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Our time in the sun

February 2020

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Plants and People Day in Pompano Beach 2019. (Photo by Jeff Graves) This year’s event is on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 from 10am to 3pm.

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When you ask most people if they could work with their spouse, most answer with an emphatic “No.” Yet we found four local couples who are doing just that. In honor of Valentine’s day, we are shining the light on them.

The Lighthouse Christian School hosted a fun filled day for the whole community celebrating our police force, fire fighters and all of our first responders. We were there to record the fun.

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City Beat

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Last Resort

February 2020

Keeping it real with the real housewives.

If you are wondering what to do, we’ve got you covered! There’s a benefit concert for the Bahamas at the Amp; the Exchange Club’s Bowl Bash; the Saint Coleman Italian Festival and also the Saint Ambrose Festival too. There’s no excuse not to have fun.

Reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on Pompano Beach city news including a new restaurant set to open in Old Towne.

People are having fun all over Pompano Beach and we take their pictures.

With so much going on in Pompano Beach, it’s hard t keep up. Our Editor-at-Large, Jeff Levine has his finger on the pulse of Pompano. This month he addresses: The Fishing Village development, upcoming elections and topics he hopes are addressed in the State of the City

Dawne falls in love with the beach all over again.

Who can blame her? It’s why we live here.

You know those days where you can’t decide where to eat or you know there is somewhere you want to try, but you can’t remember the name.

Well, that’s when you should crack open our Dining Out section.

We have dedicated our last page to resorts and hotels near and far. Where to this month? We are headed out to Utah to the Amangiri Resort.

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Real Friends OK here’s the thing — I’m obsessed with “The Real Housewives” on the Bravo television network. Not just one franchise of “The Real Housewives” — I love all of them. I love the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Orange County. I love the Real Housewives of New York and New Jersey. I love the Real Housewives of Dallas, Atlanta and Potomac. And I hear there’s a new one in the making for Salt Lake City. Now that should be interesting.

I realize this is a startlingly embarrassing admission. I prefer to think of myself as somewhat intellectual — emphasis on “somewhat.” And indeed I like to imagine my education has enabled me to navigate the world with an analytical mind. These qualities — imaginary or not — sit in direct contrast to my “Real Housewives” obsession. And truth be told, I know a lot of very bright women who are also super fans.

Honestly, much of the housewives’ behavior is truly ridiculous and sometimes even repulsive. (Tables have been flipped. Hair has been pulled.) As individuals, hardly any of them are worthy of any sort of admiration. Case in point: on a recent episode, it came to light that several of the ladies of Orange County did not know who Ernest Hemingway was. I mean, it’s not like they couldn’t name one of his novels. They didn’t even know he wrote novels.

Clearly, the bell isn’t tolling for them.

In fact, every time I watch an episode, a tiny piece of my soul dies.

So why do I love this show and these women? As the program is well into its second decade of production, I thought this topic was worthy of my consideration. I’m not the only one. An article on PsychologyToday.com entitled “Why We Can’t Stop Watching ‘The Real Housewives’ credits the show’s success to voyeurism and envy. Sure, most of the housewives are attractive and quite wealthy — sporting infinity pools, Channel bags and closets modeled after Hermés boutiques. But I think this misses the bigger draw — camaraderie.

Don’t laugh.

After giving a fair amount of thought to this topic, I’ve concluded that I’ve been sucked into this show due in part to a phenomenon I call “the circumstantial friend group.”

Think about it. If you’re lucky enough to have a few close friends, typically those friends hail from different segments of your life.

Maybe one is a friend from work and maybe one is a friend you know from high school or college. Maybe one is a neighbor. You get

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Rarely do all of our friends form a cohesive troupe. (I guess some people do?)

Watching these women takes me back to my school days or summer camp. And if I’m being honest, I sort of miss those days.

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During filming, the Real Housewives gather quite often. They meet for lunch. They go to parties. They host each other in their homes. And they travel together too. Of course being forced to hang out with the same people day in and day out has its drawbacks, but it is also good breeding ground for meaningful relationships.

I know most people will determine I am a bit unhinged to find any value in this often vapid program. And truthfully, I haven’t really found value, I’ve just realized what I like about it is not necessarily the drama or the oversized closets or even the plethora of million dollar homes. It’s the friendships. Now how’s that for a rationalization?

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Pompano Picks Happening around town

St. Coleman Italian Festival St. Coleman Cornhole Tournament

In this annual tournament, players compete for bragging rights, a traveling trophy and recognition in the St. Coleman church bulletin and event brochure. Last year’s champion was Joe McMahon.

WHEN: Qualifier round begins Sunday, Feb. 16 starting at 12pm; single elimination tournament is from 4:30 to 8pm WHERE: 1200 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach under the blue-top located at the silent auction booth

SHIPWRECK AT THE HILLSBORO LIGHTHOUSE FUNDRAISING GALA

Batten down the hatches and prepare to enjoy a rip roaring good time to celebrate 113 years of the Hillsboro Lighthouse.

Dress up in black and white or celebrate the pirate theme by donning your best pirate clothes — totally optional. Guests will enjoy dinner by Hugh’s Catering, full open bar and live music by The Promises, a 60s soul and Motown band and a silent auction. There will also be a live auction with fantastic prizes including a ride on the Goodyear Blimp. Or bid on a two-night stay at one of the lighthouse cottages for the weekend of Mar. 13-15. To bid on the weekend stay, email your bid to president@hillsborolighthouse.org.

Bidding closes Feb. 15 at noon. The winner will be notified Feb. 16.

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 13, 2020 from sunset to moonrise (7-11pm) WHERE: The Hillsboro Lighthouse Price: $170/per person; $1,313/table of eight.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com. For more information call Debbie Divich at 786-251-0811 or media@hillsborolighthouse.org.

In 1984, the St. Coleman Italian Festival was just a simple spaghetti dinner with pony rides. Now, the festival is a spectacularly big carnival with adult rides, kid rides, food vendors, continuous music and live entertainment. The festival serves as one of the largest fundraisers of the year for St. Coleman elementary school and parish. In past years, proceeds from the festival renovated the administration wing of the school, and built the outdoor gymnasium, media center and parish hall kitchen. Bring your family out to enjoy the fun.

WHEN: Feb. 14 from 1pm to 11pm; Feb. 15 from 12pm to 11pm; Feb. 16 12pm to 8pm WHERE: St. Coleman Catholic Church, 1200 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach PRICE: A variety of pre-sale ride wristbands and tickets are available at a discount online at italianfest.org.

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Presents Shipwreck at the Lighthouse Fundraising Gala March 13, 2020 Sunset to Moonrise (7pm to 11pm)

Join us in your best black & white or in costume (optional), bring your sea legs and batten down the hatches for a rip roaring time to celebrate our 113th Anniversary!

Dinner by Hugh’s, Full Open Bar, Live Music

by The Promises -- 60’s, Soul and Motown Music, Silent Auction plus a live auction for a Goodyear Blimp Ride and Online Auction for a Stay at the Lighthouse Cottage.

Bid on a 2-night stay in our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Keepers Cottage for the weekend of March 13-15th. Opening Bid starts at $1,000. Email your bid to: president@hillsborolighthouse.org Bids close February 15 at NOON. The winning bidder will be notified February 16, 2020.

Captain’s Table of Eight (8) $1,313.00 Pirates and Lady Pirates Tickets $170. 00 per person To buy your tickets at Eventbrite go to:

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Plants and People Day

Live Music and Events at Galuppi’s

There’s no cover charge or tickets needed to attend any of Galuppi’s free weekend concerts. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Some tables may be reserved ahead of time for a small charge by calling the restaurant at 954-320-0697. Otherwise, please purchase food and drinks to support Galuppi’s ongoing live music series. Visit galuppis.com/live-musievents for more information.

WHERE: Galuppi’s 1103 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

Get outside! Enjoy the fresh air! And maybe even learn something. The eighth annual Plants and People day promises to be a fun filled event for all ages. Learn about native plants, butterfly plants, herbs, trees, orchids, bees, honey and even urban farming.

There will also be artists, crafts, local vendors, music, food and plenty of family fun. To learn more visit pompanoproud.com.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 from 10am to 3pm WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach PRICE: Free admission. Tours of the Sample-McDougald house will be available for $5/per person. Parking is free.

One Love Bahamas: Hurricane Dorian Benefit Concert

One Love Bahamas, the benefit concert to aid recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Bahamas, has announced the concert line-up (visit onelovebahamas.org to see the lineup). All event proceeds will benefit hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas.

The City of Pompano Beach, Shipwreck Park and Florida based concert and festival promoters are working together in support of the Bahamas to host One Love Bahamas.

Visit onelovebahamas.org for VIP information and volunteer opportunities. Shipwreck Park, a Pompano Beach 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization has diverted its efforts to Bahamian Disaster relief and will administer 100 percent of concert proceeds to this effort.

For more information about Shipwreck Park visit shipwreckparkpompano.org.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at 7pm; gates open at 5pm WHERE: The Amp, 806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach PRICE: Tickets start at $59 at ticketmaster.com

Big Rock Band

An all-star cast of South Florida musicians playing favorite classic rock hits you may have grown up listening to on the radio — maybe even a clockradio.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 9pm

Super Bowl 54 Watch Party

Enjoy a game-day buffet at Galuppi’s.

Plus, one lucky person will walk away with a 70” 4K ultra-hi-def TV. WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 10:30pm PRICE: Reserved seats are $25/per person and include one cocktail and access to the unlimited game-day buffet. Add $25, $35 or $45 for an allyou-can drink option. (Note: buffet will close at the start of the third quarter.)

Pure Heart Tribute to Heart

See Pure Heart perform an authentic tribute to this iconic band.

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WHEN: Friday, Feb. 7 from 7:30 to 11pm

Jaded Tribute to Aerosmith

Walk this way and relish in the sounds of the bad boys from Boston to the Greens at Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach.

Enjoy a night of Aerosmith hits from the 70’s through today. Sit under the stars and enjoy a full menu of dinner specials and appetizers with a full liquor bar outside so you won’t miss a beat. Dream on!

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm

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African American Women Changemakers Exhibition

LEFT Rosa Parks, one of the speakers at a rally in Washington D.C. on June 19, 1968 held as part of the Poor People’s Campaign. (Source: Washington Post, June 20, 1986) CENTER Althea Gibson, World Telegram & Sun (Photo by Fred Palumbo) RIGHT Fannie Lou Hamer, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party delegate, at the Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, August 1964 (Photo by Warren K. Leffler) All photos courtesy of the Library of Congress.

PHOTO African American Women Changemakers is an educational exhibition EXHIBIT featuring over 30 photographs of African American women educators, activists and artists from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Three of Pompano Beach’s very own changemakers: Esther Rolle, Blanche Ely and Florence Ali are included in this exhibition. Other changemakers include Fannie Lou Hamer, Althea Gibson, Shirley Chisholm, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman and many other notable women.

WHEN: The opening reception is Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from 6 to 8pm WHERE: Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach

Jazz Reflections

The origins of jazz are deeply rooted in the culture of African Americans. Thanks to a grant from FAB! - Funding Arts Broward and Broward County, the Gold Coast Jazz Society is bringing this free jazz community outreach concert to Pompano Beach featuring members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. The concert will feature jazz standards and music from the Great American Songbook.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

AN EVENING OF JAZZ AND MULTICOLORED MEMORIES WITH DR. KITTY OLIVER

Join the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department’s celebration of Black History Month, as journalist, author, oral historian, media producer and professional singer Kitty Oliver, Ph.D. presents An Evening of Jazz and Multicolored Memories. This cabaret performance of inspirational jazz vocals will also feature inspiring stories.

The program draws on poignant, humorous and revealing reflections about race in a hopeful, healing way.

This innovative “Race and Change” program has family-friendly appeal to audiences across races, ethnicities, cultures and generations using music and storytelling to relate history to the present and unite everyone in an evening of entertainment and learning!

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 12 from 6 to 8pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

Troy Anderson’s Wonderful World Band

A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG

Troy Anderson got his first taste for music while growing up in a Bahamian family filled with musicians. At the age of 10, he began playing the trumpet and went on to perform in the Florida Sunshine Band and the Gospel Sounds. A later stint with the Florida Vanguards taught him how to be an effective lead soprano soloist while performing in front of thousands of screaming fans. Subsequent tours with the famous Bayonne Bridgemen Drum & Bugle Corps helped hone his showmanship skills.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at 12:15pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach

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Boca Raton Seafood and Music Festival

Expect fun, great food and live music at the Boca Raton Seafood and Music Festival.

Enjoy foods cooked fresh on site including seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Seafood dishes are prepared using indigenous and sustainable seafood from Florida’s waters.

Sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Performers this year will be, beginning on Friday evening: Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty Tribute Band) and Jose Fajardo, Jr. (salsa). Saturday listen to the sounds of: Carly Jo Jackson (Indie, pop, rock), RJ Howson (R&B, blues, rock), JP Soars & The Red Hots (soul, blues) and Aretha Franklin Tribute Band (blues, soul, roots). On Sunday come relax to live performances by: JUke (postblues, bottomless soul), Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (blues, soul, rock) and Melanie Trucks Band.

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 9. The fun starts Friday evening from 4pm to 10pm and continues on Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

WHERE: Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton PRICE: $5 (children under 12 free)Tickets available on eventliveus.com.

Enjoy a boat ride down the Intracoastal and climb to the top of the Hillsboro Lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the inlet. The boat leaves the Lighthouse and heads back to the Sands Resort approximately 30 minutes later.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 8, boat departs on the hour from 9am to 3pm.

WHERE: Boat departs from Sands Harbor Marina, 125 N Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach.

PRICE: $35/per person, $50/family of four, $50/group of four friends.

RULES: Climbers are required to wear closedtoe footwear (no flip flops or open toed sandals). Children must be at least 4 feet tall and must be accompanied by an adult. Persons with physical difficulties or health conditions should consider the effort necessary to climb steep and winding stairs.

For more information visit hillsborolighthouse.org.

Stand Up Live!

Get ready for a good laugh! Enjoy a night of fun and good vibes at another installment of Pompano Stand Up Live. In honor of Black History Month, the event pays tribute to iconic black television with a double headliner event headlining Jimmie “JJ” Walker of “Good Times” and Michael Winslow of the hit movie “Police Academy” who are sure to keep you in a state of nostalgia and laughter. The night will boast concessions, a full bar and good times. So bring a friend, enjoy a cocktail and get ready for Pompano Stand Up Live. This event may not be appropriate for patrons under 18 years old.

All patrons must have a ticket and there is a two drink minimum.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 6pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach PRICE: Presale $30 • VIP Package: $70 includes preferred seating, one drink, preshow reception and celebrity mixer, and swag

Live on the Set: Good Times with Jimmie “JJ” Walker

The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to introduce Live on the Set, an interactive event that brings the art, artists, and audiences together in a night filled with dialogue and candid conversation. Debuting this program will be a viewing of “Good Times” with Kid Dyn-o-mite himself, Jimmie “JJ” Walker. “Good Times” earned its place in television history for its realistic portrayal of an African-American family attempting to negotiate life in a high-rise apartment in an urban setting. Along with “The Jeffersons,” “Good Times” was one of the first sitcoms to feature a mostly African-American cast on television.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 6pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach PRICE: $10 (Children under 12 free)

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Jazz Reflections

The origins of jazz are deeply rooted in the culture of African Americans. Thanks to a grant from FAB! - Funding Arts Broward and Broward County, the Gold Coast Jazz Society is bringing this free jazz community outreach concert to Pompano Beach featuring members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. The concert will feature jazz standards and music from the Great American Songbook.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

Troy Anderson’s Wonderful World Band — A Tribute to Louis Armstrong

This concert is a tribute to the jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Troy Anderson got his first taste for music while growing up in a Bahamian family filled with musicians. At the age of 10, he began playing the trumpet and went on to perform in the Florida Sunshine Band and the Gospel Sounds before being introduced to the world of the drum and bugle corps in school. A later stint with the Florida Vanguards taught him how to be an effective lead soprano soloist while performing in front of thousands of screaming fans. Subsequent tours with the famous Bayonne Bridgemen Drum & Bugle Corps helped hone his showmanship skills.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at 12:15pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach

Montage: A Film Series

Montage: A film Series is a program designed to link communities and people through the art of filmmaking and culture. To celebration of Black History Month, there will be a screening and community discussion on “Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People.” This is the first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identity and aspirations of African Americans from slavery to the present. The film probes the recesses of American history through images that have been suppressed, forgotten and lost. Bringing to light the hidden and unknown photos shot by both professional and vernacular African American photographers, the film opens a window into the lives of black families whose experiences and perspectives are often missing from the traditional historical canon. African Americans historically embraced the medium as a way to subvert popular stereotypes as far back as the Civil War era, with Frederick Douglass photographed in a suit and black soldiers posing proudly in their uniforms. These images show a much more complex and nuanced view of American culture and its founding ideals. Inspired by the book “Reflections in Black” by photo historian Deborah Willis, the film features the works of esteemed photographic artists Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson, Anthony Barboza, Hank Willis Thomas, Coco Fusco, Clarissa Sligh, James Van Der Zee, Gordon Parks and many others.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

City Will Add Temporary Beach Area Parking Lot To Meet Increased Parking Needs The City’s plan to build a 750-space public parking garage on the site of the Oceanside parking lot (109 N. Ocean Boulevard), next to the A1A fire station, is expected to be completed in the fall of 2021. In the meantime, the City intends to lease a vacant, grassy lot at 3300 SE First Street and use it as a paid public parking area with 110 to 120 spaces.

The vacant lot lies just south of Atlantic Boulevard, between A1A and Hibiscus Avenue, west of the Bank of America building, and south of Walgreens. According to city officials, it will be used to meet the need for additional parking created by all the new development on the barrier island, and to accommodate cars that will be displaced from the Oceanside parking lot while the new parking garage is being built.

The lot is owned by Pure Residence Resort, which has an active site plan development order to construct a 21-story extended stay hotel project, consisting of 240 condo-hotel units and ground floor retail. The site plan was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board earlier this year.

Pure Residence Resort has not yet submitted an application for a building permit, and has agreed to lease the 1.01-acre lot to the City for one year.

In December, the city’s Zoning

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Board of Appeals approved a temporary use permit for the lot to be used for parking. The oneyear lease between the City and Pure Residence Resort needs to be approved by the City Commission.

If the lease is approved, the parking lot could open as early as March.

The City currently has a similar arrangement in place for the parking lot at 9 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard, just north of Atlantic Boulevard (the site of the old Howard Johnson’s). The City leases the property from JJ Land Realty.

Jeff Lantz, the city’s parking operation manager, told the Zoning Board of Appeals the intended use of

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the new lot is for “overflow parking” from the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, which is currently being developed just west of the pier.

The Fishing Village already includes two restaurants – the Pompano Beach House and Oceanic – and has additional eateries, retail and a dual-branded Hilton hotel currently under construction. A special events venue with catering services is also planned.

The 663-space Pier Parking Garage opened in 2016, but the City expects parking demands to surge with the development of all the remaining Fishing Village parcels by the end of 2021.

In addition, at the southeast corner of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge, a private developer is constructing a dining and retail complex.

Lantz said the temporary parking lot will provide additional parking for beachgoers and workers in the area as those new components open.

He noted the parking lot of the Bank of America building, which has approximately 40 parking spaces, is currently being used on the weekends when the bank is closed. Vehicles also circulate throughout the neighborhood looking for parking along SE 1st and SE 2nd Streets, and Hibiscus Avenue.

“Hopefully, this lot could pull some of that traffic out of the area and into the lot,” said Lantz.

Users of the parking lot will be able to pay via the cashless Passport Parking mobile app that is used by the City of Pompano Beach. Current rates are $1.50 per hour in season (Nov.15 to April 15), and $1.25 per hour during the off-season (April 16 to Nov. 14). Users will also be able to purchase 15-minute intervals. The Passport Parking app alerts users when their parking time is about to run out, so they can add time using their phone from wherever they are.

Monthly permits, currently priced at $50 per month, will also be offered, as the parking lot is anticipated to be used primarily by employees.

The City’s future plans include a free park-and-ride service, operated by a third party, that would transport users of the parking lot to destinations on the barrier island within a reasonable proximity.

The City’s management of the lot will provide supervised and monitored parking operations with regular patrol of the lot, said Lantz.

The lot will be maintained by the city’s Public Works Department, and parking curb stops will be installed to mark individual spaces. Prior to the expiration of the temporary lease, the City will be required to replace the entire site with drought-resistant sod.

The City is in the process of selecting a master developer for the Oceanside parking lot site, which is a City-owned property just southwest of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, east of the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, and next to the A1A fire station. In addition to the public parking garage, a 300-room hotel and a beach grocery store are planned for the site. Y FEBRUARY 2020 • pointpubs.com

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BY MARIE PULEO

Another New Restaurant Is Coming to Old Town Another new restaurant is being planned for Old Town, an area the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is developing as an arts and entertainment district.

The restaurant, called Papamigos, is slated to occupy a currently vacant space at 44 NE First Street, as well as an adjacent patio area overlooking the Civic Plaza fountain.

Two separate lease agreements between the CRA and the restaurant operator – one for the building, and one for the outdoor space – are scheduled to go before the CRA Board for approval this month. If approved, the restaurant could open by the end of 2020.

Papamigos (“friends of Papa”) is a concept of Troy Ganter and his family, the owners of Papa’s Raw Bar and Papa’s Fish House (formerly called Papa Hughie’s Seafood World) in Lighthouse Point.

Ganter describes Papamigos as a “Crasian-Mexican gastro pub with island-style vibes.”

The menu includes items such as a Nacho Mama’s Roll, which is a shrimp tempura sushi roll topped with homemade queso.

“It sounds crazy, but it’s delicious,” said Ganter.

The restaurant will also feature sushi tacos served on deep-fried nori sheets, and regular tacos made with tortillas from local Mexican cantinas.

Local fresh fish will be used for the sushi.

Ganter’s family has a nationally trademarked motto: “Eat, Drink and Be Local.” The concept is “to create synergy among locals and local businesses, to pool resources and work together.”

In keeping with that philosophy, Papamigos will have a strong emphasis on keeping everything as local as possible, said Ganter.

The restaurant’s décor will include

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artwork painted by several local artists, including Dennis Friel, who did the marine-inspired murals on the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. Friel will paint an outside mural on the patio side, and a large mural behind the sushi bar.

Papamigos will serve craft beers from several local breweries – Funky Buddha, Prosperity Brewers, 26 Degrees Brewing Company, and Odd Breed, the tap room right next door.

These breweries will also create beers just for Papamigos.

There will be live entertainment from local musicians in a variety of genres, including reggae, Cuban roots, soul and funk.

Ganter anticipates the cost to build out the interior space, as well as the patio area, will be over $1 million.

He hopes to have the leases for the property signed in February, to begin construction in March and to open the restaurant in late fall 2020.

Other new establishments are being planned for Old Town, including

a hip “Southern comfort” restaurant concept, named Wood & Wire, that will occupy the building at 165 NE First Avenue. Sweets and More, a dessert catering shop, just opened at 122 N. Flagler Ave., and a coffee house, called Shack In Back, is slated to open in the same space later this year. In addition, the ground floor of the historic Bank of Pompano building at 61 NE First Street is being turned into a restaurant with outdoor dining. There are also plans to convert the 1920s medical office of Dr. George McClellan – Pompano Beach’s first doctor – into a café or wine bar.

At the center of this up and coming area, the CRA is in the process of creating a new pedestrian plaza, called “The Backyard.”

“We really believe in the area,” said Ganter. “Timing is everything, and we believe that now is the time to make it happen, and we’re really excited.

Pompano is booming.”

Ganter said a number of pop-up events are planned for Papamigos

in the coming months, including at the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, the Las Olas Food and Wine Festival, the South Beach Seafood Festival, and Old Town Untapped.

“We pop up and we serve food, we create customer awareness and we gather feedback,” he said. “It’s a great way to do market research.”

To stay tuned for a Papamigos pop-up, go to @ eatdrinkandbeloco on Facebook and Instagram.

Pompano Beach Voters Will Decide Three Issues In March 2020 Referendum

On March 17, 2020, Pompano Beach voters will have the opportunity to decide if they want the two-year terms that city commissioners serve to be increased to fouryear terms, if the terms of city commissioners should be staggered, and if municipal elections should be held in March, rather than in November.

The City Commission voted last July to place the three issues on the ballot. The issues must be decided by voters in a referendum because they involve amending the City charter. Each of the proposed charter amendments can stand alone, and must be approved by a majority of the voters.

Staggering the terms of city commissioners is the provision the Commission considered most important in changing the Pompano Beach elections process.

Currently, the City elects its commissioners all at once, which could leave the commission without any experienced leadership. Staggering the terms is seen as a way to maintain continuity of leadership.

In order to stagger election years for commissioners, commissioners from odd-numbered districts who are elected at the next scheduled municipal election would have an initial term of three years, and then all commissioners elected in future elections would have terms of equal length, either of two years or four years, depending on what voters decide. The term length of the Mayor-at-Large seat would remain four years.

Four-year terms are being proposed for district commissioners as a way to help mitigate the tendency of “continuous campaigning” that can be fostered by twoyear terms.

The proposal to transition all future municipal elections from November to the second Tuesday of March is meant give voters the chance to focus solely on local candidates and issues. The transition would be accomplished by moving the next scheduled municipal general election in November of 2020 to March of 2021, and by extending the current terms of the mayor and commissioners from November of 2020 to March of 2021. Y

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In Case You Missed It

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BY JEFF LEVINE

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LOTS OF NEWS YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HEARD ABOUT IN POMPANO BEACH THIS MONTH, SO LET'S GET RIGHT TO IT. STATE OF THE CITY: The Mayor's annual Pompano Beach overview happens Feb. 24 at the Marriott. There are two issues I hope to see addressed in detail: • Traffic The City needs a comprehensive plan to address the rapidly increasing time it takes to get across town. Traffic congestion will only get worse as more and more new residences are completed. (By our count, there are over 10,000 new units planned for Pompano Beach in the coming years.) A wide-ranging plan that legitimately tackles this problem is essential. So far, the City has not shown much vision on meeting this challenge.

• Livability Vs Growth The CRA and the City have done a tremendous job in attracting new construction. Some would say too good. We've seen the City Commission address this in several specific cases including the McNab Park complex and the Hidden Harbour development; attempting to meet both developers and residents needs by forcing compromises. So far, so good but this is an issue that is not going away. The number two natural resource of Pompano Beach is our blue skies. (Beach and Ocean are #1, duh.) We need to balance the desire for growth with making sure this still feels like a beach town. The case by case compromises have been a good start, but we'd like to see a broader vision to ensure we don't lose what makes Pompano Beach a terrific place.

FISHING VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT: The recent potential addition of a catering facility has alarmed some residents in the A1A/ Pompano Beach Boulevard area. The spot on the southeast corner had been expected to be occupied by several restaurants and/ or shops. The biggest concern residents have is that the new building has a peak roof line of 58 feet, considerably higher than anticipated. (Full disclosure: I live right by the Fishing Village although am not directly affected by the building).

Tim Hernandez, the developer of the Village, shared his thoughts with me via e-mail: " No surprise there, those same people were opposed to the entire Fishing Village redevelopment....

The height of the roof deck is 41’-10”...[and] the open air roof deck is 58’. The AOD allows a height of 105’ but in an effort to be good neighbors [all development] has been limited to 58’... The height is similar to...Oceanic, the new Hilton Hotel, and Beach House."

Hernandez reminded me, "One thing lacking in the community

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is a quality event space [for local community events...The] operators also expect to bring corporate meetings and retreats to Pompano ... now being held in NYC, Boca, Miami or Fort Lauderdale. This will benefit local entertainers, florists, furniture rental and many other small businesses.”

I also asked Hernandez if he was concerned that a rather large building primarily used for private events might hurt the "Delraylike" walkability that was an important part of the projects goals. He responded, "the whole development was designed to be walkable with narrow streets, wide sidewalks, small blocks and buildings pulled close to the streets. Whether we put one more restaurant or this venue won’t change that."

So far, the CRA, Hernandez and his team have done an impressive job with complex. I do hope there will be enough activity and gathering spot type places for people from around the county to decide it is worth the drive to Pompano Beach.

IMPORTANT LOCAL ELECTION: On Mar, 17, Pompano Beach will vote on whether to make City Commissioner terms four years, to stagger the terms and to move elections to March instead of November. (They had been in March until just recently).

On the pro side, moving the election to March will allow greater focus on local issues since it wouldn't compete against presidential or other major elections.

On the con side, less people tend to vote in March elections. In a rapidly changing city, we want as many people to vote as possible.

We also don't want to allow power brokers and other influencers to exert disproportionate control over city politics. I would urge you to go to the polls on Mar. 17 to vote against future March elections. (Yes, I get the irony.) One more suggestion: make sure to vote before heading to any St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Drinking and voting don't mix. (Or do they?)

Jeff Levine is the Editor-at-Large of Pompano! magazine. Email him at jeff@pointpubs.com

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Falling in Love with the Beach All Over Again IN THIS MONTH OF LOVE, I’VE RETURNED TO MY FIRST SIGNIFICANT OTHER: THE BEACH. BUT FIRST, PLEASE ENDURE A BRIEF RICHARDS FAMILY HISTORY LESSON. We first moved here after staycationing locally one summer week. Rather than flying north to see family (our usual trip), we drove 30 minutes east and settled in at an oceanfront hotel, behaving like tourists 24/7 (the Mai-Kai! Pier 66! Heidi’s Ice Cream, for the old-timers). We loved it so much that we bought a little condo, a “vacation home,” 30 minutes from our actual home.

We began spending weekends here, fell in love, and moved here permanently the next year.

That was 15 years ago, and I love it just as much now as I did then. But life happens, and those moments actually at the beach are rare. Stuff gets in the way, and although the beach is close by, I don’t go as often as I should, never mind that just going is a production: Towels? Check. Chairs? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Some days, just the thought of packing for the beach is enough to nix the idea altogether. While we’re lucky enough to live where other people vacation, most of us don’t take full advantage of what 2017’s nearly 13 million visitors to Broward County* already know – this is a great place not just to live, but to visit! Lucky us.

After a difficult year personally, friends and family exhorted me

BY DAWNE RICHARDS

to do something for myself – visit an exotic locale; go on a cruise; see the Mayan ruins. Bah! After years of corporate travel, the idea of “going somewhere” holds little appeal. Plus, logistics: Grandkids.

Animals. Mail. The list goes on and on.

However, since we do live where people vacation, I decided to take the funds I’d spend touring these exotic locales and spend it right here: I rented a fully furnished oceanfront condo. It’s five minutes from my house, which means that every.single.day (for 365 days, if you’re counting!) I get a mini-vacation. Whether I’m there for 30 minutes or overnight, I get a daily dose of vitamin sea, with no need to board the animals, hold the mail, or pack my bags.

Plus, I have a great place to host those pesky beloved friends and family who love to visit Florida, like the other 13 million people who do the same.

Just two months into this adventure, I can say unequivocally that it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I arrived with all I needed: a toothbrush. Mornings, I enjoy coffee with friends on the balcony; evenings, my son and I head over to play chess while being serenaded by the ocean waves. When I need five minutes of serenity, I’ve got it. My granddaughter and I are creating priceless lifelong memories at “Yiayia’s beach house.”

I strongly recommend giving this a try; you can find some amazing places for the off-season at very reasonable prices. And I bet you’ll fall back in love with the #1 reason most of us came here in the first place.

The new pier on Pompano Beach.

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COUPLES WHO WORK TOGETHER

How do they do it? Impossible for some and a blessing

for others, we asked four local couples to share secrets of their success by having their lives so closely intertwined.

Two of the couples began their professional lives together soon after becoming a couple. All four couples have children and some have pets as well. They lead very full lives indeed!

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Elin & Andy TROUSDALE { LE BISTRO RESTAURANT }

How many years have you been a couple?

22 How many years have you worked together?

21 What do you each do to maintain your independence?

In addition to all things food related, we each have separate hobbies and interests.

Andy enjoys classic automobile restoration and gardening. Elin enjoys biking, Pilates, retail therapy and lunch with friends.

How do you balance your business and leisure time together as a couple?

Most of our leisure time together revolves around food and dining. It’s a passion we both have. When we are not working in the restaurant, we spend time dining out and cooking together at home.

The business of all things food related is a constant in our lives as a couple and as a family, our son included.

Elin and Andy celebrated Elin’s birthday in the South of France

What is your advice for couples considering working together?

Praise each other, know when to be silent and when speak up. Understand each others strong and weak points and create a balance. Verbal and non-verbal communication is very important. Create a non-verbal language with your partner. It’s like a dance: follow and lead, lead and follow.

Practice and you’ll each know what to do without saying a word.

How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We will be working hard serving others so they may have a special Valentine’s Day.

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Sarah & Tyler CHAPPELL

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How many years have you been a couple?

We’ve been together for 20 years.

How many years have you worked together?

15 What do you each do to maintain your independence?

It’s important to spend time every once in awhile doing the things you love on your own time.

How do you balance your business and leisure time together as a couple?

Balance is the key. We try not to talk about work during our free time. Instead we talk about the good things in life like family and our daughter.

What is your advice for couples considering working together?

Always have a separate work space and different responsibilities. Communication is also a key element for success.

How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We celebrate everyday!

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Michelle & Eduardo CARRASCO

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How many years have you been a couple?

We’ve been together for 26 years. And we just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve. How many years have you worked together?

My husband, Eduardo, started the company seven years ago. I joined four years ago as it grew. Ed is the Senior Vice President of Operations -Technical and Infrastructure.

I am the Director of Human Resources.

He was one of the founding members. We operate in four U.S. locations and four in foreign countries.

What do you each do to maintain your independence?

We naturally spend some time apart because Eduardo travels often for business. When I travel, Eduardo stays home with the kids. We also have some independent activities we each do.

How do you balance your business and leisure time together as a couple?

We both enjoy boating together, and when we do, we’re with friends and/or family so we don’t discuss business. Same for when we go out for dinner or are spending time with our three sons.

What is your advice for couples considering working together?

If you’re going to be partners, make sure you share the same goals and be willing to compromise on how to reach them.

In our case, I report to a different senior vice president, so we have different responsibilities How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We will most likely with a boat ride and a nice meal out.

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Samina & Zahid QURESHI, MDs { ASSOCIATES IN INTERNAL MEDICINE } How many years have you been a couple?

42 How many years have you worked together?

30 What to you each do to maintain your independence?

We each have our own separate hobbies that we enjoy independently from one another.

How do you balance your business and leisure time together?

We focus on spending time with our children and family.

What is your advice for couples considering working together?

Avoid taking business home with you and during family time stay away from discussions about work.

How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Keep it year-round.

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dining out IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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

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

Shrimp curry at Calypso in Pompano Beach

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 $$$

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Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut over-

looking 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

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 $$

Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as 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.

3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach

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

with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $

Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the per-

fect 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 $$

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 —

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Friday, February 14, 2020, 6 - 11 PM. $65/person

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choice of:

Chilled Duck Breast, Smoked Butternut Squash Purée, Frisée, Toasted Pepitas, Pomegranate Gastrique Oysters Rockefeller, Baby Spinach, Chervil, Parmesan Cheese, Mignonette Sauce

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choice of:

Strawberry & Arugula, Baby Arugula, Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Sliced Almonds, Flowers, Champagne Vinaigrette Fried Green Tomato Caprese, Fried Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Lemon Oil, Balsamic Reduction

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choice of:

Surf & Turf: 6 oz. Center Cut Filet of Beef, Scallops, Eggplant Caponata, Braised Greens, Sweet Onion Demi Linguini Mussels, White Truffle Cream Sauce, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Oyster Mushroom, Fried Artichokes Grilled Lamb Chops, Mushroom Succotash, Blackberry Demi

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Dining Out 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 meals a day, and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $ Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restau-

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

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$ 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 galore, 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

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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 $$ Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original rice bowl. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza were also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

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 comfort-

able 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

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, 954-9332003 $$

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, 954-532-2771 $$-$$$

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

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

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Dining Out 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; Saturday, 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

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

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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-

Our diner will make you feel as if you’ve jumped back to the 50’s.

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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 py-

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Dining Out gros, 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 $$ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place offering delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN Chef Pasquale’s fervent belief in

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

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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 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 $ 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 $

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

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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. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 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 While the fresh food is the real star at Papa’s, 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 offers 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 neighbor-

hood place serving Italian favorites. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733 $$

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 $$

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

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

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

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Dining Out 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 $$

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

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on

Expires 3/31/20. Participating locations only.

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

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the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly.

Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

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

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

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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 $$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

Breakfast Specials

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

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

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

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

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

Monday-Friday 5:15am-3pm Saturday 5:15am-2pm Sunday 5:45am-2pm Delivery available through, Uber Eats, Delivery Dudes, Grub Hub, Postmates

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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 $$

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

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

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 $$

Fast & Casual

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. 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, 954-708-2775 $$

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual

live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

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 $$

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

Ann Marie’s . PIZZA • SUBS 2313 N Federal Highway, For catering email annmariescatering33@gmail.com 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 $

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Dining Out 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 $$

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, 954-941-0550 $-$$

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.

438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

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., 954-782-2344 $

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

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

$

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

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

The Hen and The Hog. COMFORT FOOD Located in a quaint

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 $

Denise’s Kitchen. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Breakfast and

lunch served daily. Breakfast specials start at $4.72 and include coffe.Lunch specials start at $7.99. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats, Delivery Dudes and Grub Hub. 2335 NE Fifth Ave., 954-943-7411 $

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., 754-800-7311 $

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 $

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 hap-

py hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a 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

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building on Federal Highway, The Hen and The Hog offers a wide variety of options such as flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, platters of barbecue meats and an all-day breakfast menu.

We dare you not to order the campfire milkshake —topped with marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers. The atmosphere is homey and inviting with wooden rafters and farm tables along with vintage Edison bulbs. The restaurant is open for three meals a day except they are closed for dinner on Mondays. 3003 N Federal Highway, 954-366-1572. $

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., 954-9430057 $

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to or-

der. 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 Treat yourself to one of the daily spe-

cials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner.

But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily.

2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in.

4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

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.

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Modern luxury hotels are pushing the envelope in terms of locations and experiences. Disconnecting from the chaos of modern life and escaping to unique landscapes used to involve tents and 4x4 vehicles. Now, luxury hospitality operators like Aman Resorts are creating locations in desolate locations like Wadi Rum in Jordan and the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia With room rates at Amangiri running between $500 to $3,000 per night, this is a premium property with all that one expects in terms of service and amenities.

Hot-air ballooning over the desert at sunrise? Helicopter or walking tours of the Grand Canyon? Boat tours of the vast Lake Powell? The isolation of the resort brings peace but its location is close to some of America’s great western landmarks and experiences. Seeking more solitude? The resort recently opened 10 luxury “tent pavilions” between 1,800 to 2,800 square feet with one and two-bedroom options. They hate the term “glamping” but this is a good example of it... and it looks amazing.

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