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The Palm Beaches’ Best Gourmet Doughnut

Yesterday’s assemblyline sphere of dough is today’s designer dessert.

In an enviable taste test, our panel of experts in all things sprinkles ‘n’ cream rated six local contenders.

By CHRISTIANA LILLY, MARIE SPEED and JOHN THOMASON

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Seminole Power

Florida’s most populous tribe of indigenous Americans has survived wars, resisted resettlements, and conquered the state’s gambling industry.

But can the Seminoles’ culture and language thrive along with their revenues?

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As the Norton Museum prepares to unveil its $100 million renovation and expansion, the individuals who spearheaded and shepherded the 10-year project reveal how it came together.

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59 Feel Good

112 Festival of the Arts 2019

With the divorce rate on a continued uptick, the editor’s heart goes out to the famous couples who have stuck it out long past the average marriage’s expiration date.

Boca’s wellness guru explores a nonpharmaceutical way to reduce anxiety, a competitive couple’s marathon marriage is a step-by-step success, and we’re coco(a) for heart-healthy chocolate.

From Cuba to Russia to a galaxy far, far away, these talented musicians, dancers, authors, journalists and historians forecast another banner year for Boca Raton’s most anticipated cultural bonanza.

By MARIE SPEED

25 The Local Your neighbors reveal their favorite romantic memories, the Hickey lipstick brand leaves its mark, the Festival of the Arts’ manager takes us backstage, and much more.

By EMILY CHAIET, GARY GREENBERG, CHRISTIANA LILLY, MARIE SPEED and JOHN THOMASON

38 Dress Code Bedazzled accessories, vivid colors and nautical touches herald the best in spring fashion.

Photography by AARON BRISTOL

55 #LoveBoca Boca magazine highlights its partners and brand with a series of fun events—including Boca Basel, our street art-themed season launch party at a lavish Royal Palm estate.

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129 Dining Guide

Love is not only in the air this month: It’s also on walls, tables, shelves and sofas, thanks to these romantic home accessories.

Our review-driven guide to the finest dining in South Florida spotlights Park Tavern, Tanjore and Kuro. Plus, this issue’s Deconstructing the Dish goes to“Infiniti”and beyond.

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By LYNN KALBER and CHRISTIANA LILLY

73 The Biz

154 The Scene

Car dealer Rick Case is revved up for another Concours d’Elegance, fellow auto enthusiast Jeg Coughlin keeps the motor running in business and sport, and entrepreneur Rick Felberbaum re-imagines ice cream.

This past season, you let a new building go to the dogs, rubbed shoulders with Boca mayors past and present, and made an“Impact”for five worthy nonprofits.

By GARY GREENBERG

105 Backstage Pass A three-time Poet Laureate is jazzed up for his musical debut at Festival of the Arts Boca.

Plus, modern dance, noirish opera, and a “fearless”Broadway star highlight 30-plus events in February.

By CHRISTIANA LILLY

160 My Turn Political differences continue to separate and define us, but revisiting a Ken Burns classic reminds the author of what Americans can accomplish when we unite for common cause.

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James Rosselle's Red Infiniti Cake

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we spoke with Tanzy's Chef James Rosselle on page 144 to find out the details of his awe-striking Red Infiniti Cake.

For the recipe, visit bocamag.com/february-2019.

HOLE IN ONE In our quest to find the best doughnut in town, we invited an esteemed panel of judges to our office to taste-test six different purveyors. Check out the video at bocamag.com/february-2019.

BACK TO SCHOOL To write our feature on the Seminole tribe on page 86, we visited the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, where children learn Seminole culture, language and traditions. See more photos of the school at bocamag.com/february-2019.

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Boca Raton is anything but sleepy, and Randy Schultz is the go-to for all the city politics, development and business news you need to now. For updates delivered straight to your email every Tuesday and Thursday, visit the City Watch tab on our website.

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Love, Actually This is the month that salutes unlikely alliances and great love stories Written by MARIE SPEED

ne of the best things about working in magazines is that you can have the mighty Seminole Tribe of Florida in the same issue as designer doughnuts—and it makes perfect sense somehow. It’s all in the mix, we like to say, the idea that Boca magazine offers something for everyone. And that’s true of everyday life, I guess, especially this month, which is dedicated to all things having to do with romance and love. “There is someone for everyone,” for starters, which is what everyone says from the time you are old enough to know what it means. I look around and I think this may be right, based on a few couples who come to mind.

The late George Bush and his wife Barbara were married for 73 years; the former president described their love story as a“storybook”romance. Jay-Z and Beyonce survived a very public infidelity incident to go on their On The Run II Tour and proclaim onstage at the end of it,“It feels so good to be onstage with the one I love.”

For those who might remember the early days of TV, there was comedy duo George Burns and Gracie Allen; when they first worked together, she was engaged to someone else, and rumor has it George carried a ring in his pocket every day until she agreed to marry him.

The famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono love story was another for the ages; they were practically inseparable. He once said,“If you love somebody, you can’t be with them enough. There’s no such thing. We don’t want to be apart.”

Tom Hanks knew Rita Wilson was the one from the get-go when they worked together on the set of 1985’s “Volunteers.” “Rita and I just looked at each other and—kaboing—that was that,” he told GQ. “I asked Rita if it was the real thing for her, and it just couldn’t be denied.”

Even Popeye had his Olive Oyl, always rescuing her when she was kidnapped by Bluto. The two actually got married in one old cartoon episode (1939), and they had spinach for their wedding breakfast.

There was Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, of course, and Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson, and Elton John and David Furnish, and Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. For all the broken marriages and tragic love affairs, there is a list that keeps growing of couples who have stuck it out, or found each other, or overcame one obstacle or another.

So this is the month to celebrate unlikely pairings and love in all its many forms, to wonder at the idea that we all have a someone out there—and to add your story to the mix while you’re at it.

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The average age people get married in the United States—the first time, that is.

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The amount of money Americans spend on roses for Valentine’s Day. (National Retail Federation)

$2.07million The price for one bottle of 2013 Taste of Diamonds champagne. Last we checked, that’s the most expensive in the world!

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The number of first kisses by married couples at The Addison over the last 10 years—those banyan trees get us every time!

58 million Got a sweet tooth?

That’s how many pounds of chocolate are purchased the week of Valentine’s Day. (Nielson Company)

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FUNNY VALENTINES “Women love a self-confident bald man.”

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“After seven years of marriage, I’m sure of two things: First, never wallpaper together, and second, you’ll need two bathrooms … both for her.

The rest is a mystery, but a mystery I love to be involved in.”

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3 DON’T-MISS EVENTS THE BOCA RATON CHAMPIONSHIP

WHAT IT IS: The Boca Raton Championship has been one of South Florida’s favorite events. Internationally televised, the tournament consists of the top PGA Tour Champions players who compete to win a purse of $1.6 million.

WHEN & WHERE: Feb. 4-10, The Old Course at Broken Sound Club, 1401 N.W. 51st St., Boca Raton CONTACT: 561/241-4653 Milos Raonic

DELRAY BEACH OPEN

WHAT IT IS: The only ATP Champions Tour event in the United States featuring players that have been ranked No. 1 in the world and been a Grand Slam singles finalist or a singles player in a victorious Davis Cup team and/or 1-2 Wildcards WHEN AND WHERE: Feb. 16–24, Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach CONTACT: 561/330-6000

2019 WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

WHAT IT IS: This world-renowned festival is the largest show jumping circuit in the world, attracting top international riders. Spectators are welcome to the main stadium on Saturdays at 6 p.m. Shows begin each Wednesday, and finals are on Sunday.

WHEN & WHERE: Jan. 9–March 31, 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington CONTACT: 561/793-5867

Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

— DENNIS MILLER

What is your most romantic moment or memory of your spouse?

“Joe and I just returned from a trip to Italy. We would explore each day and then return to home base each evening to pour a glass of wine and sit together to witness the Tuscan sun setting over San Lucignano. To quote a friend’s favorite phrase, ‘It just doesn’t get any better than that!’

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“My moment would be my wife Sarah and I fishing a mile or two offshore, waiting for the poles to bend with our feet up, faces in the sun, cocktails in hand and no one else in sight.”

—SCOTT V. HIERS, PARTNER, SHUTTER SERVICES AND SCREEN REPAIR INC.

“Engagement excellence! Andrew arranged for an airplane banner to fly over the Boca Beach Club as he got down on his knee in the sand and popped the question. Little did I know beach attendants would then surprise us with Champagne, and my family and closest friends were all watching from the SeaGrille balcony ... It was perfection!”

—PAIGE KORNBLUE HUNTER, HOMEMAKER AND VOLUNTEER

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The London Daily Telegraph reports that there may be good news for those worried about the massive asteroid scheduled to collide with the Earth at 11:47 a.m. on Feb. 1.

“If it does, it would wipe out an entire continent, plunge the world into a nuclear winter and take humanity to the brink of extinction.”

The Telegraph notes that the ‘Armageddon rock’ is called “2002 NT7” and has been tracked by scientists since it was first spotted July 9, 2018. “But subsequent observations … [show] that NT7 will turn out to be one that misses the Earth by quite a large margin.”

And so now you have these things to look forward to: 1 The Oscars this year will be Feb. 24.

2 The weather is some of the best of the year— cool and dry, soft breezes, so good we get lulled into that whole paradise thing and completely forget about summer.

3 Feb. 3 is Super Bowl Sunday. Great commercials, great food, friends and usually two teams you do not care about at all. What could be better?

4 Feb. 9: National Pizza Day. This is self-explanatory.

5 Head to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This year it falls on March 5, but parades and celebrations begin the first of the month.

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“Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations” WHEN: Feb. 15-March 31 WHERE: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000

MOMIX WHEN: Feb. 27-28 WHERE: Broward

Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale COST: $49.50$59.50 CONTACT:

954/462-0222, browardcenter.org MOMIX, founded by choreographer Moses Pendleton, presents this “greatest hits” tour, “Viva MOMIX Forever.” It will feature selections from Pendleton’s five major productions, “Botanica,” “Alchemia,” “Remix,” “Opus Cactus” and “Lunar Sea,” performed by this season’s impossibly talented ensemble.

MOMIX dancers' strength and gladiatorial conditioning are put to the test in Pendleton’s mesmerizing, carefully costumed, prop-heavy choreography. For an introduction to MOMIX, this two-hour mixtape couldn’t be more ideal.

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Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach COST: $9-$15 museum admission CONTACT: 561/495-0233, morikami.org Where some of us see a spatula, Sayaka Ganz sees a duck’s foot.

Where others see a spoon, Ganz sees a horse’s ear. Born in Japan and educated in the United States, this upcycling artist developed her signature series“Reclaimed Creations”by staring at a lot of rusted scrap metal and noticing, in its twisted contours,“a dog’s head, a bird’s leg or a deer’s back.”So she has devoted her practice to transforming this metal detritus, along with discarded pieces of plastic and wood, into lively sculptures of sprinting felines, soaring eagles, translucent jellyfish and many more. Ganz calls herself a 3D Impressionist: When viewing the work up close, spectators can see the combs and mixing bowls and kitchen utensils collaged together, but from afar, the animals come alive, transcending their materials. At 1 p.m. on this exhibition’s opening day, Feb. 15, Ganz will discuss her work and methodology in an Artist Talk included with museum admission.

“Callas in Concert” WHEN: Feb. 25 WHERE: Kravis Center, 701

Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach COST: $25-$110 CONTACT: 561/832-7469, kravis.org No, you’re not crazy: Maria Callas really is dead, and has been for more than 40 years.

And yet“Callas in Concert”exists, thanks to the burgeoning field of hologram technology, which is no longer the fictional purview of George Lucas and“The Jetsons.”Holography is here, in our three-dimensional world, and it’s been deployed to resurrect such sixfeet-under talents as Amy Winehouse, Roy Orbison and Black Sabbath’s Ronnie James Dio. Callas is the first opera singer to be digitally exhumed; thanks to her pre-recorded archive, she can still sing from middle C to high A, on compositions by Bellini, Bizet, Verdi, Puccini and more. The orchestral music will be performed under the baton of Constantine Kitsopoulus—with whom “Callas”will apparently engage during the show. It’s breathtakingly creepy, emotionally transporting, or a mixture of both.

III Points festival WHEN: Feb. 15-17 WHERE: Mana Wynwood, 318 N.W. 23rd St., Miami COST: $205 CONTACT: iiipoints.com

Ultra Music Festival has dibs on the best techno, and Tortuga owns country, but III Points, which has been quietly growing for the past six years, has been slipperier to pin down. It’s a bit of hip-hop, some EDM, a few servings of rock, a smattering of jazz. All that seems to matter to its co-founders, David Sinopoli and Erica Freshman, is that the music is of a high quality. The concertgoers who will enjoy it most are the ones with peripatetic ears. This year’s edition, which boasts its biggest headliners yet, especially caters to eclectic tastes, with performances from alternative hip-hop kingmaker Tyler the Creator, neo-soul sensations SZA and Erykah Badu (pictured), jazz legend Herbie Hancock, dream-pop luminaries Beach House and so many more, with sets running until 5 a.m. With lineups like this, sleep can wait.

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The week of Festival of the Arts Boca, Lisa Hoffman keeps the cultural trains running on time Written by JOHN THOMASON

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I like being busy.

I’m not the kind of person who can sit and do nothing.”

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— Lisa Hoffman

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n the pop music world, eccentric tour riders have become the stuff of legend. Queen once demanded a mud-wrestling ring, complete with wrestlers, for post-show entertainment. For one tour, Lady Gaga insisted that her dressing room be covered in Union Jack bunting.

As the administrator of Festival of the Arts Boca for the past five years, Lisa Hoffman has seen her share of curious riders, even in the less capricious worlds of jazz and classical. She remembers a trio whose contract stipulated only Brach’s brand jellybeans. A jazz pianist once demanded Deer Park spring water, which isn’t available in Florida. She, and the musician, had to make do with Publix’s finest.

Fulfilling requests is just one of the job requirements that falls in Hoffman’s lap the week of the Festival, which returns for its 13th edition Feb. 28-March 10. During these days, she’ll be the most important person on the Mizner Park grounds.

“I make sure the crew gets fed and has water and snacks, make sure all the seats are numbered, troubleshoot any ticketing issues during the festival,” she says.

She coordinates rehearsals and preps any PowerPoint presentations that may be required for guest lecturers. She mans the merchandise table and sets up the Hospitality Tent for VIPs and sponsors. She arranges the talents’ complimentary lodging at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

As she puts it mildly,“I have a lot of hats.”

She fell into this powerful position by circumstance. A legal

assistant at the Mizner Parkbased corporate law firm GrayRobinson by day, she admits,“I did not know very much about festivals before I started working for Wendy [Larsen] and Charlie [Siemon, the festival’s founders].”She started volunteering as a ticket-taker after Siemon hired her as his executive assistant, and she worked her way up to her current post as the festival’s queen of all trades.

“Lisa is well-organized and has a true talent for multitasking,”Siemon says.“[She] is the glue that makes all the small parts come together.”

Hoffman, who lives in Boynton Beach, schedules her vacation days from GrayRobinson during the festival’s tenure, during which she begins every morning with a supermarket run. Her responsibilities don’t end until the evening’s headlining performers have retired to their suites, but that’s how she likes it.“I’m a doer,”she says.

“I have a headset on, and I’m running around during a performance, or I’m at the merchandise table. I like being busy. I’m not the kind of person who can sit and do nothing.”

Of all the public figures she’s met over the years, Hoffman cites Audra McDonald (“really, really nice, and a great lady”) and returning favorite Doris Kearns Goodwin, who kicks off this year’s festival on Feb. 28, as her favorites. But she’s never been the type to fawn over celebrity.

“I’m not a person that gets really star-struck,” she says.

“Maybe if Barbra Streisand were here …”

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RISING STAR

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Inside a teen singer-songwriter’s dream to rule Nashville Written by EMILY CHAIET

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he first thing you should know about Nikki Lickstein is that she will write a song about you.

When it comes to making music, the young country singer says nothing is off limits.

Lickstein’s motto is “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” and she takes inspiration from everything from Billy Joel to Adam Sandler movies to a boy in her band class.

She is 18, but her career already rivals musicians twice her age. She has performed at music festivals such as the WIRK Rib Roundup, has received radio play, and

This all happened over a stupid little song, but ... I realized this is what I wanted to do.”

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that plays songs by unsigned artists. “Ex Crush” spiked to No. 1 in its Top 40 for two months.

“This all happened over a stupid little song, but … I realized this is what I wanted to do,” she recalls.

But Lickstein’s journey to stardom arguably began at 15, at the former Funky Buddha Lounge in Boca. After her set, a man approached her and offered his card.

The stranger turned out to be Bart Herbison, president of Nashville Songwriters Association International, who invited her to work

with him in Nashville.

Herbison advised her to become locally famous before branching out, so Palm Beach County became her training ground. Attending Dreyfoos School allowed Lickstein to hone her skills as a musician while still studying core subjects. Although her ultimate goal is to end up in Nashville, she is currently enrolled at the University of Miami’s Creative American Music program.

“I didn’t really care if a career in music was possible—I was going to make it happen,” she says. “It’s always what I’ve wanted to do.”

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— Nikki Lickstein

has worked with professional songwriters such as Liz Rose (who contributed to Taylor Swift’s multi-platinum selling album Fearless).

Lickstein began writing songs at age 13, when her English teacher suggested she put her poetry to music. She wrote her first song “Ex Crush,” about a boy in her class, and created a YouTube channel to upload a video of her singing it. The clip became a hit, gathering thousands of views (today, the video has more than 47,000 views). The song was then played on XRP radio, an online radio station in the U.K.

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From genocide to freedom War refugee Ana Gagula flourishes in Boca Written by GARY GREENBERG

It’s a full circle now. I was once that student trying to figure out how I could best finance my studies to accomplish my goal. Now I help them do it.”

— Ana Gagula

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mmigration is a hot-button issue in today’s divisive political climate, but few could argue that war refugee Ana Gagula hasn’t been a positive force since alighting in Boca Raton from her native Bosnia.

Born in Sarajevo in 1991 to a Serbian mother and Bosnian father, Gagula survived the genocide that claimed more than 8,000 lives and tore apart her homeland.

“My mom and dad were a Romeo-and-Juliet kind of story, but the war broke out when I was just four months old and our family was separated,”she says.“I didn’t meet my dad again until five years later in Germany.”

In 1998, the family received refugee status and immigrated to the United States. They were slated to settle up north but a childhood friend of her father’s offered to sponsor the family in warmer climes.

“He lived in Boca Raton, Florida, of all places,” she says.“Every time I go to the beach I think of how lucky I am to be here.”

No one in the family spoke English, so it was tough going for awhile.

But Gagula soon learned the language, worked hard in school and was awarded a George Snow Scholarship.

She used it to study

accounting at Florida Atlantic University and got a job at a local accounting firm after graduating.

But she lacked passion for the profession, so she went back to FAU to earn an MBA and never really left. The university hired her as Customer Operations and Outreach Programs Manager in the Office of Student Financial Aid. “My duties are to

make sure the students and parents who come in get all of their questions about the financial aid process answered,” she says. “Another really cool part of my job is outreach. I go to high schools to talk to students about financial aid.”

She also volunteers on the interview committee for the George Snow Scholarship Fund.

“I absolutely love my job,” proclaims the vivacious 27-year-old.

“It’s a full circle as I was once that student trying to figure out how I could best finance my studies to accomplish my goals.

Now I help them do it. It may sound like a cliché but it’s one of those jobs where you go home at the end of the day and feel that you’ve really made a difference.”

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Butterfly brooch, $70,000, necklace, $90,000, both from Rosenberg Diamonds Dangle earrings, $380, star earrings, $175, both from Saks Boca

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Staying in is the new indulgence after a busy week of out and about

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Lip Service A lipstick entrepreneur lets it all hang out Written by CHRISTIANA LILLY

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It's definitely a conversation piece. It's fun.

You can change the lids to change the look.”

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ike most bright ideas, Nikki Oden’s patent-pending invention was born from frustration.

“My handbag was always a disaster,” the Delray Beach resident says.“And I couldn’t fit the lipsticks I wanted.”

Today, she has Hickey Lipstick, a line of full-sized, velvety lipsticks nestled inside a rockin’ studded container, dangling from a chain or ribbon. Oden, 51, wanted to create a long-lasting matte lipstick—her favorites were red and hot pinks from Mac and NARS—that wouldn’t irritate her lips but still had a premium formula and pigment. Then, she wanted to find a way to travel with the lipstick without digging through her bag.

For two years, Oden tested more than a dozen formulations before finding the perfect recipe that would work on multiple skin tones, was unscented, and felt great to put on. After realizing there was no other company with lipstick on a necklace, she developed the studded case in different colors. (The name Hickey Lipstick plays off the classic neck bite.)

“It’s definitely a conversation piece,” she says.“It’s fun; you can change the lids to change the looks.”

Formerly a money manager, Oden left that world for the beauty business, and she has owned three spas, as well as creating ElevenSkin and Foot Rescue. Now, she’s waiting for the patent on Hickey Lipstick to be approved.

“I didn’t think of it as that big of a deal until I could wear it every day, and now I can’t wear anything else,” she says. You can buy Hickey Lipstick at the Marriott Delray Beach gift shop, Love Shack, Snappy Turtle, and others and online at hickeylipstick.com.

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Wild, Scenic and Tech-Free Riverbend Park adds new programs to encourage people to go outdoors Written by EMILY CHAIET

Archery and kayaking are popular in Riverbend Park

RIVERBEND PARK, 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 561/741-1359.

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archery and orienteering (a competitive sport in which participants find their way to various checkpoints with the aid of a map and compass) with the hope of getting more people unplugged and outdoors. To attract more schools and camps to come visit, the park renovated its offices and added permanent toilets, making the facility more group-friendly.

“You get real life here,” says Bobby Seals, former interim park coordinator for Riverbend Park who currently manages Green Cay Nature Center.“You can come here and not only get exercise, but experi-

ence life and experience things in person.”

The park’s shaded trails make walking and biking its top activities, while its location on the Loxahatchee River, one of two of Florida’s designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, make kayaking and canoeing popular attractions as well.

While many visitors choose to walk or bike on their own time, Riverbend Park offers group programs like The Full Moon Bike Ride where participants pedal under the stars, ending the night with a warm campfire and s’mores.

Those who prefer water to land can attend The Paddle, Riverbend

Park’s kayaking program led by a naturalist who talks about the park, its history, its wildlife and its hydrology.

The park’s biggest struggle is staying relevant in a world where people’s heads are stuck inside their phones. The park’s management hopes its gradual additions of new programming will encourage kids and adults alike to revisit nature.

“It’s hard to get people outside anymore,” Seals says.“Kids are home all day watching TV and playing video games. The biggest part of our mission is recreation and trying to get people active again.”

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(for those with allergies, there are floors set aside for no animals).

Not only is the CIRC Hotel a place for travelers or locals looking for a quick getaway, the mixed-use space also boasts more than 300 residential spaces, a health club and a five-story parking garage with 941 spaces, all next door to a Publix. Guests and residents can also enjoy all that Young Circle and downtown have to offer (check out our sidebar for our favorites around the block).

For dinner, we headed to the on-site restaurant Olivia, an ode to Sicily, and were seated inside the private Cellar, where up to 14 guests eat at a communal table surrounded by more than 800 bottles of wine. I indulged in a dish of lobster ravioli doused in pink sauce, prepared by Chef Massimiliano Lozzi, a third-generation chef who spent six years working at The Vatican.

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It’s the rooftop at CIRC Hotel, with a DJ spinning tunes, drinks flowing at the bar, and the best part: the view. The Muse rooftop is a watchtower to the city, spilling into Fort Lauderdale and beyond.

Ten years in the making, the CIRC Hotel has literally come full circle. Tucked right off Young Circle, the hotel is the first to open in the city in decades. For a weekend getaway, my husband and I drove down to Hollywood to experience this newest addition to the vibrant downtown.

In the contemporary lobby, wire sculptures hang from the ceiling.

The funky vibe continues into the 111 guest rooms, where the sleek white space is accented with turquoise poufs, headboards and wooden furniture. For animal lovers, it’s a hotel that truly is pet-friendly, with no weight limits on animals

A view of downtown Hollywood from Muse, the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge

for cheese lovers, with heaping amounts of Bufala mozzarella, organic roasted pepper and Parma prosciutto.

After dinner, we visited Muse, the rooftop bar, one of the few in South Florida. Toward the front entrance, by a wall of climbing faux vines, a crowd danced to the songs selected by the DJ, drinks in hand. If you’re more inclined for a quieter time on the rooftop, just past the full bar are the stairs to the outdoor pool, equipped with cabanas and woven lounge chairs.

It’s here that you can lean against the railing and look out over the neighborhood, sipping on a glass of rosé. My husband and I made a game of identifying buildings and roads on the horizon, a moment where our hectic schedules aligned for a night together.

So whether you’re looking for a staycation further south or a night out for dinner and rooftop cocktails, gather your inner circle and take them to CIRC.

The Tipsy Boar: This late-night find offers tasty small bites.

1906 Harrison St., 954/920-2627 Hollywood Vine: This bar offers more than 600 wines and artisan cheeses.

2035 Harrison St., 954/922-2910 Art and Culture Center of Hollywood: Enjoy exhibits, performances and art classes. 1650 Harrison St., 954/921-3274 ArtsPark: This venue has weekly movie nights, artists, food trucks, etc. One N. Young Circle, 954/921-3500

From top, housemade Napoleon and fettucini bolognese served at CIRC’s Olivia restaurant

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“I feel it. I think everyone I talk to feels it,”says Boca Raton resident Barb Schmidt, author of The Practice: Simple Tools for Managing Stress, Finding Inner Peace and Uncovering Happiness.

Schmidt cites research that people think more than 70,000 thoughts a day—almost 50 thoughts a minute, according to Schmidt, who is a meditation teacher and mindfulness expert, and who partners with the Boca Raton Regional Hospital for its community wellness program. Of the almost 50 thoughts a minute, almost half are negative, and 95 percent of the negative thoughts are repetitive, she says.

The good news is that people are not at the mercy of their minds.

Meditation, being present, using positive affirmations, even focusing on one’s breath or simply pausing can stop the mind’s freeway to anxiety and stress, according to Schmidt.

“Once you start to get that red flag moment—‘I’m thinking the same thought over and over again and am starting to lose my ability to cope. I’m starting to feel like I’m going down a

rabbit hole of negativity’—That is your cue,”Schmidt says.“That is your trigger to just stop. Stop what you’re doing. Pause and start taking some breaths. By putting a pause between those negative thoughts, by stopping that line of thinking, you literally bring yourself back to the present moment.”

Pausing for a second or 30 seconds can reset the mind into a more productive, positive, real direction.

We could also be more focused in our thoughts. Schmidt refers to research by Harvard psychologists Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert that people spend 46.9 percent of their time awake thinking about something other than what they are doing.

“The conclusion of their study is that a wandering mind is an unhappy mind,”Schmidt says.“We could be at our daughter’s wedding or at the most joyous occasion imaginable in our lives, and whether we’re going to be happy or not is not really indicative of that moment, but rather how often our mind leaves that present moment.”

The study serves as a reminder to stop and recognize where you are and be present, according to Schmidt.

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The Couple That Trains Together…

Fran and Nathan Nachlas have weathered a lot during their time as competitive runners—including a terrorist attack Written by LISETTE HILTON

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bout 10 years ago, when Fran Nachlas decided to start running, she’d wake up and hit the pavement early in the mornings to train. “I couldn’t run a mile when I first started,” Nachlas says.

But run a mile she did. Soon she was running longer distances.

“I kept getting up earlier and earlier, and Nate [her husband] said, ‘You know what, I’m going to get up and run with you,’” Nachlas recalls.

Ever since, Fran and her husband Dr. Nathan Nachlas, a facial plastic surgeon at the Nose and Sinus Institute of Boca Raton, have been training and racing together, tackling everything from 5-kilometer (or 3.1-mile) races to marathons. The Boca Raton couple bought bikes and decided to add triathlons to their destination races. Together, they’ve competed half Ironman events in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia. A half ironman distance

starts with a 1.2-mile swim, transitions to a 56-mile bike ride and ends with a 13.1 mile run.

The Nachlases ran the coveted Boston Marathon and were near the finish when the bomb went off in the 2013 terrorist attack.

Unharmed, they addressed the mental trauma from the experience by running Boston the following year.

When they’re not racing together, they’re on the course supporting each other.“We sherpa for each other,” Nathan says.

When Fran Nachlas ran the 2018 Chicago Marathon, Nathan was there taking photos—and providing some of Stan’s Donuts at the finish line. Their training has since become a family affair.

“Franny did a very bold thing,” Nathan says.“She signed all four of our kids for something called the Boston Athletic Association Trilogy, which over the span of a year you run their 5K, 10K and half marathon. She got all four of

our kids to train and do that. That was amazing. She has a lot of influence.”

Nathan Nachlas says he’s healthier and feels better throughout the day now that he’s fitter. But this couple seems to have gotten a lot more out of their time training together.

There are plenty of mornings when, because of Fran’s job as a nurse, or Nathan’s surgery schedule, they’ll get up at 2:30 or 3 a.m. to squeeze in a 15- or 16-mile run.

“And many, many times, that time of the morning will be the only quiet time that I will get with Nathan. It’s really nice. It’s dark and quiet and we just get to talk,” Fran says.

The local couple started, and continue to put on, the annual Run From the Rays 5K in Boca Raton, which helps raise money for charities that focus on skin cancer screening, treatment, education and research.

At the Boston Marathon: Jake Nachlas, Hannah Speer, Courtney Nachlas, Aline Nachlas, Alex Nachlas and Hannah’s friend Taylor Francouer

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Love has a profound impact on health, says Benjamin W. Hadden, assistant professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University.

“Having good positive relationships with close others, whether they’re friends or family or romantic partners or spouses, has a huge impact on both our psychological well-being and indicators of our physical health—from feeling sick or lethargic to things like cortisol responses and ultimately even mortality rate. There’s relatively strong emerging evidence that there are real physiological consequences of strong interpersonal

relationships,”Hadden says.

Love is associated with the heart but actually makes changes in the brain. When they feel love, people’s brains release neurotransmitters, like oxytocin and dopamine, which are associated with euphoria and happiness.

Love can improve the body’s immune response, making it stronger to fight off disease. And love can increase one’s energy and vitality, according to Hadden.

True love—the kind that improves health—is reciprocal.

It’s not something someone can be driven to attain without giving love. People who love others feel that those people are responsive towards them.

“They understand us, they acknowledge us and they validate who we are,” Hadden says. “We

CHEERS TO CHOCOLATE! Researchers are finding chocolate is not only a time-honored gift from the heart—it also boosts heart health.

Chocolate is the best of both worlds; it’s delicious and healthy, says Gloria Hosh, founder of Cristino Chocolates in Boca Raton and co-owner of Cristino Fine Jewelry in Mizner Park.

“Chocolate has been praised for its tremendous antioxidant potential,” Hosh says. “The higher the cocoa content, the more health benefits.”

Flavanols, the primary flavonoid type in chocolate, might also help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart and brain, according to Cleveland Clinic.

The bad news is that eating an entire box of Valentine’s Day chocolates in a sitting isn’t healthy. Chocolate is good in moderation—about an ounce of chocolate a few times a week, re-

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feel the same way in return. We understand the people around us and acknowledge and validate and care for them unconditionally.”

In short, to give love—to be responsive to others—is necessary to receive love, he says.

“The more we disclose to people what we’re really thinking and feeling, the more opportunity other people in our lives have to validate aspects of our true selves. It can make us feel loved,” Hadden says.

Hadden adds,“The importance of having fun and engaging in new activities and experiences with people in our lives has been shown to be one of the most important keys to maintaining and building intimacy and satisfaction in our relationships.”

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Here’s what to look for in “healthy” chocolate: Dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate, as it contains higher levels of flavonoids, according to Hosh. Highly processed chocolates, which most commercial brands are, tend to be less healthy because processing robs chocolate of flavanols, even if it’s dark chocolate.

Check labels for sugar and trans-fat content, which tend to be higher in milk chocolate.

And back to that box of Valentine’s Day chocolates: If they’re full of caramel, marshmallow, nougat, mint and other fillings, chances are good that they’re more delicious than healthy.

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There’s so much to love about February, especially when it comes to design. We hope the items you’ll find in these pages will come as close to your heart as they are to ours.

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ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?

Known for her versatility, interior designer Perla Lichi shares advice on creating the romantic bedroom, as demonstrated in this contemporary L’Hermitage master suite she recently completed.

“At the top of my tip list for creating a romantic bedroom is to make sure you have multiple light sources,”she says.“With several light sources, all on

dimmers, you can create many different moods, including romantic. A chandelier that casts reflections on the ceiling, along with shaded table lamps, add a touch of romance. Another important element is to make sure you have a variety of textures. A soft, fluffy throw, metallic pillows with glitz and glamour, and mirrored furniture can all be very sexy!”

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HEART’S DESIRE We have a special fondness for heart-themed pillows, especially when they offer a unique take on the familiar shape. Two interpretations from Nourison feature a geometric beaded heart on one, and a decorative damask heart on the other. Each makes it easy to put your heart in the right place.

Mina Victory Knotted Heart Square Throw Pillow and Mina Victory Luminescence Scroll Gold Heart Throw Pillow, $30-$39.99, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, bedbathandbeyond.com

OBJECT OF AFFECTION Put your love on the shelf—with Loving Doves, a sculpture designed with precise craftsmanship by Claus Harttung for Baccarat Crystal and hand-made in France. From the way the graceful birds stare into each other’s eyes to how their silhouettes are intertwined, the piece is a decorative way to symbolize the feelings you share with your beloved. $360, baccarat.com

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SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Coined by the French term for “the gift of flowers,” the European influence on Don de Fleurs is instantly apparent. With luxurious bouquets, the specialty floral service is designed to celebrate the recipient’s unique character while delivering true elegance that lasts.

All arrangements are customizable, and an extensive selection of rose color treatments from multicolored to gleaming gold brings an added touch of sophistication. The floral brand offers its rose arrangements in signature hat boxes—perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. dondefleurs.com

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MAD FOR PLAID Burberry’s iconic check print has been a fashion staple for decades—from handbags to scarves, trench coats to loafers—but did you know it also has a place in the kitchen and elsewhere throughout the home? San Francisco-based interior designer Jay Jeffers translated the classic fabric to red and tan cabinetry, and even papered the walls with a muted version of the plaid we’ve come to know so well. His eclectic approach might encourage you to go even further, as Burberry-inspired products, such as shower curtains, wall clocks, mugs and more are readily available online. Kitchen design by Jay Jeffers Studio; tall mug by Teqman, $15.60, redbubble.com

KISS AND TELL

There’s no better way to make a powerful design statement—while keeping your lips sealed—than with the cult classic“Marilyn”lip sofa.

Originally crafted by Design Studio 65 back in 1970, it has been re-named “Bocca,” reinvented in molded polymer, and made in Italy by Heller, a company known for exceptional design at reasonable prices. This new version of Bocca, a loveseat for two (in lipstick red, of course), is suitable for use indoors and out. $1,100, hivemodern.com

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Life in the Fast Lane

Jeg Coughlin’s need for speed connects his athletic and business careers Written by GARY GREENBERG

My greatest satisfaction in business is seeing the faces of people who buy our custom accessories. It makes them so happy."

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ou wouldn’t think much would beat the thrill of going from zero to 250 mph in 5.6 seconds, but drag racing legend Jeg Coughlin says, “I’ve actually enjoyed running my business more than racing.”

Drag racing and high-performance auto parts are both family businesses for Coughlin and his four sons. Team JEGS, which now also includes a grandson, has won some 120 major drag racing events and nine world titles.

Meanwhile, the family has helped turn Coughlin’s onetime startup into a juggernaut that boasts $260 million in sales a year.

“My greatest satisfaction in business is seeing the faces of people who buy our custom accessories,” says the 80-year-old part-time Boca resident.“It makes them so happy.”

Coughlin opened up his first shop in the Columbus, Ohio, area at age 16, shortly after buying a 1936 Ford coupe for $50. The mechanically minded teen

started drag racing, and tinkering with the car to increase its speed.

“In a very short period of time, I had people come to me and say, ‘I’d like my car to run like yours,’”he recalls.“So I rented a building, started working on cars and eventually hired two employees, both named Bill.”

In those days, the racing parts all came from California, so there was a wait of two weeks or more for each order to get to Ohio. Coughlin started buying and stocking parts, eliminating the wait and smoking the competition. Today, JEGS Automotive Inc. employs 350 and has a 10,000-square-foot retail store as well as a 250,000-squarefoot distribution and research and development center.

“The smartest thing I ever did was to surround myself with unbelievable people,” he says.“I hired people who were better than I was, and I always wanted to hear their ideas. I told them, ‘If it works, it’s because you came up ››

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›› with it. If it doesn’t work, it’s because I okayed it.’ I enjoy giving credit when it’s due.”

Coughlin was equally accomplished on the track. In 1959, he drove a 1955 Chevy in his first national event—and won. Many victories followed in a variety of classes.

“The first time you go 250 mph, it’s exciting,” he says.“By the fifth time, you don’t feel the speed.”

That is, you don’t feel it until the parachute you need to slow down malfunctions, sending you caroming off the track and through a fence, breaking an arm and some ribs. That happened to Coughlin in the mid-1970s, and a couple of years later, the front end

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caught air and his car flipped.“I broke the other arm and different parts of my ribs,” he says.

Coughlin retired from racing after that to focus on the business and his family, which now includes 12 grandkids and one great-grandchild. “It’s quite a scene when they all come here for the holidays,” he says, happy for the palatial home in the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club he and wife Sue have to house them all.

Along with establishing a stellar racing career, successful business and thriving family, he started the JEGS Foundation, which has raised millions for cancer research. It’s a personal issue

for Coughlin, who battled bladder cancer on and off for five years in the late-1980s.

“Our theme is JEGS Racing for Cancer, and 100 percent of the donations go to the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University,”he says.“If we can make the quality of life better for just one person, that alone would be a success story.”

Meanwhile, the Coughlin family continues to find success on the track, where the third generation is now reaching speeds of 330 mph in under four seconds.

But Jeg’s transportation of choice these days is a Volkswagen Beetle.

“My wife doesn’t like the way I drive,” he admits.“She says I go too slow.”

A Good Case for Kids

Rick Case’s passion for automotive “elegance” extends to his charity work Written by GARY GREENBERG

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ick Case fixed up and sold his first car at age 14, and before he hit 20 he was running his own used car lot in blue-collar Akron, Ohio. More than five decades later, Rick and his wife Rita own 16 car dealerships spread across three states.

“I came from a modest family, but I learned from my parents about persistence, hard work and making the most of your opportunities,” he says.

Case, 76, knows that all kids don’t have the same type of opportunity, which is why he’s thrown his support behind the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. And he combines his passions for cars and helping underprivileged children as the founding director of the fundraising Boca Concours d’Elegance. Based at the posh Boca Raton Resort & Club, the 13th-annual edition of the collector car show and accompanying festivities takes place Feb. 22-24.

The three-day event kicks off with a hangar bash at Boca Raton Airport Friday night. The following evening, the resort hosts a gala featuring legendary comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno. And the car show happens Sunday, with classic Bentleys highlighted and Leno serving as celebrity judge.

It’s a fun time for all. But more importantly, Concours d’Elegance has raised more than $10 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs.

“It makes me feel good that Rita and I can help kids who may not be able to help themselves,”says Case.“The Boys & Girls Clubs give them opportunities they could not get any other way.”

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The Cream Always Rises Court is adjourned for an attorney turned ice cream entrepreneur—and he couldn’t be happier Written by GARY GREENBERG

I had lots of success in law, but it was just a business venture for me. Ice cream is a passion, and you know what they say ... 'if you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life.’”

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ick Felberbaum’s career as a real estate attorney weathered so many booms and busts, he says, “They called me The Cat because I had nine lives.”

But his life took a sweet turn about two years ago after he and his wife couldn’t find a frozen yogurt place for a snack to cap off a Saturday night at the movies.

“We ended up getting ice cream at Publix, and I went to bed frustrated,” he recalls.“So the next day I went to Williams-Sonoma at the Town Center mall and bought a $300 ice cream machine. I took it home and made a batch of vanilla ice cream, and my whole life changed.”

Fast-forward to the present, and Felberbaum is now the proprietor of Proper Ice Cream, a gourmet, handcrafted version of the frozen treat that includes dozens of mostly unique flavors, such as black sesame, orange creamsicle, honeycomb chocolate chip and his trademark blueberry muffin. He just opened a parlor in downtown Delray Beach to go along with a production/retail facility west of I-95 on the north side of town.

Felberbaum says he was always “a foodie,” so it

was a fun transition from attorney to ice cream chef.

To perfect the craft, he attended Penn State University’s world-renowned Ice Cream Short Course and trained next to James Beard award-winning chefs as well as the No.1 gelato chef in Italy.

Felberbaum’s initial goal was to open an ice cream parlor in downtown Boca. As the permitting process dragged on, he upgraded his equipment and got a big break when a friend introduced him to Clay Conley, chef and co-owner of Buccan, the trendy Palm Beach eatery.

“I made 14 quarts of ice cream in my kitchen, put it all into a cooler with ice and drove up to Palm Beach,” he says with a chuckle.“It was mostly soup by the time I got there, but in Clay’s words, it ‘blew him away.’”

Word spread, and the list of local restaurants ordering his products is now growing so fast he frets about keeping up with the demand.“I had lots of success in law, but it was just a business venture for me,” he notes.“Ice cream is a passion, and you know what they say, ‘if you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life.’”

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DOUGHNUT Written by Christiana Lilly, Marie Speed and John Thomason • Photography by Jordy Marin the doughnut. Once upon a time, it was a pastry you would purchase by the dozen at the grocery store or at any ol’ chain. But South Florida has done what it does best: We turned it gourmet. Go to any event around town and you’ll find decadent doughnuts covered in glitter, piped frosting, fondant figures and even microgreens and flowers. If you dare ask anyone for their favorite shop, you’re asking for a rumble to break out.

At Boca magazine, we decided to find out once and for all which shop in town creates the best doughnut delights. We invited five judges (meet them on page 86) to our office for a blind taste-test of six very different doughnuts made by local bakeries. Who won? Roll over to the next page.

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82 NANI’S DOUGH was“sticky”(this was considered a positive),“very fluffy” and made our panel “three times happier.” DiPonio stated,“When I picture a doughnut, this is exactly what I picture.”Abrams said,“This puts the dough in doughnut.” Nani’s is now an order-only shop and claims all of its doughnuts, toppings, fillings and more are made from scratch and the dough is rolled out by hand. Even better, Nani’s promises that “doughnut classes are coming.”

Nani’s Dough, 601 N. Congress Ave., #406, Delray Beach, 561/303-1102; nanisdough.com

DUCK DONUTS (which advertises a“duck-zillion

flavors,”including one with maple icing and chopped bacon) was the first bite of the day, and our judges were charmed by the plump, white-glazed pillow of fun presented to them.“It’s very moist,” Chef Vondell noted.“It tastes like an old-fashioned doughnut,”Abrams pronounced.“But not as sweet as it appears to be,” said Wick, approvingly. Then, clearly distracted by its liberal sprinkling of jimmies, Abrams extolled its very great “happiness factor.” But this was just the beginning.

Duck Donuts, 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton FL 561/334-2115; duckdonuts.com

DOUGHNUT WORKS describes its doughnuts as“artisanal” which immediately places them in the doughnut-that-went-to-college category. These tiny dollops of dough were coated with strawberry frosting, and our judges noted that they were“very sweet, ” resembled a “Simpson’s doughnut”and, according to Wick, constituted a reasonable and “bite-sized guilty pleasure,” one perfect for bringing to board meetings, museum luncheons and other functions.“It makes you smile,”Chief Olsen noted. The shop features more than 40 flavors, as well as gourmet coffee, cachitos and empanadas as well as a brisk catering business.

Doughnut Works, 301 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-7122; doughnutworks.com

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83 The small DOUGHBOY doughnuts were cute, for starters.“Like little petit-fours,”Wick said. Everyone was charmed by the tiny hole, the fact they looked “stackable” and noted they would be perfect for a tea party.“These are way more dense,”Vondell noted.”Which means less yeast and more butter.”DiPonio noted the flavor was“almost like a pound cake”and Chief Olsen was transfixed.“We may have a winner here,”someone said. And so we did.

Doughboy calls itself “gourmet-style” mini doughnuts and features a clean minimalist vibe and outrageous flavors.

Doughboy, 126 N.E. Second St., Boca Raton, 561/617-1887; facebook.com/godoughboy

This doughnut from PARLOUR VEGAN BAKERY confounded our judges.“Heavy,”said Wick.“Beautiful,” said Vondell.“It feels like a waffle,”said DiPonio. Everyone noticed the pungent spiciness, cinnamon smell, and the “cake batter-like” density. Not all were fans. When it turned out after the results were tabulated that this was, in fact, a vegan doughnut—it all began to make sense. No butter. No eggs. No fluff.

Still, this was an interesting contestant. And virtuous.

Parlour Vegan Bakery, 415 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; 561/617-7144; parlourvegan.com

JUPITER DONUTS

states on its website:“Donuts: The Solution To Your Problems.”We are not disagreeing here, nor did the judges. Chief Olsen said this was a doughnut of dichotomies: “Dense and fluffy at the same time.”Abrams said,“The doughnut monster would love this one.”DiPonio liked the texture.

Vondell judged it“visually appealing.”At any rate this robust doughnut was an impressive contender, and may have earned its slogan,“out of this world.”

Jupiter Doughnuts, several locations, North Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale; locally, 266 N.E. Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton; jupiterdonuts.com

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The miniature doughnuts at Doughboy proved, once again, that size doesn’t matter. After taking bites from six different doughnuts, the judges crowned the shop’s tiny delights the winner.

Judges were asked to look at presentation, taste, texture and generally how happy the doughnut made them. With a total possible score of 100, Doughboy earned 87 points.

Meet the Judges

“The doughnut monster would love this one.”

“When i picture a doughnut this is exactly what i picture.”

Phillip DiPonio, general manager for the Wyndham Hotel, has been in the hospitality business for 22 years and was the recipient of the 2018 Boca Chamber Person of the Year award.

Delray Assistant Police Chief Maria Olsen will be up for the top job this year. She started her law enforcement career in West Palm Beach in 1982 and retired in 2014 at the rank of assistant chief. She was hired the same year by DBPD.

Steven Abrams is the new executive director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which operates Tri-Rail. He recently completed two terms as Palm Beach County Commissioner and served as mayor of Boca Raton from 2001-2008.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DOUGHNUT FOR A DESSERT THAT OWES its origins to the Dutch, the doughnut’s history is quintessentially American: patriotic, deep-fried and folkloric. Though fossilized fragments of what may be primitive doughnuts continue to be excavated from prehistoric Native American middens, it’s widely accepted that the doughnut dates to the olykoek, or“oily cake,” a Dutch treat which settlers brought

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to New York in the early 19th century. The fried dough’s familiar ring shape came later, and it evolved from the stuff of legend.

According to Smithsonian Magazine, in the mid-1800s, Elizabeth Gregory, the mother of a New England ship’s captain, used the cinnamon and nutmeg from the vessel’s cargo to spice her spheres of fried dough. By placing hazelnuts or walnuts in

the center, she’s credited with coining the term “doughnut.”As for the eventual hole in the center, multiple theories persist: that Captain Gregory removed the center dough to skimp on ingredients, that he found a holey doughnut easier to digest, that he skewered one of his mother’s confections on his ship’s wheel and liked the airy result.

Gregory himself claimed, in a turn-of-the-

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“These are way more dense—­ which means less yeast and more butter.”

Kimberly Wick has designed wardrobes for professional productions of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

She curates her family’s namesake Costume Museum, and when the mood strikes, you might see her onstage at The Wick Theatre.

century interview, that he created the first doughnut hole by cutting it out with the top of a round tin pepper box.

It wasn’t until World War I, when American G.I.s stationed in France enjoyed the doughnuts served by volunteer bakers, that the dessert began its popular renaissance in the U.S. By 1934, doughnuts received their Silver Screen imprimatur, when Clark

Rachel Vondell is the director of culinary operations for E&M Culinary Events & Creative, where she creates sweet and savory delights.

Previously, she was a pastry chef at Max’s Harvest and a pastry cook at Eau Palm Beach and the Ritz-Carlton in Manalapan and New Orleans.

Gable taught Claudette Colbert how to dunk one in the Oscar-winning comedy“It Happened One Night.”

Corporate brands eventually helped spread the doughnut gospel (think Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts), giving way to the trendy designer doughnuts of the last few years—offering an adventurous alternative to sprinkles and glaze.

THE SEED The Seed is dedicated to serving local coffee and juices, and you will likely see familiar faces as you walk into this neighborhood staple. Try a classic cappuccino or a fresh green matcha latte.

199 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite E., Boca Raton; 561/430-5640; theseedboca.com THE ORGANIC BEAN CO. After traveling throughout Central and South America, FAU grad Tiffany Hakim decided to open her own coffee shop.

Yet this stylish shop has a twist: All of the drinks are self-serve. After finishing your creation, grab some chia pudding.

141 NW. 20th St., Suite B5, Boca Raton; 561/961-0502; theorganicbeanco.com COSA DUCI This Italian shop is Ariana Grande-approved (the Boca-born pop star visited the bakery in 2014). Cosa Duci is the perfect place to enjoy something sweet while sipping on espresso. 141 NW. 20th St., Suite B21, Boca Raton; 561/3931201; cosaduci.com SUBCULTURE COFFEE The chic coffee shop serves all of the classics, from an Americano to a cappuccino—and the beans are roasted fresh daily. 20 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/290-1809; subculturecoffee.com R1 COFFEE R1 is for the ultimate coffee connoisseur, featuring three different coffee roasters (Intelligentsia, Stumptown and Verve).

R1 also serves healthy treats such as matcha chia pancakes, avocado toast and açaí and matcha bowls. 13200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 106, Boca Raton; 561/430-5896; r1coffee.com COTÉ FRANCE Teleport to Paris as you drink espresso with fresh croissants on the patio. 100 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton; 561/9556021; cotefrancecafe-bocaraton.com

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Written by RANDY SCHULTZ The Seminoles have won the Second Seminole War. In 1842, after that seven-year conflict, most members of the tribe who had lived in what then was the Florida Territory left for Oklahoma. Like so many other Native Americans, they didn’t leave their homes by choice.

Twelve years earlier, President Andrew Jackson had signed the Indian Removal Act. The government sought to force all tribes onto land west of the Mississippi River. Osceola, leader of the Seminoles in Florida, resisted resettlement. Though the government declared victory over the tribe, about

200 Seminoles fled into the Everglades and never declared defeat.

The roughly 4,200 descendants of those holdouts comprise the Seminole Tribe of Florida. From that mid-19th century redoubt have come six reservations. Roughly 60 percent of tribal members live on the reser-

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Tribal members at some point may live on land in Coconut Creek and Polk County that is being held in trust.

From then to now is an astonishing story.

The tribe’s rise to be-

come one of the state’s strongest political and economic forces especially will be on display this year.

In the fall, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will open its $1.5 billion expansion from 500 rooms to more than 1,300. Architects

How successful have the Seminoles been? According to a report in Politico, the tribe’s revenues in 2015 were $2.4 billion, with $2.2 billion coming from gambling.

Klai Juba Wald, whose portfolio includes the Mandalay Bay and Luxor hotel/casinos in Las Vegas, designed the Hard Rock’s new tower to resemble back-to-back guitars, complete with strings. The expansion will add, among other things, 30 percent of casino space, a 6,500-seat concert venue and what the tribe calls“a lush, private, over-water cabana enclave”called “the Bora Bora experience.”

As the new hotel opens, the Seminoles also will mark the 40th anniversary of the tribal council’s decision to open a high-stakes bingo hall on the Hollywood reservation south of the Hard Rock.

That facility is now the Seminole Classic Casino, and it still makes money.

A lot of money.

Tribal leaders such as Chairman James Billie didn’t ask permission in 1979. Even though such gambling was illegal in

Florida, they argued that casinos could operate on tribal land outside of state regulations because federal law didn’t prohibit it. Nearly a decade later, after various court challenges, Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act that set rules for establishing tribal casinos. There are now nearly 500. Total revenue is about $32 billion.

A spokesman said the Seminole Tribe’s highstakes bingo hall and casino—the first tribal gambling operation of its kind in North America—was“the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement.”He notes that credit also goes to a tribe in California whose case was the first to go before the U.S. Supreme Court.

How successful have the Seminoles been? According to a report in Politico, the tribe’s revenues in 2015 were $2.4 billion, with $2.2 billion coming from gambling—the

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tribe operates six casinos in Florida—and most of the balance from cattle and citrus. It’s all a very long way from when the main Seminole presence in South Florida was alligator wrestling and tax-free cigarette sales.

Before the Seminoles’ bold move four decades ago, gamblers who wanted to make legal bets in South Florida had to frequent horse and dog tracks or jai-alai frontons. The Florida Lottery didn’t start until 1988. The closest casinos were in The Bahamas.

The tribe upended the system. A 2004 constitutional amendment, followed by local approvals, allowed pari-mutuel wagering facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties—which for decades had exclusive gambling rights—to offer slot machines.

Pari-mutuels throughout Florida now also can offer poker rooms.

Still, the Seminoles have routed the competition. In 2017, the Miami Herald reported that the Hard Rock Casino alone took in more money—$597 million—than the eight South Florida pari-mutuels combined.

Just as those 200 Seminole holdouts defied authorities, so did their descendants in the early gambling days.

Broward County Sheriff Bob Butterworth, who went on to be Florida’s attorney general, tried to shut down the highstakes bingo hall. He failed. Florida’s political establishment opposed expansion of gambling beyond state-regulated tracks and frontons.

Constitutional amendments to allow destination casinos failed in 1976, 1986 and 1994.

Meanwhile, the Seminoles kept expanding on their land. They added casinos on the Brighton reservation northeast

of Lake Okeechobee in Coconut Creek and in Immokalee. In 2004, they opened the Hard Rock Hollywood and Hard Rock Tampa.

Three years later, they bought the whole Hard Rock chain, for $965 million. The company does business in 74 countries, operating 12 casinos, 27 hotels and 185 Hard Rock cafes, which are replete with musical artifacts. According to a 2016 report in Forbes, total revenues including all Hard Rock operations were roughly $5 billion.

Though tribal leaders first thought big on gambling, the non-Seminole they hired 17 years ago has made the tribe big.

Casino veteran Jim Allen is CEO of Seminole Gaming and chairman of Hard Rock International, and he wants Hard Rock to expand in the U.S. and abroad, moving toward resorts that don’t necessarily in-

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As the Seminole Tribe of Florida has expanded its business interests, the tribe has adopted a managerial structure to run them.

According to a spokesman, the tribe has “a two-tier government and business development structure.” An elected five-person tribal council manages government issues. Each reservation has a representative, but Hollywood is Marcellus Osceola the council seat.

The tribal chairman is Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., a separate entity, manages non-gambling businesses, primarily cattle, citrus and cigarettes.

Mitchell Cyprus is chairman of that five-member elected board.

The council also has authority for the tribe’s gambling enterprise, which operates under the “Seminole Gaming” brand and includes the six casinos in Florida. The tribe operates Hard Rock International as a Florida corporation. Jim Allen is chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.

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Right, a ceremonial guitarbreaking for the new Seminole Hard Rock; below, Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming, and Marcellus Osceola, tribal chairman

clude casinos. However successful those plans to diversify may be, gambling still provides the cash flow. That’s especially true in Florida, because the tribe regularly has outwitted the state and its competitors.

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act divides games of chance into three classes. Bingo is in Class II. Slot machines are in Class III, with all the table games, such

as blackjack, craps and roulette.

In 2003, Allen created a new machine that had the look of Class III slots but operated under the payout formula of a Class II bingo game. A year later came the constitutional amendment that allowed slot machines in Miami-Dade and Broward. Thus were born the race track/casinos, aka“racinos.”As always, though, the tribe

In 2017, the Miami Herald reported that the Hard Rock Casino alone took in more money— $597 million—than the eight South Florida pari-mutuels combined.

TRIBAL TIMELINE 1540s:

Contrary to popular belief, the Miccosukkees were living on the peninsula as early as DeSoto's expedition; Later, Creek Indians migrate to Florida from Georgia and Alabama.

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Seminole War, when Gen. Andrew Jackson and his troops invade west Florida and Spanish Florida.

1823: Treaty

of Moultrie Creek, forcing Seminoles to leave north Florida and give up 28 million acres of land.

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Second Seminole War. The United States attempts to force Seminoles out of Florida entirely, so Chief Osceola leads the Seminoles to the Battle of Withlacooche.

1838: Trail of

Tears, during which 3,000 Seminoles from the Wild Cat and Alligator clans are forced to Oklahoma.

pushed for more. The Seminoles operated the supposedly banned table games for a year, risking intervention by federal officials. In 2010, the tribe and state signed a 30-year compact that allows the Seminoles to run table games such as blackjack and baccarat.

In return for exclusivity, the Seminoles give the state a percentage of revenue. A tribe spokesman said recent payments have been about $300 million per year.

Casinos and hotels make up the business side of the Seminole Tribe. That’s what most South Floridians see. A short drive inland, however, is the other side.

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Third Seminole War. An American Army surveying crew destroys a Seminole plantation, leading to a retaliation led by Billy Bowlegs. The war ends when he is captured.

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few hundred Seminole tribal members remain in Florida, and the American government stops its efforts to move the tribe out of the state.

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THE MICCOSUKEE DIFFERENCE

Back to their roots

On the Brighton reservation, northwest of Lake Okeechobee, is Pemayetv Emahakv (“Our Way”) Charter School.

Established in 2007, it seeks to instill in tribal students their language and culture. Where these students once stayed on the reservation every Friday when

1928: Tamiami Trail opens. With a boom in tourism, Seminoles sell artwork and wrestle alligators.

they attended schools in Okeechobee and Glades counties, they now have their own school. It fills a need that a traditional public school could not and has earned an“A” rating from the state. According to Principal Brian Greseth, the high school graduation rate is roughly 86 percent, which is several points higher than the statewide rate. Last May, Pemayetv Ema-

1946: The U.S. Indian Claims Commission is created, and Seminoles file a petition for a settlement to cover lands taken from the tribe.

1957: Semi-

hakv’s lead fourth-grade teacher, Joy Prescott, was named Florida Teacher of the Year.

Three years ago, the school made its most innovative change, adding an immersion program in the endangered Muscogee Creek language.

Parents can enroll students if they are at least four months old and non-verbal. Thirteen are in the program.

As school officials

nole Constitution ratified and tribe is federally recognized.

1970s: The

tribe’s annual budget grows thanks to taxfree cigarette sales and bingo halls.

In addition to the Seminoles, the only other federally recognized tribe in this state is the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The tribe operates one casino/resort on the edge of the Everglades.

Historically, the Seminoles and Miccosukees have been the dominant tribes in Florida. Their language was Creek, but they spoke different versions. They organized as a single tribe in 1957, establishing a constitution and receiving government recognition.

A group of Miccosukees, however, wanted to retain their own identity. So they created a separate constitution and got federal recognition in 1962.

The government then granted the tribe roughly 300 acres for a reservation just north of the Everglades.

It is next to the Seminoles’ Big Cypress reservation.

Both tribes have involved themselves in non-gambling issues. Most relate to policies regarding the Everglades and water quality.

1992: Semi-

noles in Florida and Oklahoma collect almost $10 million in land claims from the U.S. for its acts during the Seminole Wars.

Funds are held in a trust.

1997: Sem-

inoles gain full management of gaming activities on Hollywood reservation. The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum opens.

2004: Semi-

nole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood opens its doors.

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note, 90 percent of the world’s languages will die by the end of the century. Harvard-educated Marcus BriggsCloud, who runs the immersion program, said only 40 Creek speakers remain on the Brighton reservation.

Many are old. More live in Oklahoma. BriggsCloud believes that there are enough speakers at Brighton to staff the immersion program for another 10 years.

Pemayetv Emahakv teaches Creek to all students every day.“The

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goal for the immersion program,” Greseth said, “is to make students fluent Creek speakers and fluent English speakers. Like most bilingual speakers, they have a base language and translate into their second language. Our desire would be that Creek would be their base language.”

The rigor of the program is impressive, and not just for students.

The school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parents also have obligations. They must

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attend Creek language classes at the school once a week. They must ensure that the child visits a tribal elder each week for at least an hour to speak the language.

They must complete a Creek speaking assignment with their child and send a tape of it to the school.

All current students are in preschool, and

the plan is to split the school day between Creek and English by the third grade.

From what I observed during a visit last October, the early results are impressive. Immersion students, who are in a separate building from their schoolmates, move quickly from class to class. They work alone and in teams. In some

ways, it’s no different from immersion classes at South Florida schools in Spanish or French.

But in the most important way, it’s very different. The Creek language has 19 letters, not 26. There are no everyday spillovers from Creek to English as there are from Spanish to English. No one worries that English, Spanish or French is dying.

When you see these children in their traditional colorful dress speak nothing but the language of their ancestors, you realize that this is the Seminole Tribe.

Gambling has brought tribal members money.

It pays for tribal services such as Pemayetv Emahakv. You could call it reparations for decades of broken treaties.

In this classroom, however, you truly understand the United States government’s attempt—starting nearly 200 years ago—to erad-

When you see these children in their traditional colorful dress speak nothing but the language of their ancestors, you realize that this is the Seminole Tribe. icate a people and their culture. These children and their teachers are like a threatened species trying to hang on as the world closes in.

A Florida native, Briggs-Cloud received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and his master’s from

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On Nov. 6, the Seminole Tribe ensured its dominance of Florida gambling—possibly for decades.

Amendment 3 passed. Any expansion of gambling now will require a statewide vote. The tribe operates the only casinos in Florida under its compact with the state. There are no slot machines outside of Broward and Miami-Dade counties except at Seminole casinos. The effort and expense of changing that has become daunting.

“We wrote our amendment to preserve the status quo,” said John Sowinski, chairman of Voters in Charge. The backers of the $46 million campaign reflect that priority. The Seminole Tribe contributed $25 million. Disney World donated most of the rest. The tribe wants to prevent creation of any casinos in Florida that could compete with theirs.

Disney long has opposed expanding gambling, also seeing it as a threat. The Florida Chamber also supported Amendment 3.

Voters in eight counties, including Palm Beach, have passed referendums that could allow slot machines at horse and dog tracks and jai-alai frontons. Amendment 3, though, likely leaves those operators no good options. As for the eight “racinos” with slot machines, Sowinski believes most will keep operating.

Opponents argued that Amendment 3 was deceptive, which it was. Most voters didn’t realize who was financing the campaign and their motives. On the other hand, the Legislature has made several attempts to pass comprehensive gambling legislation and has failed every time. For now, there’s no reason to keep trying.

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Harvard. He received Native American Music Awards nominations for his Creek hymn album “Pum Vculvke Vrakkuecetv, ”“To Honor Our Elders.”He also composed the music and led the choir for the canonization liturgy when Kateri Tekakwitha—who was known as Lilly of the Mohawks—in 2012

became the first Native American Saint canonized by the Vatican.

Briggs-Cloud said, “There should be but only one goal in language revitalization endeavors: to grow new fluent speakers. The primary prerequisite for someone working here is to have a lot of love in their heart for

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In 2007, the Tampa Tribune reported that every woman, man and child in the Tampa area was receiving $7,500 per month. In that 2016 Forbes article, the figure was $128,000 per year. the children and for the language. Creating language fluency with love is the goal on which we daily keep our minds and hearts focused.”

The Brighton reservation looks much like a thriving small town, with modern public buildings and well-maintained streets. But the many chickee huts—the traditional Seminole house— separate Brighton from the usual small town.

Though Brighton’s casino is small, it is a nearby reminder of what gambling means to the tribe. Ninety percent of the money for tribal services comes from gambling. Tribal members who are at least 25 percent Seminole—Elizabeth Warren would be out of luck—can collect annual dividends from gambling, as Alaskans collect from North Slope oil drilling.

The spokesman said the tribe does not make public the dividend amount. In 1994, however, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that tribal members were getting $1,000 per month. In 2007, the Tampa Tribune reported that every woman, man and child in the Tampa area was receiving $7,500 per month. In that 2016 Forbes article, the figure

was $128,000 per year.

Trying to predict the Seminoles’ future is hard, because the tribe consistently has gone its own way. As other tribes were forcing colleges to change their nicknames—the St. John’s Redmen became the Red Storm—the Seminoles doubled down on their long relationship with Florida State University.

In 2005, the tribe issued a public declaration of support for FSU’s use of “Seminoles” and the related logos and images. The university established a scholarship program for tribal students and offers a popular course in Seminole history. It’s part of the Seminoles’ push to raise the number of tribal college graduates, and the rate has been increasing.

“Florida State does not have a mascot,” the university said in a news release.“Instead, we have the honor of calling ourselves ‘Seminoles’ in admiration of the only Native American tribe never conquered by the U.S. Government.

Indeed, the Seminoles have become conquerors. They have the sort of lobbyist team in Tallahassee that goes with any influential interest group. Yet the tribe remains defined as much by its past as its future. Depending on whether you use Creek or Spanish,“Seminole” could mean“wild men” or“runaway.” Here’s a modern English definition:“the powerful.”

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t’s a bit complicated to get from one spot to the other right now,” said John Backman, project manager for the New Norton.

It was October 2018, and Backman, in a helmet and reflective jacket, led me gingerly through a site tour at the Norton Museum of Art, which was still abuzz with the sights and sounds of construction. The Norton had been fully closed to the public since mid-July for the final phase of its four-year

renovation, arguably the Palm Beaches’ biggest cultural news in years. Some rooms in the museum were still off limits, their entrances quarantined with ominous red tape screaming “DANGER.” We were rats in a maze as we navigated the noisy, bustling site, which often meant going around the building rather than through it, or following Backman’s shortcuts through the kitchen or the

staff entrance. I saw the future gift shop space, the future theatre space and the future restaurant, all of them in flux and teeming with potential.

But it wasn’t until we entered the Great Hall, the museum’s vast central lobby, with its 43-foot-high vaulted ceiling with an oculus peering down like an eye in the sky, that its visionary new design came to life. Even unfurnished and depopulated, this soaring lobby,

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But when asked, he admitted that “lots of things keep me up at night. A lot has to do with tradesmens’ abilities or inabilities to deliver on time.

That’s a huge thing. Right now we’re on schedule. There is very little room for error left.”

How It Began

When the Norton reopens on Feb. 9, it will be the culmination of a vision that began even before the hiring of exec-

utive director Hope Alswang in 2010.

“When I was interviewed for the job in 2009, one of the things they said to me is, ‘We have an adequate facility, but clearly we need to do more,’” Alswang recalls.“We need to make this a more dynamic and energetic museum. ... Then they started using these words like ‘it’s not friendly enough, and not welcoming enough, and it seems dark.’That’s how

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with its dramatic 300-squarefoot window overlooking the façade, cut a striking contrast from the museum’s more modest former entrance.

Backman has managed this reconstruction since 2015, and he has overseen 90 percent of its budget, which has ballooned from its initial $40 million estimate to $100 million. For such a significant responsibility on his shoulders, Backman projects a Zenlike demeanor.

The J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Colonnade with “Sunburst III” by Harry Bertoia at right, view of garden looking west, at Norton Museum of Art, designed by Foster + Partners

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the process began. We brought on Foster + Partners to look at doing a master plan.”

Foster, known largely for its modernist glass-and-steel edifices, has designed or redesigned some of the most iconic structures in the world for the past 50 years, from London’s Trafalgar Square, Millennium Bridge and Wembley Stadium to Berlin’s Reichstag building and New York City’s Hearst Tower. West Palm Beach is the smallest of fry compared to the major metropolises in which Foster usually works, but the firm’s enthusiasm for the project was high from the outset.

“When I started coming to Palm Beach, which was almost eight years ago now, I was amazed that the people you meet—people who would struggle to find an hour for you in New York—would have the whole evening for you in Palm Beach,” says Foster + Partner’s Michael Wurzel, the project’s partner in charge. “It’s a different pace, it’s a different life, a different attitude. And

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we found it quite inspirational and quite exciting.”

With a few specific areas of improvement in mind—its problematic former entrance, which faced away from South Dixie Highway, and the museum’s connection to the larger community, which its board thought could be strengthened—Foster + Partners designed a master plan which would ultimately include a brand-new education facility and a new 42,000-square-foot West Wing, which would add 12,000 square feet of exhibition space. This sweeping plan promised nothing short of complete Norton reboot, hence the project’s name: The New Norton.

Happily, the New Norton will integrate the iconic 80-year-old banyan tree, which long signaled the arrival of the Norton to motorists, into its new design, and for the first time, a massive artwork—Pop artist Claes Oldenburg’s 1999 sculpture “Typewriter Eraser, Scale X”—will be exhibited outside the Norton’s main entrance, inside the reflecting

pool.“It is important that we have an Oldenburg sculpture right at the entrance, so that there is art immediately with the tree,”Wurzel says.“And the museum can say, ‘We are an important cultural institution in Florida.’”

Inside, the former gift shop, café and auditorium spaces have been demolished in favor of splashier replacements, like a state-of-the-art 210-seat auditorium and a larger restaurant with full kitchen and outdoor dining. The sculpture garden has expanded into a series of segmented “pocket gardens,” and the new education center nearly doubles the museum’s education space. There will be more live entertainment than ever before, including dance performances, poetry, concerts and a new film series.

What It Means

Despite cranes in the air, the Norton Museum remained open and free of charge for all but the last six months of the renovation. While construction

staff worked like ninjas behind the scenes, the museum continued to host rotating exhibitions. For Alswang, staying open during construction was “imperative. We owed it to our community to remain dynamic and energized.”

When it opens this month, the museum’s 12,000 additional square feet of exhibition space will allow for more flexibility of special exhibitions.

Alswang expects the renovation to be a catalyst for gifts of art, and it’s a boon for her curators, who have the space to conceive what would have been unimaginable before.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County has been working alongside the Norton during its renovation. Dave Lawrence, the Council’s CEO, is optimistic about the museum’s future.“I think the impact could be enormous,” he says.“They are a signature and strong cultural partner in the county.

They generated $13.4 million in economic impact in fiscal year 2017. When they expand to 37

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percent more exhibition space, it’s going to allow even more folks to enjoy and experience the Norton.”

This month marks the end of an era at the Norton in more ways than one: Alswang is retiring as CEO a month after the reopening.“I’m at the point where I don’t have, sadly, five more years to give them,” she says.“And at minimum, the next phase is going to take five years—which is really strong exhibition and programmatic growth, and fantastic acquisitions.”

Backman will also be moving on,“Which is fine with me,” he says.“I suffer from a restless disposition.”

Alswang shares a similar sentiment: “It’s been an unbelievably exciting process to have been involved in... helping make this thing happen. Anything else will be an anticlimax.”

“NINA CHANEL ABNEY”

The latest in the Norton’s RAW: Recognition of Art by Women series presents work by this bold, graphic painter, whose colorful and timely canvases address hot-button issues.

“GOING PUBLIC: FLORIDA COLLECTORS CELEBRATE THE NORTON”

“Going Public” features works donated

by Norton supporters from the Sunshine State—an expansive selection that includes Mary Cassatt, Nick Cave, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha and Kara Walker among its nearly 50 masterpieces.

“OUT OF THE BOX: CAMERA-LESS PHOTOGRAPHY”

This exhibition offers photography as you’ve never seen it before, with 50 works created without the apparatus of a camera.

“OLDENBURG AND VAN BRUGGEN: THE TYPEWRITER ERASER, A FAVORED FORM”

The Norton will supplement its main entrance sculpture, Claes Oldenburg

and Coosje van Bruggen’s “Typewriter Eraser, Scale X,” with this exhibit of sculpture and works on paper detailing Oldenburg’s longtime obsession with the titular, antiquated object.

“RALSTON CRAWFORD: ACROSS MEDIA”

This small-scale exhibition of the late abstract expressionist features an oil painting, a watercolor and three photographs, three of which are new acquisitions.

“GOOD FORTUNE TO ALL: A CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL IN 16TH CENTURY NANJING”

This exhibition unveils six rare, newly restored paintings depicting a Ming Dynasty Lantern Festival.

“WHO? A BRIEF HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH PORTRAITURE”

Spanning at least two centuries, “WHO” explores the history of photography through portraiture, featuring works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Dorothea Lange, Irving Penn and many more.

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o a list of titles that includes essayist, critic, literary translator and three-time Poet Laureate of the United States, Robert Pinsky can add “bandleader.”

On March 5 at Festival of the Arts Boca, Pinksy will read new work and highlights from his vast archive, while a jazz trio will provide live accompaniment. Like any good jazz concert, this hybrid program, known as PoemJazz, welcomes improvisation. Pinksy says it involves“a little planning and a lot of informed, expert surprises.”

Pinsky, 78, has been publishing award-winning poems since the 1960s, and has long espoused poetry’s status as an art form to be spoken and performed, not just read.“The medium of poetry is a human body: the column of air inside the chest, shaped into signifying sounds,”he wrote, in 1999’s The Sounds of Poetry: A Brief Guide.“In this sense, poetry is just as physical or bodily an art as dancing.”

So it is with Pinksy’s performances of his own

“What [we] do is something different. It’s more like rap—but in a different musical idiom and a different poetic medium.”

—Robert Pinsky

poems, which take on new incarnations when spoken to a staccato rhythm. He thinks of his voice as a horn section, delivering the words with an emphasis on their formal qualities. This might mean repeating lines for emphasis, shifting cadences, adding a word here and there, moving to the beat while vocalizing them. Even if you’re read his work, contributions like “Antique” and “Creole” sound, in PoemJazz, like fully realized songs.

“The greatest compliment for me is when great, high-caliber musicians treat me as a fellow-musician,” Pinksy says.“We play together.”

How did you come up with the idea for PoemJazz?

As a teenage saxophone player, I played dances, bar mitzvahs and weddings, bars, Elks clubs— inglorious gigs but with glorious, vague dreams of being a jazz star. In my

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high school yearbook, I was voted not “Most Literary Boy”but “Most Musical Boy.”So the “Jazz” part came before the“Poem”part.

But the truth is, I was not a wonderful musician. In college I played a little but pretty quickly

changed my ambitions to poetry. My poems have always been sort of would-be choruses for tenor saxophone. I’m always a bit disappointed by“interpretation”and “analysis”—have always wanted them to just sound good. So“PoemJazz”was a natural step.

The singers on my list teach me something about phrasing every time I listen. To hear Sarah Vaughan sing“Over the Rainbow”or“Misty”— along with the amazing treatment of the melody, there’s the awareness and invention of the phrasing.

That is PoemJazz.

What do you feel your poems and jazz music have in common?

Melody, harmony, rhythm. Pleasure in taking risks. Joy at following an unexpected path. Emotion that defies clichés and laziness, on the way up the mountain.

Has embarking on this project changed your poetry at all—or at least the way you perform your poetry?

The answer may seem strange, but no, not really. The sister arts have always been one art in my mind. Working with great musicians has been a confirmation of that.

What are some of your favorite jazz artists, and why?

I have an advance copy of Laurence Hobgood’s new album, tresseterra.

Laurence’s piano mediates between a jazz trio and a string quartet, in a mixture of composition and improvisation. The material, in eight parts, is recognizable songs: an eclectic mix from“Wichita Lineman”and“We Shall Overcome”to“Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” and Chopin’s“Waltz in C# Minor.”I love the way the music ignores the differences among idioms (classical jazz, pop, classical-classical) to make something new and recognizable, fresh and deep-rooted.

Though I didn’t live through this movement, I can imagine the beat poets performing their work to the sound of jazz accompaniment in some hip Greenwich Village dive. Do you hope to conjure a similar vibe?

No—I hope that what we do is much more musical than that. Allen Ginsberg wrote some great poems, but he was not much of a musician, frankly. This may sound conceited, but I think what the musicians and I do is something different. It’s more like rap—but in a different musical idiom and a different poetic medium.

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WHAT: Robert Pinsky: PoemJazz WHEN: 7 p.m. March 5 WHERE: Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: $30 CONTACT: 561/5715270, festivalboca.org

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CONNOISSEUR CONCERT 3 at Roberts Theater at St. Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton; 3 p.m.; $50-$84; 866/687-4201, thesymphonia.org. In the SYMPHONIA’S penultimate program of the season, conductor Michael Stern and violin soloist Sharon Roffman will lead the symphony through Mahler’s “Adagietto” from Symphony No. 5, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major and Adolphe’s “I Will Not Remain Silent.”

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ART ON THE SQUARE at Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org.

The Cornell’s third-annual outdoor juried art fair showcases original works in all media by local and national artists and crafters. Live acoustic music and gourmet food and beverages complement the experience.

SOUTH FLORIDA GARLIC FEST at John Prince Park, 2700 Sixth Ave. S., Lake Worth; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $10 per day; 561/279-0907, dbgarlicfest.com. Stinkin’ up Palm Beach County for two decades, this celebration of the titular aromatic herb features garlic culinary delicacies, a garlic chef competition, rides and games, art and craft vendors, and live music from local and national acts.

POPA CHUBBY at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $20-$40; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. This renegade blues rocker cut his musical teeth in the New York City punk scene, emerging alongside artists like the Ramones and Richard Hell.

Their anarchic sound continues to inspire his tempestuous, high-energy output as a solo artist whose oeuvre has been described as “The Stooges meets Buddy Guy.”

“THE MUSIC AND TIMES OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND KURT WEILL” at Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 4 p.m.; $30$40; 561/237-7000, lynn. edu. Though worlds apart culturally and geographically, composers Armstrong and Weill became supporters and performers of each other’s music. Marshall Turkin’s Classic Jazz Ensemble and vocalist Lisanne Lyons perform hits from both.

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MARTIN SEXTON at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $32-$42; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. This singer-songwriter has been performing blue-eyed soul and Americana since 1991, at venues from Carnegie Hall to the Newport Folk Festival. He caught the eye of collaborator John Mayer, who called Sexton “the best live performer I’ve seen.” .

PATTI LABELLE at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$120; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. A worldwide entertainer for more than five decades, LaBelle will perform the pop, R&B, soul and Songbook standards that have made her a household name, including “On My Own,” “Lady Marmalade” and “New Attitude.”

THE JOHN KADLECIK BAND at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday; $20-$35; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. A longtime devotee of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, this dexterous guitarist plays their music as well as their rootsy contemporaries—Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, George Harrison and more—accompanied by a bassist, drummer and keyboardist.

“WE WILL NOT BE SILENT” at Theatre Lab at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; $25; 800/564-9539, fauevents.com. Theatre Lab presents the regional premiere of this provocative historical drama from David Meyers, about German student Sophie Scholl, who led the only major act of civil disobedience against Hitler’s regime.

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Feb. 8-9: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: “JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES” at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $45-$55; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. The veteran cabaret songstress performs a celebration of jazz’s influence on the Golden Age of cinema—featuring compositions from “Casablanca,” “Cabin in the Sky” and more—as well as tunes she has recorded for more recent films.

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“THE QUINTESSENCE OF JOY” PLAY READING at Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $10; 561/237-7000, lynn. edu. Playwright Stuart Meltzer, winner of the most recent Carbonell Award for Best New Work, presents his latest world premiere in a staged reading. “The Quintessence of Joy” is a comedy about midlife crises set in the world of jazz music.

7TH AVENUE at The Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; $75-$95; 561/995-2333, thewick.org. Chris Rupp, of celebrated a cappella group Home Free, formed this vocal group whose dynamic sound integrates pop, swing, rockabilly, country and more—covering favorites from “Uptown Funk” to “Hallelujah.”

FAITH PRINCE at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $32-$42; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. This versatile Broadway entertainer, most famous for her Tony-winning performance in the 1992 revival of “Guys and Dolls,” presents a cabaret set of hits and surprises from her 35-year stage career.

CHARLES CALELLO & HIS BIG BAND at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $65-$75; 561/483-9036, bocablackbox.com. Eighty years young and with 15 Grammy nominations to his credit, former Four Seasons singer Calello will perform hits popularized by his Frankie Valli-led vocal group along with iconic favorites from Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond and more, backed by a 17-piece orchestra.

THE MERSEY BEATLES at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$59; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. This acclaimed Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band will perform a two-act set, opening with Abbey Road in its entirety and returning for a classic set of Fab Four hits.

Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister, will sign books before and after the show, and at intermission.

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HARRISON GREENBAUM: “WHAT JUST HAPPENED?” at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $29-$39; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com. As comfortable performing standup comedy as he is stage magic, this quick-witted mesmerist from “America’s Got Talent” combines both on his latest tour, whose stunts include mind-reading and cutting-edge illusions.

KEIKO MATSUI at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $45-$60; 561/483-9036, bocablackbox.com. After 10 albums with her band Cosmos, this endlessly prolific jazz keyboardist began recording solo albums under her name, releasing more than 30 albums since 1987.

Matsui staked her name in the smooth jazz field but has since plowed terrain in genres such as jazz fusion, new age, funk, classical, rock and worldbeat.

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ALAN B. AND CHARNA LARKIN SYMPOSIUM ON THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY at Live Oak Pavilion at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 3:30 p.m.; $35; 800/564-9539, fauevents.com. Stanford University professor and historian Caroline Winterer will keynote this annual lecture, where she’ll speak on “Framing the American Presidency in the Age of Enlightenment,” with a book signing to follow.

“A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY ROYALTY” at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $29-$39; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter. com. Performers Jason Petty and Katie Deal inhabit two of country music’s pioneering voices—lonesome troubadour Hank Williams and influential pop crossover artist Patsy Cline—with more than 20 of their chart-topping hits.

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“BLONDE POISON” at Sol Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; $25$30; 866/811-4111, primalforces.com. Equally heady and heavy, this solo play is the story of Stella Kubler, a Jewish woman who was both target and asset of the Third Reich. This harrowing play stars Carbonell-winning actress Lourelene Snedeker in what might be the role of her lifetime.

THE SUBDUDES at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $40-$60; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. This eclectic New Orleans cult band has released 11 albums of sundry sounds since 1989, blending folk, swamp pop, R&B, Louisiana blues, zydeco, soul, jazz and gospel—all with only a tambourine player on percussion.

JUSTIN HAYWARD at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $50-$100; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. The voice of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Moody Blues will perform hits from his band’s illustrious career, as featured in his new retrospective release All the Way. He’ll be joined by guitar virtuoso Mike Dawes.

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Feb. 21-Mar. 9: “PROMISES, PROMISES” at Beifeld Auditorium at Levis JCC, 21050 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton; $25-$40; 561/558-2520, levisjcc. org. In this musical comedy from powerhouses Neil Simon and Burt Bacharach, an ambitious insurance executive faces a crisis of the heart when he realizes his desirable bachelor pad is being used by the woman he loves—and the boss who controls both of their futures.

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Feb. 22-24: “DON GIOVANNI” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; $20-$155; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. Based on the legends of Don Juan, Mozart’s opera about a libertine’s corruption and comeuppance will receive a film noir-infused production from Palm Beach Opera.

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Feb. 23-24: WALTER TROUT at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $40-$60; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit. com. In his five-decade career, this indefatigable blues guitarist has performed with Canned Heat, Percy Mayfield and John Mayall. His latest release, We’re All in This Together, features 14 collaborations with industry friends from Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Joe Bonamassa.

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OTIS CADILLAC AND THE EL DORADOS at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$40; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Octogenarian roots-rocker Cadillac performs classic R&B and vintage rock ‘n’ roll, emulating musical revues of the ‘50s and ‘60s with assistance from his 11-piece band, the El Dorados, and his female vocal trio, the Seville Sisters.

“MIKVEH” at B’Nai Torah Congregation, 6261 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton; 2 and 7:30 p.m.; $25-$36; 561/392-8566, btcboca. org. Set in an Orthodox ritual bath, this award-winning drama from an Israeli playwright explores the lives of eight women who grapple with issues ranging from domestic abuse to political corruption to the rigors of religious tradition in a modern world.

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The Force is with this year’s Festival of the Arts Boca, which returns Feb. 28 to March 10. The annual celebration of art, culture and ideas includes award-winning orchestras and presidential historians, world music and jazzy poetry—and a special screening of the film that launched a $65 billion media franchise. Read on to learn more about the festival’s 2019 headliners.

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114 Schedule FEB 28 THURSDAY, 7:00 PM Authors & Ideas: Doris Kearns Goodwin - Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will talk about her latest book Leadership in Turbulent Times.

Mizner Park Amphitheater MARCH 1 FRIDAY, 7:30 PM Film with Live Orchestra: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope The Symphonia with Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor, in John Williams’ epic Academy Award-winning score.

Mizner Park Amphitheater MARCH 2 SATURDAY, 4:00 PM Documentary Film: Bending the Arc – This film tells the story of idealistic young doctors who helped change the way public health issues are addressed in developing nations.

Cultural Arts Center MARCH 2 SATURDAY, 7:30 PM Concert: Rhapsody in Blue – An Evening of Orchestral Favorites The Symphonia, Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor, with pianist Shelly Berg Mizner Park Amphitheater

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MARCH 3 SUNDAY, 4:00 PM Authors & Ideas: Constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen will speak about the Constitution in the 21st century.

Cultural Arts Center MARCH 3 SUNDAY, 7:00 PM Concert: Pink Martini - “A rollicking around-the-world musical adventure … if the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.”

Mizner Park Amphitheater MARCH 4 MONDAY, 7:00 PM Authors & Ideas: Panel discussion: “Global Public Health Today and Tomorrow” featuring Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Thomas J. Bollyky and moderator Dr. Felicia Knaul Cultural Arts Center MARCH 5 TUESDAY, 7:00 PM Authors & Ideas: Robert Pinksy – PoemJazz Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinksy will read his poetry while accompanied by a small jazz ensemble.

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MARCH 6 WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM Authors & Ideas: Pulitzer Prizewinning writer David Sanger will discuss the subject of his new book, The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age. Cultural Arts Center MARCH 8 FRIDAY, 7:30 PM Concert: An evening of Classical Russian Ballet featuring stars of the Russian National Orchestra and Bolshoi Ballet Mizner Park Amphitheater MARCH 9 SATURDAY, 7:30 PM Concert: Nu Deco Ensemble – This innovative group based in Miami is a virtuosic and eclectic chamber orchestra designed for the 21st century.

Mizner Park Amphitheater MARCH 10 SUNDAY, 7:00 PM Concert: 10-time Grammy Winner Arturo Sandoval and his band Mizner Park Amphitheater

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Live Performers Star Wars: A New Hope with Live Orchestra The SYMPHONIA will present “Star Wars: A New Hope” in concert featuring screenings of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by acclaimed conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos.

Since the release of the first “Star Wars” movie more than 40 years ago, the “Star Wars” saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams.

Legendary composer Williams is well known for scoring all eight of the “Star Wars” films to date, beginning with 1977’s “A New Hope,” for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Original Score. His scores for “The Empire Strikes Back,”“Return of the Jedi,”“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and most recently “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” were each nominated for Best Original Score.

Arturo Sandoval A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of 12, and he evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and he has been seen by millions at the Oscars, Grammys and Billboard Awards.

In 2013, Sandoval was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

He has received 10 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 19 times. He has also received six Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award, the latter for his composition work on the underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, “For Love or Country.” He has recorded with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie and Woody Herman to Josh Groban and Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart and many more. He has performed with the leading international symphony orchestras; with John Williams and the Boston Pops; and in the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle.

The SYMPHONIA The SYMPHONIA, 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 enjoy an instrument “petting zoo.”

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Live Performers Shelly Berg The All Music Guide says“Shelly Berg is one of the finest pianists around in the early 21st century playing modern mainstream jazz.”His latest recording project, The Deep, with bassist Dave Finck on Chesky Records, is widely praised for its versatility and virtuosity. His album Blackbird, recorded with the Shelly Berg Trio on the Concord Records label, reached No. 1 in U.S. jazz radio and garnered Record of the Year and Artist of the Year nominations (Jazzweek, 2005). A Steinway piano artist and multi-Grammy-nominated arranger and producer, Berg was nominated in the Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals category as co-arranger of“I Loves You Porgy / There’s a Boat That’s Leavin’ Soon for New York”from the album Rendezvous (2018), featuring jazz singers Clint Holmes and Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Count Basie Orchestra. He was also nominated for a Grammy in the Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocals category for his arrangement of“Be My Muse”on Lorraine Feather’s album Flirting with Disaster (2015), as well as his arrangement of“What a Wonderful World”on Gloria Estefan: The Standards (2014). Berg is artistic advisor for Jazz Roots at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, musical director of The Jazz Cruise, and host of “Generation Next” on Real Jazz SiriusXM.

Constantine Kitsopoulos Constantine Kitsopoulos has made a name for himself as a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of opera and symphony, where he conducts in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Royal Albert Hall, and musical theatre, where he can be found leading orchestras on Broadway.

Mr. Kitsopoulos is in his third season as music director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra and continues as general director of Chatham Opera, which he founded in 2005. This season Mr. Kitsopoulos also makes debuts with the New York Pops, Colorado Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Houston Symphony, Elgin Symphony and Westchester Philharmonic.

In addition to his orchestral and classical commitments, Mr. Kitsopoulos is much in demand as a theatre conductor, both on Broadway and nationwide. This past season, Mr. Kitsopoulos was conductor and music director for the Tony-nominated musical“A Catered Affair.”In 2007, he conducted the Tony-nominated“Coram Boy”and the American Conservatory Theatre production of Kurt Weill’s“Happy End.”Other musical theatre highlights include serving as music director and principal conductor of Baz Luhrmann’s production of Puccini’s“La Bohème,”and conducting the musical“Mambo Kings”in San Francisco in 2005.

Nu Deco Ensemble Based in Miami, Nu Deco Ensemble is a virtuosic and eclectic chamber orchestra designed for the 21st century. Through exciting and adventurous classical music performances, Nu Deco Ensemble presents various styles of music, art and media collaborations in both traditional and alternative venues.

Working in conjunction with local musicians, composers, DJs, dancers, and visual and media artists, Nu Deco Ensemble creates a new hybrid of compelling musical and multimedia experiences. Blending masterful musicianship with a wide range of repertoire from classical to pop, Nu Deco Ensemble strives to be South Florida’s leader in genre-bending musical exploration.

Nu Deco Ensemble cultivates the education and development of tomorrow’s artists through digital and interactive educational performances, young composer readings and musician workshops, as well as master classes and competitions for youth. Through outreach, Nu Deco Ensemble aims to engage the community and present concerts for free to Miami’s multicultural neighborhoods, where exposure to live classical performance may be limited.

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117 Pink Martini Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in more than 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and North and South America.

Pink Martini made its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998 under the direction of Norman Leyden.

Since then, the band has gone on to play with more than 70 orchestras around the world, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall. Television appearances include “The Late Show with David Letterman,”“Late Night with Conan O’Brien,”“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,”“Later with Jools Holland” and a feature on “CBS Sunday Morning.”

In 2016, Pink Martini released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, featuring singers China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights leader Kathleen Saadat and Rufus Wainwright. The album’s 15 songs span eight languages (French, Farsi, Armenian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Xhosa and English), and affirm the band’s 23-year history of global inclusivity and collaborative spirit.

Russian National Orchestra The Russian National Orchestra was founded in 1990 by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev and today is widely recognized as one of the world’s top orchestras. Of its debut at the BBC Proms in London, the Evening Standard wrote,“They played with such captivating beauty that the audience gave an involuntary sigh of pleasure.” The RNO is also described as “a living symbol of the best in Russian art” (Miami Herald),“as close to perfect as one could hope for” (Trinity Mirror) and “astoundingly virtuosic” (Glasgow Herald).

The first Russian orchestra to perform at the Vatican and in Israel, the RNO maintains an active international tour schedule, appearing throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. The RNO is a frequent visitor to major festivals such as Edinburgh, Shanghai and the BBC Proms. The orchestra presents its own RNO Grand Festival each September to open the Moscow season, and is the founding orchestra of Festival Napa Valley, held every July in California’s Napa Valley.

RNO concerts are regularly aired on National Public Radio in the United States, the European Broadcasting Union, and Russia’s Kultura channel. The orchestra’s critically acclaimed discography, launched with a 1991 CD cited as the best recording of Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” in history, now numbers more than 80 recordings on Deutsche Grammophon, Pentatone and other prestigious labels.

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Authors & Ideas Agnes Binagwaho Professor Agnes Binagwaho, M.D., M(Ped), Ph.D., is the vice chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity, an initiative of Partners In Health focused on changing the way health care is delivered around the world by training the next generation of global health professionals. She is a Rwandan pediatrician who completed her M.D. at the Universite Libre de Bruxelles and her M.A. in Pediatrics at the Universite de Bretagne Occidentale. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from Dartmouth College and earned a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Rwanda College of Business and Economics. She worked for 20 years in the public health sector in Rwanda and is currently a senior lecturer in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. Since 2016, she has been a member of the United States National Academy of Medicine and, since 2017, a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences. Professor Binagwaho has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles.

Jeffrey Rosen Jeffrey Rosen is the president and chief executive officer of the National Constitution Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the U.S. Constitution. Rosen is also professor at the George Washington University Law School and a contributing editor of The Atlantic. He is a highly regarded journalist whose essays and commentaries have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, on National Public Radio, in the New Republic, where he was the legal affairs editor, and The New Yorker, where he was a staff writer. He is the author of six books including, most recently, a biography of William Howard Taft, published as part of the American Presidents series.

Doris Kearns Goodwin Doris Kearns Goodwin is a world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. She is the author of six critically acclaimed and New York Times best-selling books, including her most recent, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism (November, 2013). Winner of the Carnegie Medal, The Bully Pulpit is a dynamic history of the first decade of the Progressive era, that tumultuous time when the nation was coming unseamed and reform was in the air. Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners has acquired the film and television rights to the book.

Spielberg and Goodwin previously worked together on “Lincoln,” based in part on Goodwin’s award-winning Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, an epic tome that illuminates Lincoln’s political genius, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president. Team of Rivals was awarded the prestigious Lincoln Prize, the inaugural Book Prize for American History, and Goodwin in 2016 was the first historian to receive the Lincoln Leadership Prize from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.

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Robert Pinsky Robert Pinsky is a poet, essayist, translator, teacher and speaker. His first two terms as United States Poet Laureate were marked by such visible dynamism—and such national enthusiasm in response—that the Library of Congress appointed him to an unprecedented third term. Throughout his career, Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and invigorating poetry’s place in the world.

Known worldwide, Pinsky’s work has earned him the PEN/Voelcker Award, the William Carlos Williams Prize, the Lenore Marshall Prize, Italy’s Premio Capri, the Korean Manhae Award, and the Harold Washington Award from the City of Chicago, among other accolades.

Pinsky is a professor of English and creative writing in the graduate writing program at Boston University. In 2015 the university named him a William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor, the highest honor bestowed on senior faculty members who are actively involved in teaching, research, scholarship and university civic life.

Thomas J. Bollyky Thomas J. Bollyky is a senior fellow for global health, economics and development at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is also an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University.

Bollyky directed the first CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force devoted to global health, entitled The Emerging Global Health Crisis: Noncommunicable Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. He is also the author of the new book Plagues and the Paradox of Progress: Why the World is Getting Healthier in Worrisome Ways.

David E. Sanger David E. Sanger is a national security correspondent and a Times senior writer. In a 36-year reporting career for the New York Times, he has been on three teams that have won Pulitzer Prizes, most recently in 2017 for international reporting. His newest book, The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age, examines the emergence of cyberconflict as the primary way large and small states are competing and undercutting each other, changing the nature of global power.

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THE MENUS ARE IN! Monday, March 25, 2019 Rain Date: March 26, 2019 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 13 of Downtown Delray’s finest restaurants—at Florida’s longest dining table, one that runs more than five blocks. This is the event you don’t want to miss.

Reservations open Feb. 1, 2019 at all participating restaurants.

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

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EVENT DE TAILS WHAT: This 11-year-old tradition of dining under the stars on East Atlantic Avenue is a four-course sit-down downtown Delray Beach dining experience you won’t want to miss. Each restaurant will be serving a specially designed four-course dinner with beverage pairings.

WHERE: Downtown Delray Beach on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1) Outside on the street.

Atlantic Avenue. Each restaurant’s tables will be near its physical location. Check in with the host/hostess to receive your Savor the Avenue lanyard. Show the lanyard to receive complimentary cocktails at beverage stations within the event. A Savor restaurant map will be listed on DowntownDelrayBeach.com/SavorTheAvenue

TABLE DÉCOR CONTEST: For the sixth

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 WHEN: Mon., March 25 settings to showcase its special style or Rain Date: Tues., March 26 cuisine. Arrive early and walk the Avenue Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to view the beautifully decorated tables.

CHARITY: Healthier Delray Beach is a com- Don't forget to vote for the People’s Choice munity-driven initiative serving as a trusted Award by voting for your favorite Savor the Avenue tablescape by uploading a picadvocate for the behavioral health needs of every Delray Beach resident. Partnering ture of it to Facebook or Instagram, using #SavorPeoplesChoice and checking into with local schools, Healthier Delray Beach offers training, resources and a network of or tagging the restaurant name. A judging panel will also be scoring the tables to services that provide what students, their award three top prizes to the restaurant families and school staff need to thrive.

Through the Stock Our Schools campaign, with the best table décor.

Healthier Delray Beach outfits each classroom with “cozy corners"—a safe space GREET, TOAST & DINE: for students to go for calm, comfort and 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.: After checking in, self-regulation. School staff receive supenjoy a complimentary drink during the plies and information, equipping them with welcome reception provided by each parthe tools to help students be their healthiticipating restaurant. Locate your seats at est, happiest, and most productive.

Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT: (no ticket to be 6:15 p.m.: Seating begins. Welcome compurchased—reservations only) ments and grand toast will be provided by Reservations are to be made directly Steve Weagle, chief meteorologist, WPTV. with the restaurant of your choice. Review the restaurant listings and menu offerings within this section. Menus are available 6:30 p.m to 9 p.m.: Four-course dinner online at Bocamag.com/Savor-Theserved with custom adult beverage pairAvenue-2019 or DowntownDelrayBeach. ings. com/SavorTheAvenue or at the restaurant.

Contact the restaurant of your choice 7:30 p.m.: Table décor contest winner to make a reservation. Seating is limited. announced.

Reservations reserved with a credit card depend on each restaurant’s policy.

ATTIRE: Downtown Delray Beach evening casual or themed depending on the restauHOW TO CHECK IN AT THE EVENT: rant motif.

Arrive the evening of March 25 and make your way to the restaurant location on East

S PO N S O R ED B Y

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.

(East Atlantic Avenue is closed from Swinton to Federal Highway to vehicle traffic.)

Garages: Old School Square Parking Garage Northeast First Street and Northeast First Avenue Robert Federspiel Garage Southeast First Avenue and Southeast First Street Visit DowntownDelrayBeach.com/Parking for more information.

LET US KNOW HOW THE EVENT WAS! 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.

Share your photos from the evening! #DowntownDelray #BocaMag #SavorTheAvenue We ask that you please Savor responsibly.

Produced by Downtown Development Authority of Delray Beach, FL.

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Above 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, Thomas Opt Holt, is a master talent at creating unique dishes, offsetting different textures and custom sauces in his signature seafood and meat dishes.

50 S. Ocean Blvd. | 561/278-3364 | 50ocean.com

WELCOME

50 Ocean Presents - Winter is Coming…

OYSTERS, CLAMS AND COCKLES Served on the wall, fire-roasted cocktail sauce, lemons, horseradish Choice of cocktail- Stallion Heart or Stark and Stormy

I GRAND PLATTERS OF CHARCUTERIES AND CHEESES Frays pie, country pate, salted pork, wild boar salami, duck rillettes, Parmesan, pecorino Romano, manchego, high garden fruits, sugar almonds, jams, & honey The Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa 2016

II DOTHRAKI GOAT EMPANADAS Pickled mushrooms, preserved goat cheese, fermented aioli

III

ESOS SEAFOOD STEW Lobster, shrimp, crab, cod, mussels, swank vegetables, saffron broth Blindfold, White Blend, California, 2016

IV HOUSE OF BOLTEN WHOLE PIG Flayed and roasted, parsnip confit, roasted cauliflower, hassle-back butternut squash, marbled potatoes Rombauer Chardonnay, Carneros, 2016 or Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River valley, 2014

Caffé 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 in 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

MAINE LOBSTER & SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA MAINE LOBSTER AND GULF SHRIMP TOSSED WITH HOUSE-MADE AIOLI AND SERVED ON A TOASTED CROSTINI

Spy Valley Sauvingon Blanc

RADIATORE CON TARTUFI ROASTED MUSHROOM AND TRUFFLE SAUCE WITH HOUSEMADE RADIATORE PASTA

Ferzo Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

FOREVER BRAISED WAGYU SHORTRIBFRESH FLORIDA CORN RISOTTO TOPPED WITH SLOW-ROASTED JACKMAN RANCH ORGANIC SHORTRIB AND BOROLO DEMI GLAZE

Red Blend Dimajo “Ramitello”

HEATH BAR CRUNCH CANNOLI-CRISPY TRADITIONAL CANNOLI SHELL STUFFED WITH FRESH-MADE HEATH BAR FILLING SERVED WITH NUTELLA SAUCE

Graham’s Port

$135 per guest plus tax and gratuity

V TOWER OF JOY Assorted cakes and accoutrements “White Walker”

$149 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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Che!!! is a new concept that brings authentic Argentinian specialties to Delray Beach. This family company has more than 30 years of 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!

Featuring 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, bread, crackers and pasta are fresh from our bakery above the restaurant. Our large selection of wines is recognized

by Wine Spectator as one of the premier wine selections in the country.

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

900 E. Atlantic Ave. | 561/562-5200 | cherestaurant.com Grand Toast: Tattinger, Brut, Reims, NV Welcome Signature Cocktail: “Amor” Champagne Served for Toast

FIRST COURSE

MINI EMPANADA, MINI SAUSAGE, MINI CHEESE TRIANGLE & MINI CHICKEN BROCHETTE

SECOND COURSE CHE!!! SALAD

BABY SPINACH, CHERRY TOMATOES, MIXED NUTS, GOAT CHEESE, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND SLOW POACHED SHRIMP IN GARLIC–INFUSED OLIVE OIL

FIRST Selected Signature Rolls from our Sushi Bar Rose, Figuiere, “Magali” Provence

SECOND Classic Lobster Bisque Chardonnay, Falesco,“Tellus" Umbria

THIRD Chilean Sea Bass

THIRD COURSE

Israeli Couscous and Vegetable “Fried Rice” Sancerre, Domaine de la Rossignole, Loire Valley

SERVED IN PORT SAUCE WITH POTATO GRATIN AND VEGETABLES

DESSERT

FILET MIGNON

DESSERT

APPLE CRUMBLE SERVED WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND FRUIT OF THE FOREST COULIS Dinner is served with your choice of beverage

Chocolate Nemesis Flourless Chocolate Cake with Crème Fraiche Baby Amarone, Zenata,”Alanera” Veneto

$150 per guest plus tax and gratuity

$115 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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Zagat: “Delicious” Nuevo Latin food is the draw at this “colorful, vibrant” Delray Beach cantina well served by a “good" staff and festive drinks, including “authentic” mojitos and “thirst-quenching” sangria. “Set the scene for a fun evening” including “people-watching” from the sidewalk seats.

105 E. Atlantic Ave. | 561/274-9090 | Cabanaelrey.com 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

Escape into Delray! Inspired by Death or Glory's tiki bar, nestled behind the nearly 100-year-old Falcon House, Chef Daniel Dore has crafted a four-course tiki dinner with tiki cocktail pairings by Ayme Harrison. Bright flavors and beautiful presentation will have you savoring the Ave, tiki-style.

FIRST Atlantic rock shrimp ceviche Paired with a guava punch

SECOND Pineapple pork belly huli-huli Paired with a Jet Pilot cocktail

Paired with Fraga DO Corbon Godello

THIRD

SECOND

Asian-style short rib and soba noodle salad with cashews

Ensalada Cabana Field greens, hearts of palm, queso blanco, tomatoes, red onions, olives, black bean vinaigrette Paired with Eidos Albariño

THIRD

Paired with a cashew orgeat Mai Tai

FOURTH Coconut haupia Paired with a coconut fat washed Daiquiri

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

$120 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Paired with El Pedrosal Crianza

DESSERT Tres Leches with Guava Paired with Weinzerkeller Andau “Fahrenheit 19” Ice Wine

$120 per guest plus tax and 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.

Gary 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.

RACKS Fish House + Oyster Bar is a New England seafood house featuring fresh, high-quality seafood paired with Prohibition-style cocktails.

Welcome Drink: One Cool Cucumber Grand Tasting: Lunetta Prosecco

HORS D’OEUVRES Avocado Vichyssoise

Pickled Vegetables Crudité Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

FIRST Beets + Berries & Beans

French Beans | Anasazi Beans | Watermelon Radish | Blackberries | Almonds | Lemon Ricotta Louis Jadot, Bourgogne Blnac, France

SECOND Braised Pork Belly

White Cheddar Polenta | Heirloom Popcorn | Sherry Mustard Glaze Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, France

THIRD Surf + Turf

Sliced Tenderloin & Stone Crab Enchilada Butternut Squash + Baby Potato Hash Four Graces, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

DESSERT Cinnamon Bun

White Chocolate Icing | Pecan Maple Syrup Pacific Rim, Twin Vineyards, Gewurtraminer

Lemongrass 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”; Sun-Sentinel: Top 10 Asian Restaurants in Florida; Florida Trend: Best New 20 Restaurants in South Florida.

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

APPETIZER

Homemade Vegetable Dumplings Lobster Shrimp Shumai

SALAD

Morikami Salad

Kale/Romaine/Enoki/Tomatoes/ Sesame Dressing

ENTREE

Masaman Kea

Lamb stewed for 8 hours/Thai Masaman Curry/Potatoes/ White Onions/Cashew Nuts/Roti

OR Goong Makham

Grilled Jumbo River Prawn/Tamarind Reduction/Shallots/Micro Cilantro/Spicy Lime Chili Dressing

OR

7 Premium Servings

You will venture through 7 raw premium sushi, each accompanied with the chef’s personal creation/Each piece of sushi garnished and seasoned to perfection

DESSERT

Japanese Macha Creme Brûlée

$140 per guest plus tax and gratuity

$120 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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Feast 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, four-course 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.

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

FLY...

Foie Gras Slider Seared Hudson valley foie grass, caramelized onion pate, fennel slaw, pomegranate barbecue Paired Pinot Grigio Santa Margarita

BREATH...

Kaffir lime/lemongrass sorbet

SING TOGETHER...

Duet of Duck Duck leg confit and breast, parsnip puree, “braised and glazed” kale, bulls' blood demi-glace

Duet Chanterelle crusted filet and Scallop 6 oz. filet mignon medallion, Gigantic Scallop, Chanterelle, brussels and salsify ragout, loganberry caviar demi-glace Choice of: Italian Barolo, French Rosé or Napa Chardonnary

SMILE...

S'mores' Mifredo Graham Sponge cake, bittersweet ganache, whipped marshmallow, vanilla bean ice cream More preferred wine

Rocco’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 COURSE Locally Caught Cobia Ceviche Shaved Shallots, Radish Sprouts, Cucumber, Florida Orange Blossom Honey, Ginger Infused Mezcal Agua Paired with Coconut Orange Margarita

SECOND COURSE El Taco Cubano Garlic Mojo Pork Carnitas with Jamon Serrano, SpicySweet Pickled Cucumber Relish, Aged Manchego Cheese & Roasted Habanero Mustard Served on Hand-ground Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Paired with Rosé Sangria

THIRD COURSE: Adobo Seared Filet Mignonette Herb Goat Cheese Crust, Charred Jalapeño Creamed Corn, Sherry-braised Rainbow Chard Paired with Tequila Tasting Flight

FOURTH COURSE: Florida Key Lime Margarita Pie Graham Crust & Mango Sorbet Paired with Extra Añjeo Sipping Tequila

$95 per guest plus tax and gratuity

$115 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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Indulge your palate with modern American shareable 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 Salt7 on Atlantic Avenue in beautiful Delray Beach.

Vic & Angelo’s Delray team is entirely dedicated to providing our guests with the very finest quality of Italian-American cuisine, accompanied with exceptional service and genuine hospitality. Amid recently changing ownership, our number one goal is to share our vision of a premium class restaurant and serve amazing food with excellent service. This Savor the Ave, we are excited to showcase Chef Mimo D’Amore’s love, passion and skill for cooking. It’s going to be an amazing night, so save the date and join us at our table.

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

32 S.E. Second Ave. | 561/274-7258 | salt7.com

FIRST COURSE Tempura Zucchini Blossoms English Peas, Seasoned Mascarpone, Carrot Ginger Puree

SECOND COURSE Gremolata Crusted Halibut Fiddlehead Ferns, Lobster Beurre Blanc

THIRD COURSE Grilled Prime NY Strip

Welcome cocktail by Redemption Bourbon

HORS D'OEUVRES Seared Scallops D'Amore Cauliflower Puree, Caramel Fennel, Truffle Caviar, Smoked Olive Oil Paired with Amelia Brut Rosé, Crémant De Bordeaux, France

ANTIPASTI Duck Confit Tortelloni Roasted Duck, Orange Zest, Foie Gras, Demi-Glace, Dry Fig, Sage Paired with Talbott Kali Hart, Pinot Noir, Monterey, California

ENTRÉE

Charred Tomato Compote, White Truffle Aioli, Braised Asparagus

Chilean Seabass

DESSERT

Truffle Mousse, Crispy Chicory, Citrus Reduction Paired with Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Meyer Lemon Tart Swiss Meringue, Huckleberry, Ginger

OR

$150 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Quinoa Parmigiano, Crunch Candied Walnuts, Dijon Mustard Paired with Da Vinci, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Buffalo Filet 'Mignon'

DOLCE Chocolate Rose Tiramisu Rose Flower Tiramisu, Coffee & Coconut Reduction, Mixed Berries House Made Limoncello

$130 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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From the owners of Jimmy’s Bistro in Delray Beach...

Boca Raton’s Best New Restaurant:

Fresh Fish, Local Produce, Garden Salads & Artisan Soups

Open 7 Days a Week 3:30pm - 10-ish pm

Featured Menu Specialties: Crispy Roasted Half Duck, Day Boat Diver Scallops

Beautiful Outdoor Garden Patio for Dining & Private Parties

Happy Hour: Food & Drink Specials: 3:30pm - 7:00pm Everyday Creative Cocktails & Top Flight Wines

6299 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton | 561-617-5965 | www.friestocaviar.com

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From bottom: tenderloin with sunchoke spuma, and hokkaido scallops

I F YO U G O PARKING: Parking garage HOURS: Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri.Sat., 5:30-11:30 p.m.; Brunch Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PRICES: Entrees $23-$50 WEBSITE: seminolehardrockhollywood. com/fine-dining

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Kuro Restaurant

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/327-7625 Written by LYNN KALBER

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rop some $5 bills into the James Bond 007 slot machines, then take your winnings a few feet farther into the Kuro Restaurant.

This glittering, silver and gold, upscale Japanese venue is inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Parking is extremely easy.

Getting in and out of the property is easy.

But trying combinations of tastes, textures and temperatures in multiple dishes here is like playing roulette. There are hits and there are misses.

Our server wanted us to try everything that was expensive.

His hustle lasted the entire length of dinner and got old quickly. He was attentive, but he forgot to put one entrée into the system, so we waited a while before we could move onto dessert.

He suggested the tuna crispy rice with spicy tuna and caviar ($16). That was four small pieces, delicious small bites with the soft tuna and crackle of rice. Anoth-

er strong recommendation was seared salmon sashimi, with apple chutney, Japanese 12-spice notes and creamy sesame aioli. It was a strange mixture, and the warmcold temps were jarring ($18).

A hit was the shrimp tempura ($18) with Key lime garlic aioli, although all of these dishes had smaller helpings and were meant for sharing.

A tuna avocado hand roll ($8) was nicely sized, very pretty and arrived with a lot of tuna and avocado in a seaweed wrap. By contrast, the $8 for one piece of Hamachi yellowtail sushi was too much. It was good, but not outstanding.

Our chicken amadare entrée ($22) had chicken prepared sous vide, and included broccolini and yuzu kosho-amadare sauce—a favorite of the night. So were the beef shishito ($10)—tender beef and extra-spicy shishito peppers— and beef negima ($14), which both came on two skewers each.

The Japanese Wagyu beef is a

very pricey $24 per ounce. For a table of four, our server estimated about 8-10 ounces. We passed, but if we had won a windfall in the casino, this is what we would order.

Desserts took us boldly to the world of food science, with sesame panna cotta ($12). This had gelatinous green cucumber balls, white quivering cubes of ginger gelee, a large pink foam ball and cubes of nori (seaweed) sponge. It tasted better than it looked. The Japanese doughnuts ($10) with three sauces (anko ganache, peanut butter, macha anglaise) were terrific. The chocolate hazelnut bar ($12) with raspberry gel and dark chocolate ganache was beautiful and tasted as good as it looked, too.

Headed by Executive Chef Alex Becker at the time of this writing (he was since replaced with Nicolas Mazier, formerly of Nobu in Miami Beach), the menu is extensive and interesting. We’d go back and order some new flavors buttressed with known quantities.

That would be our winning hand.

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I F YO U G O PARKING: Street, paid parking lot, valet HOURS: Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m. to midnight; Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Brunch Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PRICES: Entrees $12-$29 WEBSITE: parktaverndelray.com Smoked fish dip

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ark Tavern’s menu is much like its atmosphere—all over the board.

While modern menus try to have a good sampling of dishes, Park’s variety is over the top. Here you get grilled Antarctic salmon, sweet corn agnolotti, spiced duck breast, fish and chips, Maine lobster roll, prime rib, enormous burgers, oysters, cauliflower fried rice, Italian burrata, Maryland crab cake, Ahi tuna tartare and a whole passel more.

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one is smiling. The high-top seating is full of the very young to the fairly old, which is not something seen in most bars. Service is excellent. The food is fresh, creative and emerges from the kitchen quickly.

The generous fish and chips, for example, have a light tempura batter around the tender northern Atlantic cod. The mahi-mahi soft tacos also had tempura batter, and the excellent, light slaw carried slight heat from the tomatillo sauce and chipotle mayo. Burgers passed us by the dozens—there

are six kinds, including veggie and turkey options.

It is noisy inside (outside tables are quieter), but a conversation can still be had. In the dining room, TVs line one wall, and the games are reflected in mirrors on the opposite wall. It’s a bustling choreography, where people-watching is as interesting as the menu.

Open since 2012, Park Tavern is owned by the same group that runs popular El Camino and Cut 432 restaurants. It’s clear their vision is working here, too.

AARON BRISTOL

Written by LYNN KALBER

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T I F YO U G O PARKING: Parking lot or valet HOURS: Sun.-Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5 to 11 p.m.

PRICES: Entrees $15-$33 WEBSITE: tanjoreusa. com

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he sign above Tanjore restaurant reads “Modern, eclectic Indian,” and if that also means beautifully prepared, well spiced, lower fat, fresh food, then it is truth in advertising.

You can find a little bit of everything here; ingredients and dishes span all parts of the country.

That, combined with co-owner Christopher Corda’s Michelin-star experience and chef/co-owner Yogendra Dhwale’s skill in the kitchen, means you’re likely to have a not-so-normal Indian meal.

In a good way.

Tanjore opened in November 2017, in the space vacated by Sapphire. But only the décor hints at an older tenant, with luxe white leather booths and banquettes, and a sunken ceiling surrounded by rotating red, green and blue

lights. It’s kind of an odd disco vibe, but not annoying.

The menu is divided into seafood, chicken, lamb (lots of lamb!), vegetarian and breads. The breads include, thankfully, six different kinds of naan ($4-$6)—the light dough surrounding a bit of air and soft bites, a staple that here is highlighted with rosemary or garlic or onion or mushroom truffle or Afghani nuts and raisins. I wouldn’t turn down a dinner of just naan.

But wait, there’s more! The large selection is enhanced by the house-roasted and -ground spices.

The Angarey tandoori chicken ($18) is“the Indian version of a fajita,”said a guest, as it came to the table on a large metal server, smoking and hissing and smelling wonderful. All eyes followed its path. We tried chicken tikka, Malai

kebab, Tandoori jhinga (a very spicy shrimp marinated in yogurt with toasted, ground cumin seeds, ginger, garlic paste, chili powder), Tangdi kebab and tiny, tender lamb chops made in boti style (marinated in spiced yogurt, then grilled or fried), all as part of a tandoori mixed grill ($33). It was enough to feed at least three people. White rice with cumin seeds was aromatic and delicious as a side dish.

Dessert was rice pudding ($9) with candied almonds, puffed basmati rice, raisins and a smooth, sweet taste. The Ras malai dish ($9), from the Bengal region, has small rounds of cottage cheese flavored with cardamom and saffron and cooked with condensed milk. This is a lightly sweet way to end a meal. It’s like eating air—but good air.

AARON BRISTOL

Written by LYNN KALBER

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Golf, Beach, Tennis, Repeat!

A Seagate Resort membership offers more options for fun: • 18-hole championship course and practice facilities • Legendary golf instructor, Craig Harmon • Kids’ golf and tennis programs • Har-Tru tennis courts • Seagate Beach Club access for Resort and Associate members* • Selection of world-class dining venues • 4,200 sq. ft. fitness center, classes, and pools

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DINING GUIDE Palm Beach County BOCA RATON Abe & Louie’s—2200 Glades Road. Steakhouse.

All Americans are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among them the right to a thick, juicy, perfectly cooked steak. At this posh, comfortable (and expensive) meatery, the USDA Prime steaks are indeed thick, juicy and perfectly cooked, also massively flavorful and served in enormous portions. Don’t miss the New York sirloin or prime rib, paired in classic steakhouse fashion with buttery hash browns and uber-creamy creamed spinach. Chased with an ice-cold martini or glass of red wine from the truly impressive list, it’s happiness pursued and captured. • Lunch/ brunch Sun.-Fri., dinner nightly. 561/447-0024. $$$$

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Arturo’s Ristorante—6750 N. Federal

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Biergarten—309 Via De Palmas, #90. German/ Pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $$

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Highway. Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room; slightly formal, rigorously professional service; and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style. You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like the veal shank served on a bed of risotto. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/997-7373. $$$

Bluefin Sushi and Thai—861 N.W. 51st St., Suite 1. Sushi/Thai. Arrive early for a table at this Asian hot spot—it’s popular with no reservations for parties fewer than six. Don’t skip the tempura lobster bomb, big in both size and taste. The ginger snapper will impress both Instagram and your stomach. Try the chicken satay and pad Thai. Bluefin offers a variety of dishes from multiple cultures, all well done. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/981-8986. $$

Boca Landing —999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. The Waterstone Resort & Marina’s signature restaurant, Boca Landing, offers the city’s only waterside dining and shows off its prime location and views. Heavy on small plates, the menu features tuna crudo, fried calamari and a killer cheese and charcuterie board. Probably the best dish, though, is the charred filet mignon with a red wine bone marrow reduction, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second. • Dinner nightly.

561/226-3022. $$$ Bonefish Grill—21065 Powerline Road.

Seafood. Market-fresh seafood is the cornerstone, like Chilean sea bass prepared over a wood-burning grill and served with sweet Rhea’s topping (crabmeat, sautéed spinach and a signature lime, tomato and garlic sauce.) • Dinner nightly. Lunch on Saturdays.

Brunch on Sundays. 561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-1310; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$

Brio Tuscan Grille —5050 Town Center Circle, #239. Italian. The Boca outpost of this national chain does what it set out to do—dish up big portions of well-made, easily accessible Italian-esque fare at a reasonable price. If you’re looking for bruschetta piled with fresh cheeses and vegetables or house-made fettuccine with tender shrimp and lobster in a spicy lobster butter sauce, you’ll be one happy diner. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/392-3777. (Other Palm Beach County locations: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., 561/622-0491; CityPlace, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., 561/835-1511) $$

Burtons Grill & Bar —5580 N. Military Trail.

New American. Known for its reliable food as well as its non-gluten, Paleo and “B Choosy” kids menu, the first Florida location for this restaurant is deservedly crowded, so make reservations. Don’t miss the General Tso’s cauliflower, the pan-seared salmon (Paleo), the crab cakes or the Key lime pie. Popular half-portions are available, too.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/465-2036. $$

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137 Butcher Block Grill—7000 W. Camino Real.

Steakhouse/Contemporary American. This casual steakhouse with a Mediterranean twist, an all-kosher menu, and a local, seasonal, sustainable ethos gives the stuffy old-fashioned meatery a swift kick in the sirloin.

Beef here is all-natural and grass-fed, delivering big, rich, earthy flavor. Seafood, whether raw (tuna tartare) or simply grilled (wild-caught salmon), is palate-pleasing as well. Don’t miss the fresh mozzarella, made and assembled into a salad at your table. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3035. $$$

The Capital Grille —6000 Glades Road.

Steaks. This is one of more than three dozen restaurants in a national chain, but the Boca Grille treats you like a regular at your neighborhood restaurant. Steaks, dry-aged if not Prime, are flavorful and cooked with precision, while starters from the pan-fried calamari to the restaurant’s signature spin on the Cobb salad are nicely done too. Parmesan truffle fries are crispy sticks of potato heaven; chocolate-espresso cake a study in shameless, and luscious, decadence. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/368-1077. $$$

Casa D’Angelo —171 E. Palmetto Park Road.

Italian. Angelo Elia’s impeccable Italian restaurant is a delight, from the stylish room to the suave service to the

expansive wine list, not to mention food that’s by turn elegant, hearty, bold, subtle and always delicious. Dishes off the regular menu make excellent choices, like chargrilled jumbo prawns with artichoke, arugula, lemon and olive oil. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/996-1234. $$$

Casimir French Bistro —416 Via De Palmas, Suite 81. French. Take a trip overseas without leaving the city and enjoy excellently prepared traditional French dishes, such as duck l’orange or beef bourguignon, or go with Cajun chicken and veal Milanese.

The comfortable dining room is a Parisian experience, as is the apple tarte tatin. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/955-6001. $$$

The Cheesecake Factory —5530 Glades Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya. Don’t forget about the cheesecakes, from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/802-3838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711). $$

Chez Marie French Bistro—5030 Champion Blvd. French. Marie will greet you at the door of this nicely decorated, intimate, classic French restaurant tucked in the corner of a strip shopping area. From escargot encased in garlic butter, parsley and breadcrumbs to a tender duck a l’orange to an unforgettable crepe Suzette, you’ll be in Paris all evening. Voila! Also on the menu: pan-seared foie gras, tasty onion soup, seabass Bouillabaisse, coq au vin, rack of lamb, salads and more desserts. • Dinner nightly.

561/997-0027. $$

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

Cuban Café —3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Suite B-30. Cuban. Diners pack this traditional Cuban restaurant for lunch specials that start at $7.95, including slow-roasted pork served with white rice and black beans. Other highlights include the Cuban sandwich and (on the dinner menu only) lechón asado. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $

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Andrew Balick

With six “Tap” rooms to his credit, this corporate chef’s workplace spans from Coral Gables to Boca Raton Written by LYNN KALBER

“[The Vitamix blender is] the most amazing for making purees, sauces, dressings.

If that’s out of commission, we are in trouble.”

—Andrew Balick

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hef Andrew Balick likes to start his days by biking or going for a run, then heading to work. And he really starts running there.

Balick is the executive corporate chef and partner for TapCo, which owns Tap 42 restaurants (including one in Boca Raton), and for the recently opened Bar Rita in Fort Lauderdale.

It’s a total of six venues.

“Every day, I travel to

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a different store,” says Balick. “And I always go to the kitchen. I take great pleasure that we’ve been able to create a stable platform for so many chefs. That’s my favorite part, working with them and figuring out how to make our business better.”

His culinary background includes South Beach (Azul at the Mandarin Oriental Miami, the Ritz-Carltons in South Beach and Fort Lauderdale, among others), and he went to the University of Florida before heading to Johnson & Wales University’s culinary school.

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Best lesson learned from another chef?

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What is the one thing you have to have in your professional kitchens?

It’s going to sound funny, but the Vitamix blender is essential. It’s the most amazing for making purees, sauces, dressings. If that’s out of commission, we are in trouble. We have them everywhere: bars, kitchen.

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DaVinci’s of Boca —6000 Glades Road.

Italian. Expect carefully prepared Italian fare that will satisfy both traditionalists and the more adventurous. The former will like crisp, greaseless fried calamari and hearty lasagna made with fresh pasta.

The latter will enjoy creamy burrata with prosciutto, bacon jam and arugula and a branzino served with spinach, clams and shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/362-8466. $$

Domus Italian Restaurant—187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Italian. The “Best Spaghetti & Meatballs Ever” dish is pretty darn close to being just that. The burrata with tomato carpaccio, melt-in-your-mouth Dover sole almondine, orecchiette con sausage and linguine vongole are part of a very good menu. From Sicilian fish salad to veal piccata, a light calamari fritti to chicken Parmesan, you can find something for all appetites. Save room for the tartufo. • Dinner nightly. 561/419-8787. $$$

Dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental.

The simple pleasures of the table—good food, personable service, comfortable ambience—are what this modestly stylish restaurant is all about. The menu has a strong Italian bent, evidenced by dishes like a trio of fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with an airy three-cheese

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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 Choice short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/417-5836. $$

Frank & Dino’s —39 S.E. First Ave. Italian.

The Rat Pack is alive and well here in both décor and soundtrack. So, too, are traditional Italian dishes such as Dentice oreganata, capellini Pomodoro and tiramisu.

But you may want to get there early for one of the longest happy hours around (11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) for Damiano meatballs, filet mignon sliders or antipasto misto between lunch and dinner. • Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly. 561/218-4636. $$$

Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen—399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. American. Natural, seasonal, sustainable.

You’ll enjoy the varied menu, and won’t believe it’s made without butters or creams. Try the too-good-to-be-true buffalo-style cauliflower appetizer, the seared salmon or buffalo burger, and have apple skillet for dessert. Healthy never tasted so good. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/826-2625. $$

Grand Lux Cafe —6000 Glades Road, inside Town Center at Boca Raton. American. The Cheesecake Factory’s sister brand is an upscale take on the original formula, with an atmosphere inspired by the great cafes of Europe. The menu offers a range of international flavors, and the specialty baked-to-order desserts are always a big hit. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on Saturday and Sunday. 561/392-2141. $$

The Grille On Congress —5101 Congress 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.

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reasons why this is one of the most popular business lunch spots in all of Boca, including menu items like Cajun trout, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$$

Jimmy’s Fries to Caviar —6299 N. Federal Highway. Contemporary American. Going one better than soup to nuts defines Jimmy Mills’ Boca restaurant, 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.Try the seasonal soups as well. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/617-5965. $$

Josephine’s —5751 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

Tradition trumps trendy, and comfort outweighs chic at this Boca favorite. The ambience is quiet and stately but not stuffy, and the menu is full of hearty dishes to soothe the savage appetite, like three-cheese eggplant rollatini and chicken scarpariello. • Dinner nightly.

561/988-0668. $$

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Asian. This Asian-inspired gastropub delivers an inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters is its angry shrimp dumplings and the char sui pork belly bao bun. The Saigon duck pho is yet one more reason to go.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/347-7322. $$

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Kathy’s Gazebo Café —4199 N. Federal Highway. Traditional French. Elegance, civility and very good food meet here for dinners that last at least two hours, and it’s worth it. Try the Dover sole (pricey, but it won’t disappoint), the escargot, coq au vin if it’s a nightly special, gazpacho, duck, veal, lobster and more. Don’t forget the rich, well-crafted desserts. Classical dining at a longtime standard; jackets recommended. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$

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t the West Palm Beach GreenMarket for the past few years, the ArtPie booth should be one stop. There are about 26 different little pies (think empanadas) named after famous people: Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, Maria Callas, Lucille Ball, Billie Jean King, Ella Fitzgerald, Audrey Hepburn, Frida Kahlo, Josephine Baker.

Each is a small work of art, and then inside each is another work of savory or sweet art: the combination of flavors with beef and chicken, pork, vegetarian, cheeses, sweets. The only problem is deciding which one to choose. You can eat them at the market, or take them home. They keep well and are a nice, easy lunch or dinner.

Try the Mata Hari (chorizo, sweet onions, mozzarella, flour and Monique’s special seasoning) and the Georgia O’Keeffe (six cheeses, oregano, flour and Monique’s seasoning).

Monique Font Delacroix is the creative behind the brand, introducing ArtPies 15 years ago in her Key Biscayne restaurant. They’re about $6 each, artpieusa.com —Lynn Kalber

Ke’e Grill—17940 N. Military Trail, Suite 700.

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Instead of a happy hour, Madison’s offers classic “Early Bird” pricing, with generous discounts on entrees for patrons seated by 5:30.

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Traditional American. In this busy dining scene for more than 30 years, you will find a lot of seafood (fried calamari, blue crab cakes, yellowtail snapper Francaise and lots more), a few steak, chicken, lamb and pork options, and a quality house-made apple crisp. Your traditional choices are baked, fried, breaded, grilled, broiled, sauteed. With Provencal, Francaise, maple mustard glaze, toasted macadamia nut pesto and piccata twists. A consistent crowd for a consistent menu. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$

La Nouvelle Maison—455 E. Palmetto Park Blvd. French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, white-glove service and a trio of stylish dining rooms make Arturo Gismondi’s homage to Boca’s storied La Vieille Maison the home away from home to anyone who appreciates the finer points of elegant dining. The cuisine showcases both first-rate ingredients and precise execution, whether

a generous slab of silken foie gras with plum gastrique, posh lobster salad, cookbook-perfect rendition of steak frites and an assortment of desserts that range from homey apple tart to bananas Foster with chocolate and Grand Marnier. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-3003. $$$

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La Villetta —4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, 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). 561/3628403. $$$

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Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St., Suite 103.

French. Don’t overlook this small, unassuming bastion of traditional French cookery. That would be a mistake, because the dishes that virtually scream “creativity” can’t compare to the quiet pleasures served here—like cool, soothing vichyssoise, delicate fillet of sole with nutty brown butter sauce or perfectly executed crème brûlee. Good food presented without artifice at a fair price never goes out of fashion. • Dinner nightly.

561/620-0033. $$ Louie Bossi’s —100 E. Palmetto Park Road.

Italian. This jumping joint serves terrific Neapolitan pizza (thin crust), but don’t miss the other entrées. Start with a charcuterie/cheese plate and grab the amazing breadsticks. All breads and pastas are made on the premises. Other faves include the carbonara and the calamari, and save room for house-made gelato. Unusual features: Try the bocce ball court included with the retro Italian décor. • Lunch and dinner daily, weekend brunch. 561/336-6699. $$$

Luff’s Fish House —390 E. Palmetto Park Road. Seafood. A renovated 1920s bungalow houses this shipshape restaurant, in addition to two large, outdoor deck and patio areas. It’s known for familiar dish names with new tweaks: smoked fish-hummus dip, falafel fish fritters, crab guacamole, mussels in coconut curry broth, plus the paella on Sundays only. Don’t leave without the enormous slice of the Key lime pie, topped with meringue on a graham cracker crust. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/609-2660. $$

Madison’s —2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle.

American. This location is something of a Bermuda Triangle for restaurants, with at least four restaurants preceding this local outpost of a Canadian chain that styles itself a “New York grill and bar.” What Madison’s has going for it is an exceedingly handsome and capacious space, and service that is as professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/9940808. $$$ Maggiano’s—21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Italian.

Do as the Italians do, and order family-style: Sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, a salad, two pastas, two entrées and two desserts. The menu also includes lighter takes on staples like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo and chicken piccata. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$

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Mario’s Osteria —1400 Glades Road, Suite 210. Italian. This popular spot is swanky, but the rustic Italian fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions. Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes” are on the new menu, as are butternut squash ravioli and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$ Matteo’s—233 S. Federal Highway, Suite 108.

Italian. Hearty Italian and Italian-American food, served in giant “family style” portions, needs no reinventing.

Though there is no shortage of local restaurants cooking in that genre, it’s the details of preparation and service that make Matteo’s stand out. Baked clams are a good place to start, as is the reliable chopped salad. Linguini frutti di mare is one of the best in town. • Dinner nightly.

561/392-0773. $$

Max’s Grille —404 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. After 24 years in Mizner Park, Dennis Max’s modern American bistro is a true local classic.

The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, and the ambience is that of a smooth-running big-city bistro. Service is personable and proficient. The menu is composed of dishes you really want to eat, from the applewood bacon-wrapped meatloaf to the wickedly indulgent crème brûlèe pie. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/368-0080. $$

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Center Circle, Suite 219. Steakhouse. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. While the star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, seasonally featured is the American Wagyu New York strip. Finish off your meal with one of the decadent desserts.• Dinner nightly.

561/392-7724. $$$$

New York Prime —2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steakhouse. This wildly popular Boca meatery Monday, Monday packs them in with swift, professional service, classy supper club ambience and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner nightly. 561/998-3881. $$$$ Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria —2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904. Italian. Cross Naples (thin, blistered crust, judicious toppings) with Connecticut (fresh clams and no tomato sauce), and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the pies coming out of Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-2900. $$

Ouzo Bay Greek Kouzina—201 Plaza Real. Greek-American. This sleek Mizner Park destination combines Maryland and Greek dishes, reflecting the flagship Ouzo Bay in Baltimore. You’ll find classic Greek dishes done right here: the spanakopita, dolmades and baklava are excellent. A large variety of fish are flown in daily and served whole or deboned, but always well prepared. Try the crab cakes with your ouzo. Opa! • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/757-0082. $$$

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) $$

Prezzo —5560 N. Military Trail. Italian. A reincarnation of a popular 1990s Boca venue, this version has updated the dining room, kept the yummy oven-baked focaccia bread slices, and added a 21st-century taste to the menu. Don’t miss the tender bone-in pork chop, risotto croquettes, thin-crust pizza and seafood specials.

Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are on the menu, too.

• Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/314-6840. $$

Rack’s 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 homey 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 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. $$ Ristorante Sapori —301 Via de Palmas, Royal Palm Place. Italian. Sapori features fresh fish, veal and chicken dishes imbued with subtle flavors. The grilled Italian branzino, the veal chop Milanese and the zuppa di pesce served over linguine are especially tasty, and the pasta (all 17 kinds!) is available in full and half orders, with your choice of 15 zesty sauces. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/367-9779. $$

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143 Ruth’s Chris —225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Suite 100.

Steakhouse. Not only does this steakhouse favorite emphasize its New Orleans roots, it also distinguishes itself from its competitors by just serving better food.

The signature chopped salad has a list of ingredients as long as a hose but they all work together. And how can you not like a salad topped with crispy fried onion strings? Steaks are USDA Prime and immensely flavorful, like a perfectly seared New York strip. The white chocolate bread pudding is simply wicked. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-6746. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561/514-3544; 661 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/863-0660.) $$$$

Tap 42 —5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 247.

Seasons 52 —2300 Executive Center Drive.

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 Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/994-2828. $$

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.) $$

Six Tables a Restaurant—112 N.E. Second St., Boca Raton. American. Chef/owner Jonathan Fyhrie has a unique, elegant, one-seating, prix-fixe dinner and only six tables. The decor reflects the food, which is innovative in unexpected but attractive ways.

Open since 2004, this restaurant’s staying power proves the pull of a beautiful space, amazing food and special attention from a talented staff. The velvety lobster bisque is a signature dish. The night’s options can include rack of lamb, filet au poivre, wild Scottish king salmon, crispy duck and more, all done beautifully. Plan on a two-to-three-hour dinner. It’s worth it. • Dinner nightly. 561/347-6260. $$$$ Sushi Ray —5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 111.

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 $22. • Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner nightly.

561/394-9506. $$

Tanzy—301 Plaza Real. Italian. Part of the swanky iPic Theater complex (though it does not service the theater), this handsome spot relies on quality ingredients and careful preparation instead of culinary special effects and car chases. The Parma Bar, a sort of sushi bar for meat and cheese fanatics, also does terrific quattro formaggio fiocchi and spiced pear. The scarletta pepper steak and bone-in pork chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. For dessert, try the red velvet bread pudding and your choice of a trio of sorbets. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly.

Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$

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. 561/2355819. $

Taverna Kyma—6298 N. Federal Highway.

Temper Grille —9858 Clint Moore Road.

American tapas. Even though it’s a tapas place, the portions are large, so plan to share your dishes or take home leftovers. Try the Temper Yakisoba noodles spicy or hot, lamb pops, shrimp bites and steak chimmis. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. 561/717-8081. $$ Trattoria Romana—499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The service is at a level not always seen in local restaurants. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if they include impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca.

• Dinner nightly. 561/393-6715. $$$

True —147 S.E. First Ave. American. True is the only place in South Florida to eat authentic Baltimore crab cakes. This small, unpretentious venue reminds us of a Key West food shack. The food is fabulous. Try anything with crab (crab dip, crab soup, crab sliders), but don’t miss the bacon-wrapped dates, beef brisket sliders and Fetacomply salad.• Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/417-5100. $$ True Food Kitchen—6000 Glades Road.

Eco-chic health food. This chain was co-founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the health food guru, so dishes here reflect the “anti-inflammatory” diet he prescribes. You’ll find some delicious items that won’t require a loosening of the belt. The menu is seasonal and changes regularly, so if the terrific edamame dumplings are available, grab them. Same for the burger, herb hummus and desserts.

There’s bound to be something for all tastes.• Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/419-8105. $$

Buzz Bites II New Foodie Spots that Opened in 2018

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re you a foodie explorer, always looking for your next memorable meal? You’re in luck here, because you can visit a new venue each week and still not experience everything. Here are some places that opened in 2018.  CRAZY UNCLE MIKE’S, 6450 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

Opened October 2018  DON CHEPO’S, 6897 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton. Opened October 2018  UNION 27, 451 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. Opened October 2018  GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET, 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach. Opened in February 2018 with 10 food vendors, then added more during the year.  PROPER ICE CREAM, 1445 N. Congress Ave., Delray Beach. Opened June 2018 (Coming soon to downtown Delray)  MOVIE BISTRO, Cinemark Palace 20, 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton.

Opened May 2018  SQUARE ONE, 2222 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Opened March 2018  POMPANO BEACH HOUSE, 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. Opened March 2018  COYO TACO, 337 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach. Opened April 2018  MAZIE’S, 3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Opened March 2018  LOCH BAR, Mizner Park, 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Opened December 2018.

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Red Infiniti Cake “The items on the dessert cart were designed in a very thoughtful way, for the overall experience.

We want it to be an experience for you. We want it to ignite a memory, and we want that memory to bring you to the cake.”

— James Rosselle

By James Rosselle, executive pastry chef for Tanzy/iPic Entertainment, 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/922-6699; tanzyrestaurant.com

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uests dining at Tanzy can close their meal with something sinfully sweet: the Raspberry Infiniti Cake, the queen of the restaurant’s dessert cart. Enrobed in a glaze of red and topped with a gold foil crown, it’s a cake that gives you no choice but to request a slice.

Pastry chef James Rosselle splits his time between Los Angeles and South Florida, and was inspired to revamp the red velvet pavlova he created for Tuck Room Tavern and City Perch in California. Rosselle wanted to keep the same red coloring, but without pouring endless

GO FOR THE GOLD The cake is topped with a piece of 24-carat gold leaf foil.

SIMPLY RED Instead of using red food coloring to make it a red velvet cake, Rosselle mixes in raspberry puree for color and taste.

WASTE NOT No need for any cake to go to waste—Rosselle uses the leftover cake he cuts from the top to use as crumbles at the base of the cake.

(Psst—it’s also a great way to hide any icing or glaze inconsistencies at the bottom!)

amounts of red food coloring into the batter, so he turned to raspberry.

With a raspberry puree, the red color comes alive in the cake. He then carefully and meticulously covers the cake in a raspberry buttercream, a process that can take up to an hour. It goes into the refrigerator until it’s completely firm before it undergoes the final step, the pièce de résistance: a red mirror glaze dripped over the cake.

It’s this shiny exterior that earned the cake its name, coined by a colleague during a company contest: the Red Infiniti Cake,

inspired by infinity swimming pools.

The final touches pull the cake together into a work of art: a leaf of 24-carat gold, juicy raspberries and a train of red velvet cake crumbles. All of the restaurant’s produce, including the berries on this dessert, are sourced from local farms.

“I think it’s a great experience because you can actually taste what a real raspberry is like—sour, sweet, tart.”

All hail the queen.

— CHRISTIANA LILLY

BUTTERED UP While red velvet cake is traditionally made with cream cheese, Rosselle uses buttercream in his recipe. “I promise with this one you’re not going to miss the cream cheese icing,” he says.

FARM TO CAKE The fresh raspberries, and other produce, are purchased at Farmer Jay Pure Organics and Bedner’s.

WEB EXTRA: For Rosselle’s recipe, visit BOCAMAG.COM/ FEBRUARY-2019.

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DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Twenty Twenty Grille —141 Via Naranjas, Suite 45. Contemporary American. You’ve probably licked postage stamps that are larger than Ron and Rhonda Weisheit’s tiny jewel box of a restaurant, but what it lacks in space it more than makes up for in charm, sophistication and imaginative, expertly crafted food. Virtually everything is made in-house, from the trio of breads that first grace your table to the pasta in a suave dish of tagliatelle with duck and chicken confit.

Don’t miss the jerk pork belly and grilled veal strip loin.

• Dinner nightly. 561/990-7969. $$$

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Villagio Italian Eatery —344 Plaza Real. Italian. The classic Italian comfort food at this Mizner Park establishment is served with flair and great attention to detail. The reasonably priced menu—with generous portions—includes all your favorites (veal Parmesan, Caesar salad) and some outstanding seafood dishes (Maine lobster with shrimp, mussels and clams on linguine). There is a full wine list and ample people-watching given the prime outdoor seating. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561-447-2257. $$ Vino —114 N.E. Second St. Wine Bar/Italian. An impressive wine list of some 200 bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” includes roasted red peppers with Provolone, as well as ricotta gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $$

WEST BOCA Boon’s Asian Bistro —19605 N. State Road 7. Japanese/Thai. This is one of two Boon’s (the other is in Delray Beach), and it’s where the rush to eat excellent sushi started. The fast-moving staff is choreographed to deliver dishes such as shrimp pad Thai that’s light, delicate and happily filled with shrimp. The Thai fried rice is unusually delicate too, with lots of egg, and is some of the best around. The sushi rolls are as fresh and inventive (try the Daimyo roll) as they are beautifully presented. Go early or call for a reservation. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly.

561/883-0202. $$

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Ditmas Kitchen—21077 Powerline Road.

Contemporary kosher. This west Boca restaurant is named after a Brooklyn avenue in a district known for its food. Here you’ll find very good casual food, and no dairy products are used. Try the Hibachi salmon, all-kale Caesar salad, the shnitzel sandwich. • Dinner Sun.-Thurs.

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La Ferme—9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/Mediterranean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall. Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with the foie gras terrine and proceed to lamb rack or pan-seared salmon with braised baby artichokes.

C’est délicieux. • Dinner nightly. 561/654-6600. $$$ Oliv Pit Athenian Grille—6006 S.W. 18th St. Modern Greek. The owners’ goal of bringing together the best of Greek cooking under one roof, much like the melting pot that is Athens, is covered here in an extensive menu. The best way to enjoy the food is to share it: the Pikilia trio with tzatziki, spicy feta and eggplant spread is a starting place. Try the mix grill platter and the hearty red Greek wine. End the night with a unique, velvety frappe cappuccino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-2049. $$ Tempura House —9858 Clint Moore Road, #C112. Japanese/Asian. Dark wood, rice paper and tiles fill the space. An appetizer portion of Age Natsu, fried eggplant, is a consummate Japanese delicacy. Don’t miss the ITET roll with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with spicy mayo, tempura flakes and eel sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/883-6088. $$

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Villa Rosano—9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian. You

La Ferme

can be forgiven for imagining yourself in some rustic Italian hill town as the smells of garlic and tomato sauce waft through the air. Start by sopping up the house olive oil with slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto and delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/470-0112. $$

BOYNTON BEACH Bar Louie —1500 Gateway Blvd., #100.

Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $ Driftwood —2005 S. Federal Highway. Modern

Simon Says

Sushi Simon is known for its eccentric names for the fish rolls: Try the Dancing Eel, the Sexy Salmon or the Tokyo Red Light.

American. Take food combos that sound unusual (popcorn sauce, avocado chocolate ice cream) but that taste wonderful and you’ve got Chef Jimmy Everett’s ideas on the table. They don’t last long, because they taste terrific.

Try the smoked swordfish, the lobster with pickled okra, ricotta dumplings, the burger with gouda, the grilled octopus and pastrami’d chicken breast with roasted cabbage. • Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/733-4782. $$

Josie’s Italian Ristorante—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed chef and South bocamag.com

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Buzz Bites III Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival returns

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et ready to run for a lobster roll!

Ferret out the fried clams! Size up those shrimp dinners!

The Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival is back, March 9-10, 2019, at Downtown Delray Beach and Old School Square. That means you can eat seafood until you’re swimming in scallops, munching on mussels and pairing them with good wines. Or craft beers.

In between your first tasting and dessert, you can shop for arts and crafts made by Florida artists. Then go back for the ceviche. Stop and listen to the live entertainment, and just enjoy great food and wine along with beautiful weather.

This festival is free, but you should take a gander at the tasting and pairing seminars offered. Those require tickets, which you can find at wineandseafoodfest.com. Hours are March 9, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and March 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

—Lynn Kalber

Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello is back at Josie’s after a brief stint at Boca’s Prezzo, and his magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant is duly noted. His influence is evident in the daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either.

• Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/364-9601. $$

Prime Catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood. Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret.

The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish.

Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

Sushi Simon —1614 S. Federal Highway.

Japanese. It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam

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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. $$

50 Ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$

Angelo Elia Pizza • Bar • Tapas— 16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.-Sun. Dinner nightly.

561/381-0037. $ Apeiro Kitchen & Bar —14917 Lyons Road.

Mediterranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccan-spiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/501-4443. $$ 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-gal-

lon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.– Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

The Banyan—189 N.E. Second Ave. American.

Snuggled under its namesake banyan tree in Pineapple Grove, this modern restaurant boasts a bright pink neon bar with bright cocktails, too. Try the purple Aviation gin cocktail paired with the Maryland crab bites or the Yum Yum Shrimp with spicy-sweet sriracha aioli. Sliders, tacos, mac trios and flatbreads do not disappoint. Order the crème brûlée cheesecake if it’s available. • 561/563-8871. $$

Batch Gastropub —14813 Lyons Road.

Gastropub. Definitely try the homemade batches of cocktails on tap, which give this west Delray gastropub its name. The artisanal mixes boast ingredients such as H.M. Tonic No. 22—the crisp, tangy part of a very good gin and tonic. The heirloom tomato and feta salad is a highlight with Champagne vinaigrette dressing.

Also popular are the brisket and short rib burgers, the avocado toast and the chicken Caesar. But the drinks are what you’ll remember. • Brunch Sat.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/877-0000. $$

HISTORY ALIVE! The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum announces a campaign to build new exhibits at the History Museum.

The new exhibits will document Boca Raton’s history from pre-history to the early 2000s and will include: Timeline exhibit • Pioneer exhibit • Addison Mizner exhibit • WWII and IBM exhibits • New Research Library • And more!

Call (561) 395-6766 ext. 101 or visit www.bocahistory.org/ history-alive for more information.

Join us in celebrating our local history!

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Beg for More Izakaya —19 S.E. Fifth Ave. Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the small plates full of everything except sushi. No sushi. And that’s fine. Try the takoyaki (octopus balls), the crispy salmon tacos and anything with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice. There are pasta, teriyaki and simmered duck with bok choy dishes—or 16 varieties of yakitori (food on skewers). You’ll be back to beg for more.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/563-8849. $$

Caffe Luna Rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray

Brulé Bistro —200 N.E. Second Ave. Con-

City Oyster —213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This

temporary American. The menu changes daily but some faves here include filet mignon carpaccio, seared tuna poke, seared diver scallops, slow-cooked lamb pappardelle, and more. Oh, and the Meyer lemon tart? ‘Nuff said. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/274-2046. $$

stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with a jumbo crab cake. This is the place to see and be seen in Delray, and the food lives up to its profile. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

Buddha Sky Bar —217 E. Atlantic Ave.

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#3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly.

561/450-7557. $$

Crispy salmon tacos at Beg for More Izakaya

Midnight Munchies

Skip the Taco Bell drive-through: El Camino offers $2 tacos, $3 beers and $4 glasses of wine from midnight to 2 a.m.

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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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Beach. Italian. This multiple Delray Beach-award winning restaurant has sparkling service, comfort food taken to a higher level, and a setting just steps from the Atlantic. Open since 1993, and a success since then, they dish up big flavors in a tiny space, so call for reservations. Try the calamari fritto misto, then the rigatoni pomodoro and leave room for dessert. Or come back for breakfast. • Open daily from breakfast through dinner.

561-274-9404. $$

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. $$$ Dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same provocative, whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms, too, like shake-n-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232. $$

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. $

El Camino —15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$

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The Grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef and sommelier Michael Haycook and Dining Room Manager Paul Strike 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. $$

Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar— 1841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken.

Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$

Henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution

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Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair—owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb.

• Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$

Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for more than three decades. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the calves brains. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$

J&J Seafood Bar & Grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue— owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options.

Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$

Jimmy’s Bistro —9 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. This small gem off noisy Atlantic Avenue is big on taste and ambience, and has been busy since 2009. You can travel the world with dumplings, conch fritters, pork schnitzel, rigatoni Bolognese, étouffée and more. Reservations are recommended at

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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. $$

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Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-6241. $$$

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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. $$ Park Tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. Don’t miss the decadent soft pretzel bites. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

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. $$$ Established 1991

Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$

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Salt7—32 S.E. Second Ave. Modern American. All the pieces needed to create a top-notch restaurant are here: talented chef, great food, excellent service. From the pea risotto to the crab cake to the signature steaks and a lot more, this is a venue worth the money. Thanks goes to Executive Chef Paul Niedermann, who won TV’s notorious “Hell’s Kitchen” show, and his talent is displayed here on the plate.

• Dinner Mon.-Sat. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-7258. $$$

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Italian. Dinner can be pricey at this sister property to the Miami Beach Sardinia, but that problem is solved by ordering half-portions of the paellas and pastas, plus the option for a quartino of wine (always a plus). The light goat cheese ravioli is lip-smaking. The arancini appetizer’s five balls of Sardinian couscous with ground meat and spices pop with flavor, and two orders could serve as dinner. Try the mozzarella bar or the chef’s tasting menu with paired wines. Loyal diners have found Sardinian sweetness here.

• Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/332-3406. $$$ Sundy House—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$

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 here. 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. $$

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Tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world Tasty Tunes

Cafe Boulud features live music during brunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekends, and at its bar and lounge for Friday happy hour, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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.

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Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$

LANTANA The Station House —233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$

PALM BEACH Bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$ Buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly. 561/833-3450. $$$

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. $$$

Couco Pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite

Café L’Europe —331 S. County Road. Current international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$

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. $$

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WHAT: More than 350 people attended the annual black-tie ball hosted by Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, where more than $430,000 was raised for nonprofits in Boca Raton. During the gala, guests admired luxury cars from Excell Auto on the red carpet, danced to music by the Chase Band, and attended the George Long Prism Awards, named for the first mayor of Boca Raton. This year’s honorees were Jerry Fedele, Best Foot Forward and Modernizing Medicine. A special thank-you was presented to Bobby Campbell, who was honored in 2017, and during his speech he surprised the audience when he announced he would make a $200,000 donation to the club.

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Boca Raton Mayors Steven Abrams, Susan Whelchel, Scott Singer and Bill T. Smith

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WHAT: Boca Ballet Theatre celebrated the beginning of its 2018/2019 season with a luncheon and performance for supporters of the dance company.

The afternoon included a mimosa social hour, raffle, silent auction and lunch and dance. Dancers performed pieces from “Romeo & Juliet,” “Raymonda” and “The Nutcracker.” Finally, generous donors raised funds for the theatre’s Parkinson’s disease program, BBT4PD. WHERE: Boca Raton Resort & Club Edith Stein, Diane Shawcross, Sung Knowles and Andrea Virgin

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WHAT: More than 200 current and prospective members of Impact 100 Palm Beach County were treated to a dinner party with champagne, makeovers, raffles and entertainment. Collectively, the women’s philanthropic group works to award $100,000 grants to five nonprofits in different arenas.

This April, the group will award a new class of organizations at a ceremony at Lynn University.

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WHAT: The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum hosted the 2018 Walk of Recognition Ceremony, which honors two outstanding individuals and one institution that enriches the lives of the people in our community.

The inductees were Rita Thrasher, Dr. Dick Reed and the Boca Raton Museum of Art. They were given a Walk of Fame medallion, and the museum received a desktop award. This year, all past winners were given medallions and desktop awards as well.

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WHAT: The Unicorn Children’s Foundation hosted its annual cabaret drag show at Lips in Fort Lauderdale, where Dr. Anthony Dardano and Kurtis Lutz volunteered to be transformed into “dazzling divas.” Dardano was crowned “Queen of the Night,” and the event raised $20,000 for the nonprofit.

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WHAT: Tri-County Animal Rescue announced plans for a 64,000-square-foot building. The $10 million project will feature a rescue clinic, adoption and residential facility, surgical center, agility course, HosPets center, mausoleum and more. During the event, guests were able to meet adoptable dogs, including one who helped with the inaugural “dig” of the property.

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The War Between Us In this age of stark divisions, a look to the past is a reminder of what America once was Written by JOHN SHUFF

I wonder what’s going to bring our fractured America back to civility­— not to the Ozzie and Harriet fantasy but to a time when we could at least listen to one another.”

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here is trouble in our beloved republic. Political division heads the list, along with hate crimes, road rage, verbal assaults, old friends who do not visit or not even talk to one another due to political differences, holidays that are bereft of family for the same reason. You can add mass shootings, spousal and clerical abuse. I could go on and on with this litany of societal maladies, but everyone—I mean everyone—realizes there is trouble in America.

Hot-button issues like immigration, freedom of speech, health care and more divide us; the wider the gap, the more extreme (and dug in) people’s positions become. People raise constitutional issues, yet Civics is no longer taught in schools. People do not understand how the government works, and most do not trust it.

I wonder what is going to bring our fractured America back to civility—not to the Ozzie and Harriet fantasy but to a time when we could at least listen to one another. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m going to suggest a television series that every American should

view, especially our high school students. It’s Ken Burns’ PBS documentary, “The War.”This seven-part series, six years in the making, chronicles the impact on four WWII families from Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; and Luverne, Minnesota.

The tapestry of this horrible four years is woven together through the experiences of these families whose sons fought in a war where 417,000 American lives were lost. America came together then, mobilized and made sacrifices to support our soldiers in defeating the Germans under Hitler in Europe and Africa and the Japanese throughout the vast Pacific. We were one country then, united, working toward a common objective. Although we do not need another great war to unite us as a nation, this series is a poignant reminder of how much we could do if we worked together.

Our automotive companies were shut down for four years to produce tanks and military vehicles.

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Ships were built in Mobile, brass factories in Waterbury produced bullets and shells. Women worked grueling industrial jobs while their children were tended to in homes and churches.

It wasn’t all one big happy family, though—even then.

Japanese families in California were interned in camps. Segregation remained at home and on the battlefield. One black man commented that he was fighting for freedom in the world for a country that didn’t recognize him.

For the most part, however, America stood together for our flag and our freedom. American factories were closed in order to produce planes, ships, weapons.

There was rationing of sugar, rubber for tires, butter, gas, nylons. To fight wars on two fronts created great hardship, enduring pain and sacrifice. However, the resilience, teamwork and discipline of this country’s citizens depicted in this series are remarkable. It is what we need today, and we don’t realize it. We are a country under siege. The very freedoms our dads and moms fought for has been forgotten.

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