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Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on city news, including an update on the McNab House and the Innovation District, plus news about Old Town and the Pompano Pier.

Photographer Jeff Graves took a few photos — at a safe distance of course — around town during this time of social distancing.

Jeff Levine takes us on a photographic journey of Pompano past.

Dawne Richards thought she would put her quarantine time to good use. As it turns out, she has mastered the art of procrastination.

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Creatively Speaking

My Idiosyncratic Coping Mechanisms

BY SUSAN ROSSER For the past month, I’ve vacillated between cautious optimism and deep despair. I suspect that’s the path many of you have found yourself traveling as well. Some days I feel like I can tackle whatever comes my way, and other times I agonize over everything from my family’s health to our bank account. My outlook can take a 180 in a matter of minutes.

And while slow breathing or a cup of herbal tea may calm down many, I have developed my own coping mechanisms. I close my eyes and imagine a young army private at the battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. It’s nighttime, and it’s raining.

My imaginary private is wet and exhausted and terrified — afraid he might never make it home. I won’t even discuss the bug situation.

Then I remember that all I have to do is sit in my comfortable home. Suddenly, my coronavirus contribution doesn’t seem so onerous. Granted, staying home is a luxury many can’t afford or are not privy to. But for my family and me — that’s all that is being asked of us.

So one morning, I told my husband about how I envision this young private in a dark and rainy battle scene on some random island in the South Pacific — I fully expected him to react with a raised eyebrow and mocking retort.

Instead, he said, “I picture a slave ship crossing the Atlantic and imagine what it must have been like to be chained up down there, below deck, for weeks on end.”

It was at that moment, after nearly 24 years of marriage, I realized he actually is my soulmate. I mean, we are going through this once in a generation crisis, and both of us are imagining situations that make a living through our current catastrophe seem effortless. So we are both a little strange. To anyone who knows us, this shouldn’t come as a surprise.

I do have one more crutch that might be considered more mainstream and frankly more normal. I find myself thinking of the famous monologue at the end of Thorton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town.” In that famous scene, Emily Gibbs,

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a young woman whose life was cut short, speaks to us from the grave — bidding farewell to her life, “Good-bye, Good-bye, world.

Good-bye, Grover’s Corners. . . Mama and Papa. Good-bye to clocks ticking . . . and Mama’s sunflowers. And food and coffee. And newironed dresses and hot baths . . . and sleeping and waking up.

Oh, earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.

Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? every, every minute?”

The message is clear. We need to appreciate absolutely everything — all the time, remembering how short life is. It is all too easy to be consumed by everyday pursuits while we miss the wonder of it all.

During these crazy times, I find Emily’s speech entering into my consciousness. I have developed a new ritual of enjoying my morning coffee on our front porch. The dramatic morning light reminds me of an Edward Hopper painting, and somehow my coffee tastes better outside. I think of Thorton Wilder’s words often these days. I am thankful for the sound of the rain, the scent of my first homemade sourdough and my two magnificent teenagers sleeping upstairs. Truth be told, there’s a chance my two kids might actually sleep through this entire disaster. And of course my husband, who loves all three of us up to the ceiling and down.

So whatever you do, allow yourself the time to slow down, to look around. Forget about cleaning behind the stove or categorizing your 2019 expenses. Find something you love — a book, a movie, a person — even just a buttery piece of toast.

And enjoy it. It beats fighting in the South Pacific.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Plans Advance for The Backyard Public Plaza in Old Town

The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is getting closer to creating The Backyard, a pedestrian and dining plaza in Old Town. Construction is anticipated to begin this August or September, according to Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvements and Innovation District director.

Plans for the approximately 11,000-square-foot paver-brick plaza have begun working their way through the city’s development services and building department, as part of the permitting process.

The plans will also need to go to the CRA Board for approval.

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The CRA is developing Old Town into an arts, culture and entertainment district, and The Backyard plays a vital role in helping with this transition, said CRA Director Nguyen Tran.

The plaza area lies roughly north of the Bailey Contemporary Arts building (41 NE First St.), between NE First Avenue and N. Flagler Avenue.

Currently, this outdoor gathering space in Pompano’s historic downtown consists of a parking lot, a grassy area under a sizeable native ficus tree, an unimproved alleyway, and temporary plywood decking that covers the ficus tree’s exposed root system.

Rendering of The Backyard Public Plaza in Old Town Pompano Beach

The Backyard will be used as a gathering place for the Old Town Untapped craft brew and arts event held on the first Friday of every month. It will also serve as an outdoor dining area for new restaurants that are attracted to the space, including Wood and Wire.

This “Southern comfort” restaurant concept will occupy the building at 165 NE First Avenue.

Wood and Wire is working on getting through its permitting process and start substantial renovations on the 3,600-squarefoot restaurant space it leases from the CRA, which will include an entire interior buildout. Y

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

McNab House and McNab Park Project Update Now that the historic McNab House and its two-story detached garage have been placed in their final positions at McNab Park, the McNab House and Botanical Gardens project will be getting ready to move into its second phase, which will include opportunities for community input.

Once the stem wall and foundation of the house are completed, a master plan for all of McNab Park will be designed, said Nguyen Tran, director of the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), which is carrying out the project.

Bermello Ajamil & Partners (BA), the architectural firm hired by the CRA to create preliminary designs for McNab Park during the first phase, will design the master plan. They will also develop a site plan for the northern area of the park where the house and garage are located. The CRA leases the land from the city.

The house will be converted into a restaurant, and the garage will be repurposed for use related to the restaurant.

Tran said the site plan would include the design of an auxiliary commercial kitchen, to avoid compromising the historical nature of the house, which dates to 1926.

The kitchen would be at the south side of the house, either attached or connected by a covered walkway.

An elevator will be added to the house to make it ADA compliant.

The house will also have to be fireproofed with a sprinkler system.

After the McNab House was relocated to McNab Park on March 1, the mover began excavation work to create a basement level underneath the house that the CRA hopes to use as a storage area, as well as a wine

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cellar where connoisseurs can taste select wines. The underside of the McNab House is made of all Dade County pine, which would become the ceiling of the wine cellar.

The idea is for the garage to be used as a café wine bar, but it depends on how the restaurant operator would like to use it, said Tran.

The CRA planned to issue a solicitation for a restaurant operator before the end of April.

The operator of the restaurant will also operate whatever goes in the garage. The process of selecting an operator will likely take several months.

The restaurant operator will be able to provide input regarding how things function, such as the kitchen, in relationship to the house.

While waiting for the restaurant operator to come on board, the architect can start working on various aspects of the site itself, such as setbacks, landscaping and any building requirements, said Tran.

Rendering of McNab House

Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input on the master plan and overall park design, which “has really been the concern of the community,” said Tran.

The intention is to create a garden area at the northwest corner of the site, where the existing Chamber of Commerce building. The city plans to purchase the Chamber property soon and tear down the building.

Tran said the public would be able to give their input on how that space will be used. In a conceptual design presented last October, it was depicted as a large, open oval lawn.

Taking into account the coronavirus situation, community outreach meetings will be scheduled as soon as public meetings resume, said Tran.

“There will be several as we go through this process,” he said.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

The Pier Archway Is Completed

The signature archway at the entrance of the newly reconstructed Pompano Beach Pier, now called the Fisher Family Pier, has been completed.

The final components of the arch were installed in March, including the Fisher Family Pier signage and a fish representing a pompano, which is made of dimpled aluminum that looks like the scales of a fish.

All the wiring was connected for the lighting system, which illuminates the arch at night. Only special amber-colored lighting approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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could be used, to ensure it is sea turtle friendly.

The main structure of the arch, which is made of hurricaneresistant rolled steel, was put in place last October. The next step was to mount two custom-designed stainless steel surfboards, one on each side of the arch. Installation of the rest of the features on the arch, all custom made, was delayed because fabrication took longer than anticipated.

The arch, which is just over 28 feet high (almost three stories) and 30 feet wide, emphasizes the city’s history as a fishing and water sports hub.

The archway at the Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier Jeff Graves for Pompano! magazine

“It’s an instant landmark, as we hoped it would be,” said Tim Hernandez of Pompano Pier Associates, the developer of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, where the arch is located.

Security cameras were also installed to monitor activities in and around the entrance to the pier.

The arch was the final component needed before the opening of the pier could take place. The pier’s grand opening, which was planned for March, was canceled due to the coronavirus crisis, and a new date has not yet been announced. Y

Pier Street West Will Be Getting a Makeover Plans are moving forward for a streetscape project that will embellish the western portion of Pier Street (NE Second Street), which lies between A1A and Riverside Drive. The eastern part of Pier Street runs through the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, from the Pompano pier to A1A. The streetscape project is intended to create a pleasant place for people to stroll from the water taxi stop at the west end of NE Second Street to the pier, or vice versa, according to Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvements and Innovation District director.

The project is considered another landmark piece of the development of that area in connecting the ocean with the Intracoastal.

The street segment will be known as Pier Street West.

Sidewalks will be added and widened along the north side of the street, and on-street parking facilities will be included on both sides of the road to help support the increased parking demands of the area.

New light fixtures will be added and palm trees will be planted along both sides of the street.

The project also entails replacing an existing water main to add capacity to the area.

The streetscape project is intended to create a pleasant place for people to stroll from the water taxi stop at the west end of NE Second Street to the pier, , or vice versa.

In addition, an existing traffic signal that lies just south of the NE Second Street and A1A intersection, and functions as an on-demand pedestrian crossing signal, will be replaced. A new traffic signal will be installed directly at the intersection and will serve to manage pedestrian as well as vehicular traffic.

The streetscape project is being carried out by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The project plans still need to be completed for the city’s review and final approval. It is too early in the process to determine the anticipated cost and construction start date, said Danovich. Y MAY 2020 • pointpubs.com

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A Master Developer for the Innovation District May Be Selected Soon The City of Pompano Beach and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have been moving forward with the process of selecting a master developer for the creation of a “dense urban downtown,” which includes an area designated as the “Innovation District.”

Out of the three firms that were short-listed in the first phase of the selection process, which began last year, only one firm — E2L Real Estate Solutions — submitted a proposal for the second phase. The deadline to submit proposals was March 5.

According to the CRA and the city’s purchasing department, a committee has been formed to review the proposal from E2L Real Estate Solutions, which is based in Winter Park.

A special process was used to create the 15-member review committee because of the size, scope and long-lasting impact of the project. Usually, a review committee consists of three to seven people.

that the proposal from E2L Real Estate Solutions meets the goals of the redevelopment project, the firm will deliver a full presentation to the city commission at an upcoming meeting.

Whether it will be a virtual or in-person city commission meeting has yet to be determined, based on the coronavirus situation. In either case, the public will be able to provide input.

The area to be redeveloped straddles the four quadrants of the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway intersection. According to documents outlining the scope of the project, an initial phase of development could include 750,000 square feet of office space, 165,000 square feet of retail, 35,000 square feet of restaurant use, 1,500

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Also envisioned for the project is a new system of self-contained, linear waterways, which would create a scenic setting for outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops, offices and mixed-use residential buildings. The waterways would also serve as an innovative drainage system.

Each city commissioner, including the mayor and vice mayor, selected one community leader from their district to be on the committee, which is not part of the usual process. In addition, there will be one representative from the Northwest CRA district and one representative from the East CRA district, as well as members of the city and CRA staff.

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residential units, up to 420 hotel rooms, and education opportunities.

The plans also include building a new city hall and ancillary government offices in the Innovation District or downtown core.

The Innovation District – which is bound by I-95, Dixie Highway, MLK Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard – would be the area with the most intense development. The city and CRA own about 30 acres of prime

real estate within the 70-acre Innovation District. The Innovation District, and the downtown as a whole, lie within the Northwest CRA district.

Also envisioned for the project is a new system of self-contained, linear waterways, which would create a scenic setting for outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops, offices and mixed-use residential buildings.

The waterways would also serve as an innovative drainage system.

Last May, the first phase of the search for a qualified master developer was initiated. Prospective applicants were invited to submit letters of interest, demonstrating their experience in projects of similar scope, as well as their financial capability to undertake the project. The city received eight responses.

In the second phase, the shortlisted firms were invited to provide their proposals for executing the master development of the downtown and Innovation District.

In addition to E2L Real Estate Solutions, the other firms chosen to continue to the second step of the selection process were Capital Group/Armada Hoffler Properties and PMG Asset Services, a division of Prime Group, but they ultimately decided not to participate.

E2L is currently carrying out the redevelopment of downtown Boynton Beach, with a massive mixed-use project called Town Square, which includes a new city hall, apartments, retail spaces, hotel, parking garage and a fire station. Y

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Pompano Beach is Planning an Underground Dumpster Pilot Program The city is considering the implementation of an underground trash system that uses large containers, or dumpsters, that are built into the ground to keep trash in public areas out of view.

Plans are underway to pilot the underground trash system in the downtown area, specifically at three locations in Old Town, according to city officials.

One underground bin would be located in The Backyard, the pedestrian plaza being created by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The bin would be directly behind Blaise’s Traffic School, on the sidewalk next to the existing driveway.

The second location would be on NE First Avenue, just southeast of Kelly’s Chemical & Janitorial store, also on the sidewalk. The third

location is in the process of being determined.

The underground trash system is like the one which debuted in Kissimmee, Florida, several years ago. A specially designed truck hoists the containers out of the ground and empties the trash into the truck. The containers have doors on the bottom that open up and let the trash fall out. The truck then lowers the containers back into their concrete underground compartment.

The portion of the container that is above ground has a modern rounded look with a trash door. The containers can be equipped with key card access to limit illegal dumping.

The pilot program in Pompano Beach is in the initial stages of the planning process, and no start date has been set yet. Y

Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce Will Be Moving to a New Location Soon The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce is expected to move out of its current location at 2200 E. Atlantic Blvd. in May or June.

The Chamber is planning to move into the ground floor of the Bank of America building at 2335 E. Atlantic Blvd., which is just one block east of its current address, and on the opposite side of the street. The Chamber plans to stay in the Bank of America building for one year, and then move to another space on a more long-term basis.

The city has been working with the Chamber to find a new permanent location. The city plans

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to purchase the old Chamber property, which is adjacent to McNab Park. The city would add the land to the park.

The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) would then lease the property from the city and incorporate it into its McNab House and Botanical Gardens project, which is currently underway. The Chamber property is where the CRA envisions the gardens will be.

The old Chamber building would be torn down soon after it is vacated, according to CRA Director Nguyen Tran.

As a public gesture, the landlords of the Bank of America building will not be charging the Chamber rent during the time it is there. G&C Platinum 2500 Investors owns the building.

Since February, the roof of the existing Chamber building has been temporarily patched with a FEMA tarp, because the roof was severely damaged by heavy rain.

The purchase agreement for the city to acquire the Chamber property, as well as the lease for the Chamber to move into the Bank of America building, will need to be approved by the City Commission.Y

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BY MARIE PULEO

Pompano Beach Historical Timeline Display is Unveiled at City Hall A historical timeline of Pompano Beach that dates back to the city’s beginnings in 1908, has been installed in the lobby of City Hall.

A project of the Pompano Beach Historic Preservation Board, the timeline took several years to bring to fruition.

City Manager Greg Harrison, Vice Mayor Barry Moss, Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher and members of the Pompano Beach Historic Preservation Board attended the unveiling. Several city staff members, many of whom collaborated on the project, were also present.

Both sides of the freestanding exhibit artistically depict Pompano

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Beach’s history in text and graphics.

“This historical timeline of Pompano Beach is indeed a beautiful display that illuminates the achievements of our local trailblazers in a chronological context,” said Commissioner Fisher, a fourth-generation citizen of Pompano. “The Pompano Beach Historic Preservation Board initiated this project to maintain the city’s history and, in turn, enrich our everyday lives, connecting us with our heritage.”

The primary source of the stories in the timeline is the book “Pompano Beach: A History of Pioneers and Progress,” written by Dan Hobby.

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The historical display at Pompano Beach City Hall.

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Society, which owns the rights to Hobby’s manuscript, provided the book to assist with the interactive component of the project.

A laptop computer on a table next to the timeline contains the manuscript of Hobby’s book, published in 2010. Touching on a photograph you’d like more information on brings up the stories that are behind it since not everything could fit on the timeline itself.

Several items in the timeline have QR (Quick Response) codes that, when used with a phone app, tell the story that’s associated with each code.

The timeline includes stories about Pompano’s first doctor, George S. McClellan, and Pompano Beach-born actress Esther Rolle. Stories will be periodically added to the timeline, as it is an everevolving project.

The city’s development services department procured a grant from the Florida Humanities Council, which helped make the timeline display possible.

“It’s a great day to celebrate,” said Jerry Bowman, Chair of the Pompano Beach Historic Preservation Board. “It’s been a long time coming.”

Although City Hall is currently closed to the public due to the coronavirus crisis, the historical timeline is now a permanent feature in the City Hall lobby. It will be accessible once city facilities reopen to the public. Y

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Pompano Peeps Memorable moments around town

Lunch for the Front Line Galuppi’s, Pompano Beach PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES In these trying times, it’s encouraging to see our community come together. In April, the folks at Allied Doors supplied a catered lunch from Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach for the healthcare workers on the front lines at Broward Health Imperial Point. Through there generosity, they not only helped out the brave hospital staff but also Galuppi’s, the restaurant at the Pompano Beach golf course.

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Mike Focarazzo prepares take-out orders at the Fish Shack

Galuppi’s is offering take-out options (including cocktails)

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In Case You Missed It

Pictures of Pompano REMINISCING — PHOTOS OF POMPANO BEACH FROM YEARS GONE BY

Rainbow Isles

BY JEFF LEVINE

Did you know there were several trailer parks on or near Federal Highway in Pompano Beach in the 1950s and 60s? Pictured here is a canal leading up to Rainbow Isles, which according to an old postcard was “an exclusive trailer community” at 751 S. Federal Highway. That address no longer exists but Rainbow seems to have been located around where the Island Club condos (and several marine stores) are now situated, on the west side of Federal (just before the bridge, heading south).

Photo courtesy of Florida Memory state archive.

1926 Hurricane First off, a reminder hurricane season is only a month away. This photo is from the devastating 1926 storm that wiped out many cities and towns all over the South Florida coast. Pictured is damage to the Old Downtown area (located near Dixie Highway).

Photo courtesy of Florida Memory state archive.

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HURRICANE SEASON 2020: I’m hoping we are better prepared for potential storms this year. Early projections call for a busier than average season. I’ve made attempts to contact several county, state and federal officials. None responded to the important question of how we will manage a hurricane (public shelters, storm crews, supplies, evacuations, etc.) if we are still in the middle of a social distancing, stay-at-home pandemic.

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Howard Johnson’s

The Howard Johnson’s hotel was a Pompano Beach landmark (our standards were lower back then) for many years until it was torn down in 2006. This photo of the hotel looks northeast to the Ocean. Today, the city is using the empty lot for beach parking (corner of A1A and E. Atlantic Boulevard.)

Photo courtesy of Florida Memory state archive.

The 50s

The next picture is more or less the opposite view, looking west from A1A, taken in the late 50s or early 60s.

The focal point at the bottom is the Oceanside Shopping Center, built in 1956, on the corner of A1A and East Atlantic Boulevard. Looking west over the bridge, you’ll notice a lot of empty land including the future spot of the Atlantic Square shopping center, built in 1964 and now home to Umberto’s and 26 Degree Brewing Company, on the south side of E. Atlantic Boulevard.

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The 80s

Our next photo is from the early 1980s, looking northeast from near the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. Obviously the Fishing Village, parking garage and Oceanside condo weren’t built yet but I was surprised the two-story Sands Harbor office building (home of Sunset Catch) wasn’t either. (It wasn’t built until the late 80s.)

Photo courtesy of Florida Memory state archive.

As always, we’ve done our best to accurately track down the stories behind these photos. If you have additional info to share, please e-mail me: jeff@pointpubs.com. You can find many old Pompano Beach and Florida photos and postcards for sale on ebay.com. Y MAY 2020 • pointpubs.com

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It Dawned on Me

Welcome to Procrastination Station

BY DAWNE RICHARDS

AS I WRITE THIS, I’M NOT REALLY QUARANTINED, BUT WE’RE ALL IN THIS WEIRD STATE OF DON’T GO OUT! AND IF YOU MUST GO OUT, HERE’S THE ADVANCED MATHEMATICS FORMULA FOR WHERE YOU CAN GO DEPENDING ON: • Your age • Your recent travel history • The phase of the moon For some reason, this has caused me, generally known as “the energizer bunny of productivity,” to fall into a complete slump of binge-watching, endless scrolling, and even (when I simply must step away from the screen) gazing off into space.

Every day, I resolve to get more done.

There’s certainly plenty to do and what better time to do it than now?

Every day, I scroll. Binge-watch. Binge-eat. Stare into space.

I’m sure there’s a psychological term for this; you’d think I’d have run into a post about this during my endless scrolling, but my social media feeds are crowded with fake photos of drunk elephants and dolphins (DOLPHINS) swimming in the canals of Venice. Really, did you fall for that like I did? Did you ever stop to think, “Wow! I wonder how dolphins would even GET to the canals of Venice.”

No, no, you didn’t. It was way more fun to assume it was true, and way more comforting to believe that dolphins were swimming in the Venice canals than to believe there was a worldwide pandemic.

Perhaps that’s why I’m in this state of suspended animation. In essence, everything has taken on a dreamlike quality, except for my finances, which fall squarely into the category of “nightmare.”

Between the dreadful stock market news and my newly-minted (see what I did there?) habit of buying the most outlandish things online (yes, as a matter of fact, I DID NEED that pink-and-black midcentury kitten doormat), my finances are writhing in agony.

Buying all the stuff, however, is comforting. It gives me something

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to look forward to (“Another package for you!” my son yells, followed by, “How much did THAT cost?”), and satisfies my need to hoard, especially since I can’t hoard necessities, such as toilet paper; my nonprocrastinating neighbors got there before me.

To make matters worse, I’m moving in about a month, making this the perfect time to “nest” and do an actual purge/clean-out/ only keep things that bring me joy. No, instead, I’m buying more things that bring me joy, if only momentarily. Plus, having all those new joy-bringing things means I can’t really see the “no longer joyful” stuff because, you know, clutter. Also, clutter makes it really hard to clean. However, the boxes carrying the new things are perfect packing boxes, should I ever decide to actually pack.

Oh, sorry. I just got back. Did you notice I was gone? I had to stop and check social media in case something urgent happened in the past 30 minutes. Which it did! A friend in Miami-Dade discovered chickens in her neighbor’s back yard, which is certainly news that couldn’t wait until I finished writing this.

Time to move everything from today’s to-do list to tomorrow; I’m taking a drive down to Miami-Dade to see the chickens.Y

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Mom Hugs The world feels a touch wobbly these days.

The future is truly unknowable. But one thing is for sure, the bond between a loving mother and her children is one to be cherished.

When photographer Heather Holt showed us her photos of local moms and their kids, the decision to publish them in honor of Mother’s Day was a no-brainer.

We all could do with a healthy dose of sunshine and smiles.

So during these crazy days when we literally cannot cling to one another, we hope to remind you of the perfect joy found in a loving embrace.

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CLOCKWISE THIS PAGE Karina Duncan with her son Marcus; Krista DiGiesi with her son Bo Bundy; Jennifer Intravaia with her daughters Chiara and Gianna

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TOP Jennie Ryan with children Connor and Savannah; MIDDLE Ali Rogers with her son Tommy; BOTTOM Allison Shapansky with her son Dylan

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PEOPLE Nowadays, if you’re lucky, you are thankful to have any job. And yet it wasn’t that long ago when many of us would hit the snooze button, wishing it was our day off. We all remember that feeling.

However, some professions are off the beaten path and hold a certain allure.

Here are five cool jobs and the folks who are lucky enough to have them.

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Tattoo Artist

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flair for drawing and devoting one to two years as an unpaid apprentice with a seasoned tattoo was the beginning of a gratifying career. After 10 years of working for others, Apollo Busato along with his partner, Juliano Rodriguez Torres opened Iron Glory Tattoo on Federal Highway in Pompano Beach.

“I wake up every day not feeling like I’m going to work. I’m actually going to hang out with my friends, do art, and make people happy, make new friends

and make money,” says Apollo. “It’s very rewarding to be able to create permanent art on a person who will have it for the rest of their life, to see the reaction of a happy person when they see the end result is a great feeling. Witnessing an emotional reaction a person may have upon seeing their memorial tattoo is very moving. Seeing the smile on their face when

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they are happier than they thought they would be is very gratifying. It feels really good to be able to do it for them, to create original artwork based on an idea, desire or to correct a prior work.”

The many trophies proudly displayed at the shop are prizes the artists won in tattoo conventions and competitions. The winning categories include geometric, Polynesian, black and grey, watercolor, American-traditional and neo-traditional tattoos.

In addition to beautiful, complex original artwork, people request just about anything to ornament their bodies including Nike symbols, Rolex watches and Disney characters. Any of the four hardworking, artists, (all family men with children), will enthusiastically comply with reasonable requests.

After consultation with an artist, a sketch will be drawn of the desired tattoo.

The bodywork begins after approval of the final artwork.

Tattooing is an ancient art form with a long history. The oldest evidence of human tattoos is believed to be from between 3370 BC and 3100 BC. Found in many different cultures, tattooing was originally used for punishing, decorating or religious purposes. The word itself perhaps coming from the Samoan word tatau. In modern times, tattooing has moved from sub-culture to pop culture. While the methods have come a long way, the idea is the same, to modify the body and create a design by inserting inks, dyes and pigments into the skin whether decorative, symbolic or pictorial.

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t Restoration Warehouse in Pompano Beach, you will find Norman Lehman hard at work restoring classic cars. In keeping with the mood, throwback music from the 1970s, the same decade as many of the cars, blare from the speakers.

For Lehman, it’s like a puzzle one can’t walk away from, some pieces just won’t fit, until they do. Finding the missing parts, repairing various components, adjusting, fine tuning, getting things to work, matching paint colors, repairing corrosion, none of it is easy. It takes a very meticulous person to get the job done. The endless hours of labor and figuring things out so the car looks, feels and drives as it once did is a major accomplishment and takes loads of patience and commitment by guys with names like “MG Mike,” who specializes in fixing up British MG racing cars.

For Norman Lehman, what began as a part time hobby, morphed into full time work.

Needing more space and a proper lift, he moved from his home garage into a warehouse space.

Soon, fellow car buffs were showing up with their projects in need of this or that. He is so busy that sometimes he is there seven days a week aiming to complete one thing so he can move onto the next — helping loved ones and friends with car problems they always seem to have. Fortunately for everyone, guys like Norm are always ready to lend a hand.

“It’s like an obsession, an addiction,” says Norm. “One has to be committed to the time and search needed to get the parts, making things fit, a lot of trial and error, the patience, the expense and commitment is just a sampling of what it takes to restore a classic car.”

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Pole Fitness Instructor

BIANCA MORINELLI “ I t’s not just a job, it’s a feeling. It makes me feel better as a person. I love myself more since I’ve been teaching. It’s a better understanding of how the body works. I love to express myself through movement and teach others to do the same. It gives me great pleasure to watch others transform,” explains Bianca Morinelli, a member of the World Pole Sport Organization and instructor at Pixie Pole Fitness on Sample Road.

Pole fitness is a sport, an art form and a feeling. With proper guidance, one learns how it feels to express themselves through movement in a creative way while gaining strength along with active and restorative flexibility. According to Bianca, both men and women participants experience an increase in self-esteem, feeling better both physically and emotionally. One sets an intention as to what they want to achieve and does so via movement and a full-body workout.

Learning how the body works and what it is capable of enhances one’s confidence. Those who practice learn artistic movement in an articulate and sensual way, creating a flow of movement and a routine followed by choreographing their own style using the pole.

The use of a pole as an apparatus for dance has a long history going back at least 800 years.

In modern times it has rapidly evolved into fitness and a competitive sport. It may soon join breakdancing as an official sport in the 2024 Olympics. The American Pole league boasts several multiple-award winning World Pole Sports Champions.

In the 1980s the pole made its debut in gentleman’s clubs which is the main reason for its association with eroticism. Prior to that poles were used to entertain spectators demonstrating one’s strength and endurance. Poles have a long history in side shows and rock and roll theatrics. Recently, Dixie Fitness participated in the 2020 Super Bowl half time show by providing performers who auditioned and specialized equipment. Due to her elaborate costume, Jennifer Lopez required a silicone pole to avoid slipping. Metal poles require bare skin and special clothing for greater success and adherence to the apparatus.

Watching people transition and grow, gaining greater respect for themselves and knowing she is a part of that transition by teaching and encouraging means everything to Bianca. People come in curious, not having the slightest idea of how they will benefit from this practice. They become more graceful through movement in a non-judgmental space. Guided by a passionate instructor one learns the basics and takes the movement to their own expression.

When traveling, the many studios all around the world are a welcoming second home for learning to Bianca. She calls it “United by pole.”

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Cosmetic Chemist

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kin and cosmetics products make us all look and feel better. The combining use of oils, ointments, herbs, minerals, kohl, powders, dyes from berries and henna, lead, clay, butter, mud, eggs, paint, and many other concoctions to beautify have humble beginnings in ancient civilizations dating all the way back to 10,000 BC. Beauty products help to make our skin smoother, provide relief from unpleasant conditions, mask odors, attract others, enhance features, hide imperfections, provide weather protection and make us smell better.

All of these products begin with the cosmetic chemist. They create and test new products for quality control and stability including hair and body products, makeup, deodorant, sunscreen, hair dye and toothpaste.

“I love creating something from nothing to something beautiful,” commented Sherine Bichara, founder of Elixir of Life by L’Alchimiste in Pompano Beach. With her father as her mentor, Sherine created her first fragrance at 10 years old.

Originally from Suriname, she relocated to Florida in 2002 after studying her trade in Paris, where an instructor suggested she was too creative to be a chemist. Passionate and determined to succeed, she worked three jobs, interned and studied English all at the same time. Later, as a young mother raising two sons, Sherine’s kitchen doubled as her lab where she created healing potions and lotions. Moving on, she utilized a garage then a warehouse before settling into her current space that meets all her needs including teaching and treatment rooms.

The combination of science, art, feel and smell coupled with intuition is the recipe behind her development of new products. Along with her signature ingredient baobab oil from Africa’s “tree of life,” Sherine has discovered the benefits of using crystal, diamond, ruby, amethyst and even meteorites in her blends. Creating unique custom formulas offers Sherine a wonderful feeling of freedom and artistry. She seeks to fill in the gaps of what is missing in the beauty industry and continues to develop products that improve and enhance skin.

Natural and seasonal ingredients are used in her skincare lines such as raspberry and pumpkin. Synthetics, parabens, mineral oil, silicone and nut oils are not found in any of her blends.

“When I see how happy a person is, to be able to fix a flaw on a person’s skin and see how happy they can be without makeup, it feels so good to see the change,” says Sherine. “I feel I am doing something purposeful by combining different techniques and creating mild products that are not aggressive on the skin and help to heal.”

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Cheese Maker atching Vito make cheese is mesmerizing. It’s calming and meditative. Working with skill, grace and perfection, his mastery is apparent. He appears relaxed and happy as he pulls, stretches and molds the curds into cheese. It’s obvious he can do the job with his eyes closed. We are fortunate there are masters like him in the world who carry on ancient traditions, making available fresh, wholesome and mouth watering cheese to eat at whim.

As a young boy, Vito Volpe helped his mother make cheese in her kitchen in the ancient town of Convesano located in Puglia, on the southeastern coast of Italy.

His love and appreciation of the art of making the soft creamy goodness remained in his soul throughout his life. Eventually, he settled in South Florida and opened a cheese making facility in Pompano Beach.

Creamy, luscious, fresh mozzarella is made with four simple ingredients: milk, rennet, citric acid and salt. Although it is possible to make mozzarella cheese at home, most of us rely on cheese makers — a.k.a fromager, fromagers, fromagère or cheese monger — all meaning one who makes cheese or one who sells cheese.

Cheese making may have begun over 4,000 years ago, as evidenced by ancient Egyptian tomb murals. Mozzarella cheese hails from just outside Naples, Italy and was originally made from the rich milk of water buffalos. The word mozzarella is derived from the verb “mozzare,” the Italian word for “to cut.” The most common

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mozzarella cheese here in the United States is low moisture mozzarella followed by high moisture mozzarella, both typically made from cow’s milk. Low moisture mozzarella is mass produced and available at the grocery store.

High moisture mozzarella containing over 52 percent moisture is the fresh version made by hand at Mozzarita by Vito and his team of cheese makers. There, they make traditional cheeses of different shapes and sizes such as: smoked flor di latte; ovalini, a smaller egg shape about 4 ounces; buratta, with a soft and creamy center; treccia mozzarella, braided; nodini mozzarella, a knot like shape; scamorza, a pear like shape with a stronger flavor; ciliegine, cherry size mozzarella; sfoglia di mozzarella, a stretchable sheet of mozzarella; bocconcini, egg sized, about 2 ounces mozzarella; and the ever exquisite mozzarella di bufala.

High moisture mozzarella, with its pure milky goodness, is made by a process known as pasta filata. When cow milk is used to make the cheese, it is called fior di latte mozzarella, meaning flower of milk. Milk, whey and rennet are combined to create curds. The curds are then heated in water or rennet until stringy and elastic, (hence string cheese). From there, the curds are stretched and molded into shapes. Fior di Latte is ready to eat right away unlike many other kinds of cheese needing time to ripen. Simple ingredients such as fresh fragrant basil leaves, ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar perfectly complement the cheese. Whether it’s melted on pizza or baked in lasagna, there’s no comparison to fresh cheese. However you use it, the most essential element of this lovely food is the one responsible for making it in the first place, the beloved cheese maker. Y

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POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott

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

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need any more? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach

$$ Moderate ($21-$40)

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

$$$ Expensive ($41-$65)

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

This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut over-

looking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic

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

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

fect place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor.

270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$

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

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

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

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

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

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LOCAL TAKE-OUT OPTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA

There’s a chance you might be sick of your cooking. If that’s the case, you are in luck. Many of our local restaurants are offering take-out options during this period of shelter in place. Or even if you love your cooking, maybe you are just tired of cleaning the kitchen three times a day. And let’s be real, we love our restaurants. So while this crisis is extremely challenging for so many, the restaurant industry was hit hard and early. If you are fortunate enough to be able to order lunch or dinner, please consider doing so. Not only will you enjoy a tasty treat, but you’ll also be helping out local businesses. Some restaurants are even selling groceries and hard-to-find items like toilet paper. So go ahead. Make someone’s day. Order take-out today! And remember to observe all safe social distancing measures.

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

Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily.

However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s ex-

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posed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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

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

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

38 years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three meals a day, and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Dangerous Minds is more than just a brewery. This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch using double-zero Italian flour. Their specialty is a Scotch egg which is a soft boiled egg wrapped in homemade sausage and then fried until crispy on the outside. But back to the brewery — all the beers are brewed on-site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two countries steeped in beer tradition. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned

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

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Dining Out casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than

watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

ian fare at this family-owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

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

should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

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

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

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

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

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

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

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

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

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

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet 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. Ex-

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pect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested.

2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St. Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well

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

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

Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is

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

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

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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

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

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

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

954-941-7830 $$$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD The long awaited Oceanic on Pompano Beach lives up to the hype. Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The ingredients really shined with top notch shrimp served over juicy watermelon and peppery arugula all dressed with a light vinaigrette. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

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

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

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

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Dining Out Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano

Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$ Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the At-

lantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced cold cocktail.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) Sette Bello is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian

favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is made

on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. 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 $$

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance

of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$

Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $

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

2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “beat kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

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

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. All sandwiches come with a side and, while French fries are always a delicious option, the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Papa’s Fish House SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. (Formerly Seafood World) 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more.

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

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

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DEERFIELD BEACH Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an

authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa.

1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

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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 offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ 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 $$

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

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

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

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Dining Out 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 $$

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 $$

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you to picnic in the sand. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7311 $

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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

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

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 $ Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 $

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

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

Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you

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

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

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen.

The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door).

Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550

954-946-0333 $

get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Mon-

day-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $

Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-816-9649 $ Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $ Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you.

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $

Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-3150 $$ Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453 $

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 $

Denise’s Kitchen. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Breakfast and

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

Five Girls. BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $ Gorilla Joe’s. • SANDWICHES • SALADS Pressed sandwiches,

subs, fresh salads and beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider taking something yummy with

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

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

438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

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

They will bring your pizza to the Beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344 $

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

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

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

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

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

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954-9430057 $

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