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Our special interior design section highlights trends (the greening of America is well underway) and focuses on the idea that less is more these days.

They’re creepy and they’re crawly, and they are coming by land and by sea. Invasive species like the Burmese python, lionfish, Giant African snails and Old World creeping vine are posing an imminent danger to South Florida’s ecosystem. Meet the culprits and find out what you can do.

The city that used to be known as “God’s waiting room” is now one of the hippest in Florida with plenty of great dining and a booming arts scene.

Florida Style & Design 2017

By BRAD MEE and MARIE SPEED

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The Burg is Hopping

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Departments 24 Editor’s Note

We're all for banishing Florida’s invasive animal species—but we’ve got a soft spot for the human variety.

By MARIE SPEED

57 The Biz

This father-son duo steps up the game for our Boca homes, one woman is happy always being the bridesmaid and a man coaches soccer for special needs athletes.

By GARY GREENBERG and ALLISON LEWIS

27 The Local

May is when spring blooms full-on. Celebrate the season with a little fishing, a lot of beach style, two winning women and some great summer travel picks, for starters.

34: Dress Code: Cover up with cool new sunglasses, get (bathing) suited up and check out beach totes we love.

50: City Watch: For too long, argument has replaced the time-honored notion of reasoned debate. A new era of civil discourse is long overdue.

65 Feel Good

By ALLISON LEWIS, RANDY SCHULTZ, MARIE

By THOMAS YAIR

SPEED, SHAYNA TANEN and THOMAS YAIR

53 #LoveBoca

Boca magazine highlights its partners with a series of fun events that showcase their brands and businesses.

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A local cycling legend tells us how to bike around the world, the low down on feeling anxious and how to benefit from yoga— while sitting down.

By LISETTE HILTON

105 Backstage Pass

Bill Hayes of Palm Beach Dramaworks knows a thing or two about classic revivals and the need for ongoing artistic evolution.

115 Dining Guide

Our review-driven guide to the finest dining in South Florida with spotlights on Boca’s Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Delray’s new Banyan Restaurant & Bar and the always-yummy Palm Beach Grill. Not to mention a look at the best empanadas around.

Reviews by LYNN KALBER

149 The Scene

There were cowboys and black ties galore this spring. Here’s a round-up of some of the Big Nights that wrapped up this year’s busy winter social season.

By SHAYNA TANEN

160 My Turn

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CITY WATCH: Want to know what’s happening in your community? Randy Schultz provides the raw truth about what’s going on in Boca. His columns run on the website Tuesdays and Thursdays under the “Community/City Watch” tab.

DECONSTRUCTING THE DISH: Comfort food without cream, butter or bread? If you thought it wasn’t possible, think

again. Click our “#loveBoca” banner on the homepage to watch a video tutorial of the Vegan Shepherd's Pie from Farmer’s Table. You can find the full recipe under the “In the Magazine” tab in the May/ June issue.

FRONT ROW SEAT: Talk about having a cool job. Ron Elkman takes photos at dozens of concerts in South Florida each year. Find concert galleries, including Sergio Mendes’ incredible performance at Festival of the Arts Boca, under the “Arts & Entertainment” tab on bocamag.com.

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Just this year, Palm Beach County hit an ominous milestone in March with 10 overdose deaths reported in a single day.

In Delray Beach alone, overdoses have skyrocketed from one in February of 2015 compared to 55 in February of this year. In 2016 there were close to 700 overdoses in Delray Beach compared to around 200 the year before. In addition, there were 65 heroin deaths in Delray Beach in 2016 and nine during the first two months of this year.

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While there is no way of measuring the emotional toll this epidemic is taking on first responders, community leaders say they are sure many are impacted.

In Delray Beach, Police Chief Jeff Goldman is so concerned that he has brought in a mental health counselor to meet with officers.

There is a special concern for young officers who are repeatedly seeing the traumatic sight of someone dying before their eyes – over and over again. In some cases, the officers aren’t much older than the victims.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Aliens!

Deport the pythons but save a little love for the snowbirds

By MARIE SPEED

rowing up in Florida, I don’t remember hearing much about invasive species.

By college, people began sounding the alarm. I distinctly recall the government importing Indian water buffalo to eat their way through the exotic water hyacinths choking our waterways.

Fast-forward to 2017, and South Florida has turned into ground zero for alien species, from Melaleuca trees and Australian pines to iguanas, lionfish, Burmese pythons and African snails. Monitor lizards are a dime a dozen, and they even turned up a Nile crocodile who’d made a wrong turn somewhere off the coast of Africa. I can’t help wondering if it’s that old South Florida thing: animals arriving here seeking to reinvent themselves, forget a troubled past, maybe start over in America’s sunny fantasyland.

After all, alien invaders of the human kind have been doing that here for years; we don’t even notice them anymore. The native South Floridian is almost a curiosity now; most migrated to North Carolina after the 1980 Mariel Boat Lift from Cuba. They have been replaced by species like the New Jersey snowbird, usually in pairs—retired county government workers looking for a condo with the works, where they can live with other retirees from New Jersey and proceed to tell everyone already living here how to do things right—like they did up north. This species seeks out positions on their homeowners association boards, where they like to make rules and engage in political coups when possible.

Then there are the Midwestern transplants, a less exotic species who practically invented tennis and pot roast, and like to lend a hand—whether you want one or not. They see themselves as do-gooders, level-headed and On The Right Track. The Canadians, one of the most frugal invasive species, have managed to gain a toehold in Hollywood, and may be entirely responsible for the Early Bird Dinner. A new wave of exotic species hails from South America, which is coming here, country by country, bringing with it a whole new range of empanadas and dance moves, for starters. There are the Russians, the Islanders, the British expats and Israelis.

And the list goes on.

Although exotic plants and animal species tend to threaten Florida’s ecosystem, I don’t think the same holds true for most of these other new population groups. In fact, I like all this cultural chaos.

Oh, don’t get me started on the driving, which is terrible here, or the level of rudeness that seems to start at the Boca city limits. Aside from a few of those unfortunate effects, the infusion of humans from around the country and the globe has made life here far more interesting than it will ever be in the heartland, with its Elks Lodges and pancake breakfasts and butter cows. In short, we may want to lose a few of those pythons, but I’ll stick with South Florida’s crazy mix of people, invasive or not.

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It’s time to reclaim our beaches (bye-bye snowbirds), suit up (in swim trunks and bikinis) and embrace tropical summertime.

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The average temperature of the water at Boca’s beaches last May.

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Recorded Loggerhead sea turtle nests at Boca beaches in 2016. Nesting season runs from March 1 to Oct. 31 each year.

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The number of years ago that Florida’s coral reefs were formed. The Florida Reef Tract extends about 360 linear miles from Dry Tortugas National Park west of the Keys to the St. Lucie Inlet.

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Average time of the sunrise in Boca Raton in May 2016.

Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/usa/boca-raton?month=5&year=2016 Source: http://www.dep.state. fl.us/coastal/habitats/coral/

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85.4 million Total moms in the U.S.

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We asked Lauren Jacob, president of Reid Travel, her predictions for popular summer travel destinations. Here’s what she told us:

city and stay a few days on either end of the cruise. This is a relaxing way for the less active traveler to see popular destinations.

1. Iceland is the latest hot spot for nature lovers, with dramatic gorges and waterfalls, sea cliffs, helicopter volcano tours and more.

Not to mention a chance at seeing the Northern Lights.

5. People are booking cruises that sail around the British Isles and then add on a visit to London.

2. Alaska is great by land or by sea and a good family choice. Think salmon fishing, icebergs calving, whale watching and more.

“The exchange rate is great for England and Europe— that makes these trips a real value.”

—Lauren Jacob

3. Our national parks, coming off their 100th anniversary last year, are still hugely popular.

This is America at its best, and it never disappoints.

4. River cruises in Europe are going strong.

Many opt to fly into Paris or another great

Total spent on Mother’s Day cards.

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Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

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What is one thing you would change about Boca Raton if you could?

“More than anything, I’d like for people’s perception of Boca to change from just a place where their grandparents retire. It’s a destination. Boca offers unique restaurants, national events, beautiful beaches and worldclass resorts and hotels.”

This age group spends the most on Mother’s Day.

—AMBER CLARK, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PR, RAPOPORT’S RESTAURANT GROUP

“I think that we need to improve the downtown infrastructure to facilitate shared rides, trollies, bike rentals, electric vehicles, etc. I also would like to initiate programs to encourage small business and entrepreneurship in our city.”

—NEIL SAFFER, PRESIDENT, SAFFER & COMPANY, INC., REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION

“I would change .... NOTHING! There are always going to be debates about overdevelopment, traffic, parking, etc., within any city, but no other place comes close to living in our Boca Raton paradise!”

—RICHARD RETAMAR, ESQ., RETAMAR & MILLIAN, P.A.

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31 SUMMER TO-DO LIST Sur La Table Cooking Classes

There’s a class for everyone, no matter their cooking expertise. Learn how to bake like the British, fire up the grill for pizza, and don’t miss the plethora of date night menus (Italian, Latin, Romance, or Down by the Shore). Send the kids (and teens) to cooking camp in June, and they’ll return home with mad kitchen skills. Reservations are required, so call 561/953-7670 or visit surlatable. com for more information.

Yellow Green Farmers Market

Spend a weekend traipsing around the best local produce and meats in South Florida. You’ll find organic and nonorganic fruits and veggies, fresh seafood, Amish butter and homemade pies, among other goodies. Quench your thirst with a smoothie or frozen sangria, then sample cuisines from around the world: Argentinian, Bahamian, Cuban, Thai and more. The market is open Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hollywood, Florida. Call 954/513-3990 or visit ygfarmersmarket.com for more information.

Gumbo Limbo Turtle Walks

From May until July, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center guides guests along the beach in the hopes of spotting a nesting loggerhead sea turtle. Arrive at Gumbo Limbo at 8:30 p.m., watch an educational program, and then head to the beach. This is for those who love nature, turtles, the beach, and if you’re like us, all three. The program costs $10 for members and $17 for everyone else, and reservations are required. Reservations can be made starting May 1 for members and May 8 for non-members at gumbolimbo.org/turtle or by calling 800/838-3006.

Lion Country Safari

We can’t all go on amazing African safari trips, but there is Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee. What makes this park unique is its drivethrough safari, where you explore 4 miles and seven sections of African environments. Bring binoculars and Cheez-Its (it’s tradition), and keep your hands inside the vehicle. See the website for admission, coupons and other attractions, like the giraffe feeding station, which we highly recommend. Visit lioncountrysafari. com or call 561/793-1084.

What to buy now ✤ When it comes to clothes, take advantage of springtime apparel (summer clothes are cheapest in August and September as fall fashion hits the stores.) Memorial Day weekend usually has the deepest discounts. ✤ Other Memorial Day weekend bargains: home goods, including appliances, kitchen supplies and furniture. ✤ If you are planning to buy jewelry for Mother’s Day, keep in mind that jewelry prices rise at the beginning of the month, so the longer you wait, the more you’ll pay. ✤ This time of year is great for mattress sales.

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TOP 10 CLASSIC SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES OF ALL TIME “Jaws,” 1975 “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” 1981 “Star Wars,” 1977 “Ghostbusters,” 1984 “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial,” 1982 “Aliens,” 1986 “Animal House,” 1978 “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” 2004 “Die Hard,” 1981 “Jurassic Park,” 1993

5 ways to beat the heat in style Although the rest of the pack may find themselves “glowing” in the warmth, those in the know rely on their fashion savvy to keep it cool.

1. Linen: Natural fabrics keep the air flowing and provide respite from high humidity and sticky heat.

Ladies, try loose-fitting blouses with the latest ruffle trend over a slim cotton skirt. Men, wear those sherbet-colored, untucked linen shirts (sleeves rolled up for a little insouciance) with khakis or white trousers.

2. Loose: Keep it breezy in oversized tops and slacks.

Relaxed, embellished sleeveless tops—the modernized boho look—pair with baggy linen trousers. Polo shirts under a classic blazer provide welcomed relief.

3. Off-the-shoulder: asymmetrical shapes are at the top of every must-have list this season. Some go as far as eliminating an entire sleeve, which means less fabric between you and those lovely ocean breezes.

4. White: Whether or not a white jacket, dress or flirty little top reflects the rays of the sun, you just feel cooler when sporting this quintessentially summer shade.

5 Air conditioning: Don’t forget to bring the newly stylish cardigan sweater while enjoying the A.C. It’s a great way to add the latest trends to a classic look and will add color to any ensemble, especially when wrapped around your shoulders.

—Marilyn Bauer, Fashion Editor, Boca magazine Chloé goes off the shoulder in its spring-summer collection.

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“Some Aesthetic Decisions” “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”

WHERE: Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach WHEN: May 20June 4 COST: $30 CONTACT: delraybeachplayhouse.com Two growth-stunted middle-aged siblings live in atrophy in their childhood home in Pennsylvania.

Things change when their other sibling, a washed-up Hollywood diva, decides to sell the home. A voodoo priestess and a single-celled boy toy named Spike fill out the supporting roles in this Tony winner.

Florida Grand Opera’s “A Masked Ball”

WHERE: Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale WHEN: May 11, 13 COST: $21-$200 CONTACT: 954/462-0222 Giuseppe Verdi’s fraught three-act opera is full of paranoia, jealousy and pageantry. A beloved king, surrounded by conspirators who wish him ill, is smitten with the wrong woman. Passions swirl and coalesce around the stunning titular scene.

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WHERE: NSU Art Museum, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale WHEN: May 14-Sept. 3 COST: $5-$12 CONTACT: 954/525-5500, nsuartmuseum.org It’s been 100 years since Marcel Duchamp submitted a modified urinal as his contribution to a group exhibition in New York’s esteemed Grand Central Palace. Titled “Fountain”and suppressed behind a glass partition during the exhibit, this signature act of subversion ignited a debate about the definition of art that resurrects itself every time a painter contributes a blank canvas to a group show or a sculptor constructs a totem out of cow dung.

NSU Art Museum ponders these eternal questions in “Some Aesthetic Decisions,”an exhibition organized by its director and curator, Bonnie Clearwater. In addition to a replica of the now long-lost Duchamp piece, the exhibition will include “questionable” works by Cory Arcangel, Jeff Koons, Tom Scicluna and other blue-chip provocateurs.

"Balloon dog," Jeff Koons

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Trevor Noah WHERE: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach WHEN: June 3 COST: $39.50-$100 CONTACT: 561/832-7469 In 2015, a largely unknown comedian named Trevor Noah was appointed to the most plum job in political humor: host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Noah is not Jon Stewart—in some ways, he’s a better presence, less prone to tiresome camera mugging—but his stardom has risen nearly as high in two short years. He debuted his third stand-up special for Netflix, and his award-nominated 2016 memoir Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood, introduced a global readership to his alternately hilarious and shocking childhood in apartheid South Africa. The guy who now rakes politicians over fires for a living once lived on caterpillars for nutrition and was thrown out of a speeding taxi by gangsters. Noah’s boundary-pushing humor reflects hard, inconvenient realities, which helps explain the title of a documentary about his formative years:“You Laugh But it’s True.”

SunFest WHERE: Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront WHEN: May 3-7 COST: $35-$75 CONTACT: 561/659-5980 Alternative rock, hip-hop and classic rock bands join electronic, dance and indie acts at SunFest's 35th anniversary. Eternal adolescents Blink-182, bedroom-turned-arena rockers Weezer, epic jam band Widespread Panic and rap elder statesman Snoop Dogg are among the top billers. Heartland rockers 3 Doors Down, reggae royalty Ziggy Marley, Sunshine State hip-hop idol Flo Rida and alt-rock hit makers X Ambassadors contribute to the festival’s customary variety. Changes this year include an innovative Art District, a new layout featuring live art demonstrations, and the ChillZone, a respite with lounges, wine bars and lawn games for those seeking some between-band R&R.

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INDIA SNAKE WOOD BRACELET with champagne diamonds and 18-karat rose gold, $2,200; BOUTON RINGS in 18-karat gold with champagne diamond pave, $3,300 and cacholong, $2,640; PAISLEY RING with white diamond pave in 18-karat rose gold, $6,950; INDIA LEAF PENDANTS in Mother of Pearl, $980, Smoky Quartz, $540, and Terra Onyx, $1,090

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Making Waves Summer heats up with brand-new swim styles Written by ALLISON LEWIS

SWIMWEAR (left to right): CHAI CAFTAN, $248, Lilly Pulitzer; PYTHON REVERSIBLE TOP AND BOTTOMS, $88 each, Kokonuts; SUDAFRICA SWIMWSUIT, $240, Kokonuts; HERMOSA BOTTOM in Aztec, $80, Poema Swim; ISLA TOP in Rust, $75, Poema Swim; ISLA TOP in Aqua, $75, Poema Swim; PIN UP STARS METALLIC SILVER/ GOLD BIKINI, $205, Kokonuts

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From top: BELLA FLAT TOP, $150, and PAIGE SQUARE, both from Henri Bendel; BARTON PERREIRA WINETTE, $615, from Edward Beiner; LOREE RODKIN BLACK TITANIUM, $790 and POMELLATO AVIATORS, $540, both from Grove Opticians; DITA ARISE, $625, from Edward Beiner

Throwing Shade Six swanky frames that will block the sun all season Written by ALLISON LEWIS

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In the Bag Six striped selections worth toting to the beach Written by ALLISON LEWIS

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Chopped Salad SAYS WHO: Troy McLellan WHERE TO FIND IT: Maggiano’s WHY IT’S HIS FAVORITE: “For lunch, I enjoy a salad, and I eat a wicked lot of salads,”he said.“The chopped salad at Maggiano’s is a favorite.” It comes with tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado and prosciutto. McLellan adds balsamic vinegar, too.

ABOUT TROY: Troy McLellan is CCE, FCCP, President and CEO of the Boca Chamber.“My role as Chamber

CEO is my work and passion,”he said. McLellan is a family man, too.“I am the father of two teenagers so what I mostly do is drive them everywhere,”he said.

“They are in extracurricular activities so my job as a cab driver keeps me busy. And I like to attend their activities as much as I can. It goes by fast!”McLellan is a New Hampshire native and a New England sports fan.

WHERE IT IS: Maggiano’s, 21090 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/361-8244

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f you’re anything like me, chances are high that you’re a transplant to South Florida. As a tried and true Midwestern gal, living near the ocean is a privilege to me. The beach is only 5 miles away, and there are tons of water-based activities to do. In the seven months since I moved here, I still had not been on a boat or learned how to fish. I was determined to change that.

On a slightly chilly Friday morning, Portia Smith, Boca’s marketing manager, and I set out on the Sea Mist III charter fishing boat. It is owned and operated by the Garnsey family, which has been drift fishing in South Florida since the mid-1940s. Our crew for the day included Captain Edward Olsen and mates Sean Gallagher and Donnie Metcalf.

The boat was fairly full considering it was 8 a.m. and cloudy. The water was calm as the charter pulled out of the dock in Boynton Beach, into the Intracoastal, and finally, the Atlantic. We moved north up the coast and watched the private homes and distant gray apartment buildings of West Palm grow smaller and smaller. Flying fish skimmed over the waves as the sun surfaced from behind the clouds.

After about 40 minutes, I heard the engine cut, and we were instructed to cast our lines. Gallagher baited our hooks and gave us a brief tutorial in the art of bait casting. A whirring noise filled my ears, and I watched my bait disappear into the turquoise water below. Gallagher estimated the spot was between 70 and 100 feet deep. Once the line was

in the water, I waited. Waves lapped the side of the boat, and I could feel the sun warming my back as a gentle breeze blew.

Eventually, I felt a slight tug on the line and reeled it in. But I wasn’t quick enough—something had already taken the bait and moved on. I cautiously baited another silvery fish on the hook, trying my best not to meet its eyes. I cast the line out again— still, nothing. This happened a few times to both me and Portia. Thankfully, we didn’t stay in the same spot the whole trip. We had four chances to catch fresh seafood.

People catch and keep all kinds of fish aboard the Sea Mist III: cobia, yellow snapper, red snapper, grouper, king mackerel.

“Once I had a guy who thought he had his line stuck under the boat,” Gallagher said. “Turns out, it was a 300-pound grouper.”The crew will clean your catch, too, once the Sea Mist III is docked at the harbor.

Only three or four anglers were lucky that Friday.

I was not one of them, and neither was Portia. (Although, at the last spot, we both got close to reeling in a catch.) Still, there was something magical about being on a boat in open water that reminded me how different life is in South Florida. Maybe next time, I thought, I’ll snag that big grouper.

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This Boca Woman Means Business Susan Saturday is this year’s Diamond Award winner.

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usan Saturday may be Boca Raton’s No. 1 fan.

“We are in paradise. We’re able to live here, work here, create fantastic lives for our families,”she said.

“And we have this dynamic corporate environment.”

Saturday is the senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Bluegreen Vacations and BBX Capital companies in Boca. She’s been involved with the Boca Chamber of Commerce for more than 15 years.

Currently, she is a trustee member, board of directors member and Golden Bell Foundation board member.

Saturday saw an opportunity to “continue to impact and support business development in the community as well as for Bluegreen communications to have greater exposure in the community,” she said.

The chamber recognized Saturday at its annual Diamond Award Luncheon as the Diamond recipient, a professional woman in South Palm Beach County who impacts the community. Saturday felt honored to receive the award, especially because there have only been 10 previous winners. Each have made incredible contributions to the business community and local philanthropies.

“Honest to goodness the award itself is so gorgeous,”she said.“It felt like getting an Oscar… it was overwhelming.”

When Saturday’s name was announced, she said she had her team of co-workers stand, too.

“I can speak in front of a large crowd, I can handle a large amount of responsibility, but I never like the focus to be on me, because it’s usually not about me.

Even if I was given the award,” Saturday said.“I think my greatest strength is the ability to build an amazing team around me and really empower them to do their best work.”

WHAT DOES DIAMOND STAND FOR?

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Opening Eyes to the Invisible Wendy Greenhut is all in for fighting Crohn’s and Colitis Written by SHAYNA TANEN

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CROHN’S & COLITIS

WHAT THEY ARE: Inflammatory bowel diseases. Crohn’s can occur anywhere along the digestive tract, and Colitis is limited to the colon.

THE OUTLOOK: There is no cure.

Blood loss, anemia, inflammation, weight loss, diarrhea and fatigue are just some of the symptoms. Severe cases may result in bowel removal surgeries.

WHO’S AFFECTED: About 1.6 million Americans have an irritable bowel disease.

Crohn’s and Colitis are referred to as “invisible illnesses.”

The Take Steps walk puts faces onto a population of people who silently suffer. Because the diseases are presented inside the body and flare-ups can be sudden, often people who have them look fine despite excruciating internal pain. Wendy said the psychological impacts on children and parents are great, and she is dedicated to spreading awareness.

Even after Jamie was in remission,

Wendy continued to volunteer with the CCFA. In March, she won the CCFA’s Book of Hope award, presented at the foundation’s annual Book of Hope Luncheon. The award is given to “an individual who has dedicated time, energy and efforts towards finding a cure for digestive diseases.”

Wendy has always been a fundraiser, with boundless energy and a laugh that can fill a room when she tells a story.

But connecting with others is what drives her.

“I’m there for the moms

basically,”she said. She recalled a recent encounter with a mother whose daughter was“in dire straits” like Jamie had been, and worried that her child might die.

“I kind of like to talk the mom off the ledge,”Wendy said.

“It’s my thing.”

Aside from her work with the CCFA, Wendy lives in Boca and owns a wholesale book company with her husband, Doug.

She has served on the board of the CCFA and the American Heritage School in Delray Beach. She said she doesn’t really work, so she volunteers her time.

In fact, this year she will be chairing the Take Steps walk, but she won’t actually be attending. She’ll be at a wedding in Texas but in typical Wendy fashion, said, “I told them, whatever they need me to do, I’ll do it.”

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The Case for Discourse Too often, our city leaders dissolve into argument as opposed to reasoned debate.

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don’t know what we’re arguing about.”

The speaker was Cathy Balistriere, board member of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. The issue was the iPic project, but you could apply her comment to many other issues in Delray Beach and Boca Raton when argument takes the place of debate.

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incentives for the project known as Fourth and Fifth Delray. It would include the eponymous theater, a restaurant serving only the theater and office space to which iPic would move the expanding company’s headquarters (from Boca Raton).

Such an expenditure of public money—the CRA runs on tax revenue from within its boundaries—deserved a good debate. Many of those from the public who spoke before the CRA approved the money, but wanted to gripe about the city commission’s decision to allow iPic. Though the CRA assembled the land and chose iPic, in August 2015 the commission had to allow extra height (60 feet) and allow a movie theater downtown, where rules had prohibited one.

That vote was 3-2. Some hard feelings linger. When Kelly Barrette ran unsuccessfully for the city commission in March, she noted her opposition to iPic. She lost by a margin of 2-to-1 in a four-candidate race.

Boca Raton’s election featured similar arguments about past decisions. Al Zucaro slammed Mayor Susan Haynie as sympathizing with developers over residents.

He lost, but Andrea O’Rourke won a city council seat by making the same argument and blaming the council collectively. O’Rourke lives in the Golden Triangle, which will never forgive the council’s approval—with Haynie’s vote—of Archstone, now renamed Palmetto Promenade.

I disagree that successive city councils have sold out the public.

The council, and the voters, approved the rules for downtown development a quarter-century

ago. They are in Ordinance 4035.

If a project meets those requirements, the council risks a lawsuit by rejecting it.

I agree, however, that development is an issue, as it would be in any growing, dynamic city. I agree that downtown Boca Raton needs work. So a campaign debate about development—especially downtown development—might have focused on these ideas: • Should the council change Ordinance 4035? The council could reduce the allowable amount of development from 8 million square feet of office-equivalent space.

• Should the council repeal Ordinance 5052? The city adopted it in 2008, hoping to create a downtown look by allowing extra height in return for compliance with design guidelines.

• Should Boca Raton elect council members from districts, rather than at-large? Until O’Rourke joined the council, only Haynie lived east of Interstate 95. Some residents who live near downtown believe that council members from the west are indifferent to their concerns about traffic. City Manager Leif Ahnell also lives in northwest Boca, near Spanish River High School.

There are limitations and/or problems with all of those ideas.

Some are: • Only three downtown areas remain available for any significant level of development: Mizner Boulevard, the former Winn-Dixie plaza north of Camino Real and north of Palmetto Park Road along Northwest Second Avenue. That last area CONTINUED ON PAGE 158

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by Cuvaison, Tito’s Homemade Vodka, and Barrel of Monks Brewery; Rob Arenth played live music in a pickup truck; Neiman Marcus provided fashion; Excell Auto Group brought luxury cars and Privaira showcased private aviation. Entertainment 3 included a mentalist, marching band, a high-flying “butterfly” and a rock-and-roll pyro show.

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Home Boys Inside Clive and Daniel’s one-stop shop Written by GARY GREENBERG

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ailure doesn’t scare the father-son team of Clive and Daniel Lubner.

“We encourage our people not to be afraid of failure,”said Daniel, 42.“You have to push the boundaries to excel, and you can learn from your mistakes when it doesn’t work out.”

The Lubners know that from personal experience. Clive helped build Robb & Stucky from a small furniture business into a $300 million-plus powerhouse after emigrating to the U.S. from South Africa in the late 1970s. Daniel came aboard following work in the advertising industry, and he helped establish a flourishing hospitality division. Then they lost it all in 2010 as a result of the Great Recession.

“The banks pulled our line of credit, and that forced us out,”explained Daniel, adding the lesson learned.“Now we’re making sure we don’t put ourselves in a position where the banks can dictate our future.”

The pair didn’t waste much time looking back.

“Our landlord encouraged us to get back into the business,” recalled Clive.“That was the impetus.

The location of the showroom was phenomenal, and we were very fortunate to get back our top people who put us on the map right away.”

By the end of 2011, the old Robb & Stucky store in Naples had been transformed into Clive Daniel Home. In January 2016, they expanded operations by adding a 70,000-squarefoot showroom in Boca Raton. Daniel expects the company to gross more than $50 million this year. And he’s delighted to have a presence in Boca.

“Boca is a very special market because it’s centrally located between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale,” he said. “And we were very lucky to find this ... It’s smack-dab in the middle of town with easy access from both Federal Highway and I-95. And it has great visibility from Glades Road.”

Whether you’re a homeowner or in the hospitality business, Clive Daniel is a one-stop shop for all of your interior design and furnishing needs.

It has an in-house design team along with an expansive range of merchandise, from flooring to lighting and everything in between.

“The key to our success is having all of our resources under one roof,” Daniel said. “Everything is done in-house, so customers can get the best service at the best price and don’t have to waste any time driving all over town.” ››

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›› Another key is their team of designers, more than 30 in Boca alone.“Our resources provide a better experience for the people who mean the most to us, and that’s our extremely creative and talented design team,” Daniel said.

“We give our designers all the tools they need so they can provide our clients with unparalleled service.”

The Lubners have been providing that kind of service for generations.“Furniture is in our blood,”

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Clive said.“My grandfather was a cabinetmaker for the diamond barons in South Africa.”

And the torch has already been passed to the next generation.

“Daniel is the front man now,” said Clive, who will only admit to being 60-something.“I’m part of the support team. He’s positioned the brand wonderfully in a short period of time. Now he’s making it happen in Boca.”

Daniel has a palpable enthusiasm as he shows visitors around

the airy new showroom, noting that almost everything is American-made. He stops at an Amishmade dresser, pulling out a drawer and tapping it ever-so-lightly with his index finger, then reveling in how smoothly it slides shut.

“It’s all about acquiring the finest merchandise, providing great service to our clients and connecting with the community through charity events, seminars and celebrations,” he said, adding, “It’s also about having fun.”

A Special League of Their Own TOPSoccer unites kids and communities Written by GARY GREENBERG

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or kids with special needs, organized sports were once the stuff of dreams, not reality. But the debut of TOPSoccer changed Boca Raton in 2000. The name stands for“The Opportunity to Play Soccer.”The Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR) was on the cutting edge of a nationwide effort to give kids with developmental and physical challenges the chance to play the world’s most popular sport in a league of their own.

“The kids just love it,”said Vic Nocera, longtime director of the local program.“And we really enjoy making them happy. You wouldn’t believe how many hugs we get.”

Boca’s TOPSoccer had 23 players when it began 17 years go. Now, there are 175 players. Over the course of nine winter weekends, the delighted participants don uniforms and hit the fields for specially designed drills, games and other activities.

But TOPSoccer is not just for kids with special needs. It touches the whole community, from the officials who run the league, to corporate sponsors who fund the teams, to a legion of mostly teen volunteers who serve as“buddies”for each player, to parents who mingle on the sidelines with other families of challenged children.

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model for others. The program published An Administrator’s Guide to TOPSoccer to show people how to start a league in their own communities.

“TOPSoccer is a wonderful experience for everybody involved,” Nocera said.“It really brings out the best in people. There’s a lot of love out on those fields.”

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Glantz is determined—in her career and love. “Once you give up [trying] a little bit ...that’s when you really are your best version of yourself ... Last February, I decided to go on 14 first dates ... Finally I decided to go on a 15th first date … I did meet somebody who I have been dating for a year, which is record-breaking in my world.”

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he idiom“always the bridesmaid, never the bride,”couldn’t be truer for Boca Raton native Jennifer Glantz. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, Glantz lived with her parents in Boca while job hunting, finally landing at a PR firm in New York City.

“I am this person who loves to function under chaos,”Glantz said.“I had to create my own opportunity. I wasn’t satisfied sitting at a desk all day.”

During this time, Glantz found herself attending wave after wave of her friends’ weddings back in South Florida.

“That’s when I saw at weddings people are extremely stressed out. They’re unhappy; they have so much emotion attached to the day.

There was really nobody there to manage the emotion, manage the stress,”she said.

At her roommate’s half-joking suggestion that Glantz was a“professional bridesmaid,”a light bulb went off. A few nights later, Glantz posted an ad for herself on Craigslist as a for-hire bridesmaid. The ad went viral, and Glantz received a stunning number of responses.

Her now two-and-a-halfyear-old business, Bridesmaid for Hire, was born. It's the subject of her second book, Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire).

“I have this bizarre love for strangers and helping strangers through difficult times … The strength behind the idea was,‘Let me be there to troubleshoot your wedding when things go wrong, because I know they will, and I’ve seen firsthand how they will.”

Glantz gets hundreds of requests from brides who want to hire her. But she selects clients carefully.

“I am really picky based on what their [the brides'] needs are, what they really want a bridesmaid for hire for…I want to make sure their story matches the morals of my business and that our personalities match as well because we do work together many months before the wedding.”

Glantz does almost anything for her

clients. She writes toasts, plays therapist, assists with makeup and hair, calms parents, runs errands, gets a bride food at the reception, and she can DJ last-minute if necessary (yes, this has happened). She has seen and dealt with every possible situation. Glantz said,“The best thing you can remind yourself is that things are going to go wrong. It’s not going to be perfect.”

This is where Glantz’s business comes into play.“My job is to get people to not be so stressed out and just enjoy the moment that they’re given at that time,” she said.

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One of South Florida's cycling gurus shares a worldwide view.

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POTTER’S TOP CYCLING PICKS MALLORCA, SPAIN Potter lived in Mallorca as a teen, when it was the destination for people to party. In the last 10 years, pro cycling teams have taken a liking to Mallorca and so has Potter.

He called it cycling heaven.

“The roads are amazing, and it’s a very quiet island because it’s off-season in the winter. So, all the cyclists have moved in. Now, there are cycling hotels everywhere,” he said.

There’s all kinds of terrain from flat roads through olive groves to mountains, which are challenging but within the grasp of most riders reaching only about a 6 percent grade, Potter said.

Winter cycling in Mallorca can be a bit nippy, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.

ITALY, WITH A FOCUS ON TUSCANY Potter has raced professionally throughout Italy, but has a special spot in his cycling heart for Tuscany.

He said he spent a lot of time in Montepulciano, a medieval town from which he’d set out on his daily training rides to explore the Tuscan countryside. Just as much

as the cycling, he said he loves the lifestyle—and the bread.

FRANCE Potter has ridden all the major Tour de France climbs. A few to put at the top of the list: L’Alpe d’Huez, a ski resort and mountain pasture in the Central French Alps, which has gained notoriety in the Tour, and Col du Galibier, a mountain pass near Grenoble. It’s one of the highest paved roads in the Alps and is known to challenge Tour riders.

AUSTRIA People might not realize how great the cycling is in Austria, Potter said.

The coveted World Masters Cycling championships is held in St. Johann in Austria’s Tirol region. Potter said he spent two to three summer months there for eight years.

The draw? Beautiful roads, quaint little towns and a big-time cycling community.

MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA This experienced traveler said that for cyclists, Florida’s Mount Dora is a top destination. The hilly terrain and tree-lined roads make this quaint Central Florida town a favorite among local cyclists and a great place for hill training. Potter recommended winter rides, as summers can be toasty.

ASPEN, COLORADO Colorado summers offer scenic beauty and elevation challenges for cyclists of all levels. Potter spends some summers in Aspen, which he said deserved to be on any cyclist’s bucket list as having well-maintained roads, a competitive cycling community and breathtaking scenery.

To learn more, visit trainingwithpotter.com.

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The lifelong traveler left his native Scotland when he was 15 for a two-year adventure spanning 17 countries. He landed in Florida where he races bikes professionally and runs cycling training camps at his second home in Mount Dora, Florida, and internationally, though his company, Training with Potter.

We asked him to share his favorite places on earth to ride.

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ure, anxiety is a normal and necessary reaction to stress. But, for many, it steals precious moments and completely diminishes quality of life. Next time you feel it sneaking up on you, try one of these simple ways to ease daily anxiety without a pill.

Local stress reduction coach and meditation instructor Joseph Hamilton offers free community talks about steps for a stress-free life. He works with volunteers at Trustbridge, which provides hospice care and home health in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Trustbridge owns the in-patient hospice Boca Care Center, at 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road in Boca. His tips: ANXIETY-BUSTER #1: VOLUNTEER

Hamilton said volunteering is one of the best ways to relieve stress.

And there’s science behind the recommendation.“Findings from a national study conducted by the Center for Disease Control showed that states with the highest number of volunteers compared to those

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with the lowest number of volunteers reported lower rates of heart disease, lower rates of depression brought on by stress and longer life spans,”according to Hamilton.

ANXIETY-BUSTER #2: MAKE PRIMORDIAL SOUNDS

Primordial sounds, ah, oo, ma, are vibrations that help the body and mind to be calm and restful. Words that use these sounds include “Amen,” “Shalom,” “So-Hum”and “Om.” Take a deep breath, hold it and exhale saying“Om,”breathing out for as long as you can make the sound. Do this 21 times a day, Hamilton said.

“When our nervous system is balanced, our body releases endorphins that act like a natural opiate to relax and calm the body and mind,”Hamilton said.

Fort Lauderdale resident, hypnotherapist and founder of GraceSpace, Your Virtual Hypnotherapist, offers her top tips for relieving anxiety.

Grace Smith REPEAT THIS: Repeat the hypno-affirmation: "I am safe, I am calm, I choose to be here." Do that 10 times slowly, with a nice, deep breath between each repetition.

IMAGINE: Imagine your favorite color running in through the top of your head, all the way through your body and out through the bottoms of your feet, down in the center of the earth.

Imagine this color is washing away all stress like a beautiful waterfall.

For more about Grace Smith, visit gracesmithtv.com.

ANXIETY-BUSTER #3: BREATHE

Breathe in, counting to four; hold your breath for seven; breathe out for eight. Once a day should help reduce stress, Hamilton said.

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Yoga is mostused mindbody practice Yoga is the most popular mindbody practice among U.S. adults, with 9.5 percent of Americans saying they participate in yoga.

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You can derive great benefits from yoga—even sitting down.

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lorida Atlantic University (FAU) researchers in Boca Raton studied the impact of Sit ‘N’ Fit Chair Yoga in elderly people with osteoarthritis in their hips, knees, ankles or feet and found the yoga type, done while sitting, reduces pain and improves quality of life.

Older folks who might not be able to participate in traditional exercise because of the joint degeneration also reported being less fatigued.

And the benefits were without the help of medications.

This is an option for people who have trouble doing other types of exercise, according to Dr. Juyoung Park, study author and associate professor at FAU. People in the study attended 45-minute yoga sessions, twice a week for eight weeks. Pain reduction from chair yoga lasted months after the study. Local researchers published their results in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Diane Zantop, who teaches a Sit ’N’ Fit Chair Yoga class at the Northeast Focal Point Senior Center in Deerfield Beach where she was also the instructor for the study, said it’s important to have a proper chair for chair yoga.

“Good back support is important and a chair without arm rests is best so the arms are free to move,”said Zantop.“One important element about the chair is being able to feel your feet comfortably on the floor.”

She shared three chair yoga moves: MOVE 1: Starting with your feet on the floor, lift up one foot and circle the ankle several times—maybe three or four times in one direction.

Then, reverse the circling; then repeat with the other foot. This rotation moves the foot and ankle and also engages and strengthens thigh muscles.

MOVE 2: Pick up the foot and straighten the knee as much as

possible, then point the toe, which stretches the shin, ankle and foot.

Then flex, which means you bring your toes toward your knee. That stretches the back of your leg.

Repeat the pointing and flexing a few times and you will feel stretching of the calves and also strengthening of the quadriceps muscle,” Zantop said.

MOVE 3: Sit with your feet on the floor and press down gently as you sit straight, letting your arms hang straight from your shoulders. Feel the spine straighten as you lift the top of your head toward the ceiling with your chin parallel to the floor.

This is the chair version of the “mountain pose”or“tadasana.”

“Actively pressing your feet as you sit in mountain pose will allow you to feel the engagement and strengthening of your core muscles, which are a combination of your abdominals and back muscles,”she said.

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House Party Houseplants are back in style, breathing life, fabulous form and natural beauty to interiors across Florida. Use these tips to help them do the same to yours.

A globe-like terrarium, a wall-mounted planter or a shallow open bowl all invite you to create a unique assembly of mixed plants that perform as a single statement of style. Choose plants that add texture, color and unique form to your décor, just like a special accessory. Here, a shell-shaped bowl holding a colorful mix of succulents becomes a focal point in a sleek, contemporary kitchen.

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If a fear of commitment keeps you from hosting a plant, think of it as a transient house guest, a shortterm accessory. Love that flowering succulent in the store? Find a stylish pot and move it around the house: prop it on the windowsill, stage it in your shelves, place it on your nightstand. Once it has lost its luster, toss it and replace with a fresh specimen. No fuss, no guilt. Placed in a shimmering gold pot, this small leafy plant enlivens the corner of a desk and can be relocated around the house with ease. Design by Studio McGee

Give it a Boost When propped on a plant stand, set on a side table or even rooted in a tall footed pot, smaller plants can be lifted from obscurity. Raised bases give plants height, making them as prominent as many larger specimens. Here, a stump table performs as a stage for a small, handsomely potted plant. Design by Studio McGee

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Nothing perks up a room like fresh flowers, but bouquets are shortlived. For something more permanent, consider a flowering houseplant. For enduring shots of color, simple choices include begonias, kalanchoes, cyclamen and African violets. More sophisticated options include orchids, bromeliads and succulents. Here, a tropical bromeliad delivers a long-lasting show of red to a sleek bathroom.

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Err on the side of too big when selecting a houseplant meant to inhabit a large room or to provide substantial presence in décor. Undersized plants are underwhelming.

Think ahead, as plants are living sculptures, so you need to consider how they will grow over time—their sizes, leaves, textures and colors can all change. Here, the large scale and green leathery leaves of a tall, fiddle leaf fig make a big impact played against the dark walls of a high-ceilinged room. Design by Studio McGee

If you constantly forget to water your plants, choose less-thirsty specimens. There are plenty of showy houseplants that thrive on less H20: Succulents, snake plants, cacti, ZZ plants, sago palms, air plants and even orchids are all showy, low-water options. Here, a glass trough showcases a row of tillandsia (aka air plants) that require no soil and infrequent watering. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Head to your Corner Few things fill a bare corner as naturally as a houseplant. It provides volume, color and sculptural form without adding the bulky clutter of a light-blocking piece of furniture.

Don’t crowd the corner with a massive plant that prohibits movement, and avoid a species unsuited to the corner’s lighting. In a chic, modern home, this fiddle leaf fig adds life to a dining room corner and thrives in its bright, filtered light.

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Pick the Pot First A pot to a plant is like a frame to a painting. It’s often best to pick a pot that decoratively fits a décor before selecting its plant. The color, texture, pattern and shape of a pot can and should complement those of the plant. For example, if a pot is plain, consider a variegated or patterned plant, and if the pot is patterned, select a simpler, plainer plant. These two geometrically shaped pots are dramatically planted with a tall orchid and cactus.

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Fresh Greens If green has a season, we’re in it. Bright, saturated shades—grass to lime, chartreuse to avocado—are growing strong as they reinvigorate rooms throughout Florida.

1 Beekman small table lamp, Kate Spade New York, Boca Raton; 2 Wesley Accent Chair, Scan Design, Boca Raton; 3 Outdoor Umbrella with Tilt Black Frame, Crate & Barrel, Boca Raton; 4 Greenport Night Table, Ethan Allen, Boca Raton; 5 Huntington sofa by Theodore Alexander, Clive Daniel Home, Boca Raton; 6 Velvet pillow, ABC Carpet & Home, Delray Beach.

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Size Matters Builder Frank McKinney believes he’s found The Next Big Thing—and it’s actually pretty small.

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My customers are used to a certain standard and quality of life in houses they own all over the world ... and have been very keen on the idea that bigger is better. But now they say, ‘I love what you sold me, but do you have anything smaller?’”

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Delray’s flamboyant rock star developer of mega mansions—his biggest was a $50 million oceanfront estate— has ventured into a new realm of homes he calls“micro-mansions,”luxury houses with all the bells and whistles, but on a smaller scale. (The kind of scale inhabited by ordinary people who get lucky, at about 4,000 square feet.)

McKinney’s prototype micro-mansion in Ocean Ridge is a departure from his over-the-top spec and custom homes. He has marketed homes with grand opening parties, larger-than-life appearances in a superhero costume and rooftop entrances.

This one, which he describes as a “risk,”is flush with fine details and finishes, top-of-theline features and imaginative amenities. But it is a fraction of the size of the homes the very rich have been seeking the past few decades.

And he thinks that’s where the market is going.

McKinney describes the trend as part of a natural cycle he has seen unwinding for the past 25 years.

This is how he described it: “My customers are used to a certain standard and a quality of life in houses they own all over the world—one in the South of France, the Italian Riviera, Beverly Hills, Hawaii, and so on. And they have been very keen on the idea that bigger is better, so they have mega-houses in five places and are living in each about 17 days a year—and using a third of the house. So they say,‘I love what you sold me, but do you have anything smaller?”’

McKinney said people have all these houses but “with less attention span” and no escape from the constant upkeep multiple properties require.“You can’t stay in all of them at once and [when] you visit each one, you drive through the gates of what is your private resort, and you are inundated [with ongoing maintenance.]”

And that’s when McKinney said people start downsizing.

It all starts with the big score, he said, when a buyer strikes it rich. (Of the 42 transactions he’s done with the average starting price of $14 million, only two of the buyers had inherited money; the rest were self-made.) He said the first impulse is to sell the company and move to Florida, and the first housing choice is often an exclusive golf community, an experience that usually goes south after three years or so because“people like that are not meant for the condo commandos and all the rules and regulations.”

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An even bigger house Frank McKinney’s passion, aside from real estate, is his work in Haiti through his own charitable foundation, The Caring House Project, which he launched in 2003.

“I’m a religious person,” he said. “‘Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more demanded of the person entrusted with more’

is a Bible message (Luke-12:48) that is my living mantra. I was able to find my professional highest calling—this is what I do for a living— but this is my highest spiritual calling.”

Haiti, only 90 minutes away, is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and McKinney realized that for the price of one affordable house in Palm Beach

County, he could build an entire self-sustaining village in Haiti.

“Since 2003 we’ve built 24 self-sufficient villages in 21 cites in Haiti. More than 10,000 people, primarily children, have been provided with a self-sustaining existence—shelter, a community center, school, clinic, renewable food and clean drinking water.”

McKinney doesn’t raise funds for this project through black tie galas and golf tournaments. He asks donors for a minimum donation, and he takes them with him to Haiti to see their dollars at work.

To find out how you can help, please visit frank-mckinney.com/ caring-house-project.

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McKinney had seen enough of the Miami migration and decided to offer his alternative, a small house with all the sumptuous finishes and amenities of a luxury estate and only 300 feet from the ocean.

“It’s not a money thing,” he said.“It’s an aesthetic thing. The [high-end buyers] have been reprogrammed to live this quality of life.

We are going to have to reprogram them again.

We are going to show them that they can have what they have become used to without living in a condo…You can turn the key and walk away. The maintenance is a lot less, and the quality of life is so much greater.”

McKinney’s Ocean Ridge micro mansion is awash in sex appeal and luxury touches, from the illuminated sea glass counter in the kitchen (automated, it can change to two dozen different colors) to the sleek outdoor decks with splash pools. There is porcelain driftwood flooring, a living reef aquarium, a crystal Schonbek chandelier, and no expense spared for what McKinney called the“money rooms”: the kitchen, the master bath and the master bedroom.

The house is compact and modern, with rich detail and an openness that belies its size.

When the doors are open, it flows easily from inside to outside, tropical foliage ruffling in the ocean breeze.

“Once you walk through the door,”McKinney said,“you feel as if you are in your own private retreat.”

This dazzling house is more than a trophy house. McKinney said houses like this are more a matter of pride.

“Twenty-five years ago when I built my first oceanfront house, the average buyer was 65.

That has dropped by at least 10 years today.

They are making money younger, and they want to reward themselves with a house like this. I call it a ‘lifetime achievement award.’”

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Pitts favors neutral tones for the interior’s backdrop, surfaces and larger furnishings. A consistent neutral palette helps the spaces feel larger and flow seamlessly into each other, she said. When it comes to pops of brighter colors, the designer is very calculating.“I use color sparingly and deliberately to connect the rooms,” she said, describing the teal tones woven throughout the décor.

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Designer Erin Pitts and her husband Gregory chose the timeworn ‘40s Delray Beach home for its proximity to town, large lot and separate guest house that now doubles as Erin’s design studio. During the extensive remodel, the couple revamped the exterior by adding symmetrical bump-outs to the front façade, giving the dwelling a modern Caribbean look. New landscaping adds to the home’s compelling curb appeal.

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was the existing concrete structure and the roof,” said interior designer Erin Paige Pitts, describing the vintage, 2,000-square-foot 1946 home she and her husband, Gregory, recently remodeled in Delray Beach.

Pitts, principal of Erin Paige Pitts Interiors, focuses on coastal properties and has offices in Delray Beach and Maryland, where the Pitt family resides. Florida’s sunshine and Pitts’ expanding Florida

clientele draw them to Delray Beach, and they couldn’t be happier.

“We’re only a bike ride from the water, and we absolutely adore the house,”Erin explained. And why wouldn’t they? The one-time derelict dwelling—home to a choppy floor plan and plain-Jane features—is now a showcase of open, light-filled spaces and savvy small-house style that makes living there a treat for the Pitts’ young family.

Pitts shared a number of tricks she masterfully used to transform the home from tired to inspired.

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“Light wood tones work best in beach houses,” said Pitts, who loves the look of cerused oak because it captures the natural shades of sand.“Walnut doesn’t feel as beachy,” she explained.

In the dining room, she anchored the space with a light-toned wood table and surrounded it with a mix of white-and-strawcolored wicker chairs that foster the space’s casual charm. In the nearby kitchen, Pitts chose cerused oak to form the base of the coral-stone-topped waterfall island.

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The original home had no entry, but today a small foyer welcomes visitors inside with modern, streamlined décor that provides a hint of the highstyle interior that follows. Pitts purposefully kept the ceiling at its original 8-foot height to define the foyer and differentiate it from the interior’s loftier rooms. A cerused oak shelf, large painting and cube-shaped ottomans furnish the entry. “The cubes provide additional seating for other parts of the house,” Pitts said.

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“Texture adds warmth and depth,” Pitts said. She used highly tactile elements and materials to infuse the home with character. From shell-filled bowls and wicker chairs to sisal rugs and woven mango light fixtures, texture thrives without creating the distraction that abundant colors and patterns often add.“If you include the visual interest of texture, you don’t need as much of the others,” the designer explained.

keep it simple

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“You can’t live in a small space with lots of clutter,” Pitts said.

Throughout the home, she chose a minimum of large, clean-lined furnishings (including functional sectionals and cocktail tables) rather than a multitude of smaller sofas, chairs and accent tables.

Simple forms, exposed legs and “floating” bases give these furnishings the clean, modern look Pitts desired.“They help make the house feel light and airy.”

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“I love homes that you can see all the way through when you step inside,” Pitts said. She removed the home’s original interior walls and reconfigured the floor plan to create this effect in the small 2,000-square-foot dwelling.“People enter and can’t believe how big the house feels inside.”The designer used honed-andfilled coral stone floors inside and out to create a seamless transition between the two areas and installed 20 feet of collapsible doors that open to the patio, expanding the home’s living space.

get wet

“I have a love affair with the ocean,” Pitts said. Using art, accessories and materials, she infused her home with references to the coast—its waves, sand and pebbles.“Because we aren’t on the water, I had to bring in as much as I could,” she explained. Pitts also used reflective materials throughout to make the space feel larger.

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“There are huge differences in whites,” said Pitts, who chose two of her favorites to foster the interior’s light-filled, open look and feel.

Her preferred white is Benjamin Moore’s Super White, which is the color she chose for the walls, trim and millwork. For the ceilings, she selected Benjamin Moore’s White Dove, which is slightly warmer in tone. “I didn’t want the overhead surfaces to have a glare,” she said. She further explained that the way a white affects an individual interior depends largely on its spaces and light.

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I have a love affair with the ocean. Because we aren’t on the water, I had to bring in as much as I could.”

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Forget closed doors and bulky cabinets.

Instead, choose open shelves and exposed storage to make small spaces look and feel larger. In the tight master bathroom, for example, Pitts floated a vanity topped with Calcutta Gold marble and created open shelves of cerused oak for towels. Below, woven containers hold everything from makeup and a hair dryer to toiletries and tissues.“I love baskets,” she said.“They’re as functional as they are decorative.”

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Florid s Swamp Invasion Armies of slithering, creeping and sprouting aliens are taking over South Florida. Can they be stopped?

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In a Coral Gables garden, the New Guinea flatworm eases its way through soil, roots and decaying plants.

Dark brown and measuring about 2 inches in length, this nocturnal creature is easy to miss—unless you’re a snail. In that case, the predator’s slimy, grayish underbelly might be the last thing you see as it envelops you and begins to suck out your insides with its feeding tube-like pharynx.

The flatworm, aka, Platydemus manokwari, is one of South Florida’s most recent invaders. After turning up on various Pacific islands and in a greenhouse in Normandy, France, the voracious invertebrate made its North American debut in a few gardens in Miami and Coral Gables. Since those sightings, reported in 2015 in the scientific journal PeerJ, the New Guinea flatworm has been documented in the Homestead and Naples areas. Palm Beach County could be next, if it isn’t here already.

In the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge west of Boynton Beach, Old World climbing fern is choking centuries-old tree islands.

Masses of 60-foot vines threaten to topple native hardwoods and fatally entrap deer, turtles and other wildlife.

Thick mats of dead leaves and vines increase fire risk.

Throughout the Everglades and adjacent areas, Burmese pythons wait patiently, silently hidden, using heat sensors in their faces to detect their next meals. They strike lightning-fast, gripping their prey with double rows of backward-slanted teeth while coiling, squeezing, suffocating and bursting their victims’ blood vessels.

It’s a jungle out there. The non-natives are restless. And the natives are scared. Or they would be if they knew what was going on. After all, the invaders don’t leave witnesses.

CONSIDER THE CARNAGE: • Throughout metropolitan Miami, the Giant African snail is consuming entire gardens in a single night, leaving only foul-smelling excrement and a slime that’s full of a meningitis-carrying parasite. The mollusk even takes paint off cars and stucco off houses in its quest for calcium needed for its shell, which grows to more than 8 inches in length.

• The lionfish, a venom-spined predator once favored by aquarium enthusiasts, is now thriving in the all-youcan-eat-seafood buffets of our crystalline coastal waters.

Research shows one lionfish can reduce a juvenile fish population by 79 percent in just five weeks.

• The Burmese python is blamed for eliminating the once-plentiful marsh rabbit in Everglades National Park, about 99 percent of raccoons and opossums, and almost 88 percent of bobcats, according to surveys conducted from 2003 to 2011 and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

A SCARY, GROWING TREND The Sunshine State has the world’s largest number of non-indigenous reptile and amphibian species that are established and reproducing, according to research published in 2011. It’s all these combined effects that most concern Tylan Dean, chief of the biological resources branch for Everglades and Dry Tortugas national parks.

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pythons, and our alligators due to the Tegu lizard (see “The Dirty Dozen”page 96)—plus the loss of native vegetation if Melaleuca and Old World climbing fern keep spreading—we’re in real trouble.

“These changes, combined with the effects of invasive fish, could impact freshwater fish populations, which could have an effect on the wading bird populations that are so beloved and characteristic of the Everglades.

And changes in vegetation communities would possibly make more areas more susceptible to fires,” Dean said.

“So all these things have an incremental effect on the big natural system, the natural environment and the human environment.”

HOW THEY GET HERE

The exotic pet trade is mostly to blame for invasive species. Irresponsible owners have released animals that got too big or hard to manage. Some animals have escaped from owners and importers.

One animal importer based in Hollywood is the likely source for 32 of the 137 confirmed introduced reptiles, according to the report.

“This locality is well known for unusual non-indigenous species, and neighborhood children, hobbyists and even professional herpetologists frequently search the area for released or escaped animals,” the authors wrote.

Other non-native species have hitchhiked in cargo packing material, in ballast water aboard ships, or have been imported as food. Such was the case with several live bullseye snakehead fish, which are prohibited in Florida. They were confisThe lionfish is not cated in 2001 from an Asian market in picky; it eats more than 70 different Broward County. kinds of native fish The New Guinea flatworm probaand sea creatures. bly migrated in soil or with imported plants, and that’s how it will continue to spread.

As inconspicuous as the worm might seem, its threat remains significant. Its primary food source, native snails, are a critical link in the food chain. The snails eat algae and decaying and live plants. They, in turn, become food for a host of other species, including humans who prefer theirs with garlic and butter.“It’s worth pointing out the effect this will have on French cooking,” researcher Jean-Lou Justine told a journalist after reporting the flatworm’s discovery in a French greenhouse in 2014.

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ARE INVASIVE SPECIES INVINCIBLE? The good news is that there’s been progress on several fronts. Melaleuca—that fast-spreading tree imported in 1900 to stabilize canal banks and drain the Everglades— is in retreat, thanks to bio-control measures involving insects that cause stress to the tree and hinder its reproduction. Some Nile crocodiles discovered a few years ago were caught before they could gain a foothold here.

Officials are close to wiping out the Giant African snail after an emergency eradication program was initiated when the invader was detected.

The status of the Burmese python, estimated to number anywhere from 30,000 to 300,000, remains another story.

Efforts so far include holding Python Challenges for hunters and using drones and infrared sensors in aircraft to locate them. Python-detecting Labrador retrievers sniff them out, and female pythons implanted with radio transmitters lure males out during breeding season. Additionally, renowned snake catchers from the Irula tribe of India shared their tips with local python removal specialists. They also caught more than 30 pythons in Florida earlier this year.

“Sadly, the research shows we don’t have a good method to detect them and then remove them,” said Dean of Everglades and Dry Tortugas national parks.

“So even the best methods we have now, which might be using the best trained people or people with dogs, result in removal of a small fraction of the pythons that are out there.”

If anything, South Florida’s experience with the Burmese python has taught some valuable lessons. We have to take responsibility for our pets, stay vigilant in detecting newly introduced species, and respond quickly, decisively and collaboratively. Our future depends on it.

THE DIRTY DOZEN

Scientists working to manage invasive species in the Everglades want you to be on the lookout for these 12 desperadoes.

BURMESE PYTHON

Python molurus bivittatus Origin: Southeast Asia Introduction: Escaped or released pets in the 1980s Description: Up to 20 feet in length, with giraffe-like blotches on its sides and back, and a dark arrow shape on its head.

Impacts: Voracious apex predator responsible for decimating populations of raccoons, opossums and rabbits in Everglades National Park. It is capable of catching and devouring prey half its size including white-tailed deer, bobcats and alligators, and imperiled wood storks, Key Largo woodrats and limpkins. Competes with native predators for food, habitat and space. Typically shy around humans, but has mistakenly attacked biologists in flooded areas, resulting in two minor injuries.

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The chameleon is a lizard of a different color, but bad news for the natives.

The Nile Monitor lizard eats it all, from birds to sea turtles, owls and crocs— even the family pet now and then.

and around the Florida Everglades in Miami-Dade, Monroe and Collier counties; in open-water and wetland areas including western Palm Beach County.

CHAMELEONS

Furcifer oustaleti (Oustalet’s chameleon) and Chamaeleo calyptratus (veiled chameleon) Origin: Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe and southern Asia Introduction: Escaped or released pets around 2002 Description: Tree-dwelling lizards with feet and tails adapted for grasping limbs, cone-shaped eyes that rotate independently and long tongues for catching prey. Many species can change skin color and pattern.

Male Oustalet’s chameleons grow to more than 2 feet in length and are tan with black and brown stripes.

Females are green with white dots on their sides. Both have a ridge of triangular-shaped spines down their backs. A veiled chameleon has large helmet-like ridges on its head and reaches 12 to 24 inches in length. Males are bright green with bold bands of yellow, blue, orange or black. Females are green with white, yellow or orange mottling.

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Impacts: Oustalet’s and veiled chameleons eat insects, small frogs and lizards and occasionally small mammals and birds. As they become more established, they may eat more native species.

Where to find them: A breeding population of Oustalet’s chameleons is near Florida City, and veiled chameleons are breeding in rural areas near Fort Myers.

Individuals of these and other species of chameleons have been seen elsewhere, including Broward County.

NILE MONITOR

Varanus niloticus Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa Introduction: Escaped or released pets around 1990 Description: Large lizard reaching more than 5 feet, gray-brown and marked with bands of lighter-colored spots and speckles that appear as solid bands on its tail.

Muscular body and long tail that tapers like a rudder to assist with swimming.

Impacts: Eats mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and eggs. It is a threat to imperiled wildlife including burrowing owls, sea turtles and crocodiles. In residential areas, they threaten pets.

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97 Biologists suspect Giant African snails are being smuggled into Florida for use in religious rites and rituals.

Four years ago an 80-pound Siberian husky named Duke was killed by a python in a Miami backyard.

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The Austrailan pine provides a nice canopy—until it falls over in a storm; below, the Nile Monitor lizard is big, bad and known to bite now and then.

Palm Beach, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, with individuals elsewhere including Broward County. Often in or near water, especially in urban or suburban areas. They are active during the day, then burrow or hide at night.

AUSTRALIAN PINE

Casuarina Origin: Australia and Southeast Asia Introduction: Imported in late 1800s for ditch and canal stabilization and lumber.

Description: Deciduous tree with graceful, wispy needles growing to 100 feet.

Impacts: A fast grower, it forms dense stands that shade out native plants. Shallow roots actually contribute to beach erosion because they don’t trap sand.

Susceptible to blowing over during storms.

Where to find them: Along shorelines, in parks and natural areas throughout southern and central Florida.

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GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL

Lissachatina fulica Origin: East Africa Introduction: Originally 1960s from released pet; more recent infestation detected in 2011 from snails intended for use in religious rituals.

Description: The world’s largest terrestrial mollusk with cone-shaped brown-and-cream-colored shell

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growing to more than 8 inches in length.

Impacts: Poses threats to agriculture by eating more than 500 plants; public health risk with slime that’s home to parasitic rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis. It is dangerous for property because it eats stucco off houses and paint off cars in attempts to find calcium for its growing shell.

Where to find them: Metropolitan Miami and residential aresa in western Broward County. They are most active on humid or rainy days and just after dusk.

BULLSEYE SNAKEHEAD

Channa marulius Origin: Tropical Asia Introduction: Possibly as food fish Description: Large fish weighing up to 14 pounds, with flattened head, large scales, torpedo-like body, long dorsal and anal fins without spines, and toothed jaws. Has blotches of dark scales flecked in white on its sides. Flesh is edible with mild taste.

Impacts: Preys upon small fish, crayfish, lizards, snakes, small turtles and snails. May threaten natives through competition for food and habitat. It can breathe air (but not crawl on land), so it can tolerate poor water quality not suitable for native fish.

Where to find them: Freshwater canals in northern Broward and southern Palm Beach counties.

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98 WHAT YOU CAN DO Don’t release it. Research your pet choices in advance. How big will they grow? How much will they eat? How long will they live? If you no longer want an exotic pet, turn it in during one of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s amnesty days or call 888-IveGot1 (888/483-4861).

Report it. If you see a creature you’ve never seen before, photograph it, note the location and report it by calling the FFWC’s exotic species hotline, 888-IveGot1. You can also report it online at IVEGOT1.org or use the free smart phone app, IVEGOT1.

Don’t feed or shelter it.

Don’t leave pet food outside. Pick up fruit that’s fallen from backyard trees. Keep your landscape free of other debris that could provide habitat.

Replace invasive plants with natives. Uproot exotic seedlings on your property and use herbicides to kill larger specimens, including multiple applications on tenacious plants like Old World climbing fern.

Inspect and clean it.

Remove plants and animals from fishing and boating equipment before going out and coming home.

Hunt and fish for it.

Some invasive fish are good eating. Pythons, found to contain high levels of mercury, are not. Check myfwc. com for information on everything from where and when you can hunt pythons to lionfish roundups and demonstrations in handling and fileting the fish.

The Brazilian pepper is taking over South Florida scrub and emits chemicals in the soil that keeps other plants from growing.

LIONFISH

Pterios volitans and P. miles Origin: Indian and Pacific oceans Introduction: Aquarium releases Description: Growing to around 15 inches long; striped in red, brown and white; with 18 venomous spines used defensively.

Impacts: Capable of consuming prey more than half its length; eating more than 70 fish and invertebrate species including yellowtail snapper, Nassau grouper, parrotfish and banded coral shrimp. It competes for food with native snapper and grouper, and may negatively impact reef habitats by consuming fish that eat algae.

Where to find them: Reefs, hard bottom, mangroves, seagrass beds and estuaries at depths ranging from 2 to 1,000 feet, in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Can survive very low salinity and temperatures as low as 52 degrees Fahrenheit.

OLD WORLD CLIMBING FERN

Lygodium microphyllum Origin: Africa, Asia, Australia Introduction: Escaped cultivation, first reported in 1965 in Martin County.

Description: Capable of growing horizontally or vertically up to 60 feet with vines emerging from underground rhizomes. Forms dense“skirts”around

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tree trunks. Fertile fronds produce thousands of spores dispersed by wind.

Impacts: Can blanket large areas, toppling large native trees, choking out smaller plants and even fatally trapping mammals including deer in its dense masses of growth.“Ladders”of vines can spread wildfires high into tree canopies.

Where to find it: Widespread in South and Central Florida wetlands and moist habitats including Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

CUBAN TREE FROG

Osteopilus septentrionalis Origin: Cuba Introduction: Stowaway in 1931 cargo shipment.

Description: Growing to 4 or 5 inches, usually beige or brown, sometimes green and dark yellow, with large toe pads, bulging eyes and small warts.

Impacts: Eats native tree frogs and insects favored by natives. Invades people’s homes (sometimes found in toilets) and even electrical generating equipment, causing power outages. When handled, emits secretion that is extremely irritating to human eyes and noses. Loud nighttime breeding calls can also be annoying.

Where to find them: Throughout Florida peninsula, hiding during day and congregating near lighting sources like windows that attract insects at night.

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The humble air potato may sound like a modest plant, but don't be fooled; It is relentless. It is everywhere, and it is capable of smothering our native trees.

Above, when it's looking for love, the Cuban tree frog can keep you up all night; below, the nasty Tegu lizard looks flashy but has a mean bite.

BRAZILIAN PEPPER

Schinus terebinthifolius Origin: South America Introduction: Imported as landscape ornamental in late 1890s and in 1926.

Description: Compact evergreen shrub or tree, with white flowers and clusters of small red fruits.

Impacts: Not only shades out natives, but produces allopathic chemicals in soil that prevent other plants from growing. Host for root weevil that damages Florida’s citrus. Encroaches on endangered gopher tortoises’ nesting habitat, and can cause rashes on people who are sensitive.

Where to find them: Roadsides, fields and natural areas throughout South Florida.

TEGU LIZARDS

Salvator merianae, Tupinambis teguixin and Salvator rufescens Origin: South America Introduction: Escaped or released pets around 2005

Description: Big lizards including Argentine black and white tegu growing to 4 feet with black and white banding on its tail; the gold tegu is 2 to 3 feet long with black and gold stripes down its body; and the red tegu is 4.5 feet long. Not innately aggressive, tegus will defend themselves with sharp teeth and claws.

Impacts: Varied diet of fruit, vegetables, dog or cat food, insects, rodents and eggs, including ground-nesting birds, alligators and turtles.

Where to find them: Argentine black and white tegus breed in Miami-Dade County, primarily around Florida City, and in Hillsborough County. A small breeding population of gold tegus is in Miami-Dade. Red tegus aren’t known to be breeding here.

AIR POTATO

Dioscorea bulbifera Origin: Asia and Africa Introduction: As medicinal plant in 1905 Description: Fast-growing vine with large heartshaped leaves, climbing 100 feet into tree canopies, producing aerial bulbils or“potatoes”that drop to the ground and sprout.

Impacts: Can create solid canopy smothering other plants, which changes entire plant communities and decreases wildlife habitat.

Where to find them: Almost everywhere in Florida.

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During my college years I worked at a popular restaurant in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, smack dab in the middle of Central Avenue’s busiest block. After my shift, my coworkers and I would make the bar rounds, commanding them with the camaraderie we shared with other local bartenders and servers. We were the royalty of our stomping grounds, an easy feat on a cozy block with only a handful of cafes and watering holes.

That block is still a hive of activity humming with people and music; lines at food windows wind down the sidewalk. Today, as I disappear into the crowd on this small patch of St. Pete where I made so many memories and did a lot of growing up, it’s clear that I lost the crown as Queen Bee of Central Avenue long,

long ago. Some of my old haunts are still there, albeit in glossier, more modern versions. Others got washed away.

St. Pete is bursting with new art, restaurants, bars and people. As a fourth-generation native I am proud that it draws national recognition as one of America’s best mid-sized cities—with award-winning beaches.

But behind the celebratory atmosphere wafting over St. Pete´s streets looms a fear of the tipping point, a moment when it all becomes too much.

St. Pete is like a newly popular kid: joyfully expanding into its new image and taking chances that it never would have had the guts to take 15 years ago.

Here is a “best-of” list to help you make the most of my fine city, just as it is in this very moment.

BEST BEACH: For decades I’ve been loyal to one patch of powdery white sand on PassA-Grille Beach, which makes up the southernmost tip of St. Pete Beach. Since I am not a hard body in a bikini or a fraternity brother on spring break, I head to this relatively laidback spot just south of the beachside snack bar. Paid parking is usually easy, public bathrooms are nearby and the rooftop deck at The Hurricane is a favorite place to grab a post-beach drink and watch the sun melt into the Gulf of Mexico.

BEST PLACES FOR MEANDERING AND STROLLING: St. Pete’s hub of activity is downtown, and part of that includes its historic waterfront.

A walk from Demens Landing Park to Coffee Pot Bridge is about 2 miles of salty Tampa Bay air, sailboats heaving and clanking and, oftentimes, sociable dolphins interacting with walkers along the seawall.

For a little more action, start at Beach Drive and head west on Central Avenue, walking as far as your legs will take you. You will discover innumerable charming local shops, restaurants, coffee spots and bars.

Head downtown to the Saturday morning market. A gigantic smoked turkey leg from Mr. I Got ‘Em is tasty—and served by a dapper gentleman in a tux and top hat. Tip: ask him about the history behind his getup.

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BEST EATS: Great dining options in St. Pete are expanding nearly every day. But when I’m away from home, I crave a Cuban sandwich at Bodega on Central. Try to wrangle a seat at the bar window to take in the kitchen action, or watch the world pass by from the outdoor seating. Bella Brava New World Trattoria is situated on the corner of scenic Beach Drive and serves authentic Italian flavors in a modern, urban setting.

Locale Market, founded by chefs Michael Mina and Don Pintabona, is a foodie’s delight. Buy high quality ingredients to go, grab something prepared to eat on their patio or make your way upstairs for farm-and-Gulf-to-table fare in the FarmTable Kitchen.

BEST WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY MORNING: Head downtown to the Saturday morning market and weave through the colorful rows of artisanal food stalls, artists, eateries and regional farmers selling freshly harvested goods.

You’ll find live music, great people watching and a real sense of the Sunshine City spirit. A gigantic smoked turkey leg from Mr. I Got ‘Em is tasty and served by a dapper gentleman in a tux and top hat. Tip: ask him about the history behind his getup.

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BEST WAY TO ENJOY THE ART SCENE: The Dali Museum houses more than 2,100 of the artist’s works, the largest collection of his work outside of Europe. It’s the largest collection of his masterpieces in the world, including “The Hallucinogenic Toreador.” The 2011 building is a work of art itself. Don’t miss the garden labyrinth out back and, if you’re thinking ahead, download the audio tour app and bring your earbuds.

On Thursdays after 5p.m. tickets are more than half off the usual price at $10 per adult.

Embodying the city’s newfound youthful and of-the-moment energy, St. Pete has seen a recent explosion of street art and murals. A couple dozen are tucked away in unexpected corners.

They showcase the imaginations of artists from around the globe.

Find an interactive map at shineonstpete.com.

STEVEN P. WIDOFF

BEST PLACE FOR ESCAPING THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE: Canoe the Hillsborough River.

Its quiet dankness really feels like getting a glimpse of old, untouched Florida and is teeming with wildlife. I like to pack a little picnic and do the two-hour trip with Canoe Escape, which supplies all the gear, directions and pickup at a designated spot along the river.

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BEST PLACE FOR A DRINK: For a cheap drink, strong pour and straight-shooting service, grab a stool at Mastry’s Bar, and enjoy a libation in a St. Petersburg institution. Open since 1935 and voted by Maxim magazine as one of America´s greatest dive bars, every true St. Petersburger has a story to tell about a Mastry’s night. If craft beer is your thing, choose from 10 breweries. Cycle Brewing has an outdoor seating area on Central Avenue that puts you in the middle of all the action, and the spacious 3 Daughters Brewing offers a bevy of games to keep you entertained. Best begin the evening (and happy hour) at dusk at The Canopy Rooftop Lounge.

It’s got a swanky vibe, but you don’t have to be gussied up to enjoy the bird’s-eye view of the waterfront.

BEST DOSE OF LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC: To see a small blonde woman belt like Aretha Franklin singing the blues, head over to the Good Sunday Revue with the Betty Fox Band at the Ale and the Witch.

Betty usually welcomes a special guest or two to join her and the band in a casual, outdoor courtyard setting, and the Ale and the Witch serves a large selection of craft beers. The intimate Hideaway Café and Recording Studio and the long-standing Ringside Café are two other great choices.

Top: The Canopy Rooftop Lounge, inset: 3 Daughters Brewing

visitstpeteclearwater.com is a comprehensive site with lots of good information for planning a trip to the area.

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

Image: Koen Vanmechelen, Black Medusa, 2015. Fondazione Berengo, Venice, Italy.

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cross 17 seasons and more than 90 plays, Palm Beach Dramaworks has accrued a reputation as a revival house for classic plays—the Ibsens, the Shaws, the Pinters—mostly because nobody else in the region touches them. But if you peruse the West Palm Beach company’s rich history, you encounter a spectrum of work, from offbeat musicals to trailblazing absurdist comedies to recent Tony winners, all striving for Dramaworks’ brand identity and tagline: “theatre to think about.”

It’s a brand that has followed Dramaworks since its creation in 2000, when actors Bill Hayes, Sue Ellen Beryl and Nanique Gheridian started the company out of creative necessity: They wanted a place to work in West Palm Beach. They self-funded Dramaworks’ first season, housed in the campus auditorium of Palm Beach Atlantic University, and moved to two other black-box spaces over the next three years.

By the time Hayes produced Edward Albee’s “The Zoo Story” and “The American Dream,” in 2002, he was taken aback by the response.

“The director George Stevens said, ‘Don’t underestimate people,’” Hayes recalled. “They have the ability to think and to feel. I learned really quickly that I underestimated people in this region. There were a lot of sophisticated theatergoers. I lived here, and I thought of it as the land of leisure with occasional tours of ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’”

Graduating, in 2011, to the lavish Don and Ann Brown Theatre in the heart of downtown West

“I won’t direct something unless I’m terrified of it.”

Palm Beach, Hayes has continued to challenge his patrons and his cast and crew. Some of the company’s most daring works—Eugene Ionesco’s gonzo comedy “The Chairs,” Sam Shepard’s harrowing drama “Buried Child,” Eugene O’Neill’s 210-minute scorcher “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”— often garner more Carbonell nominations than the safer selections.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Hayes is promising theatergoers a season of reinvention for 2017-2018, with two world premieres, new curtain times and the ongoing developmental productions of works-in-progress in its recently installed upstairs black box. It seemed the right time to pick Hayes’ brain about his company’s success and its evolving future.

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What is it about the classics that draw patrons to revisit plays they may have seen several times?

Because I think, as we get older, we relate differently to the material.

When I first saw “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” as a young man, I didn’t relate to any of it because I didn’t experience enough of life. But as I went through some turbulent years, I started to relate to certain characters. I was at a point in my life that I was trying to come to terms with my difficult father, and that play allowed me to try to walk in my father’s shoes.

Is it your intention to push your audience out of their comfort zones at least once or twice during a season?

Yes. I think I have a responsibility to the audience, to give them diversity and new experiences. For myself, I won’t direct something unless I’m terrified of it. Because that brings out the best in me.

People asked, why did I take so long to do “Long Day’s Journey”?

The organization needed to be ready, I had to condition my patrons to be ready, and I had to feel healthy to do it. If I’m sitting in a

room eight hours a day with Eugene O’Neill, it dredges up all your own crap. If you’re not in touch with it, it will kill you.

When you started the company, did you think you’d ever be staging summer musicals?

No. And I picked “Sweeney Todd” (running July 14-Aug. 6) because it’s my hope to draw on some young people. I’m partnering with the city and the DDA to have them help with promoting and advertising and to allow some variances on the exterior of the building, to have some edgy graphics.

If you had to pick just three productions in Dramaworks’ history that represent the very best of what you do, what would you select?

Oh, god! (Long pause.) “The Chairs,” “Exit the King” and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.” They were three things that scared us to death but demonstrate that when artists get together in a collaborative environment and are given a challenge, they almost always will rise above it.

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Next up at Dramaworks: “The Cripple of Inishmaan” What: Martin McDonagh’s 1997 Irish comedy centers on a broken-bodied dreamer who envisions a future in Hollywood when real-life documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty visits his primitive island in the 1930s.

When: May 19-June 4 Cost: $46-$81 Contact: 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org

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Now-May 14

“DECO JAPAN: SHAPING ART AND CULTURE” at

“PEN TO PAPER—ARTISTS’ HANDWRITTEN LETTERS FROM THE SMITHSONIAN’S ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART” at Norton

“SHORT CUTS 7” at Willow

“BEEHIVE: THE ‘60S MUSICAL” at The Wick, 7901

Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; $9-$15 museum admission; 561/495-0233; morikami. org. The Japanese Art Deco

movement, which flourished in the war and postwar years of 1920 to 1945, honored the nation’s history while ushering a new cosmopolitanism. The more than 200 works in this exhibition summarize the Art Deco style, ranging from metalwork and ceramics to glass and printmaking.

Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; free; 561/832-5196; norton.org. Exploring the pen-

manship of artists from Mary Cassatt to Isamu Noguchi, the exhibition reveals much about world-famous artists through their handwriting— from casually jotted notes to decorative calligraphy.

Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton; $25; 561/3473948; willowtheatre.org.

In this seventh-annual event organized by The Playgroup, South Florida’s best playwrights will premiere original works—including comedies, dramas and surprises—that clock in at 10 minutes or less.

N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; $75-$80; 561/9952333; thewick.org. This

durable musical revue honors the female singers and songwriters who electrified the pop music charts, from Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin to Lesley Gore and The Shirelles.

“Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”

Tony Rock

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

“Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture”

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TONY ROCK at Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; $20; 561/833-1812; palmbeachimprov.com.

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS at

REGGIE WILSON/FIST & HEEL PERFORMANCE GROUP at Kravis Center,

CARL PALMER at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8p.m.; $45-$75; 561/450-6357; artsgarage.org. In his ninth

The younger brother of Chris Rock—one of nine Rock siblings, in fact—has established a formidable standup career on his own, and recently began hosting “The Game of Dating” on TV One. Squint, and you’ll think you’re watching Chris.

Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $31.50 and up; 800/745-3000; livenation. com. Record collectors have

likely already grooved to the 40 sides on Tom Petty’s recently reissued “Complete Studio Albums” box sets.

But you needn’t own the $250 collection to enjoy the contemporary rocker’s 40th anniversary tour, featuring the hits and more.

701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $32; 561/8327469; kravis.org. Brooklyn choreographer Wilson’s latest piece, “Citizen,” explores the historical issue of belonging in the African-American community, in a modern-dance showcase for five dynamic soloists.

North American tour since 2006, the drummer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer returns to Arts Garage to honor the late Keith Emerson, performing hits and deep cuts from ELP’s extensive catalog.

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THE HEAVY PETS at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $15$25; 561/395-2929; funkybiscuit.com. On

“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”

“PEACE OF WOOD STOCK” at Boca Black

DELRAY BEACH CRAFT BEERFEST at Old School

NICOLE HENRY at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357; artsgarage.org.

May 18-21, South Florida native sons The Heavy Pets will headline the annual Orange Blossom Jamboree in Brooksville, Florida. Save the gas money and catch them at this official Orange Blossom pre-show close to home, where they’ll perform their recent single “Two Horses” and selections from their deep trove of rock, R&B, jazz-funk and reggae fusion cuts.

at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $29-$68; 561/832-7469; kravis. org. Many of the most

persistent earworms in stage music history will echo across Dreyfoos Hall in this brand-new touring production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, which the Los Angeles Times called “sparkling, fresh and lovely.”

“Artrageous”

Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $25-$35; 561/4839036; bocablackbox.com.

Forgive the excruciating pun in this project’s name: “Peace of Wood Stock” is a spirited exploration of the music that made 1969’s Woodstock festival a generation-defining event, with a sextet of talented rockers performing hits from Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Santana and many others.

Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 6:30-10:30 p.m.; $40$65; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org.

Described by Huffington Post as her generation’s “First Lady of Jazz,” Miami native Nicole Henry has been a frequent presence at Arts Garage, wowing devotees with expressive, uplifting performances from the canons of the American Songbook, classic and contemporary soul and jazz, and her original compositions.

Sample more than 100 libations from national, local and home brewers, while enjoying pub bites, live music and lawn games at this sixth-annual spring tradition.

“Peace of Woodstock”

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“The Sound of Music”

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“MY SINATRA” at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $40-$50; 561/483-9036; bocablackbox.com. Premier

SUSHI & STROLL SUMMER WALK at Morikami

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JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND at Perfect Vodka

NATALIE DOUGLAS at Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $40; 561/237-7000; lynn.edu/events. In her

Frank Sinatra interpreter Cary Hoffman brings his autobiographical oneman memoir musical to Boca Raton. Hoffman has performed his tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes at 55 venues around the world, including Off-Broadway.

Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $6-$8 museum admission; 561/495-0233; morikami.org. Stroll tranquil

Japanese gardens, enjoy traditional Japanese food and listen to the Japanese drum music of Ronin Taiko in this monthly summer tradition.

Photographic Centre, 415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; free; 561/2532600; workshop.org. This

third-annual exhibition will showcase selections from the most recent Pictures of the Year International (POYI) competition, the country’s most prestigious contest for photojournalism.

Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $36$136; 800/745-3000; livenation.com. A great

migration of Parrotheads will once again descend on the Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre for the latest local tour stop of this reclusive Palm Beacher and laid-back “Margaritaville” scribe.

new show “Four Women,” award-winning actress and cabaret singer Douglas will pay tribute to Nina Simone, Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln and Billie Holiday, performing staples from “Stormy Weather” to “I Put a Spell On You.”

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THE WAILERS at Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$30; sub-culture. org/respectablestreet.

Since 1981, Bob Marley’s backing band has continued to spread the iconic vocalist’s message of peace, love and justice, performing the greatest hits and more.

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“SPAMALOT” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $45; 561/832-7469; kravis.org.

of the Old School concert returns with an abbreviated new moniker and its most eclectic lineup yet. Boy George headlines, supported

by The Romantics, Ace of Base’s Jenny Bergren, Stevie B., Katrina and the Waves, Expose and more.

Blizzard, a former beauty queen, professional comedian and full-time mother of three, penned and stars in this award-winning solo play about the trials and tribulations of motherhood.

at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $59.50; 561/393-7984; myboca. us. The former Legends

at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $31-$41; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. Dena

MNM Productions’ regional staging of the Tony-winning cult musical plunders its narrative from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” retelling the durable King Arthur legend with plenty of cheeky humor, beautiful showgirls and maniacal rabbits.

The Wailers “One Funny Mother”

“Rams”

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BRUCE GOLD at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $25-$35; 561/4839036; bocablackbox.com.

MUSE at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $22-$91.50; 800/745-3000; livenation. com. England’s baroque

TRAIN at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $17 and up; 800/745-3000; livenation. com. The accessible San

FOUNDERS DAY at Flagler Museum, 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach; free; 561/655-2833; flaglermuseum.us. In honor of

This funnyman illusionist has real magic in his blood: The distant relative of Harry Houdini has performed on TV magic shows from Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us” to “Masters of Illusion,” and is a veteran of California’s estimable Magic Castle.

electro-rockers begin their 2017 tour schedule in our backyard, playing cuts from their latest release “Drones” as well as old favorites. 30 Seconds to Mars and PVRIS will open the show.

Francisco roots-rockers return in support of their 10th album, the breezily titled “A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat” and its nostalgic lead single “Play That Song.”

museum founder Jean Flagler Matthews, this National Historic Landmark offers free access to all visitors during one day in June. Take the self-guided tour of the Gilded Age mansion, gaze at the special exhibits and climb aboard Henry Flagler’s private railcar.

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Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach; free; 561/6557226; fourarts.org. Four

Arts facilitator Graham Brunk leads a discussion of this nonfiction book by David Sax, about the return of analog pleasures in an increasingly digital world.

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PARKING: Parking lot HOURS: Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; dinner, Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; brunch on weekends, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner on weekends, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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t wasn’t a lie. It was a sin of omission.

When I invited friends to Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, I was mostly honest. I said it had a good reputation. That fresh ingredients were de rigueur here.

And it was casual enough for your favorite jeans.

But I left out the big one: There is no butter. Not one pat. Ditto for cream and anything else so bad it’s good. This high-tech healthy dining outpost (that, ironically, used to be The Fat Rooster) is all about natural, high-flavor everything— the kind of culinary ethos that usually translates to boring but virtuous. My friends would have run for the nearest Habit Burger if I told the whole truth.

You can imagine their surprise when the words“buffalo-style

cauliflower appetizer” popped up on the menu. It was dusted with a light buttermilk breading, then flash-fried to make the cauliflower crispy enough to cradle the zesty buffalo sauce. That appetizer was the tree-topper of all the highlights in this meal. Questions like “How did they make cauliflower taste so good?” were followed by “Can we make this at home?”

After the mezze platter (rich, creamy-with-no-cream avocado, regular, and sweet potato hummus next to veggies and apple slices for dipping), the seared snapper, the grass-fed steak, the Skuna Bay salmon and the buffalo burger, nothing was left.

The buffalo burger was tender and cooked to order, with a maple balsamic sauce that wasn’t too sweet for the meat. The lemon

yogurt sauce with the seared salmon added a light tang that shook up the spiced chickpeas and gave them zesty personality, unusual for chickpeas.

“This feels like a neighborhood joint,” said someone munching on avocado hummus. A taste of fresh salmon elicited,“This is a confluence of delicate tastes that combine into something really delicious.”(Apparently the food brought forth sentence structure that belongs in a poetry book.

Even the salmon was impressed.)

Dessert was a house-made apple skillet­—a take on the classic French tarte Tatin, but without the crust. A brownie with chocolate sauce was a bit too sweet, but sufficiently decadent.

We never knew good for you could taste so great.

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Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays; brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends; dinner, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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ineapple Grove used to be a quaint off-the-beaten-path little sister to Delray’s Atlantic Avenue, but it has emerged as a serious dining destination and a respite of sorts from The Madness due south. Its latest addition is The Banyan, which practically snuggles up to a handsome old banyan tree someone had the foresight to save in the push for downtown sprawl.

Proprietors and Delray residents Joseph LoRe and Miles Moriarty have ambitions that spread as wide as the banyan branches shading their patio. They built out the space with a charming contemporary vibe (we love the sleek, dressy little bar inside) and hired Chef James Skarulis in his

first head chef job after working at Seagate Hotel and Dada. The menu features small plates and a large selection of crafty cocktails.

My pretty blue Aviation gin cocktail tasted as good as it looked, with Bombay dry gin, luxardo, crème de violetto and lemon. It was a promising start to a high notes/low notes dinner. In the process of shaking up the menu, Skarulis has a hodgepodge of offerings, with seafood (calamari, Maryland crab bites, Yum Yum shrimp, and blackened scallops), next to sliders, tacos, mac trios and flatbreads.

We stuck with seafood. The Maryland crab bites were full of crab chunks with a zesty, but not overly spicy Chesapeake remou-

lade. Think of a French dressing meets Thousand Island dressing combo. The popular Yum Yum shrimp, with a spicy-sweet Sriracha aioli, were lightly dusted with breading, and the crunch-thensweet-end-dip was an addictive combo. The seafood net had one hole in it: The Marinade mahi evidently skipped the marinade stop and was as bland as an oyster cracker; even the grilled pineapple salsa couldn’t rev it up.

Then came the crème brulée cheesecake—talk about a happy ending. It was light and airy, the dense creaminess of the cheesecake sweetened by the crackly, torched sugar of the brulée. Made by an outside baker, this cheesecake is worth the trip all by itself.

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f you assume Palm Beach is clubby, stuffy and all white linens, think again. There’s another side, the way real people live. They know that at Palm Beach Grill, the 15th of the month is when the reservation line opens for the next full month. Loyal customers have the number on speed dial.

For about 18 years, the Palm Beach Grill has been a staple on the island of palm trees and Bentleys, sharply manicured hedges, rules and regulations, including one that says no chain restaurants allowed.

(Except for the Grill, which everyone knows is a really a Houston’s chain restaurant, but with a nom de plume for Palm Beach appearances.) That tiny detail does not detract from the fact that the crab cakes have big chunks of crab, the burgers are unforgettable and the drinks are strong.

Diners are a mix of islanders and“the others.” It’s a sign of

success that the Grill is favored by those with both middling and enormous bank accounts.

If you don’t do the reservation dance, follow the walk-in theory, with a seat at the bar or at small bar tables. It’s the same service (excellent, personal, on top of things), food and drinks. Of course, you have to eat at 5 p.m., but that’s a small compromise. Just put on your Lilly and go.

Details make Hillstone Restaurant Group a success, with almost 50 restaurants in 12 states. The venues serve the same menus for the most part (prices differ), and consistency in food and service are what the staff demands.

Those are the similarities, but Palm Beach is a different world. The artwork here is a bit more upscale and there are more Lamborghinis in the parking lot. You can sit next to the world’s best-selling author at the bar, or see national movers

and shakers at the next table.

The food, is executed perfectly, from a stellar kosher hot dog to sirloin steak. A cedar plank roasted salmon is cooked to a Palm Beach pink, is moist and complemented by the not-overpowering Creole mustard sauce. Smooth is not a word usually applied to meat, but the medium-rare prime rib with its soft red glow has a butter-smooth texture and a slightly chewy (in a good way), melt-in-your-mouth quality that helps a large steak disappear quickly. The horseradish sauce gives each forkful an extra jab and makes taste buds stand at attention.

Hint: You can bring your own bottle of wine, as long as it’s not on the wine list, and there’s no corkage fee for the first bottle. That tiny detail helps keep the bill a bit lower. Not that anybody in Palm Beach cares about such mundane details.

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

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Boca Landing—999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. The Waterstone Resort & Marina’s signature restaurant, Boca Landing, offers the city’s only waterside dining and shows off its prime location and views. The mostly small-plates menu features Asian-inflected tuna tartare, green curry mussels and fried calamari. Probably the best dish, though, is the thoroughly continental filet mignon with crab and béarnaise, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second. • Dinner nightly. 561/368-9500. $$

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

Seafood. Market-fresh seafood is the cornerstone, like Chilean sea bass prepared over a wood-burning grill and served with sweet Rhea’s topping (crabmeat, sautéed spinach and a signature lime, tomato and garlic sauce.) • Dinner nightly. Lunch on Saturdays. 561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-9142; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$

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

Arturo’s Ristorante —6750 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room, slightly formal, rigorously professional service and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style.

You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like fresh jumbo shrimp grilled in hot marinara sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly.

561/997-7373. $$$ Biergarten—309 Via De Palmas, #90. German/ Pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel

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both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily.

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Bonefish Grill—21069 Powerline Road.

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

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

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Conversation with a classic

Executive Chef Patrick Broadhead talks baseball, seafood and good advice Everybody is putting their signature stamp on food in the new stadiums. That comes with the food revolution of America. That’s exciting.”

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e’re so used to eating great seafood dishes prepared with fresh ingredients combined in creative ways. It’s easy to forget it’s not the norm. Executive Chef Patrick Broadhead, at Burt & Max’s in Delray Beach since September, has never forgotten. Cooking in Cape Cod in the early-to-mid ‘90s meant, “Dishes were a little behind, trend-wise. We were stuck in that old seafood house sort of way. Florida was a little more cutting edge.”

Broadhead, a Midwest boy, received his culinary education at Johnson and Wales University, alma mater to Emeril Lagasse and Tyler Florence. The high-quality seafood here lured him South and, in 1995, he started at Max’s Grille in Boca Raton. He’s a big St. Louis Cardinals fan and once served famous hitter Mark McGwire and broadcaster Mike Shannon when they walked into his restaurant.

Baseball and food; what’s the connection?

It’s just hot dogs and apple pie. It’s a sport where you can be communal. It’s a slow-moving game so you can sit and eat and talk and still watch the game and enjoy it.

Best advice you ever gave an up-and-coming chef: To listen. Don’t think you know it all. There’s always something to be learned.

Best advice you ever got from another chef: As much as we become married to our jobs and professions, you can tend to spend more time with your work family than your real family. Make sure you make time for your family. Without that, it makes for tough life.You won’t be happy in the process.

Favorite dish to eat that’s not yours: My wife is from Brazil and she makes two dishes that we probably don’t eat often enough. One is a feijoad—it’s the national dish of Brazil, it’s a heavy dish. It’s akin to cassoulet. It was a peasant dish, and it’s such a comforting, warming dish that it will put you to sleep after you eat it. And she makes moqueca, a simple seafood stew, with fish, shrimp or whatever you want, with tomatoes, onion, cilantro and really hot peppers. Because of its spice level, I enjoy it tremendously. It is cooked traditionally in clay pots.

The simplicity is what makes it so good.

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

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

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 Wagyu beef carpaccio to a lighter version of the hardy chopped salad are nicely done too. Parmesan truffle fries are crispy sticks of potato heaven; chocolate-espresso cake a study in shameless, and luscious, decadence. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/368-1077. $$$

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

Italian. Angelo Elia’s impeccable Italian restaurant is a delight, from the stylish room to the suave service to the expansive wine list, not to mention food that’s by turn elegant, hearty, bold, subtle and always delicious. Dishes off the regular menu make excellent choices, like chargrilled jumbo prawns with artichoke, arugula, lemon and olive oil. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-1703. $$$

Party hearty

Casa D’Angelo can accommodate private parties from 10 to 60 people.

Buzz Bites I Famous dogs from Big Apple land in Davie

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he Halal Guys are known for their hotdogs served on the streets of the Big Apple. They’ve expanded, too: South Korea, the Philippines, Arizona, California, Illinois, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and finally, Davie, Florida.

Since it feels like half of New York lives here, it’s a good business decision.

The Halal Guys opened their Davie restaurant earlier this year. Instead of a cart, it’s a building with four walls, plus the famed hotdogs, gyros and other dishes. Orlando is next on the list.

The food looks and tastes the same, but you get to sit at a table and eat instead of standing on Fifth Avenue. Does the food taste better without exhaust fumes, honking horns and cold weather? We’ll let you be the judge. (2268 S. University Dr., Davie; 954/947-1817)

The Cheesecake Factory —5530 Glades

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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) $$

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Chez Marie French Bistro —5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton. French. Marie will greet you at the door of this nicely decorated, intimate, classic French restaurant tucked in the corner of a strip shopping area. From escargot encased in garlic butter, parsley and breadcrumbs to a tender duck a l’orange to an unforgettable crepe Suzette, you’ll be in Paris all evGlassg. Voila!

Also on the menu: calf’s liver, homemade veal sausage, tasty onion soup, seabass Bouillabaisse, moules frites, rack of lamb, salads and more desserts. Dinner nightly.

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

Cuban Café —3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. Cuban.

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

DaVinci’s of Boca—6000 Glades Road.

Italian. Expect carefully prepared Italian fare that will satisfy both traditionalists and the more adventurous.

The former will like crisp, greaseless fried calamari and hearty lasagna made with fresh pasta. The latter will enjoy creamy burrata with prosciutto, tomato jam and arugula and a branzino served with spinach, clams and shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-8466. $$

Domus Italian Restaurant—187 S.E .Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Italian. The “Best Spaghetti & Meatballs Ever” dish is pretty darn close to being just that.

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mpanadas, those tiny pastry bites common in lots of cultures (pierogi and dumplings, for instance), are one of my favorite food pods. Everything is tucked into a tasty little pastry blanket— savory or sweet—so what’s not to like?

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo (May 5), we celebrate empanadas. This holiday honors Mexican-American culture, specifically the 1862 Mexican victory over the French. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated around the world and includes tasty influences from Canada, Jamaica, Australia—even Japan.

For the sake of comparison, I stuck with beef empanadas— the brisket empanada at El Camino—but I also tried sweet corn, chicken, and ham and cheese. The Argentinian Deli has nine different fillings, and the most attractive empanadas around. Here’s my trip to Argentinian, Mexican and Columbian restaurants, all with different takes on this specialty. Read on, then try a few.

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501 N.E. 20th St, Boca Raton 561/672-9003 Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday-Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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TOTAL THE DISH: This brisket empanada was flavorful but the dough reminded me of wontons, semi-greasy and not a lot of flavor. It was accompanied by housemade salsa and jalapeno crema; both tasty additions.

This empanada is costly at $7, but is larger than the others.

EL CAMINO (MEXICAN)

Rancheritos de Boca Restaurant & Bakery (Columbian) Somerset Shoppes 8903 Glades Road Boca Raton 561/479-0047 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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THE DISH: This empanada was the greasiest of the bunch, with dough that was golden-brown, but chewy, and filling that didn’t have much flavor or spice to it.

Overall, the consistency was fairly mushy. Beef empanadas are $1.20 each.

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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 picante, a light calamari fritti to chicken Parmesan, you can find something for all appetites. Save room for the tartufo. • Dinner nightly. 561/419-8787 $$$

Dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental.

The simple pleasures of the table—good food, personable service, comfortable ambience—are what this modestly stylish restaurant is all about. The menu has a strong Italian bent, evidenced by dishes like a trio of fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with an airy three-cheese mousse, and a cookbook-perfect rendition of veal scaloppine lavished with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and a tangy lemon-white wine sauce. • Dinner nightly.

561/961-4156. $$

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Farmer’s Table —1901 N. Military Trail.

Key lime pie from Farmer’s Table

American. Fresh, natural, sustainable, organic and local is the mantra at this both tasty and health-conscious offering from Mitchell Robbins and Joey Giannuzzi. Menu highlights include flatbreads, slow-braised USDA Prime short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp.

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

Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/417-5836. $

Grand Lux Cafe —Town Center at Boca Raton.

American. The Cheesecake Factory’s sister brand is an upscale take on the original formula, with an atmosphere inspired by the great cafes of Europe. The menu offers a range of international flavors, and the specialty baked-to-order desserts are always a big hit. • Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

561/392-2141. $$

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. $$

Buzz Bites II Psst! Can you keep a secret?

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’m going to dish about a well-kept Palm Beach County secret. If you want to impress someone—personal friend, family member (especially from the landlocked Midwest), co-worker, potential boss—take them to The Breakers Seafood Bar. Let me set the scene: You motor up the regal driveway to the 1920s historic hotel, hand your car to the valet, and walk into another world. It’s a historic world, with luxurious furnishings and flower arrangements as big as a VW Beetle. Turn right. Then take a left. Walk down one of the long, well-appointed hallways reminiscent of scenes from “The Shining” (but no ghosts) toward the ocean. If it’s open, take a gander inside the Venetian Ballroom. Wowza. You can just imagine Henry Flagler waltzing away in there. Then move on.

The ocean is the main attraction of the Seafood Bar. It’s inside, outside and on your plate. The renovated, yachting, nautical décor is new as of December.

The aquarium bar is unique. You sit with your elbows—and a cocktail—on a stunning aquarium full of sea life, while gazing out at the Atlantic Ocean. It takes one’s breath away, and really, isn’t that what impressing guests is all about?

And you live here, and can go there any time. This is Palm Beach, baby.

That just kills them. (One S. County Road, Palm Beach; 877/724-3188)

Houston’s—1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle.

Jimmy’s Fries to Caviar —6299 N. Federal Highway. Contemporary American. Going one better than soup to nuts is Jimmy Mills’ latest endeavor, an easygoing, affordable bistro in the old Darbster space that really does offer fries, caviar and more. Four varieties of fish eggs are shown off nicely crowning a quartet of deviled eggs, while the thick-cut fries complement a massively flavorful, almost fork-ten-

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It’s artichoke season at Houston’s—with its famous grilled heirloom chokes from Castroville, CA.

Contemporary American. Convenient location, stylish ambience and impeccable service are all hallmarks of this local outpost of the Hillstone restaurant chain. There are plenty of reasons why this is one of the most popular business lunch spots in all of Boca, including menu items like crab cakes, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs.

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

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Full-on flavor defines this vegan dish.

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s Chef Jamie Pruitt said, “It’s all about finding other avenues.”

Farmer’s Table restaurant is known for finding delicious— and healthful—ways to satisfy customers’ cravings without giving up flavor. That’s where the Vegan Shepherd’s Pie checks off all the boxes. Contrary to popular opinion, cooking without butter, cream, soy products and gluten is not hard. It can even taste good.

Make that great.

“We use soy-free alternatives, so we take that out of the mix,” Pruitt said. “It’s our form of butter. We use Earth Balance butter that is soy-free.”

These alternative measures are on purpose.

“Look at what you’re trying to achieve: fresh, healthy, delicious.

Try to source as locally as possible for the fresh part,” Pruitt said.

“We keep health benefits in the forefront of our mind: How does it benefit our bodies? Then we make it delicious.”

So be daring! Try this vegan, gluten-free shepherd’s pie.

“It’s much lighter [than regular shepherd’s pie] because you’re not dealing with beef and fat,” Pruitt said. You won’t miss either with this version.

Chef Jamie Pruitt and his vegan shepherd’s pie

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Secret ingredient: “Port adds a little bit of color, and sherry adds a little sweetness to it.

Annie’s (Naturals Organic) is a vegan Worcestershire sauce that you can buy at Whole Foods. We’re giving a shout-out to grocery stores stocking products that weren’t even in our vocabulary 10 years ago.“

Meat substitute: “The lentils take the place of meat.

You can add whatever you want to it at this point. Seitan’s (meat alternative) is a good choice, but there are a lot of other vegan meat substitutes that you could add to boost it up even more.”

The mashed potatoes on top are made with Yukon potatoes.

“We call it faux mash, because there’s no butter or cream. Then we put slices of Daiya ‘provolone’ cheese on top and brulée it.”

Oil is everything: “It’s a nice aromatic, garlicky herb oil. We rub a lot of food in it— chicken, lasagna, portobello—it’s a versatile oil we use here for a lot of dishes.”

You can make a batch beforehand.

It won’t go bad, and you can make two different oils.

You could make one as a fish rub, with chervil, chives, tarragon— a lighter, delicate oil. Then the heavier one [as in this recipe] with thyme and sage to go with meats.”

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der hanger steak in the classic steak frites. Lobster bisque is indecently rich and luxurious, ditto the Grand Marnier-infused chocolate mousse. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/617-5965 $$

Josef’s Table —5030 Champion Blvd. Continental. Though the kitchen does have a timid hand with sauces and seasonings, there’s no quibbling about the execution, whether a light, refreshing “tower” of lump crabmeat with mango, cucumber and tomato; rosy-rare double-cut lamb chops with port wine-mint sauce; pan-seared hogfish with orange beurre blanc; or the richly decadent half-moon chocolate tart. • Dinner nightly. Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/3532700. $$$ 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. $$

Ka-bao!

Try the hottest food trend of the year and dive into one of Kapow’s bao buns, the perfect food pod.

Junior’s —409 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. Deli Restaurant/Bakery. A meal starts with a crunch of garlic-tangy pickles, with excellent coleslaw and pickled beets. That’s before you order. Try the corned beef (of course!), the potato pancakes and go from there. You must, however, not miss the “World’s Most Fabulous” cheesecake. Because it is. • Open daily from breakfast through dinner. 561/672-7301. $$ Kapow Noodle Bar —431 Plaza Real.

Pan-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. $

Buzz Bites III Boca Raton in the expansion bulls-eye

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f you’re in the restaurant business and want to expand, Boca Raton is probably on your radar, whether you live in South Florida or Maryland.

The list of “our-new-location-is-Boca” restaurants is swelling with the recent additions of the Greek Ouzo Bay (Baltimore) and the Italian Louie Bossi’s (Fort Lauderdale).

Ouzo Bay, at 201 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, specializes in fresh fish, recipes from Crete and an extensive ouzo selection. It’s part of the Atlas Restaurant group, along with Asian restaurant Azumi, and Maryland seafood restaurant Loch Bar, both in Baltimore.

The new Bossi’s in town is at 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, in the Hyatt Place Hotel. The two Louie Bossi’s properties, part of the Big Time Restaurant Group, are siblings to City Cellar, Grease, Big City Tavern, Rocco’s Tacos and City Oyster.

And Delray Beach is in the mix, with ROK:BRGR (the restaurant with the stock market name) opening its fourth restaurant at 4 E. Atlantic Ave., and a Doral spot is on the calendar, too. It’s part of the South Florida JEY Hospitality group, which owns restaurants Public House, Pizzacraft, Tacocraft and Apothecary.

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Kathy’s Gazebo Café —4199 N. Federal

Lobster bisque from Kathy’s Gazebo Café

Highway. Continental. This local stalwart smoothly rolls along with its signature blend of French and Continental dishes. The Gazebo is classic and formal, with equally classic dishes like creamy lobster bisque, house-made duck paté, broiled salmon with sauce béarnaise and dreamy chocolate mousse are as satisfying as ever. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$

comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall.

Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with gougères, cheesy pastry puffs filled with béchamel; don’t miss the unconscionably savory cassoulet; and finish with pineapple upside-down cake. • Dinner nightly. 561/654-6600. $$$

Ke’e Grill—17940 N. Military Trail. American.

La Nouvelle Maison—455 E. Palmetto Park

The attraction here is carefully prepared food that is satisfying, flavorful and reasonably priced. The fist-sized crab cake is a good place to start, followed by sea bass with a soy-ginger-sesame glaze. • Dinner nightly.

561/995-5044. $$$

Blvd. French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, white-glove service and a trio of (differently) 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

La Ferme —9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/ Mediterranean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet bocamag.com

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of desserts that range from homey apple tart to bananas Foster with chocolate and Grand Marnier. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-3003. $$$

La Rosa Nautica—515 N.E. 20th St. Peruvian. Expect no ambience, no pretensions, low prices and food that satisfies on a very high level. Good starters include antichuchos, chunks of grilled beef heart, and causa, a terrine-like layering of mashed potatoes and chicken salad. Ceviche and the lomo saltado are among the best in South Florida. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/296-1413. $$

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La Tre —249 E. Palmetto Park Road. Vietnamese.

For almost two decades, this elegant little spot has been celebrating the delicate, sophisticated flavors and textures of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. A house signature, shrimp tossed with coriander curry pesto, is an inspired riff on Vietnamese classics. Service and wines match the refinement of the cuisine. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-4568. $$ La Villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

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). 561/362-8403. $$ Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St. French. Don’t overlook this small, unassuming bastion of traditional French cookery. That would be a mistake, because the dishes that virtually scream “creativity” can’t compare to the quiet pleasures served here—like cool, soothing vichyssoise, delicate fillet of sole with nutty brown butter sauce or perfectly executed crème brûlee. Good food presented without artifice at a fair price never goes out of fashion. • Dinner nightly. 561/620-0033. $$ The Little Chalet—485 S. Federal Hightway.

Continental/Steakhouse. This clubby faux chalet touts both its pricy pedigreed beef and that once-hip culinary staple of the 1950s and ’60s fondue. The latter offers a unique taste experience, especially if you go for the three-course prix fixe fondue dinner for two. It starts off with a choice of cheese fondues; we suggest trying the Parmesan, cherry tomato and fresh basil. Entrée fondues feature beef, chicken and shrimp cooked in a burbling consommé, to be dabbed with any of seven different sauces. Dessert fondues are all about the chocolate; try the decadent chocolate-peanut butter. • Dinner nightly. 561/325-8000. $$$

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

American. This location is something of a Bermuda Triangle for restaurants, with at least four eateries preceding this local outpost of a Canadian chain that styles itself a “New York grill and bar.” What Madison’s has going for it is an exceedingly handsome and capacious space, as well as service that is as

In Italy all roads lead to Rome…

In Boca Raton all roads lead to Cosa Duci!

Come discover a hidden gem filled with pastries, cookies, espresso, gelato, cappuccino, daily lunch menu, wine and an authentic Italian family!

We change our menu daily!

Visit our site to see what mamma is cooking today: www.cosaduci.com

141 NW 20th Street B-21 Boca Raton • 561.393.1201 Baking for a good cause: A portion of our proceeds will benefit research for Multiple Sclerosis.

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professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-0808. $$

house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner nightly. 561/998-3881. $$$$

Maggiano’s—21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Italian.

Do as the Italians do and order family-style, sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, two salads, two pastas, two entrées, two vegetables and two desserts. The menu also includes lighter takes on staples like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo and chicken piccata.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$

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Mario’s Osteria—1400 Glades Road. Italian.

This popular spot is swanky in its reincarnation, but the rustic Italian and Italian-American fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions. Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes” are on the new menu, as are butternut squash ravioli and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$

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Matteo’s —233 S. Federal Highway. Italian.

Mario’s Osteria

Hearty Italian and Italian-American food, served in giant “family style” portions, needs no reinventing. Though there is no shortage of local restaurants cooking in that genre, it’s the details of preparation and service that make Matteo’s stand out. Baked clams are a good place to start, as is the reliable chopped salad. Linguini frutti di mare is one of the best in town. • Dinner nightly.

561/392-0773. $$

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

The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, the ambience is that of a smooth-running big city bistro. Service is personable and proficient. The menu is composed of dishes you really want to eat, from grilled artichokes with rémoulade to wild Alaskan salmon with citrus beurre blanc to the wickedly indulgent crème brûlèe pie. It’s a classic. Just like Max’s Grille. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/368-0080. $$ Morton’s The Steakhouse—5050 Town

Shell game

Rack’s offers a great Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week—including $1 oysters.

Center Circle. Steakhouse. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. While the star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, seasonally featured is the American Wagyu New York strip. Finish off your meal with the blueberry white chocolate bread pudding. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-7724. $$$

New York Prime—2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steakhouse. This wildly popular Boca meatery packs them in with swift, professional service, classy supper club ambience and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-

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—2240 N.W. 19th St., #904. Italian. Cross Naples (thin, blistered crust, judicious toppings) with Connecticut (fresh clams and no tomato sauce), and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the pies coming out of Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-2900. $

to Park Road. Japanese/sushi. “Whatever floats your boat” isn’t just a saying at this hipster sushi bar. Your sushi really does float on a boat, one of many bouncing along a channel cut into the top of the restaurant’s large, square sushi bar. High notes are the Mexican roll with tempura shrimp and avocado, and the sneakily fiery jalapeño-laced tuna tartare. If sushi doesn’t float your boat, gingery gyoza and crispy fried shrimp with a drizzle of spicy mayo probably will. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/361-8688. $$

P.F. Chang’s —1400 Glades Road. Chinese.

There may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at the Boca outpost of P.F. Chang’s—the portions are large enough to feed the masses—and the exquisite tastes in each dish could soothe any tyrant. We particularly like the steamed fish of the day, as well as the Szechuan-style asparagus. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-3722. (Other Palm Beach County location: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/691-1610) $$

Piñon Grill —6000 Glades Road. Contemporary American. The menu seemingly lists every recent trendy dish to come out of modern American restaurant kitchens, but Piñon succeeds with spot-on execution, mammoth portions and reasonable prices.

Try the lobster and crab ceviche, the chicken paillard or the chocolate and “cherried” waffle with ice cream, which is the irresistible definition of lusciousness. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/3917770. $$ Racks Downtown Eatery + Tavern— 402 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. Though the menu generally falls under the heading of modern American comfort food, that can mean anything from elegant presentations like the jaw-dropping lobster cobb salad to homier offerings like burgers and pizza, fiery Buffalo-style calamari, succulent chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven and an uptown version of everyone’s campfire favorite, s’mores.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-1662. $$

Rafina —6877 S.W. 18th St. Greek. If you find the ambience of most Greek restaurants to be like a frat party with flaming cheese and ouzo, this contemporary, casually elegant spot will be welcome relief.

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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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Roots Italian Kitchen offers a three-course “Sunset Special” menu Tues.-Sun. from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at $29 per person.

Roots Italian Kitchen —212 S. Federal Highway. Italian. No pretentiousness here, with truffled burrata cream on sliced Roma tomatoes. Or gnocchi, linguine vongole, or risotto. All done well.

Sauces and desserts made in-house. Speaking of the cheesecakes, there are many varieties, so save room. • Lunch Tues..–Sat. Dinner Tues..–Sun. 561/757-6581. $$$ Ruth’s Chris —225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. Steakhouse. Not only does this steakhouse favorite emphasize its New Orleans roots, it also distinguishes itself from many of its competitors by just serving better food.

The signature chopped salad has a list of ingredients as long as a hose but they all work together. And how can you not like a salad topped with crispy fried onion strings. Steaks are USDA Prime and immensely flavorful, like a perfectly seared New York strip. The white chocolate bread pudding is simply wicked. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-6746. $$$$ Sapphire Indian Cuisine —500 Via de

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Palmas. Indian. Raju Brahmbhatt’s modern, sophisticated restaurant will smash any negative stereotypes of Indian cuisine or the restaurants that serve it. It’s sleek and stylish, with a well-chosen wine list and a staff that’s eager to please. The food is elegant and refined and alive with the complex blend of spices that makes Indian cuisine so intriguing. Try Bagarey Baigan, plush-textured, thumb-sized baby eggplants in a lush coconut-curry sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-2299. $$

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Seasons 52—2300 Executive Center Drive.

Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is first-rate, from salmon roasted on a cedar plank to desserts served in oversized shot glasses. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-9952. (Other Palm Beach County location: 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/625-5852) $$ Sushi Ray —5250 Town Center Circle. Japanese/ Sushi. Impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The

Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a reasonable $20. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/394-9506. $$

Tanzy —301 Plaza Real. Italian. Part of the swanky iPic Theater complex (though it does not service the theater), this handsome spot relies on quality ingredients and careful preparation instead of culinary special effects and car chases. The Parma Bar, a sort of sushi bar for meat and cheese fanatics, also does terrific quattro formaggio fiocchi and spiced pear. Savory grilled skirt steak and massive bone-in veal chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. For dessert, try the Almond Basket, which includes fresh berries and your choice of a trio of sorbets. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$$

Tap 42 —5050 Town Center Circle. Gastropub.

This hugely popular nouveau-Industrial gastropub is not for the faint of eardrums when packed, but don’t let that discourage you. The kitchen here executes the hell out of a short, simple all-day menu. Grilled salmon chopped salad with tomatillo ranch dressing is delightful, as is guacamole studded with fat chunks of bacon and charred corn. Same goes for decadent shrimp mac-n-cheese. The wicked-good chocolate bread pudding with salted caramel sauce would be the envy of any Big Easy eatery. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/235-5819. $

Taverna Kyma—6298 N. Federal Highway.

Greek/Mediterranean. Few present Greek cuisine better. Expertly prepared dishes cover the spectrum of Mediterranean cuisine, from cold appetizers (dolmades—grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs) to hot starters (spanakopita, baked phyllo with spinach and feta cheese) to mouthwatering entrées like lamb shank (slowcooked in a tomato sauce and served on a bed of orzo), massive stuffed peppers or kebobs. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-2828. $$

Trattoria Romana—499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The service is at a level not always seen in local eateries. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if it includes impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner nightly. 561/393-6715. $$$ Truluck’s—351 Plaza Real. Seafood. This stylish and sophisticated Mizner Park restaurant applies the steak house formula of classy, clubby ambience, formal service and an extensive wine list to seafood from across the nation, with great and consistent success. Crab is the specialty here and there are myriad versions—stone, Dungeness, Alaskan, soft-shell and more. Crispy soft-

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Twenty Twenty Grille—141 Via Naranjas. 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. $$

Uncle Julio’s —449 Plaza Real, Mizner Park.

Mexican. Taking Tex-Mex cuisine gently upscale with better-quality ingredients and more skillful preparation, this colorful restaurant offers more than the usual suspects. You can get honey chipotle chicken fajitas, as well as beef fajitas, and one of the only palatable tamales around. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/300-3530. $

Uncle Tai’s —5250 Town Center Circle.

Chinese. In an area with more cookie-cutter Chinese

restaurants than cookies, Uncle Tai’s stands out for the elegance of its decor, the professionalism of its service and its careful preparation of familiar and less-familiar dishes. The “specialties” section of the menu has exciting dishes, like the Hunan vegetable pie, finely minced veggies sandwiched between sheets of crispy bean curd skin, and Hunan-style lamb, whose seared and succulent meat shows off the kitchen’s skill in the use of wok qi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-8806. $$$

includes roasted red peppers with Provolone, as well as ricotta gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $

WEST BOCA City Fish Market—7940 Glades Road. Seafood. A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house with a lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with care and little artifice. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/487-1600. $$

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. $$

Sybarite Pig —20642 State Road 7. Contemporary American. A labor of love, pork and beer, everything at the Pig but the coarse-grain mustard is made in-house, from the bread for sandwiches to the eclectic sauces to the variety of terrific sausages. Roasted bone marrow and wagyu duck fat burgers, along with subtly spicy “Hellswine,” are among the standouts. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. Brunch Sun. 561/883-3200. $

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112. 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

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the ITET roll with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with spicy mayo, tempura flakes and eel sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/883-6088. $$

Villa Rosano —9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian.

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

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50 Ocean ‘s brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. has it all (shellfish to cheese grits) —plus a Bloody Mary bar.

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. $ Josie’s Italian Ristorante—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello has been working his mouthwatering magic in the kitchen of this cozy, oldschool Italian restaurant. His influence is mostly felt in the lengthy roster of daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either.

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

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. $$

The veggie stack from Prime Catch

Sushi Simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese. It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$

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one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$

32 East—32 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. There are trendier, flashier, more celebrated restaurants than this beacon of vibrant modern American cuisine in downtown Delray, but there are no better restaurants anywhere in South Florida. The menu changes daily, but still look for items like the sublime black truffle-Gruyère pizza and the venison-wild boar sausage duo, which is the stuff of carnivorous fantasies. For dessert, the chocolate-peanut butter semifreddo is truly wicked in its unabashed lusciousness. • Dinner daily.

561/276-7868. $$$

50 Ocean —50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$ 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. $$ Atlantic Grille —1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

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Buddha Sky Bar —217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly.

561/450-7557. $$

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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

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Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $

Caffe Luna Rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Italian. This multiple Delray Beach-award winning restaurant has sparkling service, comfort food taken to a higher level, and a setting just steps from the Atlantic. Open since 1993, and a success since then, they dish up big flavors in a tiny space, so call for reservations. Try the calamari fritto misto, then the rigatoni pomodoro and leave room for dessert. Or come back for breakfast. • Open daily from breakfast through dinner. $$ 561-274-9404

Cena—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Like death and taxes, heat and humidity, Italian restaurants are a certainty in these parts. Most prize comfort and satisfaction over feats of culinary derring-do, as does this small but stylish restaurant in a space once occupied by one of Angelo Elia’s stable of eateries. Tender artichoke bottoms bathed in garlicky olive oil are a worthy starter, as is a salad of peppery arugula with figs and mild, creamy goat cheese. Sun-dried tomato-crusted halibut with Chianti sauce is a break from the familiar. Tiramisu, though as

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

Early birds

Henry’s offers one entree at half price for every one that is bought from a select menu if patrons are seated by 5:15 p.m.

stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with jumbo crab cake and jalapeño cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

Cut 432 —432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steakhouse. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly.

561/272-9898. $$$

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 $$

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. $$

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. $$

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 tacos of fish clad in crisp, delicate fried skin and set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And do check out the margaritas, especially the half-and-half blend of smoky mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$

The Grove —187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef-partner Michael Haycook and chef

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Il Girasole —2275 S. Federal Highway. Northern

J&J Seafood Bar & Grill—634 E. Atlantic

American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées like lamb osso buco and tenderloin brochette teriyaki. Add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$

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House of Siam —25 N.E. Second Ave., #116. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/330-9191. $$

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. $

Fifth Avenue Grill—821 S. Federal Highway.

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Henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$

Deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary

El Camino —15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This

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Meghan O’Neal change their menu biweekly, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$

Jimmy’s Bistro —9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic.

Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

• Dinner nightly. 561/865-5774. $$

La Cigale —253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean.

True culinary professionals turn out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple.

Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

Lemongrass Bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave. PanAsian. 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

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Max’s Harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef and ingredient-driven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement.

Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/381-9970. $$ The Office —201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$ 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. $$$ Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$ Smoke —8 E. Atlantic Ave. Barbecue. With famed pit master Bryan Tyrell manning the smoker, this joint smokes every other barbecue spot in South

Florida. Pretty much everything that comes out of Tyrell’s three-wood smoker is good, but his competition-style ribs are porky-smoky-spicy heaven, the Sistine Chapel of rib-dom. Crisp-greaseless housemade potato chips, meaty baked beans and plush-textured banana-coconut pudding are also excellent. The ambience is an inviting blend of Southern hospitality, urban chic and sports bar. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/330-4236. $$

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.

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grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$

Terra Fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center at Wendy Rosano’s latest venture. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$

Tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine.

• Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-1944. $$$

Vic & Angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. Giving old-school Italian eateries a modest jolt of more contemporary cuisine and more youthful ambience has proved a winning formula for V&A. Best bets include succulent little baked clams, lusty and hugely portioned rigatoni with “Sunday gravy,” and lemon and caper-scented chicken cooked under a brick. Tiramisu is delicious, as is the Italian version of doughnut holes, zeppole. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 844/842-2632. $$

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cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Among the newer items are panang curry and duck noodle soup.

Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $

LANTANA The Station House —233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$

PALM BEACH Bice —313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$ Buccan —350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly. 561/833-3450. $$

Café Boulud—The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world.

Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/655-6060. $$$

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. $$$

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. $$$

Safire Asian Fusion—817 Lake Ave. PanAsian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari

Chez Jean-Pierre —132 N. County Road.

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Cucina Dell’ Arte —257 Royal Poinciana Way. Italian. The wide range of items on the menu and the great quality of Cucina’s cuisine, combined with its fine service, ensures a fun place for a casual yet delectable meal—not to mention being a vantage point for spotting local celebs. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$ Echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam.

The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$ HMF—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanaditas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly. 561/290-0104. $$ Imoto —350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas.

Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$ Jové Kitchen & Bar —2800 S. Ocean Blvd.

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Leopard Lounge and Restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$

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gant and inventive steakhouse but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-n-turf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$

Nick & Johnnie’s—207 Royal Poinciana Way. Contemporary American. Expect flavorful, moderately priced California-esque cuisine in a casual setting with affordable wines and young, energetic servers. Keep your wallet happy with five-dollar dessert specials. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Breakfast Sun. 561/655-3319. $$

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WEST PALM BEACH Banko Cantina -- 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Northern Mexican. Start with the Adelita cocktail and don’t look back. The bacon-wrapped shrimp, the Al Carbon steak tacos, and the house guacamole add up to a full-flavor dinner. The West-facing rooftop bar is a nice sunset option, and the Pan de Elote (homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and berries) a delightful end to the evening. • Dinner daily. $$ 561/355-1399

Café Centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian.

There are many things to like about this modest little osteria—the unpretentious ambiance, piano Thursday through Saturday during season, the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce, gilds snowy fillets of grouper with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$

Grato —1901 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. “Grato” is Italian for “grateful,” and there is much to be grateful for about Clay Conley’s sophisticated yet unpretentious take on Italian cookery. Anyone would be grateful to find such delicate, crispy and greaseless fritto misto as Grato’s, ditto for lusty beef tartare piled onto a quartet of crostini. Spinach gnocchi in porcini mushroom sauce are a revelation, so light and airy they make other versions taste like green library paste. Don’t miss the porchetta either, or the silken panna cotta with coffee ice cream and crunchy hazelnut tuille. • Dinner nightly, Sunday brunch. 561/404-1334. $$ Tacos at Nick & Johnnie’s

Renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$

Ta-boo —2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-described “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$

Leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$ Marcello’s La Sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day). 561/585-3128. $$

Pistache—1010 N. Clematis St., #115. French.

Pistache doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as coq au vin and steak tartare. All that, plus guests dining al fresco have views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial Park. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$

Trevini Ristorante —290 Sunset Ave.

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Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

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pre-theater meal. Or a post-theater drink and nosh.

Executive Chef/Co-Owner Lindsay Autry’s version of pimento cheese (prepared tableside), fried chicken, pickled shrimp and tomato pie are dishes you thought you knew, until you try these. Memorable, delectable comfort food, and bartenders who know what they’re doing. • 561/557-6460 $$

Rhythm Café —3800 S. Dixie Highway. Casual American. Once a diner, the interior is eclectic with plenty of kitsch. The crab cakes are famous here, and the tapas are equally delightful. Homemade ice cream and the chocolate chip cookies defy comparison. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/833-3406. $$

Rocco’s Tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and more than 200 tequilas. Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/416-2131; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/623-0127) $

Table 26°—1700 S. Dixie Highway. Contemporary American. Take a quarter-cup of Palm Beach, a tablespoon of Nantucket, a pinch of modern American cookery and a couple gallons of the owners’ savoir faire, and you have Eddie Schmidt’s and Ozzie Medeiros’s spot. The menu roams the culinary globe for modest contemporary tweaks on classically oriented dishes. Try the fried calamari “Pad Thai.” • Dinner nightly. 561/855-2660. $$$

Broward County DEERFIELD BEACH Chanson—45 N.E. 21st Ave. Contemporary American/French. A little bit of Palm Beach, a little bit of France come to Deerfield Beach in the form of this elegant, sophisticated restaurant in the oceanfront Royal Blues Hotel. Service is as stellar as the views from the cozy, modestly opulent dining room, notable for the 1,500-gallon aquarium embedded in the ceiling. Consistency can be an issue with the food, but when it is good it is very good. • Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tues.-Sat., brunch Sun. 954/857-2929 $$$

Oceans 234—234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach.

Contemporary American. One of the only oceanfront (as in, on the beach) options in South Florida, this familiarwith-a-twist venue is fun to both visit and eat. Try the Infamous Lollipop Chicken Wings, a starter that could be an entrée. Seafood is definitely top-shelf, as are the desserts. A true Florida experience. Lunch and dinner daily.

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Tamarind Asian Grill & Sushi Bar —949 S. Federal Highway. Asian. Quiet and soothing, this multicultural venue serves sushi, sashimi, yakitori and wide-ranging Japanese appetizers. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/428-8009. $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Le Bistro—4626 N. Federal Highway. Modern French. The menu is modern and healthy—98 percent glutin-free, according to chef/owner Andy Trousdale. Check out the prix-fixe menu, which includes pan-roasted duck to beef Wellington. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/946-9240. $$$ Seafood World—4602 N. Federal Highway.

Seafood. This seafood market and restaurant offers some of the freshest seafood in the county. Its unpretentious atmosphere is the perfect setting for the superb king crab, Maine lobster, Florida lobster tails and much more. Tangy Key lime pie is a classic finish. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/942-0740. $$$

POMPANO BEACH Calypso Restaurant—460 S. Cypress Road.

Caribbean. This bright little dining room and bar (beer and wine only) has a Caribbean menu that is flavorful, imaginative—and much more. Calypso offers a spin on island food that includes sumptuous conch dishes, Stamp & Go Jamaican fish cakes and tasty rotis stuffed with curried chicken, lamb or seafood. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri. 954/942-1633. $

Darrel & Oliver’s Café Maxx—2601 E. Atlantic Blvd. American. The longstanding institution from chef Oliver Saucy is as good now as when it opened in the mid-1980s. Main courses offer complex flavor profiles, such as the sweet-onion-crusted yellowtail snapper on Madeira sauce over mashed potatoes. Parts of the menu change daily. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 954/782-0606. $$$

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24TH ANNUAL COWBOY BALL WHAT: This Wild West-themed ball moved to Mizner Park Amphitheatre this year, where almost 500 guests listened to the fiddle, square danced, bid in a live auction, puckered up for whiskey tastings and rode the bucking mechanical bull.

The event raised more than $83,000 toward higher education scholarships for the George Snow Scholarship Fund.

WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheatre

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Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb, Jackie Reeves, Katherine Regna, Melanie Deyo, Megan Shea, Sherry Winter

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DIAMOND AWARD LUNCHEON WHAT: The Boca Chamber honored Susan Saturday with the DIAMOND (Dedicated, Inspiring, Accomplished, Motivated, Outstanding, Noble and Driven) Award and Rebecca Zerbo with the Pearl Award at the 11th Annual Boca Chamber DIAMOND Award Luncheon. Nearly 300 people attended the event, which recognizes professional women in Boca and South Palm Beach County that contribute to the vibrancy of the community.

Sarah Pearson, VP of External Affairs at the Boca Chamber, congratulates Pearl Award recipient Rebecca Zerbo

WHERE: Boca Raton Resort & Club

Troy McLellan, Rebecca Zerbo, Ethel Isaacs Williams, Chuck Stout (Troy is the President/CEO of the Chamber, Ethel is the Chair of the Board of Directors at the Chamber, Chuck is the Chair of the Golden Bell Education Foundation Board)

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Cheryl Budd, Jackie Reeves, Victoria Rixon, Ethel Isaacs Williams, Rebecca Zerbo, Susan Saturday, Yvonne Boice, Mary Wong (All past DIAMOND recipients except Ethel, the current Chair of the Board)

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CALL TO HEART BALL WHAT: The Caridad Center’s ball of more than 300 guests included a live auction, which featured a two-year lease on a Mini Cooper convertible, live music by City Lights and dancing. The Caridad Center is the largest free healthcare clinic operated through volunteers in Florida and provides medical, dental and vision services along with college scholarships and more.

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Allon Gladstone, Amir Gladstone, Paula Harris with her beloved dog, My Love, Karen Gershon, Pam Gladstone.

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is where most of Boca Raton’s public facilities are structured, so any limitation could hurt the effort to create a new city“campus.”

• The city has approved just three projects under Ordinance 5052: the Mark at Cityscape; the Hyatt Place Hotel that is part of the Mark; and Via Mizner. The first two are complete. So is Phase 1 of Via Mizner, with Phases 2 and 3—the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and a condo project—coming. No projects under review have applied under the ordinance. The effects of abolishing 5052 likely would be minimal.

• Single-member districts would produce a council whose members had parochial interests, not a wider view of the city. If Boca Raton had a strong mayor, chosen citywide, single-member districts might make sense. With a ceremonial mayor, all voters should be able to decide who sets policy.

At times, the elections in Boca Raton and Delray Beach resembled cheap knock-offs of the presidential campaign. One set of candidates touted Boca and Delray as thriving cities whose problems stemmed from their

success. Another set of candidates complained that those problems were making the cities unrecognizable.

Admittedly, anyone who arrived in 1970 would not recognize the Boca or Delray of today. You wouldn’t recognize Florida Atlantic University or Boca Raton Regional Hospital or Atlantic Avenue.

But it’s different from not recognizing a classmate at your 25th reunion because he’s gone to seed. You wouldn’t recognize Boca Raton or Delray Beach—along with those and other institutions—because they have thrived.

In 1966, Boca Raton didn’t even have a hospital. Would anyone seriously like to re-create that sort of beachfront town?

Happily, Delray Beach voters in March chose candidates who campaigned mostly on ideas: redeveloping Congress Avenue to boost the city’s commercial property tax base; finding ways to regulate sober homes; basing votes on facts more than emotion. This year, the city commission had to weaken a plan for trimming beachside sea grape trees because of social media chirping that disputed what

experts had recommended.

It was another argument in place of a debate.

With luck, actual debates will take place over such issues as the downtown campus, an FAU student district, use of the Wildflower property and other waterfront land and, yes, traffic.

With due respect to Cathy Balistriere, I know what they were arguing about that night in Delray. I know what they argue about in Boca. I also know that arguing alone gets us nowhere.

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Springing back

The good old days bubble up every year around this time.

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veryone has their own special season, a time of year that conjures up special memories, that brings a smile to your face for no particular reason. For me, the time would be my childhood in Cincinnati. The exact moment would be when the outside temperature hit that magic number and you’d unbutton your Burlington Mills winter coat and take that first big deep breath of full-on springtime.

The first signs of spring were the tiny buds on the magnolia trees in our back yard, or the patches of green emerging between the

We drank out of the garden hose, climbed trees like monkeys, and we sometimes broke an arm or chipped a tooth. That was life. We survived.” melting islands of snow. You could smell mom’s apple cobbler cooling on the sill of her open kitchen window, and you could hear the sound of the garden hose as my brothers rinsed the salt off my dad’s Buick Roadmaster. Spring was hauling bags of peat moss and fertilizer for dad’s rose garden. It was all of these things and then it was the big one: the Reds’ home opener, the bold big number 18 on Ted Kluzewski’s sleeveless jersey blazing in the afternoon sun.

I can look back now and see springtime in college, when I was older. Little did I know then that these would be the last really carefree years, the last days when I had

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responsibility for no one except myself.

It was also the season of courtship, of falling in love with my girl Margaret Mary Scanlan. When I was at home for spring break I couldn’t wait to get back to South Bend to be with her—for our dinners and long walks, hand-in-hand in the spring breezes. I’d sneak a kiss or two and daydream about the day when we’d be together forever.

Those were the carefree years, and maybe that’s why I cherish them now. Life was easy then, and we were indestructible. We drank from the garden hose and no one got sick. When the neighborhood gang met at the park on Ludlow Avenue for a baseball game, we all shared the same milk bottle of lemonade, wiping off the bottle with the bottom of our sweaty shirts. Spring was the time for try-outs for the Knot-Hole (Little League) baseball team. Those who didn’t make it had to face the hard reality that they didn’t measure up. They did (without counseling or fanfare) move on. That was life.

We all climbed trees like monkeys, and we sometimes broke an arm or chipped a tooth. We had cuts and bruises and bee stings and grass stains. No one had a helmet or arm pads—and we survived.

We rode our bikes everywhere—that’s how you got around. Mom told us to be

The author in the springtime of his youth.

home at sunset. No exceptions.

Being on time was the only way she would know that everything was OK. There were no cell phones or play groups or amber alerts or car pools. We were just kids, and life was pretty simple.

Maybe this season is as good as any to take a lesson from the past, to take time to dream the kind of dreams you had as a kid. Dream big. Dream the impossible. Drink out of a garden hose. Share the lemonade. Go on and eat a chili dog with way too much cheese and onions. Just go for it.

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