Pompano! Magazine February 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

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February 2018

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Ahead of His Time

From Feb. 22 to March 17, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center will host a retrospective exhibit featuring the works of Laurence Gartel, the “Father of Digital Art.” The exhibit will trace the evolution of technology and digital art through Gartel’s visionary work. Gartel shares how he got his start and invented an art form.

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite

For this month’s edition of Urban Adventure, Danielle takes kiteboarding lessons with the owner of Pompano Kiteboarding. Learning the art of flying a kite is the first step to exploring the adventurous sport.

Danielle shares her highs and lows of a being an amatuer.

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February 2018

For the love of maps — especially pink ones.

News and happening from around town and beyond including: Plants & People Day, unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Tiger Trail event series, winter concerts and the annual Saint Coleman Italian Festival.

Our reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up-to-date on city news. This month, she takes you inside the new Pompano Beach library, which officially opened Jan. 19; and gives you a run-down of the city’s new Bond Referendum.

A peek behind the scenes at Ruston of Boston, where cutting and styling hair is an art form.

Dawne Richards is the Scrooge of Valentine’s Day.

Feeling hungry, but don’t know where to go?

Check out our comprehensive list of restaurants in the area.

There is so much to smile about in Pompano Beach including: The groundbreaking ceremony of the new and improved Atlantic Blvd. Bridge; a food truck roundup at the Shoppes of Beacon Light; and the groundbreaking for a new oceanfront restaurant, Oceanic.

Volunteering and participating in civic opportunities is imporant. In spite of sometimes disagreeable committees or unwanted change, the spirit of service is what matters.

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CreativelySPEAKING

BY SUSAN ROSSER

The Wild Pink Yonder AS A KID, I SPENT HOURS STUDYING AN ILLUSTRATED MAP OF LONG ISLAND THAT HUNG IN OUR DEN. MY FAVORITE PUZZLE BACK THEN was a map of the United States. I guess you could say I’ve always had a thing for maps... which brings me to my first map memory…

It was a beautiful spring day — the sort of day where the air seemed to sparkle. My parents decided we should take a ride. Typically, this meant we didn’t have a set destination. We would just pile in the car and go. Sometimes we would travel just 15 minutes to have lunch in the neighboring town of Cold Spring Harbor. Other times we would venture upstate and pick apples. But on this day, my parents decided we would set course to Connecticut.

My Father busted out his map of New England, planned our route and folded the map back up perfectly.

I was beyond excited for this trip as we would be crossing state lines. As I sat in the back seat and

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watched the scenery move beyond me, I nearly exploded with anticipation. Connecticut was not far.

Finally, I couldn’t wait even one more second. I blurted out “Tell me when we get to Connecticut.”

My mother replied “We’re already in Connecticut.”

Her answer devastated me. How had I missed the crossing? And surely she must be mistaken. Nothing was pink. You see, on my father’s map of New England, New York (where we lived) was green and Connecticut was pink. Logically, I thought once we crossed over into Connecticut, all of the leaves would be pink. I thought the lawns would be pink. I thought the bushes would be shades of magenta and surely the stately trees lining the highway would beam with magnificent fuchsia foliage.

I explained my theory to my family and naturally everyone thought I was being remarkably adorable.

I felt nothing but disappointed. But it was OK. I don’t remember what we actually did in Connecticut that day. But knowing my parents, we probably stopped somewhere and had a great lunch of fried clams in some hideaway on the Long Island Sound. We probably went antiquing in a 17th century colonial home. And most likely, we stopped for ice cream.

To this day, I love reading maps. Sure, I know we all have our phones. But phones are for finding places you already know about. Maps are romantic. Take out a map; let it guide you. Read a map and discover the unknown. Maybe it will be pink.

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Pompano Beach Update

BY JEFF LEVINE For years (decades?) there wasn’t really much new happening in Pompano Beach. But, recently, that has changed dramatically. It seems almost every week there’s another restaurant, shop or construction project popping up. It’s easy to loose track of all the changes. So, as a longtime Pompano Beach resident, I thought I’d try and keep you in the loop.

• LAS ORQUIDEAS is a recently opened restaurant worth checking out.

Located next to Jersey Dogs on Atlantic Blvd. between the bridge and A1A, the spot has been home to revolving restaurants over the past few years — at least four (but I lost count). Here’s hoping these folks will stay put for a while. The family run joint serves up a terrific, tasty variety of Latin American specialties. Our group tried the Colombian chicken soup, skirt steak, breaded pork chops and fish special. All delicious. The sangria tasted a bit weak (me likes my beverages strong) but we had a great time listening to the live entertainment as we sat outside on a beautiful South Florida evening.

• Last month in Pompano! magazine, we had a review of the REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS around the beach area. In case you missed it, read it on our website (pointpubs.com/pompano-redevelopment).

Rendering of the Beach House Restaurant

• We are now hearing from city officials that the BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT , located on the beach two blocks north of Atlantic Blvd., is

hoping to open as soon as late February. This might be a bit optimistic as the structure is still little more than cinderblock and metal,but let’s keep our fingers crossed.

• Right next door, the rebuilding of the Pompano Beach FISHING PIER continues. It is a little more than 25 percent done toward its early 2019 completion goal. The construction work itself has become somewhat of a tourist attraction. On days when workers are driving the giant pilings into ground, you’ll find many a grown man (and an occasional woman) staring at the equipment like a bunch of astounded children.

We’ll be spotlighting more of what’s new and exciting in Pompano Beach.

Got a suggestion? E-mail me at jeff@southfloridachambermaps.com.

Annual Plants & People Day

BY DONNA TORREY Pompano Beach is part of a migratory flyway and one of the few in the continental United States where birds and butterflies stop over during the winter months, making it a perfect place for ecotourism. In 2010 the City of Pompano Beach became a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. Pompano Beach is the 42nd city in the country and largest city in Florida to receive the honor, which was largely accomplished by an all-volunteer team consisting of members from Pompano Proud and the Grow Wild! initiative.

More than 300 backyards have been declared as Certified Wildlife Habitat sites. In addition, nine parks, nine businesses and 11 school grounds have been certified through the program. Pompano Beach has now been certified for six consecutive years.

The annual Plants & People Day celebrates the accomplishment.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 11 from 10am to 3pm at Centennial Park surrounding the SampleMcDougald House (450 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach). The event will feature vendors, speakers, food and hourly raffle prizes. For more information, visit pompanoproud.com.

Pompano Garden Club’s Luncheon & Fashion Show

The Pompano Beach Garden Club will host a “Tropicana” themed soup luncheon and fashion show. The event will feature fashion by SteinMart, gift baskets, a raffle and silent auction. Plants will also be available for sale. Lunch will feature homemade soups, garden salad and desert.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11:30am WHERE: Emma Lou Olsen Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach.

COST: $25 per person; for tickets contact Edie Kappler by email at rbkappler@ comcast.net, or by phone at 954-943-2699.

Pompano Picks contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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Preservation Society

Gala Dinner Be Dazzled in the Light of the Full Moon by our “Big Diamond” Friday, March 2, 2018 • 5:30 - 11 PM USCG Light Station • Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse

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• Cocktails (cash bar all night long) • Dinner • Dance to a Live Band

• Silent Auction (Preview at www.hillsborolighthouse.org)

• Nighttime Lighthouse Tours (60’s, 70’s & 80’s music) • Special Tours of the Lens Room VIP Diamond Tables available for groups Seating is limited so RSVP before February 23, 2018!

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Cooperative Playgroup at Imagination Station Preschool

Over 30 dealers from around the country gather to show and sell more than a million tropical postcards.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10am to 5pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach For more information call 954-786-4111

Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show

A variety of vendors will show and sell precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, crystals and vintage beads.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb 17Sunday, Feb. 18 from 10am to 5pm. For more information visit beadshows.com WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach

Intro to Blacksmithing Workshop

Back by popular demand, The Guild Urban Craft & Folk Art School will host an introductory course to blacksmithing.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 18 from noon to 5pm WHERE: The Guild Urban Craft & Folk Art School, 205 NW 16th St., Pompano Beach COST: $170; Register at guildfl.com/classesworkshops

The South Florida Depression Glass Club’s 44th Annual Show

This event features dealers from around the country who specialize in selling glass antiques from the Depression era, including glassware, pottery, dinnerware and kitchen goods. The event is hosted by the South Florida Depression Glass Club, which was founded in the 1970s to promote glass collecting as a hobby.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10am to 5pm; Sunday, Feb. 4 from 10am to 4pm WHERE: The Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Admission is $5 Visit sfdgc.com for more information

Fridays from 8:30 to 11am This kids play group at Imagination Station at the Pink Church is set up to consist of ten children ages 12 months to 20 months who are walking. The cost is $15 per class due at time of attendance. Cash or checks are accepted. Imagination Station will provide a staff member to stay with your children and each parent will take turns volunteering for one session. Every 10 weeks it will be your turn to volunteer. During their time at Imagination Station, children will play in a toddler-designed classroom with kitchen play equipment, toys, arts, crafts, blocks, story time, music and singing. Visit imaginationstationpreschool. org for more information or to enroll.

Lighthouse Christian School Open House

Lighthouse Christian School will host prospective students and parents for an open house.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 9am to noon.

WHERE: 2331 NE 26th Ave., Pompano Beach

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Tiger Trail Festival Series

The Tiger Trail Festival is a communitybased, volunteer-run series of events that celebrate the legacy of Pompano Beach’s black pioneers and the contributions of all residents who make Pompano Beach a better place to live, work and play. This year, the Tiger Trail events include:

Feb. 2: Black Tie Gala

This black-tie banquet and gala will honor the legacy of Pompano Beach business owners and families. The gala will take place at the Westin in Ft. Lauderdale (400 Corporate Dr.). This year’s theme is “The Legacy Continues.” Tickets are $65 per person. A meet and greet will take place from 6:30 to 7pm. The program begins promptly at 7pm.

Valentine’s Day Vintage Dinner at the Sample-McDougald House Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, vintage Valentine’s Day while dining inside the SampleMcDougald House. Guests will be greeted with cocktails on the porch, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Guests will then be escorted to a dining table for a three course dinner.

WHEN: Feb. 14; Prosecco, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6:30 to 7pm; Dinner begins at 7pm.

WHERE: Sample-McDougald House at 450 NE Tenth St. in Pompano Beach COST: Price is $195 per couple. Tables are shared by 3 to 5 couples. Members of the Sample-McDougald house will receive a 10 percent discount. Reservations are required. Dinner will include a salad, main course, dessert, wine and a postdinner coffee and tea service. For more information visit samplemcdougald.org

Feb. 3: The William F. Boynton 5K Run/Walk & Car Show

The William F Boynton 5K run is dedicated to the memory of an individual who was a dedicated teacher and coach. He taught science and coached young men in football, track and cross country at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach. The run begins at 7am. The staging area will be located at the E. Pat Larkin Community Center (520 Martin Luther King Blvd.) Timing services will be provided by Accuchip USA, Inc. A car show will also be on display at the community center.

Feb. 3: The Collier City Trail Blazers Exhibit

This exhibit at McNair Park (951 NW 27th Ave., Pompano Beach) will honor individuals who helped shape Collier City. The exhibit will run from 3 to 6pm.

Feb. 11: Soulful Experience

Couples Valentine’s Forging Workshop Looking for a “hot” date-night activity for Valentine’s Day but tired of the same old dinner date? Bring your Valentine out on a unique date to learn the basics of blacksmithing. You and your date will create a beautiful finished project together. The evening will include entertaining instructors, wine, cheese and all the tools and materials necessary. No experience is required.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: The Guild Urban Craft & Folk Art School (205 NW 16th St., Pompano Beach COST: $150; Register at guildfl.com/classes-workshops

Life performances of gospel and jazz artists will take place at the Ali Cultural Arts Center (353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach).

Feb. 17: The Tiger Trail Festival

A street festival featuring entertainment, music, art, cultural food, vendors and a kid’s zone. The festival will take place at the E. Pat Larkin Community Center (520 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach) from 10am to 7pm.

For more information on any of the Tiger Trail events, visit tigertrailfestival.org.

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PompanoPICKS 35th Annual Saint Coleman Italian Festival In 1984, the St. Coleman Italian Festival was just a spaghetti dinner with pony rides. Now the festival is a huge event with food, carnival rides, music and live entertainment. It serves as one of the largest fundraisers for the 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: Friday, Feb. 16 from 1-11pm; Saturday, Feb. 17 from noon to 11pm; Sunday, Feb. 18 from 12 to 8pm WHERE: Saint Coleman Catholic Church, 1200 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

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In this annual cornhole tournament players compete for bragging rights, a traveling trophy and recognition in the Saint Coleman church bulletin and event brochure.

WHEN: Qualifer begins Sunday, Feb. 19 at noon. Top 16 point scorers qualify for tournament play. The single elimination tournament runs from 4:30 to 8pm. Games go to 15 net scores. Players will throw eight bags for total points.

COST: Entry Fee is $10

Impact Broward, a non-profit dedicated to helping people thrive as they age, will host Celebrate Broward! The banquet will honor community members who have demonstrated commitment to creating quality life for older people. Impact Broward’s valued volunteers also will be recognized. The festive evening includes live musical entertainment led by Blues Soulster Joel DaSilva, Caribbean jazz artists Rootz of Music and 13 year-old jazz singer Ava Faith.

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 2 from 6-9pm WHERE: The W Fort Lauderdale (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.)

COST: Tickets to the benefit are $85 and are available at impactbroward.org

Charitable Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

Thirty years of charitable fundraising initiatives and goodwill in Broward County is well worth a grand celebration. This enchanting evening will include live and silent auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Self-parking is complimentary. Special guests will include Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher and NBC 6 News Anchor, Trina Robinson.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center (50 W. Atlantic Blvd.)

COST: $45 per person; tickets can be purchased at ccpompano.org

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Monthly Happenings Open Mic Night

Third Mondays, Feb. 21, 9pm 26 Degree Brewing hosts a monthly open mic night on the third Monday of every month from 9pm until close. All acts are welcome, from comedy to poetry, juggling and music. Drafts are $1 off during the event. 26 DEGREE BREWING, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach

Old Town Untapped

First Fridays, Feb. 2, 6-9pm Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) and the surrounding neighborhood.

Every first Friday of the month. Free.

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Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews

First & Third Sundays, 10am | and Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6pm Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and flexibility. Afterwards, 26 Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst. Classes on Sundays start at 10am; Classes on Wednesdays start at 6pm. Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice. 26 DEGREE BREWING, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

Yoga on the Beach

Sundays, 9-10am Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga beachside. By donation. POMPANO BEACH, on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains at the very east end of Atlantic Blvd., 754-307-9489

Pier Food Truck Round Up

Third Fridays, Feb. 16, 6pm, free Join for an evening of food trucks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs.

Entertainment and full bar. POMPANO PIER, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

Happy Hour at the Beach

Thursdays, 5-8pm Enjoy a relaxing night at the beach with a unique twist on boring old discounted drinks! Visit any of the participating merchants for BOGO, 2-4-1’s and half price specials. The night features revolving live music each week! ATLANTIC BLVD., between A1A and Pompano Beach Blvd.

art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. Free to attend. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Green Market

Every Saturday, 9am to 1:30pm The Green Market features local food vendors, farmers, artisans and live music. The Green Market happens every Saturday from Oct. 14 until the end of April 2018.

The Market is located at the CORNER OF ATLANTIC BLVD. AND NE FIRST AVE. There is

parking on First St. and in the lot on the corner of First Ave. and Second St. For more information visit pompanohistory.com/ green_market.

Fresh Air with Byrd & Lyrics Lab

First & Third Wednesday, Feb. 7 & 21, Workshop from 7-8pm, Lyrics Lab from 8-11pm Fresh Air with Byrd is a writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers held at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every first and third Wednesday of the month.

Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an award-winning poet and public speaker. Artists looking to improve their poems, songs, stories and delivery are encouraged to attend this workshop. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows. Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives.

Beer, wine and kombucha are served. $15/ pp for the writing workshop. $10 for Lyrics Lab. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

Lunch with Art

Every Wednesday, 12:15 to 1:15pm Nourish your creative side! The Bailey Contemporary Arts invites you every Wednesday to bring your lunch, or grab a little nosh from the in-house café, and sit down for an hour in the galleries amongst

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Second Sundays, Feb. 11, 6pm Every second Sunday the Historic Ali Cultural Arts will have live music and brunch after dark. Tickets are just $5. ALI CULTURAL ARTS, 353 MLK Blvd., Pompano Beach

Get Hired

First Wednesdays at noon Every first Wednesday The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will host a Job Seeker Orientation Workshop and Job Seekers Toolkit session at the CRA Job Placement Center (McNair Community Center, 951 NW 27th Ave. Pompano Beach). At noon, the workshop will teach attendees how to utilize the center. Then, at 1pm, participants can attend the “Job Seeker’s Toolkit” session.

Every month the toolkit session will aim to connect prospective employees with employers and useful resources.

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PompanoPICKS Country Music Legend Willie Nelson & Family

Willie Nelson is a multiple Grammy and CMA award-winner.

He will be joined by the Family, his touring group, for a night filled with classic hits.

With 25 singles having reached number one on the charts, Nelson is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of his generation. His songs, including “On The Road Again,” “Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” and “Always on My Mind,” crossed genres and his iconic style has made him one of the most recognized entertainers in the world.

WHEN: Feb. 13 at 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE Sixth St. COST: Tickets range between $35 and $100 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com

Pompano Beach Piano Competition

Listen to some of Pompano Beach’s most talented young piano players.

WHEN: Feb. 24 at 7pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach

Dead & Company performs in Ft. Lauderdale

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 26 at 7pm WHERE: BB&T Center (1 Panther Pkwy. in

Sunrise) COST: Tickets range between $45 to $145 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com

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WHEN: Wednesday, Feb.7, 7:30 to 9pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801

NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach The Curtain Call Playhouse will perform classic songs including pop, doo wop, country rockabilly, gospel, jazz and R&B.

Valentine’s Day Big Band Dance

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:30 to 9pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801

NE Sixth St. Come enjoy a musical event with a variety of music from the 20’s, swing era and more.

Whether you want to dance or just listen, this will be a fun Valentine’s Day event for music lovers.

Eric & the Jazzers

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7:30 to 9pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center,

800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach Some of the best jazzers in South Florida play some heartfelt American Jazz. Eric & the Jazzers will perform greats from Charlie Parker, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

Tina Turner Tribute

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 to 9pm WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Martin

Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach The Tina Turner voice, heels and strut are back on stage as Kat Riggins performs a stunning and powerful portrayal of one of pop’s biggest divas ever.

Habitat for Humanity of Broward Receives $1 Million Grant On Nov. 28, Habitat for Humanity of Broward was awarded a $1 million grant by the Mary N. Porter Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward. The grant will assist the agency as it builds its largest community in its 34 year history – A Rick Case Habitat Community – which will cover nine acres in Pompano Beach in the Blanch Ely neighborhood and feature 77 homes and a community park.

“We are beyond grateful and excited to partner with the Community Foundation of Broward and to honor Miss Mary N. Porter’s philanthropic legacy in such a powerful way,” said Nancy Robin, Habitat Broward’s CEO & Executive Director.

“Habitat for Humanity has great vision, strong leadership and a track record of making a difference in our community,” said Linda Carter, President/CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward. “We truly believe in this project and its power to transform lives to create a better Broward, which was Mary’s vision.”

The $1 million award will help Habitat Broward with both infrastructure and foundations for the new Habitat homes. Once the infrastructure is completed, the organization hopes to start vertical build on the first phase of homes in the first quarter of 2018.

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POMPANO’S LONG-AWAITED NEW LIBRARY OPENS ITS DOORS

BY MARIE PULEO

The long-awaited opening of Pompano’s new state-of-theart library took place last month, culminating a years-long collaborative effort between the city and Broward County to create a venue that will serve as a focal point for culture and learning.

The library, located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., east of City Hall, is in the head-turning two-story, 47,000-square-foot building that is also home to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, which opened last May. The county’s plan to build a new library, which is part of the Broward County Library system, provided the platform for the city to maximize the

site and add the cultural center.

“It was a true partnership to achieve each of our goals,” said Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher. “We’re extremely excited that the project is completed and now fully operational.”

The new library replaces the library that was in operation at 1213 E. Atlantic Boulevard from 1952 until November of last year.

“The library will provide multiple programs for our children, all the way to our senior adults, in a great

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atmosphere,” said Fisher. “It’s centrally located in our new downtown with easy access for all of our residents.”

The new location is more than twice the size of the old one, increasing from 13,000 square feet to 27,000 square feet. Its unconventional interior is open and airy, with lots of glass and natural lighting. The number of books has also nearly doubled, with 34,213 books in the new library, compared to 17,658 books in the old one.

In addition to books, audio-visual materials, reference resources and periodicals, the new library offers a myriad of technology that is intended to cut across age groups and increase access to knowledge for different users. T ​ ech amenities include more than 50 computers available for patrons; tables and chairs with built-in charging stations for electronic devices; and Wi-Fi available throughout the building.

The ground floor of the library features resources for children and teens, including a Computer Tech Center that has 20 computers and a ceiling projector and screen for public use and classes. There is also a Teen Tech Studio that was designed to offer young adults a space where they can explore digital media and creativity, individually and collaboratively. It has seven computers, a 3-D printer, color printer, virtual reality gear, gaming consoles and a “green screen” for video creation. A separate multi-purpose room will be available for library programming and use by the public.

The library’s loft-like second floor offers resources primarily for adults, as well as a Creation Station equipped with 3-D printers, virtual reality gear and creative software that can be used by patrons of all ages.

Much of the library’s digital equipment is similar to the equipment found in the digital media center at the Cultural Center, but at the library it’s more readily available.

Like all of the Broward County Library locations, the new Pompano Beach branch will offer a wide range of programs and events for people of all ages and interests. There will be story times for children of >>>

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<<< different age groups, and at times, there will be special events presented by outside entertainers, such as musicians and storytellers. The staff will also offer computer classes to the public. In addition, the Library and the Cultural Center have plans to do cooperative programs together, such as lunchtime events in the courtyard situated between the two facilities. These events may include acoustic guitar music, poetry readings, book talks and mini-plays.

The library will be headed by William Fritz, who became the Community Library Manager of the Pompano Beach Library in 2014, and will continue to serve in that role at the new location. Fritz began working as a librarian in the Broward County Library system in 2001, and has managed five branches.

“The staff and I are looking forward to helping our customers discover and use all of the advanced technology offered at the new library, and providing them with the best possible service,” said Fritz.

The library’s other amenities include 142 dedicated parking spaces shared with the cultural center, and a drive-through book return located on the east side of the library that allows customers to conveniently return books and audio-visual items without getting out of their cars. There are also two book returns inside the library.

The cost to construct both the library and cultural center was $19.7 million, with about half of that amount going toward each facility. Funding for the project came from Broward County, the City of Pompano Beach and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. The library is located on land owned by the City of Pompano Beach. The County will occupy the library space via a 50-year lease with the City, with a 50-year option to renew.

The original vision for the library did not include it being partnered with the cultural center. Rather, the idea of adding a cultural center developed as the planning for the library moved forward.

When Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) was engaged as the Executive Director of the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, their ideas to reinvent Old Town Pompano Beach

placed an emphasis on arts and culture venues.

When residents were asked for their input, there was an overwhelming response in favor of including the cultural center in the library plan.

“The collaboration between the county and the city to merge the cultural center and the library provides a one-stop-shop for culture, education and recreation,” said Fritz.

The library was constructed with the objective of earning a LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Now that the library is completed, it will be assessed and given a LEED rating, and is expected to achieve a Gold-level certification.

Opening hours at the new library are longer than those of the old library on certain days. From Monday to Wednesday the new library is open from 10am to 8pm, and from Thursday to Saturday, it is open from 10am to 6pm. On Sundays, it is closed.

“We are excited to open this new library and to offer all of these services and programs and cutting-edge technology to the Pompano Beach community,” said Carol Russo, Acting Assistant Director of Broward County Libraries. “We know they’ve been waiting for a long time, and we’re happy to be able to finally open this facility.”

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Pompano Residents to Vote on Bond Referendum MAJOR CITY IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED

BY MARIE PULEO Public safety projects include the construction of a new Fire Rescue and Logistics Complex with an Emergency Operations Center; upgrades to the Public Safety Complex on SW Third Street; the replacement of two outdated fire stations built in the 1970s; and a new fire station in the southwest section of the city. Public safety on the beach would be improved by modernizing the existing Ocean Rescue Building and replacing outdated lifeguard towers.

The bond proposition would also fund projects that enhance or add recreational parks and leisure facilities. These projects include the replacement of the Pompano Beach pier; renovations to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater; a new youth sports complex at the former Elks Lodge property on NE 10th Street; a new community center in Cresthaven; a new senior activity center in the northwest section of the city; and upgrades to Centennial Park, Kester Park, McNair Park, Mitchell Moore Park and North Pompano Park. A new “ultimate sports park” would be created next to Apollo Park.

All of these projects come from a list, known as the GOB Projects List, that was developed by the City through various efforts, including a comprehensive Strategic Plan and a Parks Master Plan, both created in 2013. These plans identified the needs and goals of the city with respect to capital improvements. In 2015, the City Commission tasked city staff with identifying capital improvements, including those in the Strategic Plan and Parks Master Plan, for which funding sources had not yet been determined, all or in part. Input from Pompano Beach residents was solicited as part of the process of developing the “It’s important for our city to pass this G.O. bond due to our aging infrastructure and Strategic Plan, Parks Master Plan and the our utmost necessity to upgrade our public safety facilities and our parks and recreational GOB Projects List. facilities, which will provide the quality of life that our residents expect from their city,” Last October, the Pompano Beach City — Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher.

Commission adopted a resolution (No. 2018-01) to hold the G.O. bond referendum – Upgrades would be made to Dixie Highway, McNab Road, Martin which the city refers to as “G.O. Pompano!” – in March 2018. Last month, Luther King Jr. Boulevard, NE 33rd Street and A1A from Hillsboro city staff began making presentations throughout the city to educate Inlet to Terra Mar Drive. Improvements would also be made to the residents and merchants about the bond referendum, and a number SE Fifth Avenue Bridge, the Terra Mar Drive Bridge and in the Collier of presentations are planned for this month. Details about upcoming City and Palm Aire neighborhoods. The initiative would also include presentations can be found on the city’s website (pompanobeachfl.gov), moving the overhead utilities in certain areas underground to reduce or by contacting the City Manager’s office. The city’s website also has power outages during storms and improve aesthetics; modifying more information about the projects designated for funding by the drainage to reduce flooding; building new sidewalks and enhancing bond initiatives, and sample ballot questions. roadway crossings for safer pedestrian travel.

In a special municipal election scheduled for March 13, Pompano Beach voters will decide if they want the city to issue up to $180 million in General Obligation (G.O.) bonds. The bond proceeds would be used to finance a total of 25 capital projects across the city, in three categories: public safety projects; parks, recreation and leisure projects; as well as streetscape, sidewalk and bridge-related projects.

On the ballot, there will be a question for each of the three project categories, with a list of their associated projects. For each question, voters will be asked whether they are “For bonds” or “Against bonds.”

Each question would require a majority vote from residents in order to pass, and each question can pass independently of the other.

If approved, the bond issue funds would be paid back with a separate debt service assessment, which is based on assessed property value, and would appear on property tax bills every year for a thirty-year period.

“It’s important for our city to pass this G.O. bond due to our aging infrastructure and our utmost necessity to upgrade our public safety facilities and our parks and recreational facilities, which will provide the quality of life that our residents expect from their city,” said Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher.

The proposed bond measure would fund improvements to the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities, as well as the construction of new infrastructure and public facilities. If the bond issue is approved (partially or totally), the city anticipates funding to be available to start work by August 2018.

“The passage of the G.O. bond will allow the City of Pompano Beach to implement immediately these projects rather than wait for many years to build them and ultimately fund them,” said Fisher.

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BORN IN BRAZIL, AND RAISED AND SCHOOLED IN MASSACHUSETTS, MR. RUSTON — A LICENSED HAIR stylist and colorist who lives now in Florida — runs his salon out of Pompano Beach. His shop he has named, rather fittingly, after himself: Ruston of Boston.

“I was born in Brazil, but raised in Boston,” he said. “That’s why I use the word Boston in my shop name. It brings other Bostonians to my shop.

We’re drawn to one another.”

Among Ruston’s staff of colorists there is a man whom Ruston calls Graig from Chicago, “a great artist,” he says, “who uses a unique one-step technique for highlights that the French call Baliage.”

A man of many aspects, Ruston additionally speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French languages; and can play the guitar, the piano, and, more eclectically, he’s proficient with an accordion as well.

Ruston characterizes his sensibility as aligned with the judicious sartorial standards of yore, and laments the ways in which “precision haircutting,” as he describes it, “seems almost extinct in this age, where style” — in a way much like life itself — “has become disjointed, random, and hopelessly chopped.”

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The superficial fact of life, that all is vanity, is evident in the way that a face that is well-framed by a good haircut confers notions of radiance, youth and power more potently than most other forms of grooming. Ruston, therefore, is passionate about hair color, conscientious about tone and shade, about getting the two just right, and the way the one contrasted against the other can make one appear older or younger than his or her years.

“It’s fun, exciting and sometimes utterly amazing to watch the customer transform their image of themselves,” Ruston said.

Having beautiful hair, which requires expert care, allows one to reach his or her “full potential by making hair look its best,” Ruston of Boston’s website reads. “Ruston approaches each client as a distinct individual with his or her own facial structure and unique lifestyle. As such, he will create a style that works for you.”

Ruston of Boston is located at 3328 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. The salon can be reached at 954-579-7042.

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Ahh, Valentine’s Day!

JEWELRY, FLOWERS AND FANCY DINNERS — OR NOT

BY DAWNE RICHARDS BAH. NOT TO BE A SCROOGE (IS THERE A “SCROOGE” EQUIVALENT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY? ASKING FOR A FRIEND), BUT WE DECIDED YEARS AGO THAT THIS IS A HOLIDAY WE mostly skip, thank you very much. I say “mostly” because we do exchange cards; that’s our way of showing (in case Saint Valentine is watching) that we’re not completely indifferent to the joys of a day celebrating romance.

I’m not sure where our anti-Valentine’s Day sentiment came from. Perhaps it was dealing with the once-beautiful flowers that, without fail, become a moldy mess to clean up. Or the chocolate that I really don’t need. Or the ridiculously crowded restaurants.

Or maybe it’s because I’ve met so many people who use this holiday to keep score, to right all the wrongs, real or imagined, that occurred during the previous 364 days. Relationship tip: If you’re using Valentine’s Day to extract payment for all the problems in your relationship, you might want to rethink your relationship goals in general. You’re welcome.

Not that I want to harm our beloved retailers, local and

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otherwise; the news is filled with dire predictions about how many of them are hanging on by a thread. However, I feel compelled to point out that this Valentine’s Day is preceded by what appears to have been the best holiday retail season in 10 years, so I don’t feel too terrible. Nor do I feel alone.

A few interesting facts for you: According to Wallet Hub*, the results of a survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) projected that U.S. consumers would spend about $18 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2017. Eighteen BILLION! This averaged out to just under $140 per person; flowers alone were expected to account for $2 billion of that. Wow. This was a slight decline from 2016, by the way. Given the uptick in spending during the 2017 holiday season, however, I’m betting that Valentine’s Day 2018 will be another one for the record books.

The anti-Valentine’s Day crowd is but a fraction of those in favor; searching for “Anti-Valentine’s Day” returns about five million results, while Valentine’s Day returns over 40 million.

These are big numbers, to be sure. And who am I to judge what others do? Allow me the simple pleasure of sanctimony for a moment, not to mention the relief of being past the parenting stage of buying those dreadful boxes of Valentine’s Day cards for my children’s classmates. Another nightmare. Now, thanks to the wonders of the internet, Pinterest (Pinterest!) is chock-full of ideas for you to make your child’s classroom Valentines, often involving copious amounts of glitter. Glitter! It’s hard for me to imagine a more miserable activity, with the possible exception of — yes, really — Make Your Own Glow Stick Valentine’s Day cards. What could possibly go wrong?

Truly, I’m not a complete curmudgeon. However you plan to celebrate, I sincerely hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Just stay away from the glow sticks. Y

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URBAN ADVENTURE

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

RICK REMEMBERS THE FIRST TIME HE SAW A KITEBOARDER. HE WAS SITTING ON THE BEACH AT DUSK WHEN SUDDENLY HE SAW A YOUNG MAN BEING EFFORTLESSLY DRAGGED THROUGH THE WAVES ATTACHED TO A NEON KITE. RICK WATCHED AS THE kite pulled the man’s body along the shoreline for miles, as far as Rick’s eyes could see.

Rick imagined the exhilaration — the sense of freedom and weightlessness of being pulled through the water by the wind. While Rick had been a water sports enthusiast since the day he moved to Florida at the age of 19, he had never seen anything like kiteboarding. He didn’t even know what it was called. He went home and started researching. At the time, the sport was so new he couldn’t find anything about it, but he knew he wanted to try it. A whole year passed before he finally learned of the sport. When he tried it for the first time in 2001, there were only about 100,000 people in the world kiteboarding. Now Rick has been kiteboarding for 18 years and teaching the sport for ten.

“I was instantly hooked,” he said. “Since then I’ve never looked back. Most people try it and are hooked for life.”

I, like Rick, remember the first time I saw a kiteboarder. I watched a guy jump out of the water using the power of his kite. He got several feet of air above a crashing wave before landing smoothly back on his board, then weaved in and out of the surf, carving it like butter. I was jealous. I immediately wanted to try it, but thought I probably wasn’t strong or sporty enough. I assumed at the time that kiteboarders need extreme upper body strength to manage the kite — strength I probably didn’t have. So for over a year, I sat

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in the sand and watched kiteboarders on Pompano Beach, growing evermore curious.

I did this with other adventure sports too, sitting on the sidelines, jealous and cowardly. Then, about a year ago, I said enough is enough. No more sidelines. I made a decision that I would try the activities I had always wanted to, but never had.

That decision led to my writing this Urban Adventure column and trying out a whole slew of activities, like Porsche racing, flyboarding, shark tagging, roller derby, and most recently, kiteboarding. Rick, the owner and instructor of Pompano Beach Kiteboarding, was my courageous and patient teacher.

For my first lesson, I met Rick on the sand behind the Pompano Beach Marriott hotel. I was nervous, not knowing what to expect. When I arrived, Rick had laid out three kites on the sand, each a different size. I helped him straighten out the lines attached to the smallest of the three . The lines were attached to a bar used to steer the kite. Step one was to get the kite in the air. Step two was to learn how to lightly steer the kite using the bar.

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Flying a real, two-line kite was actually completely foreign to me. Thus, when the kite took flight on my first try, I tensed my arms and jerked the bar too quickly, causing the kite to come crashing down. I did this repeatedly, over and over, growing fairly insecure in my ability to learn. Rick, however, assured me. He said tensing up is the number one mistake beginners make.

Contrary to my initial assumption, operating a kite doesn’t take Herculean strength. In fact, it’s the opposite.

Flying the kite (at least at first) should take very little strain. The wind does the work, not your muscles. To demonstrate this, Rick showed me how to steer the kite with just two fingers. There is a softness and subtlety to the motion. One must find a sort of inner calm to steer with a smooth rhythm. Once my body found that rhythm, flying the kite started to feel like a dance. Watching the kite swoop in a figure eight, my body lightly swayed side to side as I learned the motion.

After about ten minutes with the smallest kite, Rick progressed me to the second, larger kite. Surprisingly, I had more success on the second kite. It seemed slightly less responsive to my jerky, tense movements. I was better able to feel the rhythm. Still, I barely kept the kite in the air. I crashed it over three dozen times.

On my second lesson, I was nervous again. I wasn’t sure if my brain would remember what I had learned two weeks earlier. I was amazed when, on my first try, flying the kite came right back to me. Muscle memory is magical. It was incredible how much better I got from the first lesson, to the second. It was as if the skill had somehow marinated and jelled in my mind.

By the third lesson, Rick progressed me to the largest kite. Now this kite had real power. Wearing a harness around my waist, the kite could easily drag me. As I got the hang of using the bar to steer and feel the power of each turn, Rick instructed me to let the kite drag me on my heels through the sand. I would turn the kite and drag right; turn the kite and drag left. I was giddy with excitement. I was slowly learning the art.

A few times I inadvertently let the kite drag too hard, its weight pulling me off balance. I’d land on my butt or chest in the sand, laughing, but even falling was fun. With each crash I brushed myself off and tried again. It was exhilarating to feel the kite lift me. I could see, however, how beginners have occasionally had horrible disasters.

I thought of those famous YouTube videos of kiters smashing into buildings. I asked Rick about such accidents and he kind of chuckled, saying those accidents are easy to avoid.

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“All you have to do is let go of the bar,” he said Unfortunately, when one panics, the instant human impulse is to grip harder.

Kiting is often counterintuitive. When you think you need to pull harder to give the kite more power, you actually need to let go (which lets more wind into the kite); and when you think you need to let go, you actually need to pull tighter. Teaching your mind to do this though takes time.

For my fourth lesson, which I have not completed yet, Rick said we will most likely go in the water and learn how to body drag. I can’t wait. While I am somewhat sad I’ve been a slow learner and haven’t made it to the water yet, I

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must say flying the kite, in and of itself, is pretty fun. It gave me childlike joy.

A few things have become clear. The first is that kiteboarding is not something you learn in one session. Like snowboarding or skiing, you have to commit to learning and progressing. Having a certified instructor like Rick is certainly necessary. The second is that learning the art of flying a kite is just as, if not more, important than learning the board. And as Rick points out, once you master the kite, it can be applied in many places — on a mountain snowkiting, on a lake, or in the ocean. Serious kiters, he said, plan their vacations around wind conditions, traveling to new exotic places. When he’s not kiting in Florida, Rick kites in majestic lagoons in Brazil.

While I know I am still extremely new to the sport, I think Rick might just be right: I could be hooked for life. Y Rick is an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certified instructor. IKO instructors are trained in the latest and safest way to teach kitesurfing. Non-IKO-certified instructors are generally self-taught. Rick says he is the only IKO certified instructor in Pompano Beach. He is the owner of, and instructor for, Pompano Beach Kiteboarding. To learn more, visit his website at pompanokiteboarding.com.

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AHEAD OF HIS TIME

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

From Feb. 22 to March 17, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center will host a retrospective exhibit featuring the works of Laurence Gartel, the “Father of Digital Art.” The exhibit will trace the evolution of technology and digital art through Gartel’s visionary work.

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When Boca Raton-based artist Laurence Gartel began exploring digital art in 1975 as an eager 19-year-old in Buffalo, New York, he had a vision.

He saw a world in which art would be created using digital technology — a world in which, eventually, digital art would replace painting. At the time, his vision was inconceivable. His idea was mocked. Gallery doors slammed shut in his face. No one could even begin to comprehend his vision. Now, just over 40 years later, in a tech-savvy world with smartphones, Photoshop, image-editing apps and Instagram, it’s hard to imagine a time when capturing images wasn’t as easy as a flick of the finger.

“Not only did I see the idea [for digital art] before anybody else, but I spent all my life trying to prove it,” he said. “When I started, I was the only one. Now the whole world is a digital artist.

It’s shocking to know that I am the person that started it.”

When Gartel first started exploring digital art, the technology to save his work did not even exist yet. There were no floppy disks. The only way

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Not only did I see the idea [for digital art] before anybody else, but I spent all my life trying to prove it. When I started, I was the only one. Now the whole world is a digital artist.

It’s shocking to know that I am the person that started it.

ABOVE Laurence Gartel with early technology © Gartel 2007

“Wobulator” Experimental TV Center.

Photo courtesy of the artist, Laurence Gartel © 2007

to capture an image was on a camera. Gartel recounts the story of how it all started: He was 19, sitting in the back of a classroom at the School of Visual Arts in Buffalo, New York. His class was watching a Charlie Chaplin film called “Modern Times.” His brain started wandering, thinking about how he could capture a still image of what he was watching. He took out his long lens camera and tried to photograph the screen, which wasn’t easy. At the time, moving pictures were created with film strips, which meant a moving line entered the screen every few seconds. He was clicking away when a guy tapped him on the shoulder.

“What are you doing?” the guy asked.

“I’m trying to capture an image,” Gartel responded. The guy smiled.

“There’s a place in Buffalo you can do stuff like that,” he said. The stranger invited Gartel to a little hole-in-the-wall place in one of the dingiest, most dangerous parts of the city.

“I thought, ‘Am I an idiot? He probably wants to steal my car and my wallet and my camera.’

But I went anyway because I was curious,” Gartel remembers. “Upstairs was a place called Media Study Buffalo.”

It was there that Gartel got his start, followed by a job at an experimental television station in Binghamton, where he met a “video guru” named Nam Paik. Together Gartel and Paik started experimenting with altering moving pictures using primitive analog systems, voltage meters and magnets. A photograph taken of Gartel in the late ‘70s probably best captures the spirit of his quest. In the black and white photograph, Gartel is surrounded by gadgets, wires, knobs, voltage meters and old-school computers. He appears as the mad scientist, literally inventing his own technology to manipulate, capture and save digital images. He said it is hard to explain what he was doing, but he tries.

“The gray scale,” he explains, “has eight shades.

By tuning into specific shades of gray and altering their volume at a given axis point, we could change and alter the image.”

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“Monitors” Experimental TV Center.

Photo courtesy of the artist, Laurence Gartel © 2007

Once the image had been manipulated, Gartel would capture his work with a still camera on a tripod. Soon, he started using a Polaroid SX-70 camera with instant film to achieve immediate results. He would collectively put these images together to create a “Digital Quilt” which he called a “Polaroid Mural.”

Gartel started collecting these works and eventually put together a portfolio. He went doorto-door to galleries around New York, where he was denied and mocked. He shares a story of how at the Bonino Gallery on 57th Street, the curator told him, “Look kid, come back in 20 years.” So that’s exactly what he did. Twenty years later, he went back, still with no success.

“For so long, it was like I was Jesus…Like I was a prophet and was going around telling them the end of the world, or the beginning of the world,” Gartel laughs.

In spite of the rejections, Gartel kept at it, discovering new techniques while working his way deeper into the New York art scene amongst

ARTIST’S STATEMENT ABOUT THE EXHIBIT “The exhibition will include a variety of works that have used different technology over time. The resultant works of Orthographic Prints, Thermal Prints, Iris Prints, large-scale Inkjet Prints, Cibachrome Prints, as well as 3D “sculptural” Prints. I will also have images that merge with 3D filament drawing capabilities, and the Polaroid SX-70 digital quilts. Included in the show will be a very special installation of media showcasing the enormity of press I have received over time, as well as the magazine and book covers that have utilized my work. The show gives an overview, rather than beckoning to be a ‘catalogue raisonne.’ It is impossible at this time to showcase the full spectrum of my history. The show aims at engaging the viewer to see what was done with crude technological tools in the art-making process, and how that has improved through time. In my estimation, the past and the present are on parallels as to the excitement each work brings. Innovation comes from experimentation. We must dare to be different and take risks if we are ever to move culture forward.”

legendary creatives and musicians like JeanMichel Basquiat, Sid Vicious and Mick Jagger. He met Andy Warhol at Studio 54.

“Everyone who was anyone could congregate there,” he said. “It was a magnet for artists of all skills…It was there that I struck up a conversation with Warhol about the potentials of computer art.

He invited me to his studio to help him learn the Amiga Computer. He was very shy, and I showed him the toolbox and how to use the video camera to input images into the system.”

Warhol famously utilized those techniques to create Debbie Harry’s iconic 1980 album cover.

“Most people believe digital art came out of the pop art era and that Andy Warhol taught me, when in actuality it was reversed,” Gartel said.

In the ’80s, Gartel finally started to make strides. His “Moz Ocean” piece, a Polaroid SX-70 mural consisting of 324 individual prints, was showcased at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, New York and the Long Beach Museum of Art in California. In 1989, Gartel created the first digital art cover for Forbes magazine. That same year, he released his book, “Laurence M. Gartel: A Cybernetic Romance,” and had a museum show called “Laurence Gartel: Nuvo Japonica” at the Joan Whitney Payson Gallery in Portland, Maine.

Gartel is particularly proud of that show because it was on this occasion that his work actually replaced Van Gogh’s “Irises,” which had previously sold at auction for $53 million. In its place is where Gartel’s work was showcased. In that moment, Gartel knew his once cockamamie prediction had indeed come true. His digital art literally replaced a Van Gogh.

Since then, Gartel’s work has garnered him a

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LEFT “Lion Head” Photo courtesy of the artist, Laurence Gartel © 2017 BELOW “Wobulator” Experimental TV Center.

Photo courtesy of the artist, Laurence Gartel © 2007

piece graced the cover of the Grammy Awards program book, telecast tickets, poster and other promotional materials.

Right now, Gartel has a touring show in Europe with a 300-page accompanying book called “Warhol vs. Gartel: Hyp Pop.” The show pairs up Gartel’s work with Warhol’s to show the evolution of pop and digital art.

As a creative visionary, Gartel is continuously trying to push the envelope.

“The drive, the indefatigable drive, still exists because I can never rest on my laurels. I can never kick my feet up,” he said.

So what’s next? Gartel believes 3D digital art created with 3D printers is the wave of the future.

He was the visionary for the 3D Print Show in Santa Clara, California and has talked of getting involved with the digital technology center in the new Pompano Beach Library, which opened last month and features a 3D printer.

wide range of international successes. He created the first Solar Powered Satellite Art Truck in Hamburg, Germany and drove it through five countries, arriving in Monte Carlo as the Official Artist of the Monaco International Film Festival.

He created a famous Absolut Vodka advertisement and the art for the NASA Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Mission launch at Kennedy Space Center. He started creating “art cars” — cars wrapped in colorful digital artwork — in 2010, when Tesla, the electric car company, asked him to produce a car to showcase during Art Basel Miami Beach. Recently, Gartel was the featured artist of the Oslo Motor Show in Norway, creating a BMW art car live in front of 40,000 people.

Perhaps his most famous work of all: the official artwork for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

That striking work features a life-sized version of the iconic Grammy statuette wrapped in the distinctive psychedelic imagery of the artist using vinyl, glitter and prismatic materials. The

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Gartel’s exhibit at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, entitled “Laurence Gartel: A Cybernetic Romance” (after the name of Gartel’s first museum exhibition at the Fine Arts Museum of Long Island in 1988), will be on display from Feb. 22 to March 17. Visit ccpompano.org for more information.

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Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ 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 too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-782-2688 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers.

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DiningOUT 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 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 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 $$

Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for

a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9433762 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD

South American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places — give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-0014 $

McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful

Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or poolside on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop.

1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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 $

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a 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 $$-$$$

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

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

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 $$

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

954-941-7830 $$$

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

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all

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

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

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 $$$

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 $

Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

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

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

$$$

Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-2228671 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

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

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

La Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics.

3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$

tic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pom-

Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite.

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. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs — all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with

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anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $

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.) A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 3510505 $$$

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

DiningOUT Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to

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

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

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

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

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460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

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. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah.

So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ 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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Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique.

The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

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 choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between.

Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared.

2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

American Rock Bar & Grill. LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE • JAZZ •

COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials with a full bar too. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been 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 hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-5961304 $

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 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on

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

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

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

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

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

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

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DiningOUT Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach

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

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

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

family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

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

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

Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian

dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$

Muddy Waters. ISLAND • AMERICAN A relaxing neighbor-

hood place offering fresh seafood, chowders, burgers, wraps, salads and plenty of appetizers to go along with their full bar.

Finish off with their pretzel crusted tequila key lime pie made in house daily. 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

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

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

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared

and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618

$$

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$ 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 $$

Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu — that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place — and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime

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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 neighborhood 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 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere

and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth.

2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$

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

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

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite.

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is.

The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich.

They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

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

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

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders.

Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-3075034 $$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seat-

ing and bar seating to accompany your thin and crispy pizza.

Don’t skip the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

Fast & Casual

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by women. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN

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

Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Serving classic cappuccino or espresso along with a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

954-946-0333

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007 Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800

Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab

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

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

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

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

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DiningOUT

A Taste of the Islands

A RELAXED MIDDAY MEAL AT TROPICAL GRILL ISLAND CUISINE TROPICAL GRILL ISLAND CUISINE 241 N. Ocean Drive, Deerfield Beach 754-227-5055

Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from ecovitch snapper to shrimp curry. With a few tables outside, this is a great place to grab some island cuisine and people watch.

What we tasted

We started with an island sampler which included chicken wings, meatballs and shrimp served with a side of creamy hot sauce. For the main event, JIM (CHIEFY), went big and ordered the escovitch snapper which is a whole fried snapper topped with a tangy, vinegar based sauce loaded with peppers and onions.

LISA went for the shrimp skewers. RICHARD opted for the classic jerk chicken which he graciously shared with the table DANIELLE had the curried chicken and SUSAN ordered the salmon skewers. However, once the food showed, up we opted to dine family style so everyone could have a taste of everything. All meals come with two side dishes—the tangy slaw was a refreshing change of pace from the creamy American version. Of course there are rice and beans, plantains and a tropical salsa was a great counter balance to the hot sauces we tried. If you like heat, the chef will serve one of his signature hot sauces with varying degrees of heat. We were all pretty full, but once we heard they had flant — well let’s just say there were five forks involved.

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

accepts reservations. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS Get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-9516465

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as

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

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 Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

DOGS Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your milkshake. Top your burger with their secret sauce. 591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter and devour a double Italian which is two all-beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions — add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. And if you are as smart as we are, you’ll buy a jar of relish to take with you because you will want more of that addictive relish. The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an open-mic night on Fridays.

Call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that

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 happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954783-8883 Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954601-0707 Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors

with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9439270

Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast

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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

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Fat Boyz. Barbecue Serving all the classics from ribs and

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Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 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 and New York Style pizza. They offer delivery service too. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700.

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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

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

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Pizza Piez. ITALIAN 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. Other dishes include jerk chicken, salmon skewers, all sorts of island curries and of course a counter and grab a table outside for to of the line people watching. Meal prices range from $11$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055.

Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burg-

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Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every

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Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-9337120 Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations,

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Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all — but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied.

For an indulgent breakfast, go with the sunshine stacker — a stack of hash browns, topped with corned beef hash, two eggs any style and melted cheese. 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

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