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Splendid Sicilian Family Recipes

Ifyou think you know what Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Stuart is all about, then think again! Now under new ownership, the restaurant has a local, family feel, likely due to the fact that the new owners are a local family themselves. Plus, if you didn’t know, all of the items on Carrabba’s menu are made using splendid Sicilian family recipes that have been passed down over numerous generations! The restaurant even features gluten-free pastas, whole grain spaghetti, vegetarian, and vegan options for those with dietary restrictions or preferences.

For anyone who appreciates a good libation, you’ll be happy to know that Carrabba’s also offers a full bar with plenty of delicious, creative craft cocktails, like a peach sangria (6 oz. for $8.49) that tastes sweet with a nice kick, and that Luis calls “deliciously dangerous.” Plus, if you sit in the bar area between 3PM-6:30PM, then you can enjoy special discounts, like half off select appetizers and drinks!

If you can’t decide on just one appetizer, then select the Classics Combination ($13.49), which includes hand-breaded calamari, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, and four cheese and sausage-stuffed mushrooms. Both the calamari and mozzarella sticks are beloved classics that are sure to satisfy anyone and everyone, but the mushrooms are the standout star on the platter. Stuffed full of tender, juicy, and slightly spicy crumbled sausage, plus spinach, breadcrumbs, and ricotta, parmesan, romano, & mozzarella cheeses, the soft, earthy mushrooms are served over a tomato cream sauce. They make for a delectable one-bite appetizer, with their symphony of rustic avors resounding beautifully on your tastebuds!

More of a shrimp lover? Carrabba’s shrimp scampi starter ($11.29) is an excellent choice, as the generous portion of sizable, sweet, succulent shrimp is smothered in what Abby declared a “perfect sauce.” Tantalizingly piquant, the scampi sauce is a balanced combination of garlic, white wine, and lemon butter that lusciously enhances the fresh, meaty shrimp.

A fabulous appetizer option for vegetarians or anyone with a gluten allergy is the tomato caprese with fresh burrata ($10.29). Vibrant grape tomato halves and red onion chunks are delicately arranged around a generously-sized ball of fresh, cold, and creamy burrata mozzarella, then nished with fresh basil, a balsamic glaze that isn’t overly sweet, and extra virgin olive oil. Light and bright, this simple, yet elegant, starter is excellent not only on its own as a pseudo-salad, but also when placed on top of a slice of the complimentary bread (deliciously warm and crunchy) that Carrabba’s gives to each table.

For a comprehensive tasting, Abby selected the chicken trio ($26.79), which comes with Carraba’s Chicken Bryan, Pollo Rosa Maria, and Chicken Marsala, plus your choice of side and soup or salad. Her favorite of the three entrées was the Chicken Bryan, which comes wood-grilled and topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil in a lemon butter sauce. “The subtle bite of the goat cheese combined with the seasoning on the moist chicken and the balanced sauce is really addictive and amazing,” raved Abby. The pollo rosa maria, conversely, is served in a basil lemon butter sauce, and offered what Abby deemed a “smooth taste” that was made richer by the “salty prosciutto and sweet fontina cheese stuffed” into the wood-grilled chicken. Finally, the chicken marsala delighted Abby because of its traditional execution, wherein the tender, wood-grilled chicken was sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a Lombardo Marsala wine sauce.

Luis’ chose one of Carrabba’s new Fall Specials, the spaghetti carbonara with chicken ($19.99). Al dente pasta, grated parmesan, romano cheese, and bacon are tossed in a creamy carbonara sauce, then topped with tomatoes and juicy grilled chicken. Upon eating his entire portion, Luis declared, “This may be the best carbonara sauce that I have ever tasted!” He added, “The smoky sauce pairs wonderfully with the salty bacon, and there is this subtle lemon zest avor on the chicken that elevates the dish even further.”

by Gabby Gregory

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I wanted a lighter dinner, so I ordered the linguine positano ($14.49), which is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish. The perfectly al dente pasta is tossed in a robust combination of crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil. I also added fresh asparagus to the mix, per the recommendation of our attentive server. One forkful contains a vibrant burst of avors that actually make it fun to eat a healthier entrée! The positano is a fabulous option for anyone who wants an incredibly generous portion of a lighter meal.

If you don’t order dessert at Carrabba’s, then you’ve made a mistake. Abby, Luis, and I urge you to order either the cannoli cake for two ($11.29) or the sogno di cioccolata (a/k/a “chocolate dream,” $9.29)… or both!

The cannoli cake is an impressive, towering slice of vanilla cake with a chocolate chip crust and layers of rich, sweet cannoli lling. It is topped with a mini cannoli rolled in crushed pistachios, then drizzled in decadent chocolate sauce for a dazzling display. “I know this is meant for two,” Abby said, “but I want to eat all of it by myself… I don’t want to share! It’s too good.”

with Gabby, Abby, & Luis

I adored the chocolate dream, which was a rich, fudge brownie layered with smooth chocolate mousse, fresh whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. It’s an explosion of chocolate avor that is true to its name, i.e. it tastes so good, it’s like a dream!

Dare to exceed your expectations… savor splendid Sicilian family recipes by visiting Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Stuart!

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is located at 2700 SE Federal Highway in Stuart. The restaurant is open MondaysThursdays from 11AM-10PM, Fridays-Saturdays from 11AM-11PM, and Sundays from 11AM-9PM. To reserve your table or place an order, call 772-320-5398 or visit

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By Gabby Gregory

Every 5,000 miles, like clockwork, you take your car to get its oil changed and tires rotated. It’s basic, routine maintenance, but that consistent attention and upkeep is vital for your vehicle to run e ciently, especially over a number of years. Your body, much like your vehicle, requires regular care and treatment to keep it healthy. And, again like your automobile, your body needs support from someone other than yourself, a professional who can guide it to achieving its utmost abilities and to retaining its peak performance.

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Drew Brees, former quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, is the newest partner at Stretch Zone who advocates for people to regularly get stretched. A er personally going to Stretch Zone for an assisted stretching session, Drew was impressed with the uniquely e ective and nationally accredited Stretch Zone Method®, which is administered by a highly-trained and Stretch Zone-certi ed stretch practitioner.

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ACE OF CARTS

By Gina Zuk

TheFlorida lifestyle provides us with a host of options for getting from point A to point B... from scooters to speed boats, we’ve got them all! e golf cart in particular has, with all of the gated communities in the Sunshine State, become an easy and convenient way to get around the area. Golf carts aren’t just for private neighborhoods or the links though; in fact, they have even become a quick way to tote the kids to and from the bus stop every day! Do the prices at the pumps tempt you to put the car in the garage for a while? Head to Ace of Carts, the area’s largest golf cart superstore with the best selection of golf carts, golf cart accessories, and top-notch service!

Ace of Carts is a family-owned and operated business led by Nick Rotundo and his dad, Rock Rotundo. Nick and Rock were in the automotive business together before making the move from upstate New York to south Florida seven years ago. Nick explains that a er moving, his family had a di cult time purchasing a golf cart for his grandmother, who had moved into a gated community. So, Nick and Rock ventured into the golf cart sales business together, becoming an authorized retailer for ClubCar, Yamaha, Icon, and Polaris Commercial golf carts.

In 2018, the Rotundo family moved the business to its current Stuart location (formally Tri County Golf Carts). Ace of Carts now employs over 30 sales, service, and customer care personnel, and is the highest volume sales dealer of golf carts in the area! In addition to golf carts, Ace of Carts has an inventory of electronically-assisted bikes (ebikes) for the bike rider who wants a more comfortable option when it comes to pedaling uphill.

Aside from their vast inventory, Ace of Carts is the go-to source for many Palm Beach, St Lucie, and Martin County residents due to Nick and Rock’s industry experience and dedication to exceptional service. In these challenging times of supply and

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demand, the service team at Ace of Carts does everything possible to guarantee that customers have their service and sales needs met. Ace of Carts’ factory-trained technicians have the knowledge to provide quality diagnostics, service, and repair for any golf cart. ey realize that golf carts are important to lifestyle routines, so they make timely service a priority.

One of many happy Google reviewers says of Ace of Carts, “I purchased my Club Car cart from Ace of Carts about four years ago and have been supported by them the entire time. If I have questions, I receive answers by a call or text immediately. ey truly want the entire experience to be as close to perfect as possible. Nick and the entire family are fantastic… and I like supporting a family business…”

In addition to their Stuart location, Ace of Carts has expanded to two more locations, one in Daytona Beach and the other, newest one in Tequesta, the Grand Opening of which is later this month. Tequesta’s premier 3,000 square foot showroom will still have the same o erings as the other locations, but will be more focused on the customer experience. Nick explains, “ e Tequesta location will be geared more toward the golf customer.” ere will be a digital golf simulator on the premises, along with other interactive displays and attractions that customers can explore while shopping for carts and accessories! Nick adds, “ e customers will leave the store more informed than when they walked in.”

Like Ace of Carts’ other locations, the Tequesta location will provide FREE cart pick up and delivery with almost every sale. Ace of Carts also o ers 0% nancing for 48 months on select products, making it easy to purchase a

that will absolutely be the envy of the neighborhood.

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