Delray Mag Sept/Oct 2018

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DELRAY CHEFS WE L❤VE

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40 editor’s letter

Like the late Anthony Bourdain, the editor sees few pleasures in catering solely to radical dieters and the calorie police.

BY MARIE SPEED

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hot list

Hunt for spirits while you drink spirits at downtown’s most-haunted pub, indulge in the best sweet treats this side of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, and discover a fast-casual restaurant that brings sci-fi technology to practical use. Plus, why Theatre Lab’s new artistic director loves Delray.

BY CHRISTIANA LILLY AND JOHN THOMASON

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five top chefs dish

Five chefs share their signature dishes—and give you a few tips for success.

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up close

A Miami nightlife guru explores a retro vibe with his “Original” Delray bar, and Boynton’s CRA events coordinator captains an annual swashbuckling festival.

BY JILL PAVLOV

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With its chic blend of classic and modern, this coastal home in Ocean Ridge offers eye candy and inspiration.

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Delray was popping this summer. Here’s where we spotted you.

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calendar/top five

A U.K. jazz star brings sax appeal to Arts Garage, Dramaworks stages an “Indecent” production, and X-Scream Haunted House isn’t clowning around.

Plus, 26 more events to keep fall buzzing.

out & about

This summer, you planted trees, ran for charity, helped a local business open its new house, and listened to an uber-hacker’s computer safety tips.

BY CHRISTIANA LILLY

dining guide

Our review-driven dining guide showcases great restaurants in Delray and beyond.

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my turn

A national epidemic has hit us at home, but its survivors should be an inspiration to us all.

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community connection

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A tireless volunteer brings her passion to worthy nonprofits from Caring Kitchen to the Achievement Centers for Children & Families.

style

Black and white—the perennial yin and yang of color schemes—strike harmony in today’s interior design, especially when balanced by gold details.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL

BY RICH POLLACK

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[ events ] FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK What it is: A self-guided tour of Delray art galleries and studios and the opportunity to meet with local artists. Strollers are encouraged to share photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #DelrayArtWalk.

When & Where: Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove and Artists Alley, September 7 and October 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

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Chefs in the House Forget that silly diet and come to Delray’s food party

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aybe it’s just pervasive social media or maybe it’s just societal pressure generally, but everywhere I look these days scores of people are following very specific arcane diets.

I am not talking Weight Watchers or the South Beach Diet, both of which are positively quaint by today’s standards. Nope, I am talking about people who are obsessed with being “Paleo,” which refers to reverting to prehistoric man’s hunting-and-gathering kind of menu, like caribou. Or turf grass. There are vegans who only eat plant-based foods—preferably organic—and raw foodists who eat nothing cooked and are therefore always eating, always crunching on something. Ketogenic people seek out healthy fats, which sounds like an oxymoron to me, and garden-variety vegetarians make those of us with occasional burger cravings feel like hopeless vulgarians.

I know people who won’t eat anything with eyes, and those who think GMO foods are part of a larger conspiracy to destroy the planet.

It never stops.

That’s why I am happy to present this issue’s roundup of chefs we love (page 46), people who remind us that food is a celebration, a reason to gather, something that makes life worth living, gluten be damned.

Delray and our surrounding area has always had a robust complement of great chefs and fine restaurants, a major draw these days for both visitors and locals. And I, for one, am not missing one second of that party.

People can diet all they want and attach their choices to higher moral ground, but I am going with the late Anthony Bourdain, who famously said, “Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans … are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit. To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living.”

So bon appétit this season, and give all these chefs a big thank-you for all they do to make life here delicious.

See you next time.

Marie Speed

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You’ve heard the old adage: If you want something done right, do it yourself. Well, Rick Felberbaum has taken that concept to a whole new level. He couldn’t find the kind of ice cream he was craving, so he went to the mall and bought an ice cream machine. Then he went to “Ice Cream College,” a renowned short course on frozen desserts at Penn State. What began as a hobby for the real-estate-lawyer-turned-chef/entrepreneur is now the uber-cool Proper Ice Cream. Once available only through upscale restaurants like Buccan in Palm Beach, and gourmet grocers like Joseph’s, Proper Ice Cream quietly began retail operations in its road-less-traveled location over the summer. Advertising wasn’t needed; lines began forming based solely on word-of-mouth and social media, with people driving all the way from Jupiter and Broward to indulge in a thick and creamy, not-too-sweet scoop of Pistachio with Caramelized Figs or, perhaps, a pure pint of Blueberry Muffin—made with fresh blueberries and muffins baked in Proper’s kitchen that morning.

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Or maybe Banana Cream Two Pound Cake in a dark chocolate cone? In other words, as one customer said, “Wowza!” 1445 N. Congress Ave., Delray Beach, 561/359-3420 Proper Ice Cream’s Rick Felberbaum

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HEALTHY GROWTH In an ideal world, we wouldn’t have to worry about the unpronounceable chemicals in the foods and products we enjoy. We would probably be a lot more respectful of the earth and its resources, too. And we would certainly take better care of ourselves and each other. Sadly, this version of nirvana is still a distant dream, but there is a little corner of Delray where you can get a taste of what it might be like. JuiceBuzz, which has been serving up inspiring smoothies and a healthy attitude toward life for five years, expanded over the summer to accommodate the addition of a holistic market. Now, while you’re sipping your cold-pressed juice or kombucha, you can shop for organic skin care products, natural laundry detergent, fresh produce, hemp CBD snacks and more.

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WARMING UP TO OPPORTUNITY

If making decisions is not your strong suit, you’re going to love Doughnut Works. Just order one of each. It’s OK, really. Owners Manish and Brinda Mehta have curated a collection of little artisanal doughnuts. Each one is only two or three bites (depending on how hungry you are and whether or not you’re eating them in front of a hot date or your best friend). The husband-and-wife team has dreamed up close to 40 flavors so far— including peanut butter and jelly, s’mores and maple bacon. Every day, they feature a selection of 12 to 15 flavors—all of which are made fresh in small batches. Nibble a few with a cappuccino on the spot or take home a family box and get ready to feel the love. 301 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-7122

AFTER DARK Saturday, Sept. 29 is National Ghost Hunting Day. For some, the celebration is about paranormal research. For others, it’s an enthusiastic kickoff to the Halloween season. Whatever you’ll be raising your glass to, we suggest you raise it at The Blue Anchor, Delray’s very own haunted pub. The pub’s historic façade was shipped over from London and, apparently, the ghost of a young woman murdered by a jealous lover hitched a ride with the heavy wooden doors and 19th-century stained-glass windows. “I’ve definitely seen some weird stuff,” says Sylvia Druzbanski, who has been tending bar at the Atlantic Avenue pub for four years—like menus flying off shelves all by themselves. “But never anything bad.”

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Remember this name: Ana Puszkin-Chevlin, Ph.D. She’s Delray’s sustainability officer, and she’s on the case. “People see climate adaptation and climate vulnerability as a crippling challenge for the region, but out of that challenge come opportunities,” she says. It turns out plenty of people are busy developing new types of products and services to serve the need for creative solutions. “All kinds of interesting companies are innovating to help us deal with the impacts of climate—both in assessing the risk and addressing Ana Puszkinthe risk,” Puszkin Chevlin says. As this year’s King Tides—the highest high tides of the year—roll in this fall, parts of Delray and Boynton will be flooded.

Again. Puszkin will be preparing for a community event (TBA) on the subject of the economic and entrepreneurial opportunities of climate change.

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NOTE: Fans of Dr. Doodle’s Donuts were dismayed when fate rained all over their parade in June. Just a few months after the whimsical bakery and coffee shop had opened, water came streaming through the roof, flooding the colorful space and causing extensive damage.

The good news is that Dr. Doodle and his Donuts will be back in business soon.

A reopening is planned this fall. 418 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/7177600

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n May, Matt Stabile took over the reins as artistic director at Theatre Lab, a professional theatre company in Boca Raton dedicated to developing and producing new plays. He inherited the position from his mentor, Louis Tyrrell, the former artistic director of Theatre at Arts Garage and Florida Stage. Tyrrell launched Theatre Lab in 2015 and will now serve as its founding director. Stabile, who grew up in Miami, says, “Having a dedication to new work is just a slightly different way of looking at art. It’s making art active. It’s making art present. New work is saying something about what we’re experiencing now.” The new mainstage season at Theatre Lab begins on Nov. 30 with the southeastern premiere of “Tar Beach” by Tammy Ryan.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO DELRAY BEACH?

I was living in Miami and I got a job teaching at G-Star School of the Arts in West Palm. My best friend’s mom was telling us that Delray’s great, so my wife [actress Niki Fridh] and I drove up, and we absolutely fell in love with the area. It has that combo of city life with the Avenue and also the quiet residential life, so it’s a perfect balance.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN DELRAY?

My wife and I love happy hours on the Avenue. We also love the beach; we like to hunt for sea glass and shells.

IS DELRAY A GOOD PLACE FOR THE ARTS?

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Yeah, I think it is. I spent years working at the Arts Garage. That place is a real gem. There’s a nice little pocket between the Arts Garage and the Crest Theatre; I’ve really seen it grow and develop, especially in the last five years. … And Delray’s done a good job with visual art, too. You see it everywhere.

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The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its Chairman’s Club Luncheon at Buddha Sky Bar. From left, Ellen Smith, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Rob Posillico.

Eighth-graders from St. Joseph’s Episcopal School in Boynton Beach helped plant 15 slash pine trees at Barrier Free Park to celebrate Arbor Day.

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Staff from the Banyan Treatment Center attended the 2018 SUDTALKS at FAU, where experts spoke about the different facets of addiction and recovery.

At the Palm Beach International Film Festival’s Student Showcase of Films, hosted at Lynn University, actor Burt Reynolds presented a $2,500 scholarship in his name to Brianna Seaberg, a student at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach.

Take 5 Media Group, based in Boca Raton, participated and sponsored FIU’s student-run Roarthon, a 17-hour fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network program at Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. From left, Tara Finger, Jennifer Gottlieb and Mary Benjoseph from Take 5 Media Group.

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Holy Ground PBC celebrated the opening of its Stockard Family Campus, an apartment building to house homeless, pregnant women and their children.

From left, Janice Morey, Donna McLoughlin, Claudine Cotton, Angela Wing Allen, Phyllis Jepson, Jan Kranich and Lonnie Martens.

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The Morikami gets lacquered up, a favorite haunt in West Palm Beach, a saxy lady and more fall faves.

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“Indecent”

X-Scream Haunted House

“Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture”

Where: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach When: Oct. 19-Nov. 11 Cost: $75 Contact: 561/514-4041, palmbeachdramaworks.org These days, when a religious statue created out of elephant dung has become so un-shocking as to seem passé, it’s hard to imagine a play being brought down because of the scandalous content of its art. This happened a little more than a century ago to Yiddish playwright Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance,” which depicted a love affair between a prostitute and the daughter of a Jewish brothel owner. A prominent rabbi called the local vice squad, which interrupted a performance on Broadway, arresting its makers for “obscene, indecent, immoral and impure material.” The story is recounted, complete with music, dance and backstage drama, in Paula Vogel’s exuberant play “Indecent,” which won two Tony Awards for its 2017 premiere. Vogel found that its turn-of-the-century themes continue to resonate today; “Indecent” confronts a time in history where immigrant populations were particularly threatened, and it also explores homophobia and anti-Semitism.

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Where: G-Star School, 2030 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach When: Oct. 13-27 Cost: TBA Contact: xscreamhauntedhouse.com This student-run haunted house has, in its 13 years of mayhem, played—and preyed—on the fears of every horror-fiction subset imaginable.

Demonic possession? Check. A mental ward where the inmates run the asylum? Check.

The inevitable zombie island? Of course. The enterprising film students of G-Star School have also framed narratives out of monster hurricanes and Old West ghost towns. They’ve been working for months to make this year’s productions equally spine-tingling. Following in the footsteps of “It,” “The Last Laugh” brings fear of clowns to the fore, setting its spooky action in an abandoned Big Top, its fanfare in tatters, and the sound of a distant calliope wafting through the tents. This year’s second attraction, “Curse of the Cat Goddess,” is set in the lair of Mafdet, a goddess in early Egyptian mythology who, when confronting wrongdoers, “will personally deliver them to the pharaoh’s feet in the same manner that a cat delivers her catch to her owners.” Be careful out there.

Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach When: Sept. 29-Jan. 20 Cost: $9-$15 Contact: 561/495-0233, morikami.org A tattooed cow with a volcano-shaped hump, two silver humanoid figures merging into one globulous whole, a theatrical necklace that ends in an undulating cluster of three snakes. These are just a few of the 30 pieces of show-stopping lacquerware that constitute “Hard Bodies,” the first-ever survey of this sleek medium.

Lacquer has been utilized for thousands of years in Japan, mostly for utilitarian or decorative purposes: It coated bowls, plates, coffins. But as a stable of pioneering artists discovered in the late 1980s, it’s also ideal for sculptors seeking a lustrous sheen. In this exhibition, 16 figural and abstract artists reveal the still-novel potential of lacquerware. Among them, Kurimoto Natsuki’s “The Dual Son II” is a painted automobile hood covered in lacquer and mother of pearl; Yoshino Takamasa’s “The Hen Who Conceived a Child” is a sleek figure made with hemp cloth and gold powder. It’s all work that, quite literally, shines. september/october 2018

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“A Murder is Announced”

Where: Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach When: Oct. 28 Cost: $30-$45 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org This award-winning saxophonist from the United Kingdom is making her Delray Beach debut as part of her “Coming to America” tour, and it’s about time she did just that. As Britain’s premier jazz sax player, she’s all but conquered the market across the pond. Her sophomore album, 2012’s April Showers, May Flowers, peaked at No. 1 on the UK iTunes Jazz Charts, and she’s toured with artists as diverse as Diana Krall, Billy Ocean and the Temptations. This rare U.S. tour will introduce new audiences to her innovative sound, a hybrid of jazz, reggae and soul that she dubs “posh reggae.” The distinct genres commingle across each of the tracks on her dynamic, improvisatory and groove-laden new album, Love Politics War. Brown wrote her compositions with that loaded title in mind, seeing her three-genre cauldron as representing different aspects of love, politics and war. With this release, “I feel like I found my heartbeat,” she said, in the album’s video trailer. “This is the place where it feels natural to play.” september/october 2018

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Where: Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach When: Oct. 5-21 Cost: $30-$45 Contact: 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com Delray Beach Playhouse kicks off its 2018/2019 season with a little mystery, as conceived by the queen of the art form, Agatha Christie.

“A Murder is Announced,” published in 1950, was Christie’s 50th release, another bustling drawing-room thriller with no fewer than 22 characters, from the young refugee housekeeper to the dotty elderly woman to the requisite vicar.

The stage version whittles that number down to a dozen characters, including Miss Marple, one of Christie’s recurring amateur sleuths.

It’s set during a dinner party in a quiet English village, and is preceded by an ominous note in the local paper: “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks, at 6:30 p.m.” This, naturally, is the host’s home. When the prognostication comes true, its victim is the last person expected. More bodies pile up before all is said and done (and solved). This time, at least, the butler didn’t do it: In “A Murder is Announced,” there is no butler.

From Left: “Indecent” poster, X-Scream creative director George Colavecchio, Sano Akira’s “Bear: Glittering” at Morikami, YolanDa Brown and Yokouchi Mie’s “This One” at Morikami

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HALLOWEEN ON THE AVE., LANTERNS ON THE WATER, BREWS AT THE ZOO AND MORE! SEPT. 1: THE CHRIS THOMAS BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. Channeling the dance moves and vocal chops of a classic crooner, singer Thomas leads a sevenpiece big band through a program called “Sinatra to Soul,” where standards from Dean Martin and other Rat Packers rub shoulders with compositions popularized

by Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr.

SEPT. 12: WEST DELRAY BEACH BUSINESS EXPO 2018 at Frank Theaters CineBowl and Grille, 14775 Lyons Road, Delray Beach; 4:30 to 7 p.m.; free; 561/278-0424 ext. 105; delraybeach. com. At this inaugural networking event from the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, attendees can discover new products, services and technologies from West Delray businesses. Each guest receives a free game of bowling and a $5 arcade gift card.

SEPT. 14: SUSHI AND STROLL SUMMER WALKS at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; $9-$15 museum admission; 561/495-0233, morikami.org.

The Morikami opens its Japanese Gardens to guests for a discounted rate at this popular summer program, which offers rare craft sake selections—sparkly, creamy or canned—and roaring taiko drum performances by Fushu Daiko.

SEPT. 8-OCT. 12: “NEW AND NOW” at Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach; free; 561/8321776, armoryart.org. This multimedia exhibition features work by Armory Art Center’s incoming faculty members for the fall term, as well as from its 2018/2019 artists-in-residence—including professional artists in the mediums of jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and all forms of 2D art.

SEPT. 9: DONNA SINGER at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $25-$40; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Singer’s surname doesn’t lie: This international jazz vocalist performs the Great American Songbook to sold-out audiences in the U.S. and throughout Europe. Supported by a four-piece band, she’ll take on Dinah Washington, Hoagy Carmichael and others in a production titled “Birdland Breezes.”

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SEPT. 14: DIERKS BENTLEY at Coral Sky Amphitheatre at South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $38-$76; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com.

With 25 singles on the Hot Country chart including the megahit “Drunk on a Plane,” Bentley headlines this triple bill in support of his 10th studio album, The Mountain. Family duo The Brothers Osborne and Nashville quintet LANCO open the show.

SEPT. 16: THE MIGHTY FLEA CIRCUS at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $25-$35; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. Expect to jump, jive and wail with this lively “swingabilly” band with a whimsical name. With two guitars, drums and upright bass, the quintet hopscotches between jive-era swing, 1950s

rockabilly and roots music, along with its spirited originals.

SEPT. 18 AND OCT. 16: HOT FLORIDA NIGHTS CAR CRUISE at Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road, Delray Beach; 6 to 8 p.m.; free; 561/865-4613, delraymarket.com. On the third Tuesday of each month, on the corner lot to the left of Frank Theaters, Delray Marketplace hosts an exhibition of classic cars set to music.

SEPT. 20: BRIAN REGAN at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm

Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$100; 561/8327469, kravis.org. Drawing a clean-comedy line from the Smothers Brothers to Sinbad, Regan eschews profanity and politics, building a sizable fan base across a spectrum of demographics. Favoring sarcasm and twisted facial expressions, his act is heavy on physical folderol.

SEPT. 22: BREW 2 AT THE ZOO at Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach; 5:30 to 9 p.m.; admission TBA; 561/547-9453, palmbeachzoo.org.

The only drinking event catering to both animal lovers and craft beer enthusiasts, this showcase of at least 25 local breweries features some 60 beers scattered throughout the zoo grounds, an experience supplemented with live music and wildlife viewing.

SEPT. 22: GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $25-$35; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. This sixpiece first charted on the Billboard blues listing in 2016 on the strength of its funky, gritty sound. Earning comparisons to Dr. John and the Allman Brothers, the band’s instruments are as eccentric as its sound, and include cigar-box guitars and electric push brooms.

SEPT. 27-OCT. 14: “MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $55; 561/832-7469, kravis.org.

MNM Productions’ final show of its Kravis season honors Ol’ Blue Eyes with no fewer than 56 songs performed by three goldenvoiced singer-actors. Sounds like a long evening, but with more than 1,300 songs to Sinatra’s credit, it’s barely a drop in the bucket.

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Byrne, John Zorn and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

On this tour, he performs a tribute to Antônio Carlos Jobim, the Grammy-winning Brazilian composer.

SEPT. 28: DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$30; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. A Key West-based entertainer by way of the Twin Cities, classically trained pianist and vocalist Davina Sowers leads this robust octet with a rollicking sound that merges Amy Winehouse and Tom Waits, Memphis soul and New Orleans jazz. Her Vagabonds include a percussionist, bassist and trumpet and trombone horn section.

SEPT. 29: LADY ANTEBELLUM AND DARIUS RUCKER at Coral Sky Amphitheatre at South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $28-$91; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. Lady Antebellum, the country crossover sensations behind “Need You Now” and “Just a Kiss,” support their seventh album Heart Break alongside co-headliner Darius Rucker (“Wagon Wheel”) of Hootie & the Blowfish fame.

OCT. 4-21: “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; various show times; $23-$38; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. Mel Brooks adapted his 1974 horror parody into this madcap stage musical, in which the insecure grandson of Dr. Victor von Frankenstein creates his own monster to rival his grandfather’s.

OCT. 5-FEB. 21: FREE FRIDAY CONCERTS at the Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; free; 561/243-

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7922, oldschoolsquare.org. This beloved Delray tradition continues with local tribute and party bands performing classic and contemporary hits under the stars. These concerts are always “BYOC”—Bring Your Own Chair.

OCT. 9: (HED) P.E. at Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $17-$20; 7 p.m.; 561/832-9999, respectablestreet.com. These hard-touring rockers from Huntington Beach, California have cultivated a dedicated fan base on the strength of 10 albums dating to their 1997 debut, with a sound that marries punk, rap-rock and metal, and lyrics addressing conspiracy theories and activist politics.

OCT. 13: KID ROCK at Coral Sky Amphitheatre at South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $28-$91; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. The provocative celebrity returns for another set of his patented “hick hop”—a southern-

fried stew of rap, rock, country and soul that’s too conservative for the hipster left and too amoral for the religious right.

He’ll find enough in the middle to pack this “Red Blooded Rock N Roll Redneck Extravaganza” tour.

OCT. 13: “SOUNDS OF SOUL” at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $50-$60; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. The six vocalists of this polished tribute pay homage to the Motown era and beyond. Expect choreographed dance moves, three-piece suits, four-part harmony and roof-rattling belters from the likes of Aretha Franklin, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and the Temptations.

OCT. 13: VINICIUS CANTUÁRIA at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. This singer, songwriter and guitarist from Rio de Janeiro brought his Brazilian jazz stylings to the New York music underground in the mid90s, collaborating with artists like David

OCT. 14: THE BRUCE KATZ BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$40; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. As an in-demand sideman on bass guitar and piano, Katz has played in bands led by John Hammond, Delbert McClinton and Gregg Allman. His solo career channels the rootsy southern jams popularized by the Allmans alongside an

equally healthy serving of soul, jazz and electric blues.

OCT. 20: LANTERN FESTIVAL at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road; 3 to 8 p.m.; $10-$20; 561/4950233, morikami.org. The Morikami’s fivehour festival honoring the passing of loved ones will include a street fair with shopping, games and children’s activities; taiko drumming by resident percussionists Fushu Daiko; and vendors offering Asian and

American delicacies. The evening ends with guests writing messages to their deceased loved ones and floating them in paper lanterns across a tranquil lake at nightfall.

OCT. 27: HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES throughout downtown Delray Beach; begins at 11:30 a.m.; free; 561/243-7000; mydelraybeach.com. Celebrate Halloween early—and show off your best costume— with trick-or-treating along Atlantic Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 57th-annual Halloween Parade at Old School Square at 1 p.m., and KidsFest at Veterans Park running from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OCT. 28-NOV. 11: “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter; various show times; $60-$88; 561/575-2223, jupitertheatre.org. Strong women are at the center of the Maltz’s 2018/2019 season, beginning with this durable dramedy by Robert Harling. Set in an in-home beauty parlor in a cozy Louisiana parish, it follows the travails of six female friends through hardships, changes and triumphs.

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Long plate, $42, bowls, $6 each, all from Excentricities; Jonathan Adler salt & pepper shakers, $48, Michael Aram gold fig plate, $140, all from Neiman Marcus; marble bowls, $28, game set, $48, matches, $8.50, candle, $28, all from Spice

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201 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana 561/562-5055 PARKING: Small parking lot on side of restaurant, street parking HOURS: Wed.-Sun., 5:30 p.m. till close PRICES: $13-$52 WEBSITE: oceanokitchen.com Spaghetti with local clams

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Oceano Kitchen

This quirky little gem is fresh, local­—and the menu changes every day.

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eremy and Cindy Bearmans’ careers offer evidence of the talent that led them to open this unique boutique restaurant. He’s worked for Daniel Boulud and the Ritz-Carlton, his first restaurant in San Francisco garnered awards, and his Rouge Tomate restaurant in NYC received a Michelin star for six years in a row. She also worked for Boulud and served as pastry chef at NYC’s ABC Kitchen. She was a food editor for Martha Stewart’s magazines and a recipe developer for various projects at “The Today Show,” Food Network magazine and more.

The Oceano is their experiment in serving fresh, mostly local ingredients in a menu that’s changed every day according to what’s available. The entire menu. Except for the Straight Shooter Pie and the cookies, but more on that later.

Regulars know the daily menu is on the website by noon. If there’s a dish you absolutely swoon over, the chances of having it again are slim. But the chances of having another dish you’ll love just as much are considerable.

There are a lot of rules. The owners only accept cash. Reservations are for parties of six or larger, and those are limited due to space (about 10 tables). You have to reserve by email at least 24 hours in advance. There are no soft edges in this restaurant—the yellow-canopy-covered outside deck seating consists of wooden-slatted tables, chairs and benches.

There are only eight seats inside, with six of those at the chef ’s table overlooking the kitchen.

The kitchen is small, so dishes arrive at staggered intervals, and you’re encouraged to share so one person isn’t eating before the others.

Sharing is only tough if everyone loves a dish and you are left wanting more. It happens.

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Speaking of the food, the night we were there, the standouts were the thin-crusted Straight Shooter Pie ($18, pizza with tomato, basil, good olive oil); the local tomato soup ($13, bright yellow/orange with sesamo crouton, charred fennel and fronds); wood-fired beet salad ($18, stracciatella, cara cara orange, rhubarb, pistachio granola); tender, wood-fired Colorado lamb chops ($31, sweet corn succotash, Sea Island blue grits, Cajun butter); and the chocolate chip cherry toffee cookie. Then there was the special lemon tart that wasn’t on the menu, but was accompanied by a sour cream sorbet that managed to taste of sour cream in a sweet, light, lingering way. All were beautifully composed for both plate and palate.

There were two dishes that didn’t gel. A thin-crusted buffalo chicken pizza ($23), with wood-fired chicken, Calabrian hot sauce, Point Reyes blue cheese and green onion sounded good, but the flavors would hit a high note without the dousing of hot sauce on the chicken. The Point Reyes cheese was a bold move, kicking the pizza to the next flavor level if our mouths hadn’t been on fire. The spaghetti alla chitarra with St. Pete rock shrimp ($27), the only seafood dish that night, was made with toasted garlic, chili, parsley and Sicilian olive oil, and was underwhelming. It was too garlicky for some, too stingy with the shrimp for others, the spaghetti a tad overcooked.

There’s a reason the one pizza and cookie stay on all menus: They are wonderful. The Straight Shooter melds the fresh, basic, simple ingredients in a mouthful that lets you taste each part separately, and yet it shines as a whole. The cookie is a large, lumpy disk full of chocolate/cherry/toffee/butter that explodes in the mouth and easily serves two. Order extra; they’re cheap at $2 each.

So, it’s quirky, driven by a bond you have with the chef and not the menu.

Put aside your expectations and wander in. Lantana is lucky the Bearmans chose to serve their experiments here.

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Challo Schott

The owner of a new Delray hangout serves up drinks and nostalgia

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70-year-old Philco refrigerator, a collection of retro beer cans, and a Ms. Pac-Man machine from 1981makes walking through The O.G. a storybook from yesteryear.

“The response has been pretty cool,” owner Challo Schott says. “Overall, it’s just supposed to be a cool bar; it’s not really supposed to make a ton of sense to anyone.”

The O.G. is housed inside a concrete bunker made to look like a roadside grocer. (Its acronym stands for “Oceanside Grocers.”) The windows are covered with a 7-Up placard and a sign announcing three oranges for $5. Inside, design elements from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s evoke nostalgia from multiple generations.

At the bar, patrons can order a Bloody Mary served in a tomato soup can or sangria from an ICEE cup. Juices and pre-batched items are kept cool in the mint-hued Philco refrigerator, next to the vintage General Electric fridge.

A collection of old-school beer cans are on display, purchased from a Boynton Beach man who collected roughly 700 over a span of 40 years. In the corner is the fully functional Ms. Pac-Man machine, purchased from a Boynton Beach EMT/firefighter who collects arcade games.

“His wife came down, and his father, and they were taking pictures with it and they were saying goodbye to it,” Schott recalls.

Schott, 37, opened the business this summer after spending years working the Miami bar and club scene, including opening Radio Bar and Better Days there. He was so embedded in it, in fact, that most people assumed

he lived in the Magic City. Instead, the entrepreneur made the hours-long commute from his home in Broward County. Today, the Boynton Beach resident is just 3.5 miles away from the bar.

An extra perk? Working closer to home means getting a dog for his 11-year-old daughter is a more attainable idea.

Schott was born just outside of Orlando, but grew up in central Illinois.

Set to graduate from college, he moved to Key West at 21 on a whim. He found his way to Coconut Creek and Parkland, then settled in Palm Beach County. Through his ventures in bars and owning a Jimmy John’s franchise, he learned the ins and outs of marketing, graphic design, business accounting, interior design and even some building.

With these skills and help from the community, he was able to open The O.G. just 45 days after getting the keys to the building.

Eventually, Schott would like to incorporate a weekend marketplace outside, an opportunity for local businesses and initiatives to come together. For now, he features products from local vendors in a grocery aisle that separates the bar from the seating area, including Jolene’s Jars and Old School Bakery. Reminiscent of childhood, patrons can buy Ring Pops and other snacks and candy to pair with their drink. Outside, guests can hang out in an Airstream trailer or sit back in Adirondack chairs in a section of the property that Schott calls a “little gypsy summer camp beach theme nonsense.”

“I just wasn’t sure [Delray Beach was] ready for it or not, and people so far have kind of trusted me or trusted the space to offer the right thing for them.”

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“Overall, it’s just supposed to be a cool bar; it’s not really supposed to make a ton of sense to anyone.”

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Mercedes Coppin

Boynton Beach’s CRA events coordinator readies another seaworthy festival

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hen asked what Delray Beach has that Boynton Beach needs, Mercedes Coppin does not hesitate.

“Downtown,” she says. “Which we’re working on. I was in Delray Beach earlier this week, and I went over to the Arts Warehouse, and I was at Old School Square, and it’s so developed there. I’d like to see Boynton like that.

“I want something to bring people here in addition to our events,” she adds. “We have great restaurants, we have a great marina and we have great parks here. So I love Boynton, but we’re missing that downtown element.”

This may soon change. A 500-seat cultural center and restaurant space is expected to open at the site of a historic Boynton Beach high school in November. The center is the first plank in the city’s $118 million Town Square project, which also will bring an amphitheater, apartments, retail space, library and parking garage to the up-and-coming city over the next two years.

But even today, Coppin, 35, remains bullish on Boynton. As the special events coordinator for the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, it’s part of her job to trumpet its assets—to attract new business and new foot traffic. She oversees such annual attractions as the city’s holiday tree lighting, its boat parade, its St. Patrick’s Day bash and its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. But her events calendar is anchored, pun certainly intended, by the Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash, which transforms a stretch of East Ocean Avenue into an exuberant playground for swashbucklers, fairies and sea creatures.

Spanning two days in October and encompassing two interactive environments—the pirate-centric Hobb’s Cove and the mermaid-populated Merlandia—the festival features stilt walkers and fire spinners, acrobatic aerialists and dueling corsairs, water nymphs and daredevils. There are a dozen entertainment areas overall, plus vendor booths and roving characters dressed up to the nautical nines. Attendees also appear in their best Jack Sparrow apparel, hoping to score prizes in multiple costume contests.

Coppin, who joined the CRA in 2016, has only increased the Pirate Fest’s offerings since she inherited the event. Last year, she introduced a rock trea-

sure hunt, a selfie contest, three designated kids’ areas, a mermaid throne for photo ops and a volunteer program, which increased its number of deckhands from a small handful to more than 90. This year, she hopes to implement PTV, an official Pirate Fest news channel; silk dancing mermaids; African dance performers; and custom craft beer created exclusively for the event.

“It’s hard to explain Pirate Fest until you’ve lived Pirate Fest,” Coppin says. “Maybe we just like the mystery of it all. We get to escape to a different world, if only for a few hours, or for the full two days.”

Plenty of visitors have made that escape. Last year, the sixth-annual festival attracted 60,000 attendees just weeks after Hurricane Irma blew into town. “We know the local hotels are being boosted, because people are traveling here from all over the state and the country,” Coppin says. “We have vendors who came from as far as Maryland to be at our festival, because it’s that popular.” The CRA estimates the festival has resulted in $1.2 million in economic stimulus for Boynton.

The growth and pedigree of this event has made Coppin’s life all the busier, even if her office at the CRA is serener than most. “I try to keep myself surrounded with positivity,” she says. Her wall is lined with pastel-colored canvases bearing inspirational quotes, and her cork board is filled with stickers stating “My life is better than your vacation” and “Keep calm, or freak the hell out,” alongside photo strips of her daughters, ages 6 and 8.

A bonsai tree with pink buds rests on the windowsill, a gift from a fellowemployee. “She said it embodied my spirit,” Coppin recalls.

Coppin is passionate about community involvement. Eventually she hopes to start a blog, Kindred Times, which is intended to encourage people to spread kindness. For now, she satisfies this part of her life through her involvement with Journey Church, where she and daughters will, for instance, spend a morning wrapping burritos and handing them out to homeless people in John Prince Park.

“My job is very rewarding, but I spend a lot of time working, so I can’t focus too much on the nonprofit aspect of what I’d like to do,” she says. “I’d like to develop an outreach program to encourage people to live an altruistic lifestyle, and give back of their talent, time and treasures. That’s my mission.”

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“It’s hard to explain Pirate Fest until you’ve lived Pirate Fest.

Maybe we just like the mystery of it all.”

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IF YOU GO

WHAT: Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash WHEN: Oct. 27-28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday WHERE: East Ocean Avenue, between Third Street and Federal Highway COST: Free CONTACT: bbpiratefest.com

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Delray chefs share a few signature recipes

5 Top Chefs

WRITTEN BY JILL PAVLOV • PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL

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t’s no shocker that Delray Beach has become a go-to for dining out—because when it comes to the restaurant scene, Delray chefs offer the best of the best. What makes these restaurants so irresistible is their mouthwatering signature dishes.

And if you want to re-create their magic, then you’ve turned to the right page.

We’ve gathered some local fan-favorite dishes that now you can enjoy at home.

Let’s get cooking!

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Chef James Skarulis, Banyan Restaurant & Bar: HOMEMADE GUMBO Along with the gorgeous ambience and handcrafted cocktails, another thing that Banyan provides is personality—in the form of Chef James. Not only does he provide special entertainment (he’s funny) for his guests, but his culinary skills rival his humor, as anyone who frequents this just-off-the-Ave hidden gem knows. He is especially fond of his gumbo recipe.

(Serves 4) 1/2 pound okra 1 pound andouille sausage 1/2 pound shrimp 1 pound butter 1 pound flour 1/4 pound chicken breast 2 green peppers 2 red peppers 1 large white onion

1 jalapeño 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 tablespoon cumin Salt to taste 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 4 quarts chicken stock

Melt butter and add flour to make roux (the thickening agent).

Transfer to dish and cook in oven 350 degrees until dark brown. Dice all ingredients to a medium dice.

Cook chicken in separate pan and, halfway through, add veggies and shrimp. Once proteins are cooked, add spices. Stir, add stock and bring to boil, then simmer for 25

minutes. Add roux until gumbo reaches desired thickness.

Optional: Make rice to add to gumbo, and then enjoy!

Chef James’ • Bigger is better! Don’t skimp on your shrimp—use jumbo shrimp, and seek out U-10 scallops as well.

• Roux is ready when it smells like popcorn.

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Chef Cinzia’s • The No. 1 key to making this dish a hit is to use Maldon Sea Salt Flakes.

• Locally sourced cucumbers will also take this dish to the next level.

Chef Cinzia Gaglio, Osteria Salina: CUCUMBER SALAD

Looking for the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon or early-evening cocktail? This light, fresh and simple dish is your answer.

(Serves 4) 4 medium-sized Kirby cucumbers 3 tablespoons Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon flake sea salt 1/3 teaspoon cracked black pepper Clean and peel cucumbers. Cut cucumbers into quarter-inch rounds and place into medium-sized bowl. Drizzle olive oil, add sea salt and cracked pepper and toss lightly.

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John’s • Make sure the garlic has a good color on it, but when it comes to the seafood, don’t let it cook too long.

• Use wine of the same quality you would drink.

• Cook the pasta al dente—do not overcook.

Chef John Hutchinson, J&J Seafood Bar and Grill: TRUFFLE SEAFOOD MAC & CHEESE

We all love comfort food, but here in Delray, we take it up a notch by taking advantage of the fresh seafood our little town is known for. Enter the seafood mac and cheese from J&J Seafood Bar and Grill, a dish that tastes like pure love. Owners John and Tina Hutchinson were quick to name this as one of J&J’s signature dishes.

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1/4 cup good olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 to 4 cloves chopped garlic 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 2 cups heavy cream 3 tablespoons truffle oil

In a hot pan, sauté seafood with olive oil until it is partially done; add garlic, salt and pepper. Cook garlic until it is tan. Deglaze with wine. Add heavy cream and pasta.

Mix and bring to boil. Add cheese to pan. Toss until fully mixed.

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Chefs Michael Haycook and Tony Coddington, The Grove:

BURRATA WITH FAVAS, PRESERVED LEMON AND SMOKED TROUT ROE This is a fresh, simple dish with an unexpected twist thanks to the smoked trout roe. Simple dishes require the best ingredients you can find, because you cannot disguise inferior staples.

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(Serves 4) 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt Black pepper to taste 2 medium-sized (6-ounce) burrata cheeses 4 thin slices rye bread, drizzled with oil, toasted in 375-degree oven for 3 minutes (frozen and cut on a slicer is preferred to allow for consistently waferthin pieces) 1 cup shelled, peeled and blanched fava beans (He gets his from Bedner’s or The Boys)

1/2 cup wax beans, blanched and cut into half-inch segments 1 preserved lemon, zest sliced off and finely chiffonade 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh mint 2 tablespoons finely snipped chives 3 tablespoons good French olive oil 1/4 cup smoked trout roe

Add the favas and wax beans to a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.

Add lemon juice, olive oil, chopped mint, chives. Taste and adjust seasoning to your taste. Spoon bean/herb salad into the bottom of 4 bowls. Place 1/2 of a burrata on top of each salad. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle of sea salt over burrata. Add 1 tablespoon of the smoked trout roe over top. Lean one rye “crouton” over each burrata and serve.

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Chef Michael’s • Preserved lemons are a good staple to make and have in your pantry. Preserved lemons are essentially whole lemons, washed, with a deep cut almost the entire way down. Pack them in a mason jar filled to the top with a 70/30 salt-to-sugar ratio, cover, and let cure for at least a month.

(Procrastinators, beware!)

• For the best result, use the finest olive oil you can find. Look for one that is herbaceous, grassy, floral, complex (Whole Foods can definitely supply that). As for the smoked trout roe? It can be found online or from specialty stores like Marky’s.

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Chef Pietro Vardeu, Sardinia:

SPAGHETTI BOTTARGA DI MUGGINE Sardinia, tucked away in a southern Delray shopping plaza, is reason enough to venture outside the Atlantic Avenue bubble. Its dishes are authentically Italian, and you can taste the passion that went into each one.

Part of that passion comes from Chef Pietro, who crafts his delicacies from scratch—even the parsley, radishes, fennel and tomatoes are chopped as needed—just as soon as this pasta dish is ordered.

Chef Pietro’s • “Love what you do” is the motto that Chef Pietro follows, so have fun re-creating his recipe.

(Serves 2) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Pinch crushed red peppers 2 tablespoons diced celery hearts 4 chopped cherry tomatoes 2 ounces bottarga (salted and cured fish roe, available at specialty markets, Italian markets, some fish markets), grated 3 ounces of spaghetti cooked al dente

Heat oil and butter in medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley, red pepper, celery and tomatoes. Sautée until celery is tender, about 4 minutes. Add pasta and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to serving bowl. Top with bottarga and serve.

Now it’s your turn to be the chef!

Don’t forget to let us know how your creations turned out—post your masterpieces and tag us on Instagram @delraymag! Happy cooking!

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WHITE PARTY Blending classic coastal charm with modern lines infuses this Ocean Ridge house with a fresh seaside vibe.

Written by Robin Hodes

THE QUIET INTRACOASTAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN OCEAN RIDGE might be described as sleepy, but there’s nothing tired about this 4,800-squarefoot, four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath modern coastal home. On the contrary, no detail has been spared to craft a contemporary showplace incorporating thoughtful classic nods, just steps from the beach along the sparkling Intracoastal waterway.

A modern aesthetic, though often spare in appearance, is more difficult to achieve than its traditional counterpart. “Modern is more refined and time-consuming,” says Josh Khoury, president of Ocean Blue Custom Homes in Delray Beach. “Everything needs to be precise, because you actually see more. There are no crown moldings or other applications to hide imperfections.”

In short, omitting extraneous architectural detail in favor of painstaking simplicity is the formula for this house.

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CONTEMPORARY ELEMENTS such as a sleek glass front, a flat roof and a trio of backlit garage doors are juxtaposed with traditional, sloped gable rooftops. The expansive driveway is concrete with exposed shell.

The windows are free of shutters or stone detailing that might otherwise detract from the clean lines. Even the measured array of tall palms in the landscape design has been placed for linear effect.

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AESTHETICALLY SIMILAR to the adjoining property (also built

by Ocean Blue Homes), yet with its own distinct personality, the home’s access to the tranquil Intracoastal is a boater’s dream come true.

THE OUTDOOR AREAS of the house feature a geometric swimming pool and spa, with an inviting sun shelf designed for lounging. The deck is set with large-format textured porcelain, and the pool’s “Tahoe blue” Pebble Tec finish changes color depending on the time of day. This outdoor playground, complete with fireplace, is an extension of the home’s indoor spaces. The parapets are a modern spin on Dutch West Indies architecture, popular throughout the islands.

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ACCORDING TO OCEAN BLUE'S KHOURY, today’s homes are moving toward an open concept, shown here as kitchen, dining room and family room flow into one livable space. Tying the room together is soft white wood-themed porcelain tile, the only pop of color the artwork.

Glass, chrome and neutral textures play well together throughout, with the overall modern feel softened by the shrewd placement of a faux fur throw here, and a shag rug there.

HIGH-GLOSS deep charcoal flat-panel cabinetry on a touch latch system makes almost all kitchen appliances virtually disappear. A backsplash of stacked glass tiles adds sheen in a lighter shade of gray. The floating island, built from white Caesarstone, cleverly houses a cooktop, and the hood above neatly recesses into the ceiling. A set of JAM swivel stools with gloss white, perforated seats and chrome bases on a gas-lift mechanism, designed by Archirivolto for Calligaris, welcome guests and family members to watch the culinary magic happen. The modular Miami sectional is from Sklar.

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GEOMETRY IS IN PLAY in the master bath, where the floor and steam-shower walls are treated with striated, handselected, custom-matched natural stone slabs. The resin and milky glass sink units and exposed plumbing imparts a trendy, modern vibe.

A LOW-SLUNG BED with sleek white upholstered headboard, tufted bench with smart nailhead trim from Calligaris, a curvaceous and stylized contemporary leather and chrome rocker, and a neutral-toned cowhide rug create a dÊcor that’s as fresh as the breezes off the Intracoastal just outside the sliders.

THIS BALCONY off the upstairs guest bedroom features a trellis roof detail that casts intriguing shadows. Come nightfall, wall-mounted rectangular sconces illuminate downward to create mood and drama.

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Michelle Petrucci (left) and Skyler Sajewski (right)

DREAM AWARDS WHAT: Casey Butler and Skyler Sajewski were named Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actress at the Kravis Center’s Dream Awards. The awards recognize excellence in high school musical theatre. Butler is a sophomore at The King’s Academy and played the Artful Dodger in “Oliver! The Musical,” while Sajewski, a recent graduate of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, played Kate in “Kiss Me, Kate.”

WHERE: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Suncoast High School wins Outstanding Musical

Suncoast High School performs “Fiddler on the Roof” Skyler Sajewski Wins Outstanding Lead Actor

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The opening preformance of the Dream Awards

Keana Yazdan wins Outstanding Supporting Actress

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SCIENCE OF INVISIBILITY WHAT: Kevin Mitnick, formerly listed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, served as a guest speaker at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s Smarty Party benefit. There, he talked about how he hacked into 40 different corporations and how easy it can be to attain personal information. Today, Mitnick is a cybersecurity speaker and author.

WHERE: The Breakers Palm Beach

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TD GREEN STREETS WHAT: More than 75 volunteers gathered behind S.D. Spady Elementary School to plant 100 trees, thanks to a grant from TD Green Streets. Delray Beach was one of 10 cities to receive the grant.

WHERE: Delray Beach

Mark Cassini, co-founder and co-director of Community Greening; Joseph Scondotto of TD Bank; Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Petrolia; and Matt Shipley, co-founder and co-director of Community Greening

Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Petrolia, left, and Kristyn Cox, West Atlantic development director at the Delray Community Redevelopment Agency

Mark Cassini with his mother Roselinda and daughter Penelope

More than 75 volunteers helped with the planting project

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[ out & about ] RYAN J. MANDEL CHARITY 5K RACE AND 1-MILE WALK WHAT: The Ryan J. Mandel Charity hosted its second-annual 5K race and 1-mile walk to help raise money for its scholarship fund and to build a new gym at the Wayside House, which provides treatment for those who are otherwise unable to get it. This year, the nonprofit raised $40,000.

Dedicated to fighting drug and alcohol addiction, the charity is named for Ryan J. Mandel, who lost his battle with addiction in 2016.

WHERE: Anchor Park

Tim Schnellenberger, CEO of Recovery Boot Camp, and staff were participants and sponsors of the race

Margot Mandel, race host and sister to Ryan, presents awards to the participants after race

A race participant runs through the finish line and receives a medal

Runners at the starting line and ready for Ryan J. Mandel Charity 5K Race

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KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION OPEN HOUSE WHAT: Kaufman Lynn Construction invited Boca Raton and Delray Beach city officials, business executives and community leaders to celebrate its brand-new corporate headquarters in Delray Beach. The company completed a $7 million renovation project on the building, which features three stories and 23,298 square feet of space.

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igh atop the new Restoration Hardware in West Palm Beach is an unexpected European rooftop, with atrium-like glass ceiling, large artificial eucalyptus trees, and a beautifully designed black-and-white area for drinking, eating and lounging. But you could be in Paris or San Francisco—with prices to match, I might add.

The Rooftop Restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and if those seem like retail store hours, it’s because they are.

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put your name on the list and wander the seductively designed floors of luxurious furnishings. The food is top-quality, so don’t forget to eat. Executive Chef Seth Evan Kirschbaum (formerly at Darbster) has a small but interesting menu. There are a few light breakfast options, five salads, three flavor-filled boards (with items such as smoked salmon/bagel, $23, and artisanal prosciutto and Parmesan reggiano, $21), and nine entrees. If you don’t think truffled grilled cheese is an entrée, try it here ($17).

Or the fish of the day, prime rib French dip, lobster roll or turkey club.

The burger was two thin patties with Swiss cheese between and on top and Dijonnaise; and excellent hand-cut fries.

The arugula salad was huge and tasty with fennel, sweet grapes, crunchy sunflower seeds, thin slices of Parmesan and a zingy citrus vinaigrette ($15).

At night, the view is pleasant with twinkling lights. It’s a romantic spot, if you’re so inclined, with cozy side alcoves and lighted candles all day long. But a tip for lunchgoers: Bring sunglasses. And if you could use a new couch, this is the place.

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DINING KEY $ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ DELRAY BEACH quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray.

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

50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$ angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas—16950 Jog Road.

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

• Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $ apeiro kitchen & bar—14917 Lyons Road. Mediterranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccanspiced 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

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3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. This

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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. $$

(octopus balls), the crispy salmon tacos and anything with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice.

There are pasta, teriyaki and simmered duck with bok choy dishes—or 16 varieties of yakitori (food on skewers).

You’ll be back to beg for more. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/563-8849. $$

the banyan—189 N.E. Second Ave. American.

can. While the regular menu of this Pineapple Grove hipster hangout always has satisfying dishes (filet mignon carpaccio, seared tuna poke, seared diver scallops, slow-cooked lamb pappardelle), the nightly specials will amaze: beef Oscar, Tangier crusted yellowfin tuna. Oh, and the Meyer lemon tart? ‘Nuff said. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$

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

batch gastropub—14813 Lyons Road. Gastropub.

Definitely try the homemade batches of cocktails on tap, which give this west Delray gastropub its name.

The artisanal mixes boast ingredients such as H.M. Tonic No. 22—the crisp, tangy part of a very good gin and tonic. The heirloom tomato and feta salad is a highlight with Champagne vinaigrette dressing.

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

beg for more izakaya—19 S.E. Fifth Ave. Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the small plates full of everything except sushi. No sushi. And that’s fine. Try the takoyaki

brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. Ameri-

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. $$

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.

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• Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$

cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical.

cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. 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. $$$

Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/274-9090. $$

cabo flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road.

Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another— that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the crispy tuna tacos. Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $

caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the housemade pasta with pancetta, tomato and basil.

Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served with San Marzano tomato sauce. For breakfast, indulge in a crab meat benedict, and for dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-9404. $$

dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American.

The same 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 shaken-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232 $$ deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary

city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This styl-

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. $

ish 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

el camino—15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby

Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/8655350. $$

fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. 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. $$

the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef-partner Michael Haycook and chef Meghan O’Neal change their menu biweekly, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$ harvest seasonal grill & wine bar—11841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken. Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$ henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly.

561/638-1949. $$

il girasole—2275 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. 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. $$ CRISTINA MORGADO

j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina— serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$

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jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Best

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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. $$ latitudes ocean grill—2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food. This oceanfront restaurant is a gem tucked inside the Delray Sands resort. From the airy, bubbly interior to the raw bar, the décor is soothing and fun. Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$$

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 dinner daily. 561/2785050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/544-8181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/733-1344). $ mia kitchen and bar—7901 W. Atlantic Ave. American. Well-known local Chef/Partner Blake Malatesta is famous for his locally sourced, inventive dishes—and for the most impressive Bloody Mary cart in the county.

At his latest venture in Delray Marketplace, try the great, giant harissa lamb/sheep’s feta meatballs and the Maestro Del Mar (named after a competition Malatesta won with this recipe), a Florida seafood stew that can include gator, mofongo de yuca and a “fin to tail” broth. Good for what ails you, and worth the trip out west. • Dinner nightly. 561/499-2200. $$ september/october 2018

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joseph’s wine bar—200 N.E. Second Ave. Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair— owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$

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. $$ park tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

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 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. $$$

scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neapolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neapolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/8655923. $

sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-5678. $$ taverna opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo.

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[ dining guide ] terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The

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 classy, 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 daily.

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.

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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. $$$ BOYNTON BEACH bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd., #100. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $

josie’s—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark

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pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared ItalianAmerican cuisine are front and center at thisß spot.

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. 561/4955570. $$

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Militello works his magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant. His influence is evident in the daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either. • Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner nightly.

561/364-9601. $$

prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood.

Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese.

It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), and more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/731-1819. $$

LAKE WORTH couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian

cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly. (Tues.–Sun. during summer).

561/585-0320. $$

paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Italian.

A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/547-2500. $$$

safire asian fusion—817 Lake Ave. Pan-Asian.

This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.”

Among the newer items are panang curry and duck noodle soup. Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $ 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. 561/8351600. $$$ september/october 2018

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buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly.

561/833-3450. $$$

café boulud—The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/655-6060. $$$ café l’europe—331 S. County Road. Current international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated

classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.– Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer).

561/655-4020. $$$

chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road. French.

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. $$

Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a see-and-beseen crowd are hallmarks of one of the island’s premier restaurants. Indulgences include scrambled eggs with caviar and the Dover sole meunière filleted tableside.

When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$

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. $$

echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine rever-

jové kitchen & bar—2800 S. Ocean Blvd. Contem-

berates 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. $$$

porary Italian. Jové is named for the Italian god of the sky, and when the folks at the tony Four Seasons decided to remake their premier restaurant, they reached high to offer the kind of food, service and ambience that would appeal to both their affluent older clientele and a younger, hipper, foodie-oriented crowd. Mission accomplished with dishes like the inventive take on octopus marinated and grilled with baby fennel, red pepper sauce, artichoke and olives. Desserts sparkle too. • Dinner nightly. 561/533-3750. $$

hmf—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American.

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[ dining guide ] 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. $$

m.e.a.t. market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse.

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 selfdescribed “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. $$

trevini ristorante—290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.– Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

PALM BEACH GARDENS café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. Contemporary American. This longtime stalwart never rests on its laurels. Instead, it continues to dish finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness to keep things interesting. The popular herb-andDijon-mustard rack of lamb, regular menu items like duck with Grand Marnier sauce, and always superlative specials reveal a kitchen with solid grounding in culinary fundamentals. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/627-2662. $$ 76

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“Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steak house 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 addons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-n-turf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$

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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-made guacamole add up to a full-flavored dinner. The westfacing rooftop bar is a nice sunset option, and the Pan de Elote (homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and berries) is a delightful end to the evening. • Dinner nightly. 561/355-1399. $$ café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian. There are many things to like about this modest little osteria— the unpretentious ambiance, piano Thursday through Saturday during season, the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce and gilds snowy fillets of grouper with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$ 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. $$

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. Plus, guests dining al fresco have views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial Park. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily.

561/833-5090. $$

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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. $$

crisp skin and tender meat, as well as on fist-sized shrimp you can customize with one of several sauces. Don’t miss feather-light profiteroles filled with caramel and pumpkin mousse. • Dinner nightly. 561/409-2061. $$

rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time

abe & louie’s—2200 W. Glades Road. Steaks. This

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.

Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Also at 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100.) $

outpost of the Boston steak house cooks up slabs of well-aged, USDA Prime beef like nobody’s business. Two of the best are the bone-in rib-eye and New York sirloin.

Start with a crab cocktail, but don’t neglect side dishes like steamed spinach and hash browns. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/447-0024. $$$

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. $$$

BOCA RATON 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 pricy, 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

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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 both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $

boca landing—999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. No Hollywood celebrity has gotten a better face-lift than Boca’s aging Bridge Hotel, now the sleek, contemporary Waterstone Resort & Marina. The hotel’s new signature restaurant, Boca Landing, is equally stunning, showing off its prime waterfront 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. $$ bonefish grill—21069 Powerline Road. Seafood.

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

561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/7329142; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/9652663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$

brio tuscan grille—5050 Town Center Circle, #239.

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

butcher block grill—7000 W. Camino Real, #100.

Steak house/Contemporary American. This casual steak house with a Mediterranean twist gives the stuffy oldfashioned meatery a swift kick in the sirloin. Beef here is all-natural and grass-fed and the seafiood,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

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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. $$$ september/october 2018

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It Is Time To Listen The incident in Parkland, where 17 teachers and students were killed by a kid with an AR-15, has everyone mad: mad at the FBI, mad at local law enforcement, and mad and perplexed at gun laws in this country.

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and their voices should be heard. They will be heard until change is made in our gun control laws.

Our schools have become a shooting range, a killing field, for those armed with weapons intended to kill many in a matter of seconds. Forget the ineptitude of the FBI and local law enforcement. Focus on our kids—listen to today’s 15-yearolds—who are emotionally adults. They no longer want to live in fear of obliteration by anyone with a weapon. Their voices will be heard and will resonate over the special interests and the politicians; they will lead the charge to change

the political landscape over the availability of guns in America.

Today, more than ever, hear the voices, fears and concerns of your children. Life for them is extremely complex. Let them know that failure is a learning experience.

If they pick themselves up and dust themselves off, they will build faith in themselves. Tell them what an old friend once said to me: “Faith is not about everything turning out OK. Faith is being OK no matter how things turn out.”

For this school year and all those that follow, the voices of Parkland will never be forgotten.

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his past spring had a different feeling than any other I have experienced, and that feeling persists now, into the new school year. Things are different now when you think of spring break or going back to school; the massacre at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has left Americans confused, uncertain and fearful.

Springtime back in my youth was seeing patches of green grass struggling to emerge from underneath the melting snow, the smell of mom’s apple cobbler cooling on the sill of her open kitchen window. It was my brothers, with no shirts on, hose in hand, washing road salt off the family’s Buick Roadmaster. Fall was shuffling through piles of leaves, the smell of woodsmoke in the air, Halloween around the corner—all the things kids did and thought about that had nothing to do with feeling safe at school.

Later, in college, school meant long walks with my girl, Margaret Mary Scanlan, a student at St. Mary’s College. We married four years later and still reflect on those magical times consumed by love, dreams and hope. In retrospect, that’s all any of us have to hold onto. Love, dreams and hope.

Fast forward some 60 years. Things have changed and taken a dramatic turn.

The seasons of youth—those carefree happy days—are now filled with cries of protest from our young people, cries that resonate nationwide from Columbine, Sandy Hook and Las Vegas to our own Stoneman Douglas. They are no longer cries for help—but for change. These youngsters are the leaders of the future,

The Parkland students as they kick off their cross-country tour to speak out as well as register voters

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READING LAURA SIMON Executive Director, Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Who she is: Laura is a descendent of one of Delray Beach’s most prominent founding families. She sits on the Board of Governors of the Historical Society, and is a passionate advocate for downtown Delray Beach and the city in general.

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[ community connection ] B Y R I C H P O L L A C K

Noreen Payne Board Member, Achievement Centers for Children & Families Vice Chair of Programming, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Board Caring Kitchen volunteer Partner, All About Florida Homes/ Keller Williams

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THEN: Noreen Payne had just made

the transition from a working mother of one to a stay-at-home mom expecting her second child. Living in Delray Beach’s Lake Ida, she found a mom’s neighborhood group and soon joined it for some volunteer work.

“We did a spa day for women from AVDA (Aid for Victims of Domestic Abuse), babysitting their kids while the moms got pampered,” she recalls. Through the group, Payne was introduced to the Achievement Centers for Children & Families and became a regular volunteer. Payne also got her two children involved in helping provide close to 150 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the Caring Kitchen on the third Thursday of every month. “I wanted my kids to be well rounded and grow up with an appreciation of what they had,” she says.

NOW:

After moving to the Washington, D.C., area in 2004 and then returning in 2009, Payne resumed her work with the Achievement Centers, first helping with its annual Delray Beach Home Tour fundraiser, and then in 2012 becoming co-chair of the event. Payne became a conduit connecting many in her neighborhood to the organization, which provides child care and after-school services to families in need. She recently joined the board and is helping plan a 50th anniversary celebration.

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“There are so many opportunities to make a difference in someone else’s life right here in our own backyard. How could you not want to be a part of that?”

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