The Atlantic Current - Jan/Feb 2016

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2016 • ISSUE 20

SARAH LAPIERRE

PASSING THE PAINT

STAYCATION FUNKY BUDDHA

BRINGS CRAFT TO THE KITCHEN

TWISTED TRUNK BREWING

PUTS DOWN ROOTS

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IN CONTENTS JAN.FEB 2016

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Community Spodak Dental Group and Marlins All Star Giancarlo Stanton give local kids a reason to smile

Arts Meet talented local artist Sarah LaPierre whose love for art is in her DNA

Action Sports Ski Rixen continues its excellence in bringing wake boarding access to all

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Staycation Guide Want to get away, but can’t actually get away? Check out our guide to going on a vacation while staying local.

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Munch Funky Buddha Brewery brings craft to the kitchen as they unveil more delicious creations, now in food form.

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Scene Twisted Trunk Brewing puts down roots in Palm Beach Gardens

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IN COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTEWORTHY

SPODAK DENTAL GROUP AND MARLINS ALL-STAR GIANCARLO STANTON

GIVE KIDS A REASON TO SMILE

On October 30, sixty local kids

So, on October 30 the Spodak

school is a Marlins Ayudan (Ayu-

action sports are busted lips and

received some much needed

Group and its team provided

dan is Spanish for “help”) Partner

broken teeth. It happens, and

dental care from local dentist

$60,000 in free dental care, ensur-

School, the signature outreach

when it does you need the best.

Dr. Craig Spodak. And, it was

ing all children left with a clean

initiative of the Miami Marlins.

The Spodak Dental Group provides

all absolutely free.

and healthy smile. In addition, the

general and specialty services in

kids enjoyed safety presentations

“We had an amazing day helping

a single, state-of-the-art facility.

This awesome idea started when

from the Delray Beach Fire and

children in desperate dental

They have General and Restorative

Miami Marlins All Star fielder

Rescue and Police Department,

need. Giancarlo had a vision

Dentists, Endodontists, Periodon-

and it has allowed us to take our

tists, Prosthodontists, Oral Sur-

goal of making the world a better

geons and other specialties we

place through the power of com-

can’t pronounce. Keep this contact

passion to an entirely new level”,

info handy: 561-508-8155 or visit

stated Dr. Spodak. “Together,

www.SpodakDental.com. Maybe

we are going to change the lives

you’ll run into Dr. Craig when he

of as many children as we can,

SUPs on Delray Beach.

Giancarlo Stanton paid the good doctor a visit after taking a fastball in the face in a September ballgame in 2014, suffering facial fractures and dental damage.

Giancarlo loved the team and

“Together, we are going to change the lives of as many children as we can, and we can’t wait.”

culture at the office and thought that joining forces with Dr. Spo-

arts and crafts, games, and more.

dak to combat tooth decay would

All of the children are students of

be a worthwhile project, believing

Lenora B. Smith Elementary

One of many unintended bi prod-

Atlantic Current team on a job

that every child deserves to smile.

School in Liberty City, and this

ucts of surfing, skating, and other

well done.

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and we can’t wait”.

A hearty “high five” from the

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IN EVENTS WHERE & WHEN

Soul Taxi @ Guanabanas—Jupiter

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2nd Annual Walk Against Violence @ Catherine Strong Splash Park—Delray

Funky Buddha Brewery Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Day @ Jaco Pastorius Park (next to brewery)

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Eric Stickel Band w/ special guests The Flyers and Rob Arenth

Iration

@ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth

@ Delray Beach Garlic Fest

Iration and their brand of sunshine reggae hits the main stage at the 2016 Delray Beach Garlic Fest on Friday night at 9:00pm. Hailing from Santa Barbara, CA all members of the band are originally from Hawaii. You’ll likely hear some great tunes from their 2015 studio album “Hotting Up”.

JANUARY 1

New Year’s Day Bash—Hello 2016!

Catch A Rising Star—Rob Bartlett— Comedy Series

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Scott Avery @ The Duck Tavern —Boca

@ Old School Square —Delray

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Raggy Monster

Mark Telesca

@ Guanabanas—Jupiter

@ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park

79th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby

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@ Sailfish Marina —Singer Island

Pompano Beach Green Market @ City Hall

@ Deck 84—Delray Beach

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Michelle Wolf

Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Jafhe, and SowFlo

@ The Duck Tavern—Boca

@ Boston’s on the Beach

West Palm Beach Green Market

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@ Waterfront Promenade and City Commons

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Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery

@ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park

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8 Free Friday Concert @ Outdoor Pavilion/Old School Square w/ On The Roxx

The Frontier Needs Heroes @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park

Garth Brooks @ BB&T Center —3 Night Stand

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Spred The Dub @ Maxi’s Lineup—Jupiter

Free Friday Concert @ Outdoor Pavilion/Old School Square w/ Galo’s Tribute To Santana

Eric Culberson @ Guanabanas—Jupiter

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The Stray Cat Lee Rocker w/ Mark Telesca Band @ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth

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28th Annual Las Olas Art Fair —Fort Lauderdale

@ Barrel of Monks Brewery

Uproot Hootenanny

El Dub

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Salty Sunday Fun Run @ Saltwater Brewery

Good Vibrations Concert Tour @ The Pavilion/Old School Square—Delray

29th Annual Boca Art Fest

Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84

Star Trek Live @ Kravis Center

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Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Brothers Unlimited and Treehouse

@ Reggae Surf Monday’s

@ Boston’s On The Beach

@ Boston’s on the Beach

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The Resolvers

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Art Show

@ Saltwater Brewery w/ live music by Jamie Craig and the Postcards

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Delray Beach Tennis Open

Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery

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12th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival @ Crest Theatre

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IN EVENTS WHERE & WHEN

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Food Truck Invasion @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater

20-24 Art Palm Beach @ Palm Beach Convention Center—WPB

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Back Alley Art Festival, Subgroove @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park

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Uproot Hootenanny @ Boston’s on the Beach

Trench Day 2016 @ Due South Brewery

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ArtiGras is entering its 31st year and the 2016 event promises to be another blast. What started out as a small, local art show has grown to one of the top 50 fine art festivals in the U.S. As always, this event will be held at the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter. Lots of great grub and live music too. 10am-6pm all 3 days, and you can get your tickets ($10 each) in advance by going to www.artigras.org

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Walk On Water Workshop @ Weisman Delray Community Center

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27th Annual Delray Festival of the Arts

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Saltwater & Wynwood Brewery Collaboration Release w/ Music by Uproot Hootenanny @ Papa’s Raw Bar

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Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series—Leg 2—Sailfish 400—Miami

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Field of Beers @ Roger Dean Stadium —Jupiter

ArtiGras FEBRUARY

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Delray Beach Garlic Fest—“The Best Stinkin’ Party In Town!”

Check www.dbgarlicfest. com for band lineup

Music Jam Productions Presents: Southern Jam 2016 feat. Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, and Shawn Colvin

Def Leppard

@ Brewhouse Gallery

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Spred The Dub @ South Florida Fair

10th Annual Jupiter Cra Brewers Festival

@ Abacoa/Roger Dean Stadium

Jason Soffer @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park

FEBRUARY

@ BB&T Center

Micah Scott, Vintage Iron Motorcycle Show

@ Sunset Cove Amphitheater

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@ Boston’s on the Beach

@ Bryant Park —Lake Worth feat. The Heavy Pets and more…

Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Jahfe, and Reinstated

2

Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery

b.e. easy Music and Arts Festival

New World Music Showcase @ FAU Theatre

Open until 2 AM Craft Beer $5

MON. - SAT. 11 A.M. - 2 A.M SUN. - 12 P.M - 12 A.M

www.bocasbestpizzabar.com

561-367-7227

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IN EVENTS WHERE & WHEN

FAU Women’s Basketball vs UAB

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@ FAU Boca Arena

@ Reggae Surf Mondays

FAU Men’s Basketball vs UTEP

The Resolvers

Yonder Mountain String Band

@ Boston’s on the Beach

@ Culture Room —Ft Lauderdale

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Ghost Town Blues Band

Tony Bennett @ Sunrise Theatre

Uproot Hootenanny

@ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth

@ Village Pump —Lauderdale By The Sea

Delray Beach Green Market

Green Market

15th Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts Boca Raton Museum of Art Outdoor Juried Art Festival

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13-15

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival @ Abacoa Town Center —Jupiter

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Salty Sunday Fun Run

@ FAU Stadium

@ Saltwater Brewery

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Alan Parson’s Live Project

at Palm Beach Improv

@ Mizner Park

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@ Old School Square

6-7

@ FAU Boca Arena

Pauly Shore

Dark Star Orchestra @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater

Future Prezidents

Delta Moon

@ Kahuna Bar —Deerfield Beach

@ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band @ BB&T

Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery

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Our Owls of FAU take on their big rival FIU in this Conference USA showdown. Can FAU avenge the 2 losses to the Panthers from last year?

Come out and support YOUR OWLS! Tip-off at 2:00pm, pre-gaming starts ???

FAU Women’s Basketball vs North Texas

Burning Wahoo Tournament and Festival

@ FAU Boca Arena

@ Sands Harbor Marina —Pompano Beach

Delray Beach Green Market @ Old School Square

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The Helmsmen @ Funky Biscuit—Boca

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Iron Maiden @ BB&T Center

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Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series—Leg 3—Sailfish Challenge

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Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge Finish Line Celebration feat concert w/ Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge @ Sun Life Stadium

The Beach Boys @ Seminole Hard Rock

Green Planet Festival @ Broward County Convention Center

FAU Men’s Basketball vs FIU The Helmsmen @ Maxi’s Lineup—Jupiter

@ Village Pump —Lauderdale by the Sea

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@ Seminole Hard Rock

—Ft. Lauderdale

@ Village Pump —Lauderdale by the Sea

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@ FAU Boca Arena

Experience Hendrix

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Uproot Hootenanny

FAU vs FIU Men’s Basketball

Uproot Hootenanny

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@ FAU Stadium

Saltwater Brewery Sunday Brunch w/ live music, special beer releases and customized menu

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Uproot Hootenanny

Green Market

Fall Out Boy

@ Deck 84—Delray Beach

@ Seminole Hard Rock

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Palm Beach Fine Cra Show

Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Boxelder, and The Helmsmen

@ Palm Beach Convention Center

@ Bostons on the Beach —Deerfield

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Innovators & entertainers that move our community

ARTS ❘❘ ACTION SPORTS ❘❘ THE BITE

PASSING THE PAINT

South Florida’s Sarah LaPierre, whose seascapes have flooded the art scene in South Florida, attributes a portion of her rapid rise to something other than artistic creativity By Cash W. Lambert Photos: Ian Jacob

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hile it’s often the topic of

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“My father, Joe LaPierre, was a

the door open and the neighbor-

professional artist for most of his

hood would congregate and stop

life,” says Sarah, her bright blonde

by to see what he was working

tive answer to the often discussed

hair reflecting the light in the

on. One of my paintings was in

relationship between family lin-

room. “I grew up around him and

there too, something of either

eage and talent. Can right brain

his painting career for 20 years, so

dinosaurs or little furry animals.

intelligence be passed down from

that’s how I got into it. I was in

My first self created piece.”

a grandmother or grandfather?

that creative environment, going

Will the children of painting sa-

to art festivals from South Florida

The now 24-year-old with a family

vants obtain such creativity from

to Maine for events and shows.”

lineage reaching far North into

their parent’s DNA? Though the

“

Canada (Quebec, specifically) now

study by academia and soci-

ologists, there’s still no defini-

interesting question is certainly difficult to answer, the art of South Florida’s Sarah LaPierre offers a hint of explanation.

If you’ve moseyed through the West Palm Beach art scene before (or will be attending the Las Olas art show January 9-10), chances are that you’ve seen Sarah’s work: beautiful palette knife landscapes and seascapes infused with the colors and warmth that make the South Florida area so popular.

Like her re-creation of an orange-

It takes work.

It’s not always something that appears out of nowhere. I get heavy into my schedule and can get too organized. When I realize it, I take a step back and go for a walk, try and let things re-settle and get a breather of sorts.

”

has combined her knowledge and skill with the lessons learned from her father - her inspiration, her mentor and her motivator - and has made art her own day job.

“I knew that I was going try and make it a profession,” she says softly but confidently. “My father used to mention me to other artists and as a child that embarrasses you a little bit. Before I graduated college, it really became full time. I could finally paint and not feel guilty about not

lit beach shack peacefully stand-

Even with the army of work she’s

doing homework or focusing on

ing in between two palm trees. Or

recently constructed, Sarah can

other classes instead of painting.

a palm tree ballooning with

still recall a few details in her

So about one year after graduat-

dreamy coconuts. And a pictur-

first ever painting: at 3 years old.

ing, it was a full time endeavor.”

esque wooden walkway, leading to

“I remember my dad worked

an empty and still and silent

from a home studio set up in our

So was Sarah genetically gifted a

beach on a perfect Caribbean day.

garage, and he would paint with

portion of her artistry from her

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father? While she doesn’t know if a DNA-like relationship exists, she does know that “I already knew the inside of this style of business. Doing events and festivals takes a lot of work, because you have to be the creative director, painting to keep yourself inspired. You also have to be your own marketing, social media and sales person. I’m still learning, but I picked up a lot from him.”

Though you’d never guess that

the Palm Beach State College alum is still doing so with such a humble attitude, because through conversation and professionalism, it feels as though she’s been in this business for more years than her far older counterparts.

Especially when looking at her paintings. They are the antithesis of stress! Gaze at them for more than a moment and suddenly you’ll be transported into how she views the beach. Serene. Calm.

Quiet. Peaceful. A location where you can breathe, where your overstimulated and overstressed brain can take a break from deadlines and phone calls and appointments and expectations. Brightly lit beach shacks that feel to be on a deserted island in the Caribbean, and isolated and untouched sands that induce relaxation. A place where we all, including Sarah, want to be.

“My styles, my tastes are always changing from the artists that I follow,” she says. “I grew up around fine artists, so it’s embedded in my

“

My styles, my tastes are always changing from the artists that I follow. I grew up around fine artists, so it’s embedded in my brain but I guess impressionistic is what I lean towards. I’ve tried other styles and mediums and ways but I landed on palette knife and that’s where the work stays.

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brain but I guess impressionistic is

occasionally to take a step back

Most of the houses are my dream

ship between her genetic makeup

what I lean towards. I’ve tried other

from the easel during season.”

houses on the beach.”

and the quality of her current work

landed on palette knife and that’s

Other than the unique stress free

Which appears to be another foun-

but as the years pass it has become

where the work stays.”

factor of her work, Sarah’s atten-

dation that leads to Sarah’s mes-

less of a question and more so an

tion to detail is fantastic! From the

merizing works: she’s a product of

ocean packed with fond memories.

Talk to Sarah long enough, and

perfect resemblance of the red

her own environment. Though this

you’ll see the human irony embed-

and towering Jupiter lighthouse to

adage is easily proven, that which

“Through genetics, my father’s

ded in her work. Although her

the grooves in boardwalks and

is difficult to prove - the relation-

mother was an artist herself. I have

paintings shatter the concrete

even the sky to sea ratio on her

blocks of stress weighing down

beachscapes, it appears as though

your shoulders, producing such isn’t

every area of the canvas is given

exactly a stress free experience.

equal and detailed importance.

“It takes work,” she continues. “It’s

“I always paint in the studio, I

not always something that appears

don’t do plain yard painting,” she

out of nowhere. For myself as a full

says. “Some days I’ll go out and

time working artist, I get heavy

take a couple photos and come

into my schedule and can get too

back and work directly from one

organized. When I realize it, I take

of multiple photos. It’s my own

a step back and go for a walk, try

technique. Some places are ac-

and let things re-settle and get a

tual locations while others are

breather of sorts. It’s important

combinations of different spots.

styles and mediums and ways but I

- remains an interesting question,

“

always had my own desire to cre-

I always paint in the studio, I don’t do plain yard painting. Some days I’ll go out and take a couple photos and come back and work directly from one of multiple photos.

It’s my own technique.

”

ate and I remember wanting to be drawing something or finger painting. His parents were very welcoming and wanted him to do what he felt inspired to do. My father was so encouraging, and I’ve always had the materials, the supplies to use.

There wasn’t really a direct moment and instead it was always something that if I wanted it, then I always had the option.” On behalf of South Florida art fans, we’re glad Sarah opted as she did.

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ACTION SPORTS

SKI RIXEN

Continues Excellence Of Bringing Wakeboarding Access To All

Photos: Ben Hicks

By Cash W. Lambert

i

n the heart of Deerfield Beach lies a quiet, calm lake that can instanta-

neously explode with excitement and flair and energy, as helmet and lifejacket-clad adrenaline junkies ramp towards the sky and somersault down to the earth, all in the name of wakeboarding. Not to mention doing so without the roar of a boat engine.

“I go about twice a month when I’m riding,” Noah says. “Ski Rixen

So why is Ski Rixen, Florida’s old-

has the best kicker I’ve ever hit. It’s

est yet most innovative cable tow

really big and progressively steep.”

park so popular with pros and the everyday Joes for all things wake-

But not too steep for the average

boarding? A good person to ask is

wake enthusiast. The park,

The price for the entire group of

times while the participant on

Noah Flegel, South Florida’s own

which is open all week long,

friends or family isn’t too steep

the cable becomes (for better

who is arguably one of the lead-

even caters to those just getting

either, with affordable per-hour

or for worse) the center of a

ing forces with a heartbeat in

into the sport by offering beginner

ski passes, group rates and all

camera lens.

today’s action sports industry. Re-

classes. It’s one of the rare places

day passes. It makes for a much

member him, upside down on the

in the Sunshine state where

cheaper outing than renting wake

Ski Rixen is located at Quiet

cover of Sports Illustrated years

visitors can slalom, trick ski,

and ski gear, along with a boat

Waters Park in Deerfield

back? (Or maybe the December,

kneeboard, wake board or

and a trip to one of Florida’s nu-

Beach on Powerline Road. Visit

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r

ight now, fishing is absolutely red hot.

Over the last 10-15 years we’ve never had any real amount of seaweed offshore. Recently we’ve had

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complaints from folks who say there’s so much seaweed out there they can’t troll or fish. This event has produced a crop of dolphin bigger, thicker, fatter, and in larger schools than we’ve had in 25 years. These dol-

This (offshore seaweed) event has produced a crop of dolphin bigger, thicker, fatter, and in larger schools than we’ve had in 25 years.

phin literally drop their roe in the seaweed, the baby dolphin grow faster, and

”

Photo: Jason Arnold

you see all these boats

and they’ll continue to bite

the next day or so, the

drifting along real slow

a little bit but when the

wind turns northwest and

along our coastline. The

look up in the air to check

wind turns southwest or

the barometric pressure

other thing we’ve had, on

for kites and use caution

west stay home — they

starts to rise and these fish

the full moon each month,

because you might risk

won’t bite; the barometric

start to feed and you can

For example, recently we’ve

and 3-4 days before and

running over their lines.

pressure drops so fast they

catch them, up until the

had tremendous east winds

after is a tremendous

They’ll have the kites up

shut off. Then, when an-

time the wind turns back

and some of the drift boats

wahoo bite. The kingfish

with 6-8 baits hanging out

other front approaches in

to the southeast.

are coming in with all the

bite hasn’t been as prolific,

of their kites.

dolphin they can handle,

but the yellowtail and

and the dolphin are bigger

mutton snapper on the

Sailfish are pouring

than they’ve ever caught.

reef in the 60-90 feet

through, and recently we

It’s not unusual for a drift

area has been good.

had guys catch 31 sailfish

they move along our coast-

shallow, and we’ve had

line through 500 miles

dolphin in 80-200 feet

south of us. These dolphin are here now.

boat full of fisherman to

We had some guys com-

GETTING READY TO BUY A ROD AND REEL?

in one day, with other

come in with 30-40-50 dol-

The big thing now is sail-

boats coming in with 10-

phin, all over 10 pounds

fish. Over the next several

15, also in one day. This is

and in just one trip. The

months we have all our

just the time of year when

same thing is happening for

sailfish tournaments from

sailfish bite. What we

the fishermen who just like

Stuart to the Florida Keys;

want is a cold front to blow

to run offshore.

some of these tourna-

through the area; winds

ments pay $100-300 thou-

will blow out of the north-

The crazy thing with this

sand dollars for a weekend

west and the temperature

dolphin bite is the gulf

or 3-day tournament.

drops 10-20 degrees, and

stream, which is very

Most competitors fish with

these fish turn on and bite.

live bait and are kite fish-

Then the wind goes east,

ing. When you’re out and

and back to the southeast

TOM’S TIPS

IF YOU ARE A WINTER VISITOR, YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE THE FISHING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE WE LOCALS DO, SO HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FROM TOM TO MAKE YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE A GREAT ONE: 28 theatlanticcurrent.com

PAY ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER PATTERNS and when they’re moving

through. You can find yourself in seas that are so rough you can’t get back in.

If you don’t understand what weather patterns to look for, call me at Custom Rod and Reel—954-781-5600

It’s important that you get the right rig, right line, and right gear in your tackle box.

Visit Custom Rod and Reel and get expert, local advice.

Call, email, or stop by.

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plaining that they went out and bought goggleeyes at $50-70 a dozen for bait to catch sailfish, and the dolphin were so thick they’d go through 2 dozen goggle-eyes in a couple of hours—the dolphin were actually beating the sailfish to the bait so they’d never catch a sailfish.

Tight lines and good catchin’!

In our immediate area the gulf stream is very shallow and very close to shore. IT CAN GET ROUGH IN THE STREAM but remember, sailfish alley as we call it is inside the gulf stream.

When you look out and see mountains, that’s where the gulf stream starts

By Tom Greene

If you are going out or coming into the inlet, try to DO IT ON AN INCOMING TIDE. If it’s rough, and you don’t have an incoming tide, it’s best to wait

WE’VE ALL SEEN SOCIAL MEDIA

that statement. So what’s wrong

Staycations are becoming more

buzzing around turbulent skies,

posts with a variation of “We

with living where people vaca-

and more popular these days for

or fighting airport crowds? The

live where you vacation.” Look,

tion? Not a thing, but we have a

a variety of reasons. For starters,

perks go on and on, but mainly,

we have it pretty darned good

tendency to get so used to living

it’s typically cheaper. More bang

staycations are a way to escape

here, and while some friends

here along with getting caught

for the proverbial buck. Next,

the way you see your own town

will hate us as they freeze their

up with work and day to day life

and often times most impor-

(or others) and see everything

butts off up north or are land-

that most of us forget to take

tantly, little to no travel time.

from the standpoint of a tour-

locked nowhere near the beach,

advantage of it. How do you solve

Why burn up your well-deserved

ist. Might sound weird at first,

they can’t deny the truth of

this problem? Staycation.

vacation behind the wheel,

but you’ll see that even driving

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down a street you’re on every

we have all kinds of staycation

week during your staycation just

opportunities that include laid

feels..different. Actually more

back relaxation on the beach,

than different, but better.

high end resorts, non stop party spots, and places for those with

When deciding where to stayca-

an active lifestyle. While the

tion, it’s important to consider

possibilities are endless, here

what type of getaway you’re look-

are some of our favorite ways

ing for. Up and down our beaches

to staycation in South Florida.

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JUPITER Jupiter possesses both an active and laid back atmosphere. Great bars and restaurants right along with a ton of ways to get on the water. The laid back vibe of the Jupiter area is what a lot of us need to take a break from the rat race. To think in just one afternoon you can get amazing seafood, paddle board down the intracoastal, hit a happy hour, catch some live music and end the night at one of Palm Beach’s top resorts seems farfetched. But for a Jupiter staycation, this is pretty standard.

Where to Stay:

and drink. While the oceanfront

website for a list of show times.

The Jupiter Beach Resort makes

restaurant and poolside bar at

Within walking distance are a

the top of our list for accommoda-

the resort are awesome, the spots

couple other great bars. Square

tions in Jupiter. While this place

close by are too good to pass up.

Grouper is a good choice that

is right off the main drag of A1A,

For starters, Guanabanas is

overlooks the intracoastal within

it’s actually hidden away and we

perfect for everything from happy

view of the Jupiter Lighthouse and

understand some locals don’t even

hour to live music to lunch and

inlet. They also have live music

know much about the place. The

dinner. Their music program is

pretty regularly. Lastly for food

resort has everything you need

the best around, so visit their

are a couple spots from Little

right on the property; a great poolside bar right on the ocean (The Sandbar), a really nice oceanfront restaurant called Sinclair’s (reservations recommended), a lounge with live entertainment, a huge gym and spa for a great workout or a relaxing massage, and best of all 1000 feet of private beach.

Where to Eat and Drink: You don’t have to go far from the hotel to find great places to eat

Moir’s restaurant group: Food Shack and Leftovers. These are both excellent places to grab lunch in town.

Other Activities: Right across the street from Guanabanas is one of the region’s best paddle board shops, Blueline Surf and Paddle Co.. They have a ton of rental options for all skill levels. Their “SUP 101” for beginners comes with one hour of instruction along with an additional hour of free play. Next is their “Eco Tour” that includes private and group tours. This is a perfect way to get outdoors, explore the intracoastal waterways, and see Jupiter from a different angle.

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DELRAY BEACH Ranked the 3rd Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living in 2015, Delray has everything you need to get away. Whether you’re looking to chill around the beach and ride to some quiet bar/restaurants or go out for a long night on the Ave, Delray’s got you covered. For staycationining here, we recommend a laid back approach when it comes to your hotel, with endless variations of where to go from there.

Where to Stay

and the Atlantic Ocean is always

Crane’s Beach House is one of the

a good call.

most unique hotels around. The landscaping and location make

Other Activities

it its own private little spot, and

Staycations are all about seeing

immediately emits a sense of re-

a town you’re familiar with from

laxation. A short walk to the Ave

another angle. An easy way to

and only a block from the beach

do this in Delray is to hop on the

makes it a favorite for locals and

Lady Atlantic for a cruise down the

visitors alike.

Intracoastal. Only $24 per person,

Where to Eat and Drink

this two hour narrated sight seeing cruise offers some cool local history, fun facts on some of the

In Delray, this is tough to narrow down. It really depends on what you’re in the mood for. 3rd and 3rd always makes for a delicious meal in a casual environment.

They also have a great selection of craft beer, wine, and craft cocktails. For a night out, it’s never a bad idea to stroll down Atlantic Ave to see what looks good. Honey is a great spot if

TIP Use the Delray Downtowner to get around. Uber is cool and all, but the best way to get some wind in your hair while gaining some more local knowledge is riding with the Downtowner. Oh, and it’s free.

Download the Downtowner app available in the app store.

you’re in the mood for a night club. If the Ave is a little too busy for you, there are a bunch of spots off the main drag. Max’s Social House has a great cocktail program along with some delicious eats that we highly recommend.

If craft beer suits your fancy, Saltwater Brewery is a stop worth making. Go ahead, be a tourist.

Take the brewery tour and wear those clear protective glasses

homes, local gossip and more. The

proudly. Another awesome spot

Lady Atlantic also offers a full cash

for craft beer is Beer Trade Co. and

bar along with a nice selection

if you’re looking to sip something

of food. They offer cruises 7 days

rare in a more chill environment,

a week starting at 1:30pm with

Coffee District is the place.

a 10:30am time slot starting in February. In addition, they have a

For the next morning you’ll sure-

sunset cruise on Thursday, Friday

ly be in need of some delicious

and Saturday (call ahead to make

fresh roasted coffee. Subculture

sure private event isn’t booked)

Coffee has your fix. And breakfast

along with a brunch every Sunday

at Luna Rosa overlooking A1A

morning at 10:30am.

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Where to Eat and Drink With a resort like this, it’s tough to leave. The restaurants on site are nowhere near hotel food, and we mean that in the best way possible. Shaka Bar and Grill is great for lunch and has a good selection of cocktails as well. We recommend the Mahi Tacos and Rock Shrimp Tacos. For happy hour at the hotel, look no further than The Blue. When they say “elevated” American cuisine, they aren’t talking figuratively. The restaurant is on the 27th floor, and the view is unlike anything else in town. As for dinner, The Lucca and their unreal Chianti Braised Short Rib is hard to pass up.

If you like sushi, Morimoto is definitely worth checking out as well. For a secluded late night cocktail, Mizner’s Monkey Bar is perfect. Boca Resort & Club’s founder, Addison Mizner, was often seen walking around the resort with his pet monkey perched on his shoulder, which makes perfect sense of the bar’s decor.

Now if you do decide to leave the resort, a great happy hour and dinner spot is 13 American Table.

Rebel House is also a good choice, especially for Sunday brunch. Got the late night munchies? Visit our friends at Boca’s Best Pizza, who stay open until 2am.

Other Activities The resort has you covered for what-

BOCA RATON

ever activities you could think of.

For starters, the spa was rated #1 in the world by Conde Nast Traveler’s

Boca Raton is a dream destination of many for travel and residency.

Readers’ Choice Awards in 2014. The

Sure, Boca has more than its fair share of autos on the road that

beach club offers surf lessons, paddle

cost way more than your house, but this mixed with a diverse locale

board rentals, kayak rentals and

makes Boca what it is. The city has grown to the second largest in

more. Lastly, the flowrider machine’s

the area (behind Ft. Lauderdale) with 91,000 residents and over

standing wave is a blast. Surfing on

200,000 with a Boca address. Even with its continued growth, there

it is a bit harder than it looks, but the

are parts of Boca that remain integral to its history, including our recommended hotel accommodations for this staycation.

Where to Stay

to tell you, it’s 100% worth it. Set on

If you’re going to staycation in

356 pristine acres, The Boca Resort

Boca, it would be an absolute crime

& Club is in our opinion not just

to stay anywhere besides the Boca

the best resort in South Florida,

Resort & Club. When you’re stay-

but one of the best in the country.

ing at a top notch resort in Boca

The staff is world class, property

Raton, you know you’re about to

absolutely beautiful, and history

drop some serious coin. We’re here

is unmatched.

Photos: Ben Hicks

instructors are great and can help all skill levels get the hang of it.

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nically not in Deerfield, it’s only

Other Activities

about a five to ten minute drive

There are quite a few things to

south on Federal Highway. Papa’s

do in Deerfield and the weather

Raw Bar serves up the freshest

and ocean conditions might make

seafood around. Period. They also

your decision easier. If the ocean’s

have an awesome selection of craft

flat and the sun is out, it’s never

beer, wine and sake.

a bad idea to grab some snorkel gear and go diving off the beach.

TIP Rent a bike. With everything pretty much walking/biking distance (excluding Papa’s Raw Bar), it’s worth renting a couple beach cruisers to get around. The beach is always crowded by the pier, so it might be in your best interest to pack a back pack with supplies and cruise to a more secluded spot. Fun Rentals next to Island Water Sports is the spot to rent from, and they also have scooters if that’s more up your alley.

Another good way to get on the water is hopping on a local fishing charter. We recommend Captain Mark with Poseidon Too, which is conveniently docked right next to 2 Georges at The Cove.

DEERFIELD BEACH When you’re driving south on A1A you will notice a pretty distinct exit from the glitz and glam of Boca Raton. The road gets a little more rough and it’s clear that you’re in a beach town. It’s a whole different vibe from the next town north, and the locals like it that way. Deerfield Beach is a great spot to staycation, because once you’re there, you don’t have to go far. Everything you could want in a weekend away from home is within a mile radius. So if you’re looking for some localized beach bars, good seafood and a laid back energy, Deerfield is your destination.

Where to Stay

ing authentic Italian cuisine. And

The Wyndham Deerfield Beach

Burger Craze is also on site, serv-

Resort is hands down the place

ing up gourmet burgers and wings.

to stay. Walk out of the lobby and you’re right in the middle of all

Outside of the hotel our top bar

the beach action. Right next to the

choices are 2 Georges at The Cove

Deerfield Pier, The Wyndham’s lo-

and Kahuna Bar. 2 Georges over-

cation couldn’t be better for the bar

looks the intracoastal and always

and dining places we recommend.

has a good happy hour. Kahuna

You’re across the street from a great

Bar is a local hangout serving up

beach, and it’s easy to chill away

all the basic cocktails along with

the day just people watching. You’ll

some solid craft beer. Don’t forget

find great food and live entertain-

the jello shots. They also have live

ment right on the property too with

music Wednesday through Sunday

four restaurants to choose from.

during season and Friday through

While extremely nice, the Wynd-

Sunday out of season. If you really

ham has a comfortable “local beach

want to have a good time (and

feel” that we’re sure you’ll enjoy.

don’t want to drive after), plan your

Where to Eat and Drink

staycation for the next time Uproot Hootenanny plays at Kahuna’s.

The Patio Bar & Grill is open for

If you’re willing to hop in the car

lunch and dinner with a perfect

for some food, there’s only one

view of the ocean. Cafe Med serves

place you need to know about:

breakfast and dinner daily featur-

Papa’s Raw Bar. While this is tech-

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FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale is a U.S. and worldwide tourist destination, with over 12 million visitors in 2012 with 2.8 million being foreign visitors. If the main goal of your staycation is to party, Lauderdale is the spot. The daytime beach bars are always on, and the liquid courage flows heavily.

Where to Stay

what they’re doing. These are not

crazy not to get a steak for

While it seems there is a hotel on

just hotel bars, and could easily

your main course. They also

every street corner on Fort Lauder-

compete with the dog eat dog bar

serve breakfast and lunch.

dale beach, you’ll be hard pressed

scene in Fort Lauderdale. And

to find an option better than The W.

once you get set up on one of the

For beach bars you have Blond-

Brewery is about 15-20 minutes

The location and service you’ll re-

Wet Bar’s chairs overlooking the

ies, Elbo Room, Treasure Trove

from the hotel. In addition two of

ceive on site makes this staycation

ocean, your afternoon plans might

and a whole bunch more. Las

the best craft beer bars in South

spot an excellent value. A stayca-

get cancelled.

Olas is right down the street with

Florida, Riverside Market and La-

everything you could possibly

ser Wolf, aren’t too far either. Plus if

tion at The W is great any time

walk from Las Olas.

If you’re a craft beer nerd, you’re in the right town. Funky Buddha

of year, but if you’re a fan of live

Fort Lauderdale is well known for

be looking for. We recommend

you’re looking for some rare brews

music, timing your stay for Tortuga

their bars and restaurants, and

Royal Pig or American Social.

to bring back to the hotel for later,

Music Festival is a must. It’s a short

one of the best is right inside the

Rhythm & Vine is another cool

Craft Beer Cartel is a stones throw

mile south of the entrance, which

hotel. Steak 954 has some out of

spot that’s about a 10-15 minute

from Riverside Market.

is actually a plus when considering

this world food, great cocktails and

how crazy it can get down there.

an excellent wine selection. The

To top it off, The W offers a 20%

service is top notch and the wait

discount for Florida residents.

staff is very knowledgeable. We

Where to Eat and Drink Even though Las Olas is right down the street, it’s totally understandable if you only leave the hotel to walk down to the ocean. The selection of specialty craft cocktails is on point at all of the bars and the people making them know

recommend starting off with some seafood appetizers, and you’d be

TIP Uber is finally legal in Broward County, so take advantage when going from the beach to downtown.

Parking isn’t going to be fun, especially in season.

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MUNCH A taste of our local food culture

FUNKY BUDDHA

Brings Cra to the Kitchen

By Savannah Sheehan

Photos: Kelly Coulson

o

RESTAURANT BIO

ver the last

ing a space that would

eight years the

accommodate the unpre-

Funky Buddha

dictable growth. Sentz

Brewery brand has

partnered up with his

gained recognition

brother KC and a much

throughout South Florida,

larger Funky Buddha

and their reputation has

Brewery in Oakland Park

permeated throughout

became a reality. The

the entire craft beer

new facility opened its

world. Originating in

doors in June of 2013.

Boca Raton, Funky

Funky Buddha has pro-

Buddha Lounge and

duced over one hundred

Brewery quickly gathered

brew creations that are

a following, resulting in

available for purchase

Owner Ryan Sentz seek-

within the brewery as

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MUNCH

RESTAURANT BIO

well as local restaurants

summating new brew

generate each batch of

knew the direction they

and supermarkets. As a

creations. Then, food

beer from start to finish.

wanted to thrust Funky

company that strives to

trucks entered the scene

Throughout this intimate

Buddha into, and so be-

be constantly evolving,

and became a growing

process, the brewers are

gan the inauguration of

Funky Buddha launched

collaboration with South

well-versed on every in-

the Craft Food Counter

their Craft Food Counter

Florida breweries. Funky

gredient that goes into

and Kitchen (CFCnK).

and Kitchen on November

Buddha continues to host

making the beer. This

11, 2015. A premeditated

a number of food trucks

know-how translated well

Having worked with a

leap in the business, Ryan

throughout the week,

when determining what

multitude of restaurants

and KC were driven to

affording guests the

culinary fare would best

on pairing events, the cu-

offer food at the brewery

option to soak up their

suit one of Funky Bud-

rators at Funky Buddha

since its original opening.

beer drenched stomachs

dha’s own beers. To offer

have become acquainted

as well as quench their

a beer and a dish that go

with varied local Chefs.

Naturally, the main

appetites. Albeit this

hand in hand was the

Chef Jeff Vincent, former

focus for the brewery

dynamic appeased the

main objective, and hav-

head chef at the Beauty

in the early stages was

masses, the vision was

ing in-house control en-

and the Feast in the

to keep up with demand

not complete. The master

abled the team to syner-

Atlantic Hotel in Ft.

while continuously con-

brewers of Funky Buddha

gize the two. Ryan and KC

Lauderdale, joined the

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Funky Buddha family as

as quintessential. The “Tap

Buddha’s own beer, but

head of the CFCnK. Hailing

Room Pretzel” is made with

also displays Chef Vin-

from South Carolina, Jeff

spent grains (leftover grain

cent’s incredible southern

constructed the menu to be

from brewing process), and

flair, including battered

a southern inspired

is offered with “Doc Brown

chicken, a “big ass beer

“Scratch made pub fare,”

Mustard”— which derives

cheddar biscuit” (made

according to Brand Director

its name from Funky Bud-

with the Fuhgeddaboudit

John Linn. Every dish on

dha’s own Doc Brown Ale.

Red Ale), topped with

the menu has been procre-

The “Fuhgeddaboudit Beer

“sawmill gravy”. Each dish

ated with Funky Buddha’s

Cheese” a medley of aged

is complemented with a

beer as the mainspring. To

cheddar, Smokey Gouda,

suggested pairing of in-

take it a step further, many

and the aforementioned

house brews. Much like

of the items are actually

Fuhgeddaboudit Red Ale is

the “limited edition” beers

cooked and prepared with

served in a Floridian (Hefe-

available at any given time,

a specifically selected beer.

weizan) Sourdough bowl.

Chef Jeff Vincent leaks spo-

In the week of its unveiling,

An exemplary dish is the

radic creative innovations

the CFCnK has already

“Chicken ‘N’ Biscuit” which

that are available as daily

dubbed a few menu items

not only embodies Funky

specials. The most recent

The master brewers of Funky Buddha generate each batch from start to finish. Throughout this intimate process, the brewers are well-versed on every ingredient that goes into making the beer.

This know-how translated well when determining what culinary fare will best suit one of Funky Buddha’s own beers.

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MUNCH

RESTAURANT BIO not only to accommodate the new kitchen but a banquet hall as well. The former bocce court has been altered to accommodate an actual shipping container that houses the kitchen. Perpendicular to the kitchen, two massive ten foot high windows

With eyes set on an endless bounty of possibilities, Funky Buddha’s team strives to grow, perfect, and above all surpasses all expectations. allow guests to peep into the epicenter of the true brewery. On the adjacent side of the room, sectioned off by glass garage doors, is the banquet hall. Within the space, there is yet another visual portal into a different section of the brewery — the bottling special consisted of two

process. Mirroring the

guava glazed chicken tacos

process in the brewery,

dressed with four pepper

the banquet area has a

black bean salsa and avo-

window. A common mis-

dough bread, which is then

chandelier made of bottles

cado-cilantro crema. All of

conception is the idea that

served at the CFCnK. The

that contours the ceiling

the palatable dishes put

if food is fast, it is not fresh.

spent grains are used in

in an assembly line.

forth by Chef Jeff Vincent

This is a fallacy in the

other dishes on the menu

A separate room within

are made in house.

world of Funky Buddha.

as well, such as the “Dr.

the banquet hall has been

The kitchen is a “scratch

FeelGood Veggie Burger”

made to be a conference

Due to a generation that is

kitchen”, which is food lin-

comprised of chick peas,

room featuring repur-

growing fonder of fast-

go for a kitchen that pre-

quinoa, and spent grains,

posed beer barrels

casual dining, Funky Bud-

pares and cooks everything

topped with lemon herb

woven into the walls.

dha’s CFCnK has been or-

from the ground up, figura-

aioli on a spinach focaccia.

ganized to fit this mold.

tively speaking. Funky

Militello’s in Ft. Lauderdale

Evidently, attention to

The order of business is as

Buddha sources their in-

bakes Funky Buddha’s chal-

detail is apparent in all

follows: A customer orders

gredients, for both the food

lahs and focaccias. Because

facets of the brewery.

at the kitchen window, in

and beer, from local pur-

this network of atypical

Funky Buddha’s unmiti-

turn they receive a buzzer,

veyors; many of which are

businesses works recipro-

gated development has yet

then the customer enjoys

within a five mile radius.

cally together, the consum-

to cease. With eyes set on

another beer and a round

Brand Director John Linn

er is afforded a pure, “farm

an endless bounty of pos-

of corn hole. Once the

told us that the Whole

to table” experience.

sibilities, Funky Buddha’s

buzzer goes off, the food is

Foods Pompano Bake

readily available around

House uses spent grains

Continuing the ‘in-house’

fect, and above all offer an

the corner from where they

from Funky Buddha's brew

theme, Funky Buddha

inimitable experience that

ordered at the pick-up

process to make their sour-

transformed the brewery

surpasses all expectations.

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team strives to grow, per-

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Nightlife, events and more

BREWERY BIO

Twisted Trunk Brewing

By Doug Fairall

Puts Down Roots In Palm Beach Gardens Photos: Jack Bates

s

ome brewers rise

Twisted Trunk Brewing

meteorically out

was founded by one of

of the home

those latter brewers,

brewing shadows to be-

Fran Andrewlevich, along

come the shining darlings

with Tequesta Brewing

of the craft beer scene.

Company companion

Others work methodically

Matt Webster. This year,

through years of experi-

the duo increased their

ence to hone and refine

reach to encompass two

their artistry, letting their

breweries; building a spa-

wisdom accumulate slow-

cious second facility that

ly, over time.

has allowed them to

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stretch their legs a bit after over

maxed here and get one more

four years of brewing in the small

tank in, two years from now we’ll

and narrow brewhouse in Tequesta.

be doing 4,000 to 4,500 barrels, so we’re not trying to be Cigar [City]

A large and spacious taproom and

or Funky Buddha, we’re just trying

brewing facility now beckons in

to keep it local, keep it fresh”

eastern Palm Beach Gardens, with over 5,600 square feet of time-

“Our tap room is extremely busy,

tested industrial chic design. A 25

all by design,” he continued. “Our

barrel brewhouse complete with

take on it is, let’s have a busy tap

two 50 barrel fermenters and four

room, let’s keep fresh beer, let’s

25 barrel fermenters serve as a

just get 150 accounts, let’s not go

backdrop of fresh beer, providing

totally statewide.”

both the means to production and acting as a canvas for an ever-

The beers coming out of Twisted

shifting light show to liven the

Trunk cover the gamut of flavors:

senses behind the bar.

the 6.2% alcohol by volume IPGA India pale ale teeming with El

Andrewlevich sees this taproom

Dorado hops; the Watermelon

as a local haunt, with the goal of

Saison, a lower alcohol farmhouse

keeping things in the area for the

ale brewed up with watermelon;

foreseeable future. “When we’re

the Lucky Langer Lager, a crisp

“

“

Our tap room is extremely busy, all by design. Our take on it is, let’s have a busy tap room, let’s keep fresh beer.

German styled pilsner that will soon get a name change, “In a month, we’re going to change it to Palm Beach Pilz… it’s more of a savvy name, if you will. A lot easier on the tongue,” Andrewlevich shares; a classically styled English stout called Rasta Stout; and a malty Irish red ale named Finn McCool.

Being able to work with such a variety of ranges is a testament to the knowledge that was picked up through over 20 years of industry experience. First, at the long-shuttered Irish Times in Palm Beach Gardens, then as a brewer at Kelly’s Caribbean in Key West in the mid-90’s, then starting at Brewzzi in Boca Raton, being promoted to head brewer in 1999, then running two Brewzzi locations when City Place opened, consulting down in Ecuador for seven years, then opening up Tequesta Brewing

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Now with Twisted Trunk, the

providing all sorts of odd and

little over four years ago, and then

extra space allows the brewing

interesting flavors.

Twisted Trunk Brewing at the

team to push into craftier beers

beginning of 2015.

that might otherwise not have

“This [foeder] is all brand new

been possible. Off to one side of

to us,” Andrewlevich said,

“Back in the day,” he reminisces,

the taproom is a large human-

explaining that for their first

“I had to call the brewers on the

sized foeder. Pronounced ‘FOOD-

aged beer, things didn’t seem

phone — and there were no cell

er’, it’s basically a large wooden

to be moving forward according

phones, no internet — and say

barrel that’s used to ferment

to plan. After putting in their

‘Hey, you want a free set of hands?’

beers in, as opposed to simply

pilsner, they ended up waiting

and take a pencil and paper, go up

conditioning in a normal barrel.

and waiting… “One month.

there, take notes, and just watch

It’s a process that allows yeast

Two months. It just tastes like

how they were doing the process…

and helpful bacteria to set up

a really good pilsner on wood,

I just wanted to learn how to do it

shop inside and lend their sugar-

which is a cool idea down the

for my own knowledge.”

converting hands to a beer,

road though… and then all of

“

The whole brewery is a work in progress, but we have such a great core, in management, supervisors, sales, we’re all good friends.

“

Company with Matt Webster a

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Popular POURS RASTA STOUT

WATERMELON SAISON

IPGA INDIA PALE ALE

PALM BEACH PILZ

5.8% ABV ❘ IBU: 40

4.5% ABV ❘ IBU: 18

6.2% ABV ❘ IBU: 67

5.1% ABV ❘ IBU: 44

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a sudden about two and a half months into it, something’s going on in there: a little plum, a little apple, a little kind of like Duvel, really gentle which I love.”

The beer ended up becoming their Framb-What?, a balanced Belgian blonde ale aged on about 100 pounds of red raspberries. It has fresh berry aromas without any sort of overbearing mouthpuckering sour or tartness, and finishes with a pleasing dryness.

“We’re having the most fun with it. If we can keep that flavor for-

The beers being produced at Twisted Trunk are a testament to how drastically the craft beer scene has changed in a few short decades. ever, and keep putting different

side-by-side with Andrewlevich at

decades. “In 1995, a pale ale that

is I’d say twenty times what it was,

beer in it, I’ll be elated.“

Brewzzi for years, and now lends

was probably 40 IBUs, and the hop

for sure.”

his support in the operation. “He

Columbus had just come out, and

“The whole [brewery] is a work

just works like a dog, he’s always

you’d give it to people and they’d

Now that education can continue

in progress, but we have such

in a good mood, you never hear

go ‘Uhh, God, this is bitter,’ and

for residents of Palm Beach Gardens

a great core, in management,

him say a bad word.”

they’d make this face and the

and further afield. With the taproom

whole nine yards. Fast forward

open Tuesday through Sunday,

The beers being produced at

2015, go to 50 IBUs, and they’re

there’s no excuse to miss out on fur-

Twisted Trunk are a testament to

like ‘This really isn’t that hoppy’. I

thering a beer-centered education,

Reiny Knieriemen, who Fran

how drastically the craft beer

think that people are just a lot

soaking in knowledge and flavorful

brought on as a brewer, worked

scene has changed in a few short

more aware. The education level

experiences one glass at a time.

supervisors, sales, we’re all good friends.”

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