Pompano! Magazine June 2019

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You don’t have to go very far to have a true urban adventure in your own town. The Pompano! magazine staff did just that — we took a ride on Federal Highway and visited a few new businesses, plus a few old ones we never fully appreciated. Read about some of the standouts here.

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There is so much fun to be had in and around Pompano Beach, including: the world’s largest zombie apocalypse run (yes, that’s a thing), a production of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, a food truck round-up and plenty of other activities to add to your list.

Once again our City Beat reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on all things Pompano Beach. This month’s coverage includes news on Pompano Beach’s new Hilton Hotel, expansion plans for Isle Casino and an update on the relocation of the McNab House.

Smiling faces were everywhere at this year’s Seafood Festival and the Fine Food and Wine Festival — apparently, this town enjoys their food.

Pompano Beach insider Jeff Levine examines the future of the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival — where will it be held in 2020?

Dawne Richards shares her thoughts on over-thetop weddings. See what she really thinks. (Hint: maybe you want to make a down payment on a house instead.)

Consult our comprehensive dining guide section for restaurant suggestions. In the mood for something more casual? Not a problem. We have plenty of casual choices listed too.

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Susan Rosser, our fearless and very good looking Creative Director, is taking the summer off from her monthly column “Creatively Speaking.” Don’t worry, she will be back in the fall with more pithy observations on things that don’t really matter.

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Join the South Florida Longboard Association on the first Thursday of every month.

Come earlier for dinner, enjoy a meeting about all the great things happening in the surf community and end the night with a fun raffle.

WHEN: June 6 from 7:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: Burgers & Suds, 360 SE 15th St., Pompano Beach

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Pompano Food Truck Round Up

Every third Friday of the month the Pompano Food Truck Round Up features over 15 food trucks, drinks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs.

WHEN: June 21 (third Fridays), 6 to 10pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and First Street (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

Outrun zombies at this 5k race. Runners will leave the start line with three velcro flags attached to their back waistband and run the course as fast as they can while avoiding stationary, walker and runner zombie stations. The goal is to make it through the zombies with at least one flag left. As runners approach most areas on the course they will be warned that the infected have been sighted and to watch out. Fruit, water and bathrooms will be available before the race.

The race is hosted by Badass Running Company and benefits the National Brain Tumor Society, a nonprofit committed to uniting the community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments and advocate for patients and care partners.

WHEN: June 2 from 7:30am to 11:30am. Day of race packet pickup is from 6:30 to 7am.

First race wave starts at 7:30am sharp.

WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: $44.95 For more information visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DeerfieldBeach/ WorldsLargestZombieApocalypseRun

Old Town Untapped

This community street fair is the place to be every first Friday night in Pompano Beach.

A live DJ stage, free beer samples, artisans market, a dozen food trucks, open art galleries, Odd Breed Wild Ales, fire fountain demonstrations and a lively crowd all make for a festive evening.

WHEN: June 7 (first Fridays), 6 to 9pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

COST: Free to attend. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Boats, Burgers & Brews

FB Marine Group will host Boats, Burgers & Brews, which will feature a showing of FB’s latest line of boats, cold brews, food trucks and free face painting for the kids.

WHEN: Saturday, June 8 from noon to 3pm WHERE: FB Marine Group, 1490 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

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The City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, along with District Four Commissioner Beverly Perkins, will be hosting a great night of family fun at the second annual Jazz in the Park. The event will feature live jazz music from the talented musicians of the BSO Jazz Band and the Eric and the Jazzers Band. Bring some lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat from one of the delicious local food vendors and jam out to some jazz.

WHEN: June 1 from 4 to 8pm WHERE: Annie Adderly Gillis Park, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free

The City of Pompano Beach will be hosting a nonprofit fair for residents to learn more about the nonprofit organizations funded by the City and the services they offer. Parking is available directly behind the RaceTrac on Atlantic at NW 6th Ave/ Blanche Ely. WHEN: June 5 from 3 to 6pm WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 NW Third St. COST: Free, but please RSVP on EventBrite or email nicole@ strategicphilanthropyinc.com

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. In June, Sekond Nature, a pop band, will perform. In July, Purple Heart, a tribute band, will perform.

WHEN: June 14 and July 12 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

COST: Free

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga by the beach on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains. Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. Classes are on Sundays from 9 to 10am. Classes are by donation, so please bring cash. For more information call 754-307-9489

Beach Yoga with Cliff in Deerfield Beach

Cliff Herrmann is a well-known yoga teacher in the Deerfield Beach community. With the goal of bringing yoga out of the studio and back to nature, he started teaching on the sand by lifeguard stand four. He will teach a gentle, calming form of yoga called Anuttara Raja, beachside, Monday - Friday at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday at 5pm.

Beach Zumba with Janet in Deerfield Beach

Beach Zumba has returned! Classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach. Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

M/W/F - Stretch & Tone on Pompano Beach

Local fitness teacher Jackie Thomson has been teaching a stretch and tone class beachside for four years. Join her and her regular following of fitness students on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach (far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the sand) for a workout with an ocean breeze. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9am.

Drop in rat is $7; or can purchase five sessions for $25, or 10 sessions for $ 40. For more information call Jackie at 443-366-075

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The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida Presents Romeo and Juliet The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida is bringing a special one-hour family version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on Friday, June 28 at 1pm and 7pm.

“Everyone will be thrilled by this unique troupe of performers renown for bringing Shakespeare’s plays to life. This exclusive engagement of Romeo and Juliet is the ideal family event that brings to life an eternal tale of star-crossed lovers,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director.

Shakespeare’s most famous work is a dazzling display of heart stopping action, spine tingling romance and heartbreaking tragedy. The Shakespeare Troupe Inc. will

An Outrageous Concert: Happy Together Tour 2019

Revisit all the greatest hits of the ’60s and ’70s. Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills.

WHEN: June 4; Doors open at 7pm; Show at 8pm WHERE: WHERE: The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St. COST: Tickets start at $29 plus ticketing fees and can be purchased by visiting pbamp.com.

transport everyone to Verona, Italy. and bring the Bard’s beloved classic to life. After the performance, the troupe will present a Q&A to learn and share.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare’s most popular plays during his lifetime and still enchants audiences today.

The play is performed by actors from the Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida; complete with sets, costumes and props, in a rare single performance that revitalizes a 300-year-old tale as touching today as it was through the years that followed.

WHEN: Friday, June 28 at 1pm and 7pm.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd.

COST: Tickets are $25 adult, $15 child, $15 groups of 4 or more, $15 for Pompano Beach residents and employees, $15 Seniors, $15 Veterans. You can purchase tickets at ccpompano.org or call 954-545-7800. Pompano Beach Cultural Center is located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach.

Slightly Stoopid With Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu & HIRIE at the Amp

Slightly Stoopid describes their music as “a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk.” The Ocean Beach, Californiabased group is led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty, along with drummer Ryan “Rymo” Moran; percussionist Oguer “OG” Ocon; saxophonist Daniel “Dela” Delacruz; keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft; trumpet and trombone player Andy Geib; plus special guest and “unofficial 8th member” Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones/Greyboy Allstars) on saxophone.

Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu and HIRIE all share a distinct reggae rock groove sure to swoon you.

WHEN: June 7; Doors open at 4:20pm; Show starts at 5:20pm WHERE: The Amp, 1806 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets start at $34.50, plus ticketing fees and can be purchased on axs.com or in person. Tickets for all Pompano Beach Amphitheater concerts are available for purchase on the day of the event at the Pompano Beach Amp Box Office three hours before the event start time; or before the date of the show at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center Box Office (located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach) Monday through Friday from 10am – 6pm.

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Developer of Isle Casino Site Shares Preliminary Project Plans With The Public

A meeting held on April 30 to discuss the redevelopment plans for the 223-acre site of the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park drew an estimated 350 people to the Herb Skolnick Community Center, with many having to stand along the back and side walls of the auditorium. The Isle Casino site, owned by Eldorado Resorts, will be redeveloped in partnership with the Cordish Companies, a Baltimorebased real estate development firm.

“This is the largest crowd I think I’ve ever seen gathered in Palm Aire,” said Pompano Beach Vice Mayor

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Barry Moss, who represents District 5, and hosted the meeting. Palm Aire is the residential development located across the street from the Isle Casino site.

David Cordish, Chairman of The Cordish Companies said: “To have this kind of turnout is very unusual, and a tremendous compliment to all of you. It shows you care about your community.”

Cordish presented a preliminary overview of the Isle Casino project, which is slated for groundbreaking in the summer of 2020. Cordish said it

will be developed in stages, with the buildout taking at least 10 years. In addition to new development going up on the site, the existing casino will be renovated and expanded.

The center piece of the overall project is a “crystal lake,” surrounded by a park, which will be open to the public. It is intended to become the “town center” of the project. Cordish explained that the lake will be lined with a plastic-type coating and have a system that recycles the water and keeps it “crystal clear” and suitable for swimming.

There will also be standard retail, which could include a multiplex movie theater and food markets.

A corporate office campus and a residential and hotel component are also planned.

The general plans call for a live entertainment district, or public plaza, that has a giant LED screen.

The idea is for it to become a place where people gather to have “watch parties” for events such as the Super Bowl, the World Series or Miami Heat games. The plaza would be surrounded by restaurants and venues with live music performances.

“One of the things that I am positive we will do with this project is create thousands of jobs,” said Cordish. “Every project we’ve ever done has done that.”

Cordish said the project will generate not only construction jobs, but permanent jobs. One of the ways to create permanent jobs is to have a corporate office presence, which he said his firm will have no problem attracting with the corporate campus that will be built.

The firm will also “give priority and preference to local contractors.”

And when it comes to filling up office space, local businesses will get priority, Cordish said.

The number of residential units the project will include is still uncertain.

Cordish said he wants to see what kind of input is provided by the public, and “what we learn as we get deeper into the market.”

During his PowerPoint presentation, Cordish also went over some of the projects The Cordish Companies has carried out in other cities, such as the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida and its sister project in Tampa.

Cordish also highlighted the 5-star Charleston Place Hotel that his firm built in Charleston, South Carolina. He said the mixed-use hotel played an important role in transforming Charleston into the vibrant city it is today.

The Cordish Companies, familyowned for over 100 years, is the only development company in the United States to receive seven Urban Land Institute (ULI) Awards for Excellence.

Each year, the ULI, a national nonprofit organization, gives the award to only a few developments from among all those that are built in that year.

“You can’t just have a successful project or an attractive project,” said

and are from local firms, including Keith (engineering and design), Holland & Knight (law), and KimleyHorn (traffic consulting).

The award-winning, Bostonbased design firm, Elkus Manfredi Architects, will be developing the master plan.

Because the project site is so large, “you’d better have a good master plan,” said Cordish. “We brought in one of the best in the world to help us do that.”

While there was no question and answer period after Cordish presented the general project plans, he gave his email address to the audience, telling them not to hesitate

“You can’t just have a SUCCESSFUL project or an ATTRACTIVE project. It has to be TRANSFORMATIVE. It has to bring a NEW MEANING to a general area.” — David Cordish Cordish. “It has to be transformative.

It has to bring a new meaning to a general area.”

He said that in the case of the Isle Casino development, the goal is to create a town center, a meeting place and a walkable district that will be transformative.

Cordish said that plans are being discussed to build a transit station on the Tri-Rail tracks that are directly behind where the corporate offices would be located. Shuttles would run back and forth between Palm Aire, which would be “a tremendous help” with connectivity.

Almost all the members of the consulting team that The Cordish Companies has assembled for the Isle Casino project “know the community,”

to use it, “if you have an idea, if you have a thought…and we’ll reply.”

Cordish also said he intends to have meetings with smaller community groups as the project moves forward, where there can be “real input back and forth,” to learn of concerns and get suggestions.

Vice Mayor Barry Moss said he’s very excited about the project, and thinks “it’s going to be something that’s very special.”

“This is a march of a thousand miles,” he said. “It began with the first step, which was tonight.”

Also in attendance were Mayor Rex Hardin, all the City Commissioners, City Manager Greg Harrison and Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher. Y

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BY MARIE PULEO

Plans to Relocate McNab House to McNab Park Continue to Move Forward The historic McNab House, located at 1736 E. Atlantic Blvd., is expected to be moved five blocks east to McNab Park this October or November. The plan is to convert the house into a restaurant surrounded by a botanical garden.

In April, the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, which is made up of the mayor and city commissioners, gave its approval to rescue the house from demolition by a developer.

The McNab House is one of the oldest houses in Pompano Beach.

It was built in 1926 by one of the city’s earliest settlers, Robert Albert McNab, who came to Pompano in 1898, along with his brother, William Henry (“Harry”) McNab. The land that comprises McNab Park was donated to the City by the brothers as a memorial to Robert’s son, Robert Lee McNab – who was killed by lightning in Pompano in 1947 after serving in World War Two – and in memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

According to CRA Director Nguyen Tran, a temporary use permit will need to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board in order to move the McNab House and place it somewhere in the park temporarily, possibly in the parking lot, until a permanent location on the site is determined. The two-story garage that currently sits behind the McNab House will also be relocated to the park.

Proposals from movers are currently being reviewed and a selection is expected to be made in July.

The CRA has also been working to procure an architect to design a site plan. The architect must have a specialization in historic structures and converting them into

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restaurants, said Tran.

The house will stay at its temporary location at the park until the site plan is designed and approved, which Tran estimates could take eight months to a year.

In the weeks leading up to the CRA Board’s vote to save the house, Tran, along with consultant project manager Jenae Valentine, of Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA), went to various city meetings, as well as a homeowners’ association meeting, and presented a conceptual plan for moving the house to the park and turning it into a restaurant.

In addition to a botanical garden, the concept included a “paseo” for bicyclists and pedestrians, a gazebo, water features and an event space.

The preliminary plan also proposed a bed and breakfast component comprised of two buildings with 10

units each, which would be operated by a private entity.

While the majority of residents who attended these public meetings were in favor of the plan for McNab House, some expressed concern over a number of issues, including losing the basketball court, tennis court, shuffleboard courts and civic building that are currently in McNab Park.

“It’s all conceptual at this point,” said Tran. “Our objective is to move the house and then really go through a thorough process of a site plan and making everything work.”

It may be possible to keep the civic building as a meeting space if it works in the overall concept, or it could be reused for something else.

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New Pompano Beach Pier is on Track to be Completed This Month

The Pompano Beach fishing pier, which has been undergoing reconstruction since May 2017, is expected to be completed at the end of June, and a grand opening is currently slated for October.

According to Horacio Danovich, the city’s Capital Improvement and Innovation District Director, the only work that remains to be done on the pier is the construction of a new bait and tackle shop, which got under way in early May. All other elements of the pier are in place, including the lights, shade structures, benches, splinter-free railings, marine-related artwork, Wi-Fi, an underwater camera for watching fish, sewer and water connections, and security cameras.

Remediation of the reef in the vicinity of the pier has also been completed. To offset any impact the pier reconstruction may have had on the hard-bottom area, materials that attract fish and marine life were added to the reef.

At the west end of the pier, Oceanic restaurant and Lucky Fish Beach Bar and Grill are being constructed as part of the beachside development project known as the Pompano Beach Fishing Village. The new pier can’t open sooner than October because the developer of the Fishing Village, Pompano Pier Associates, needs

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to complete the sidewalks and the access plaza that are necessary for safe pedestrian passage onto the pier, and that work can’t be done while the other construction is underway.

The access plaza will include a decorative arched entranceway to the pier. It’s possible that once the pier is opened to the public, there will be a fee to access it. The decision to charge a fee or not will made by the City Commission.

The new $11.5 million pier is 896 feet long (virtually the same length as before), but it is four feet higher than the old one to withstand sea level rise and storm surges. The new pier is also almost 50 percent wider than the old one to reduce the risk of people getting hooked by a cast fishing line as they stroll along the pier. The east end of the pier is shaped like a stylized pompano, the fish that the city was named after.

The pier reconstruction was completed on time and slightly under budget, said Danovich.

“I am elated and proud to bring this project to fruition,” he said. “Many years and lots of hard work have finally paid off, and this monumental project will be a landmark across Broward County and the state. The pier will be an iconic feature that fishermen and visitors alike will have an opportunity to enjoy for years to come.” Y

McNab House <<< civic building or the garage, could be used as a kitchen.

The architect needs to “take a look at what we have and really make sense of what to keep, what not to keep, what to reuse and where to place everything,” said Tran.

The Chamber of Commerce currently occupies a building that is at the northwest corner of the site. The CRA has been assisting the Chamber of Commerce find another location so that the botanical gardens can occupy that area. The location that is being proposed for the house is the area between the Chamber building and the shuffle board court fronting Atlantic Boulevard, “but it could change,” said Tran.

According to Tran, nothing in the park would be torn down until the site plan and permitting process is completed.

Several trees that are currently on the grounds of the McNab House will be relocated to McNab Park to help create the botanical garden.

One of these “specimen trees” is a very rare elm tree, and another is a Haden mango tree from the large mango grove on the property. Most of the mango varieties developed in Florida are either direct or indirect descendants of the Haden mango, and the McNab family had close ties to Captain John J. Haden, who first cultivated it.

There are also plans to move a tree to Old Town, Pompano’s historic downtown. The tree, probably a live oak, would be placed in the public plaza that the CRA is currently developing, and would complement a large fig tree that is already there.

Regarding the McNab House relocation, Tran said: “There are still a lot of moving parts we have to get in place before we can show everybody the plans.” Y

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New Beachside Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel Breaks Ground in Pompano Beach The dual-branded Hilton hotel that will be part of the beachside development project known as the Pompano Beach Fishing Village had its groundbreaking ceremony last month.

The five-story hotel is being built on what is currently a cityowned parking lot, just west of the Pompano Beach Pier and south of the Pier Parking Garage. The developers behind the hotel are father-and-son team Aashish and Girish Patel of the Fort Myers-based Madhav Group.

The targeted opening date of the hotel is December 2020, according to Aashish Patel.

“We’re excited, and we’re extremely grateful for the opportunity, and to the Pompano Beach community,” said Patel.

One section of the L-shaped hotel building will be a Hilton Home2Suites, offering 90 rooms that have kitchenettes and work areas, and are well-suited for families on extended stays; the other section will be a Tru by Hilton, offering 60 smaller, streamlined rooms geared

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toward travelers with a “millennial mindset.” The Tru focus is on the large colorful lobby designed to be a social hub, with zones for eating, playing, working and lounging, and lots of charging stations for tech devices.

Designated petfriendly rooms will be offered by Home2Suites.

The large overhang of the hotel’s entrance will serve as a deck with a rectangular saline swimming pool, a hot tub and cabanas. The hotel will also have a rooftop deck with 360 degree views of the ocean, the pier, the Hillsboro Lighthouse and the Intracoastal Waterway. The over 11,000-square-foot rooftop deck, which will be open to the general public, will feature light fare and drinks, comfortable seating areas,

City Manager, Greg Harrison; Ashish Patel; Amit Patel; Vice Mayor, Barry Moss; Mayor Rex Hardin and Pompano Beach City Commissioners

glass balconies, and possibly fire pits.

The hotel will also have over 4,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space on the ground floor. It will be able to accommodate events, in particular weddings, of up to 200 people.

Patel said that while some developers want to just build and sell, “we build and we hold within our family, and we have a sense of pride of ownership in that.” Rather than being a cookie-cutter prototype design, the hotel will have a lot of “design personality,” and everything custom.

“We really wanted to do something that the City and the community could be proud of,” said Patel.

Patel has been coming to Pompano Beach since 1986, when he was six years old. That year, his father bought two vacant parcels, located south of Atlantic >>>

Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Makeover Will Be Finished this Month The Atlantic Boulevard Bridge improvement project has entered its final phase and is set to be completed by the end of June.

The bridge makeover, which was launched in December 2017, includes improvements to the bridge’s north and south façades and the tender house, new sidewalks, computerized uplighting and land-based lighting, and the most striking features, large decorative sails on the four corners of the bridge and marine-inspired murals by Pompano Beach artist Dennis Friel.

The bridge’s concrete side barriers have been replaced with more open metal railings that offer pedestrians and vehicles better views of the Intracoastal, as well as prevent rain buildup along the roadways.

In addition, a pedestrian waterfront promenade has been built under the east side of the bridge to connect new restaurants, shops and other amenities from the south to the north.

According to Horacio Danovich, the city’s Capital Improvement and Innovation District Director, the bridge sidewalks, the promenade under the bridge and the painting of the bridge walls and railings should be finished in early June.

The installation of landscaping is expected to be completed by midJune. It will include one large palm tree, shrubs and some smaller trees at each corner of the bridge.

The two tensioned sails at the west end of the bridge had to be remade because each of the 53-foot-high masts that hold the sails had one arm that was longer than engineered. On the southwest corner, one arm was too close to the roadway for safety standards, and on the northwest

corner, one arm extended into the private property of Houston’s restaurant. Both arms, as well as the cables, had to be shortened.

A decorative panel shaped like a wave runs along the east side of the promenade underneath the bridge.

The wave panel has light strips that will illuminate it at night and can turn multiple colors. The lighting for the sails at the corners of the bridge can also turn different colors. For example, on the Fourth of July, the colors could be red, white and blue, and on St. Patrick’s Day, the color could be green.

“It’s a gateway to our beachfront that invites people to enjoy all the amenities that are being developed in the Fishing Village and the surrounding area,” said Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin.

The total cost of the bridge improvement project is $5 million, which is being funded by the Pompano Beach Community

Horn and started the designs for the bridge project. The construction of the bridge project has been carried out by Burkhardt Construction.

Brandon Rhodes, Burkhardt Construction’s project manager, said: “From day one when I saw the plans and the renderings, I was very excited to be a part of it, not only because I grew up in the area, but because I think this bridge is going to be the most unique bridge not only in Broward County, but in South Florida.”

Rhodes said the greatest challenge of this project, compared to others he has worked on, was having to fit foundations, sidewalks and walls in a tighter space, while avoiding the existing utilities in the ground. That was particularly challenging when constructing the foundations for the sail masts on the bridge corners, and drilling was at 45 feet deep.

The sails on the bridge will be seen all the way from U.S. 1 when heading

“It’s a gateway to our BEACHFRONT that INVITES people to enjoy all the AMENITIES that are being DEVELOPED in the FISHING VILLAGE and the SURROUNDING area.”

— Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin.

Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

The idea originated in 2010 as an initiative of the CRA and the advisory committee of the East CRA district.

In 2013, Currie Sowards Aguila (CSA) Architects – the Delray Beach firm that designed the Pompano Beach Pier Parking Garage – teamed up with the engineering firm Kimley-

east on Atlantic Boulevard.

“This magnificent project will be an attraction in its own right,” said Danovich. “Between the majestic sails and lights and the under-the-bridge promenade to get across Atlantic Boulevard, our residents and visitors will have a chance to enjoy this work of art.” Y

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BY MARIE PULEO

Lucky Fish is Coming Along

Hilton Hotel <<< Boulevard on either side of Briny Avenue. About five years ago, Patel and his father had plans to develop a hotel on the property, but when the opportunity arose to build a hotel at the Pompano Beach Fishing Village site, they put their other project on hold.

“We saw how much money the City was investing in the Fishing Village development, and we saw that they built this fantastically beautiful new parking garage,” said Patel. “They were building a brand-new pier, and all these great restaurants were coming.”

Construction is well underway on Lucky Fish Beach Bar and Grill, one of the next eagerly anticipated restaurant concepts in Pompano Beach Fishing Village near the new Pompano Beach Pier. Lucky Fish’s centerpiece will be the open air, comeas-you are, beach bar. Customers will be transported to their favorite island bar when they walk up to the bar straight from the beach.

Lucky Fish will feature an oyster bar, and a great tropical menu with sharing plates, salads, handhelds and desserts. The full bar will serve everything from smoothies to draft cervezas to traditional tropical drinks such as rum runners, pina coladas and margaritas.

Located in a grove of tall coconut palms, with an unobstructed view of the beach, live music, cool ocean breezes, and friendly service, Lucky Fish is expected to quickly become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Opening is expected in late spring or early summer 2019.

Like its sister

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restaurant Oceanic on the north side of the Pier, Lucky Fish is the creation of Raleigh-based LMR, LLC and a homecoming for founders Lou and Joy Moshakos, who began their restaurant careers in Deerfield Beach 40 years ago.

LM Restaurants oversees seven different restaurant concepts, including Vidrio, Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Hops Supply Co., Taverna Agora, Carolina Ale House, Oceanic and Henry’s. The family owned company prides itself on offering scratch-made food and local craft beer, as well as being deeply rooted in all the communities where it is located. Y —Danielle Charbonneau

“We really wanted to do something that the City and the community could be PROUD of.”

— Aashish Patel.

Patel said having all the new amenities in the Fishing Village and within walking distance was a unique opportunity, and can be leveraged to help market their hotel.

The first component to be completed in the Fishing Village, which is being developed by Pompano Pier Associates, was the Pier Parking Garage in 2016, followed by the Pompano Beach House restaurant, which opened last year. Oceanic restaurant and Lucky Fish Beach Bar and Grill are slated to open later this year. The site will also include Alvin’s Island, BurgerFi, Kilwins, Cannoli Kitchen, an event space and other retail.

Patel said that when the Hilton hotel is completed, he plans to stay there for an indefinite period of time to be “hands on and make sure the level of service is second to none.” Y

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SO WHERE WILL THE LOCATION BE FOR THE 2020 POMPANO BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL? WE’VE TALKED TO THE PLAYERS, CITY OFFICIALS AND THE PUBLIC AND HERE IS WHAT WE’VE learned. If I were a betting man, I would say the Seafood Festival will be back in Pompano Beach Community Park come next year.

The weekend of April 26-28 marked the first time in the 35 year history of the seafood festival that it was not held on, or near, the beach and pier. The move to Community Park and the Pompano Beach Amphitheater was initially blamed on the heavy construction load happening around the pier, the Oceanic Restaurant and throughout the beach area overall. Many officials, including Mayor Rex Hardin, indicated there was a good shot of the event returning to the beach once the construction situation settles down.

Turns out, the construction issues were probably more of an easy reason to see if the new venue was feasible as a permanent home for the seafood festival.

The consensus of the decision makers is the new location is easier to set-up and maintain throughout the weekend, offers more adequate parking, a better concert experience and doesn’t create the physical constraints of the beach due to increased development and a limited amount of space available to set up the famed Pompano Beach event.

City officials including City Manager Greg Harrison, members of the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, folks at the Parks and TOP The 2019 Pompano Beach Seafood Festival at Community Park INSET The Exchange Club bartenders. Photos by Jeff Graves

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Rec department and the event promoters all expressed support for the new location.

John Good, head of the event management company that produces the festivities says he was “very happy” with the way things went over the festival weekend. He told us that “the size of the event,” combined with all of the new construction, made it

“physically impossible to fit on the beach.” Good believes once the public “gets past the ‘not on the beach’ factor we should do well.”

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The consensus among returning vendors was that sales were down, some reporting decreases by as much as fifty percent. There were also a lot of new vendors on site this year. I talked with several of them and they all seemed satisfied with the money they were able to earn over the course of the weekend.

We’ve covered just about everyone, except for the people who attended the festival. It is very hard to estimate crowd size, especially trying to compare the new site to previous years. Good did not yet have a final count but indicated pleasure with the crowd size, noting “we did really well on Saturday…it was packed at night.”

Again, hard for me to judge but the Saturday night crowd didn’t seem all that packed to my eyes. Reports we received on Friday and Sunday attendance indicated the crowd was rather sparse. Of course, those days are often not particularly well attended.

Reaction from attendees was mixed but leaned slightly toward missing the beach locale. I talked to dozens of people at the event and scoured social media to get more feedback. The overall consensus was that the fans were hoping the event would return to the beach next year.

However, many people seemed to have made peace with the move and some shared positive comments including easier parking, and more comfortable seating and a better view of the stage for the national recording acts.

Reaction to the headlining bands (The Guess Who and Foghat) was almost universally positive. I fully agree that both bands put on enjoyable, high quality sets.

Several people were impressed with the addition of a new food item, lobster corn dogs. I found it impressive that there were some new and interesting seafood (and other) vendors that helped diversify the dining choices, which were starting to become a little too dependent on highly fried options.

There are a lot of changes going on in Pompano Beach these days. All-in-all these changes look like they will lead to a more vibrant and prosperous community. None-the-less change is never easy. That’s especially true for the people who have called Pompano Beach home for many years.

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HOPELESS ROMANTICS WARNING: STOP READING NOW OR RISK DISILLUSIONMENT. OR, KEEP READING SO YOU CAN LIFT THAT VEIL FROM YOUR EYES (SEE WHAT I DID THERE?).

Anyway…according to Wedding Wire, June isn’t the most popular month for weddings; it’s a paltry third, behind October and September; January is the least popular. My first wedding was on January 1 (to honor my late father’s birthday); this was a terrible idea. Pro tip: Don’t wed on January 1. It’s incredibly expensive because no one wants to work New Year’s Day. Vendors exhausted themselves on New Year’s Eve, so you pay a premium to drag them out of bed on what’s probably their biggest “day off” of the year. You’re welcome.

Which brings us to the root of this curmudgeonly rant about weddings: the cost.

According to Brides, “In just the last year alone, average wedding costs have skyrocketed. In 2017, a wedding typically set couples and their family members back about $27,000, but in 2018, that number increased to more than $44,000, according to the Brides 2018 American Wedding Study.”

How is that even possible? Not just the amount, but the increase! For the math-averse, that’s a shocking 62 percent annual increase.

This includes the “day-after” brunch. I’m sorry, the what? Are the “night before” and “day of” festivities not enough???

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it - you had a destination wedding (yes, get off my lawn). Sure, I’d LOVE to attend your wedding, which will cost me not just a gift but round-trip airfare and hotel, too! To somewhere I may or may not want to visit, and I can’t even sightsee because I’m at all these wedding events. Bah! Here are other ways to spend $44,000: Make a 25 percent down payment on a $175,000 home.

Invest it. On average, in eight years, your $44,000 will be worth $65,000 if it earns 5 percent annually and you don’t touch it. Why eight years, you ask? Because, according to hopesandfears.com (now, there’s a grim website), the average U.S. marriage lasts just over eight years.

Buy a gorgeous chair, like the $25,000 Maximillian Chair by Armen Sevada. It will probably last longer than eight years.

Buy a nice brand-new car for cash (not recommended, but whatever). Note: if you buy the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, you could probably live in it, and with $44k, you’d also be able to furnish it (again, not recommended). Also, it might last longer than eight years.

Pay off your student loan debt. Obviously, the gift of a lifetime.

Take my advice (or not, really; it’s your life – and your wedding, sigh): Have a simple wedding (maybe one that costs under $5,000).

Take the other $39k and do something better with it, ideally something that will last longer than eight years. Or, if you remain a hopeless spendthrift romantic, go ahead! Spend $44,000 on your wedding and enjoy. After all, it’s a $44,000 free country. And we’ve all always wanted to see Hawaiian wedding venues. Y

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BEST NEW FASTCASUAL EATS: BLUE OCEAN POKE

As one diner put it, Blue Ocean Poke is “like the Chipotle of Poke.” Poke (pronounced ‘pohkeh’) is a Hawaiian cuisine traditionally known as a raw fish salad — essentially a sushi bowl. Blue Ocean Poke allows you to create your own.

First you choose your base: white rice, brown rice, quinoa, spinach, mixed greens or a combination. Next, choose your protein: tuna, salmon, spicy tuna, shrimp, tofu or marinated tofu. Then choose from a variety of sauces, veggies and crunchy toppings.

We recommend the spicy mayo and eel sauce, or the citrus ponzu and ginger turmeric sauce.

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Blue Ocean Poke is located at 250 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm; and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

For more information visit blueoceanpokefl.com or call 954-708-2060.

MOST SURPRISING RESTAURANT: SR. CEVICHE

Walking into Sr. Ceviche in Lighthouse Point is a refreshingly pleasant surprise. From the outside, Sr. Ceviche is another strip mall restaurant; but inside is a vibrant and modern dining room styled with natural materials, live

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greenery and subtle splashes of color. The bar is long, sleek and inviting. The restaurant serves complimentary freshly fried Canchitas (a fried salty corn) to tantalize the appetite before moving on to the cold course. For the cold course, Sr. Ceviche specializes in, surprise, surprise, ceviche.

A chef prepares the ceviches in front of guests in an open cold kitchen tucked in the back corner of the dining room. Sr. Ceviche has 19 different types of Peruvian ceviches, four types of carpaccio and six types of causas (cold seasoned mashed potatoes served with a variety of different meats or seafood).

For the ceviches, there’s of course the Ceviche Clasico (with fish, limo peppers and the chef’s secret touch) and the Leche de Tigre (made traditionally with lime juice, cilantro, onion, seafood stock and ají limo chiles); then there’s the less-common forms such as the Ceviche de Rocoto (with Peruvian hot rococo peppers blended in a creamy sauce) and the Ceviche Tropical (with fish,

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pineapple, mango and coconut milk).

After a few refreshing cold courses, Sr. Ceviche offers a large menu of hot Peruvian dishes including appetizers, Saltados (sautéed dishes), Chaufas (oriental wok-fried rices) and Platos de Fondo (entrées). Some notable dishes include the baked parmesan scallops, the Aji de Gallina (chicken in a creamy spiced Peruvian sauce), seafood paella, a tenderloin sautéed with onions and tomatoes, a glazed corvina in a Passion fruit sauce and a number of

Peruvian-inspired pasta dishes.

Sr. Ceviche has live music on Friday nights and is open every day until 10pm. Guests can also order takeout or delivery online.

The Lighthouse Point location of Sr. Ceviche is located at 3100 N. Federal Highway. Sr. Ceviche also has locations in Pembroke Pines, Aventura and Margate. For more information visit srcevicherestaurant.com or call 954-933-1476.

Tuesday Morning, located in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center, is a fantastic place to find fun food products for entertaining. Take, for example, the rainbow-striped pasta, which adds a certain whimsy to your typical Italian dish. Point!

Publishing’s resident chef Mrs. Kossenfloffer (mrskossenfloffer. com) recently created a recipe using Tuesday morning’s rainbow pasta. Check it out in our dining guide on page 84.

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BEST FOREIGN MARKET: BG ASIAN GROCERY

The aisles of BG Asian Grocery are tremendously fun to wander. All the store’s products are imported from Thailand, but have different Asian roots. There’s products from Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam. The colorful aisles enliven your senses. Authentic ramens, green tea mochi, lychee soda, dozens of Asian sauces, chili pastes and cooking products, traditional soba noodles and fun Asian candies are just a few things you can find here. Get adventurous. Experiment. Add some zest to your usual culinary monotony.

BG Asian Grocery is located at 943 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach (in the same plaza as Phat Boy sushi).

The grocery store can be reached at 954-426-6321.

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for your next dinner party, Tuesday Morning carries cool wine hand-bags.

Tuesday Morning is located at 3772 N. Federal Highway in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center.

BEST “LAZY MAN’S YOGA”: STRETCH ZONE

Teniah, the general manager of Stretch Zone in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center in Lighthouse Point said Stretch Zone offers its clients a form of “lazy man’s yoga.”

“We are the personal trainers of stretching,” she said.

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SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET

On May 7, 2019 Sprouts Farmers Market officially announced via a press release that the company would be opening 13 new stores by the second half of 2019, including one location in Deerfield Beach at 930 S. Federal Highway, currently set to open on August 28.

Sprouts said four other locations in Florida will also be opened before the year is over. By the end of 2019, Sprouts will operate 340 stores in 22 states.

Since opening its doors nearly two decades ago, Sprouts has appealed to everyday shoppers interested in fresh, natural and organic products at affordable prices. As one blogger put it, Sprouts is the “cheaper version of Whole Foods.”

The grocery store includes an array of fresh produce in the heart of the store, a deli with prepared hot and cold entrées and side dishes, a butcher shop, fish market and an expansive vitamins and supplements department. Additionally, the Deerfield Beach location, which is considered

practitioner stretch out the body in a relaxed environment.

The practitioners at Lighthouse Point’s Stretch Zone all have different professional backgrounds in personal training, physical therapy and other related health fields, and have been trained in the Stretch Zone Method®.

The method “addresses flexibility from a neurological perspective,” states Stretch Zone’s website. “This is achieved by dealing with the muscle’s nervous tension. By reeducating the associated nerve-muscle reflex, the

an “enhanced store,” will feature The Market Corner Deli — a detached, rectangular island to optimize customer service and convenience by offering made-to-order sandwiches, a salad bar, prepared foods, sushi made in-store and fresh juice.

According to Sprouts, the new store will bring approximately 150 new career opportunities to Deerfield Beach.

The new Sprouts will be located at 930 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. For more information visit about.sprouts.com.

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A new Aldi will open where Sugar Chest Antiques Mall used to be at 960 N. Federal Highway. The value grocer is a great place to save on bulk items, fresh fruit, frozen goods, snacks and cleaning supplies. Aldi carries mostly private-label, affordable brands including the organic SimplyNature line; liveGfree, a line of gluten-free pasta, snacks and baking mixes; and Never Any! meats with no antibiotics or hormones. Aldi tied with Publix for the No. 4 spot in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index survey, which ranked the best and worst retailers of 2018.

Originating in Germany, Aldi now has more than 1,800 stores in 35 states.

The new Aldi will be located at 960 N. Federal Highway.

Stretch Zone Method® rests on the notion that changing and re-educating our muscle’s nervous energy is a major factor in unleashing our body’s intended function.”

Debbie, a client of stretch zone, said she’s “been going now for 20 weeks, back pain gone, sciatica pain gone.”

Stretch Zone offers a complimentary

stretch consultation. Call 754-666-4726 to book, or visit stretchzone.com for more information.

Stretch Zone is located at 3640 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point.

BEST CHEAP KIDS ENTERTAINMENT: DOLLAR TREE

When Point! Publishing’s graphic designer Susan Rosser was a young mother she used to bring her toddlers to Dollar Tree.

“You each get to pick out five things. Choose wisely,” she told her son

Sam and daughter Zoe before watching them set out on a quest to find the coolest new pencil erasers, plastic knickknacks and sugary drinks.

While Dollar Tree might not seem like traditional children’s entertainment, it was a fantastic cheap activity for a rainy day.

“It entertained them for at least an hour and I got a nice break,” Rosser said.

Dollar Tree is located at 3780 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center

MOST EXCITING NEW SHOPPING COMPLEX: PARK PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER

You probably have seen the transformation of the new Park Plaza Shopping Center going up on the east side of Federal just north of the Pompano Beach LA Fitness. It’s looking good, with clean, modern

facades painted in tones of burgundy and grey.

According to Joesph Scarfone, the real estate broker handling the property, six businesses have signed, or agreed to sign, leases in the plaza: GNC, Luxe Nail Spa, Clean Juice, The Poke Company, Baptiste Yoga, 1500 Dental and a high-end CBD company that sells natural products.

“We’re excited about it,” said Scarfone who said his vision for the plaza is to create a wellrounded strip of businesses that offers families one location to do multiple things — get their nails done, have lunch, buy supplements and work out.

“We like the direction it’s going in,” he said.

The property has a total of 16 spaces for lease with a total of 26,942 square-feet of leasable

area and 130 parking spaces. The spaces lease for approximately $35 to $40 per square foot. According to ONE Investment Group, the commercial real estate company managing the plaza, construction should be finished before the end of June.

The new Park Plaza Shopping Center is located at 1150 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. For more information on the property, visit oneinvestmentone.com.

NEWEST BREWERY: DANGEROUS MINDS

Coming soon to the Pompano Citi Centre at 1955 N. Federal Highway is Dangerous Minds Brewing company — “Dangerous Brews for Dangerous Minds.” According

MOST STRANGE, BUT USEFUL: AS SEEN ON TV SECTION AT CVS

We’ve all probably had those nights, zombified in front of a television at 2am watching infomercials on the fantastic new product that will revolutionize your way of life. While these products rarely live up to their hype, some seem strikingly handy.

For instance, the “Micro-Mechanic” ($19.99) — a tool you plug into the port of your car under the dashboard which instantly scans and diagnoses problems to help prevent costly car repairs.

Instead of worrying about why your engine light is on, you can use the micro mechanic to quickly figure out what’s wrong. The results can be read through the micro-mechanic app on your smartphone.

Another handy product is the “Wonder Hanger” ($14.99) — a hanger that folds down into cascading hangers to make more room to hang clothes in your closet.

Or, just for fun, buy the “Piggy Pop” — a silicone baking sheet that helps you create fun party snacks in the shape of a piggy.

These, and more fascinating products, are available at CVS on Federal Highway in the section labeled, appropriately, the “As Seen on TV” section.

CVS is located at 3580 N. Federal Highway

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FEDERAL FINDS (some with very unique toppings, which Beier said they are not ready to divulge yet), salads, German and British pub fare (pretzels, beer brats, scotch eggs and pies) and a good selection of vegetarian items.

Beier, from Germany, and Bowring, from England, share a passion for European football and will be showing live games in the taproom. As homebrewers Beir and Bowring would often set up their brew day around the games of their favorite teams. The kitchen will serve breakfast on weekends as a lot of the games are early in the morning.

“We live locally and as an independent, owner operated, craft brewery, we are very excited to open the brewpub in Pompano Beach,” said Beier. “At local events, such as Pompano Untapped, we have enjoyed the support of the community.”

LUXURY OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR DOG: CHATEAU POOCHIE

to a social media post made on April 19, the Dangerous Minds crew has been hard at work chipping away at tile and renovating their space.

Owners Andre Beier and Adam Bowring said they are hoping to open this summer, but have experienced various setbacks and delays along the way, so can’t be more specific.

Beier and Bowring started out as homebrewers and decided they would take the

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leap and open their own brewpub. Their 2,900 squarefoot storefront location on the first floor of Pompano Citi Centre will feature a sevenbarrel brewhouse, taproom, kitchen and outside patio.

The name, Dangerous Minds Brewing and indeed their beer names “were inspired by brilliant thinkers, scientists, writers, philosophers and activists,” Beier said. “We will have approximately 16 beers

on tap including our flagship beers an Imperial Stout with molasses, an IPA infused with fresh sage and juniper berries, a 90 shilling Scottish Ale, a German wheat beer, an American blonde ale treated with toasted coconut and guanabana and a Belgian tripel. In addition we will be pouring house brewed Kombucha.”

The kitchen will offer a variety of artisanal pizzas

Chateau Poochie is essentially a luxury, five-star pet resort with all your pup’s favorite amenities. There’s the highclass salon and spa; the boutique clothing shop; wellness center and luxury hotel suites (with flat screen televisions, sleigh beds and catered cuisine). Gourmet,

chef-prepared meals include roast tenderloin, baked salmon or roast chicken. Hotel rooms range from approximately $32 a night to over $100 a night based on which suite and amenities your pooch requires.

Every detail of Chateau Poochie is designed to evoke a sense of wealth and class — the red carpet treatment for your furry best friend.

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BEST NEW TOOL STORE: HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS

The former Gordon Food Service Store at 3260 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point is now a Harbor Freight tools.

The discount tool retailer has 69 stores statewide and 13 in South Florida. The 15,000-square-foot store will stock a full selection of tools and accessories, including automotive equipment, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more, according to a news release.

A family-owned chain, Harbor Freight was started in Southern California.

The first store was opened in 1980.

Today, the familyowned chain has nearly 1,000 stores across the country and more than 20,000 employees.

The new store will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm Mondays through Saturday and from 8am to 6pm on Sundays.

MOST CRAFTY: BEAD & ART

This store is an awesome find for anyone looking to buy beautiful beads, get crafty, make beautiful jewelry or learn a new artisan skill such as glass blowing, casting, leather working, needle weaving, macrame’, knotting, metal fabrication, soldering or silversmithing. Bead & Art is part retail store, part school.

It is the perfect place to make a handmade gift for someone you love. Store owners and teachers Matt and Fin McNiel are passionate teachers and will show you, step-by-step, how to create your dream piece.

The McNiels started Bead & Art 13 years ago after moving to Florida from Huntington Beach, CA. The store was inspired by hurricane season. The couple moved to South Florida in 2005 right before one of the worst hurricane seasons of all time.

Fin set out to find something to keep her occupied during the storms. She had been beading since she was 7 years old and was accustomed to easy access to bead shops around Southern California.

To her surprise, she found little in South Florida. It was then that Fin, who had previously run an artisan business with Matt in California, decided it was time to open up shop locally.

In addition to a vast knowledge of beading, Fin is also a certified instructor in art clay, silver, ceramics, polymer clay, painting, wire work and lampworking. She is constantly working on new needlework patterns and project kits which she sells at Bead and Art, along with her beautiful handmade glass beads, polymer beads and completed jewelry.

Matt started working in chain maille for renaissance fairs. When Fin opened Bead and Art, Matt felt it was the right time for him to increase his knowledge of jewelry making and feed his creativity. He had always wanted to learn to work with glass and felt that by combining silversmithing and lampworking he could create unique pieces. Matt took courses at the Boca Raton Museum school and has become an accomplished artist and teacher of lampworking (with boroscilicate glass), silversmithing, lapidary arts, wire work and chain maille. Matt has also worked as a carpenter, leather worker, mechanic, and graphic designer.

Many of Matt’s lampwork pieces are influenced by his scuba diving and love of the ocean and are available for purchase at Bead & Art. If you’re looking for a unique gift or something to do with extra free time, Bead & Art is the place to go.

Bead & Art is located at 5034 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point.

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CHANGING TIDES

FOR POMPANO BEACH’S HOMELESS SHELTER

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

As of April 1, Broward Partnership — the nonprofit that operates Broward County’s Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC) in Fort Lauderdale — has taken over operations of Broward County’s North Homeless Assistance Center (NHAC) at 1700 Blount Road in Pompano Beach (south of Copans Road and just east of the Florida turnpike), replacing the two nonprofit organizations, Saint Laurence Chapel and Miami Rescue Mission, that had been jointly operating from the property for more than 15 years.

The Broward County Commission’s decision to replace Saint Laurence Chapel and Miami Rescue Mission with Broward Partnership came with much controversy, but City officials have applauded the change and have expressed excitement with Broward Partnership’s vision for the center, which was recently presented at the Old Pompano Civic Association meeting on May 6.

Both Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission said the county’s decision to not renew their lease agreements at the NHAC and give them only 60 days notice to vacate the property was both shocking and abrupt. The decision has left the fate of Saint Laurence deeply precarious, hanging on the dim hope the organization can find another affordable place to operate before the end of June or face its demise.

The county also terminated its contracts to provide funding for 59 low-demand emergency overnight beds that had been provided at Saint Laurence (29 beds) and Miami Rescue Mission (30 beds). Broward Partnership will not operate any low demand emergency overnight beds — meaning an individual must be enrolled in the shelter program (a roughly 60-day program) to stay overnight.

The Broward County TaskForce Fore the Homeless — the organization responsible for assessing homeless individuals and getting them placed in the proper programs — has reported that since the disappearance of the 59 emergency overnight beds, their ability to get individuals inside overnight has dropped from a rate of about 90-92 percent, to only 58-60 percent.

“That’s 59 beds that we don’t have in our arsenal of resources anymore,” said Lorraine Wilby, CEO of TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness. Wilby acknowledged, however, that individuals participating in a shelter program have a higher likelihood of getting out of homelessness than if they just receive what she calls a “hot and a cot” (a hot meal and an overnight bed).

Individuals who are waiting to get into programs like Broward Partnership’s, however, currently have no overnight options in Pompano Beach. Wilby said the current wait time for men to get a bed in a program in Broward County averages

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at about two to four days, while women wait an average of three to six weeks.

There is a bigger shortage of women’s beds as compared to mens because when the dorms and bathrooms at homeless assistance centers were built, the ratio of homeless men to women was about 80-20. Now, Wilby said, women make up more like 30-32 percent of the homeless population.

The wait list, she said, is also not linear. It is based on vulnerability. Some individuals on the wait list keep getting pushed down the list as more vulnerable individuals get the open bed spots first. She guesstimated that only about eight or nine spots a month open up, while the TaskForce sees approximately 750 unduplicated people monthly throughout Broward County.

“Theres no good scenario,” said Wilby. “There’s just not enough services.”

Frances M. Esposito, the CEO of Broward Partnership, is quick to point out that the 59 beds that were “hot and cot” beds have not been lost — they are now shelter beds for individuals in the Broward Partnership’s program, which will give an individual a much more comprehensive list of services, such as case management, workforce development, medical care and counseling.

Once Broward Partnership is fully operating, it will have a total capacity of 268 beds (222 for individuals and 46 for families). This number, she pointed out, is an increase in the number of beds available at the NHAC before Broward Partnership took over on April 1. Broward Partnership is in the process of getting up-and-running, so currently has only 146 out of 268 beds in operation.

Broward Partnership will open all 268 beds as soon as all the furniture, fixtures and equipment have been installed, which Esposito said should be by the end of June.

Broward Partnership will also continue to operate the north day respite program, which does not require

referrals and welcomes walk-ups. At the day respite center, individuals can take a hot shower, rest, access the clothing exchange, eat two hot meals a day (breakfast and lunch) and have access to laundry facilities. That program is open Monday through Friday between 7am and 3pm.

“We’ve seen as few as 55 people during the day and as many as 88,” said Esposito of the north day respite center.

Those 55-88 people are not enrolled in Broward Partnership’s program, so are sleeping elsewhere overnight, likely outside.

Esposito said the day respite center is a good firstpoint-of-contact for individuals to get to know Broward Partnership and hopefully seek an assessment and referral through the TaskForce to enter the program and receive overnight shelter.

The TaskForce has a mobile assessment facility it brings to the Blount Road facility twice a week -- on Monday mornings, and Thursday afternoons. The mobile TaskForce unit also goes offsite to find homeless individuals around Broward County to assess their needs and get them referred. (If you or someone you encounter is in need of an assessment and referral, the TaskForce can be reached at 954-563-HELP).

Broward Partnership’s vision for the NHAC in Pompano Beach moving forward is based on its existing programs at the central facility. Point! Publishing recently toured Broward Partnership’s Fort Lauderdale facility to preview what Pompano Beach can expect at the NHAC.

This Year’s Homeless Count in Broward County There are 485 more homeless individuals in Broward County this year than there were last year, according to the results of the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which was conducted on January 23 and estimates the total number of homeless individuals and households in the county during a 24 hour period. The final numbers for the 2019 PIT count were approved by the Continuum of Care Board for submission to HUD yesterday on April 24.

The final count reveals that at the time of the 2019 survey, 2,803 individuals were homeless in Broward County. Compared to 2018, which counted 2,318 homeless individuals; and 2017, 2,450.

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Of those total homeless individuals counted in the 2019 survey, 305 were children; and 855 were considered chronically homeless, which means they have experienced homelessness for at least a year, or repeatedly, while struggling with a disabling conditions such as a serious mental illness, substance use disorder or physical disability.

Additionally the report reveals that 233 veterans were homeless (230 veterans in households without children, and three in households with children).

And in the homeless youth category, 108 unaccompanied youth were homeless. And 15 of those youth were chronically homeless.

We are at a crossroads and in crisis as to whether we can survive this transition.We must find a building with low or no rent. If we do not obtain a place for our ministry, it may mean the end of Saint Laurence’s 31 years of services to this very needy population. — Saint Laurence’s Executive Director Lorry Herdeen BROWARD PARTNERSHIP’S VISION FOR THE NHAC

At the heart of the CHAC campus is a peaceful, open-air courtyard, encircled by a two-story U-shape building at one end. On the west side of the courtyard is a colorful playground for the children who live there with their families. The CHAC has 70 spots for family members. The Pompano Beach facility will have 46.

On the back side of the CHAC courtyard is the women’s housing, and on the third side, the men’s. On the first floor one will find a computer lab and workforce development center where program participants can see boards with job openings, can participate in workshops like resume building and mock interviews, can meet with one of two

staff career counselors and can apply online.

Across the courtyard is a gym, a barber shop where volunteers give haircuts and clean shaves, and a clothing store manned by volunteers that gives away business suits, manual labor uniforms and day-to-day attire to program participants. Another room is the housewares storage area where Broward Partnership keeps things like strollers, lamps, home decorations, baby diapers and a variety of other essentials to give to graduating program participants who are moving on to more permanent housing. A large cafeteria serves three meals a day.

At the entrance of CHAC is a lobby where new program candidates who have already been assessed and referred to Broward Partnership by TaskForce Fore the Homeless meet with case managers who assess their eligibility for various housing and benefit programs and get them

connected to needed services. In this building there is also a medical facility, including a psychiatrist who can write prescriptions.

Perhaps the most intriguing part of this building, however, is the working dental offices. In the hallway hangs hundreds of miraculous transformation pictures of program participants who received new smiles through Broward Partnership’s dentists. Each before and after is striking — each person’s once gnarly, jagged jawlines are turned into bright, shiny, white smiles, completely transforming their entire demeanor. Once unapproachable, they now appear presentable and confident.

Esposito said the organization plans, in time, to re-create all these programs at the NHAC. Most of them she said can be expected by June or July, with the exception of the dental program, which will take time to implement.

Each part of the program — from the barber shop, to the gym, cafeteria to the workforce development center, and eventually the dental program — will need volunteers.

Individuals and groups will be able to volunteer at the NHAC starting approximately at the end of June. If you are OPPOSITE Participants in the Broward Partnership program at the Central Homeless Assistance Center line up for a fresh meal.

According to the organization’s 2017 annual report, Broward Partnership served approximately 100,000 meals in 2017. ABOVE LEFT An individual who enters Broward Partnership’s program after being assessed and referred by Broward County’s assessment protocol immediately meets with a case manager to discuss the individual’s needs. Every individual at Broward Partnership is assigned a case manager. ABOVE RIGHT An individual gets a new smile at Broward Partnership’s dental office located in the Central Homeless Assistance Center in Fort Lauderdale. In 2017, 2,902 dental procedures were performed for homeless individuals.

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interested in volunteering or scheduling an informational presentation at your school or business, please contact Ryan R. Coote, the Chief Development Officer for Broward Partnership, at (954) 832-7029 or email rcoote@bphi.org.

Broward Partnership is also actively looking to form community partnerships with individuals and organizations. She has planned numerous events at homeowners associations, businesses and civic groups to share Broward Partnership’s vision.

Broward Partnership is also in need of donations, which can be dropped off Monday through Sunday from 7am to 7pm at the Blount Road facility at 1700 Blount Road in Pompano Beach. The center’s most needed items right now are rollable suitcases, personal hygiene items, canned or dried food, new underwear and socks for adults and children, powdered laundry detergent, baby wipes, diapers and gently-used clothes or shoes.

Staff positions at the NHAC and Broward Partnership are also needing to be filled, including an RN position in the NHAC medical facility.

THE CONTROVERSIAL DECISION TO CHANGE OPERATORS & SAINT LAURENCE’S PLEA FOR HELP

While many have publicly applauded the county commission’s decision to change operators and have lauded Broward Partnership’s vision at the NHAC, the former operators of the NHAC, Saint Laurence Chapel and Miami Rescue Mission, have questioned the county’s actions.

Before April 1, the NHAC was jointly operated by Miami LEFT Shelter beds at Broward Partnership’s Central Homeless Assistance Center. OPPOSITE Saint Laurence operated without a full kitchen at the North Homeless Assistance Center for years, but made due. A volunteer cooks chicken on a grill in the parking lot.

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Rescue Mission (formerly known as Broward Outreach) and Saint Laurence Chapel. Miami Rescue Mission has been operating homeless services since 1922 in both Miami-Dade County and Broward County, and was asked in 1991 by Pompano Beach to help with the City’s homeless.

Saint Laurence Chapel has been serving the homeless community of Pompano Beach for 31 years. Saint Laurence began as a grassroots effort by some members of the local religious community to help schizophrenic and other mentally ill citizens who were left without care after many state mental health facilities shut down during the government’s push for deinstitutionalization in the 70s and 80s.

Both Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission operated out of the NHAC for roughly 15 years. According to both Saint Laurence’s Executive Director Lorry Herdeen and Miami Rescue Mission’s president Rev. Ron Brummit, the organizations were given only 60 days notice to vacate the NHAC, leaving them little time to get affairs in order.

“I heard they [the county commission] had thought about this in September. If they had just said then, ‘Ok we’re not going to renew the lease, we’re doing this [bringing in Broward Partnership], that would have been so much kinder than just slapping us in the face with ‘You’ve got two months.’ It was pretty shocking,” Herdeen said.

Rev. Ronald Brummitt, the president of Miami Rescue Mission echoed Herdeen’s shock.

“I’m just kind of blown away by this -- it’s taken us by surprise,” he said at a Broward County Commission Meeting on January 29. “We had no idea, no idea, that our contract would not be renewed. This affects the homeless that we serve, it affects almost 100 staff members, it affects 36,000 donors and supporters here in Broward County, it affects 56,000 donors and supporters in Dade

county and it’s probably going to affect our ability to serve the homeless.”

Rev. Brummit also pointed out that the city did not issue a RFP (Request for Proposal) for the NHAC for this change in operations. While Broward Partnership had submitted two RFPs in previous years, there was no recent proposal made.

While Miami Rescue Mission will continue to operate their facilities in Miami and Hollywood, the future of Saint Laurence is deeply precarious. As a much smaller organization, Saint Laurence was deeply dependent on the county’s space at the NHAC and on its funding for the 29 low demand emergency overnight beds it had been operating. Herdeen said that without the space and funding, Saint Laurence may not survive. The organization’s board of directors has given Herdeen until the end of June to secure affordable space from which to operate, or the nonprofit will most likely fold.

“We are at a crossroads and in crisis as to whether we can survive this transition,” Herdeen said. “We must find a building with low or no rent. If we do not obtain a place for our ministry, it may mean the end of Saint Laurence’s 31 years of services to this very needy population.”

Herdeen also raised her concerns that Pompano Beach now has no low-demand emergency overnight beds for individuals not participating in Broward Partnership’s program, either because they are on the wait list or are “fringe cases” that don’t fit in to the program — such as mental or physical disabilities that make individuals less apt to do or stay in the program.

Saint Laurence’s staff nurse, Lonette Avery, said she has been in contact with several of Saint Laurence’s former clients who are now sleeping on the streets. One of those

clients, Avery said, had just completed her schooling and was in the process of looking for a job when Saint Laurence closed. While that client still has access to the north day respite center, she sleeps on the street at night, which Avery said will definitely hinder her progress.

Herdeen said if Saint Laurence does miraculously find a space from which to operate before the end of June, she will attempt to renegotiate a new contract with the county for funding for the low-demand emergency overnight beds.

When asked why Broward County decided to replace Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission and terminate funding for low-demand emergency overnight beds at a county commission meeting on January 29, Mandy Wells, deputy director of Broward County’s human services department said there were “a number of factors.”

The NHAC under the operations of Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission had a history of receiving community complaints about loitering, large crowds, dirty conditions and inconsistencies between how the two operators functioned.

Miami Rescue Mission was also deeply criticized

by County Commission Mayor and District Two Commissioner Mark D. Bogen for abruptly shutting down their overnight facilities last October in response to a contract dispute with the county. Miami Rescue mission reportedly shut down a total of 60 overnight beds in Hollywood and Pompano for about a week. The president of Miami Rescue Mission, Rev. Ron Brummit, said the shutdown was strictly a result of being financially strapped without an agreed contract for the overnight beds from the county.

“We’re not holding a knife to people’s throats. It’s just economics,” Brummit told the Sun Sentinel in October.

“We’re putting out $100,000 cash a week. That’s for both centers … without a contract.”

County Mayor Bogen, however, publicly reamed Rev. Brummit.

“I sit here very angry,” Mayor Bogen said. “I’m disgusted how you [Rev. Brummit] contributed and ordered that the facility in Pompano keep 60 people outside one night because of a negotiating tactic with Broward County. You weren’t getting what you wanted with Broward County, so you kept nearly 60 people on the street…That’s disgusting.

When you will use homeless people as a negotiating tactic…finally the county has made a great decision to put in a quality operator.”

Herdeen said Saint Laurence was told by the county the decision was made out of “convenience, not cause.”

Wells echoed this: “We decided it was much more efficient and impactful to have one service operator that would provide all services up there.”

Herdeen has asked for the community’s support in finding a space for Saint Laurence. She can be contacted at lorryh@att.net or by phone at 954-972-2958. Y

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@ pointpubs. com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15) $$ Moderate ($17-$35) $$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

POMPANO BEACH

straight from the hills of Tuscany. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$

And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy chef Eric Kaszubinski’s modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many 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 sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German 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 side 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. 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 $$

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

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 $$ Caffe Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ This darling little spot on Atlantic

Blvd. is exactly the sort of neighborhood place locals long for.

They serve up all your Italian favorites, plus a few that maybe you didn’t know you love. On a recent trip, we had the smoked salmon pizza for lunch. It was fresh, tasty and satisfying.

They have a full menu with salads, sandwiches and entrees.

Also, it’s a great place to grab a cappuccino. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 $$

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery will impress you.

We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano

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Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place

with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

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

2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $

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 Ital-

ian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or enjoy a cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95.

SOUTH FLORIDA’S NEWEST FRESH-CATCH CULINARY EXPERIENCE

NOW OPEN FOR DINNER HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3PM-7PM COMPLIMENTARY VALET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

RESERVATIONS: 954-944-9515 OR OPENTABLE.COM 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach - Located inside the Fort Lauderdale Marriott® Pompano Beach Resort & Spa

“Best “Best German German Restaurant Restaurant 2015” 2017” New Times

Dining Out Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. In ct it’s worth 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

Great Indian Grill. INDIAN This place is truly the definition of a hidden gem. If you like Indian food, this is a “must-try” right here in Pompano Beach. Proof of their success is that they have already taken over the space next door. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. We think we saw Albus Dumbledore sipping a pint in the corner. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754222-8671 $$

954.785.7565

Mon - Sat 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Sun 4p.m. - 9p.m. We accept reservations 2209 East Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach (1 block east of Federal) www.checkersoldmunchen.com

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000

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La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. 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. Expect to be delighted. 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 yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.

954-941-7830 $$$

New Yo r Thin C k Style rust Piz za Dine In • Take Out • Delivery* *(Minimum Delivery $10.00)

We cater ALL occasions Open Daily Monday-Saturday: 11am - 10pm Sunday: 4pm - 10pm

954-941-0550 • LittleItalianPizza.net 448 S. Cypress Road, Pompano Beach

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more inventive ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good.

900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-31791371 $$ Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. Of course, for your first time, you should order one of the many giant bowls of pho offered. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, 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

Located 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 $$

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian cuisine with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom

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used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) If you feel like a true indulgence, try the veal chop Milanese, a tender veal chop pounded thin, breaded and fried to crispy perfection and then topped with a tri-colore salad. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

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 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is 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 $$ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. 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. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique. 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 diavolo, 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 $$

SEASIDE AND GRILL Casual restaurant offering beachside dining, delicious seafood, flavorful steaks, & live entertainment every weekend.

Lunch and Dinner starting at 11:30am Tiki Bar featuring burgers, wings, live entertainment and craft cocktails.

Open for Breakfast (starting at 8:30am), Lunch and Dinner.

www.seasidegrill.com 1406 N. Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach

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Family Owned & Operated SINCE 1989

Dining Out 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 $

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. 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 $$$ Legends. AMERICAN Burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches and

Lunch & Dinner Full Liquor Bar 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach (954) 942-1733 • giannisofpompano.com MON-THURS 11am-2:30pm & 4-9:30pm FRI 11am-2:30pm & 4-10pm SAT 4-10pm SUN 4-9:30pm

RE-ENERGIZE YOUR ROUTINE WITH FRESH, LOCAL VEGGIES with a Social mission!

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salads plus a few entrées. Burgers and dogs range from the traditional to the inventive including one with cheddar, horseradish aioli and fried onions. Or try one of the many sandwiches such as the grilled cheese with three kinds of cheese, bacon and arugula on grilled sourdough. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $$

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 with a twist, try the lobster roll. 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 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems 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 menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai

dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more.

Start with the dumplings—the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163

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Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a

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seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s & Bob’s Pizza. ITALIAN Close to the International

Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). 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 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly.

Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance.

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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 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere

with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri.

721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$

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

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

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 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

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Extra toppings chicken, meatballs & steak substitutions, extra dipping sauces and dressings, tax and delivery additional. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other coupon! Prices subject to change without notice.

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Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador 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 for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour

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Dining Out 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 $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $

Fast & Casual POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Amy’s French Bakery & Bistro. FRENCH This quaint bakery will seduce you with the smell of their croissants in the oven.

1441 S. Dixie Hwy. W., 954-781-4211 $$

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

954-946-0333 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-7860033

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

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

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

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro set-

ting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109

La Rachetta. PIZZA You know those nights when you don’t

feel like cooking and you don’t feel like eating out? That’s where La Rachetta at Whole Foods fits the bill. Grab a seat at the wine and beer bar and enjoy one of their Piccolo Italian style pizzas. They also serve rotating daily specials which are a real steal like on Thursdays you can get a chicken parm sub and a craft brew for $8. You can’t beat it. But call ahead as the specials may change. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3500

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a whole-in-thewall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door).

Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 Soho Subs. SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES Along with the hot and cold subs you would expect, they also serve some more traditional sandwiches remeniscent of the old style New York Deli. Pastrami on rye anyone? All sandwiches are made fresh to order with a plethora of topping options. And for pickle fans, they have fantastic full or half sours. 2313 N Federal Highway, 954-889-6600

Chi-Town Chicago Italian Beef & Hot Dogs. ITALIAN

Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-7822344

Crazy Cajun Crabs. CAJUN•SEAFOOD If you are crazy for seafood and spice, this seafood joint is for you. 2710 W. Atlantic Blvd. 954-657-8349

Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sand-

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the 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

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

•AMERICAN This small place on McNab serves Chicago-style hot dogs and a plethora of other classics to choose from for lunch or dinner. 334 E. Mcnab Rd., 954-951-6465 $

Five Girls . BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Gorilla Joe’s . SANDWICHES • SALADS Pressed sandwiches, subs with Boar’s Head quality meats, fresh salads, beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider

taking something yummy with you to picnic in the sand. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7311

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlan-

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tic Blvd., 954-782-5387

wiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498

beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Amelia’s Brooklyn Pizza. PIZZA This pizza parlor located in the Venetian Isles Plaza on Sample and Federal will certainly end your craving for an authentic slice of pizza. Sold by the slice or the pie. 650 N. Federal Hwy., 954-393-0322 $$ Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

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