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up close

Our new police chief brings historic change to the community, and a versatile artist infuses “joy” in the many mediums she explores.

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BY RICH POLLACK

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dine

Still delectable after 17 years, Sazio remains a nononsense, homespun antidote to the Avenue’s threering culinary circuses.

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BY LYNN KALBER

50 cravings

The Kreme still rises: This issue’s food feature inspires memories of the editor’s preferred collegiate snack run.

Where do you go when you have a hankering for the finest lobster rolls, fish dip, truffle fries and Mexican street corn Delray has to offer? Our taste-tester discovered the answer to these and nine other purveyors guaranteed to satisfy.

BY MARIE SPEED

BY NILA DO SIMON

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Flamboyant homebuilder Frank McKinney’s architectural swan song is a modernist marvel of engineering—and the most luxe hurricane shelter you’ll ever visit.

Meet a Delray Chamber board member who literally made a splash in the community— in a banana suit, no less.

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editor’s letter

Channel your inner Viking at an axe-ellent Boynton Beach bar, discover superheroes who look like America’s melting pot, and meet a local celebrity chef who knows his way around a hot kitchen. Plus, we toast the return of the GreenMarket, the First Friday Art Walk and more.

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connection

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BY MARIE SPEED

BY CHRISTINA WOOD

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snapshots

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

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The supernatural pervades our A&E roundup, as Delray’s witching hour approaches, a UFO crashlands at a haunted film school, and the Morikami glows with the spirits of lost loved ones. Plus, what happens when Janis Joplin meets Minnesota nice?

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This summer, foodie fundraisers filled social calendars, stars of the New York City Ballet pirouetted down to the Seagate, and area women— including several from your favorite Delray Beach magazine!—built homes for Habitat for Humanity.

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

BY JOHN THOMASON

BY LYNN KALBER

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Celebrate fall with a harvest of accessories ideal for picnics, backyard brunches and garden parties.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL

Unlike the gridiron, there’s no instant-replay technology in our daily lives—no do-overs after the fact—which is all the more reason to make the right choice the first time around.

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Never for a minute did Rosario Liotta imagine that shooting a mafia hit man in self-defense would lead to a 15 year prison sentence and his involvement in one of the most long-lasting criminal cases in Florida history – the contract killing of Miami Subs founder and SunCruz Casino Lines mogul Gus Boulis.

This is the story of how an innocent man was victimized by circumstances beyond his control.

From Babylon, Long Island, to Boca Raton, Florida, Rosario’s life followed a path strewn with bread and bullets.

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When You Have a Hankering Delray has it all, from that burning desire for a street taco, to ice cream that tastes like bread pudding

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can still remember the doughnut missions, riding my bike at 2 a.m. in my pajamas and a trench coat from my UF dorm to the Krispy Kreme on 13th Street. That was in the Pleistocene era, when Gainesville was still safe (and people made love, not war, Woodstock was a nation and no one even knew what gluten was).

But it did show that all-nighters demanded certain amenities, including hot-out-of-the oven Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Cravings also arose from other specific pastimes, but that’s another story.

What we’re talking about in this issue is immediate gratification—especially when it comes to specific foods (page 50). We’ve got it all, from Thai to Jamaican to Greek and Italian (OK, a little too much Italian, if there is such a thing). And we have traditions that have risen along the way. For example, everyone knows to get fish dip from Old Dixie; it’s now in the Delray DNA. Just like conch fritters from those church ladies and fried chicken from Bud’s. That’s part of what makes a place a community—knowing you can rely on progress but still have a comforting trove of stalwart favorites you can always count on.

That kind of time-honored familiarity is one of the things about Delray I never get tired of. (That and the fish dip.) And the warm rice salad at J&J, the Grangers BLT, those deviled eggs at Driftwood. Do not get me started.

There is no better time of year than now to indulge all that. Get out there and patronize our restaurants. Order the fries. Try the IPA. We’ll be right there next to you.

FIVE (MORE) THINGS I LOVE ABOUT DELRAY [ 1 ] Witches of Delray [ 2 ] Cornstalks from Bedner’s [ 3 ] Remembering when Elwood’s was there and a chef named Einstein made world-beating gumbo [ 4 ] Nancy Lierle at Delray News & Tobacco [ 5 ] Stopping at Saltwater Brewery on the way home

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hot list NEWS AND NOTES FROM DELRAY BEACH

Ax Us Another, Superheroes & Yay! The GreenMarket is Back!

BY CHRISTINA WOOD Meatballs from Rose’s Daughter

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Suzanne Perrotto pretty much grew up in the kitchen of her family’s restaurant in New York, where her mother, Linda Rose, worked her magic. Some of that magic rubbed off on Perrotto, the creative and culinary force behind Brulé Bistro in Pineapple Grove and now the chef/owner of Rose’s Daughter, an American trattoria just down the street from Brulé that opened over the summer. From homemade pastas, Neapolitan pizza and “Linda Rose’s Sunday Dinner” specials to the kind of mismatched chairs you’d see pulled up to the table at a large family gathering, Perrotto is doing her mother proud. And, perhaps because Mom always said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you can also enjoy barista-styled coffees, freshly squeezed juice and something warm-from-the-oven—like orange brioche or an egg sandwich—from Rose’s Daughter’s grab-and-go breakfast menu.

169 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach, 561/271-9423, rosesdaughterdelray.com Veal Parmigiana with broccoli rabe from Rose’s Daughter

SUPERHEROES AT THE SPADY Who needs to be faster than a speeding bullet or leap tall buildings in a single bound when you can bring home NEA grants, win impressive awards and mount heroic new exhibitions? On Sept. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will celebrate the opening of “Eroica: Compared to the Rest of the World.” The exhibition, funded in part by a $20,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, explores the world of multicultural comic book superheroes. So you might want to dust off that cape in your closet so you can dress as your favorite superhero when the museum hosts an interactive community event on Oct. 31. And while you’re there, you might want to congratulate the nonprofit, which was recognized as the Best Local Cultural Institution at the recent Synergy Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism.

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SEASONAL FLAVOR

Once again, you can look forward to more than sleeping in on Saturday mornings! As of Oct. 26, the Delray Beach GreenMarket is back for another season of farm-to-fork fruits and veggies, fresh-cut flowers and mouthwatering baked goods. You can also shop for things like artisan cheeses, deliciously creative condiments and local honey as well as tasty vegan and gluten-free offerings. You can even adopt a pet. There’s one thing you can’t put a price on, though: the sense of community you’ll discover as you stroll through the GreenMarket.

The open-air market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through May. Old School Square Park on Northeast Second Avenue. delraycra.org/greenmarket.

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HALLOWEEN FALL FEST

When it comes to the seventh-annual Halloween Fall Fest at the Delray Beach Historical Society on Friday, Oct. 25, you should be afraid, very afraid—of missing it. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate or for some good old-fashioned holiday fun with your friends, this is the place to be. The staff and volunteers at DBHS do a fabulous job of decorating and creating an appropriately spooky setting for a costume contest, outdoor movie and hauntingly good story hour. You can also enjoy vintage games and crafts, visit the pumpkin patch, have a family portrait taken while you’re all decked out and, of course, check out Delray’s history on display! 3 N.E. First St., Delray Beach, 561/274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org

POUR AND FAMOUS

Cocktails have been flowing and good times rolling since Pour and Famous quietly opened its doors over the summer. Sean Iglehart, the principal barman and co-founder of Sweetwater, who helped to open those doors, says the new watering hole is “an eventdriven cocktail dive bar with a retro vibe.” Think craft cocktails in a laid-back ’80s atmosphere—but not too laid-back. “We want to maintain a high-service, lowbrow approach to the dive bar. Our niche will be high activity!” So, get ready to enjoy bocce, cornhole and badminton as well as celebrations of quirky holidays and more. 524 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/501-5165

AFTER DARK: GAME OF AXES Having an axe to grind is so 2018. These days it’s all about throwing one, which is why Delray resident Joey Magee is so busy these days. He and his wife, Oshry, own Game of Axes, where a friendly Axe Master can show you how it’s done. “It’s kind of like darts,” Magee says. It’s just that instead of a small pointy object adorned with feathers you’re throwing a hefty axe. (Fortunately, the bull’s-eye is much larger.) If you think that sounds scary, you may want to skip Glow Throw, a monthly charity event featuring glow-in-the-dark targets and black light. Oh, and speaking of scary, the place is haunted. In fact, according to a team of paranormal researchers, there are several spirits hanging around.

Don’t believe us? Ask bartender Dani to tell you about the time a ghost pulled her hair. 12550 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, 561/617-0120, gameofaxes.com

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SPOTLIGHT: TREVOR MCGRATH

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f Trevor McGrath looks familiar, it might be due to his multiple appearances on cooking shows like “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” on which he appeared three times on the Gordon Ramsay series, twice as a competitor and once as a guest chef.

McGrath’s career started in a South Side Chicago classroom, however, not a kitchen. Now, as executive chef and culinary arts director at the Space of Mind school in Delray, he is combining his training as a teacher with his passion for cooking. “I’m very happy I landed at Space of Mind,” he says. “I’ve never worked in a place where there’s mandatory meditation time and yoga offered every day—it’s beautiful.”

This fall, McGrath will be offering culinary programs for students and adults at The Hub, Space of Mind’s new collaborative learning lab, an educational workspace for community members and local schools that just happens to have a 700-square-foot show kitchen.

YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN DELRAY:

I walk and I bike everywhere in Delray.

I have a road bike, so I like A1A a lot.

That’s one of the reasons I love this town so much. It’s so biker-friendly, walker-friendly.

YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO WHEN YOU WANT TO LET SOMEONE ELSE DO THE COOKING:

Probably Brulé, with Tramonti a short second. If you want to go for a good charcuterie board and a nice bottle of pinot noir for under $27, you can always go to Vic & Angelo’s for happy hour.

YOUR FAVORITE STYLE OF COOKING:

I like cooking at very low temperatures—like 165 degrees—for anywhere between seven and 15 hours. I like making my own briskets, making my own corned beef. I brine my own meat.

I’m big into marinating—they call me the Sauce Boss.

YOUR MOST POPULAR DISHES:

Believe it or not, my two most requested recipes are my baby-back ribs and my meatloaf.

ON GORDON RAMSAY: IS HE REALLY THAT MEAN?

McGrath competing on “Hell’s Kitchen”

Well, he’s not that mean, but truth be told, when you’re a chef, you gotta be tough. But he’s got a heart of gold. As much as he might yell and scream on “Hell’s Kitchen,” take a look at “Master Chef Junior” and see how he is with the kids.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Stretch your legs and your creativity on Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. as the First Friday Art Walk returns. With participating locations in Pineapple Grove, Artists Alley and The Set as well as on Atlantic Avenue, there’s a lot to explore—and a complimentary shuttle to help you do it.

You can visit some of the galleries taking part in the fun, get up close and personal with a real live artist at the Arts Warehouse or wander through the Cornell Museum at Old School Square, among other things. And keep your eyes—and ears—open for entertainment, refreshments and special offers. Take your time! This free, self-guided event takes place on the first Friday of every month through May, so you can come back again and again.

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For the last two years, musicians from The Symphonia have been providing free violin lessons to children from the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. After much practice, the 25 children aged 6 to 14 put on a recital to show what they had learned.

Arts Garage celebrated the opening of its new space, including a new enclosed box office, administrative office and classroom. Marjorie Waldo, president and CEO of Arts Garage, and Chuck Halberg, a donor and supporter, cut the ribbon alongside the Arts Garage Board and Delray Beach Chamber leadership.

Coming soon to Delray Beach is its newest hotel, The Ray. Officials from the city and various construction groups came together for a ground-breaking. From left, Gordon Springmyer, Bob Moss, Commissioner Bill Bathurst, Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Jose Gonzalez, Marc Yavinsky, Florida Rep. Mike Caruso, Jorge Pesquera, Craig Menin and Andrew McAllister

More than 400 teams from Palm Beach County participated in the Palm Health Foundation’s Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge, and the City of Delray Beach came in second place for minutes logged. Wellington was the first-place winner. From left, Aida Smith, Andrea Bruton, Angela Williams and Kenya Madison.

Palm Health Foundation hosted its sixth-annual Heart of Gold nursing reception, honoring local nurses for its “Thank a Nurse” campaign. Thirteen nurses were honored, including Michelle Collins-Bethel, LPN, of Delray Beach (first row, third from left). She is a family nurse consultant with Alzheimer’s Community Care.

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Witches and hauntings, blues and blessings all come alive this fall in Delray.

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Joyann Parker

“A Streetcar Named Desire”

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Where: Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach When: Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Cost: $25-$35 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org Vocalist Joyann Parker may hail from Minnesota, a state known for its Midwestern niceties, but onstage she channels the bluesy spirit of Memphis, the roiling swing of the Big Easy, the chugging soul of the Motor City.

(One hometown critic compared her to a sober Janis Joplin.) A classically trained pianist who earned her chops performing at churches and weddings, the Twin Cities native discovered the blues only five years ago, when a one-off performance of Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools” at a local contest led to an invitation to join a blues band. She boned up on the genre and developed an earthy, world-weary singing voice and animated performance style, taking that band—now known as Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea—to new heights. Parker’s debut album Hard to Love met with acclaim in 2018, with fans appreciating her lyrics and the music, which conjures Robert Johnson one moment and Four Tops-style choreography the next.

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Where: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach When: Oct. 11-Nov. 3 Cost: $75 Contact: 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its 2019/2020 season with a dangerous firecracker from the combustible canon of American drama.

Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” is the playwright’s most popular work, a character study that plumbs the darkest corners of the human condition. It’s set in the late ‘40s in the French Quarter where fading (and broke) southern belle Blanche DuBois has been forced to move in to her sister Stella’s dilapidated tenement. Blanche immediately locks horns with Stella’s husband, Stanley Kowalski, a bluecollar domestic abuser. (When Alec Baldwin, known for his volcanic temper, played Stanley in a 1992 production, he broke a bone in his hand when he slammed his fist on a table onstage.) These broken people, desperate for love but capable only of lies and self-deception, encapsulate a fractured cityscape of postwar America, their flaws rippling across subsequent generations with harrowing familiarity.

Where: G-Star School, 2030 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs When: Oct. 11-25 Cost: Admission TBA Contact: xscreamhauntedhouse.com For many of the budding film artists at G-Star School of the Arts, an entire year’s work culminates in the three blood-curdling weekends of X-Scream Haunted House, now in its 15th year. Billed as the third-largest haunted house in Florida—behind only Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights—X-Scream is developed entirely by students, from the costumes to the settings to the special effects to the narratives of its haunts. This year, attendees are invited to explore “Swamp of Souls,” in which a murky bog has been afflicted with a demonic, radioactive glow and is lorded over by a voodoo priestess; and “Crash Landing,” about an alien craft, its undead ET pilots and the “strange men in suits” accompanying this mysterious cosmic event. Those with weaker constitutions can always enjoy X-Scream’s ancillary activities, including carnival games, live entertainment, an X-Scream Arcade and concessions.

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The Witches of Delray

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Lantern Festival: In the Spirit of Obon

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Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach When: Oct. 19, 3-8 p.m.

Cost: $20 adults, $10 ages 4-10 Contact: 561/495-0233, morikami.org What better way to remember departed loved ones than to send them messages in paper lanterns and float them across a tranquil lake, illuminating their spirits with a collective glow? This is the touching sentiment behind the Bon Festival, a Japanese ceremony that has been hosted every July for more than 500 years. Owing to the summer’s oppressive heat, the Morikami celebrates its version in October—but the festival’s beloved traditions remain intact. The Morikami’s fest will include a street fair, taiko drumming by Fushu Daiko; and food vendors offering Asian and American delicacies. At nightfall, all eyes will be on Morikami Lake, when more than 1,000 lanterns—hand-assembled by Morikami volunteers and staff, and inscribed by the visitors who purchase them—create a blazing tribute along the water’s surface.

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Where: Begins at City Hall, 100 N.W. First Ave., Delray Beach When: Oct. 26, approximately 8:45 a.m.

Cost: $25 in advance/$30 day of the ride Contact: witchesofdelray.org This, perhaps, is what potions in motion looks like. Casting two-wheeled spells for charity, local “witches” dressed in garb both traditional and out-of-the-box gather each year on the last weekend of October to raise money for the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, a nonprofit organization serving the area’s most vulnerable residents.

Rather than brooms, they ride decorated bikes along a designated route throughout historic Downtown Delray and beachside on A1A, terminating at the GreenMarket for the opening day of its winter season. At the end of the charity ride, prizes will be awarded for Best Decorated Bike, Best Witch Costume and Best Witch Cackle. And there’s more spooky fun to be had downtown, from trick-or-treating on the Avenue to the Halloween Parade and Halloween Kids Fest, featuring food, live entertainment, a bounce house and more.

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September/October 2019 THE ARTS COME ALIVE AGAIN—AND SO DO THOSE FREE FRIDAY CONCERTS! NOW-OCT. 6: “SEVEN SOLOS” at Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; $5-$8; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org. Prepare to be immersed: At this departure from the Cornell’s typically busy group exhibitions, seven artists each created a single brand-new, site-specific installation, which will collectively fill the Cornell’s six galleries plus the Margaret Bloom atrium space.

NOW-OCT. 22: “SEE AND BE SEEN: PICTURING NOTORIETY” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $5-$18 museum admission, or free on Fridays and Saturdays; 561/832-5196, norton.org.

Exploring the interconnection between photography and celebrity, this exhibition showcases more than 50 works from the 19th to 21st centuries, with images of Marilyn Monroe, Queen Victoria, Lil’ Kim and many more, by artists ranging from Warhol to Leibovitz.

NOW-OCT. 29: “COMING SOON: FILM POSTERS FROM THE DWIGHT M. CLEVELAND COLLECTION” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $5-$18 museum admission, or free on Fridays and Saturdays; 561/832-5196, norton.org. “Coming Soon” features more than 200 movie posters collected by this expert in the medium, and

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SEPT. 20: THE VICTORY DOLLS: “I LEFT MY HEART AT THE STAGE DOOR CANTEEN” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $45; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. The Victory Dolls, a supergroup of South Florida’s best singeractresses—including many Carbonell winners and nominees—combine music and storytelling in an Andrews Sisters-style tribute to the Greatest Generation, with tickets benefiting local military support nonprofits.

it explores the complex “job description” of each one—to distill a movie’s essence to a single compelling image; to introduce us to a new world, through simple text and visuals; and to convince the average passerby to purchase a ticket.

SEPT. 4: CONTACTS & COCKTAILS at Silverball Museum, 19 N.E. Third Ave., Delray Beach; 5 to 7 p.m.; $15-$30; 561/2780424, delraybeach.com. For September’s monthly Contacts & Cocktails confab, Delray Beach Chamber members and nonmembers alike are invited to build business relationships while enjoying potent potables, and surrounded by the bleeps and bloops of vintage pinball and arcade games.

SEPT. 6: PETER FRAMPTON at Coral Sky Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $23 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. Recently diagnosed with the degenerative muscle disease I.B.M., the rock icon behind one of the most lucrative live albums of all-time has embarked on his final world tour, where he’ll play five decades’ worth of hits, including “Baby, I Love Your Way,” and “Breaking All the Rules.”

SEPT. 13: SUSHI & STROLL SUMMER WALK at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $5-$8; 561/495-0233, morikami. org. Stroll tranquil Japanese gardens, enjoy traditional Japanese food, play oversized lawn games, shop vendors and listen to the Japanese drum music of Fushu Daiko in this summer tradition.

September is the final Sushi & Stroll for 2019.

SEPT. 13: BLUESMAN RAY CASHMAN at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. With his impressive salt-and-pepper beard, this guitarist looks more mountain man than bluesman. But his sound conjures everything from the genre’s pioneers in the Mississippi Delta to the rock and Americana strains of influences like the Rolling Stones and Townes Van Zandt.

SEPT. 13-29: “MAN OF LA MANCHA” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $65; 561/832-7469, mnmtheatre.org. Taking many liberties with Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, this Tony-winning 1965 musical imagines its own version of the windmill-tilting knighterrant and his “Impossible Dream,” staged as a play-within-a-play as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition.

SEPT. 14: THE JOE COTTON BAND at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; admission TBA; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. “Joe Cotton” is the musical nom de plume of singer, songwriter and guitarist Steve Martel, whose original music echoes with the classic rock of a generation, from the Beatles to Neil Young to the Grateful Dead. This intimate concert will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity.

SEPT. 26: MOD 27 at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $15; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org.

Named after the portable classroom in which its founders initially rehearsed, Mod 27 is West Palm Beach’s longest-running improv comedy troupe, performing 100-percent, Chicago-style improvised theatre to audiences like this one for the past 17 years.

SEPT. 27: HERE COMES THE SUN at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$50; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. A Beatles tribute with a theatrical pedigree, this supergroup features singers and musicians from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Broadway’s “Rocktopia,” “Ring of Fire” and “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” performing straight-up rockers like “Taxman” to ballads such as “Let it Be.”

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OCT. 18-19: ZAC BROWN BAND at Coral Sky Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $32 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. The recording artist behind some of the most iconic country hits of the Aughts—“Chicken Fried,” “Toes,” “Colder Weather,”—burrows back to Florida with his seven-piece band on the nocturnally themed “Owl Tour.”

OCT. 4: SEASON LAUNCH PARTY/FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES OPENER at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 6 to 10 p.m.; free; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org. Old School Square celebrates the beginning of its 2019/2020 season with extended hours at the Cornell—to coincide with the citywide First Friday Art Walk—a special activity at the Fieldhouse, and the first show of the Pavilion’s Free Friday Concert series.

OCT. 4: SELWYN BIRCHWOOD at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$40; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Boasting gravelly vocals, a trademark Afro and a barefoot exuberance, blues-rock singer-songwriter Birchwood is one of the genre’s brightest new lights, continuing to build his funky, rootsy sound since winning the International Blues Challenge in 2013.

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OCT. 6: THE WOLFEPAK BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $25$35; 561/450-6357, artsgarage. org. Drummer David Wolfe formed this group of fellow professional sidemen and session players, whose experience in rock, blues, jazz and funk paradigms resonates through their cover-filled set lists of artists such as Steely Dan, the Beatles, Joe Cocker, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt.

OCT. 11-NOV. 2: FRIGHT NIGHTS at South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach; 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (or midnight on weekends); admission TBA; myfrightnights.com. The Fairgrounds’ annual Halloween attraction features four brand-new haunted houses, walk-through “Scare Zones,” a midway

OCT. 25: PAUL MARINARO at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$50; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. The son of a nonprofessional crooner, Marinaro discovered his father’s 78 rpm acetates at age 5, which would inspire his own fruitful career. A velvety jazz singer with a command of both the genre’s standards and lesser-known gems, Marinaro is a fixture in Chicago’s most famous jazz clubs and beyond.

OCT. 20: ZZ TOP at Coral Sky Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $26 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. With the exception of the Rolling Stones, few if any bands have stayed together as long as the bearded, blues-rocking tricksters in ZZ Top, who celebrate 50 years of stadium sing-a-longs with performances of hits like “Tush,” “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and many more.

OCT. 26: SLAM ALLEN AND THE SLAM ALLEN BAND at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Bluesman Allen follows in the tradition of his musical father and uncles, performing on the legendary Chitlin’ Circuit and establishing himself with faithful covers of Otis Redding and Howlin’ Wolf tunes, along with originals that evoke the genre’s heyday.

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Javaro Sims Delray’s new police chief puts community first

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hen people talk, Javaro Sims listens.

It’s a skill that’s paid off for Sims, Delray’s newest police chief, throughout his career, first as a teacher in Miami-Dade County and since 1992 as a police officer in Delray Beach. “Nothing gets accomplished without listening,” Sims says.

Often soft-spoken, Sims understands that whether you’re a police chief or a street cop, you have to give people the chance to express themselves.

“Issues or problems fester for a long time because we don’t address them,” he says. “Or we’re not willing to listen.”

Sims’ selection as chief in February, following in the footsteps of the retiring Jeff Goldman, was a historic one. He is the first African-American in the city’s more than 100-year history to hold the title. He plays that one down a bit, saying he’s happy to be in that role, in part because it means so much to the city’s black community, but at the same time saying his selection as chief has little to do with race and a lot to do with qualifications.

“It has to do with me working hard to get here,” he says.

Sims, now 58, didn’t enter into law enforcement until he was 32. Growing up in Boynton Beach, he learned the importance of being involved in the community from his parents. His mother, Sara Sims, was an area director for the Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Department and has a community center named after her. His father ran a barbershop and worked behind the scenes to help kids in the community.

“Chief Sims is a good choice to lead the DBPD because he is wellrespected within the department and the community at large,” says Joycelyn Patrick, a past chair of the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition. “He is an extremely good listener. I’ve heard him speak on several occasions throughout the years, and he frequently talks about how the formula for his success began by listening to the advice of his mother and father.”

As a young man, Sims worked in the post office and as a driver for UPS before deciding to put his degree in education from Florida A&M University to work. He taught for four years at Biscayne Gardens Elementary School in Miami-Dade before deciding that wasn’t the path for

him. “I didn’t think it was something I wanted to do for 30 years,” he says.

Sims says he started looking for a job in law enforcement and happened to run into a lieutenant at the gym who mentioned Delray Beach was hiring. Sims applied and got the job.

“I saw it as an opportunity to work directly with the community, not only with youth but with people in general,” he recalls.

After two years in road patrol, Sims became the city’s second school resource officer and was assigned to Village Academy where, coincidentally, his brother would later become a principal. As a sergeant he led the streetlevel narcotics task force and later, as a lieutenant, led the department’s West Atlantic Avenue Task Force. As a captain he had several assignments, and was acting chief at the time of his promotion to chief.

Sims says his priorities changed depending on the position he was in, but building relationships was always a constant. “It has allowed me to have a dialogue with the communities. What I’ve strived to do is make myself accessible to all communities by getting involved in community activities.

“I’ve always tried to humanize law enforcement,” he adds. “People need to realize we’re people just like them. We just chose law enforcement as our career.”

Bridging any gaps between the Police Department and the community, Sims has rolled out a “one community” initiative that he hopes will continue to build strong relationships between officers and residents.

The idea is to tailor police work to each community based on its individual needs.

The northwest or southwest neighborhoods may need an increased focus on community policing, for example, whereas the beach area may need more attention on burglary prevention. The department will also continue to reach out to various groups through community conversations initiated by the department.

“One Delray, One Community, One Police Department,” Sims says. “It’s everyone working together for the common good—the betterment of Delray.”

To reach out to the community, Sims says, the department will continue to use a combination of tried and true techniques as well as social media and new technologies—and, as always, valuable community input.

“We’re not going to wait for you to come to us,” he says. “We’re going to try and meet you at your front door,” he says.

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“I have always tried to humanize law enforcement. People need to realize we’re people just like them.

We just chose law enforcement as a career.”

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A Life in Brush Strokes Deborah Joy Berglund has been an artist for as long as she remembers

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eborah Joy Berglund was born to be an artist.

The daughter, niece and sister of artists, Berglund— known in art circles as Deborah Joy—was always doodling or sketching even at a young age.

“I couldn’t just watch TV, I’d always be drawing something,” she says. Although she comes from a family where the art gene is dominant, Berglund has one claim that stands out. “I’m the only one who does it as a career,” she says. “And that’s by accident.”

Now 50 and living in Delray, Berglund is making a living by creating a wide array of artwork ranging from fine art pieces, sculptures and black light murals to placemats for weddings and bar mitzvahs.

You’ll find her work in everything from children’s bedrooms, where she does themed murals, to restaurants and luxury homes, where she does faux finishes and faux fixes, meticulously hiding mistakes that would otherwise be costly to repair.

It’s not surprising to find her on a ladder painting ceiling murals or on the ground painting furniture to give it a unique look.

While the media and the canvases may be different, there is a common denominator in Berglund’s vision and her propensity to create concepts that stand out. “My ability to paint and create artwork and see what others don’t is a gift from God,” she says.

Her career as a professional artist, however, didn’t quite start out on the right foot.

Growing up in Boca Raton, Berglund was a standout in art classes in high school but got into a squabble with her art teacher over a particular painting. She ended up failing the class.

After leaving South Florida for a short time, Berglund returned and

began working at an art studio, creating replicas of abstract paintings. “It was conveyor belt artwork,” she recalls.

After just two years of that, Berglund took a hiatus from the art world and found work as a bartender and server, but eventually made her way back to the vocation she loved through a series of side jobs ad referrals.

A notable break came when Berglund received a call from Disney, which was looking for an artist to paint murals at the now-defunct Pleasure Island, which had several clubs at the Disney World Resort.

“I couldn’t believe it,” she says. “I thought someone was messing with me.” She was one of dozens of artists invited to compete for the contract, and was selected for the job.

For Pleasure Island, Berglund painted several three-panel black-light murals. “During the day, they were really nice murals,” she says.

“At night, with black light, they were neon.”

Working with black light and neon paint is a signature for Berglund, who sees it as especially challenging. She is now specializing in underwater scenes in black light. “It’s like painting blind,” she says.

“You have to know what the paint will do when the black light goes on.”

Berglund is also working on fine art projects, including mixed-media and three-dimensional art with epoxy and paint, and continues to collaborate with designers and decorators in homes, restaurants and other businesses. She says one of her most unusual projects was painting a manmade prosthetic shell of George the Tortoise, who was run over by a car during Hurricane Irma.

Berglund says that over the years she has become more confident and more comfortable with the vision she offers clients.

“I stopped being scared,” she says. “I feel like I now know what’s needed. … I’m very fortunate to have been born with a built-in career.”

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Sazio offers the down-home charm of the real Delray, with a generous helping of red sauce

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ometimes when trying a new restaurant, I pretend I’m a tourist seeing everything through sun-glazed eyes, behind rose-colored glasses, thrilled at visiting beach heaven.

If I stumbled upon Sazio, a small venue along a too-busy, too-noisy, too-scrambled Atlantic Avenue, I would have felt the whole vacation was worth it. You can sit and watch the wild world of Delray walking by. You can order from a menu that has all the Italian standards and then some. You are served very good food from a staff that is professional, albeit a bit overworked.

And this is only part of Sazio’s charm. Sazio still feels like a small mom-and-pop place, with none of the attitude of slick, fast-moving, of-the-moment dining spots. And it is, similarly, a refuge from corporate restaurants. Opened 17 years ago (there were only three restaurants on Atlantic Avenue then), it stood up for itself while big money opened big dining spaces relying on big crowds. Prices are reasonable at Sazio. Leftovers are popular. There are no reservations taken.

Dishes are fairly traditional, from stuffed eggplant to baked ziti and Tuscan snapper. The servings are large. Service can be spotty, but the response was swift when things were requested.

You need to ask for bread before dinner, and it’s worth it. The crunchy breadsticks (this is not Olive Garden) arrive with a simple sauce that’s beautifully concocted: salt, pepper, garlic, oregano and pureed sundried tomatoes in an olive oil base. It looks like a rich sauce. Instead it’s delicate and addictive, a great combination.

The standards include linguine with white clam sauce (lots of tiny clams in shells, flavorful sauce with garlic and basil; $22.95), ravioli Sazio (silver dollar-sized fresh ravioli packed with seasoned meat; $20.95), grilled skirt steak (covered with tasty tri-color peppers and onions, with two sides; $25.95) and the pizza Caramellato (the smaller size was still large, with caramelized red onions, mozzarella, bacon, scallions and goat cheese; $18.95). The pasta was al dente, the sauces fresh, bright and noteworthy.

The feeling, again, was that of a neighborhood cafe as opposed to a see-and-be-seen restaurant like so may others from Boca to Delray to Miami—a throwback to the way going out to dinner in Delray used to be.

Desserts—a single, large cannoli and an enormous, hand-sized piece of tiramisu—were rich and sweet but not outstanding. The entrees were the reason we will return. And we’ll also try little sister Sazio Express, a block from the beach on Atlantic Avenue, with pizzas (by the slice or whole pies), salads, sandwiches and wraps. Both venues offer inside and outside seating, with dogs welcome on the patios.

Sazio means “satisfied” in Italian. We were.

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SAZIO

131 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach 561/272-5540 PARKING: Street, valet or parking garage HOURS: Lunch and dinner daily. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

PRICES: Entrees $18.95$25.95 WEBSITE: sazio.com

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As a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, I care for patients with an integrative approach to bring about positive behavioral lifestyle changes to achieve sustainable wellness. This is best achieved in an unhurried environment, where I can be their best advisor and advocate towards longevity and quality of life. My greatest satisfaction is derived from working closely and comprehensively with my patients, where we can share challenges and create solutions.

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Members of Bobé CCPHP, ages 18-100+ take advantage of a wide array of concierge member amenities and enjoy a more convenient, connected, and compassionate approach to healthcare limited to a small membership panel. Medicare and other insurances are accepted at my practice.

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A truly “botched” patient is thankfully a rare occurrence.

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Since October 2011, I have performed hundreds of total hip replacement surgeries utilizing robotic-assisted technology. This procedure has allowed the precision and accuracy of joint replacement to be taken to a whole new level. Fortunately, I am now also able to offer the same technology for total knee replacement.

How is the recovery period reduced with minimally invasive procedures?

With most robotic-assisted, muscle-sparing hip and knee replacements we are able to avoid cutting the patient’s muscles or tendons, which allows for a quicker recuperation while minimizing pain and discomfort. We strive to restore quality of life and bring each patient back to the activities they love. With minimally invasive and robotic procedures, we are able to improve the accuracy of the surgery both shortening recovery time and increasing the longevity of the implants.

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By using the robotic technology, we can increase accuracy and precision in placing these components and can improve the longevity of the replacement reducing the chance patients will need a revisional surgery as well as reducing dislocation rates and limb length discrepancies. Improving our patients’ quality of life is our main goal and with the use of this advanced technology I’m proud to meet this goal daily.

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A good facelift means you look beautifully natural without anyone knowing you’ve had work done. Tightening the muscle layer and ligaments are often necessary to get a more youthful contour. Adding volume with natural tissue, like your own fat and stem cells, will augment and rejuvenate your face by replacing facial deflation associated with aging.

How do you achieve natural looking results?

No chipmunk-cheeks or duck-lips allowed! Using the correct technique ensures natural looking results. A multitude of tools are used to regain a more youthful appearance. Over-lasering the face or over-filling the cheeks and lips to hide every last wrinkle is not flattering.

Ultimately, patients rely on my expertise, esthetic judgement, trust and integrity.

What procedures are popular for men?

Since men now work longer, retire harder, and can maintain muscle mass by exercising, it is important to have their face match their body. Droopy eyes and a sagging neck is a stark contrast from their otherwise sharp, on-the-ball appearance and physique. An eye and neck lift can greatly improve their appearance.

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We provide all aspects of dentistry including implants, oral surgery, root canals as well as full mouth reconstruction.

We offer all of the amenities of a concierge dental practice and my patients don’t need to travel to various offices to get the comprehensive dental care we provide. Our patients have my head dental assistant’s cell phone and my personal cell so they can reach us 24/7, and they will never get an answering machine or service.

What differentiates H.A.B. Dental from other dental practices?

Our patients are all treated like they are the only patient in the world. The level of care and compassion provided by all members of the staff is unsurpassed. Patients consistently tell us we have the best hygienist they have ever used and that a visit to the dentist at H.A.B. Dental is an outing they actually look forward to as an enjoyable experience.

What is so special about the Pinhole Technique you perform?

The results we have achieved are nothing short of miraculous. Where this kind of gum recession is traditionally treated with a soft tissue graft, which can take a while to heal and be painful, the PST (Pinhole Surgical Technique) is done without sutures, no scalpel and no grafting. Patients see visible results the same day and the healing is very non-eventful.

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Compression fractures of the spine occur most often in people with osteoporosis, after a fall, after a forceful cough or sneeze, or simply from bending over to tie shoes.

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After numbing the area, I simply place a small needle into the broken bone under x-ray guidance. I can then inject a small amount of bone “glue” to stabilize the broken bone.

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I am a compassionate physician who seeks to improve my patients’ quality of life through skill and understanding.

My prestigious academic training combined with a passion for teaching and research allows me take an individual and evidence-based approach to every patient, and to provide high quality care that is research and evidence-based, with proven and expected results. I have authored multiple publications on a variety of spine surgery topics in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks and have presented my research at national and international conferences.

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I knew in high school when I won the Congressional Art Show for my drawings, which were displayed in the capital building in Washington, DC, I had a keen eye and knack for 3 D facial and body features. As a double board certified plastic surgeon, I find it easy to put all of the pieces together to create a masterpiece for my patients, capturing their unique characteristics and ethnicity, providing natural looking results without the unsightly pulled look of overdone plastic surgery.

What is the VIP surgical experience you provide??

My discerning patients travel worldwide to indulge in a concierge VIP experience before, during and after their procedures. This includes Rolls Royce transportation to the Boca Raton Resort, private exclusive entry and opulent amenities. Myself and my wife, Donna, a double board certified nurse practitioner personally make hotel house calls to monitor their healing process.

What is the benefit of the Buccal fat removal procedure you perform?

Attention to the finest details can make the difference between an average result and an amazing result. The buccal fat pad is an often overlooked aspect of facial surgery. This fat pad migrates to the bottom of the face and can make the face appear heavy at the bottom and thus older. This can be easily removed through a small incision on the inside of the mouth, reducing the volume and narrowing the lower part of the face giving it a much more youthful appearance.

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Nachlas was the Chief Resident and Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital when minimally invasive sinus surgery was introduced in the United States at that institution in 1985. He then completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Melyssa Hancock trained at Georgetown University, and like Dr. Nachlas, is double board certified in Otolaryngology as well as Facial Plastic Surgery.

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Focusing on the care of the inside and outside of the nose has enabled the providers at the Institute to remain at the forefront of innovation in their specialty. Procedures such as computer assisted balloon sinuplasty and balloon septoplasty have transformed the patient experience from a somewhat challenging inpatient stay to the current paradigm of minimal downtime, no packing, in office setting.

What exactly is Computer Assisted Balloon Sinuplasty and who is the ideal patient?

Balloon sinuplasty is an in office procedure where blocked sinuses (leading to headaches, congestion, pressure, obstruction, etc) are unblocked by guiding a balloon into the obstructed area, inflating the balloon, deflating the balloon and then removing it. The first Computer Assisted Balloon Sinuplasty performed in the United States was done in our Institute by Dr. Nachlas over 5 years ago. The ideal patient is someone suffering from chronic sinus symptoms and has not responded to conservative management.

Can other procedures be performed at the same time as Computer Assisted Balloon Sinuplasty?

We now use the balloon to repair deviated nasal septums and to reposition turbinates to allow better nasal air flow. For cosmetic improvement to the nose, the Institute’s double board certified surgeons (otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery) can perform the Total Nose Approach, a procedure combining internal and external nasal correction.

This procedure was developed at the Institute 30 years ago.

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NATHAN E. NACHLAS, MD MELYSSA HANCOCK, MD 1601 Clint Moore Road, Suite 170 Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 939-0909 nsibr.com

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CRAVINGS WE ALL GET THEM. HERE’S WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU HAVE A HANKERING THAT WILL NOT BE DENIED. WRITTEN BY NILA DO SIMON

TACOS AND STREET CORN We are die-hard fans of the famous tacos and the smoky maragaritas, but sometimes you have to eschew the usuals and order the Mexican Street Corn at El Camino. Few things are guaranteed in downtown Delray Beach’s eating scene except for El Camino’s long queues during season (especially during the ever-popular Taco Tuesdays) and its corn on the cobb that Executive Chef Jorge Cartegena says is “like a trip through Mexico.” Grilled with a light char, the natural sweetness of the corn is complemented with a healthy dusting of cotija cheese, as well as the tanginess of a lime aioli. You’re welcome.

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Once you walk pass the effervescent herbs that greet you on the patio, blooming potted orchids at the entryway and locally farmed produce from the mother ship in West Boynton Beach, you’ll find one of the best-kept dining secrets in Delray Beach: Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market’s grab-and-go food. It’s as if Bedner has an Easy Button for those on the move. The Pineapple Grove grocery store outpost stocks its food display with a rotating selection of four hot soups (the day of my visit it was serving chicken noodle, shrimp and roasted corn chowder, Maine lobster bisque, and chicken with kale and sweet potatoes), a variety of salads, sandwiches and wraps, cornbread and freshly cut fruits.

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Steve and Marie Bedner of their namesake market

MEAT LOAF MADNESS: Granger’s

Don’t forget to stay quenched with its pre-packaged freshsqueezed juices, or squeeze some fresh OJ yourself with its commercial-grade citrus presser. Bedner also keeps your sweet tooth in mind with a bakery display filled with gigantic cookies (the Reese’s peanut butter cup and red velvet are favorites) and muffins. If you’re not in a rush, Bedner invites you to sit on its patio to enjoy lunch al fresco under the soft breeze of its ceiling fans.

ICE CREAM—EVEN IF IT’S NOT A BREAKUP SPLURGE Perhaps it’s the subtle yet rich flavor. Or maybe it’s the unbelievably creamy texture that more resembles custard than the average ice cream.

Whatever it is, Proper Ice Cream is giving a next-level dessert experience. The brainchild of a real-

estate attorney with a gourmand spirit, Proper Ice Cream is the place sweet-tooth lovers visit if they want ice cream that went to college. And they wouldn’t be that far off: Owner Rick Felberbaum took Penn State University’s Ice Cream 101 course, gaining the knowledge that would eventually allow him to study under gelato chefs, serve his treats at the upscale Buccan in Palm Beach and launch his two shops.

Felberbaum uses all-natural ingredients, many from the fresh fruits at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, to extract mind-blowing flavor profiles. His second storefront opened in April in downtown Delray Beach and offers dessert lovers about 50 rotating flavors, including vegan

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varieties such as blueberry muffin (and yes, it does taste exactly like its namesake pastry), glazed donut, strawberry biscuits and cream, and Key lime pie.

BEER FOR BEER SNOBS There are three types of people who walk into Coffee District: those who want a cup of java, those who are looking for some of the finest craft beer selections in all of South Florida, and those who have no idea the Pineapple Grove cafe even sells craft beers. Despite its name, Coffee District has become a destination of sorts for craft beer lovers thanks to its huge selection of 18 beers on tap and rotation of about 100 different bottles. One of owner Chung Seo’s specialties is introducing nuanced, hard-tofind beers—including Pannepot, St. Ambrose’s Grateful Head and Ename Tripel—to local hop-heads looking for something better than the average brew. We’ll say cheers to that.

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Cowboy steak with Brussels sprouts from Cut 432

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All steakhouses are not created equal, as Cut 432 easily proves. At the effortlessly cool restaurant whose modern, sleek design is as swanky as any South Beach abode, meat is treated with extra care.

Since it opened in 2008, Cut 432 has been setting the standard in Delray Beach for fine dining.

Take, for example, its 22-ounce cowboy steak, otherwise known as a bone-in rib-eye, a dish that’s ample enough for two hungry diners. It’s cultivated from cornfed cows that roam the pastures of Nebraska, a region so famous for the way it breeds cows that it’s nicknamed “The Beef State.” Pair that with its Brussels sprouts tossed with pancetta, and you’ve got yourself a meal that any beef lover would salivate over. “Our main goal is to respect the ingredient, and apply the right technique,” says Bernardo Carvalho, executive chef at Cut 432. “We’ve had the same recipe for our Brussels sprouts since day one. Once, we tried to tweak it a bit, but there was so much uproar over the change from our loyal customers that we had to go back to the original recipe.”

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Steak and Stout pies from Trader Joe’s

WHEN NOTHING WILL DO BUT STEAK AND POTATOES

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THE FRIDAY NIGHT COMFORT FOOD DINNER AFTER A LONG WORK WEEK You don’t expect this level of cuisine at a neighborhood joint. But then again, J&J Seafood Bar & Grill isn’t your average neighborhood restaurant.

Helmed by chef John Hutchinson, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, this intimate restaurant has been an Atlantic Avenue staple for the past two decades, thanks in part

to the chef ’s elevated take on smartly composed seafood dishes, including the sweet potato-crusted yellowtail snapper. The light, flaky fish is held beautifully together with a sweet potato casing, uniting the worlds of sea and earth together. As John’s wife Tina Hutchinson says simply, “It’s just like getting a big hug.”

DEAN MARTIN MOMENT

Martini at The Colony Porch Bar

Potato-crusted yellowtail snapper from J&J Seafood

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AND ON THOSE SALTY I-LOVESOUTH-FLORIDA DAYS Sometimes it’s all about the beach.

And on those days, nothing’s better than seafood from Capt. Frank’s Seafood Market. Owned by Joey Sclafani and his family, the unassuming outpost just east of I-95 is small, but it packs a major punch with its large variety of high-quality seafood, from Key West pink and Canaveral shrimp and locally caught snapper and grouper to seasonal live soft-shell crab and sushi-grade tuna. And the occasional magic of a pumpkin swordfish. While the fresh seafood is the draw, we have to admit, the warm, friendly service by Sclafani and Co. (and Joey’s off-the-cuff recipes—the man knows food!) happily has us coming back for more.

Joey Sclafani of Capt. Frank’s

GRANDMA PIZZA If your nonna served pizza as delicious as the Grandma Pizza at Josie’s Ristorante, then consider yourself lucky. The pizza popularized stateside by Italian immigrants pining for a quick homemade pie reminiscent of what they

grew up eating, the Grandma Pizza has recently experienced a surge in popularity thanks to New York transplants bringing it to the Sunshine State. Josie’s chef/ owner, Sebastiano Setticasi, says his version is baked in a square-shaped pan, then covered with cheese and

tomato sauce. The result is a gooey mash of flavor that’s held together by a flaky and crispy crust. Mamma mia!

Grandma Pizza from Josie’s, with chef Sebastiano Setticasi

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Smoked fish dip from Old Dixie Seafood; owners Jill and Larry Siemsen and Kerry Siemsen

Chelly says it’s not unusual for the restaurant to sell out of its popular chicken before 8 p.m. The fries are made from red potatoes, which are drizzled with Italian truffle oil and then dusted with shaved reggiano Parmesan. “Simple,” says Oksana Chelly, Eric’s wife and co-owner of La Poulette, of their menu. “That’s how food is supposed to be.”

SMOKED FISH DIP There’s fish dip you eat, and then there’s fish dip you covet. The latter is guaranteed to be from Old Dixie Seafood, a bright storefront filled with Old Florida decor and memorabilia, and run by brothers Larry and Kerry Siemsen and Larry’s wife, Jill. The Long Island natives who grew up clam-digging on Great South Bay know a thing or two about seafood, and when they opened their retail market in 1996, they wanted to curate phenomenal cuisine without the pretense. While they sell a variety of fish and shellfish, Old Dixie Seafood’s crowning achievement is its fish dip. Hand-ground and with only a few dollops of mayonnaise, the fish dip comes in two varieties, regular and spicy. “A quarter of our business is fish dip,” Larry Siemsen says. “Some people come in to buy 10 at a time.” We’ll take more.

ence. The Joneses aren’t trying to make you vegan, only to realize that a vegan diet can be a tasty alternative. Call it clean eating without the rhetoric.

ROAST CHICKEN AND TRUFFLE FRIES ON A RAINY NIGHT True story: Chef Eric Chelly, the man at La Pouette who serves some of the best rotisserie chicken and French fries this side of the Atlantic, used to be a professional basketball player. An imposing

man with muscular, generous hands that could easily palm a beach ball, the Frenchman was nicknamed “The Terminator” while playing in leagues across Europe.

Turns out this Terminator can cook up a mean chicken and French fries that would have even the most evil of cyborgs begging for more.

Chelly hand-stuffs each hen, which come from a local farm where the hens roam cage-free and are fed an all-natural diet, before roasting the chicken for hours. During season,

FEEDING YOUR INNER GWYNETH PALTROW Before you get any crazy ideas, Jodi Swank immediately sets the record straight: “Darren will never give out ‘Grandma’s secret sauce.’”

What she’s alluding to are the secret details that make Swank lettuce perhaps the most prized leaf vegetable in all of South Florida. These days, it’s difficult to dine at any local farm-to-table establishment that doesn’t list Swank Specialty Produce’s lettuce on its ingredients

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Rahein and Patricia Jones of The New Vegan LIBBY VOLGYES

You don’t have to be vegan to eat vegan. That’s what Rahein Jones, chef/owner of The New Vegan, believes. Inside the intimate 20-some-seat restaurant (that’s also free of soy, wheat, gluten and GMOs), Jones and his wife, Patricia—both vegans and some say magicians—create flavorful recipes and dishes that somehow belie the fact that there’s no meat or dairy in the kitchen. There’s the faux fried chicken that’s made from—get this—jackfruit. The inventive dish is so close to the real thing that it’s near impossible to tell the differ-

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WHEN YOU NEED TO (LOBSTER) ROLL

Lobster rolls from City Oyster

list. And it’s for good reason. Grown hydroponically at the Swanks’ 20-acre farm in Loxahatchee, the lettuce is treated free of chemicals, fed vast amounts of nutrients and given “a hell of a lot of Darren’s TLC,” Jodi says. Twenty-three years ago, the farm started with arugula, basil and a baby lettuce mix that included tender lettuce greens, and now has added chic greens such as dandelion greens, purslane lettuce and mâche. Aside from local restaurants, produce lovers can take the lettuce varieties home at the weekly or biweekly CSA drop-offs at various Whole Foods Markets in South Florida. september/october 2019

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BAR FOOD BONANZA:

jalapeño poppers and fries at The Elks Club

Darren and Jodi Swank

Shredded Maine lobster, a warm brioche bun brushed with sweet butter and a little bit of mayonnaise. That’s pretty much it. As simple as those ingredients individually are, when their powers combine as a lobster roll at City Oyster, it’s like a party in the mouth. At the classic American restaurant known for its New England-inspired dishes and fresh shellfish, its spin on the classic lobster roll is a standout dish, served with watermelon chunks and french fries on the side.

(You can ask for drawn butter too.) To the erudite, the combination of warm and cool, salty and savory, and soft and crispy on one plate make this composition complex and robust. To the hungry, it’s just plain good.

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McKinney’s “Masterpiece” The flamboyant builder may have lived up to the hype with this engineering marvel

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e says it’s his “final masterpiece,” and Frank McKinney outdid himself accordingly at its “reveal” party, making his entrance rappelling down a rope from a hovering helicopter to the rooftop of the South Palm Beach oceanfront house. And the house, with a sale price of $17.5 million, is almost as dramatic.

First of all, it has all the McKinney trademarks: sexy LED lighting in strategic spots, exotic countertops and over-the-top details.

Like the cloudy white “jelly” sphere, an aquarium for translucent jellyfish that change colors with the lighting. Or the $2,800 Venetian Red hand-blown glass sink in a powder room, or the “single spine” floating mahogany staircase that cost $380,000.

The ocean-facing side of the house on both stories is comprised of a series of massive 12-foot sliding “pocket” doors that can retreat into the wall, opening the house entirely to the pool deck and ocean below. A third story is a fully equipped rooftop deck, with commanding ocean vistas and piped-in music. The house totals 7,850 square feet (6,001 square feet under air).

So all the bells and whistles are there—the snow-white porcelain floors, the Wi-Fi-enabled luxe kitchen appliances, a glass elevator that is designed to look like the Apollo 11 space capsule cockpit.

But the real sex appeal this time around is

not just the pretty details; it’s the “post-tension” construction and engineering. “This much glass in the house could cause it to be really hot; if you put a thermometer [next to the glass] when the sun comes up in the morning, it can read 120 degrees,” McKinney says. “The engineers installed the return air ‘linears’ [near the top of the windows] so even before it gets into the room, the hot air is sucked up into there—and it keeps the room so much cooler.”

McKinney says there are 600,000 pounds of concrete in the house, and 13 miles of steel and cable. It is 20 feet above the beach and is engineered to withstand 170-mph winds. The 800-pound glass doors can be easily pushed with one hand into the walls, instantly opening the house.

“The pretty stuff is what we want to read about, but because of the way this house is built, the town of South Palm Beach asked if they could use this as a hurricane command center,” McKinney says.

“It is a hurricane shelter, it is a bomb shelter, it’s a vault; it’s that structurally sound.”

McKinney admits the modern five-bedroom, five-bath house is the best one he’s ever built, and he’s sticking to his story that it is his last.

“Most people will retire when they’re burnt out,” he says. “They get to the end of their careers and can’t wait to go to the conference room and collect their cake and their Rolex and walk out the door. For me, I’ve never loved what I do more, and I’ve never been better at it; this is the best house we’ve ever done. I kind of see myself

One of the focal points of the living room is the “jelly sphere’’ with translucent jellyfish that change colors with the lighting.

“Because of the way this house is built, the town of South Palm Beach asked if they could use this as a hurricane command center. It is a hurricane shelter, a bomb shelter—it’s a vault...”

Exterior of the “Final Masterpiece”

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The lava counter imported from France is a vibrant kiln-baked-in blue; all kitchen furnishings are state-of-the-art and Wi-Fi-enabled; opposite, the living area also picks up the ocean blues.

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as a Renaissance man, [someone] at the peak of his passion taking that passion and redirecting it in some other direction. I’m just going to redirect it, that’s all.”

McKinney isn’t sure whether he will branch into art or something else, and he still owes his publisher two books (he has written six). He considers his work in Haiti building villages for the impoverished an enduring calling and a vocation.

“I’m a believer in that passage for the Bible, Luke chapter 12 verse 48, ‘To whom much is entrusted, much is expected.’ That is my life mantra. You don’t have to be religious to understand that’s a good life mantra. It’s South Florida.

“Some people get it; some people choose to jam their garage with more cars, to jam their closet with more clothes. … I don’t care about that stuff. I feel a responsibility and stewardship and a calling to take what I do for a living—I build houses for people who really don’t need another one—this is a luxury purchase—and we take the proceeds and, along with the donors, we provide for the poorest people at the total opposite end of the spectrum.”

McKinney is building his 27th self-sustaining village in Haiti, and estimates over the past 16 years he and other donors have contributed more than $7 million to the cause. It’s the kind of work he knows he will continue, no matter what direction his life takes.

“I believe God rewards responsible stewards, and if you’re a responsible steward for the blessings he’s given you—my opinion? He will reward you with more,” he says. september/october 2019

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The elevator is decorated with “Flames of Heaven” roses.

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[ out & about ]

TASTE OF THE NATION WHAT: More than 600 people attended Palm Beach’s Taste of the Nation, raising more than $300,000 for local organizations to support the mission to end childhood hunger in America. The amount raised—which included a spontaneous $100,000 donation at the event—is enough to provide more than 3 million healthy meals to children in need. More than 50 chefs, brewers, sommeliers and mixologists from all over Palm Beach County participated, serving up sips and bites to attendees.

Benefactors of the funds include Florida Impact, FLIPANY and Feeding South Florida.

This year’s chef co-chairs were Lindsay Autry, Zach Bell, Clay Conley, Tim Lipman and Julien Gremaud. Event chairs were Denise Mariani and Jennifer Martinez.

WHERE: Kravis Center

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Tim and Jenny Lipman, Becca Traverse

Averill and Clay Conley

Janderyn and Geris Makris

Sally Sevaereid with Cristyle Egitto as she won the wine door, which included more than 100 bottles of wine

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Our top county chefs and more than 600 people attended this year’s Taste of the Nation

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Volunteers wore pink shirts with images inspired by Rosie the Riveter

WOMEN BUILD WHAT: The Boca and Delray magazines team was proud to participate in Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s annual Women Build event, bringing together more than 200 women to fundraise and help build a home for a mother-daughter duo.

Women rolled up their pink sleeves and volunteered to paint, hammer, saw and other tasks to make the home a reality. More than $322,000 was raised for the project, as well as in-kind donations from countless community organizations.

WHERE: Delray Beach

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Jeanne Greenberg, left, and Portia Smith work on the roof

Christiana Lilly, Portia Smith and Olivia Hollaus have lunch before getting down and dirty at the build site.

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During the lunch break, Ilomane Brivaus, left, and her daughter Jessie Demesmin thank the crowd for helping them reach their goal of being homeowners. Prior to receiving their home, the two attended classes in financial literacy and completed hours of sweat equity.

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JoAnne Berkow, Penny Murphy and Caroline Harless

George Elmore, Marti LaTour and Dave Aronberg

FOOD BANK RECEPTION WHAT: To support the Palm Beach County Food Bank, Marti LaTour (board chair of the food bank) and George Elmore opened their home for a reception where they celebrated the accomplishments and far-reaching impact of the food bank on the community.

WHERE: Home of Marti LaTour and George Elmore

Ava Parker and Joe Gibbons

Caron and Bob Dockerty

Yvonne Boice and Al Zucaro

Brad Hurlburt and Laura Russell

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STARS OF AMERICAN BALLET WHAT: Eleven principal dancers from the New York City Ballet visited the Boca Ballet Theatre. Upper-level students and trainees danced alongside them at a mixed repertory concert presented by Elizabeth H. Dudley, and then friends and donors dined with the dancers. Dancers and attendees included Stars of American Ballet founder Daniel Ulbricht, Sterling Hyltin, Teressa Reichlen, Abi Stafford, Ask la Cour, Jared Angle, Tyler Angle, Joseph Gatti, Russell Janzen, Denys Drozdyuk and Danielle Diniz. The dinner was sponsored by the Chastain Charitable Foundation and Jo Ann Engelhardt and Dr. George Elder.

WHERE: Seagate Country Club Andrea Kline, Arleen Herson, Dennis Lue, Kiki Biscuiti and Peg Anderson

Dr. Matt Saady, Kat Saady, Victoria Wood, Dr. George Elder, Jo Ann Engelhardt and Herb Silver

Patricia Vaca, Marleen Forkas, Patricia Ramudo and Andrea Virgin

Steven Caras and Daniel Ulbricht with dancers

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[ out & about ] TASTE OF RECOVERY

WHERE: Old School Square From left, Steve English, Tony Allerton, Chris Finley and John Davidson

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WHAT: Taste of Recovery, a fundraiser for The Crossroads Club, returned for the third year with area restaurants serving their best dishes. The fundraiser was started by Chef Louie Bossi as a way to raise money for the club, which helps those dealing with addiction and recovery. Louie Bossi’s won the People’s Choice Award, and Critics Choice was won by Proper Ice Cream. Both restaurants donated their $2,500 awards to the Crossroads Club. Delray Beach Commissioner Bill Bathurst also presented the Vision of Hope Award to Marc Woods, a Community Improvement Services Code Enforcement official. The event raised more than $75,000.

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Debbie Kleifield and Franco Gonzalez

Chef Robinson E. Joseph and Crossroads Board Member Kristina Lake

Jim Scanzillo, Bryan Levins and Tony Allerton

Kelly Lefaivre, Diane Hubble and Julie Heffernan

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Veg Eats Food 335 E. Linton Blvd., Suite B12, Delray Beach, 561/562-6673

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eg Eats Food is a weirdly named, stuck-in-a-strip-mall, oh-no-it’svegan venue that you just may have to visit. Especially if you’re not a vegetarian or vegan. Or especially if you are. It’s comfort food either way.

Since the January opening, customer numbers have steadily increased, so most days, the place is packed. No reservations allowed, a half-dozen tables inside, order at the counter—and it’s packed. Or you can grab one of the many frozen to-go meals (burrito, turkey dinner, etc.) and hustle out the door (they are one for $6, five for $25).

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We say score a table with the Floridacute flamingo chairs, surrounded by vacation posters on the wall—and chill.

Chef/owner Jade Mason is known for her “This is how we do vegan!” line on social media, and it’s a down-to-Earth delicious slogan. The menu is locally sourced and plant-based, even if it lists three burgers, a grilled brawt sausage ($12), Ranch chixn ($14) and a Ruben ($14). None, of course, are made with meat, but they will fool your taste buds.

Faves include the Banh Mi, grilled brawt sausage on fresh French baguette with portobello pistachio pâté and Vietnamese

quick pickle. That’s a vegan sausage with the right texture, as is the pâté. It could be—and should be—offered at a baseball stadium, because it’s a home run. The herbed German potato salad side was well-seasoned, and hit the spot.

A return visit is on my calendar, and next time I’m taking a cooler to stock up on the prepared meals, so this healthful and very good food is in my kitchen, too.

Veg Eats’ mission is “to redefine what it means to eat well and to make it easy and convenient for everyone to do so.”

Those boxes have all been checked off. ­­—Lynn Kalber

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[ dining guide ]

DINING KEY $ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray.

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

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

angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas—16950 Jog Road.

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

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

luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

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

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

with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice.

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

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

561/563-8849. $$

brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. American. The regular menu of this Pineapple Grove favorite always has satisfying dishes. Its specilaties include crab tortellini with black truffles, chicken meatballs with coconut broth and cashews, plus signature dessert, pistachio crème brûlée. Spirits and house cocktails steeped in speakeasy style are paired with an ever-changing menu. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$

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. This very popular restaurant is one of the mainstays of Delray Marketplace, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s Grille have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and baconwrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch.

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[ dining guide ] cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical.

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

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cabo flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road.

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

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $

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. $$

city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with jumbo crab cake and jalapeño cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly.

Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steakhouse favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$ dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American.

The same 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 American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $

el camino—15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$

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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

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American. This small restaurant has emerged as a Delray standard-bearer, with a menu thst changes often, 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. $$

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 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. $$

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 september/october 2019

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[ dining guide ] daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$

la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. 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. 561/2650600. $$

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). $ 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, one of South Florida’s well-known restaurateurs, has a hit in Delray Beach with this updated throwback to classic fish houses.

The 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 certi-

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fied 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. 561/865-5923. $

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sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative.

Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$

taverna opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek.

Yes, you can order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$

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terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian.

The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center at this 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. 561/495-5570. $$ tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a 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.

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Instant Replay Time to put decisions where they belong: to each of us.

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hile basking in a hot shower the other morning, I had my portable radio volume turned up to the max to override the swoosh of water bouncing off my shoulders.

I was listening to Fox Sports Talk on 640AM. The hosts take on any sports subject— usually something that has occured the previous day.

The morning after the 2018 NFC Championship game, the 640 sports gurus had conniption fits over a critical play with one minute and 43 seconds left in the matchup between the Rams and Saints. The game was a nail-biter. With the score tied at 20, on third and 10, the Saints’ quarterback, Drew Brees, threw a pass to receiver Tommylee Lewis at the Rams’ 7-yard line, who was knocked down by Rams safety Nickell Robey-Coleman.

The bad news is the world doesn’t work that way. At birth you are given the gift of free will, the ability to choose between alternative courses of action. Bottom line, don’t blame your poor decision-making on others. A man I once worked for told me, “Reasoned thought should precede judgment.” In other words, carefully examine the alternatives presented, ask questions and then make the decision that best meets your objective.

We all pay for the bad decisions we make. None of us can

“I don’t have instant replay in my life—and I wish I did.

I’d love it for some of the decisions I’ve made; I’m my own referee, and I’d jump at the chance for a do-over now and then.”

There was no flag, no interference, no call—period. This has been characterized as the worst (no) call in NFL history. All the world saw the play, including the seven referees who said they didn’t. Never saw it—all seven. This flimsy excuse should alone be the reason none of them referee again; not one of them came forward to call pass interference.

The broadcast networks tape every play and deploy instant replay to review questionable ones, plus coaches’ challenges. However, to the surprise of everyone, there was no review of obvious pass interference, and the Rams eked out a 26-23 victory. If instant replay wasn’t used in this game, then I say we just eliminate it and leave decisions up to the mortal human beings who make them.

Let’s face it: to make a mistake is human, and the no-call in the Saints game was a big one, illuminated for all the world to see.

Every one of those referees, like the rest of us, must live with the consequences of making a bad decision. Like me: I don’t have instant replay in my life—and I wish I did. I’d love it for some of the decisions I’ve made; I’m my own referee, and I’d jump at the chance for a do-over now and then.

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Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis during the NFC Championship Game.

escape the onus of a choice that goes south. It’s painful, the emotional price tears you up inside, you go to sleep berating yourself. There is nothing anyone can do but learn from bad decisions and take responsibility and ownership for them. As radio commentator Neal Boortz reminds us, “The key to accepting responsibility for your life is to accept the fact that your choices, every one of them, are leading you inexorably to either success or failure, however you define those terms.”

Forget instant replay; let’s face the consequences of human error. That’s truly the essence of living.

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

Johnny Mackey Member, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce board of directors; Chair of Chamber Ambassadors; CEO of Shamrock Restoration

THEN: Growing up in northern Virginia, Johnny

Mackey was immersed in a culture of giving through his church, where he helped build homes for those in need in Washington, D.C., through a program similar to Habitat for Humanity. After graduating from the University of West Virginia, Mackey worked in the commercial diving industry before arriving in Florida in 2013. “As soon as I moved here I joined the Chamber of Commerce,” he says. Within a few weeks, he was volunteering. To help draw visitors to the chamber’s Wine and Seafood Festival and raise money for its charities, Mackey rented a dunk tank, recruited local dignitaries and community leaders to join him, and was the first one in the tank—wearing a banana suit.

NOW: Continuously active in the community,

Mackey has stepped up his involvement since opening his business, Shamrock Restoration, in 2017, hosting fun events to raise money for local organizations. During last year’s Garlic Fest and Bacon & Bourbon Festival, Mackey raised more than $3,000 for the Miracle League of Delray Beach, using an inflatable speed-pitch game. He and his company also raised $2,500 for Prep & Sports through a football skills competition in 2017. In addition, Mackey has been a regular volunteer at Delray Reads Day and Real Men Bake, which benefits the Woman’s Club of Delray Beach as well as the Delray Affair. He also supports annual turkey drives and a local holiday toy drive. The company also supports area organizations, including the local Habitat for Humanity chapter, through financial contributions.

“One of the easiest ways to get involved in your community is by giving back. It allows you to engage with likeminded people and make change for the better. If you want to make the world a better place, you need to start with your own neighborhood.”

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