The Atlantic Current: The Bar Issue - May/June 2019

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May – June 2019 | Issue 40

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CONTENTS

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Craft Cocktails Top bars for craft cocktails in Palm Beach & Broward.

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Sean Iglehart Grab a seat and get to know the man behind Palm Beach county’s first craft cocktail bar.

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Angela Dugan Craft cocktail mixologist turned entrepreneur gives us insight into a life behind the bar.

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Cocktail Recipe A unique whiskey cocktail to make your friends go “ohhh ahhh.”

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Food Troy’s BBQ

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Sports Q&A with Brian Fox

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Preview Waves of Healing by Cash Lambert

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Snaps 3rd Annual BBQ Beer Bash @ Copperpoint

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DARBE’S L o o k a n d F e e L L i k e a M i L L i o n B u c k s aT

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incLudes: Men’s HaiRcuT, BLoWdRY, sTYLe, & sTRaiGHT RaZoR on neck & sideBuRns

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PUBLISHER Dustin Wright | Dustin@theatlanticcurrent.com

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Danny Wright | Dan@theatlanticcurrent.com

EDITOR Darien Davies

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PHOTOGRAPHY Ben Hicks | bocaratonphoto.com Julia Rose

CONTENT MANAGER Megan Kenealy

WRITERS Darien Davies

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COMMUNITY

LOCAL N EWS May/June 2019

Boca Based Company Buys Back Plastic Straws

By Stella Alves One Boca Raton company is putting their money where their mouth is while implementing a unique approach to help keep plastic straws out of our oceans and beaches. FarFromBoring Hospitality has come up with an initiative to rid the environment of plastic straws by offering to buy them back from restaurants and establishments.

Many counties across South Florida have started to ban the use of plastic straws, including cities like Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Hallandale Beach and even Boca Raton, but some establishments need further incentive according to FarFromBoring. Most cities still allow restaurants and bars to carry plasticstraws, and although they require them to be given out only when asked by customers, this still allows for the circulation of plastic straws into ecosystems.

FarFromBoring has decided to take it upon themselves to swap out current stocks of up to 20,000 plastic straws for eco-friendly paper straws they have designed called Rhino paper straws. They have also partnered with Trees For The Future, a Maryland-based nonprofit organization that has planted trees in deforested regions around the world for the past nine years. For every case of paper straws sold, they plant a tree in a community in need.

FarFromBoring Promotions, their parent company, offers a variety of eco-conscious products ranging from coffee stirrers, notebooks and more, all at affordable prices. Cheers to the FarFromBoring team on a unique approach to reducing plastic waste.

Visit paperstrawwholesalers.com or farfromboring.com to learn more.

Axe-Throwing Bar Opens in Boynton Beach Release your inner caveman at the new Game of Axes bar in Boynton Beach.

Perfect for those tired of the uneventful night of bowling, you’re invited to throw axes at wooden targets for the sheer thrill of it.

Feel like this is the sport for you? Sign up for their Game of Axes League so the adrenaline never stops! It runs for a total of eight weeks and costs only $120 plus tax per person in total.

If you’ve never thrown an axe before (as most haven’t), don’t fear, because they have trained professionals, or “Axe Masters,” ready to teach you the basics of how to safely throw the axes. It’s fairly simple once you get the hang of it so you’ll be hitting the bullseye every time before you know it.

Owner Joey Magee is excited to share his passion of axe throwing with the community. They have locations all across the country, including South Florida, and have recently opened their latest location in Boynton Beach. Make your reservation today and be sure to wear your closed-toe shoes!

They have group rates and packages to suit your partying and axe-throwing needs. Starting at just $22 plus tax per person, you can enjoy an hour of fun in groups of five or less. They also have rates for groups of 25 people or more for $35 plus tax per person where you and your friends can act like barbarians for two and a half hours.

12550 S. Military Trail

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EVENTS

Fireside Prophets @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Primal Soul ROCKS the Robot w/ Special Guests @ Robot Brewing — Boca

The Lee Boys CD Release Party @

Funky Biscuit — Boca

MAY 10TH

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DELRAY BEACH CRAFT BEER FEST @ OLD SCHOOL SQUARE Celebrate eight years of craft beer at Old School Square in the heart of Delray Beach. Enjoy a wide range of craft beer selections from local home brewers, new brands, and beer lovers’ national favorites. Your ticket supplies unlimited sampling of more than 100 craft brews, wines, and ciders while jammin’ out to live music. And, of course, food will be available from some of your favorite local restaurants. Early access is available with a purchase of a VIP ticket, where you will have exclusive tasting of all beers and wines from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a VIP Welcome Pour in a commemorative tasting glass, free pizza and featured tap releases. Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest is a signature fundraiser for Old School Square and all proceeds go to support Old School Square programs. Visit dbcraftbeerfest.org for tickets.

MAY 2-5

SUNFEST @

Intracoastal Waterway in Downtown WPB

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Unlimited Devotion 7-Year Anniversary Show @

Guanabanas — Jupiter

Wildfire Band @ Funky Biscuit — Boca

Vibes Farm @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

4 The Mark Telesca Band @ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

Honey Hounds

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

The Flyers @

Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

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Brews and Tunes w/ Andrew Morris Band & 26 Degree Brewing @ Papa’s Raw Bar

— Lighthouse Point

Game of Thrones @ Voltaire — WPB

Victoria Leigh

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Crazy Fingers @ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

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Trew Music School Recital

@ Funky Biscuit — Boca

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Tash Sultana @ The Amp — Pompano Beach

Tropidelic Live w/ special guest Of Good Nature @

Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Murphy’s Law @

Respectable Street — WPB

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8th Annual Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest @ Old School

Square — Delray

Uproot Hootenanny @ Old

Key Lime House — Lantana

The 69 Eyes, MXMS, and more

Boston Marriage, Whisperwind, Coral Canyons, Makoto @ Voltaire —

WPB

Rhythm and Rhymes @ Elizabeth Ave Station — WPB

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Brewhouse Gallery 5 Year Anniversary Block Party feat. Boxelder,

Guavatron, The String Assassins, No Name Ska Band…..and more! — Lake Park

Wait For Green @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Spred The Dub @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

Uproot Hootenanny

@ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

Jeffrey James Gang @ Boston’s on

the Beach — Delray

@ Respectable Street — WPB

Artikal Sound System @ Crazy Uncle

Mikes — Boca

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Brews and Tunes w/ Justin Enco

and Poor Life Decisions & NOBO Brewing

@ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

Mimosas and Music: Mother’s Day Edition @ Elizabeth Ave Station — WPB

Uproot Hootenanny @ The

Tin Roof — Delray Beach

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Pinball Wizard Night @ Silverball

Museum — Delray Beach

Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs @

Guanabanas — Jupiter

MC Lars, Mega Ran, MC Frontalot @ Respectable Street — WPB

Chick Corea and Bela Fleck @ Kravis Center — WPB

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Hot Mess Thursdays Ladies Night @ Respectable

Street — WPB

Station Sessions Open Mic @ Elizabeth

Ave Station — WPB

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Winehoused: The Amy Celebration @ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park

Herbal Krew and Sweet Justice Reggae @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Mona Lisa Tribe @

EVENTS

Grandview Public Market — WPB

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Brews and Tunes w/ Future Prezidents & Prosperity Brewers

@ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck

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MAY 1ST-31ST

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MOSAIC

Make the most of May with MOSAIC! The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County wants you to experience more for less and is organizing a month-long experience for locals and visitors alike. From May 1-31 you will have access to discounts and deals on events, hotels, and transportation like 20 percent & 50 percent off select seats at The Kravis Center, 2-for-1 admission to Palm Beach Dramaworks, Boca Raton Museum of Art, Mounts Botanical Garden, and discounted Brightline tickets. Visitors can pick up a Culture Coupon Card at participating visitor information centers throughout Palm Beach County, upon check-in at a participating hotels or download the Coupon Card at MOSAICPBC.com.

Yvad & 1Tribe Tribute to Bob Marley @ Respectable

Street — WPB

Savi Fernandez Band @ Crazy Uncle

Mikes — Boca

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56 Ace @ Boston’s on

the Beach — Delray

10th Annual Palm Beach Surf and Beach Festival @

Ocean Cay Park — Jupiter

3rd Annual Ocean Brews and Blues -Deerfield Beach (main beach parking lot)

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Ave Station — WPB

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Palm Beach Renaissance Festival-A Medieval Faire @ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park

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Crazy Fingers @

Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

One Drop

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Mona Lisa Tribe @

Copper Blues — WPB

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Spirit and the Cosmic Heart, Canvas Kid, InMotion, Rose Dickeson

Brews and Tunes w/ Andrew Morris Band & 26 Degree Brewing @

Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

Row Jamha (Talking Heads Cover) @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

@ Voltaire — WPB

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Brews and Tunes w/ Jean P Jam & Devour Brewing @

Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

Game of Thrones @ Voltaire — WPB

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Eric Biddines Album Release @

Voltaire — WPB

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Uproot Hootenanny @ The Irishman

— Boca

Little Stranger @

Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Battle of the Decades Party and Pop-Up Market @ Elizabeth

Bob Dylan Birthday Bash @ Robot

Brewing — Boca

Mona Lisa Tribe

@ Steamhorse Brewing — WPB

The People Upstairs @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

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The Flyers @

Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

Groovenics and Ether @ Respectable

Street — WPB

Albert Castiglia CD Release Party @ Funky Biscuit — Boca

Spider Cherry @

Spider Cherry @

The People Upstairs @ Crazy

Kokay and The Truth @ Guanabanas —

Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

Uncle Mikes — Boca

American Sigh, Nervous Monks, The Creature Cage @ Respectable

Street — WPB

The Kinected @ June 1

Boston’s on the Beach — Delray

Artikal Sound System @ Mathews

Brewing — Lake Worth

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Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca (every Wednesday)

Jupiter

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JL Fulks (Happy Hour) & Clay Goldstein Extreme Blues @

Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca (every Thursday)

Hot Mess Ladies Night @ Respectable

Street — WPB

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SOUTH FLORIDA’S

BEST DIVE INSTRUCTORS We have a program to fit your schedule

South Florida’s Underwater Outfifiers Since 1976

EVENTS

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Mona Lisa Tribe @

ER Bradley’s — WPB

Fusik @ Crazy Uncle 15

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the Beach — Delray

Abacoa — Jupiter

Airlines Arena

HVY CRM @ Robot

Brewing w/ Uncle Juice — Boca

The Heavy Pets and Roosevelt Collier @ Funky Biscuit

— Boca

SLIGHTLY STOOPID @ THE AMP — POMPANO BEACH The Ocean Beach, CA group is rolling into South Florida for another year of eclectic sounds at a venue near you. This time they’ll be at The Amp in Pompano Beach, joined by Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu, and HIRIE. Coming off their latest album, Everyday Life, Everyday People, Slightly Stoopid plans to bring their regular mix of genres and good vibes. Doors appropriately open at 4:20pm with the music starting at 5:20pm. Tickets available at axs.com

Bohofest Party and Pop-Up Market @ Elizabeth Ave

Station — WPB

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Slightly Stoopid @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater

Big Brass Bed (Bob Dylan Tribute) @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Mona Lisa Tribe @

Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

The Kelsey Theater Presents: Alan Chamo-Mind 16

Hacker and Mentalist — Lake Park 8

Wildfire Band @

Boston’s at the Beach — Delray

Hootie & the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies

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Florence and the Machine @ American Airlines Arena

Brews and Tunes w/ Justin Enco & Poor Life Decisions & NOBO Brewing @ Papa’s

@ Coral Sky Amphitheater

Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

Mona Lisa Tribe

Sunset Sessions

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter (4pm show)

Coppertones @

Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

Reinstated @ Crazy

Uncle Mikes — Boca

@ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca feat. Paul Anthony and the Reggae Souljahs (every Sunday in June)

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Standup Comedy: The Rev. Bob Levy and Artie Fletcher

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The Flyers @

Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

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@ Respectable Street — WPB

Mikes — Boca

56 Ace @ Boston’s on

JUNE 7TH

Drake Bell

Krazy Train @

Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth

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Brews and Tunes w/ Jean P Jam & Devour Brewing @

Papas Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

HellzaPoppin Circus Sideshow Revue @ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park (5pm & 8:30pm shows)

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The Helmsmen @

Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Hot Mess Ladies Night @ Respectable

Street — WPB

Open Mic Night @

Elizabeth Ave Station — WPB

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Krazy Train @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

Citizen Cope @

2019 Summer Kick-Off Brew Fest @ Robot Brewing — Boca

Ajeva @ Guanabanas —

Jupiter

2nd Annual J.A.H. Cultural Fest # Meyer Amphitheater — WPB

Unlimited Devotion @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

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Brews and Tunes w/ Future Prezidents & Prosperity Brewers @ Papas

Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

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Voodoo Visionary

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Station Stand Up Showcase @ Eliza-

beth Ave Station — WPB

30 Brews and Tunes w/ Cameron Flynn & 81 Bay Brewing @ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point

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CRAFT COCKTAILS TOP BARS FOR CRAFT COCKTAILS IN PALM BEACH & BROWARD

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SWEETWATER

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The O.G.

The O.G. Delray is today’s new breed of the neighborhood bar.

Think nostalgic charm mashed up with an urban cocktail scene and a hearty dose of counterculture. You’ll find this quaint bar located in the city’s fringy SoFa district just south of the Atlantic Avenue hustle. From the original Ms. Pac Man Arcade to the cup of complimentary popcorn, to the bar’s small lounge space or the quiet outdoor garden patio, there’s a little bit of something for everyone at The O.G. There’s even a market offering locallymade artisanal goods, and artists and musicians are frequently spotlighted on weekends for your jam-out pleasure. The vision is thanks to Miami nightlife guru Challo Schott, the bar’s concept creator whose primary goal is to make O.G. an authentic destination, sourcing design and decor to create his version of a blue collar cocktail bar. Like Schott, the bartenders extend the same unique vibe. They’ll whip you up something special, be it the Hillbilly Martini, a grapefruit twist on the Margarita, or the O.G. Michelada, a beer-spiked with Mexican spices. Or, enjoy some uniquely dressed drinks like the O.G. Frozen Sangria served in an ICEE cup and O.G. Bloody Mary served in a Campbell’s Tomato Soup can.

166 S.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach ogdelray.com @ogdelray

The Wilder

The Wilder is more than just another spiffed up cocktail bar.

Instead, think of it as a social club for a truly sophisticated imbibing experience. The concept opened in early 2018 and is the brainchild of hospitality veteran David Cardaci and his wife Vanessa, who styled their latest concept from memories of their favorite establishments visited while traveling the globe. While David’s nearby Rhythm & Vine offered area residents the first secret garden-inspired concept complete with a faux grass lawn where you can sip cocktails from an Airstream bar when it first

opened in 2015, today The Wilder follows suit as Fort Lauderdale’s answer to the lack of destination drinking for a higher class clientele in Broward County. Three striking spaces offer unique experiences, each with a distinct personality: a hotel lobby-like front bar offers up masterfully-executed libations; a Europeanstyle outdoor courtyard for sun-soaked revelry; and a dimly-lit great room with a second bar that hosts near-nightly events from a burlesque show, live music acts, and a popular weekly jazz night performance. From there, all that’s left to do is choose from one of several rotating cocktails on a menu that features both classic and seasonal specialties.

701 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale intothewilder.com @_thewilder_

Sweetwater Bar & Grill / Saxon

A half-decade ago, as new-wave cocktail culture swept the nation, South Florida was sorely lacking their fair share. While people in cities like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco were already discovering the joy of a well-made Aviation, perfect Manhattan, or a solid Negroni, South Floridians were still making do with remade, neon margarita mix served in plastic cups. And then came Palm Beach County’s first true cocktail bar to the rescue, opening its doors in a clandestine spot off Federal Highway in Boynton Beach.

Like a speakeasy of the 1920s, the aptly named Sweetwater — developed by founders Clint Reed and Sean Iglehart — offers guests a bible-like menu of libations and a staff talented at executing even the most complex request. Armed with an arsenal of bitters, house-made infusions, specialty liqueurs, fresh herbs, fruits, and dozens of specialty, high-end spirits, the barmen here will gladly make you something by request, too. Next door, the duo’s sister concept, Saxon — a 30-seat bar and lounge open Thursday through Sunday and accessible through Sweetwater — also offers the county’s first omakase cocktail experience.

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Death or Glory

At Death or Glory in Delray Beach, it’s all about the glory. In April 2017, Death or Glory made its way onto the Palm Beach County imbibing scene when Miami-based Repour’s Isaac Grillo and Fort Lauderdale-based Kreepy Tiki Bar & Lounge’s Ayme Harrison joined forces. Grillo, named the Ultimate Miami Bartender by Magic City Casino during his time at Haven South Beach, was best known for creating the city’s most popular in-the-biz bars, while Harrison’s now-shuttered Kreepy Tiki was named a top destination by Conde Nast. Today, the duo’s Palm Beach County concept fills both voids further north, where two bars offer guests a late-night destination where exotic drinks are coupled with an intimate dining experience.

Inside, mixologists offer up a rotating list of seasonally-inspired cocktails. Outside, a short bar located at the back of the restaurant offers tiki-style libations so you can escape your current paradise and find an entirely new one.

116 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach deathorglorybar.com @deathorglorybar_delray

Rebel House

At the Rebel House in Boca Raton, you’re encouraged to “imbibe, ingest, and indulge.” We strongly encourage you to focus on the “imbibe” part. Owners Mike Saperstein and Evan David, the duo behind Charm City Burgers and El Jefe Luchador, debuted this casual, chef-driven restaurant several years ago and have become a smash hit for their distinctive American-style tapas paired with some equally fresh and flavorful cocktails. At the bar, whiskey and bourbon are the main focus with creative concoctions that highlight vibrant flavors full of fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit infusions.

A longtime favorite: the Sweet Revenge, the bar’s own take on a from-scratch margarita made extra fresh with loads of muddled watermelon and spiked with jalapeño. Perhaps the best time to go would be during the restaurant’s “Wake and Bake” Sunday brunch, where you can get bottomless watermelon-basil or cucumber-mint mimosas alongside a fresh Roma tomato-based Bloody Mary or maple-syrup-infused bourbon cocktail.

C.W.S.

In May 2016, Lake Worth welcomed its first craft cocktail bar with C.W.S. Craft Bar + Kitchen, a concept from the duo best known for their Broward-based concepts including Revolution Live, America’s Backyard, and Stache 1920’s Whiskey Den + Coffee Bar. In a similar vein to Stache, which is considered one of Fort Lauderdale’s first craft cocktail bars when it opened in 2013, C.W.S.’s inside bar showcases a wide array of spirits with an emphasis on more than 300 bourbons, whiskeys and ryes. On the outdoor patio, which seats 80 people, guests can enjoy the ambiance of a classic beer garden, complete with a tented bar featuring 28 local and imported craft beers; tables designed for a communal dining and imbibing; and a gaming area. For drinks, a section dubbed “Nothing but the Classics” gives patrons the opportunity to sample classic cocktails like the French 75, Negroni, Manhattan, Sazerac, or Sidecar using the bar’s spirit library sourced from three distributors. Drinks can even be “upgraded” to draw from C.W.S.’s extensive spirit portfolio offering vodkas, tequila, Scotch, and gin. While selections change frequently, you can’t go wrong with the bar’s signature Ahead of Lettuce, a combination of Hanger One vodka with romaine lettuce, salt, pepper, lime juice and a chili-infused oil.

522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth cwslw.com @cwslw

297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton lifetastesbetter.com @therebelhouse

Parched Pig

The Parched Pig is more than just a waiting room for chef/owner Tim Lipman’s Coolinary Café. It’s also a great spot to sip some bubbles, beer, and -- above all -- cocktails. The wine bar and oyster lounge offers quite a steal on oysters almost every day of the week, including buck-a-shuck Mondays when you can choose any number for just $1 each from 4 to 6 p.m., all sourced from one to three national regions featured that day. They pair perfectly with the litany of seasonally rotating, creative cocktails prepared by bar manager Katie Galluccio and her team of stellar barmaids Rachel Amato and Veronica Pollen. Together, they’ll whip you up any of the dozen or so cocktails on the ever-changing menu, like the 24 Carrot, a combination of carrot, orange, and lemon juice blended with passion fruit puree, Japanese whiskey, housemade lemon and orange bitters, and an apple-rosemary syrup finished with real gold flakes. The best part: they’ll do it with a smile and -- if you ask nicely -- a story to go along with your concoction.

4580 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens thecoolpig.com @theparchedpig

Hullabaloo

If you’re in the mood for a handcrafted drink in West Palm Beach, look no further than Hullabaloo, a gastropub-style Italian eatery that’s equally well known for its creative cocktails, precision and creativity. The bartenders here know how to make one hell of a drink, and everything behind the bar is the real deal. How real?

You won’t find a single bottle of simple syrup in stock. Instead, it’s all about doing things from scratch, deployed with high-end spirits and house-made liqueurs to serve flavorful, intense drinks.

The current roster — each cocktail named for late musicians — includes the popular Dimebag Darrell, a blend of maple rye whiskey, Cocci Americano, Serrano honey gastrique, habanero shrub, and house-made sour mix. If you’re mourning, order up the Chris Cornell for a heady kick of Reposado tequila blended with Tuve black note amaro, Becherovka herbal liqueur and Cocci Americano.

517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach sub-culture.org/hullabalo @hullabaloowpb

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Unit B

Fort Lauderdale’s newest speakeasy-themed cocktail bar requires one thing most don’t: your own personal door code. Sure, you may have to slip through the back of a bathroom to get into Bodega’s back bar in Miami Beach, and the door marked “employees only” at Coyo Taco in Wynwood doubles as an entrance to its own hidden bar for those in the know. But nothing is quite as clandestine as Unit B, located on the second-floor space above Flagler Village’s Brass Tap. Look hard enough and you’ll discover the entrance to Unit B on the first floor, which is a simple woodpaneled door that, at first glance, appears to be nothing more than a spirit storage closet. A keypad beyond the initial entry will give you pause because you’ll need a door code to gain access, which happens to be a number that will change nightly or for special guests. To get one, a quick visit to the Unit B website will point you in the right direction. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Unit B features eight Prohibition-inspired cocktails, with a twist. Served with whimsical detail, they’re meant to spirit you to a different time and place with all the sights, sounds, and aromas evocative of the 1920s. Try the spicy-sweet 21st Amendment, a blend of Scotch, fresh lemon juice, and orange blossom honey and ginger syrups. Upon serving, the bartenders send it off with a spritzing of Laphroaig 10 from a small perfume bottle for a sophisticated touch.

Kapow! Noodle Bar

Kapow! isn’t just a noodle bar, it’s also one of the county’s best craft cocktail bars. Thirsty guests can indulge in a colorful drink selection drafted seasonally by mixologist Angela Dugan and bar manager Brett Robertson, who each take great pride in sourcing not only fresh herbs from the bar’s own Boca Raton-based organic garden, but also using specialty spices and liquors to concoct some pretty intense pairings. Out of more than a dozen cocktails, you can even find several “low impact” drinks — those with fewer calories and less alcohol — to help keep indulging in check.

This season, look for new combinations as well as the signature favorite known as the Spicy Lover, which combines fresh muddled cucumber and cilantro with agave, a dash of hot sauce, and a shot of good tequila. A larger, second location in West Palm Beach means there’s even more to love.

431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton kapownoodlebar.com @kapownoodlebar

Unit B. 551 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale viewunitb.com @viewunitb

Apothecary 330

Accessible via the side entryway from Himmarshee Village’s Pizza Craft, Apothecary 330 is a crafty answer to the area’s imbibing scene. Here, a short copper bar with seating for up to 15 is mirrored by a cozy lounge area with bottle service on weekends. The cavernous interior includes a T-shaped custombuilt red leather couch and walls adorned with turn-of-thecentury knickknacks like old sewing machines and decades-old apothecary jars the owners sourced from nearby vintage dealers.

Behind the bar, guests can find an assortment of rare and specialty liquors (about 250 bottles) with a focus on bourbon and whiskey, including a number of imported picks you might not find locally.

Apothecary’s interpretation of classic cocktails will provide the foundation of the menu, with modern takes on old-world favorites like the Sazerac, Hemingway daiquiri, NY sour, a gin fizz, a margarita, and — of course — the old-fashioned. Or go the route of an ever-revolving list of one-off’s and seasonal specialties designed by the Apothecary staff, each made using small-batch and high-end spirits and an arsenal of homemade bitters, barrelaged liquors and infusions, syrups and foams.

330 S.E. Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale jeygroup.com @apothecary330

Driftwood

New to the scene but not new to the game, the good people at Driftwood are shaking up the cocktail world in all the right ways. Run by husband and wife team, Jimmy Everett and Ilia Gonzalez, their goal is to provide craft cocktails using unexpected combinations that bring kindness to your palate and an intoxicating smile to your face. The bar space is super cozy and a little unassuming, but out of it comes drinks with really bold flavors in a visually stimulating manner. You can tell that each drink was made with a purpose, from the shape of the glass to the size of the ice to the manicured garnish, and created to be the very best drink it can be. The Trail Mix Mai Tai is made with Flor de Cana 4 Year Rum, Plantation Barbados 5 Year Rum, macadamia, almond, banana and lime, and will definitely throw you for a delicious flavor loop. You’ll find another unique combination of flavors with the Verde Colada, which is made with St. George Green Chile Vodka, coconut, orange, pineapple and nutmeg. They even make their own ginger beer for their Dark and Stormy cocktails, so it’s safe to say they’re addicted to your gullet’s never-ending quest for the perfect libation.

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Voltaire

If you’re looking for a dimly-lit lounge that whispers French-inspired speakeasy where only lace and velvet are appropriate, you’ve found it in Voltaire. Located above Lost Weekend on Clematis in West Palm Beach, Voltaire is a relaxed and eclectic place to enjoy music, craft cocktails and killer sushi. Named after and inspired by the 18th century satirical writer, historian, and philosopher who advocated freedom of speech above all things, Voltaire is a haunt for patrons of the arts and those who want to celebrate freedom of expression. Key word: expression. They have fashioned not only a unique cocktail menu, but also an impressive sake menu that includes Takatenjin Soul of the Sensei, Fukucho Moon on the Water and Tozai Blossoms of Peace. If you’re not in the Sake-it-to-me mood, have no fear, as they will gladly pour you one (or several) of their original cocktails, all of which are made with house-crafted ingredients. If you’re feeling randy, enjoy the Shady Lady with Aviation gin, pomegranate, rosemary lemon shrub, and bubbles, or the Black Vi-Dahlia with Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Vidalia syrup, Grenache, and squid ink.

526 Clematis St., West Palm Beach sub-culture.org/voltaire @voltairewpb

Mazie’s

Welcome to Mazie’s, where they’re dishing out new comfort food and drinks that are rooted in tradition. It’s like your favorite sweater from college but clean, perfumed and attractively bedazzled.

Not only will their extremely extensive and delicious wine menu win your palate at first sip, but their classically-rooted, spirit- and technique-driven, and ever-changing cocktail menu will seal the deal and steal your palate for evermore. You are welcome to certainly order anything off of their cocktail menu, which features classic drinks that are kicked up several notches, but if you ask politely and with a bit of inquisitive drool, the bartenders will also oblige most special requests. (Note: I told the bartender I wanted a drink with a whipped egg white. I got a [damn delicious] drink with a whipped egg white.) Their Whiskey Cocktail is made with moonshine, pineapple gum syrup and bergamot bitters, and their signature Mazie’s G&T is made with housemade gin, Fever Tree tonic, juniper and cucumber. Happy Hour is from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day in their bar and lounge area so order a drink, kick your feet back, and toast to the Mazie’s life.

3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach mazieswpb.com @mazieswpb

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SEAN IGLEHART BARTENDER AND CO-OWNER OF SWEETWATER BAR & GRILL AND SAXON IS MAD ABOUT SLINGIN’ DRINKS AND CRAFTING A GOOD TIME

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his self-described hospitality “lifer” loves what he does. Whether that means designing the unique drink menu at Sweetwater, helping to make a memorable experience for a diner, or creating a hand-crafted cocktail to encourage diners to try something new, he’s all in.

Sean’s family has been in the Delray area since the 1930s, originally for polo and then real estate development, so he is about as local as it gets. He has a great grasp on the pulse of the city and is always working to stay ahead of the trend curve, which basically means not following the trend. For him and his team, it’s all about offering funky drinks for adventurers, esoteric varietals

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for wine drinkers, a wild selection of beers for beer drinkers, and classics done with a twist (pun intended).

“We didn’t want to be boring with our names, like Dill Collins,” said Sean, 34. “Instead, we wanted our guests to order with their eyes even if they don’t understand all the ingredients. There is a little method to the madness!”

The madness is delicious, no doubt. If you’re up for something worlds more advanced than a whiskey neat (which they will gladly serve you), try the Cherry Poppins with single-malt scotch, maraschino, Amaro, fennel bitters and thyme, or the Breakfast

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@ Tiffany’s, with barrel-aged Old Tom gin, aquavit, cucumber, WWhouse grenadine, lime and celery bitters. If you still have your wits about you, the Mexican Cockfight (Reposado tequila, mezcal, house grenadine, lime, Tabasco and black pepper) will put a little hair on your chest, but not too much so you’ll still be Delta Tango Foxtrot (rye whiskey, pear brandy, honest, lemon, fig and cinnamon bitters).

As you can tell, Sweetwater isn’t your average bar. Since the doors opened in 2011, the team (many of who are still with the company) has worked to give patrons exactly what they didn’t know they wanted or liked.

“We were one of the first true cocktail-driven bars in the county.

We hold the largest spirit selection in the Southeast and are also the first and largest whiskey bar in the state” with roughly 1,175 whiskeys on hand, Sean said. “Most of our team has been at Sweetwater for five plus years. We are constantly changing menus, exhausting trends and pushing the envelope in our industry every day!” He likes to treat their space as a creative incubator for cocktails, and that is sweet, sweet liquid magic for all who enter.

For Sean, his greatest bartending joy is the gratification of serving his guests well. Whether that be the entire service, or making them a bespoke cocktail that they love, it’s all happiness for this bottle slinger. You’ll find him working at Sweetwater six days a week

and behind the bar one of those days so he can “keep the finger on the pulse.” You can tell that he’s a mover and a shaker, and is legit thirsty for new concoctions and methods with an end goal to surprise and delight his guests.

“Over the years, my regulars that helped launch the place have been absorbed by the rest of my team,” Sean said. “I believe it’s really important for a bartender to have a following. People in hospitality are one of the most important assets an operation can have.” Knowing that, he is driven to make sure his guests are amazed and excited with their experience at Sweetwater, one outside-the-box drink at a time.

Even though he says he’s too old for shots now (“I’m a bit older now and the hangovers hurt”), you’ll find him enjoying a light beer or glass of wine when he’s not working. Or, he’s always up for trying any acidic/sweet/bitter concoctions to get some inspiration for the next menu change.

If you haven’t been yet, or haven’t been in a while, the time is now so call your bros, ready your taste buds, and go see Sean. He’s waiting for you and knows exactly what you’re thirsty for, even though you may not know.

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ANGELA DUGAN FERVOR FOR THE G&T AT KAPOW! NOODLE BAR IS HER LIFE-LONG BARTENDING TONIC

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f there ever was a mad scientist behind a bar, Angela Dugan is that person. She loves creating, and is so dedicated to the process that she literally starts from the ground up with the end goal always in mind: pushing the cocktail envelope.

The Oklahoma native moved to Las Vegas to work on her masters in holistic nutrition, but also picked up a bartending job to make it through grad school. After a few years in Vegas and needing a change, she found herself working at Disney in Orlando, before being hired as a corporate trainer for a pizza franchise, Pizza Fusion. Little did she know that the person who hired her for that job, Vaughan Dugan, would later become her husband and partner in Kapow! Noodle Bar.

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While she didn’t create the original opening cocktail menu, she did start getting her hands on the cocktails and began offering limitedtime weekend cocktails, like a smoked cherry lemonade, every weekend. Eventually, she took over the cocktail menu completely (more than likely due to raving fans who couldn’t get enough of her weekend concoctions) and started creating seasonal menus as well as picking up shifts behind the bar.

“When I was creating the limited-time weekend cocktails, I was simply having fun with it and experimenting with different flavors and profiles,” said Angela, 38. “When I started putting together menus, I would have 20 to 40 cocktails on a menu, I think trying to literally hit every palate and always paying homage to classics.

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But, I think my palate, focus and direction have matured over time.

I believe I can accomplish the same complexity and story-telling in a 10 to 12 [item] cocktail menu.”

And funky complexity is where it’s at. The Easy-Peasy-Japaneasy features Toki whisky, Dolin Rouge vermouth, Luxardo cherry, acid phosphate, Dugan & Dame Morning Wood Bitters, and the Seoul Sunshine has Ty Ku Soju, Espolon Tequila Blanco, Canton ginger, lime and Bonne Maman Fig Jam. They’ve even created PB&J whiskey cocktails, and used fish sauce and Togarashi because she believes that whatever is allowed in the kitchen can find a way into a drink, as long as you’re creative enough. As if that wasn’t enough creating, she also made the time to whip up a unique gin and tonic menu that features homemade tonics from her and her husband’s Dugan & Dame tonic line, including 5-Spice, Smoke’N Flowers and Classic.

“Gin and Tonics are huge in other countries and this country is slowly following suit,” Angela said. “Plus, tonics provide ingredients that are just that - toning. They help balance the body and enhance the individual. Ingredients like juniper, anise, quassia bark and peppercorn actually do so much more than just add flavor.”

The aspiring herbalist (aka mad scientist) spends her time dedicated to tying Americans back to the plant life that she feels can help heal us. While she’s not into putting CBD in drinks (citing lack of information and efficacy of CBD brands), she thinks that this has opened up the door for less traditional herbs to make their way into cocktails.

“There is a huge array of herbs that have been used for the nutritive and medicinal qualities that I want to bring into the cocktail world,” Angela said. “Currently the closest association to medicinal herbs in this country is bitters. We use bitters to aid in digestion, heat up the stomach as well as settle it, and to better assimilate our food. If people are consuming CBD in cocktails for its effect, then that’s enough crack in the door to start introducing things like ashwaghandha, holy basil and schisandra berries.”

She and her team even have a couple of plots in the Boca Raton Community Garden and are growing medicinal plants for their new cocktail menu. From her bounty, she harvests, dries, extracts and makes decoctions, tinctures, syrups, tonics and mixers, and anything else she can think of.

On the cocktail horizon, she’s hopeful to continue crafting cocktails using only the finest and freshest ingredients that translate to a memorable experience for each and every guest.

“Each new menu we have pushed the envelope just a little further and our patrons have trusted us on the ride. Each cocktail we present tells a story, from the ingredients, to the preparation, to the flavor,” Angela said. “I just want to create. I love creating. I’ll never leave the bar, it’s home. And as long as I’m continuing to create new products and new ideas, I will feel fulfilled in this role.”

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INGREDIENTS

Torch

.5 ounces Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur

Rocks Glass Stirring Glass Ice

2 ounces Cocoa-Infused Bulleit Bourbon

Big Ice Cube

7 dashes Dugan & Dame Morning Wood Bitters

Flame-proof Plate

3-5 Coffee Beans

Strainer

1 Cinnamon Stick

Peeler

Orange

DIRECTIONS Place coffee beans and cinnamon stick on a flame-proof plate. Torch coffee beans and cinnamon stick while holding the rocks glass upside down over the flame. Once beans and cinnamon start smoking, place rocks glass over them, trapping the smoke.

Combine Ginger Liqueur, Bourbon and Bitters in a stirring glass.

Add ice. Stir until chilled.

Lift rocks glass from plate, releasing the smoke, and add one large ice cube into the glass.

Strain cocktail into glass.

Peel an orange slice. Hold outside of the peel toward flame, pinch peel to allow flamed oil to drop into cocktail. Drop peel into the cocktail and serve.

Cocoa-Infused Bourbon Recipe Combine a 1/2 cup of cocoa nibs into a 750-milliliter bottle of bourbon and let sit 48 hours. Strain nibs and use.

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TROY’S BBQ A SMOKIN’ FAMILY TRADITION

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llow me to introduce you to Anthony Barber, owner and operator of Troy’s BBQ. For the past 23 years, Troy’s has become a landmark for good, quality barbeque in South Florida, and there are now two locations, in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. The concept first began in 1996 with Anthony’s father, Troy Davis, whose passion for barbeque and cooking sparked the flame that has been ignited for almost a quarter of a century. Anthony took over the family business three years ago when his father retired to Savannah, Ga. and continues to keep his eye on the barbeque prize.

Luckily, he was well prepared to handle the task at hand, considering he’s had a life-long interest in barbecue. He learned everything he knows about cooking meat from his father. Well, almost everything - the beef brisket was a passion all his own. He took that passion and ran, learning the best methods of preparation, and passing that knowledge along to his team.

When asked what it is that makes Troy’s BBQ different from all the other joints out there, Barber responded saying, “We take our time and our barbecue is cooked the hard way. We cook our brisket for 26 hours, and we don’t cut any corners with anything. We cook our ribs over direct heat with oak wood and charcoal.” >>

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Anthony and his son, Anthony II

It certainly is a labor of love. The attention and care that goes into the process is exemplified in the exceptional flavor of the final product. The wood and charcoal they use lend the meat an incredibly unique flavor. One that, dare I say, stands strong saucefree, and in the world of authentic barbecue, that says a whole lot. Although it is tasty enough to stand alone, they do have some fantastic sauces from which to choose, if you’re feeling saucy.

Barber recommends mixing their sweet and original, adding “You get amazing flavors from that.”

So, what is the favorite dish for this bastion of barbecue? It is, of course, something so special it’s only offered once a week: the beef ribs. “They are so succulent and juicy they fall right off the bone,” says Barber. When asked what he would recommend for those who have yet to have the pleasure of his barbeque, it was a no brainer: the ribs. “That’s what this business was born from,” adding that guests should then “make [their] way through everything else on each trip.” That “everything else” would include the pulled pork, chicken, rib sandwich, and rib tip dinner, as well as

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their equally amazing sides, such as collard greens, candied yams, peas and rice, and baked beans.

Now, for a man whose life is barbecue, barbecue is certainly not all there is to life. Barber also dabbles in music. “If I wasn’t doing BBQ I’d probably be a musician as I play drums and piano, and am working my way through the steel guitar,” says Barber. Now that’s another sweet combination: barbeque and a little steel guitar.

When asked what’s in store for the future of Troy’s BBQ, Barber excitedly states, “Well, in the next five years, if the good Lord allows, Troy’s will have four locations: Boynton, Boca, Delray, and West Palm Beach.” With Anthony Barber’s passion, and Troy’s BBQ’s excellent quality and flavor, that’s a recipe for success.

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Q&A WITH

Brian Fox

Photo: Jeff Zielinski A lot has happened since 2013 when we featured you for the first time. What have you been up to, personally and professionally?

It’s been one hell of a ride since then. In 2014, my dad sold his bike shop business and moved our family to Hoschton, Ga. to be closer to our extended family. Shortly after that (I’m talking three months), I moved up to Raleigh, N.C. to pursue BMX as a full time career.

For the next four years I spent my time riding BMX stunt shows and performing at the highest caliber of competition all across the world. I just recently moved back down to Central Florida with my beautiful girlfriend Morgan.

Growing up in Deerfield Beach, did you ever see professional BMX as a legitimate career?

Never in a million years did we actually think this would become a career (haha). To make BMX a career just seemed so farfetched.

I was just like any other ordinary BMX kid but slightly more obsessed. I needed to ride. It helped me cope with all the typical grade school problems like bullies and not really being accepted by some of my peers. But at the same time, it was an addiction. It was the sense of accomplishment every time I learned something new, so I was hungry to learn. One thing led to another and the next minute I found myself halfway across the world competing with all the guys I looked up to.

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How did your family’s bike shop in Boca Raton help you get a jump start in the sport?

Well for starters, I always had the nicest bikes. My dad was super involved with my riding and was always willing to keep me set up on the nicest stuff. So I never had the struggle of breaking a part and my parents being unable/not willing to help keep me rolling. All in all, my parents were just way more supportive because bikes are what we know. Our lives revolve around bikes so I never heard that typical “quit wasting your time messing around with that bike and get a real job” talk.

Who were some of the key people that helped you get to where you are now in BMX? The list honestly goes on for days. My family, first and foremost, because without their support there’s no telling where I’d be right now. Dave Brumlow is another person who’s really been there to back me up with my best interests in mind. Dave has done so much for me and the Florida BMX scene over the last 8 or so years.

I can say Mike Spinner and Daniel Dhers have played a big role by allowing me to ride their training facilities with them. And last but certainly not least, my lady, Morgan Barbour. She was really there for me at my lowest. When I thought it was the end of this path for me, she pushed me to fight for it and never give up.

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Take us back to the 2018 X Games in Minneapolis where you took the bronze medal in dirt. Did anything feel different that day? What was it like to see all of your years of riding pay off like that?

The entire week leading up to that event was different. I had been so focused. Preparation was key. That week I got a good night’s sleep every night, dreaming of that run and replaying it in my head over and over again. Honestly, all my years riding had paid off long before that. The feeling of stomping that run in front of my family and girlfriend was what paid off most, because without them it would not have happened. It was 100 percent a team effort and I cannot thank them enough.

When you aren’t riding, what are you up to?

Hangin’ with my girl! We love getting outside and getting active, going to music festivals, hiking, riding bikes, and more. Either that or when I’m with my folks, we like to get down on some mountain bikes out in the North Georgia hills!

Photo: Jeff Zielinski Where are you living these days?

I’m up in the Orlando area, Winter park to be exact.

You have placed in the Top 10 in three X Games. How is the vibe different for competing in the X Games versus other competitions?

Well the X Games is the pinnacle of action sports, I can say confidently. In saying that, the stakes are high, and a good finish there can solidify a spot in the following years to come, as well as possible sponsorship opportunities, which enables me to continue this wild ride!

Walk us through the first one you competed at in 2017.

Nervous? Stoked? Both?

Both! It was the most surreal feeling just being there, let alone competing. I was so nervous and it definitely showed in my riding.

So much so I couldn’t even land a full run. Not my favorite time to talk about. I definitely wanted to have a bit of a more positive story for my first X Games, haha.

How does your triple hit run at the 2017 Nitro World Games stack up against the biggest moments in your career?

That one weighed heavily on me. In 2016 I crashed out of the competition the day of separating my shoulder. That was the most upsetting moment I can remember to this day, mainly because it was my first “big time” event so I put tons of pressure on myself to perform well. So 2017 was the comeback story. I laid down the exact run that took me out the year prior, which was good enough for third place. To top it off, I ended up winning a Polaris Slingshot!

If you’re not familiar check it out online. My mind was completely blown! I’d say that was a huge stepping stone in feeling confident with myself as a rider and competitor for these larger events.

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You injured your knee recently. What happened, how did the surgery go, and what kind of rehab will you need to go through?

Big time bummer! I tore my ACL, lateral meniscus, and medial meniscus. It’s a mouthful, that’s for sure, haha. Surgery went great!

Dr. Dellaero, who is a resident at DUKE and part owner of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, does more than 200 ACL surgeries a year so I was super comfortable/confident with putting the job in his hands. I’m going on two-and-a-half weeks out of surgery and already back turning the pedals. Not on the BMX bike, but the feeling of pedaling has been good enough for me. I’m doing tons of range of motion stuff along with getting this chicken leg back in shape. I had a hamstring graft, which is what they used as a replacement for the ACL. In losing that piece of muscle, I’m having to work double time to build all the muscles back around my knee to strengthen it.

When you’re back home in South Florida, what are your favorite spots to hit up?

First spot I hit up is Rattlesnake Jake’s down on Deerfield Beach.

The owner, Junior, is a long-time family friend and always whips up some amazing food for me and my folks whenever they can make their way down there. They say big things come in small packages and Rattlesnake defines that!

When you’re training, what does a normal day look like?

Wake up and eat a healthy breakfast, unless I’m fasting until noon.

Then, bikes, whether I’m talking about them or riding them. My entire day revolves around my “job” and I say that because it’s more of a lifestyle than anything else, for me at least.

After you’re back in action, what goals are on the horizon?

I want to go for gold at the X Games.

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AUTHOR Cash Lambert

Standing up with “Waves of Healing”

BY DARIEN DAVIES In an effort to fill a void, Cash put fingers to keyboard and wrote his first book. Not only is it a major accomplishment for him, it’s a book documenting major accomplishments of children with autism.

“I attended Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, studying journalism, from 2010-2014,” said Cash Lambert, 27, author and avid surfer. “At PBA, you have to attain a certain number of volunteer hours every year. I stumbled across Surfers for Autism searching for volunteer opportunities in 2010. Not only did I volunteer, helping push children with autism into waves, I also began to write articles about the events because I found them so impactful.”

But, his articles were dictated by word count and even though he was sharing his stories in publications such as (yours truly) The Atlantic Current, Autism Parenting Magazine and Eastern Surf Magazine, he had many more quotes and stories to tell. When someone told him he should write a book, he jumped on board.

“Every person who’s read it has told me that it made them cry,” Cash said. “My running joke has been that if the book doesn’t make you cry, we’ll give you your money back. Of course, I don’t have the power to do that, but that’s been the consensus so far, that the stories in the book have been truly inspiring.”

“Waves of Healing” features stories about the struggles children with autism face, including the struggle to stand on a surfboard, the struggle to communicate, and the struggle to make progress in a world that accepts “normal” and rejects all else. But it’s also very

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hopeful. There are stories of breakthroughs, of authentic joy and unbridled excitement as they learn to see their world from a new perspective, which is happily standing tall atop a surfboard and riding a wave all on their own.

“For those who are touched by autism, I hope [the book] inspires them to keep going and to never give up as they search for pieces to the autism puzzle for their son or daughter,” Cash said. “I also hope it motivates people to act. To move. To volunteer. To give of themselves to a cause. It doesn’t have to be for autism, it can be any cause. When you give yourself to something expecting nothing in return, amazing things can truly happen. Just ask SFA volunteers.”

“Stand up, up UP!” is the mantra of Surfers for Autism, and a reminder to us all that perseverance and faith can help in all aspects of life, including a three-year goal for writing a book about a subject he’s passionate about. He said that helping a child surf, seeing the child smile and have fun, watching his/her parents cheer, and then having the parents endlessly thank him is an experience he won’t forget.

“Waves of Healing” is published by Hatherleigh Press in partnership with Penguin Random House, and is out now. It is available everywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and also internationally. @cashlambert

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1022 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (Just North of the Marina Districtand South of Gateway)

511 NE 4th Street Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (Very 1st left turn on Federal Hwy offof Boynton Beach Blvd.)

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561.375.8363

561.806.5441

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