Deerfield Beach! Magazine December 2016

DECEMBER 2016

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This month we feature Art Kamm, the man behind Kamm Cafe and Kamm Consulting. Kamm is the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) consultant for some of Deerfield’s most treasured spots.

Deerfield Beach! magazine brings you a guide to 2016’s best local holiday events, volunteer opportunities and unique gifts (to name a few: bacon roses, cheesecake in a jar and a retro golf cart).

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News and happenings from around the city and beyond: concerts, movies, classes, culture and more. Plus, this month: holiday dinner wine pairings.

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Vacation—all I ever wanted.

Holidays at the beach.

Let’s go fly a kite. The ins and outs of kitefishing for sailfish. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked.

Miss-Adventuré seeks some soul-healing shortcuts by visiting a local psychic.

Over 100 places to eat, plus some inside scoops. La Veranda is renovating and Deerfield Beach! magazine staff heads out to lunch to The Deerfield Beach Café at the International Fishing Pier.

There’s so much to be happy about in Deerfield Beach.

Check the smiles about town with photos from the annual fall festival.

High Times: amendment two and what it means for so many. Plus some factoids about marijuana.

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

Florida Lunches, Butterscotch Sundaes and Tea WITH THE WINTER BREAK AND HOLIDAY SEASON coming up, the idea of a vacation has been at the forefront of my thoughts. Growing up, my family pretty much stuck to traveling from New York to Florida to escape the cold. My parents are notoriously bad travelers and the few times they did escape to a more exotic locale, they always returned home early. Although they weren’t the adventurous types, we still did manage a few family vacations.

As a kid, I remember visiting a resort in Pennsylvania.

I shared a room with my two older sisters and one night we ordered butterscotch sundaes from room service. For me, that was the highlight of the trip. I know my sisters remember it too, because every now and then, those sundaes come up in conversation. I suspect we ordered the ice cream without my parents’ blessing. Perhaps it was the stealthiness of our secret mission, or maybe they were just outstanding sundaes—all I know is the memory of those sundaes can brighten my day.

A few years ago, I read an article in The New York Times which referenced a study on vacations. The findings were thought provoking: people are happier while they are anticipating a vacation than they are once they return home. Additionally, people who had been on vacation weren’t any happier than those who had not been on vacation. So, in order to maximize the happiness you derive from travel plans, you are better off planning several smaller trips.

But here’s the part they left out—perhaps because it is so difficult to measure. Vacations, whether they be grand European tours or just a modest weekend away, often provide us with unforgettable experiences, which in turn become some of our favorite memories, providing a lifetime of dividends. And I’m not talking about just big experiences like hiking the Grand Canyon or visiting the Taj Mahal. Sometimes it’s the little things.

During a family reunion vacation to Kiawah Island, SC, we were all a bit antsy. My sister found a tea plantation that gave tours. We decided to go. My husband Richard opted to stay back. He thought it would be less than

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riveting—just rows and rows of tea plants. The rest of us arrived at the plantation, hopped on a trolley and started our much-anticipated tour.

“Here are some young tea bushes. Here are some tea bushes that have just been trimmed. Here are some mature tea bushes,” our tour guide said.

Clearly, Richard’s assessment had been spot on. However, as we toured the plantation, all of us were literally suffering from side-splitting laughter because the tour was indeed ridiculous. We certainly turned a few heads our way. My nephew sent a facetious text back to Richard at the house, “You missed it. There are naked Victoria Secret models prancing among the tea bushes— but only the ones that have recently been trimmed.”

To this day, I don’t think I ever have a cup of tea without the memory of that absurd tour popping up, bringing a smile to my face. Can you measure that sort of happiness?

The Florida vacations of my youth were all pretty similar; My parents played golf while my sisters and I hung out at the pool. We ate dinners at our favorite restaurants, saw a lot of movies together and spent quite a bit of time reading and relaxing. But my mother always made the best lunches while we were in Florida. She would fill the dining room table with all sorts of treats: imported cheeses, Genoa salami, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts and a big loaf of crusty bread. While most people call that an antipasto, my family calls it “a Florida lunch.” And that makes us all pretty happy.

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Deerfield Beach’s Ocean Way Holiday Dec. 3, 5-9pm International Fishing Pier 200 N.E. 21 Ave., Deerfield Beach Free Bring the entire family out for a magical evening to celebrate the season. Enjoy musical performances, kids activities, photos with Santa, tasty holiday treats, ice skating by the ocean and snow showering all night. Entertainment includes the Miami Children’s Chorus, Athena the Snow Queen (a storyteller), a tree lighting, Santa’s arrival, the Dance Academy of Boca Raton and a holiday character chow. A complimentary shuttle will be offered from The Cove Shopping Center (1582 S.E. Third Court) to the International Fishing Pier (200 N.E. 21st Avenue). The shuttle will run continuously from 4:30 to 9:30pm.

Midtown Gospel Café Dec. 9 Second Fridays 6:30pm Magnetic Gallery at Pompano Citi Centre 2201 N. Federal Highway, Suite C104

Magnetic, in partnership with Broward Gospel Announcers Guild and Musgrove Distribution, presents Midtown Gospel Café. Hosted by Lynn Princess Dvine Brown, Midtown Gospel Café features a diverse line-up of gospel artists and musicians. Food is available.

Doors open at 6:30pm with performances starting at 7pm.

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BEACH SOUNDS FEATURES U2 BY UV

This month’s Beach Sounds, a free, family-friendly concert series presented by the City of Deerfield Beach features U2 by UV, a U2 tribute band. U2 by UV formed in 2004 and has toured throughout South America, Mexico, Canada and the United States. Grab your chairs and blankets and come enjoy the tunes of Bono and the gang.

WHERE: The concert will take place at the Main Beach Parking Lot located at 149 S.E. 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach WHEN: Friday, Dec. 16, 7-8:30pm

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Old Town Untapped

Old Town Untapped is Pompano’s craft brew and arts festival. A night filled with craft beer samples from Pompano’s own breweries, live music, vendors, food trucks, art and more.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2 WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts. 41 N.E. First St., Pompano Beach TIME: 6-9pm COST: Free

recurring events First Fridays Cuisine & Poetry at Magnetic Art Space

First Fridays, monthly at 7pm Pompano Beach’s arts and culture scene is exploding. One of the fastest-growing indulgences takes place at Magnetic, Pompano Beach’s newest pop-up art gallery. Magnetic is an incubation initiative designed to showcase Pompano Beach talent alongside international artists that will serve as inspiration for the type of programming that will be included at the city’s new cultural center, set to open early 2017.

Magnetic will host weekly events for lovers of art, music, film, and poetry, including ArtPop#, Creative Clash, music sessions and an artwalk. First Fridays, Magnetic will host Broward literati, performers, off-the-street talent and resident poet Eccentrich (who placed second at National Poetry Week).

Doors open at 7pm with performances starting at 8:15pm. RSVP online.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2 WHERE: Magnetic in Pompano Citi Centre TIME: 7pm COST: Free

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Music Under the Stars

Second Friday of every month This month Music Under the Stars features Rough Shot.

WHEN: Dec. 9 TIME: 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

For more information visit pompanobeachfl.gov or call 954-786-4111.

Deerfield Beach’s Movies in the Park

Monthly The City of Deerfield Beach Parks & Recreation Department presents Movies in the Park. This month’s movie is “Arthur Christmas,” an animated movie about Santa’s youngest son Arthur. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and join your community for a night at the movies in the park, under the stars.

Concessions as well as “glow” items will be available for purchase.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 9 WHERE: Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 N.W. Sixth St. TIME: 7pm COST: Free

Pompano Beach’s Movies on the Lawn

Third Friday of every month at the Great Lawn Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and popcorn for a family-friendly, free movie night on the Great Lawn. This month the movie will be “Good Dino in 3D.” WHEN: Dec. 16 TIME: 8pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

For more information visit pompanobeachfl.gov or call 954-786-4111.

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Gravity Beer Fest

AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM The Gravity Beer Fest is a special event (must be 21) at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosted in partnership with Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks. The event features the best craft beers and ciders from local breweries. Guests can explore the Science Center and Aquarium while sipping on craft brews and learning the science behind them. Hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, live entertainment, contests, food trucks and more.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 7-10pm WHERE: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North,

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COST: $35 pre-sale, $45 at the door.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit sfsciencecenter.org/Gravity-Beer-Fest or call 561-832-1988.

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Mac ‘n’ Cheese Challenge WHEN: Dec. 4 , 1-4:30pm WHERE: JA World Huizenga Center

at Broward College 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek COST: Adults $60 Children age 4 and up $15 Children under 4 are free.

Family pack (includes two adults and two children) is $130

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Boyz II Men Dec. 2, 6:30pm The Amp (Pompano Beach Amphitheater) 1806 N.E. Sixth St. Tickets range from $30-$125 Boyz II Men remains one of the most iconic R & B groups in music history. The group redefined popular R & B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across generations. The group’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg.

Throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men has won nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which has been ongoing since 2013.

South Florida’s top restaurants will take the Mac Attack challenge, competing for the title of Best Mac ’n’ Cheese. In addition to the Cheesiest Award, there will be fun interactive activities for all ages including the Mac Daddy Football Den, Cheesy Tots Lot, Looking Gouda Beauty Bar, Big Cheddar Sports Zone, Extra Sharp NexGen Tech Lounge and more. Vendors will showcase the hottest technology, electronics, toys and beauty products just in time for the holiday season. Guests will enjoy tastings from all of the mac ’n’ cheese competitors, in addition to other tasty treats and beverages. Tickets include two beer or wine tokens.

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Holidays & Wine

BY KRYSTAL KINNEY, ROYAL BLUES HOTEL SOMMELIER

AS AUTUMN MOVES TO WINTER, BARELY SKIPPING A

breath, and the last bite of Thanksgiving pumpkin pie puts a cap on fall, we launch into the most concentrated period of celebrations and entertainment. It is a time for special food and drink, a time when we pull out all the stops. Caviar and Champagne precede dinners celebrating Chanukah, Christmas and the New Year. We pull out rich fruitcakes, plum puddings and fudge. And at the center of it all is usually wine.

So the question is, what to serve with what?

Certainly the most versatile and festive drink is Champagne or sparkling wine, which suit a wide range of occasions and foods. People never seem to tire of this delightful beverage. It is one of the easiest to pair with food because of its effervescence and natural acidity. You can pair it with a lump crab dip, baked brie, bruschetta, shrimp cocktail, prosciutto-wrapped figs stuffed with blue cheese and oysters Rockefeller. My suggestions for sparkling wines are as follows: • Montaudon, Brut, Reims, Champagne, France $35 • Chandon, Riche Extra Dry, California $16 • Santi Nello, Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy $15 • Graham Beck, Bliss, Demi Sec, South Africa $18

The greatest part of the celebration is the main feast.

The bounteous meal poses something of a challenge in selecting wines. Personal preference is, as always, the deciding factor. The challenge is to serve wine compatible with all of the overwhelming flavors of so many dishes. I prefer to serve duck or rabbit at my Christmas table because there are so many wonderful

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ways to serve these dishes, from Asian to French, which will offset just about any wine. Of course traditional dishes such as ham or prime rib are always popular choices. Weather you prefer white or red, try to go lighter than usual because strong flavors such as tannins will tend to overpower all that hard work put into the dinner.

If it is white wine you prefer, try a dry Gewürztraminer from Alsace in France or a Riesling from the Pacific Northwest. If you love Chardonnay, please try a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape as this wine will please even an avid red wine drinker and is perfect with holiday trimmings. Depending on sauce for the game or cut of meat, the red is very important. My preference is a Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region or a Zinfandel from California. For those who are vegetarians and only eat the sides, all of the above wines are good choices.

SUGGESTIONS THAT ARE EASILY PURCHASED • Hogue, Riesling, Columbia Valley $9 • Trimabach, Gewurtzraminer, Alsace, France $25 • Clos St Michel, Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France $ 36 • Olema, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California $20 • Domaine Derey, Fixen Vieilles, Burgundy, France $35 • Cigar, Zinfandel, California $17 The serving of after dinner drinks adds the final touch to a special dinner. These may include fortified wines, such as port, Madeira or sweet sherry. Another way to end the meal is with brandies known a seaux-de-vie, such as Armagnac or Calvados. I usually pair these with a selction of Stilton cheese, a wheel of dry cheddar, fresh fruit and a holiday cake or pie. My favorite happens to be apple pie because I’m Southern, and we do know how to make pie.

These are a reflection of my own personal taste and experiences, while some are proven perfect matches. All it takes is an adventurous spirit. Just try and enjoy! The possibilities are endless with food and wine because they are a sublime partnership. My suggestion is to choose wine with a seasonal approach and you can never go wrong.

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BY POPULAR DEMAND (AND BECAUSE I CAN’T THINK OF anything else to write about) here are my predictions for the coming year.

For you new readers, I reiterate my credentials as a prognosticator: I am a graduate of FSU (Florida Seer University), where I earned a B.S. in BS. In a previous life, I was an assistant to the Oracle at Delphi. Finally, I am the proud owner of a Swarovski-RomanianGypsy-certified crystal ball which, although used, has very low mileage. It was operated by a little old lady only on Sundays, and is the top-of-the-line model from Clairvoyants-R-Us. The following predictions are subject to a plus or minus three percent margin of error: • Hide and seek will become an Olympic sport.

• Deck chairs will come in boxes of 52.

• Entomologists will discover that butterflies are just moths wearing makeup.

• Steven Spielberg will win an Oscar for a movie about an extra-

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terrestrial who takes over Lester’s Diner. It will be titled: “Close the Counters for the Third Time.”

Vidal Sassoon will introduce a comb for bald men. It will have no teeth. Only three will be purchased.

Flip-flops will be renamed. They will be called flop-flips.

On July 14, from 11am to noon, there will not be a single power outage in Lighthouse Point. However, residents will continue to believe that the electric company’s initials, FPL, stand for “Frequent Power Losses.”

On July 15, FPL will set a record for the most power outages in one day.

On July 16, FPL will beat its previous record.

To combat global warming, the Food and Drug Administration will ban chili peppers. The Environmental Protection Agency will ban speeches by politicians.

Paper money will no longer be used. Nuts will become the new currency. People will follow squirrels in hopes of finding their cache.

Nuts will come in the following denominations, from lowest to highest: peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, pecans, macadamia and cashews. India nuts, aka pine nuts, will be used as international currency. In the U.S., pine nuts will only be usable in fresh basil pesto.

Financial transactions will sound something like this: “I need some change. Can you break a walnut?”

Congress will enact a tax of $10 per bottle of beer.

You will have to stand in line to become a member of the lynch party.

On July 17, FPL will beat its previous record.

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The Holidays in Sunny South Florida

BY JIM MATHIE

WINTER IN SOUTH FLORIDA COMES IN THE FORM OF A COOL, crisp, northwest wind, indicating a change from the prevailing hot, steamy, southeast breeze. The change in climate brings much needed relief from the brutal summer humidity and the neverending showers that make up our tropical environment.

This shift in wind direction is also an indication of the annual migration of the manatees and the northern “snow-birds.” Both are welcomed sights as the manatees feed on green vegetation and the “snow-birds” bring plenty of green cash with them.

But winter in South Florida brings back great memories for me personally from when my mom and dad would pack up our family

for our holiday trips to Hollywood. Leaving the snow behind, we would travel by car to the sunny destination of South Florida, complete with its white sandy beaches and warm ocean water.

My brother, sister and I would swim all day under the watchful eye of our parents until we were exhausted. I was lucky to be introduced to this tropical paradise in my youth, as it led me to

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relocate to the area at an early adult age. Those memories of deep sea fishing, never-ending ocean activities and warm winter weather had a profound impact on my life.

What was astonishing to me was the way South Florida celebrated the holidays back then. Without freezing temperatures and an abundance of snow, the holidays were celebrated artificially. Plastic Christmas trees and fake, spray-on snow seemed to be a feeble attempt to replicate the holiday spirit. The best memory was a visit by Santa, with his white beard and Santa outfit, riding around in a red Cadillac convertible by the ocean, handing out candy canes to the kids. There was not even a hint of Rudolph, reindeer or a sleigh, rather an open top and ocean breeze.

The holiday spirit has greatly improved since I moved here forty years ago. Now there are real Christmas trees sold on street corner lots, Lowes and Publix grocery stores.

And Santa, he shows up on the “Santa Showboat” at the annual Winterfest Holiday Boat parade, complete with the “Galleria Mall Reindeer Barge.”

Even the boat parade has the title sponsor of “Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino” to remind us of the importance of the first settlers of Florida and gambling (another South Florida tradition). Held this year on Saturday night, Dec. 10, a wide range of crafts, including private boats and corporate mega yachts, will participate in the 12-mile Winterfest Boat Parade, decked out in festive lights and holiday spirit.

Not to be outdone, the Pompano Holiday Boat Parade will be held on the following night, Sunday, Dec. 11. This parade starts in Lake Santa Barbara, on the Intracoastal Waterway and ends at the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge in Deerfield Beach.

Even though its smaller by the number of participants, it is the oldest continuous holiday boat parade in South Florida.

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TIGHT LINES

Go Fly a Kite... for Sailfish

BY SKIP DANA

FALL IN SOUTH FLORIDA BRINGS WITH IT A change in the weather. Almost unnoticeable at first, the hot, humid and muggy summer slowly gives way to slightly cooler, less humid days. Then, almost like clockwork, the first of what will be a steady succession of cold fronts usually rolls through during the first few weeks of October, bringing with it cooler temperatures, strong north winds, snowbirds and lots of sailfish. Much like our friends and family from up

multiple baits at, or near, the surface of the water.

When you fish off the downwind side of the boat, kite fishing enables you to fish an area of water you haven’t drifted or driven over yet.

Most anglers deploy one, two or even three kites, with as many as three frisky live baits per kite, spread over an area hundreds of feet wide and hundreds of feet deep. It’s like presenting baits to an area the size of a football field, as opposed to fishing a handful of lines, drifted or trolled behind the boat.

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north, Sailfish also travel south for the winter. And from the Palm Beaches to the upper Keys there is no more effective way to target and catch sailfish than kite fishing.

What is kite fishing?

Kite fishing is a technique which allows you to deploy

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It all starts with the kite. Fishing kites are specifically engineered and designed just for fishing. The kites are perfectly square, with a bridle adjustment to control how high or low the kite flies. Models range from extra light, to hurricane force, but a wind-safe kite is great to start with and will fly in winds from eight to approximately 20 mph.

The kite gets connected to a kite rod. Basically any short, stubby rod capable of handling the strain of the kite pulling against it will work.

Most serious kite fisherman use electric reels. Although pricey, they are well worth it. If you don’t want to go with an electric reel, any heavy-duty, low-gear ratio reel will get the job done.

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which have been drilled out to allow a smaller swivel to pass through one clip, then catch the next. At the end of the kite’s line a quality, ball-bearing snap swivel is attached.

Putting the spread out

As the kite goes out and you come to the first release clip, secure the long rod to the release clip using a kite ring.

Then send the kite out until you get to the next release clip. Bridle a bait onto the first rod, reel it out under the kite and repeat the process for the middle and short rods.

Once you have the baits out, you will need to adjust the rods to keep the baits at, or near, the surface. While you will still get bites with baits deep, kite fishing is all about seeing the bite, so keeping the baits near or “paddling” on the surface is what you really want.

Kite fishing is a very hands-on and visual way to fish; you are constantly adjusting the baits and watching, waiting for the bite.

Contrary to what most people think, a sailfish bite on the kite is usually not as vicious as you would think. They normally glide in, looking like a big black garbage bag. I know it sounds weird, but that is exactly what they look like when they first show up in the spread.

Once they zero in on one of the kite baits, they will normally pop their sail up. Their colors light up, and then they will attack the bait.

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Once you have a fish in the spread and it eats, let it feed. Put the reel in freespool and let it swim. It’s not uncommon for sailfish to travel in packs, especially after a strong cold front, so while you’re feeding your first bite, another fish or two or ten might pop up. When you decide it’s time to get tight, engage the drag and slowly start reeling. As you come tight to the fish, your line will pop out of the release clip, then you need to pick up the pace on your reeling to get tight to the fish. Once you’re tight, you may need to maneuver through the other kite lines.

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It might sound complicated, but it’s really not. Start with the basics: one kite, one bait. Then work your way up from there. The first time you have a sailfish, or a whole pack of them in your spread, you’ll be hooked on kite fishing and never look back.

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URBAN ADVENTURES

A Psychic-Seeker’s Experiment

BY MISS-ADVENTURE

ANYONE WHO KNOWS ME KNOWS I KEEP A LONG BUCKET LIST of crazy, quirky, off-the-wall things to do. I’m a bit of an adventure seeker, always on the lookout for new things to experience, interesting people to meet and intriguing stories to tell. So when I told my friends and co-workers I wanted to see a psychic, they laughed. They weren’t surprised at all. It was just another one of Danielle’s wacky ideas.

In addition to being a thrill-seeker, in the last few years, I’ve also had a strong pull to explore different spiritual paths and theological ideas. I do believe, as Wayne Dyer says often, that we are spiritual beings having a human experience (not the other way around); and that we are not merely our bodies, but our souls. So the idea of a spiritual realm outside that of the physical is not a foreign concept to me. It’s a fascinating one. My hungry, intellectual mind is tickled by the idea of a spiritual dimension… another adventure for our souls after we drop our bodies and say: “What’s next?”

As a single girl quickly approaching 30 and feeling somewhat lost, I’ve been fervently seeking answers and meaning — about life, love, purpose and passion. I’ve been known to listen to Ted Talks and Marianne Williamson as I drive to work. I do hot yoga, have tried meditation, practiced self-affirmations and even started going to church again (something I swore I would never do again). I’ve read dozens of self-help and spiritual books. I’ve attended retreats and workshops and gone to classes like Course in Miracles. I’ve been in twelve step groups, psychotherapy and art therapy. I’ve traveled and adventured...lived chapters of both exhibitionism and introversion. I guess you could say I’ve been on an endless search for meaning and have developed a somewhat insatiable thirst for new ideas and new ways of looking at the world.

So perhaps my strong pull toward a psychic was me looking for a shortcut — a map that could allow me to cut corners and find my path a bit faster. Or, perhaps it was my adventurous spirit and fascination with the weird and wacky. Probably a combination of both. Whatever my underlying intention, the fact is that I had a curious pull to visit a psychic. And when I casually mentioned the idea one day to my boss (who is also a thrill seeker by nature), he was totally on board. He saw a fun story opportunity and even offered to pay for it if I would write about the experience.

So with $200 in hand, I set out to find one. I imagined a gypsy-

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Miss-Adventure fills a mason jar with ocean water for her visit to a psychic.

looking woman in a dimly lit parlor, wearing flowy clothing with golden details, a starry-eyed gaze, some ornate tapestries on the walls and maybe a crystal ball or stack of Tarot cards on a small table in the corner (clearly my only conception of psychics was the stereotypical imagery I had seen in movies). So when I arrived at the address of my new psychic to find a beautiful mansion with water fountains on either side of the door and both a Mercedes and BMW in the driveway, I thought I had the wrong place. I rang the doorbell and wondered, ‘if she’s really a psychic, shouldn’t she know I’m here?’

I smiled at the thought as she opened the door.

The house was completely empty as if she had just moved in.

‘Peculiar,’ I thought. She said it was a rental property they owned as she guided me through the living room to the backyard where there was an idyllic pool surrounded by lush greenery and a wall of mirrors, which made the backyard feel spacious and somewhat mystical. We sat on some plush orange pool furniture and settled in. She looked straight into my eyes with hers, which were a deep, enchanting green. She had a calmness and lightness of being about her, like a practiced, glowing yogi. She went over my reading options: chakra, Tarot or psychic. I chose psychic.

Her initial reading was strikingly accurate. She mentioned me having two men in my life, which she said was bringing me confusion (true). She mentioned that I only love one, and care for the other (true). She said the one I love, loves me back (hopefully true).

Next she said she saw a vacation in my very near future — one not a far distance away, but near a large body of water. Oddly enough, I had a trip planned to the Keys the following weekend.

Then she said that if I’m not a writer, I should be (Interesting, considering I am one and hadn’t told her that). She said she sensed a move in my near future (something I [CONTINUED ON PAGE 30]

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had been considering prior to visiting her).

While these things were all somewhat vague and perhaps predictable, the similarity to my real life was enough to hook me. Then her reading got a bit stranger, more personal and specific. As she scanned my body with her eyes, her face contorted with a look of concern. She gently grabbed my hand and said she sensed a very dark energy in my second chakra — the pelvic chakra, which controls one’s sexual essence. She said this dark energy was strong and had been growing stronger with time, going as far back as childhood. She closed her eyes and grew more disturbed.

“You waited too long,” she said. “It’s not too late, but you waited too long. This should have been dealt with a long time ago.”

Now I was genuinely intrigued. OK, so I realize that probably all people have some form of darkness or guilt associated with sex (especially women), so I imagine this type of feedback could have applied to just about anyone. The assessment was striking to me, however, because just that week, I had begun some intense therapy work around a childhood trauma...therapy work I had been avoiding for years upon years. So to have her bring up such a thing in the same week I had opened that particular wound was fascinating.

What had started as just a fun, off-the-wall thing to do had quickly grown much more serious in tone.

I was somewhat disappointed. I hadn’t really wanted anything personal. I had just been hoping for some quirky, charismatic woman who would inspire me to write a humorous column, but I had clearly gotten more than I bargained for. I probably should have left at that point and never looked back, but some part of me was very curious. Her proposed solution was to come back for a spiritual healing involving crystals and sage. The process, she said, could take several sessions, but was one set price regardless of the number of sessions needed to rid me of the dark energy. The price was, coincidentally, $200 (the exact amount my boss had given me). She said she genuinely wanted to help me. And some part of me wanted to believe her.

She asked me to take a leap of faith with her and to trust the process. She warned me that some of the things she was going to ask me to do would seem very strange.

Call me a sucker, but I was excited for the experiment. At the very least, it would give me more to write about. And my boss had given me the money so ‘what the hell, right?’

So I agreed to come again. And again. Over the next two weeks, I visited her three more times. And her instructions did indeed get weirder and weirder.

On the second session, she asked me to gather a long list of materials — a spell of sorts. The list included the following: nine white rose petals, nine fresh leaves from a plant or bush, nine inches of white ribbon, nine inches or red ribbon, nine pinches of sea salt, nine pinches of sand, a mason jar filled with ocean water, a 100 percent cotton

white handkerchief, a large white envelope, nine goals for myself for the next year written on a white piece of paper, a lock of my own hair (cut from the back of my neck), two shavings of my own fingernails, nine large bills (preferably $100 bills, but $50s would be fine if that’s all I could come up with).

The money part of the spell of course piqued my suspicion that the whole thing was a farce, but so far, the psychic hadn’t asked me to bring her the money; she had just asked me to include it in the package, which was for home-use. I decided to suspend my judgment for a few days and go along with it.

She told me these things represented purity and evil and that this elixir (or whatever you’d like to call it) could draw out the negative and conquer it with the positive. From this I could be freed from the dark energy that was in my second chakra. This dark energy, she told me in the second session, was actually from a past life in which I was a greedy bastard cursed by a woman who had committed suicide after I sold her baby for profit. Yes, I rolled my eyes at the whole past life story, but I was committed to my adventurous experiment.

I felt completely insane gathering her list, but there was something peculiarly exciting about it all—like I was stumbling upon some ancient, magic potion. As I wandered the aisles of AC Moore I questioned my purchases: ‘Should the ribbon be glossy, lacy, glittery or plain?’ I wondered. ‘Would it matter if the red ribbon and the white ribbon were same width?’ ‘Could I potentially screw up this potion if I bought the wrong things?’ My mind wandered to horror movies, Ouija boards and exorcisms. I feared I was messing with some wild form of voodoo. That feeling only increased as I cut off a lock of my own hair and dropped in the white envelope. When I got home, I spread out all the materials on

my bed and prepped them as directed, peeling nine white rose petals from the stem and cutting nine leaves off the bush in my front yard. I put the mason jar full of salt water under the bed and cut the ribbon.

As I prepped the whole concoction, I feared my roommates might lock me up in a psych ward. Thankfully I finished preparing before they came home. I stashed the completed package in between my mattress and boxspring and laid down on the bed, my imagination running wild.

While I was never quite sold on any of this magic potion stuff, I will tell you it made my life far more interesting that week. The whole process was invigorating. I felt adventurous and daring.

This feeling, however, was soon extinguished when on my fourth session the psychic told me (as I had suspected she probably would) that I was going to need to bring her the kit of materials I had been sleeping on for a week so that she could bind with the energy. This kit, of course, contained $450 in cash. I knew my adventure was officially over. There was no way I would take the experiment that far or spend my rent money on voodoo. In retrospect I’m sure the gathering of the materials was really a test of my devotion to the fantasy.

I texted my psychic that I would no longer be seeing her and sighed, let down by the anticlimactic conclusion. I felt as if I had just chugged to the top of a roller coaster, only to have it stall out before the thrilling drop. So my psychic adventure was a bust, but at least the build up was exciting.

A few days later, as I removed the envelope out from under my mattress and flushed my lock of hair down the toilet, I realized that there probably aren’t any spiritual shortcuts when it comes to life and healing. I suppose that’s the whole point of the human experience. But damn if I didn’t wish there was.

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Art Kamm OWNER AND FOUNDER OF KAMM CONSULTING AND KAMM CAFÉ

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BY JIM MATHIE Deerfield Beach at the age of 5 when he ren’t you always looking for PHOTOS would visit his grandparents’ home in that out-of-the-way restaurant?

BY JEFF GRAVES Fort Lauderdale. His grandparents lived You know, the one, way-off-theon a deep-water canal with ocean access beaten-path, where the menu items are and owned a boat. They took him fishing; fresh and flavorful, but reasonably priced? from then on, Kamm said he was “hooked for I found that hidden gem: the Kamm Café life.” (kammcafe.com), located at the far southwestern Prior to fishing in the blue waters of the Atlantic corner of the Newport Center in Deerfield Beach Ocean, he would fish with his father and three (1407 West Newport Center Drive). Open from 7am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, the Café serves only other siblings on Lake Erie. Sure, they would catch tons of freshwater perch, but Kamm said there breakfast and lunch, but also does a busy take-out was something special about being 5 years old and and catering business. catching blue-green Mahi on your grandparents’ The Newport Center is at the Southwest corner boat. Once he found his passion for fishing on the of I-95 and Southwest 10th Street. It’s a wellocean, he created any excuse he could to visit his maintained, beautifully landscaped office and grandparents in Fort Lauderdale. industrial park. It’s home to the Best Western, In addition to fishing, Kamm developed a strong Quality Suites and the University of Miami Sylvester work ethic as a kid, cutting lawns in the summer and Comprehensive Cancer Center. It’s also home shoveling snow in the winter. His mother had her to Kamm Consulting, an engineer design firm own business as a cosmetologist and his dad had a specializing in consulting and large-scale projects. company that manufactured testing equipment for Art Kamm, the man behind both Kamm consulting air conditioning equipment. His father’s business and Kamm Café, initially opened the cafe ten was Kamm’s introduction to engineering. As a kid, years ago as a cafeteria for the 100 employees at Art was always into building things and even had a his consulting firm. Kamm, however, soon wanted keen interest in drag racing vehicles. to open up the café to the public as there was a As a young adult, Kamm entered the University serious shortage of restaurants in the area. Kamm of Toledo to pursue a bachelor of science degree in petitioned the City of Deerfield Beach to allow him mechanical engineering and started a Christmas to open the restaurant in spite of zoning laws that tree business. His business allowed him to visit originally prohibited it. He won approval, paving Fort Lauderdale during the holidays. He’d pick out the way for Kamm Café and other restaurants to be 300 trees from a farm in Michigan and have them located in the Newport Center. transported to a vacant lot at Oakland Park Blvd.

Kamm grew up in Toledo Ohio, but started visiting Deerfield Beach!

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and Federal Highway. As soon as his last finals and classes were complete before the holidays, he’d drive down to Fort Lauderdale to operate his Christmas tree lot. The business put money in his pocket, allowed him to fish over the holidays and to court the woman who would later become his wife.

Fort Lauderdale seemed like a beautiful love affair for the kid from Toledo.

After graduating with his degree in engineering, Art took a job as a sales engineer based out of Miami. The job allowed him to move to Fort Lauderdale in 1984. He rented an apartment one block from the beach in Fort Lauderdale, which gave him and his soon-to-be wife the opportunity to explore life on the ocean. After work the couple would relax on the beach and snorkel. Kamm bought a boat, a Wellcraft Nova, which he painted in “Miami Vice” colors, and started fishing. He married his wife in 1985.

With permanent roots in South Florida, Kamm gathered the necessary certifications from the State of Florida to become a mechanical engineer and building contractor. The certifications allowed him to both design and build buildings. He became a licensed State of Florida Professional Engineer in 1992 and established a partnership in a firm called Engineered Environments. He then established Kamm Consulting in 1993.

Kamm and his wife purchased a home in Deerfield Beach, located on S.E. Eighth St. They had two daughters, expanded their home and bought a few bigger boats. A 45-foot CABO Express allowed him and his family to take frequent trips to Chubb Cay in the Bahamas. The location of his home, between the Boca Raton and Hillsboro Inlets, was a dream-come-true.

Kamm soon discovered, however, that it was easier to fly directly to Chubb with his cousin who

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Kamm developed a strong work ethic as a kid, cutting lawns in the summer and shoveling snow in the winter.

owned a charter plane service. Kamm had the idea to become a pilot himself. He logged hours on trips back and forth. His cousin allowed him to fly the plane and he eventually got his commercial instrument rating for his twin-engine Rockwell Commander. His plane is kept at Pompano Air Park, making it available for weekend trips to Chubb Cay for fishing and to travel for work throughout the state. You could say Kamm is always on the move. Both his business and fishing take him to a variety of locations around the nation.

Kamm’s business, Kamm consulting, helps companies build from the inside out. When folks look at buildings, they usually focus in on the architecture. Maybe it’s the elaborate entranceway, stunning facade or the majestic vaulted ceilings, but the eye seems drawn to the beauty of a building’s design. But Kamm is all about function over form, and while design is important, it’s his job to make the building work.

Kamm Consulting is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm. Kamm’s company designs buildings to make sure the air conditioning is cool, the lights turn on and the toilets flush. So much for glamour; it’s all about function in Kamm’s world. And he’s left his imprint on Deerfield Beach. Some of the projects Kamm Consulting has completed include: • The recent renovation of Oceans 234: The former Ranch House turned restaurant just north of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier was renovated with the help of Kamm Consulting.

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creating more seating areas.

• The MEP design for the Royal Blues Hotel: Rising out of a vacant lot of prime real estate at Hillsboro Blvd. and Ocean Way, the Royal Blues Hotel and Chanson restaurant features 12 lavish guest rooms and an elegant dining room with a 1,500-gallon saltwater aquarium suspended from the ceiling. The five-story, art boutique hotel caters to the elite traveler. Owner Edward Walson and architect Jorge Garcia wanted a hotel that would command attention. Kamm helped plan the MEP design.

• The transformation of the former Howard Johnson: When the owner of Deerfield Beach’s Howard Johnson Hotel wanted to upgrade and re-flag the property as a Wyndham hotel, there were a very distinct set of requirements. There had been several refurbishments to the “Ho-Jo’s” (as locals referred to it during its 35- year existence), but transforming the building into a Wyndham would require attention to detail. The upgrade required a complete remodel, both inside and outside, including the Patio Bar & Grill and Café Med restaurant. The renovations to the eight-story hotel required multiple building code improvements and new building systems within the structure. Kamm consulted on the project and the end result was the Wyndham Deerfield knows today, which was recently named the best franchised Wyndham Hotel in North America by the Wyndham Hotel Group.

• The remodeling of the City of Deerfield Beach Pier, restaurant, restrooms and baithouse: This renovation sparked controversy for many years. Through the Community Redevelopment Agency, the facilities were torn down and completely rebuilt to include the distinguished LEED certification. The facilities, which include the Deerfield Beach Café, baithouse and restrooms, complement the iconic fishing pier. Kamm Consulting helped implement the project.

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The beauty of these facilities is nothing without their functionality. Art Kamm’s life has followed a similar philosophy, valuing function and form. He talks proudly of taking a cafeteria for his employees and turning it into the Kamm Café, and changing the zoning for the entire Newport Center along the way. Whether it’s learning to play the piano, pilot his plane or steer his boat, the drive to be successful is ingrained in Kamm.

Yet, Kamm is humble, not boastful. When I asked him to sit down and tell me about himself, he responded “why me?” The kid from Toledo is unassuming, but always ready to give his everything.

Kamm has left his imprint on Deerfield Beach by realizing the importance of living, working and playing in the community.

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BE A HERO

Picky Pets

Since Spot is actually your best friend, you probably shouldn’t forget him this holiday season. Treat your favorite furry friend to some gourmet pet food. Available at Meals for Dogs, mealsfordogs.com 954-364-8337.

COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers are empowered by the courts to help children in the foster care system. Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child’s life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of the child’s needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

People from all walks of life are welcome (you do not need to be a lawyer or social worker) and are thoroughly trained and supported by professional staff to help navigate through each case. Participants in the program must pass a background check, take a 30-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (18 months on average). To volunteer in our area visit http://nc.casaforchildren.org/volunteerinquiry/default.asp?id=10777 (Guardian Ad Litem Program - 17th Judicial Circuit, Fort Lauderdale) For more information about the CASA program, visit casaforchildren.org.

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

ARC BROWARD ARC Broward’s mission is to transform our community by providing opportunities for people with disabilities and other life challenges so they can realize their full potential. The organization provides 21 programs to more than 1,200 individuals throughout Broward County. These include ARC Broward’s “mission-based” enterprises that provide training and employment opportunities for individuals, while generating revenue to help fund services. One such enterprise is the ARC Broward Culinary Institute which is a full-service caterer. It’s possible to host an event at their facility or they offer off-premise catering services as well. Now you can host a holiday party and do a good deed all at the same time.

For more information about the ARC Broward Culinary Institute, visit arcbrowardculinary.com.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS

Nov. 18, 2016-Jan. 2, 2017 Tradewinds Park 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek $15/vehicle Tradewinds Park is once again a spectacular drive-thru fantasy of color, lights and design this holiday season. The 22nd edition of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights, with three miles of giant animated holiday displays and illuminated trees, is larger than ever, blending the favorites of the past and the excitement of new creations. The holiday extravaganza is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors of all ages in 35,000 cars, trucks, motor homes and buses. Open nightly, 6-10pm including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

YULETIDE PARADE & CELEBRATION

Dec. 3 , 6:30pm Atlantic Blvd. and McNab Park The parade will start at Riverside Drive, heading west on Atlantic Blvd. and ending at McNab Park. The Parade will

feature eye-dazzling floats, marching bands, dancers, fire clowns and a variety of other entertainment. After the Yuletide Parade children’s activities will take place in McNab Park — write a letter to Santa, get a glitter tattoo, check out the inflatable slides and, of course, meet Santa. Be sure to have your camera charged and ready for a picture opportunity with Santa Claus and other characters joining the fun in the park. Mayor Lamar Fisher will light the community Yuletide Tree to officially ring in the holiday season.

Refreshments will be available in the park.

DEERFIELD BEACH’S OCEAN WAY HOLIDAY

Dec. 3, 5-9pm International Fishing Pier 200 N.E. 21 Ave., Deerfield Beach Free Bring the entire family out for a magical evening to celebrate the season. Enjoy musical performances, kids activities, photos with Santa, tasty holiday treats, ice skating by the ocean and snow showering all night. Entertainment includes the Miami Children’s Chorus, Athena the Snow Queen (a storyteller), a tree lighting, Santa’s arrival, the Dance Academy of Boca Raton and a holiday character show. A complimentary shuttle will be offered from The Cove Shopping Center (1582

S.E. Third Court) to the International Fishing Pier (200 N.E. 21st Avenue). The shuttle will run continuously from 4:30 to 9:30pm.

SANTA’S SWITCHBOARD

Dec. 7-8, 4-7pm Want to receive a phone call from Santa? He is making phone calls on Dec. 7 and 8 between 4 and 7pm to all the little girls and boys! Santa is trilingual and can call in English, Spanish and Creole. Register at pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/ pages/santas_switchboard/santas_ switchboard. For more information, contact 954-786-4111.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Dec. 10, 11am Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach $7 He’s making his list and checking it twice! Enjoy a hot breakfast and play games with Santa Claus. Tickets sell out fast. Please consider donating a toy for the less fortunate.

POMPANO BEACH BOAT PARADE

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Call me Ishmael—or not

Before there were global positioning satellites, men braved the sea armed with nothing more than harpoons and courage. Buy this one-of-a-kind gift for the fishing enthusiast in your life. Available at Sienna Blue, Deerfield Beach. siennablueco.com

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS holiday boat parade down the Intracoastal Waterway.

The parade begins at Lake Santa Barbara at 6pm and cruises the Intercostal waterway, ending at the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge. Places to view this beautiful parade are: The Sands Harbor Resort, Two George’s At The Cove, Houston’s Restaurant, Harbors Edge Park & Alsdorf Park.

Register your vessel: Participation in the Holiday Boat Parade is free, but Captains must register in advance.

Call the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce at 954-941-2940 or visit pompanobeachchamber.com for additional information.

CHRISTMAS TEA

Dec. 6 The Pink Church, 2331 N.E. 26 Ave. Pompano Beach Cost: $10 per person Gather round for some hot tea, scones, tea sandwiches, deserts, music and old fashioned fellowship with ladies in the Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point communities.

RSVP required, limited seating.

Call 954- 941-7501 ext. 154.

LIGHTHOUSE A’GLOW

Dec. 7, 6:30-8:30pm Frank McDonough Park 3500 N.E. 27 Ave., Lighthouse Point Spend an enchanted evening with family and friends. Come out to meet Santa, enjoy holiday refreshments, caroling and plenty of kids activities.

Sweater Weather

Sage, juniper berry and eucalyptus work together to remind us South Floridians that it’s winter somewhere.

Available at Bath & Body Works.

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“Bee” Sweet

Custom gift baskets, local raw honey, royal jelly, pollen, honey combs, Amish products, pickled products and more. Available at Jam Jelly Honey House.

MIAMI CITY BALLET NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES

Dec. 9-Dec. 11 Broward Center for the Performing Arts Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® – the perfect holiday treat for the entire family featuring dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy and an epic battle between heroic toy soldiers and mischievous mice. Additional performances available at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami and The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Tickets, show times and more information can be found at miamicityballet.org or call 305-929-7010

HOLIDAY CONCERT AND CHRISTMAS CAROL SING

Dec. 18, 4pm The Pink Church 2331 N.E. 26 Ave., Pompano Beach The Pink Church Chancel Choir will join the Chancel Handbell Choir and Lynn Conservatory Chamber Orchestra (guest conducted by Dr. Jon Robertson) for the Pink Church’s annual Christmas Concert and Carol Sing on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4pm. The popular annual event features holiday favorites, traditional carols and the Great Pipe Organ to get you and your family in the holiday spirit.

GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING

Dec. 25, 4pm S. Ocean Way (between S.E. First and S.E. Second St.) Deerfield Beach Enjoy latkes, jelly doughnuts, dreidels, arts and crafts for kids, music and more during this celebration of the festival of lights at the beach.

ROCKIN’ CHANUKAH

Dec. 30, 2016 7:30pm Temple Beth El of Boca Raton 333 S.W. Fourth Ave., Boca Raton Wear your blue jeans to a fun, upbeat chanukah shabbat celebration! Arrive early with your menorah and light candles together with Temple Beth El’s clergy. Enjoy the rockin’ service at 7:30pm filled with chanukah songs and celebration, followed by a scrumptious latke and sufganiyot oneg. Bring your family and friends to take a picture with the famous Mensch on the Bench! For more information visit tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900.

MENORAH LIGHTING

Dec. 31, 7:30pm Cooper Home 2370 N.E. 26 St., Lighthouse Point Celebrate the New Year during a festive, family-friendly celebration featuring latkes, doughnuts and a kosher buffet.

Feelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot

Go local with Scotty B’s hot sauce made in Pompano Beach. Available at the Pompano Beach Green Market or visit scottybsrecipes.com

Meat Cute

For the bacon lover in your life (a.k.a everyone), order them a unique gift from Bacon Boxes. Gift boxes can include bacon roses (pictured) bacon cookies, bacon brownies and bacon granola. baconboxes.com

Let Them Eat Cake

OK—this is pretty self explanatory. It’s cheesecake, in a jar. Prevents you from eating an entire cake.

Available at Batter Co., Pompano Citi Centre.

Ride in Style

1970 Fiat Jolly golf cart, manual, excellent condition, street legal. Jeep Trader, Pompano Beach $49,950

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dining out

BY LUPÉ AND GASPAR SOMERSET

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. Italian Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps

from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza).

It’s a wonderful Italian bistro that caters to everyone. You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

American Rock Bar & Grill. live music • karaoke • jazz •

Seared sea scallop salad at The Nauti Dawg Marina Café

comedy Full menu until late, early dinner specials, two-for-one full bar all day every day with $6 burger specials every day 4pm7pm. 1600E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954=428-4539

Baja Cafe. Mexican A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach

enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $

IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. Seafood • Brazilian This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 N.E. Second St., 954-531-1290 $$ Café Med. Italian Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

Casa Maya. Mexican Start with a margarita and it only gets

better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint—it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. Seafood • Seasonal Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came.

45 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$ Deerfield Beach Cafe. American Part of the Deerfield Beach

International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here—so easy. 202 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-426-0500 $

Frank & Dino’s. Italian If your mom won’t make Sunday gravy, the folks at Frank & Dino’s will take care of you. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-4909 $$$ JB’s on the Beach. Seafood Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Kevin’s. Sushi • Thai The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall)— to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast.

Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ La Val de Loire. French Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 S.E. Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$

Les Amies. French This cozy gem is aptly named Les Amies (translation: friends) as the proprietors and all the staff make you feel right at home. The service is friendly and attentive.

Start with the pâté—a very generous portion served with all of the traditional accompaniments. And of course you KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15) $$ Moderate ($17-$35) $$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

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dining out can’t go wrong with the traditional French onion soup. The menu offers a comprehensive list of French dishes including duck a l’orange. The skin is crispy while the meat is succulent and buttery. There are plenty of other classics to choose from, including a rack of lamb, chicken Française, beef bourguignon, filet mignon au poivre and filet of sole menuière. The restaurant has a comprehensive choice of wines and the staff are knowledgeable about the offerings and steered us to a lovely pinot noir. Word to the wise: don’t miss out on the chocolate crêpes. 626 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-6464 $$$

Little Havana. Cuban If you are looking for authentic Cuban

food and music accompanied by speedy service on a busy, crowded night, then look no further. Little Havana has a very accommodating staff to match their even more accommodating menu items. They have fantastic lunch specials, and most of their dinner plates will feed two happily. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you are ordering. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-4276000 $$

Ocean’s 234. Seafood Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. American Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Rattlesnake Jake’s. Tex Mex Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 N.E. Second St., 954-421-4481 $$ Sabor Latino. peruvian • latin A new place in The Cove. 1754

W Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-7411

Taj Indian Restaurant. Indian We have two words for you:

Two George’s. Seafood An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 S.E. Third Court 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. Seafood Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 N.E. Second St., 954-4218880 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. American Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids.

2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Bura. Northern Italian Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$ Cap’s Place. Seafood Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 N.E. 28 Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$ Hott Leggz. Wings • Bar Food Pub grub at a true sports bar.

They even have TVs in the booths. 3128 N. Federal Highway, 754307-2444 $$ Jane’s Restaurant and Bar. american For those of you who have never had the classic Canadian dish Poutine, it’s on the menu at Janes’s Restaurant and Bar. 4460 N. Federal Highway, 754-600-5102 $$

lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

Le Bistro. French • Bistro Fresh and local produce is always used. And vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

Tamarind. Sushi • Thai Did you get caught up in a tornado and

Lito’s Turf & Surf. Seafood • American Family owned and

land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. Mexican Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

with $5 Cuervo margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous—certainly enough to take home for lunch the next day. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos—soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos—there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $

The Tipperary Pub. Irish • American A classic neighbor-

hood pub—where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner just in

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operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. American Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog friendly restaurant. 2830 N.E. 29 Ave., 954-941-0246 $$ Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway 954943-3595 $$

Sabor Latino Restaurant #3 TH E BEST AUTHENTIC LATIN F O OD N O W IN T H E C O VE S H OP P IN G C E NTER

Sabor Latino Restaurant #3 1544 S.E. Third Court | Deerfield Beach • 954-708-2868 Now Open 7 Days A Week • Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sunday to Wednesday: 8:00am–9:00pm • Thursday to Saturday: 8:00am–11:00pm Live Music - Sunday Brunch • Happy Hour: 2 for 1 Margaritas/Mojitos

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dining out Papa’s Raw Bar. Sushi • Seafood Situated right next door to

Deerfield’s Oldest Family Owned and Operated Restaurant - Est. 1975

TAKE OUT • DELIVERY • CATERING • FULL BAR DINING ROOM • DINE-IN PIZZA ROOM HAPPY HOUR 7 DAYS

1/2 OFF WELL DRINKS

5 to 7 and 9 to 11 (Sun. to Thurs.)

10 to midnight (Fri. and Sat.)

Svedka Flavored Vodka Specialty Cocktails House Wine & Domestic Beer

Make your reservations for New Year’s Eve 6:30 or 9:00 pm seating Selective menu and live entertainment

Call for Reservations 965-426-1030 Facebook @ Bob’s-AmanteDeerfield 2068 NE 2nd St. Deerfield Beach FL 33441 (A1A one block from pier)

www.bobspizzafl.com www.amanteitaliancuisine.com

their parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s Raw Bar does indeed seem like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell. There are also a few options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond the typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibachi offerings.

And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys.

4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. Seafood They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself.

4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Sicilian Oven. Italian • Pizza High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

POMPANO BEACH Aconchego Bar and Grill. Brazilian A taste of Brazil in the

heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 S.E. 22 Ave. 954-782-8040. $

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Pizza • Wings You can cred-

it this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings—do you need anymore?

Try the cauliflower pizza—good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$

The Beach Grille. American Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-9466000 $

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. Italian • Piz-

za Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 S.W. 15 St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. Barbecue • american Specials and coupons are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths.

The place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. bar and grill Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. Irish • Bar Food At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as

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Staff Lunch AT DEERFIELD BEACH CAFÉ With an ecclectic menu that leans towards the Greek, there are plenty of options to choose from. When packing a picnic for the beach seems like a chore, you’re in luck—this casual eatery is right on the beach and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Cilantro-lime grilled shrimp skewers served with pita bread and a green salad.

some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed—throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers— which, of course, is a great sign. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. Caribbean High-quality

Chez Porky’s. Barbecue A low-key spot serving a bunch of

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. American Named after Bob “Bru”

ingredients, inventive cooking, and a very welcoming staff. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Italian Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954782-2688 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. German Sprechen sie Deutsch? You

don’t find too many authentic German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel—it’s divine—a lightly breaded veal cutlet (or pork) sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The entrées are served with your choice of two side dishes. The spaetzle (German

southern favorites. 105 S.W. Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

Cypress Nook. German This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying in power. 201 SE 15 St., 954-781-3464 $

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. International This restau-

rant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

Dos Amigos. Mexican When you feel the hankering for a fajita,

this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

Fish Shack. Seafood A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach.

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dining out Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. Seafood • American Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. American • Continental Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $

Galuppi’s. American What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. Italian Enjoy traditional Italian

fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954942-1733 $$

The Gyro Joint. Middle Eastern Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. American Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. American A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 N.E. 23 St., 954-782-7000 $$$

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La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. Pizza and Wine Bar Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. They offer weekly deals on meals and drinks with lots of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza—a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs—all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $

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La Veranda. Italian La Veranda is superb. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable and warm. Being seated in their namesake veranda is a joy in itself. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly, so expect to be delighted. The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice.

Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$ Malulo’s International Seafood. Peruvian • Seafood South American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places—give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-0014 $

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McCoy’s Oceanfront. American Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. Italian True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. Italian Italian by the sea is more like it.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. American Located on the Pompano In-

tracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. Sandwiches • Wings Lo-

cated in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $

Seaside Grill. Seafood • American Enjoy a view of the Atlan-

tic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover—there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean.

1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. Middle Eastern It’s not easy to

make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. Barbecue Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. Italian • Seafood Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive. 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. Mediterranean • Seafood Everything at Table

2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lovely lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa”—not that there’s anything wrong with that—Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. Japanese • Sushi Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-7852442 $

Talay Thai. Thai Dine on delectable Thai and Japanese dishes,

get your food delivered or carry it out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954941-1123 $$

Umberto’s of Long Island. Italian • Pizza Family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. Italian • Pizza An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings ‘N Things. Wings • Barbecue It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S.W. Sixth St., 954781-9464 $ Yakuza. Japanese • Thai Yakuza is an authentic experience.

The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The feeling is authentic and not forced. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties and favorites. Every mouth-watering choice is prepared and presented with care. We were impressed by the freshness and Deerfield Beach!

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dining out variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

Zuccarelli. Italian • Pizza This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavlo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

Quick & Casual DEERFIELD BEACH Quick & Casual Biondos Pizza Plus. American Have you ever been in the mood for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries? Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. Pizza • Italian Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 Burger Craze. burgers Top quality ingredients come together to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $$ Charlie’s Fish Fry. Seafood Fish and chips, lobster bisque, blackened mahi sandwich among other seafood favorites.. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198

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Charm City. Burgers Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu. Try the emperor—an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms—a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. American With more TVs than

people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820

El Jefe. Mexican For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises.

Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 Gelateria. Gelato Cool of with an Italian frozen treat. Offer-

ing more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Mawi’s Cafe. Italian Family owned Italian bistro serving We also offer catering for takeout service and banquet service.

Reserve our party room. Open seven days a week from 11:30am–10pm Live music Wednesday - Sunday 5pm-10pm

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breakfast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more. 1934 S.E. Third Court, 954-481-8600

The Pickle Barrell. Delicatessen Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. Diner With a traditionally huge diner menu,

you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular—even if you aren’t—but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402

The Sticky Bun. Deli • Bakery • Brunch. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flour-less chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 S.E. Third Court, 754-212-5569 Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. Burgers The names of the burgers

are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954-708-2035

Umberto’s Pizza. Pizza Family tradition baked into every bite.

233 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-421-7200

cials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints.

From tuna-melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 N.E. 36 St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

Packy’s Sports Pub. Sports bar If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. pizza • subs Plenty to choose from at this fast-casual joint. Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course the cheesesteaks. Arrive hungry, the cheesesteaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

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der which makes it stand apart from some other famous burger places which shall remain nameless. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Red Fox Diner. Diner Treat yourself to one of the daily spe-

5 Girls Burgers. Burgers Burgers, better known as broads, served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. Mediterranean

Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 N.E. Third St., 954-941-0410

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dining out like this, where you can get a classic cappuccino or espresso. They also serve a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346

Bella Monte Italian Deli. Sandwiches 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

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windy city home and are feeling a bit homesick, you can get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

The Dandee Donut Factory. Bakery • Pastries From the

Big Louie’s. Italian • Pizza A South Florida chain offering clas-

sic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461

Brendans. sports bar Burgers, wings and more—you get the

Cafe Sportivo. Cafe Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They

picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033

Burgers & Suds. Burgers • Hot Dogs • Sandwiches. Unique

eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts.

360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007

Cafe Brie. Sandwiches • Salads A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 Chez Cafe. coffee • bakery A warm and cozy place to grab

breakfast, lunch or a latte.1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

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2121 E ATLANTIC BLVD., POMPANO BEACH An institution in Pompano Beach still standing and going strong for 37 years is this lovely restaurant located in the heart of east Pompano Beach. It is home to one of the most romantic courtyards available for outdoor dining amidst bougainvillea and fragrant jasmine. Open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner seven nights a week. La Veranda is currently undergoing a beautification process, giving the venue a more rustic, Italian vibe. Visit La Veranda on a Friday or Saturday evening for live music and a refreshed menu. Don’t worry, your favorite menu items have not gone away.

Nikki Café

1 NORTH OCEAN BLVD., POMPANO BEACH Coming soon to the ground level of the Oceanside Condominium, just a few short steps from the beach. Look forward to it opening by years end! Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, organic juices, smoothies and coffee.

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are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks.

2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. Burgers • Hot Dogs Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your milkshake. And top your burger with some of that secret sauce.

591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844 Jukebox Diner. Diner Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

La Cocinita. Deli • Sandwiches What could be better than oldschool eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778

Lester’s Diner. Diner American comfort fare in a retro setting.

1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. American Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 Miyako. Japanese buffet Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. Hibachi grill for those who don’t do the sushi thing. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883 Pasquale’s Pizza. Pizza Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-6010707 Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . Pizza Seating indoors and outdoors

with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270

Pizza Mia. Italian • Pizza Known for their New York style pizza, but serving much, much more. 3919 N. Federal Highway, 954-5824444 Pudgies Cafe. Deli Food • Sandwiches Serving breakfast and

lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way.

2301 N.E. 16 St., 954-941-1430

Rocket Pizza. Pizza In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387 Steak Shop & Deli. Sandwiches Everyone needs a cheesesteak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790 Stingers Pizza. Pizza • American Dine in, or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954782-2344

Sunshine Bagel. Bagels • Deli Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-788-7498

Tortillería Mexicana. Mexican Looking for a taco that goes beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Bonus! 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954-943-0057

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It’s High Time

BY KRISTEN KISS IMAGINE LIVING WITH CONSTANT ANXIETY, CHRONIC PAIN, or such severe nausea that you are at an unhealthy weight due to lack of appetite. Or even worse yet, watching your child suffer through the pain of hundreds of seizures each day. And now imagine that there is an answer, possibly even a cure to relieve yourself of these ailments. Yet that cure is unattainable due to where a person lives in our country.

This is the situation many of my patients and their families have found themselves in for years. I had a patient in my office today that had been through a terrible car accident several years ago. She was a healthy, young woman who has suffered for years.

Chronic, daily, debilitating pain has changed her life. Her anxiety is at an all time high and she is now having difficulty eating and swallowing (which is how she landed in my office).

She told me, “I can’t focus on anything anymore due to the pain. Forget working. I am in constant, chronic pain. This car accident has just done me in and ruined my life. I take all the pain medications they give me and they are so bad for me. I was so healthy. The medications are toxic and ruining my body. Oxys,

Percocet, shots, everything. I throw up. I am in pain all the time and because of that, easily agitated and irritated. I have stopped wanting to socialize because of how angry I am. I get to the point that I hate my body and I hate everybody. This medical marijuana could be a game changer for me. I need some relief.”

With the passing of Amendment 2, there is hope. I know there needs to be further studies on larger samples of the population, and stipulations put in place to protect our loved ones and children. But this is progress—progress that isn’t just “cool” or “trendy.” This is progress with the potential to change lives for my patients and sweet innocent children who have suffered for so many years.

High times are right around the corner.

Kristen Kiss M.S., CCC-SLP, president of Speech Plus of South Florida, is a licensed speech-language pathologist, Vice President of Lighthouse Point Moms Club, member of Soroptimist International club of Pompano Beach and a devoted resident of the Lighthouse Point community for four years.

Marijuana Facts • Since the recent election, Florida, along with 28 other states and the District of Columbia, currently have laws legalizing the use of marijuana in some form.

• Florida’s medical marijuana amendment passed 71.3 percent to 28.7 percent.

• The language in Florida’s amendment reads as follows: “Debilitating Medical Condition” means cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,

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multiple sclerosis, or other debilitating medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those enumerated, and for which a physician believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for a patient.”

• Six Florida growers currently have licenses to provide low-THC marijuana under an existing program.

• In 2015, the Broward County Commission approved a marijuana ordinance whereby police officers have the option of issuing a $150 civil citation to someone caught with 20 grams or less of marijuana instead of filing a misdemeanor criminal charge against that person.

• After November’s election, 63 million Americans live in states where recreational marijuana is legal.

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Just like you, JM Family recognizes the profound impact giving back has on our community. Last year, our associates volunteered over 13,000 hours through our What A Difference A Day Makes volunteer program.

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