Lighthouse Point Magazine December 2019

DECEMBER 2019

NANCY’S MASTERPIECE NANCY LIGHTER TRANSFORMS HER TILLOTSON SQUARE TOWNHOUSE AND INVITES US IN

HOLIDAY CHEER BOAT PARADES PLUS A ROUND-UP OF LOCAL HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

ITALIAN for the HOLIDAYS OUT WITH THE HAM IN WITH THE PROSCIUTTO

Switch it up this year and serve an Italian feast

P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S

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COAsTAL-INsPIRED DEEPWATER EsTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.125 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10146045.COM

ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

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elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale’s finest estate properties offered exclusively in excess of one million dollars. It is my pleasure and privilege to represent these important estates. Please enjoy this sampling of properties from my current Coastal Resort Estates collection. I wish to thank my valued clientele for their trust, confidence and loyalty throughout the years. My relationships with both buyers and sellers are defined by discretion, integrity, professionalism at the highest level, as well as unparalleled personalized and customized service.

MODERN ZEN-LIKE DEEPWATER EsTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $2.995 MILLION

For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime.

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DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and /or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties has listed, sold or participated in the sale of these properties. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller.

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$2,495,000 5BR/ Ofc/5.5BA

$4,450,000 7BR/7.5BA

Over 7,000 total sq. ft. & 100’ of dockage with unrestricted ocean access. On the widest canal in the city and provides opportunities for some of the largest yachts.

One of a kind palatial estate on 100x198 direct intracoastal lot.

Separate building with guest house and/ or full bar.

This is a landmark estate in the community.

4210 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point

2345 NE 30th Ct, Lighthouse Point

$1,749,000 5BR/3.5BA

$1,695,000 5BR/3BA

2 Story Waterfront home with breathtaking intracoastal views. 105’ WF, Minutes to the Inlet. Move in ready!

2940 NE 23rd Pl, Pompano Beach

Completely renovated Lake Placid Estate home. 85 ft. of deepwater slip.Large eat-in Kit w/ marble floors throughout first floor. New A/C. New dock & 20K lb. boat lift.

Totally turnkey!

3150 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,249,000 4BR/3BA

$829,000 3BR/2BA

Modern Waterfront Home with lots of natural light, pool, private dock & 80’ of waterfront with direct ocean access and no fixed bridges.

Close to the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club!

4120 NE 30th Ave, Lighthouse Point

South exposure in Harbor Village and just 3 homes off the Intracoastal! Pompano Beach is one of our most advancing areas in Broward. Resort style pool built on pilings! Room to expand.

2820 NE 8th Ct, Pompano Beach $497,500 2BR/2BA

$549,000 3BR/3BA

Marina area of Lighthouse Point w/ eastern exposure in your backyard. Open floor plan w/ terrazzo floors throughout.

Oversized 2 car garage.

Lake Placid area featuring 2BD/2BAan open floor plan.

Gorgeous kitchen. Metal roof & one-car garage. Separate guest house/studio w/full bath & private entrance.

3020 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2628 NE 26th Ter, Lighthouse Point

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$2,295,000 5BR/5.2BA

$2,275,000 6BR/6.5BA

A Magnificent Tuscan Estate! All In-Suite baths, bonus club room, elevator, pantry. 4 Balconies, Summer kitchen, Heated pool, home generator.

Breezy SE point lot on the South Grand canal with amazing views! 4 bedrooms downstairs. 191 feet of water close to the inlet. Ready for your finishing touches.

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach

3700 NE 26 Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,479,000 5BR/4.5BA

$1,299,000 3BR/2BA

Awesome open floor plan. All impact glass. Two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. 90 feet of water with East exposure. Heated pool/spa and dock for a large boat!

Rare opportunity oversized South exposure lot on the North Grand Canal. Live in this home, or build your dream home.

3900 NE 25th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2710 NE 44th St, Lighthouse Point

$639,000 3BR/2BA

$629,000 3BR/2BA

Private waterfront home on large corner lot. Open floor plan with fireplace. Large master suite has whirlpool tub & sep shower. Pool/spa, 30’ dock w/ ocean access. 2-car garage.

201 SE 11th St, Pompano Beach

Pool home with great curb appeal with over sized one-car garage.

Brand new flat tile roof, impact windows & doors.

4400 NE 27th Ter, Lighthouse Point

$289,000 2BR/1BA

$279,000 2BR/2.5BA

Lowest priced pool home in the area. Upgraded home now has wood flooring, impact windows and newly painted inside and out.

261 NE 42nd St, Oakland Park

Priced to sell NOW! Completely remodeled and gorgeous. No better option in Lighthouse Point in this price range. Impact glass, granite. Qualifies for FHA financing!

2124 NE 44th Street, Lighthouse Point

John Putzig, P.A.

Susan C. Nelson, P.A.

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1815 Sabal Palm Dr. Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Bloomfield Construction Newly Constructed Estate 6BR | 6.2BA | 4CG | 10,173SF OFFERED AT $7,400,000

2550 NE 31st Court, Lighthouse Point 243’ WF Oversized Point Lot | 6BR | 7BA | 4 CG 8,345 Approx.

SF | 7 Minutes To Inlet | Completed 2019 OFFERED AT: $6,495,000

2395 NE 28TH STREET, Lighthouse Point 5BR | 6BA | 3 CG | 5,802 Approx. SF | 125’ Waterfront OFFERED AT: $4,439,000

SOLD $1,040,000

483 Pelican Way, Delray Beach 3BD | 3BA | 2CG | 3,233 SF | UP TO 60’ Boat Slip Pelican Harbor Gated community OFFERED AT $1,379,000

2315 NE 25Th Street Lighthouse Point (3+1BR) 3+2 BA | 3CG | 4,097 SF | 100’ Waterfront 5 mins to Inlet OFFERED AT $1,549,000

SOLD 4061 NE 31St Ave, Lighthouse Point 3+1BR | 3 BA | 2,625SF | 2CG | 80’WF OFFERED AT $1,149,000

2433 NE 26Th Ave, Lighthouse Point Marina ICW views 90’ WF 4BR | 4BA | 2CG | | 4,488SF OFFERED AT $2,275,000

804 SE 14th Street, Deerfield Beach 3BR | 2BA | Pool | 1,525 SF OFFERED AT $437,000

2613 NE 27th Street, Marina area Lighthouse Point 4BR | 3BA | 2CG | Pool | 3,379 SF OFFERED AT $848,000

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See our Italians for the Holidays dinner recipes on page 80, but this was our “Colombian night” at Cafe Med at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort with way too many fun people to name.

Special thanks to Tulio Castilla for the fabulous cuisine from his native Colombia.

Morning at DeGroff Park

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Home Game

Lighthouse Point resident Nancy Lighter gives us a peek inside her newly and completely renovated townhouse at Tillotson Square.

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Italian for the Holidays

If you need ideas for holiday entertaining, we’ve got you covered. The people over at Flora Foods and Chef Tulio Castilla from Cafe Med joined forces to create an extraordinary Italian holiday feast. The best part is these are easy and approachable recipes for the home cook. Salut!

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A testament to failure.

It’s that time of the year. From Lighthouse Point A’Glow to breakfast with Santa, a boat parade round-up and so much more. There are so many ways to have fun around town.

Reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on Lighthouse Point news, including a story on the FPL project to place underground wires in Lighthouse Point.

A new brewery opens at Pompano Citi Centre, a Habitat for Humanity project and more.

The most important subject you were never taught in school.

How infidelity can creep up on a relationship.

Jim Terlizzi shares his predictions for 2020.

Attorney Martin Zevin reviews new laws in Florida for 2020.

Mrs. Kossenfloffer shares a recipe for zucchini latkes (pancakes) — perfect for any holiday party.

David Ehrenfried suggests gift ideas for wine lovers; from corkscrews to aerators and of course recommendations for some actual wines.

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Creatively Speaking

A Testament to Failure

BY SUSAN ROSSER Claire gazed into the camera and muttered, “Don’t show this part.”

She had failed. Her disappointment was palpable.

Claire is Claire Saffitz, a Harvard educated and French trained freelance recipe developer and video host who rose to food-fame thanks to a series of quirky videos she makes in the Bon Apétit magazine test kitchen entitled “Gourmet Makes.” In each episode, she attempts to replicate a popular junk food item — elevating it where she can. She has tackled Cheetos, Twix, Sour Patch Kids, Mentos and Oreos to name a few. It’s not easy — even for an accomplished food-guru like Claire. She fails a lot.

And therein lies the appeal. Claire keeps it real. While most cooking videos are highly choreographed with the singular goal of making a particular recipe appear easy, “Gourmet Makes” is a testament to failure.

Claire is 33 years old, yet an unexpected streak of gray interrupts her jet black hair. This might not work on some but Claire carries it off with a certain confidence. She is unafraid of failure, so what’s a few premature grays? She is hilarious, yet also meticulous. This is a woman who measured a Cheez-It. Still, she inevitably messes up time and time again.

When Claire said “Don’t show this part,” she was wrapping up day-three of her valiant attempt to reproduce Sour Patch Kids.

Gradually, she realized all her work up to that point was for naught. She had to completely rethink everything.

I admit, I am a touch obsessed with this woman. Which is what got me asking myself “why?” She is quite funny, but I always come back to her failures.

In these times when we are witness to so many highly curated lives on social media, it’s refreshing and incredibly appealing to watch someone with some serious credentials fall flat. And she let’s it show. She doesn’t stand in front of the camera all stalwart and stoic shouting something about onward an upward. Often, she slouches onto the stool behind her work station, slumped over like a 1930s stockbroker. And I can’t help but think “OK this is a woman who found her way to Harvard.” Even her grey streak sends a message to her audience, “It’s OK, no one is perfect.”

I recently experienced a bad day in my own kitchen. I was baking an apple cake tatin for a few friends. As I was cleaning up, I noticed the glass on my candy thermometer was broken. Fully aware that no one enjoys glass in their cake, I snatched my cake

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from the oven and dumped it.

Not to be beaten down, I baked a whole new cake. The recipe calls for letting the cake cool for 15 minutes before flipping it to reveal gorgeously sticky caramelized apples. But I forgot about it. Later, when I tried to flip it, A failed attempt at apple cake tatin only half the cake actually made it out of the pan. Foiled again.

At this point I considered serving fruit. But sometime around 3pm, feeling a sense of resolve, I baked my third and final cake of the day — inspired by Claire the whole time. Thankfully, it was perfect.

What I hope is that Claire’s failures embolden me to take some more risks in and out of the kitchen. I’m seriously considering sourdough bread — which is apparently an eight-day project. As for outside of the kitchen — stand-up comedy?

I find encouragement in knowing that this smart and hardworking woman can’t figure out how to make a Mento. And I don’t think I am the only one. She enjoys a loyal following. Her video entitled “Pastry Chef Attempts to make Gourmet Skittles” had garnered just over 12 million views as of press time.

For many of us, fear of failure is a significant obstacle. If there is something you dream of doing in 2020 but are a little afraid, I suggest you watch an episode of “Gourmet Makes.” It’s not easy to make a Mento. I mean where would you even begin?

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Spend an enchanted evening in the neighborhood with family and friends. Come out to meet Santa, enjoy holiday snacks and refreshments, performances and plenty of kids’ activities.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30pm WHERE: Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27th Ave., Lighthouse Point

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND HOLIDAY CRAFTS

This event is being hosted by the Lighthouse Point Fire Rescue Department and is open to all Lighthouse Point children 12 and under. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate. After breakfast, visit the Lighthouse Point Library for the holiday craft station from 10:30am-12:30pm WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 from 10am to 12pm (crafts from 10:30am-12:30pm) WHERE: Breakfast with Santa is at the Lighthouse Point Fire Station, 3740 NE 22nd Ave., Lighthouse Point.

The holiday craft station is at the Lighthouse Point Library, 2200 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point.

Deerfield Beach Ocean Way Holiday

Enjoy the Sixth Annual Deerfield Beach Ocean Way Holiday Celebration at the International Fishing Pier. Festivities will begin at 5pm and run until 9pm. Come out for a family night of fun while walking the parade of lights display, taking your photo with Santa, enjoy snow flurries, kids’ activities, reindeer, an ice-skating rink and live entertainment throughout the event.

There will be a complimentary shuttle during the event as parking on the barrier island will be limited. Parking will be available at the Cove Shopping Center (1500 E. Hillsboro Blvd.). Attendees can make the short walk across the bridge to the event or take the complimentary shuttle service between the Cove Shopping Center and the beach. The shuttle service will run continuously from 4:30pm to 9:30pm.

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Yuletide on Atlantic 2019

Ring in another holiday season with the Yuletide On Atlantic Parade and Celebration.

The parade will begin at 6:30pm starting from Riverside Drive, heading west on Atlantic Boulevard and ending at McNab Park.

This year’s event will feature fun floats, marching bands, dancers, fire clowns, and a variety of other entertainment. After the Yuletide Parade, head over to McNab Park for children’s activities.

Parade goers can write a letter to Santa in the North Pole, have a picture taken at the photo booth ride inflatable slides, and of course, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Be sure to have your phone (or camera) charged and ready for a photo opportunity with Santa Claus and other characters joining the fun in the park.

Mayor Hardin will light the community yuletide tree to officially ring in the holiday season in Pompano Beach. Refreshments will be available in the park.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at 6:30pm WHERE: The parade starts at Riverside Drive and will head west on Atlantic Boulevard, ending at McNab Park.

COST: Free

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CELEBRATE CHANUKAH AT TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON

Bring your menorah and light candles together, shining the light of the season! Hear the story of the Maccabees through the music of the Beatles led by the Temple Beth El clergy, choirs and band. Enjoy riffs on you favorite Beatles tunes such as: “Eight Nights a Week,” “All We Need is Oil,” and “Hey Judah.” Then stay for a Chanukah dinner. Dine with a choice of a DJ dance party or classical live entertainment.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Chanukah Shabbat service starts at 6pm. The Chanukah dinner starts at 7:30pm.

WHERE: Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton DINNER COST: $20/adult, $12/child (4-12 years old); $25/adult, $15/child (4-12 years old) after Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 RSVP: Register for dinner at tbeboca.org/special-events or to Debbie Eisenberg at deisenberg@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900.

The City of Boca Raton’s 49th Holiday Street Parade welcomes more than 70 floats and groups to entertain viewers as they bring dance, lights and song to Federal Highway in Boca Raton.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2019 at 7:30pm WHERE: The parade route begins at Federal Highway and SE Fifth Street, traveling north to the Mizner Park Amphitheater.

CALM CHRISTMAS

Get creative and take a break from wrapping presents and paint a wooden shiplap pallet for the holidays at Painting with a Twist. The “twist” element is that you may bring beer and wine or purchase it during the class. This class is for the over 21 set. Check their website for classes the whole family can enjoy.

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 7, 2019 from 3-5pm WHERE: Painting with a Twist, 1185 S Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach COST: $35/per person

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Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Broward County’s drive-thru holiday lighting event is returning to Coconut Creek for 2019. The 25th edition of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights, with 3 miles of giant animated holiday displays and illuminated trees, is larger than ever blending the favorites of the past and the excitement of new creations by Brandano Displays.

A portion of the proceeds will go to Gilda’s Club of South Florida. Gilda’s Club provides free programs and services for those affected by cancer.

WHEN: Through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Open nightly from 6-10pm WHERE: Tradewinds Park, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek COST: $18/car, $40/bus or van

KIDS NIGHT OUT HOLIDAY PARTY

Drop the kids enjoy a night out or just go home and relax in a little peace and quiet. For four hours, kids will enjoy gymnastics, pizza, video games and a movie.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 from 5 to 9pm WHERE: The Pink Church, 2331 NE 26th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $30

Winter Wonderland at Beacon Light

Head over to the Shoppes at Beacon Light for a family friendly holiday celebration. There will be snow cones, face painting, a balloon artist, kids’ crafts and a visit from Santa himself. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots and receive a drawing ticket for a chance to win $250 in gift cards.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30pm WHERE: The Shoppes at Beacon Light, 2400 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point COST: Free

HOLIDAY SIP AND SHOP

Enjoy a night out to support local artists, businesses and the non-profit, My Safe Harbor. This holiday shopping event is free to attend, but you must register your ticket online at eventbrite.com. The first 50 ladies to sign in get a swag bag full of goodies. Support local businesses while you enjoy live music and food trucks. You do not have to be a Housewife! All women from all walks of life are welcome and encouraged to attend.

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: My Safe Harbor supports women and their children who have experienced abuse. Please bring unwrapped toys.

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm WHERE: 26 Degrees Brewing, 2600 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free, but must register online at eventbrite.com

SANTA BRUNCH

Meet Santa by the sea as he travels from the North Pole to Deerfield Beach. Complimentary photos will be available.

Reservations are highly recommended.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 from 10am to 2pm WHERE: Oceans 234, 234 N Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach

CHRISTMAS ON LAS OLAS

The business owners on Las Olas open their doors and hearts to children of all ages as they transform the downtown East Las Olas corridor into an urban winter wonderland. This one-of-a-kind event in South Florida features real snow. Christmas on Las Olas is a family tradition for generations of local residents and visitors.

There’s even a sledding hill.

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 from 5 to 10pm WHERE: East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale COST: Free

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A Rat Pack Christmas Tribute

An Andrea Bocelli Christmas Tribute

Take a trip back in time and enjoy this Rat Pack tribute performance that will include holiday classics such as “That’s Amore,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “My Funny Valentine” and more holiday favorites.

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 from 7:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $25

Seasons of Love Holiday Show

National recording artist Franco Corso will captivate you with his voice. He has been compared to the great Andrea Bocelli. Corso hypnotizes audiences with his sensual and powerful vocals, from baritone to tenor, dramatic stage presence and charismatic showmanship. His musical talent has been labeled powerful, enchanting and sophisticated. This tribute show includes complimentary cheesecake and coffee.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 from 7:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $25

Join South Florida Jubilee Chorus as the a cappella women’s group explores the “Seasons of Love” through music. Singing in four-part harmony, the chorus will perform songs that explore the four seasons of the year and the various types of love people experience in life.

Ringing in the new year with “Auld Lang Syne,” the chorus will visit the seasons through songs such “Slow Dancing in the Snow,” “This Is Me,” “God Bless America,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “And So It Goes,” to name a few. The final act will include a host of holiday songs.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 from 3 to 5pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $23/adults; $7.50/children 12 and under

Holiday Print Card Workshop

This year skip the box cards and send your friends and loved ones an original work of art in celebration of the winter holiday season or to invite them to your festivities. Led by Artist in Residence Andrea Huffman, this Holiday Card Print Workshop will make you think outside the box. Each student will design and carve an original stamp to print on cards and envelopes. Topics such as adding text, or multi-color printing will be discussed to create a unique set of cards.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 from 11am to 3pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $25

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Boat Parades Plus GREATER POMPANO BEACH AND LIGHTOUSE POINT HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

Once again, decorated boats will light up the Intracoastal Waterway. The parade is put on by the Pompano Beach - Margate - Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce and chaired by Rhonda Bunker. The parade begins at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach and runs north to Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach.

Thanks to the efforts of boat owners in our community, this year will be the biggest parade in the history of this annual event.

The parade begins at 7pm. Keep in mind, boats travel at about 3 to 5 knots, therefore the farther north you are the later the parade will start. Atlantic Boulevard and 14th Street Causeway Bridges will be in the upright position by 6:30pm and will not be usable for automobile traffic until the parade concludes. Enjoy this year’s event.

When: Friday, Dec. 13 from 6-10pm WHERE: 125 Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach

POMPANO BEACH BOAT PARADE VIEWING DINNER AT SANDS HARBOR RESORT & MARINA

Experience the Pompano Beach Boat Parade from Pompano’s premier spot.

With unobstructed views of the parade, the Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant is a great spot for you and your family to enjoy this holiday tradition. Not only will you have amazing views of the parade, you and your family will enjoy food and live entertainment to make your evening a night to remember. The restaurant is offering free parking with the purchase of a ticket (based on availability).

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13 from 6-10pm WHERE: Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, 125 Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach COST: Tickets range from $30 to $90 per person and are available on eventbrite.com

THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade starts at Stranahan House traveling east along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. The parade takes approximately two-and-a-half hours to view from one location.

Private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups and more.

The Grandstand Viewing Area is the best place to view with a festival atmosphere prior to the parade.

Member of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club will be parading their decorated boats throughout the canals of Lighthouse Point. For more information contact Mimi Laser at mimilaser53@gmail.com WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5:30pm WHERE: Participating boats will meet at the yacht Club. All others are invited to watch as the boats make there way around town.

Tickets are: $30/adult with bus ticket; $27/per person for groups of 20 or more; $25/children 10 and under. All seats are reserved, assigned and located in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park on the Northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd. and the Intracoastal.

The gates open at 3:30pm to the Grandstand Viewing Area. Come early (no pets please) to enjoy all of the amenities.

The Parade should arrive at the park area at approximately 7:30pm.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm For more information visit winterfestparade.com.

BOCA RATON BOAT PARADE

Enjoy the parade from Red Reef Park (west), the Wildflower Property, or Silver Palm Park viewing areas. Bridges over the Intracoastal are held in the up position for approximately 45 minutes during the parade. Please avoid these areas during estimated closing times to avoid traffic delays.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8pm WHERE: The parade travels on the Intracoastal Waterway from the C-15 Canal at the Boca Raton/Delray Beach border and will head south to the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge in Deerfield Beach.

COST: Free viewing areas: Red Reef Park (west), the Wild Flower Property or Silver Palm Park.

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LUNCH WITH ART: VISUAL ARTS

Movies in the Park

This month’s movie will be “The Grinch.” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and your holiday spirit to this free, family-friendly monthly event. Remember, “He’s a mean one, Mr. Grinch.”

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at 7pm WHERE: Community Park/MultiPurpose Field, 1700 NE Eighth St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

Music Under the Stars

Enjoy an evening of great music and entertainment as Briny Irish Pub presents Music under the Stars every second Friday of the month. The featured band for this event is Party Express (70’s, 80’s Dance).

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 14, 2019 at 7pm WHERE: Great Lawn located at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Boulevards COST: Free

Old Town Untapped

Stroll along the streets of Old Town Pompano and enjoy craft beers from some of Pompano’s own breweries along with arts, crafts, jewelry and more from local artisans. You can also enjoy live music and food truck offerings for purchase.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 (first Friday of the month) from 6 to 9pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

It’s good for your brain to try new things. Every Wednesday you can nourish your creative juices at The Bailey Contemporary Arts during your lunch hour. No two weeks are the same as each new workshop offers a different creative experience and encourages you to step out of the mundane and explore your potential. Each simple, hands-on project becomes an escape from the daily stresses of life and reminds you how beauty can be found in even the simplest of projects.

Guests are invited to bring their lunch.

Seats will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis as space is limited. However, even if the workshop reaches capacity, guests are able to explore the newest exhibits in the gallery, take the time to learn about upcoming programs, workshops and volunteer opportunities.

For more information call 954-284-0141.

WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach WHEN: Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm (12/4 making forests; 12/11 paper houses; 12/18 letter locking) COST: Free

LYRICS LAB

Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every third Wednesday of the month.

Tickets purchased on Eventbrite are valid for any future Lyrics Lab! Bring your latest work — poems, verse, songs, lyrics, jokes, stories, and beats to share in an intimate space with hosts and poets, accompanied by a two-piece house band. If you are interested in performing, arrive early to get your name on the list.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at 8pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

LUNCH WITH ART: POETRY

On the first Thursday of each month, take a break from your day, bring your lunch and unleash your creativity. As you eat, enjoy a unique cultural experience that turns us all into poets. Each month, create, listen or watch different poems designed to spark the artist in you. Each workshop encourages you to step out of the mundane and explore your potential and escape from the daily stresses of life while remembering how beauty can be found in even the simplest of words. Guests are invited to bring their lunch and a friend.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at 12:15pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

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Stroll through the The Shoppes at Beacon Light for a fun holiday filled night for the whole family.

• Meet Santa • Snow Cones • Crafts for Kids • Balloon Artist • Face Painting • Goodie Bag Giveaway • Popcorn

Bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots and receive a Drawing Ticket for a chance to win $250 in Giftcards

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Plant a Living Christmas Tree

LIFE DRAWING STUDIO

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By Donna Torrey figure drawing, is a great way to improve your drawing skills and your visual perception. Life drawing trains your eye to catch things that photos not show.

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Pompano Beach Green Market

The Seasonal Green Market Pompano Beach is presented by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Head over to the green market where shoppers can find local farmers and producers of local goods — from honey to cookies to Indian food and much more. Come out and shop a variety of holistic, natural and organic products from local businesses and experience all the market has to offer. There is even a free yoga class from 10-11am.

WHEN: Saturdays, Dec, 7, 14, 21, 29, 2019 from 8am to 1:30pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

DEERFIELD BEACH SEAFOOD FEST

Island Boyz Conch Shack presents a Seafood Festival at the Brandsmart USA parking lot Dec. 7 from 5 to 9pm. There will be a plethora of seafood food trucks all in one location.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 from 5 to 9pm WHERE: BrandsMart USA, 821 Southwest Natura Blvd. Deerfield Beach COST: Free

PALM BEACH FOOD & WINE FEST

Foodies can take a short car ride north to the famed city of Palm Beach and enjoy this four-day epicurean extravaganza. As of press time, some events had sold out, but tickets were still available for several dinners.

WHEN: Dec. 12 through Dec. 15, 2019 WHERE: Various restaurants throughout the Palm Beaches COST: $95/per person $195/per person per event (Packages of events are also available). To buy tickets visit pbfoodwinefest.com.

Darioush Wine Dinner

Enjoy a five-course dinner at Papa’s Raw Bar. Guests will enjoy inventive dishes prepared by the chefs at Papa’s Raw Bar. Each course will be served with a different Darioush wine from chardonnay to cabernet and more. These events sell out quickly.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019; 6:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: Papa’s Raw Bar, 4610 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point COST: $200/per person

SUNDAY MORNING YOGA ON THE GREAT LAWN

Join your neighborhood yogis on the beach for a one-hour yoga practice that is healing, empowering and uplifting. This event is hosted by Yoga 4 Life studio.

WHEN: Sundays from 9 to 10am WHERE: The Great Lawn at the corner of E Atlantic Blvd. and A1A, Pompano Beach COST: Donations are appreciated

FULL MOON YOGA

Once a month, local yogis gather on the Great Lawn under a full moon for a night of yoga. This event is hosted by Yoga 4 Life studio.

WHEN: (dates are subject to change — maybe sometimes they have a mostly full moon.)

WHERE: The Great Lawn at the corner of E Atlantic Blvd. and A1A, Pompano Beach COST: Donations are appreciated

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Building a Feminist Archive: Cuban Women Photographers in the U.S.

Enjoy this opening reception held during Old Town Untapped. Building a Feminist Archive: Cuban Women Photographers in the US shows the varied contributions of Cuban women artists living and working in the United States since the seventies when the concept of a collective Latino identity became crucial. It is curated

by Aldeide Delgado, founder and director of Women Photographers International Archive.

The artists in the exhibition started to attend art schools and found themselves inspired by and responding to the social movements of their time. They created new images of their communities and examined pluricultural experiences challenging the notion of being exclusively Cuban or American. This show reveals artwork rarely seen or exhibited, and at the same time promotes reflection on the social, cultural and political identities of Cuban women artists in the United States within the current discussion of Latinx art.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Aurora de Armendi, Carlotta Boettcher, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Coco Fusco, Nereida Exhibit curator Aldeide Delgado, founder García Ferraz, Silvia Lizama, María Martínezand director of Women Photographers Cañas, Yali Romagoza, Gladys Triana and International Archive.

Juana Valdés.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival

Exit 36 is a four-day poetry festival that serves the community through educational, theatrical and literary performances at three of Pompano Beach’s cultural arts venues – Bailey Contemporary Arts, Historic Ali Cultural Arts and Pompano Beach Cultural Arts. The festival nurtures, supports and showcases writers, facilitators and artists from all over the country to honor the creative genius of our own cultural arts pioneers. Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival activities and events are open to the public.

The festival features writing workshops, community service opportunities, local business support, a beach party, food trucks, vendors and more. In its second year, the objectives remain the same — to pay homage to poetry, spoken word, literacy, community engagement, and to celebrate the arts.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 14 WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd., Suite 1, Pompano Beach; Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach; Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Pompano Beach COST: $10

OPENING RECEPTION FOR THROUGH THEIR EYES EXHIBITION

This holiday season, Pompano Beach’s young artists submitted artwork that reflects their view of the world. Artwork selected will be exhibited at the Historic Ali Cultural Arts.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at 5pm WHERE: Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach

OPENING RECEPTION FOR PALIMPSEST

BY ALICIA RODRIGUEZ

This exhibition features largeformat mixed media paintings — monochromatic at first look — that create a metaphoric connection between the tragic events taking place in her native country of Venezuela and Dante’s “Inferno.” Through detailed observation, the viewer discovers the different layers with multiple materials applied to each of the surfaces exhibited, each layer and each texture reflecting on the artist’s experiences as she faced political turmoil in her lifetime. Each painting is approached as a manuscript that has told many stories on the same page.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 from 6-10pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

SOULFUL SUNDAYS

Soulful Sundays features local performers and bands in various genres ranging from soul, R&B, blues, jazz and funk. This program creates a musical experience that enriches as well as celebrates the history and culture of the African American community in Pompano Beach. This month, you will enjoy a musical experience with Mojo Ike and Val Woods, a Miami-based blues duo who just returned from an 18-city European tour.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 9pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Pompano Beach Cost: $5

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

FPL Will Place Underground Lines in Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach Florida Power & Light has selected portions of Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach, as well as other areas in Broward County, to be part of a pilot program that will convert certain overhead neighborhood power lines to underground lines. Burying the power lines is part of FPL’s ongoing efforts to reduce outages during storms, particularly hurricanes.

The three-year pilot project, which started at the end of 2018, is called the Storm Secure Underground Program. It is being carried out

by FPL in different municipalities throughout its service territory, which includes 35 counties, or just over half the state of Florida.

In Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach, the pilot program is slated to start in the first quarter of 2020, said Tim Hogans, FPL’s external affairs manager of northern Broward County. In Pompano Beach, the pilot program started in November, Hogans said.

Overhead-to-underground conversions will take place in strategic areas throughout each city, based on FPL’s internal metrics.

FPL estimates that, in all three cities, it will take about one year from the start date to complete the work.

Approximately 80 percent of the FPL lateral and service lines in Lighthouse Point will be undergrounded through the program. The cost of the project in Lighthouse Point will be approximately $8 million, which will be covered by FPL. The existing overhead lateral power lines, which go from pole to pole, and the service power lines, which go from the pole to the house,

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will be replaced with brand new underground lines.

FPL used several criteria to determine the location of these projects, including the performance of power lines during Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, outages on power lines due to falling trees or branches, and the performance of power lines during day-to-day operations.

FPL is currently in the process of designing the projects and getting permits. All customers in Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach who will be affected by the program will receive an official letter from FPL by the end of year, so they can plan and prepare accordingly, said Hogans.

There is no cost to the municipalities to participate in the pilot program, and residents will not have to pay any out-of-pocket or upfront costs, because the project costs have been accounted for in FPL’s current rates.

Earlier this year, the Florida legislature passed a bill that allows FPL and other electric utilities to increase their rates in order to pay for improvements that will make the state’s electrical grid more resilient against hurricanes. Any rate changes would have to be approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, which regulates the utilities.

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Since 2006, FPL has spent nearly $4 billion on strengthening its entire grid, including “hardening” its feeder lines (higher voltage main power lines), which involves replacing existing poles (usually wooden) with thicker, taller concrete poles that can withstand winds up to 150 mph.

FPL will continue to harden feeder lines in Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach, and other municipalities throughout its service area.

“Undergrounding the lateral and service lines is the next step,” said Hogans. “Hopefully, we’ll see less outages all around. That’s the whole goal.”

Once the new lateral and service lines are placed underground, the power poles will remain in place because AT&T and Comcast utilities will still be on the poles. FPL will remove its power lines from the poles and cut the tops off the poles just above the lines that belong to AT&T and Comcast.

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO Underground Lines (continued) <<< the existing overhead transformers from the power poles and install transformer boxes at ground level. The transformer boxes will be placed within FPL’s approved easement areas and mounted on concrete pads. Each transformer will provide power to multiple households. FPL will work with residents to determine which yards the transformers will be placed in.

When burying the power lines, in most cases, FPL or its contractors will use low-impact drilling equipment, such as a missile bore, which minimizes disruption to property. Once construction is complete, property will be restored

to its pre-construction condition.

At the Lighthouse Point City Commission meeting on Oct. 22, City Administrator John Lavisky informed the Commission that Lighthouse Point had been selected

by FPL to participate in the pilot program.

Mayor Glenn Troast said FPL has already contacted homeowners in the city’s marina area to get easements from them, meaning permission for FPL to install its facilities on their property. All the easements need to be in place before the project begins.

It was the consensus of the Commissioners that they would like

FPL to come speak to them about the pilot program.

Hogans and members of FPL’s undergrounding program team are scheduled to be at the Lighthouse Point City Commission meeting on Dec. 10, 2019 to give a presentation about the pilot program, and to address any questions from the Commission.

There are already some homes in Lighthouse Point that have underground FPL lines, which the customers did at their own expense.

The standard practice today, based on state law, is that any new residential subdivisions are required to have underground lines, said Hogans. Y

Two Presentations Scheduled for City Commission Meeting on Dec. 10: • NEW DESIGNS FOR THE CITY’S FIRE STATION AND COMMUNITY CENTER • FPL’S PROJECT TO UNDERGROUND POWER LINES IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT At the City Commission meeting scheduled for Dec. 10, residents will have an opportunity to see the latest designs for the projects that will be funded with proceeds from the $16.5 million bond issue approved

by Lighthouse Point voters in November 2018.

Currie Sowards Aguila Architects (CSAA), the firm hired by the City to design the bond projects, is scheduled to present illustrations, renderings and site plans to the City Commission.

CSAA presented preliminary design concepts for the bond projects to the City Commission at its Aug. 13 meeting. CSAA sought input from the City Commission to get an understanding of its vision for the projects. CSAA used the feedback that was provided by the Commission to create the designs that will be presented on Dec. 10.

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with the designs, the designs, as well as the site plans, would then go to the city’s Development Review Committee (DRC), Community Appearance Board and Planning and Zoning Board. The DRC will look at technical aspects of the projects as they relate to City code requirements.

Before construction documents are prepared, everything will be brought back to the City Commission so it can see the finalized plans.

Once construction documents are completed, they will go to the Building Department for review and approval, and issuance of building permits.

The bond projects include the construction of a new two-story fire station that will have an emergency operations center on the upper floor, and will be rated for a category 5+ storm; a new community center

at Dan Witt Park; a new public works fleet maintenance building; renovation of the existing public works building; and the buildout of a second-floor community room in the library.

Also at the City Commission meeting on Dec. 10, members of the Florida Power & Light (FPL) undergrounding program team are scheduled to give a presentation about an upcoming project in Lighthouse Point that will convert approximately 80 percent of the overhead neighborhood power lines to underground lines, as part of FPL’s ongoing efforts to reduce outages during storms, particularly hurricanes (see story on page 44).

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO Ibis Bridge & Master Pump Station Projects Two major projects got underway in Lighthouse Point last month – the replacement of the Ibis Bridge and the refurbishment of a master pump station – both along Lighthouse Drive, the city’s main thoroughfare, with several long-term road closures taking effect.

Replacement of the Ibis Bridge, located on Lighthouse Drive (NE 23rd Avenue) between NE 29th Street and NE 30th Street, began on Nov. 4, and is expected to take about one year to complete. Traffic detours are now in place north and south of the bridge.

The portion of NE 29th Street between Lighthouse Drive and NE 22nd Avenue is closed, as well as the portion of NE 30th Street between Lighthouse Drive and NE 21st Avenue. However, access to residences is being maintained at all times.

The City has placed temporary speed bumps in some of the detour streets, and assigned a police officer to patrol the area to make sure motorists are maintaining the speed limit and obeying stop signs, which city officials say has been effective.

Due to the nature of the neighborhood detours, the City is encouraging motorists to bypass the work zone as much as possible by

using NE 24th Street, NE 29th Street and Sample Road (NE 36th Street) to enter and exit the south end of the city.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is carrying out and funding the construction of the new bridge at an estimated cost of $2.4 million.

The new Ibis Bridge will have a concrete barrier wall on either side of the bridge, as well as a concrete safety barrier to separate the 6-foot sidewalk on the west side of the bridge, which is an improvement over the open railing system of the old bridge, built in 1950. The additional sidewalk approaching the bridge will be 5 feet wide.

Per the City’s request, the new bridge will be 10 inches higher than the old bridge to account for sea level rise.

The second project to get underway is the refurbishment of the city’s master pump station located at the triangular-shaped median between Lighthouse Drive (NE 41st Street), NE 22nd Avenue and the access road.

A portion of NE 22nd Avenue near the pump station will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic, with a detour to NE 41st Street. The access road along the south side of

the station will also be closed. Access to driveways, sidewalks, and side streets will be maintained.

The project is estimated to take 8 months, with a completion date of June 30, 2020. The road closures are expected to be in effect until April 30, 2020.

The master pump station receives all the sewage within Lighthouse Point from 32 upstream “lift” stations, and pumps it to the Broward County North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant located at Copans Road and Powerline Road in Pompano Beach.

The pump station, which was initially installed in 1976, is being refurbished because it was having issues due to normal wear and tear, and was undergoing frequent repairs.

Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Division (WWS) is performing a total maintenance upgrade to the pump station. The refurbishment will bring it up to modern standards to yield more reliability and better odor control.

Construction activities will include concrete repairs, replacement of existing pumps, pipes and electrical components, installation of an air quality control system, and landscape improvements. Y

Blanche Ely House Museum Takes a Nostalgic Look at The High School Years The Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach is currently presenting “Ceremony: An Exhibition of Community Celebrations,” a nostalgic look at homecoming festivities

and other events from the 1950s to 1970s, the era when Blanche General Ely was the

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principal of Blanche Ely High School.

Curated from memorabilia in the museum’s archives, the exhibition features photos and artifacts from previous homecoming parades, proms, sports banquets, and other events. Displays include vintage homecoming crowns and fashion items, as well as interactive components.

“Homecoming is an especially significant and emotional time for the alumni of Blanche Ely High School,” said Phyllis Korab, the city’s Cultural Affairs Director. “Students who were fortunate enough to have been molded by Mrs. Ely are forever filled with gratitude for her strong yet loving guidance.”

Ely fought to bring quality education to

Pompano’s African-American youth at a time when schools were segregated.

Ely, who first came to Pompano in 1923 as a young teacher, earned several degrees, including a master of education degree from Columbia University in New York. In the late 1920s, she was principal of the Pompano Beach Colored School, which was later renamed Blanche Ely High School, and transferred to the site of the existing high school, while Ely was still principal.

The current exhibition will run through March 31, 2020. All events and tours are free and open to the public.

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Chuck McLaughlin Honored for Making Heroes Memorial Shrine A Reality

BY MARIE PULEO • PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Mayor Glenn Troast and Chuck McLaughlin

Chuck McLaughlin, Kimberly Eisenmann-Byerly and SuzAnne Devin Clark

Lighthouse Point resident and Vietnam War veteran Chuck McLaughlin was honored at the Nov. 12 City Commission meeting for his efforts to create the Heroes Memorial Shrine in Frank McDonough Park, which was unveiled last year.

A proclamation was read by Mayor Glenn Troast, commending McLaughlin’s resolve to establish a fitting tribute to local veterans after he discovered that Army Lance Corporal Dale Wilkinson – the only Lighthouse Point combat veteran killed in Vietnam – had not been properly recognized for his sacrifice.

McLaughlin campaigned to not only build a formal tribute to Corporal Wilkinson, but to create a permanent memorial to honor all men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces, as well as Lighthouse Point’s first responders.

The memorial received critical support from The Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the Archdiocese of Miami, Gallo Herbert Architects, the City of Lighthouse Point, and an Eagle Scout project headed by Ryan Kolb from Troop 238 in Lighthouse Point.

“The City of Lighthouse Point thanks Chuck for his unselfish devotion to his fellow veterans as well as his commitment to see that those who have served are properly honored,” said Troast.

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Justine Morgan (second from left), Charitable Funds Services Director at the Community Foundation of Broward presented checks from the James C. Acheson Fund to Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin, Parks and Recreation Director Becky Lysengen (far right) and Mayor Glenn Troast (left). For more information about the $61,520 donation from Lighthouse Point resident Dr. James C. Acheson, visit pointpubs.com.

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An Important Subject You Were Never Taught in School (HINT: IT INVOLVES YOUR ATTITUDE )

BY CRAIG HALEY IT WAS ONE OF THOSE BUSY SUNDAYS! BOTH MY WIFE AND I GOT OUR WORKOUT IN THE MORNING, RAN SOME ERRANDS THEN HAD TO BE AT A PARTY AT A FRIEND’S HOUSE AT 1:00.

After hanging out there for a few hours, we headed to the bowling alley in Pompano for my daughter’s best friend’s birthday party. We hung out there for a couple hours and had a blast.

During that time, my daughter was trying to win a Nintendo Switch from one of the arcade games in the alley. She tried, and tried, and tried. With each attempt her frustration grew, and before you know it, the tears and emotions started flowing.

This caused us to leave the bowling alley. In the car, she was explaining to me how the arcade game robbed her. In her mind, the arcade game cheated her out of it! To my daughter’s credit, she even pleaded her case to the guy who worked the front counter at the bowling alley. Who knows, maybe she will be a lawyer?

I asked her to think about all the blessings and good fortune she had in her life. We talked about her health, nice house, toys, vacations and more. Nothing switched her out of this funk.

She responded with, “Dad, I’m sure they have them on Amazon.

Can we order one?” I smiled because she was truly focused on solutions, and then politely told her, “No.” Kids!

Next, my daughter asked me if there were some chores she could do to earn money for her Switch. I told her we all do chores around the house because we all make the house dirty. We don’t get paid to clean up our own messes.

Later, I brought a solution to the table that motivated her. I got this idea from the late, great author, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones.

He had his kids read books on attitude, goals and good habits. If they completed the book and demonstrated what they learned, Charlie paid his kids twice: first in the form of cash; and second, he deposited an equal amount of money in their bank account for the future.

I decided to do the same thing. I suggested that we read one of my favorite books, “The Little Gold Book of Yes! Attitude” by my mentor, Jeffrey Gitomer. My offer was we would read the book together as many times per week as possible, and we would listen to the audio book in the car on the way home from school. She goes to Virginia Shuman Young in Fort Lauderdale, so we have a good 40-45-minute drive. My offer would turn the driving time into learning time.

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Once she completed the book and she started demonstrating a positive attitude, she would have then earned her game. And I would put extra bonus money in her bank account.

She was excited, and then asked, “Can we start now?” I smiled, and enthusiastically said “yes!”

We read for 40 minutes that Sunday night, and I watched her attitude and emotions improve. She was a different kid in 10 minutes. She was happy and motivated. I was thrilled This approach may not be for everyone; however, it is working wonderfully for our family. More importantly than just handling a meltdown from an 8-year-old, is that she is now learning how to act and think positively. That will serve her for a lifetime.

I truly believe that positive attitude should be an ongoing required subject for everyone (both kids and adults). We all know to be positive, however I once heard that successful people don’t need to be told what to do, but we all need reminders.

I know I do. That’s why I have become an avid reader of positive, inspiring books. It helps me keep my head on straight. Life skills, such as positive attitude, are a huge part of the character education program at Elite Force Martial Arts. I learned early on from my instructors to be, think, and act positively.

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BY DR. JILL SELBACH

IT IS QUITE THE MOMENTOUS OCCASION WHEN TWO PEOPLE JOIN TOGETHER IN MATRIMONY. THE HOPES FOR THE FUTURE ABOUND. MANY COUPLES CHOOSE TO ENGAGE IN PRE-MARITAL counseling to look at the common issues over which married people have conflicts: money, religion, sex and in-laws. Every long term relationship has its ups and downs and not all people commit to marriage with the understanding that it will take some work during the course of a lifetime together. This is something I see very frequently. People have unreasonable expectations about marriage and long term committed relationships.

From a professional’s perspective, couples can drift apart and there are warning signs when people are at risk for an affair.

These things start out as very innocent and can quickly turn into risky business. We need to catch infidelity before it becomes infidelity.

• EMOTIONALLY DETACHING FROM THE MARRIAGE. Spending

less time together, communicating less and not addressing these feelings as they arise and lead to greater issues.

• NOTICING OTHERS (RIPE FOR THE PICK’N). When you are not engaged with your significant other it is more likely you will notice others and be noticed. The most important thing in a relationship is protecting it with good boundaries.

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• BEGINNING TO TAKE AN INTEREST IN THOSE WHO CATCH YOUR EYE. Not just looking but starting up a conversation

and approaching people.

• CHANCE MEETINGS WHERE YOU HAPPEN TO RUN INTO THE SAME PERSON. You might find you change your route to work

or stop at a new coffee shop to have a “chance” meeting.

• ARRANGING ACTUAL TIMES AND PLACES TO MEET UP UNDER INNOCENT PRETENSES. Helping out a “friend” who is

going through something or meeting to discuss an issue about which this person has professional knowledge.

• LONGER CONVERSATIONS THAT GO BEYOND SMALL TALK.

These conversations begin to take on a more intimate quality of sharing personal information. This is where one can become emotionally involved with another person putting the relationship in jeopardy without a physical component but making a step toward a physical encounter more likely.

• PLAYFUL AND AFFECTIONATE TOUCHING. You find yourself touching someone far more than is typical and in a flirtatious manner.

• MEETING FOR PLEASURE. Scheduling times to meet because you enjoy each other’s company.

• PLANNED PHYSICAL ENGAGEMENT. Purposefully meeting someone to have a sexual encounter.

Don’t open yourself up to infidelity. Discuss boundaries within the relationship with which you both are comfortable. This needs to include social media, messaging others, having friends of the opposite sex that your partner does not know, socializing alone with someone of the opposite sex, etc. It is important to be on the look out for signs that you are drifting away from your partner, or your partner is drifting from you, and address it immediately. It is very difficult for relationships to bounce back from infidelity. It most certainly can be done but it is a difficult road for most. Best to create a strong, committed, loving relationship. Next month I’ll go into ways to keep your relationship strong. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Tidbits & Trivia

Predictions for 2020

BY JIM TERLIZZI

FIRST, ALLOW ME TO REMIND YOU OF MY CREDENTIALS, WHICH MAKE ME THE WORLD’S GREATEST PROGNOSTICATOR: I am a graduate of FSU (Florida Seer University), where I earned a B.S. in BS. In a previous life I was an assistant to the Oracle at Delphi.

Finally, I am the owner of a genuine Swarovski-Romanian-Gypsycertified crystal ball which, although used, has very low mileage. It formerly was operated by a little old lady only on Sundays, and is the top-of-the-line model from Clairvoyants “R” Us. The following predictions are subject to a plus or minus 2 percent margin of error: • Sylvester Stallone will win an Academy Award for his movie “Rocky and Rambo versus Godzilla,” which will be followed by 18 sequels.

• Researchers will determine that cigarettes are good for you — if you eat them. The filters provide excellent roughage.

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• Transylvania will produce a new blood-sucking monster who dresses in women’s clothes. He will be known as “Dragula”.

• The media will change their rules for proclaiming someone a “crazy cat lady.” To earn that designation, she will have to be owned (sic) by at least 11 cats.

• Zoologists will discover a new Three-Toed-Sloth in Panama. It will have four toes. It will be called the FourToed-Sloth. If you count both feet, it will make eight the hard way. (Craps players will understand.)

• Geometry students will realize that all sides of the Bermuda Triangle are the same length. This will require that it be re-named the Bermuda Equilateral Triangle.

• The federal government will put an end to long waits in doctors’ offices. A new law will force doctors to pay patients $5 for every minute they wait beyond their appointment time. Of course, this will create a new problem, as cagey patients will try to earn $300 per hour by calling in bomb scares.

• Dentists will be required by the American Dental Society to undergo sensitivity training. Once a week, for 30 minutes, they will have to soak in a vat of Sensodyne toothpaste.

• Those who can afford it will have a new option upon their demise. For $250,000 one can be fired into geosynchronous orbit above the Earth. For an extra $20,000 they can be fitted with light emitting diodes that spell out their name, or the space can be leased to advertisers such as Cadavers “R” Us. Payback to defray the entire cost of the trip is estimated to be 22 years.

The world will end on November 13 (a Friday naturally). Well, not quite. That will be the day that chocolate is found to be carcinogenic. To me that is the end of the world.

The FDA will ban smart phones. This will initiate a new illness — Scroll Withdrawal Syndrome. The treatment will be simple.

It will require wearing a catcher’s mitt on the hand that did the scrolling.

The Florida lottery will come out with a new scratch-off game. A ticket will cost $1,000. First prize will be $1,002. Sales will not be brisk.

Finally, astronomers will prove the existence of the mysterious “Planet Nine.”

It will be named “Ralph.” Y

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Legal Matters

Update on New Florida Laws for 2019/2020

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY IN A PREVIOUS ARTICLE, I DISCUSSED NEW LAWS THAT PASSED THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND WERE SIGNED BY GOVERNOR DESANTIS. THE PREVIOUS ARTICLE DISCUSSED the anti-semitism bill which requires that discrimination against Jewish people be treated the same as acts of racial discrimination in public schools. Anti-semitism is defined in the bill as including speech that makes dehumanizing or sterotypical allegations about the Jewish community, expresses hatred for Jews, calls for killing or harming of a Jewish person, criticizes the collective power of the Jewish community or accuses Jewish people or Israel of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust.

The previous article also discussed a bill that could eventually allow Floridians to gain access to cheaper Canadian prescription drugs; however, this bill cannot take effect without approval from the federal government, which has yet to authorize similar laws from other states. Also, there were budget cuts for state universities but funding was authorized to keep the tourist agency Visit Florida in operation until June 30, 2020.

The most important new law prohibits texting while driving and also prohibits holding a cell phone while driving in a school zone or construction zone where workers are present. The new law went into effect on October 1, 2019. There is a grace period in the law requiring police to issue warnings only through the end of 2019.

However, as of January 1, 2020, you will get a ticket which will be punished as a moving violation with three points assessed against your driver’s license. You cannot text, e-mail or do anything that involves touching the keyboard of a wireless device while you are driving. In addition, if you are talking on a cell phone in a school zone or in a construction zone where workers are present, the phone must be used in hands-free mode. A first violation will result in a fine plus court costs totaling over $100.00. Subsequent violations within five years will result in steeper fines plus court costs. If you are stopped for violating this new law as of January 1, 2020, you can also be issued a ticket for other violations, such as not using your seatbelt or child car seat infractions.

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During the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature the ban on using cell phones while driving may be expanded.

Representative Emily Slosberg, a Democrat from Boca Raton, has filed a bill that would essentially require drivers to go fully “handsfree” anywhere they are driving in the state.

A new law, which also took effect October 1, 2019, makes it a third degree felony for anyone that actively plans or solicits others to commit a hazing act which ends in a serious injury or death. The new law supplements an existing law that made it a third degree felony

for someone to haze another if the act results in death or serious injury. Now, either actively planning or soliciting others to commit a hazing act is also a third degree felony. The new law also protects from prosecution anyone who alerts authorities to a need for medical care during a hazing incident.

Also, as of October 1, 2019, anyone who kills or seriously hurts a law enforcement dog, horse or fire department search and rescue canine will face a second degree felony charge carrying a sentence of up to fifteen years in prison. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Creatively Cooking

Chanukah Zucchini Latkes

BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

This month our holiday feature article is “Italian for the Holidays.” (See page 80.) In it we feature Italian recipes you can share with family and friends during the season. In keeping with that theme, we give you zucchini latkes (pancakes) for Chanukah. These little babies are an alternative to the classic potato version and seasoned with a hit of Parmesan. Zucchini is sometimes referred to as the Italian squash — so there’s that. And as an added plus, zucchini is lower in calories than potatoes, but the frying might cancel that out. Who care? It’s the holidays.

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini, grated ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil for frying 1 bunch scallions, sliced (optional) Sour cream for serving

Preparation

Place the zucchini in a colander in the sink and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt over it, toss to combine. After 10 minutes, place the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as you can. Place the zucchini in a large bowl and add the egg, flour, chives, cornstarch and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a large pan. Drop about ¼ cups of the zucchini mixture into the pan and flatten with a spatula. Cook until golden brown and crisp on each side.

Transfer the latkes to a paper towel lined tray. Garnish with scallions if using.

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Try the Wine

Presence of Wine: Mindful Gifts for Wine Lovers

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED THOUGHTS THIS TIME OF YEAR TURN NATURALLY — OR MAYBE RELUCTANTLY — TO GIFT GIVING. WHETHER YOU APPROACH THIS TASK WITH A SENSE OF MISSION, DREAD OR excitement, here are some gift suggestions for friends, coworkers, clients, family or others you care about who like wine.

The best wine-related present may be quality wine itself… by the bottle or two or three, or by the case if you’re being especially generous or grateful. There are many alternatives to wine — loads of wine-related stuff, in fact. Wine glasses may be the most obvious, but there are also decanters, chillers, cork screws, aerators, wine preservers, wine books and magazine subscriptions, wine totes, and even Champagne sabers (for those who prefer to chop off the tops of their Champagne bottles rather than pop their corks). And beyond wine racks, there are wine refrigerators — big and small — for serious collectors as well as those who simply want their modest wine stash to keep and open at the right temperature when they want to drink it. I’ll start with the “stuff,” which by the way, can be purchased in many wine,

cooking and housewares stores as well as on internet sites, such as Amazon, IWA and Wine Enthusiast. I’ll finish with few quick wine recommendations.

Wine Stuff

WINE GLASSES AND DECANTERS: Accuse me of being a snob, but most wine — red wine especially — is more enjoyable when sipped from glasses that help make it visually appealing and also have a shape wide and high enough to safely swirl the wine and collect its aromas. (For sparkling wine, glasses should have tall, narrow flutes that reduce the surface area from which bubbles will escape.

And for sweet wines, like Port or Sauternes, it’s traditional to use shorter, smaller-bowled glasses.)

Whether wine glasses have stems or not is a matter of personal preference. Either way, they should be clear, untinted and made ideally of crystal. Crystal helps to make them thinner and harder than regular glass. One popular brand, Riedel, sells a prodigious assortment of wine glasses, each shaped specifically for a different

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Try the Wine <<< kind of wine. They’re quite expensive, however. A set of two will set you back $60 or more. It’s debatable whether the shape distinctions will make your favorite zinfandel or shiraz taste better — or worse if served in a glass designed for pinot noir or chardonnay.

Fortunately, there are high quality four and six glass sets available for $60 or less that will also serve the best wines in all their beauty and deliciousness. Two such manufacturers are Spiegelau and Schott-Zwiesel, among many others.

Most wine glass manufacturers also make decanters designed specifically to help wine quickly aerate. Some of the designs have wide, flat bottoms and narrow necks or exotic curvy shapes. So, if you give someone a decanter, splurge and buy a flexible bottlebrush to go with it.

CORKSCREWS: Do you know someone who likes wine and owns a winged corkscrew? That’s the odd contraption with two handles that rise up as you twist the bottle-opener topped screw or “worm” into the cork.

For heavens sake, give that person a better, easier tool for opening wine.

I use a simple waiter’s corkscrew or “sommelier knife.”

They’re about the size and weight of a boy-scout pocketknife. With practice, they’re fast and reliable to use.

Inexpensive ones have stainless steel handles in many colors; more expensive models are available with wood or bone handles. The one you give should have a small pullout blade or foil cutter. Another important feature I like is when the stainless steel arm that braces against the lip of the bottle has two flexible parts so the cork can be leveraged out in two easy steps instead of one longer, sometimes harder motion. Also a Teflon-coated worm twists into cork more smoothly than an uncoated one.

Manual screw-pull type corkscrews are also effective.

But there are now battery-operated devices based on the same principle plus clever lever openers, like the Rabbit, which are great, though they cost more and take up more space. Yet another type of opener is the harder-tofind — but occasionally indispensable — butler’s friend or two-pronged cork puller. It’s small and inexpensive with two slightly curved prongs that store in a short sheath and are attached to a bottle opener shaped handle. It works by shimmying the prongs between the cork and bottleneck and pulling the cork out with a slow twisting motion. It’s especially handy for removing damaged, broken or fragile corks.

AERATORS AND PRESERVERS: Aerators are mostly simple and relatively inexpensive devices through which to pour and expose wine to more air than when poured straight from the bottle. It’s an alternative to aerating by decanting or opening a bottle to “breathe” an hour or so before drinking.

WINE PRESERVERS include some simple, inexpensive devices like the VacuVin that suck air from an opened wine bottle through a specially made rubber stopper.

Preservers also include more costly gadgets that displace air in bottles with nitrogen or argon gas to

preserve remaining wine for days, weeks, or even months. The Coravin device, which costs over $200, makes it possible to pour a small taste or a glass or two of wine by inserting a hypodermic-like needle through the cork and then preserving the rest for later without removing the cork. Other preservers, like WineKeeper, will enable your gift recipient to open, dispense and preserve multiple bottles of wine, providing an everready choice of wines. The preservers housed in refrigerated cabinets you might have seen in a bar or restaurant can easily cost $2,000 or more depending on how many bottles they hold.

Wines to Consider

If you’re thinking about giving someone a special bottle of wine for a holiday present, party or dinner, my number one suggestion is fine Champagne or top quality sparkling wine from California. Good bubbly is festive and enjoyed by nearly everyone. It drinks deliciously before and after meals, or with most foods, whether appetizers or main dishes. Quality Champagne will generally cost between $35 and $100 a bottle. Top California sparkling will cost between $20 and $60.

Generally, the better — and usually more costly — the sparkling wine, the finer, more numerous, and more long-lasting the bubbles will be.

There are many outstanding Champagnes made by literally dozens of producers. Most are labeled as non-vintage (or NV), having been produced using grapes grown in multiple years. Some producers I like are Nicolas Feuillatte, Perrier-Jouët, Piper- Heidsieck, Pol Roger, and Tattinger. For California sparkling wine, look for Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Gloria Ferrer, and Schramsburg as well as Argyle from Oregon.

I suggest buying sparkling wine that says Brut (Dry) or Extra Dry on the label.

If you prefer giving red wine and don’t already have a particular one in mind, I suggest giving premium pinot noir from the outstanding 2014-2016 vintages in Oregon and California’s Sonoma and Santa Lucia Highlands regions. The recipient can drink these wines now or set them aside for a few years. Some of my favorite producers are Cristom, Beaux Fréres, Bergström, Domaine Serene, Evening Land, Gary Farrell, Four Graces, Roar, Penner-Ash, Sojourn, and Ken Wright.

As for white wine, consider 2017 California chardonnay, ideally from Sonoma or the Central Coast. Unless you know the receiver prefers drier, crisper wines, For more I would look for creamy or buttery gift ideas s styles made in oak barrels. A book including visit handful of the many outstanding e, about win om producers are Aubert, Brewer.c pointpubs Clifton, Failla, Hobbs, Lewis, Patz & Hall, Ramey, Roar, Sojourn, SonomaLoeb, and Walt.

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Nancy Lighter’s Tillotson Square Masterpiece PHOTOS BY MELISSA MORAN

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Nancy Lighter calls her newly renovated Tillotson Square townhouse near the Lighthouse Point Marina, “modern coastal with a well-traveled feel.”

Nancy and her husband Jay bought the unit shortly after the complex was constructed 20 years ago. In brief, many other family members and friends rented or occupied the unit until Nancy floated the idea of making the townhouse her main home in the city.

Having not seen the unit for a long time, friends and family said “oh Nancy — you’re are not going to like it!” — and she didn’t. Her response involved about two years of renovation and design work to transform the townhouse into the space pictured on the following pages.

Her creative endeavors started with photography but her passion for home design started at her summer home in Maine. The house has a 900-square-foot cottage on the property that needed significant work.

Then the two-story garage with its 1,800 square feet of space became the family recreation room.

She explained the process of removing the walls and raising the ceilings in the Tillotson Square townhouse.

“I’m very grateful to my husband Jay for supporting all this,” Nancy said.

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OPPOSITE The second floor is flooded with natural light to balance the white walls and dark floors.

ABOVE Nancy designed this room around the white console.

RIGHT The wallpaper serves as a contrast to the blue wall above, yet still compliments the color.

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ABOVE In order to make a more open space, all the kitchen walls were removed and the ceiling was made to be uniform throughout the second floor bringing the whole space together.

RIGHT The child-sized table and chairs are perfect for Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandchildren, but she can easily hide them when needed.

ABOVE Fresh herbs provide a little spot of color in the kitchen.

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ITAL IAN for the HOLIDAYS As a young newlywed, I was invited to my in-laws house for Christmas Eve dinner. You should know that I am Jewish so this whole Christmas thing was new to me. I lucked out that year because my sister-in-law, who loves to cook, decided on an Italian menu. As a Christmas newbie, I was totally down with that plan. I mean who doesn’t love Italian food?

During the holidays, many of us adhere to whatever our tradition dictates.

But aren’t we all just a little jealous of the Italian families who sit down to feast on big trays of lasagne or chicken Parmesan? Let’s face it, Italian food is universally loved. Everyone is happy to see shrimp fra diavlo on the table.

With that thought in mind, we were fortuitous to cross paths with the good people from Flora Foods, a local importer of Italian food and wine. We put our minds together and decided to host a holiday dinner at Café Med at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort. Chef Tulio Castilla put on quite a show for us that night — from pasta to Porchetta — he showed off his Italian know-how.

To get the party started, everyone was greeted with a glass of Proseco. Bubbles are always appropriate. Next, we enjoyed a beautiful antipasto spread stretching down the center of our long banquet table. Everyone dug in family style — there were meats and cheeses and artichokes and so much more. We moved onto two pasta dishes, Porchetta, snapper Livornese and two super easy yet delectable desserts. Naturally, a different wine was served with every course. Why it was John Flora himself who encouraged me to have just one more glass of the luscious chianti. Salut!

—Susan Rosser

Recipes courtesy of Flora Foods and Mrs. Kossenfloffer Photos by Mrs. Kossenfloffer Photographed at Cafe Med at The Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

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Antipasto Wine Pairings: Levorato Pinot Grigio, Bosco Montepulciano

INGREDIENTS cerignola olives kalamata olives roasted red peppers marinated artichokes grissini breadsticks Parmesan cheese wedge pecorino cheese wedge olive tapenade salami prosciutto sun-dried tomatoes (We used Flora Foods ingredients for many of the items listed.)

DIRECTIONS Set up your antipasto platter on a large tray or assemble the ingredients onto small and medium size white ceramic plates and bowls. It all depends on what best fits the mood of your gathering (rustic and informal or more formal and elegant). Either way, it is always fun to get creative with your antipasto presentation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a proven crowd pleaser and takes very little time.

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Eggplant Arrabiata

with Pennoni Rigate Recipes courtesy of Flora Foods SERVES 4 AS A MAIN OR 8 AS A SIDE

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John Flora and Tulio Castila

Wine Pairing: Villa San Giovanni Chianti Straw Basket INGREDIENTS 1 pound pennoni rigate (such as Flora) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large eggplant, peeled and chopped 1 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P. (such as Flora)

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup ricotta cheese 20 basil leaves, thinly cut, divided Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

PREPARATION Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta and reserve a cup of the water.

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until fragrant.

Add the eggplant, season with salt and cook until tender (12 to 14 minutes).

Break up the eggplant almost into a coarse thick sauce. Stir in the San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P. and heat through, break up the tomatoes as well and stir in half the basil. Simmer for a 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, add the pasta and toss.

Serve on a large platter (family style) sprinkle grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Top with the ricotta cheese — don’t stir it in.

Sprinkle the remaining basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano over the dish.

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Spaghetti alla ‘Amatriciana Recipes courtesy of Flora Foods

Wine Pairing: Vino dell’Amicizia 2016 – Pinot Noir

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SERVES 4 AS MAIN DISH OR 8 AS A SIDE DISH

INGREDIENTS 1/3 pound pancetta in 1 piece 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 cup of pureed San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P (such as Flora) 3/4 pound homestyle spaghetti or bucatini (such as Flora) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated PREPARATION Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta according until it is almost al dente.

Cut pancetta into 1-inch long chunks, and then slice each chunk thinly across the grain.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderately low heat. Add the pancetta and cook until it renders some of its fat (about 5 minutes). Do not allow it to crisp.

Add the onions and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.

(While the onion is cooking, add the pasta to the boiling water.)

Add the red pepper flakes and parsley to the onion mixture and cook briefly.

Add the vinegar and simmer briefly until it evaporates, then add the tomato puree and 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Simmer briefly to blend.

When the pasta is almost al dente, drain it and return it to the warm pot over moderate heat. Add the sauce and cook briefly so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce, then transfer the pasta to a warmed serving bowl and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

Porchetta

INGREDIENTS 1 2-3-pound boneless, center-cut pork loin, trimmed 1 5-pound fresh pork belly (skin on) 3 tablespoons fennel seeds 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced

kosher salt 1/2 orange, seeded and thinly sliced

Recipes courtesy of Flora Foods

PREPARATION Put belly skin side down; arrange loin in center. Roll belly around loin so the short ends of the belly meet. If any of the belly or loin overhangs, trim meat. Unroll; set loin aside.

Toast fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Tip spices into a bowl; let cool. Finely grind spices in a spice mill and transfer to a small bowl, along with the sage, rosemary and garlic and set fennel mixture aside.

ASSEMBLE PORCHETTA Set belly skin side down. Score the belly flesh with knife in a checkerboard pattern 1/3” deep so roast cooks evenly.

Using a meat mallet, pound skin for 2 minutes to tenderize it. (This helps make crispy skin when roasted.)

Turn the belly and salt skin and loin; rub

with fennel mixture.

Roll belly around loin; tie with kitchen twine at 1/2” intervals. Trim the twine.

Transfer roast to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet.

Refrigerate roast, uncovered, for 1 day to allow skin to air-dry; pat occasionally with paper towels.

Let porchetta sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Season porchetta with salt. Roast on rack in baking sheet, turning once, for 40 minutes.

Reduce heat to 300 degrees and continue roasting, rotating the pan and turning porchetta occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 145 degrees, 1 1/2-2 hours more. If skin is not yet browned and crisp, increase heat to 500 degrees and roast for 10 minutes more. Let rest for 30 minutes.

Using a serrated knife, slice into 1/2” rounds.

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Shrimp Marsala

over

Polenta SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion, diced 3 ribs celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick 6 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons currents or white raisins 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 1 cup dry Marsala wine 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh parsley or basil for garnish PREPARATION In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery to pan and sauté until it is soft and translucent. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, currents, capers, marsala, fennel seeds and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat.

Once the mixture is at a low simmer, add the shrimp. Toss to combine and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Serve as is or over polenta.

FOR THE POLENTA In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and slowly add 1 cup of the polenta in a steady stream, whisking as you go. Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.

Add salt and pepper to taste and keep stirring, now using a wooden spoon for about 10 minutes until the polenta is thick. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in about 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 2-4 tablespoons of butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Asparagus with Florida Citrus and Mint SERVES 4-6

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 2 lemons, juiced and zested 1 large orange, juiced and zested 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4-6 tablespoons fresh parsley and mint or basil cut into chiffonades 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil flaky sea salt PREPARATION Trim off the woody bottom part of the asparagus. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath for the asparagus. Add the asparagus to

the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender. This happens very quickly – about 1 minute — so keep an eye on it. Remove and submerge into the ice bath. Swoosh it around so there are not hot spots. Once it is cool, let the asparagus dry off on kitchen towels.

In the meantime, make the dressing by combining the juice, zest, garlic, herbs and oil. Toss the asparagus with the dressing and then arrange on a platter. Pour any dressing left in the bowl over the asparagus. Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with flaky sea salt.

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Pannettone Zabaglione over Chocolate Pizzelles 4 SERVINGS AS A DESSERT OR 6 SERVINGS AS A SAUCE INGREDIENTS 6 egg yolks 6 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup Marsala wine fresh berries for garnish PREPARATION Beat the egg yolks and gradually add the sugar and wine while beating. Place the mixture over boiling water and whisk vigorously as it cooks. It will begin to thicken and foam. Do not over cook. Serve warm over the pizzelles and top with berries.

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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 $20) $$ Moderate ($21-$40) $$$ Expensive ($41-$65) $$$$ Pricey (over $65)

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and 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 $-$$

Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “best kept

secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL 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. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 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 sriracha. 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. 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 $$

Papa’s Fish House SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood

with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. (Formerly Seafood World) 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

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 decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also of-

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fers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. 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 $$

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

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POMPANO BEACH 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 $$ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

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

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a

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Dining Out large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined.

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Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the

Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954785-2227 $

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 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 is delightful. 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 straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN 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 wiener schnitzel — 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 $$

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 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

38 years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three

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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 $$$$

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fa-

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

Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a

standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional 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 cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place

should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 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 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

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

$$$

Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and

Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

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Dining Out comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$ 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 desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested.

2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St. Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well

as a few more modern 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.

A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is Full Bar Beautifully Crafted Traditional Sushi Innovative Flash Fried Rolls Low-Carb Riceless Rolls Pad Thai Stir-Fried Noodles Pineapple Fried Rice Thai Curry Crispy Duck

open for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros and more.

They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence. Organic and gluten free options available. Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-5322771 $$-$$$

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Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD The long awaited Oceanic on Pompano Beach lives up to the hype. Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The ingredients really shined with top notch shrimp served over juicy watermelon and peppery arugula all dressed with a light vinaigrette. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Sat-

urday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155

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Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall

near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

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. AMERICAN Located in the

Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the At-

lantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced 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 Pom-

pano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) Sette Bello is 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 Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is

made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. If you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair

delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $$

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place offering delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

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using fresh ingredients (so fresh that some are grown in his own home garden) and authentic Italian imported products is truly his trademark. Some of Trattoria Novello’s dishes

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Dining Out are derived from his own childhood. While his family is from Southern Italy and much of the Trattoria Novello menu reflects that heritage, Chef Pasquale has intentionally crafted a menu with dishes from all regions of Italy. 2663 W. Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915. $$$

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 $$ Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $

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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 $

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You can choose from a 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 an after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN Antonio’s has been around for decades serving authentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza?

They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa.

1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camarao—shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

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Biondo’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754

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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

the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri.

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

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 $$

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

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 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 $$

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

Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen. JAPANESE • THAI • SUSHI Don’t be fooled by the name, this restaurant serves much more than sushi. They have salads, ramen and noodle dishes, tempura and of course a plethora of inventive sushi rolls to choose from. They also have two other locations in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park. 949 S Federal Highway. 754-227-5489 $$

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the Beach with

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere — is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$

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 $$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

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Dining Out 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 enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $$

The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighbor-

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

Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $

Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live

music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know

it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

Da Vinci’s New York Style Pizzeria. ITALIAN Family owned

and operated since 1999. Quality pizza, calzones, Stromboli, fresh homemade Dinners, salads, famous wings, hot & cold sub sandwiches. 3936 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-561-0404 $

El Guanaco. SALVADORAN This restaurant could be the Salvadoran embassy to South Florida. When you taste any of their variety of South American dishes, you’ll think your abuelita somehow became a short-order cook. 331 NE 44th St., Oakland Park, 954-351-0792 $$ The Fish Peddler East. SEAFOOD Full service fresh fish and seafood market offering one stop shopping convenience — prepared items, soups, salads, condiments, produce, and wines. 2805 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-4911441 $$ Frenchy’s Table. FRENCH Despite what the name might imply, Frenchy has more than one table to sit and dine at. The owner grew up working at her parents bed and breakfast in central France. She then took her artistic and culinary background to create fresh French cuisine on the other side of the big blue sea. 235 Commercial Blvd. Ste. 105, Lauderdale-ByThe-Sea, 954-533-2580 $$ Kaluz Restaurant. AMERICAN Contemporary American Cui-

NORTH FORT LAUDERDALE Including Lauderdale-By-The-Sea & Oakland Park 101 Ocean. AMERICAN Take in the nightlife and entertain-

ment while enjoying pizzas, flatbreads, fresh fish and a raw bar. The full menu is available for take out. 101 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-776-8101 $$

Aruba Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Casual beachside dining with

outdoor seating. Among the offerings are fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and burgers. Three tropical bars, live entertainment and happy hour from 4-7pm, Monday-Friday, 1 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-776-0001 $$

Billy Jack’s Shack. AMERICAN Bar food, burgers, signature

drinks; all well-done at this casual eatery. This place is where you should come if you want a cheat day. 218 Commercial Blvd. Ste. 102, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-990-8671 $$

Cafe Valenti. ITALIAN If Italian food is about doing the simple things right, this restaurant knocks it out of the park. With a beachside view and live music — you’ll appreciate the little things. 222 E. Commercial Blvd. Ste. 103, Lauderdale-By-TheSea, 954-900-2773 $$ Casa Frida. MEXICAN Casa Frida is certainly several notches above your average Mexican joint. Enjoy traditional homemade, authentic cuisine. And here is the really good news, they serve breakfast on the weekends from 11:30am-2pm.

5441 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-530-3668 $$

sine with dynamic views of the intracoastal. 3300 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-772-2209 $$

La Empanada Loca. PUERTO RICAN Good homestyle Puerto

Rican food is somehow a rarity in the South Florida dining scene. But, if you’re in Northern Fort Lauderdale, checking out this quaint spot is certainly worth your time. 4820 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, 754-200-6151 $$

Lokos Takos Taqueria. MEXICAN Fresh ingredients served in a hot, homemade corn tortilla, it doesn’t get much better.

Visit this genuine taqueria for a handcrafted margarita or a authentic dessert made in-house. 2826 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-776-8066 $$ Pomperdale. DELICATESSEN A New York style deli famous for authentic pastrami and corned beef on New York rye bread.

They also have excellent smoked salmon and the best whitefish salad around. 3055 E Commercial Blvd., 954-771-9830 $ Pump Sushi Thai Cuisine. THAI • SUSHI Something for ev-

eryone. Dine in or take out. 222 Commercial Blvd #105, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-909-5556 $$

Pa D’s Pizzeria and Grille. ITALIAN Family Style. Enjoy Contemporary Italian and the finest pizza in LBTS. 4331 N. Ocean Dr., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-351-0310 $$ Sea Watch on the Ocean. SEAFOOD This is a beautiful Fort

Lauderdale landmark restaurant serving fresh seafood for 38 years. Sea Watch is an excellent choice for a seaside wedding, birthday, anniversary or a romantic dinner for two. 6002 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-781-2200 $$$

Chatham House. SEAFOOD If you’re missing the Northeast, visit this restaurant and enjoy the New England-inspired seaside setting. Various entrées include fresh seafood, pasta and steak. Expansive bar area. 4331 Ocean Dr., LauderdaleBy-The-Sea, 954-351-0310 $$

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Chuck’s Steak House. AMERICAN Prime Rib, Black Angus Steaks butchered fresh on premise, cooked to perfection. Fresh seafood, babyback ribs, & the famous all-you-can-eat salad bar! 2428 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-772-2850 $$

15th Street Fisheries & Dockside Café. SEAFOOD Visit 15th Street Fisheries for an unforgettable waterfront dining experience in an authentic marina. Feed the tarpon from the docks! 1900 SE 15th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-763-2777 $$

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Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual 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 $ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER If you are in the mood for some com-

forting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-7837714 $

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

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Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 $ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $ Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style

deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-816-9649 $

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 $ Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian

favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-3150 $$

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Dining Out Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

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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 $

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, fresh salads and 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., 754-8007311 $ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. They have daily specials served with a draft beer for $8. And the truffle fries are great with anything.

2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3535 $

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 $

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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 setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 $ Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Ital-

ian restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, 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 entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954941-0550 $-$$

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just pur-

chased by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths.

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Dining Out Soho Subs. SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES Along with the hot

and cold subs you would expect, they also serve some more traditional sandwiches reminiscent 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 $

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 $ Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498 $

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

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

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available.

For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$

Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood

furniture create a modern-coastal atmosphere. The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 $

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close

to the Beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come to-

gether to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$

Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954531-0300 $$ El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 $

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

menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $

Pizza Piez. ITALIAN Yes, they have pizza plus salads, chicken tenders and more. 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 $

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $ Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Grab a table outside for people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$ Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$

FORT LAUDERDALE casual Dr. Juice. JUICE • SMOOTHIES Try their cold pressed juices or smoothies or dive into one of their acai bowls. They also serve soups, salads, raw bites and energy shots. 222 Commercial Blvd. #104, 954-369-5869 $ Jan’s Homemade Candies. CANDY Not only do they have homemade chocolates and fudge, they also provide Florida fruit shipping. So send your friends a taste of Florida. 4327 N. Ocean Dr., 954-202-9495 $

Kilwin’s Lauderdale by the Sea. ICE CREAM & FUDGE 32 flavors of ice cream, homemade waffle cones, caramel corns, peanut brittle, salt water taffy, chocolate treats. 117 Commercial Blvd., 954-267-8991 $ LaSpada’s Original Hoagies. SANDWICHES Serving the original South Philly style hoagies for 39 years. Zagat and Trip Advisor highly recommended. “1 of the best sandwiches to drool over”-USA Today. 233 Commercial Blvd., 954-776-7893 $ Sloan’s Luxury Ice Cream. ICE CREAM Homemade ice

cream, chocolates, candies, chocolate-covered apples, caramel apples and fun!! An ice cream wonderland for the young and young at heart! 112 Commercial Blvd., 954-368-8546 $

Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 $ Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to

Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

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FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU MONTEBELLO My husband Richard and I virtually stumbled upon Fairmont Le Château Montebello while driving to Montreal without a hotel for the night. We were on vacation in the Adirondacks in upstate New York and at the last minute took a jaunt up to Canada.

(Thankfully we had packed our passports.) As Richard drove, I researched hotels on my phone. I was able to book us a room at Le Château Montebello about 1 1/2 hours west of Montreal —man, did we luck out.

The hotel is the world’s largest log cabin — imagine The Breakers, but it’s made out of logs and it’s in Canada.

The resort is steeped in history and the grounds are breathtaking. And if by chance you harbor a secret desire to try curling — you’re in luck. The hotel offers lessons and curling is even included in the resort fee.

To read more about our accidental trip to Le Château Montebello, visit pointpubs.com. —Susan Rosser

CLOCKWISE The hotel is completely made out of logs; the hotel lobby; the resort is situated on the Ottowa River river; Richard Rosser relaxes in the lobby.

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