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42 up close

A passionate painter’s environmental awareness starts at home, and a volunteer-turned-leader has helped provide a vital “Place” for the city’s underserved youth.

BY RICH POLLACK AND JOHN THOMASON

46 dine

Family matters at Il Girasole, where two generations of restaurant professionals continue to serve up primo Northern Italian dishes—with nearly 40 years of success to show for it. BY LYNN KALBER

16 editor’s letter

Delray Beach is South County’s playground. What better time to enjoy it than now, during holiday season? BY MARIE SPEED

19 hot list

“Hopportunity” knocks at an all-new taproom, a shellart maven moves her longtime business, and the city’s special events coordinator is merry and bright when discussing our famous 100-foot Christmas tree. Plus, details on the luminous Holiday Boat Parade, gift ideas exclusive to Delray, and other seasonal jollies. BY CHRISTINA WOOD

50 party people

We catch up with five individuals who keep Delray Beach festive all year around—from Dinner in the Sky to Twilight in the Garden to the weekly hedonism of Salt7’s brunch bacchanalias. BY NILA DO SIMON

56 made in florida

What do NASCAR and the environmental movement, “COPS” and Coppertone, have in common? They were all hatched in the Sunshine State, alongside 17 more ideas and inventions created in our singular paradise. BY MARIE SPEED

27 snapshots

Delray was popping this past season. Here’s where we spotted you.

28 calendar/top five

The E Street Band’s Max Weinberg drums up a bespoke dance party at Arts Garage, Miami City Ballet combines pulp fiction and classical dance, and a world-premiere play revisits the 1950s blacklist. Plus, a disco diva headlines Carols by Candlelight, the Morikami gets animated, and much more. BY JOHN THOMASON

35 style

From bags and clutches to shoes and jewelry, holiday fashion is atwinkle with beads, crystals and sequins from Delray retailers. PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL

98 out & about

This past season, you helped feed South Florida’s most vulnerable residents, you fostered the next generation of women builders, and you helped celebrate the opening of the buzziest new restaurant on Atlantic Avenue.

110 my turn

Considering a host/hostess gift for your next holiday party? Jettison that dust-collecting bottle of Bordeaux in favor of something sweet, personal and homemade. BY JOHN SHUFF

112 community connection

Meet a committed volunteer who overcame personal hardship to found a “handy” nonprofit pairing artists and charities. BY RICH POLLACK

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103 dining guide Our review-driven dining guide showcases great restaurants in Delray and beyond. BY LYNN KALBER

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The holiday madness has begun! As always, downtown Delray Beach is aglow with its 100-Foot Christmas Tree, a window decorating contest and a cameo from Santa. Turn to our Hot List for a run-down of Christmasthemed festivities, but start right here for the best events in November.

YOU’VE BEEN SERVED Celebrities from the sports, media and entertainment worlds will make a racket for a great cause at the annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic, returning to the Delray Beach Tennis Center Nov. 23-24. This year’s players include musician Seal; actors Jon Lovitz, Chris Noth, Kevin McKidd, Sean Hatosy and Tate Donovan; former No. 1 tennis champion Martina Navratilova; and race car driver Helio Castroneves. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit Evert’s charity assisting at-risk families in Florida. For tickets, visit chrisevert.org. NOT SO BLACK FRIDAY Let the big-box stores and shopping malls deal with Black Friday stam-

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peders. Instead, hit up your favorite downtown for a one-of-a-kind gift at the 20th-annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival, running Nov. 30-Dec. 1. It begins at the entrance of East Atlantic and Northeast Fourth avenues, and heads north. The free juried festival welcomes more than 100 exhibitors offering works of their own making in glass, photography, painting, mixed-media, fiber, jewelry and more. Hit up artfestival.com for more details.

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Party Time It’s time to celebrate the season in South Florida’s favorite small town

have to hand it to the “party people” we are featuring in this issue—people whose job it is to pull about a million details together into one event that is on time, on budget, highly organized and fun. That has food, and drinks, and live human guests. The idea of doing anything like that gives me chest pains just thinking about it. I can see myself night after sleepless night, drinking gallons of coffee, making lists that spawn their own lists. Breaking out in hives. Crying. And these people actually think it’s fun. I am grateful to them because they underscore what Delray is, especially this time of year. We have art fairs, outdoor concerts, a dining table that runs five blocks down the center of our main street, parades, witches on bikes, Santas doing pub crawls, live music and Taco Tuesdays. And all that is on top of great dining, walkable streets and parties. There is a reason we nailed the “Most Fun Small Town in the USA” a few years ago, and there’s a reason you can’t find parking and you can’t get into some places without standing in line. Delray is just a magnet for people in South Florida who want to be out. No attitude, no singular demographic, no convoy of Maseratis parked in the valet line. So when the latest beef about local government woes, alarming new development, or the perpetually out-of-order parking garage elevator pops up, take a little solace in one thing we are really good at, which is fun. I know being a viable, economically diverse and well-governed city is of paramount importance, but for this holiday season, I am going for the fun. We all need a little more of that.

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CLASSIC SPIN

Botticelli to music? See how a few old masters are interpreted when New Directions debuts at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 pm. This new Delray Beach-based series from The Symphonia, under the direction of Alastair Willis, is designed to be more entertaining, engaging and much more casual than traditional classical concerts. Think of it as a lively mix of music, storytelling and visuals. The December program, which will be the first of three this season, features music for movies from Aaron Copland, and Ottorino Respighi’s musical musings on three paintings by Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, among others. 51 N. Swinton Ave., 561/243-7922, ext. 1, oldschoolsquare.org

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BOTTOMS UP AT ARTS GARAGE! The sun has set on the era of BYOB at Arts Garage. Don’t worry, you can still sip your favorite drink and nibble away while you enjoy the music; the only difference is that now you’ll be buying your drinks directly from the house. The clever creatives at the delightfully diverse arts and entertainment venue have a stylish new bar—courtesy of Stuart and Shelby Development, Inc. (Can we just call Chuck Halberg Santa now?)—where you can purchase beer, wine and mixed drinks as well as soda, water and snacks. Arts Garage President & CEO Marjorie Waldo, M.Ed., says that getting a liquor license seemed like a better idea than raising ticket prices. “We also want to keep our cabaret seating, which we believe is truly in the DNA of Arts Garage.” And you don’t have to come empty-handed. You are still welcome to bring your own food and snacks! 94 N.E. Second Ave., 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org

GIFTS THAT GIVE

Take your holiday shopping to another level with a gift that makes a difference. And is local. Adopt one of the animals at the Sandoway Discovery Center, like SeeMore, an eastern screech owl who sustained an injury that makes his return to the wild impossible. All of the animals at the nature center have unique and changing needs, and each adoption gift directly supports their care and feeding (sandoway.org). For a colorful one-of-a-kind gift, consider shopping at Fall Art on the Square (Nov. 9-10) on the grounds of Old School Square, or visit the Museum Store at the Cornell Art Museum, where you’ll find an array of handcrafted gifts (cornellartmuseum.org/ shop). And a membership in the Delray Beach Historical Society is a gift that could be enjoyed all year. Cornell Museum Store

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A wall of beer may sound like a dream, but here in Delray it’s become reality thanks to John Macatangay, who recently opened Hopportunities Taproom, Delray’s first self-pour tasting room. This is not a destination for the indecisive. Hopportunities has 60 self-serve taps with a focus on independent breweries across the state—plus a selection of ciders, wine, kombucha and coffee. The technology also allows you to choose how big—or small—a glass you’d like to try. (Is there really a small?) Hopportunities has also partnered with Delivery Dudes, who will deliver your food order free of charge, if you want a little nosh with that brewski. 440 N.E. Fifth Ave., 561/404-8163, findyourhoppyplace.com

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After three years on Atlantic Avenue, just east of the bridge, Beachcomber Arts has moved. Owner/artist Debbie Brookes’ signature seashell-encrusted creations—including picture frames, chandeliers and violins as well as sailfish—fill the new space with whimsy. “I never know what I’m going to make; it depends on what I find,” she says, “I’m a scavenger.” Her hand-painted starfish Christmas stars, available in a variety of colors and in two different sizes, are popular with collectors and make great holiday gifts—especially if you want to remind your family and friends up north that you are living the salt life. The shop also offers jewelry, clothing and home décor. 1550 N. Federal Highway, 561/315-5717, beachcomberart.com

AFTER DARK: THE 48TH-ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE If you want to celebrate the holidays under a starry sky, you could raise a glass to all those poor folks bundled up in New York or Chicago as you settle into your beach chair to watch the Holiday Boat Parade. Beginning at 6:30 pm on Dec. 13, boats large and small, festooned in sparkling lights, will drift along the Intracoastal Waterway from just north of the Boynton Beach Inlet to the C-15 Canal in Delray. Head over to Veterans Park for a waterfront view and a watch party. Organizers ask that you please bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

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DANIELLE BEARDSLEY, SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR, CITY OF DELRAY BEACH

WHAT MAKES DELRAY BEACH SO SPECIAL

We have the arts, the culture and the music. We have sports, parks, events, food; we have it all. You can’t get bored in this city, you just can’t. FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Watching Christmas movies with the family. Then, after the kids go to sleep, my husband and I will wrap last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve.

FAVORITE THING TO DO IN DELRAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Being inside the tree and looking straight up! When it’s lit up it’s so beautiful. I love that. That has to be my favorite part of the tree. And being behind the scenes with the holiday parade. It’s so much fun— the marching bands, the music and the floats, it’s just an amazing time. HOW MANY TIMES SHE HAS RIDDEN THE CAROUSEL

Not enough times! I could ride that carousel all day if I had the chance. SANTA’S FAVORITE COOKIES

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There are 31 miles worth of garland. There are 18,000 ornaments and more than 200,000 LED lights—and that doesn’t include the star. It’s crazy!

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ack in August, before most of us even thought about Labor Day barbecues, Danielle Beardsley was making big plans for Christmas. As the special events and marketing coordinator for the City of Delray Beach, Beardsley oversees everything from the city’s annual Turkey Trot 5K Run, which falls on Nov. 23 this year, to Santa’s comings and goings at the 100-foot Christmas Tree. And she’s been doing it for 20 years.

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GOOD TIMES BREWING Stress. It’s as much a part of the holidays as Rudolph’s red nose. So take it down a few notches at one of our local breweries. If you’re a pet person, you might be interested to know that Saltwater Brewery in Delray Beach hosts a monthly animal rescue event. You’ll be helping a worthy cause and hanging out with some of the adorable dogs available for adoption (Nov. 16 and Dec. 14; 2-5 pm). Due South Brewing Co. in Boynton Beach is a great place for those who like games. Wednesday is Trivia Night, and Thursday is your chance to play Beer Bingo. At Mad Robot Brewing Company in Boca Raton, every Tuesday is Open Jam Night for musicians, and every Wednesday is its popular All Arts Open Mic Night, when you can bring two cans of food for Boca Helping Hands and get in free. Saltwater Brewery

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Residents in Palm Beach County now have greater access to the most advanced cancer care in the region. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, has been awarded NCI designation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Sylvester is now the only cancer center in South Florida to receive this designation. “NCI designation is the ‘gold standard’ for cancer centers,” Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, said. “It not only recognizes the excellent work Sylvester has been doing, it also allows our physicians and researchers to expand their research and to collaborate with colleagues at other top-tier cancer centers around the country – which benefits patients here, too, of course.” Most importantly, this designation means that patients in South Florida have greater access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest treatments available without having to leave the region. Sylvester is often among the first cancer centers in the world to offer access to the newest investigational treatments. In South Florida, Sylvester has the only Phase 1 Clinical Trials program which is the first

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Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, also known as The Pap Corps Campus, is home to the multidisciplinary Women’s Center, led by breast cancer oncologist, Charles Vogel, M.D., which offers advanced screening, diagnostic imaging, and treatment for breast and other female-specific cancers. It also has a team of experts that provide radiation oncology, chemotherapy infusion, access to clinical trials, laboratory and pharmacy services, cancer support, and educational and outreach events.

The state-funded Firefighter Cancer Initiative launched in 2015, in partnership with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The ongoing long-term study of exposures to carcinogens and ways to reduce the risks for Florida firefighters has already resulted in the implementation of innovative safety strategies. More than 4,000 decontamination kits are being used by firefighters across the state to help them clean up after responding to a call. With a world-class team of more than 300 physicians and researchers focused exclusively on turning today’s scientific discoveries into tomorrow’s cancer treatments, Sylvester offers more treatment options and more clinical trials than most hospitals in the southeastern United States. —

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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium received two awards for the center’s work in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): From left, Carla Duhaney and Kate Arrizza of the South Florida Science Center, Stacey Oak of the School District of Palm Beach County, and Commissioner Richard Corc.

IT’SUGAR at the Delray Marketplace hosted a shopping spree for kids at the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida chapter. During the event they also debuted the special Make-A-Wish Rainbow Lollipop, of which 20 cents of each purchase will be donated to the nonprofit. From left, Madison Clark, Camille Cohen and Justin Clinger of IT’SUGAR take a photo with kids from Make-A-Wish.

Thais and Matt Piotrowski of Delray Beach hosted a birthday celebration for Monsignor Tom Skindeleski, pictured. Piotrowski’s party raised more than $15,000 for the order’s funding of a children’s development center for the First Haitian Baptist Church of Belle Glade.

The Boca West Foundation gifted more than 450 students at Pine Grove Elementary School in Delray with a backpack filled with school supplies in the nonprofit’s very first back-to-school event. Here, Donte Adams, Jr. is excited to receive his new package with supplies.

Surterra Wellness Center celebrated the opening of its Delray Beach store, the 26th store in Florida. Florida Rep. Mike Caruso, left, and Steve Bate, a Surterra Wellness patient, cut the ribbon during festivities.

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Where: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach When: Dec. 6-29 Cost: $77 Contact: 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org The Hollywood blacklist is a well-known relic from the bad old days of McCarthyism. But political persecution in the entertainment industry wasn’t limited to the Silver Screen. In the 1950s, the pioneering sitcom “The Goldbergs,” run by comic actors Gertrude Berg and Philip Loeb, was also targeted at the height of its success. A wholesome radio and television comedy about a New York family led by a Jewish matriarch, the series spent a decade on the air, and is most remembered today for the simple catchphrase “yoo-hoo!” popularized by Berg’s character, Molly Goldberg, as she called out to neighbors from her apartment window. Little has been written about the backstage machinations that eventually turned her innocent series into a political lightning rod—until now. Joseph McDonagh’s “Ordinary Americans” revisits this backstory from a humanist perspective, deftly balancing comedy and tragedy. 28

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Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach When: Nov. 9-April 3 Cost: $9-$15 museum admission Contact: 561/495-0233, morikami.org Gleaming metal skyscrapers, wet streets, neon highways, gaudy and pervasive advertising: These are the cyberpunk hallmarks of the most acclaimed Japanese animation films. Both reflecting and influencing urban development in cities like Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai, anime films such as “Akira,” “Metropolis” and “Ghost in the Shell” are as famous for their distinctive looks as they are for their storylines; the latter even inspired American films like “The Matrix” and “Avatar.” The Berlin-born exhibition “Anime Architecture” celebrates the animators responsible for these iconic cityscapes—all of whom worked in the tireless hand-drawn method before the advent of digital construction. Curator Stefan Riekeles spent years compiling the more than 100 works comprising the show, which include location photographs, concept sketches, highly detailed pencil drawings and the final, full-color animation cells.

Where: Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach When: Nov. 29-30, 8 p.m. Cost: $50-$200 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org Max Weinberg, onetime bandleader for Conan O’Brien’s late-night show, continues to tour as percussionist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, with whom he’s tirelessly drummed since 1975. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox finds the drummer and a professional three-piece band playing a set of classic-rock classics curated entirely by the audience. Attendees are provided with a video scroll of more than 200 tunes in the Jukebox repertoire. It includes dozens of Beatles tunes and a copious amount of Bruce favorites, plus cuts from Neil Young and Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and the Ramones, Chuck Berry and David Bowie, and the options continue. If it’s on the list, and somebody shouts it, Weinberg and company will play it. At this pair of post-Thanksgiving Arts Garage appearances, attendees are encouraged to dance off their turkey dinners: The venue’s standard cabaret tables will be removed for an open floor.

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Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach When: Nov. 8-10 Cost: TBA, starting at $30 Contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org Some ballets are purely abstract expressions of sound and movement; others have coherent storylines. George Balanchine’s “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” certainly fits into the latter category, with a narrative straight out of a lurid crime paperback: A tap dancer falls for a stripper (or, if you prefer, a “dancehall girl”) with a heart of gold, but whose every movement is monitored by her trigger-happy gangster boyfriend. It’s up to the police to nab the heat-packing baddie before tragedy unfurls. With music by Richard Rodgers, and leavened with more humor than this synopsis suggests, “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” combines ballet, tap and jazz, and should make for a spirited headliner for the first program of Miami City Ballet’s 2019/2020 season. Also on the docket: more Balanchine, and the blisteringly fast “Mercuric Tidings,” a tribute to the choreography of Paul Taylor, danced to music by Schubert. november/december 2019

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Where: Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach When: Dec. 28, 8 p.m. Cost: $20-$75 Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org Last December, Classic Albums Live’s performance of Abbey Road was so convincing to the sold-out ticketholders that they might as well as have been moseying down that crosswalk with the Fab Four themselves. So expectations are high for this winter’s encore with one of the most influential LPs in pop music history. A cultural and musical touchstone for a generation, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band ran the gamut from twinkling psychedelia (“Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”) to surreal circus music (“Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”) to Indian experimentalism (“Within You Without You”) to pub-ready sing-alongs (“With a Little Help From My Friends”). The Beatles had stopped touring by the time Sgt. Pepper’s dropped, and more than 50 years later, aided by advances in technology, the expert musicians of Classic Albums Live will be more than up to the task. delray beach magazine

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November/December 2019 DONNA SUMMER HEADLINES CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT & OTHER SURPRISES OCT. 31-APRIL 25: “ART COUTURE: THE INTERSECTION OF FASHION AND ART” at Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; $5-$8; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. The Cornell’s winter/spring exhibition explores the inextricable link between contemporary art and fashion design, considering the way each practice influences the other. It includes illustrations and clothing from revered fashion designers, including from Delray Beach’s own Amanda Perna. NOV. 9: EMILY ASHER’S GARDEN PARTY at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Trombonist/ vocalist Asher leads a sextet of all-stars from New York City’s jazz scene through a rollicking set of tunes from the genre’s rich history, including works by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and the New Orleans brass bands.

NOV. 15: GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. This sixpiece first charted on the Billboard blues listing in 2016 on the strength of its funky, gritty sound. Earning comparisons to Dr. John and the Allman Brothers, the band’s instruments are as eccentric as its sound, and include cigar-box guitars and electric push brooms. NOV. 15: “FLORIDA’S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. A pair of Sunshine State talents co-headline this stand-up comedy showcase: Scott Novotny, a 20-year comedy veteran who has performed on MTV and opened for Jay Leno; and Tiffany Barbee, a quirky pageant model turned comedian and martial-arts instructor. NOV. 16: MANDY HARVEY AT CREST THEATRE at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $45; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org. Seen on “America’s Got Talent,” vocalist Harvey lost her hearing at 19 but learned to sing again with the enhanced aid of her other senses, from sight to touch. All proceeds from this “Intimate Evening with Mandy Harvey” will benefit Hearing Partners of South Florida.

NOV. 9-10: FALL ART ON THE SQUARE at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. More than 50 jury-vetted fine artists from around the country will showcase and sell their work on the lawn surrounding the Crest Theatre and Cornell Art Museum. Enjoy live music, gourmet food selections, wine, beer and soft drinks as well.

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perform a 75-minute tribute to prolific composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer, playing hits from “Autumn Leaves” to “Moon River” to “Days of Wine and Roses.”

NOV. 16: CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN IV at Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Keeping the era of album rock alive in the age of SiriusXM and Spotify, Classic Albums Live will perform a notefor-note, cut-for-cut re-creation of Led Zeppelin’s international breakthrough, which has sold 37 million copies on the strength of “Stairway to Heaven” and the band’s combustible fusion of hard rock and folky meanderings. NOV. 16: COCO MONTOYA at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$50; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. This left-handed blues guitarist learned his craft under legends Albert Collins and John Mayall, performing with both before striking out on his own with 1995’s Gotta Mind to Travel. He has released seven forceful but melodic albums since then, including 2017’s Hard Truth.

NOV. 21: THE DRIFTERS at Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $20-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. An R&B institution, the Drifters have survived countless incarnations and 60 vocalists, beginning in 1953 with pioneering crooner Clyde McPhatter. Now a fivepiece, the group will perform “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Stand By Me” and other classics that have made the Drifters Billboard’s second-mostsuccessful recording artists of all time. NOV. 21-23: AN OLDE FASHIONED HOLIDAY at the Fieldhouse at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.; free. The Pineapple Grove Chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society’s 27th-annual juried art and craft show will feature jewelry, cards, journals, shell art, glass art, wood art, ornaments, purses, quilts, sweaters, blankets and more, tailored for both seasonal and year-round enjoyment.

NOV. 20: “MOON RIVER: THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 12:30 p.m.; $39, includes lunch; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. South Florida singer John Lariviere, a specialist in Broadway, jazz and the Great American Songbook, and jazz pianist Phil Hinton

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NOV. 22-24: CHRIS EVERT PRO-CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC at Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; event times and admissions vary; 561/394-2400, chrisevert.org. Tennis superstar and philanthropist Chris Evert leads this two-day bash full of celebrity tennis action and fundraising galas. This year’s players include musician David Cook, actors Shawn Hatosy and Tate Donovan, comedian Jon Lovitz and former No. 1 tennis champion Martina Navratilova. NOV. 29-DEC. 15: “SEE HOW THEY RUN” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; show times vary; $35; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. This enduring British farce set in the aftermath of World War I centers on a local vicar, his American actress ex-wife, her former acting partner, a nosy spinster, the inevitable Cockney maid and—because why not?—an escaped Russian spy, all of whom find themselves embroiled in missed connections and mistaken identities. DEC. 7: PAPER-CUTTING WITH HIROMI MONEYHUN at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 1:30 to 4 p.m.; $60 per session, plus $10 materials fee; 561/495-0233, morikami.org. Moneyhun, a modern master of hand-cut paper sculpture whose work has been exhibited at the Morikami, will introduce the inspiration for her work and the delicate techniques she employs, then will instruct attendees to create their own work of paper-cut art in the form of a one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament.

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DEC. 7: CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT at Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $20-$100; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare. org. Disco legend Donna Summer headlines the fourth incarnation of this beloved holiday tradition, which always concludes with the lighting of candles throughout the audience. Expect danceable spins on yuletide favorites from Summer, her sister Mary Bernard Gaines, theme-park entertainers Holiday Voices, and students from five local schools. DEC. 11: “PURE YANNI” AT CREST THEATRE at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $275$475; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. New age legend Yanni, in this unprecedented tour of small to mid-size venues, will perform his most iconic orchestrations on solo piano and will deconstruct the creative process behind his compositions. The performance also includes a live Q&A with the audience.

DEC. 15: TAIL DRAGGER BLUES BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Gravelly bluesman and Arkansas native James Yancey Jones, aka the Tail Dragger, followed blues pioneer Howlin’ Wolf on the road for 20 years, learning from this master of the form and eventually gigging with him. Now, he carries the torch of Wolf’s aching, low-down blues for a new audience.

DEC. 20-21: “COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW” BY BALLETS WITH A TWIST at Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $57-$67; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare. org. Specializing in vintage entertainment with a 21st-century spin, the cheeky dance company Ballets With a Twist brings its New York City production “Cocktail Hour” to Delray Beach. In it, globetrotting mixed drinks— from the Mai Tai to the martini to the Manhattan—come alive through choreography, music and design. DEC. 27: “HOLLYWOOD REVISITED” at Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $55-$65; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare. org. This tribute to the golden age of Tinseltown showcases meticulously preserved costumes once sported by Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland and many others, and now donned by talented singers who belt classic movie-related tunes and share anecdotes from film history, complete with live musical accompaniment.

DEC. 20: PEACE OF WOODSTOCK at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Forgive the excruciating pun in this project’s name: “Peace of Woodstock” is a spirited exploration of the music that made 1969’s Woodstock festival a generation-defining event, with seven talented rockers performing hits from Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Janis Joplin, Santana, Joe Cocker and many others.

DEC. 27-29: “WIESENTHAL” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; show times vary; $45; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. In this one-man play, writer and actor Tom Dugan embodies Holocaust survivor and preeminent Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, whose heroic efforts brought more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals to justice.

DEC. 13: HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE leaving from Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd., Boynton Beach; 6:30 p.m.; free; 561/600-9097, boynton-beach. org. Light-bedecked boats of all sizes depart from the Boynton Harbor Marina toward Delray Beach in this beloved holiday tradition, with judges awarding prizes to the most impressive vessels. The marina will feature live music; you can also picnic at viewing spots such as Intracoastal Park, Jaycee Park and Veterans Park.

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BY JOHN THOMASON

Elizabeth Thompson

For this contemporary artist, Florida’s natural world hits close to home

lizabeth Thompson resides in what she describes as a “manicured jungle.” She and her partner live in a two-story beachfront property in Ocean Ridge, in the former home of Major Nathan Boynton, the namesake of the neighboring city. She used to rent out the place, and Michael Jackson stayed there five times. It’s easy to see why. A time warp of mid-century Key West among the modern mansions on South Ocean Boulevard, Thompson’s unassuming cottage saves its sprawl for the backyard, where a patio abundant with potted plants opens onto a pool, and then a private footpath to a chickee hut built on a platform overlooking the ocean. On either side of the house, walls of flora stretch as far as the eye can see—Australian pines, traveler’s palms, fan palms, coconut palms, crown-of-thorns, orange hibiscus, the ubiquitous seagrapes and air plants—the result of 20 years’ worth of gardening. “There’s a lot of Everglades references,” Thompson says. Thompson knows from the Everglades. A globetrotting artist since the mid-1970s, she painted pools and beaches, French harbor scenes and Zimbabwean water lilies, until a visitor to one of her exhibitions suggested she visit Florida’s iconic river of grass. As curator Bruce Helander wrote for a survey of Thompson’s work in Coral Springs this year, “after floating through a tunnel of mangroves, she was hooked.” In 2006, at the invitation of the National Park Service, she spent a month immersed in the Everglades. “I would be out all day hiking and looking and thinking and journaling, and I did watercolors at night,” she recalls. “But the real painting would start when I got back.” The region would inspire her work for the next 10 years; she is to Everglades painting what Clyde Butcher is to Everglades photography. Looking at her beautifully de-peopled visions of this primordial Eden— every glorious tangle of shrub, mossy branch and leafy curlicue—you discover shades of green you didn’t know existed.

“When I was in the Everglades, I had very strong emotions,” she says. “When I go into a hammock, or a dome, I feel like I’m going into a cathedral. I’m struck by the majesty of it. Maybe I’m trying to find that emotional response through my bag of tricks, which are color, and line, and composition.” What began as a more-or-less realistic depiction of the Everglades gave way to a more surreal approach. In the mid-2010s, she began imagining industry invading this paradise, as in “All Aboard,” in which a modern train is planted behind a glade—overgrown, overrun, man’s achievement conquered by the natural world. In “No Parking,” a tree has crushed a pitiful sedan. These paintings are both postapocalyptic and cheerful at the same time. They suggest the broken remnants of a society, but at least the plants and snakes survived, laughing at our folly. “Now I’m worried about the whole planet,” she says. “Maybe it was living in the Everglades, realizing how endangered it was, and not just from developers. I remember going out with a ranger, and I brought my lunch. I finished an apple, and when I put it down on the ground, she went crazy. She was worried one seed from the apple could fall onto the ground and become a nonindigenous problem. “When you live like that, you are extremely aware of how fragile it is, and you think, shit, if I can’t put an apple down, what’s that highway going to do?” Concern for the natural world has carried over into Thompson’s latest series, “Beautiful Disasters”—ominous climate-change prophesies in which ashen skies consume once-breathtaking landscapes. She continues to experiment with new concepts from the paint-spattered home studio overlooking her jungle. “I can’t get here early enough, and I can’t leave late enough,” she says. “I’m in a bubble. Once I start, it’s really hard for me to stop. I work until I’m dragged out of here.”

AARON BRISTOL

“When I go into a hammock, or a dome [in the Everglades], I feel like I’m going into a cathedral. I’m struck by the majesty of it.”

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Kathy Fazio

For nearly 20 years, this community linchpin has served Delray’s underprivileged youth

athy Fazio never intended to be running an after-school program that has provided a safe place for dozens of kids for more than a decade. She never expected that Paul’s Place After School, a program based in a oneroom schoolhouse behind a Delray Beach church, would be such an integral part of who she has become. And she never expected that she would be making a difference in not just the lives of the children in the program but also of their parents and siblings. “I’m not a teacher, I’m not a social worker and I’d never done any fundraising,” says Fazio, who worked in the financial services industry before coming to Florida in 1988, where she started a small stationary business. “I had to learn on the job.” There’s a chance Fazio would never have become a leader in the after-school program that serves primarily children from Delray Beach’s Haitian community were it not for a daytime television show. “I had an a-ha moment after watching the Oprah show one day,” she recalls. “It had kids who were forced at a young age to support their families. There were also people who were adopting kids. Paul’s Place was the closest I could come to helping individual children.” The program, which began in 2000, was born after a few neighborhood kids living near St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on South Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach discovered a playground on the church property. Rather than chase them away, church staff began offering snacks and talking to the children about their homework and their day at school. The playground soon became more than just a place with swings and slides. It was a supervised alternative to a house that would be empty until parents returned from work. Soon, at the urging of church leadership, an organized after-school program was born, one that not only included homework and activities but also a hot meal every night. Fazio, 65, started as a volunteer in the kitchen working one day a week and quickly began volunteering five days a week. She became more involved as the years went on, serving on the board that oversees the program. In 2007 she took on the role of director, when the original director left. It was a job that kept her at the school five days a week, but

it was also one that entailed a lot more than helping kids with academics. Transportation was also an important part of the job. “We drive kids everywhere,” she says. Officially, Paul’s Place serves about 30 kids—ages 6 to 18—per day during the school year. During the summer, it hosts a summer camp for the older kids, while the younger ones attend another program. In addition to homework assistance and hot meals, Paul’s Place provides art and music instruction, sports activities, field trips and more. In 2014, the leadership of Paul’s Place started a scholarship program that provides funding for children from the program to attend independent schools, with one student now attending Gulf Stream School and three matriculating at St. Joseph’s Episcopal School. The Stretch Gardiner Scholarship Fund also assists those from the program who have gone on to college with help for everything from clothing and transportation to class fees. “Nobody ages out of our program,” says Fazio, who still remembers them all. “Many, many, many come back to visit. My biggest fear is that someone will knock on the door and I won’t remember their name.” Much of the money for the program is raised from the community, Fazio says. While Paul’s Place is still considered a ministry of the church, it remains financially independent, relying on contributions. About two-dozen volunteers assist with the program, but much of the heavy lifting fell on Fazio’s shoulders until earlier this year, when she became executive director and handed the directorship reins to Taylor Kilpatrick. Still, it’s not unusual, Kilpatrick says, for Fazio to be on the phone trying to find a job for one of the parents or helping to arrange transportation or housing for a family, often leveraging her connections in the community. “Any problem that comes up for a family, she knows who to talk to and what to do,” Kilpatrick says. “She understands that if the family’s not OK, the kids won’t be OK.” For her part, Fazio likes to look at the impact she and Paul’s Place are having on the kids who have become a part of her life. “This is their safe haven,” she says. “They know there will be a friendly face, food and someone who cares about their day. I want only for them to have a better future as a result of being a part of this organization.”

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“Nobody ages out of our program. My biggest fear is that someone will knock on the door and I won’t remember their name.”

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This page, yellowtail snapper; opposite page, classic bomba dessert

IL GIRASOLE

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Il Girasole

This Delray mainstay is still packing them in — after almost 40 years

AARON BRISTOL

fter 39 years, Luigi and Wilma Esposito are doing a lot of things right. Their Il Girasole restaurant is packed on a Tuesday night out of season. During season, snagging a reservation is as hard as the chocolate shell on its bomba. For about 20 years, son Gian has headed the kitchen as chef, and his northern Italian dishes keep the loyal locals streaming in. Daughter Kristy works in the front and helps serve the faithful. The Caesar salad ($8) is one of the draws, one of the best I’ve had anywhere. The mild but garlic-tangy dressing is a base for melding the large Parmesan shavings, huge toasted croutons and our requested anchovies. It was a mini-symphony of tastes that started dinner off on a high note. Also refreshing was the low-key atmosphere. No rushing. Before-dinner glasses of wine were enjoyed, and then entrees were ordered. Speaking of drinks, this is a wine and beer place with time to appreciate them. What a concept. You may, if you’d like, bring spirits with you, and they will provide the set-up at a small charge. But I suggest trying something from their varied and very good wine list. Another memorable dish was the yellowtail snapper ($35), the fish of the day, in a light white wine and lemon butter sauce. It was meltingly tender and came with two sides; I asked for the penne Caprese, with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, served al dente with a light touch on the sauce that let the pasta shine. Capellini Gamberi had large shrimp in a light red sauce that didn’t drown the pasta ($27). While the angel hair isn’t made in-house, the cannelloni and pappardelle are. The desserts aren’t made there, either, but the two we had were from the excellent Italian Bindi company: a classic bomba (hard-shelled chocolate ball with sliced almonds, vanilla and chocolate ice cream and a cherry in the middle) and an unforgettable sea salt caramel gelato ($9-$10). Il Girasole is where you go to eat well, drink well and relax while doing both. With friends, it resembles a party at your home, catered by the talented Esposito family.

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The Weekly Rager

KYLE GONZALES, creative director, Salt7 KNOWN FOR: Serving up debauchery, revelry and more unspeakables at the raucous weekly Salt7 brunch parties

AARON BRISTOL

THE DEFINITION OF “BRUNCH” AT SALT7 “It’s completely different from any other dining experience you have, whether it’s brunch, late night, happy hour or dinner. At Salt7’s weekly brunch, we’ve combined all of them into one. We’ve made it more of an experience rather than just about dining. You eat, stay and play. There are a lot of surprises throughout the day, along with an extreme amount of high-energy, good vibes. Every week we have a different act, talent or personality, such as a marching band, drag queens and fire breathers. It’s the ultimate SundayFunday experience.” GOING VIRAL “Since we started this brunch about five years ago, we’ve gotten attention from rapper Gucci Mane and his wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, and other celebrities. We posted this video of the brunch that has over 500,000 views over the past couple of years. But the most insane experience happened while I was in Paris on vacation. Someone asked me where I was from, and I said Delray Beach. Their reaction was, ‘Delray Beach? We’ve heard about this brunch event at Salt7. Have you ever been?’”

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ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS “At first, some were skeptical that we could keep this up on a weekly basis. But we’ve proved those doubters wrong. Many of our guests come to Salt7 for brunch and stay until 5 p.m. It’s a celebratory brunch with 10 or 20 of your closest friends. You don’t come here to just eat and leave, even though we have an amazing chef who won Season 9 of ‘Hell’s Kitchen.’ It’s so much more than a regular Sunday outing.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE “Making sure the energy never dies. We have to come up with new stuff constantly, new experiences for the guests and different themes every week. We especially don’t want guests who are repeat customers getting bored. While every week is unique, we always start out with an opening act that involves dancing around with sparklers, and then the DJ drops this crazy beat, and then the act comes out. Only good times follow that.” FUNNIEST STORY “We still talk about this one. We had a guest—an owner of a big company—who was going through a divorce. Instead of moping over it, he wanted to do the complete opposite, spending as much money as he could along the way. He literally came in and bought every bottle of Champagne and gave them to every guest at brunch that day. He even paid guests $500 each to slide down a table that he greased up with cooking oil. He just crushed it.”

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The Caterer

JASON SAVINO, founder, Potions in Motions Catering KNOWN FOR: Boca Bacchanal, Hearts and Stars Gala, weddings and bat mitzvahs TYPICAL WEEKEND “During season, it’s not surprising to have about 35 events a weekend. That’s 11 to 12 events in one night.” OUR TOWN “To truly make an impact here, event catering has to be cuttingedge and have a wow factor. If you’re adding liquid nitrogen to cocktails but someone else did it three years ago, then you’re old. It’s important to know the trend well before others get wind of it. These days, guests like to experience the process, to see the live action. They like to watch the mixologist physically pick the microgreens from the flats and place them in the cocktail. It’s involving them without actually having them make the drink.”

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WORST MISHAP “Once we had a truck break down on its way to an event. The only backup vehicle we had was a Maserati. I remember packing everything into that Maserati, tearing up its leather with all the crates and chafing dishes that we had jammed into the car, and making multiple trips back and forth from the venue to the broken-down truck. But the party had to go on. We’re not like a restaurant that can hang a sign on the door to say we couldn’t finish service because of a problem in the kitchen. We simply can’t do that to a bride at her wedding or a family at a bar mitzvah.” THE PINCH-ME MOMENT “We catered a huge party hosted by LL Cool J during the last Super Bowl held in Miami. I remember being in the VIP section, surrounded by 200 of the most incredible athletes of all time, from Serena Williams to Joe Namath. It was an incredible feeling for me. Four years ago, I was washing cars, and now I’m next to these celebrities, and they are accessible to me. How wild is that?” 52

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MOST MEMORABLE CELEBRITY EXPERIENCE Virgin America had a big event to celebrate its first-ever nonstop flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, and Richard Branson himself made the inaugural trip. There was a huge party at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to celebrate it, and I was part of the catering team. I’ve been a lifelong Branson fan, and I actually got to spend 15 minutes talking to him. What a dream.

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The Event Planner

SARAH MARTIN, CEO and founder, Experience Epic KNOWN FOR: Dinner in the Sky, the City of Delray Beach’s July Fourth Celebration and the 100-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony WHEN I’M 85... “Each event I plan has to satisfy a unique criteria: When I’m 85 years old, sitting in my rocking chair and thinking about what I’ve done in my life, I have to be able to remember said event. I apply that criteria to everything I do. During the planning process, I constantly ask myself, ‘Will I remember this event for years to come?’ and ‘Will this event be impactful in my life?’ I have to be able to say yes to both questions for me to be truly satisfied.” FIND THE PURPOSE “Events have a responsibility to push eventgoers outside of their boxes. The event needs to contain elements within it that a person wouldn’t experience on an average day. South Florida crowds crave authentic touches, yet ones that they cannot replicate themselves.”

HIGH ABOVE “For the Dinner in the Sky event in 2012, we served dinner 180 feet in the air. For attendees, it was an event that made your adrenaline pump. Even more, I felt we answered all the ‘whys’ that the event threw at us, from highlighting local Delray Beach restaurants to showcasing our sponsors in a unique way. It was like a flare gun in the sky about how special this city is and how it was willing to take a risk with a new event.” SANTA CLAUS IS COMING “One year for the lighting ceremony of the 100-Foot Christmas Tree at Old School Square Park, we were convinced the best way for Santa to make his grand entrance was by helicopter. What a logistical feat! Not only did it take weeks to convince a local news station to allow Santa to ride on its helicopter, we also had to convince the authorities that it was safe. But I would have gone through all of that all over again to see how happy the kids were when they saw Santa flying above them in the helicopter and then shaking each of their hands after he landed.”

VMASTUDIOS

“ When I’m 85 years old, sitting in my rocking chair, and thinking about what I’ve done with my life, I have to remember [each] event...I constantly ask myself, ‘Will I remember this event for years to come?’”

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The Big Event

Tom “Mr. Garlic” Johnston and Nancy Stewart-Franczak

NANCY STEWART-FRANCZAK, president and executive director, The Festival Management Group

ON MAKING EVENTS UNIQUE “We brainstorm and really take a hard look at the community and the demographics. For example, with our millennial crowd, we noticed they like to be entertained; something has to pull them away from the devices in their hands. So at Garlic Fest, we’re introducing a human foosball game in 2020. What better way to be entertained than watching adults act like kids all over again?” THE BIG MOVE “I started getting the feeling Garlic Fest would need to move out of its original downtown Delray Beach site as soon as we started booking national acts, like Buddy Guy, Michael Franti, the Mighty Mighty BossTones and Sister Hazel. We simply had outgrown our space, with more than 30,000 attendees by our fifth year. So we moved Garlic Fest to John Prince Park, and 2020 will be our fourth year there. With the type of attendance we have, limited space can lead to a public safety concern.” 54

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AND SPEAKING OF SAFETY... “After the tragic shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Fest, my phone was ringing off the hook looking for comments on how to keep our event safe. The truth is we’re in an unfortunate age where questions like this are continually being asked. Safety is our biggest concern, and from the beginning we’ve employed a private security team to ensure that. At the core of things, Garlic Fest and other festivals are meant to serve as joyous opportunities to bring the community together. I encourage the community to not live their lives in fear and continue to go out, though it’s important to know basic safety principles, such as locating the nearest exit. We just implemented a new safety alert text system into our events. Staff, police, security, volunteers and attendees can all be alerted to a potential emergency in real time via text.” MEMORABLE GARLIC FEST MOMENTS “There are too many to name, but here goes. Last year, we had a blind couple attend, and they instructed their guide dog to lead them to specific locations. They were close to our Gourmet Alley (our food court) and instructed the dog to take them to food. He immediately led them to the Blue Buffalo sponsor booth, where the attendants were handing out dog food!”

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KNOWN FOR: South Florida Garlic Fest, Delray Affair and Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Fest

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The Nonprofit

WINNIE DIGGINS EDWARDS, executive director, Delray Beach Historical Society KNOWN FOR: Twilight in the Garden, Halloween Fall Fest and Spring Harvest EARLY BEGINNINGS “When I started in 2014, I really did want to bring life to the place, especially since my father was one of the founders of the Delray Beach Historical Society. One of our first gatherings was celebrating the Lake Ida neighborhood. We created a display of the history of Lake Ida and invited all the residents of that community. We had the local restaurant Bud’s Chicken & Seafood, which holds a special place in many of our guests’ hearts, cater the event, and also had live performances by a bluegrass band. About 300 guests came, and it was a way for them to connect with the place in which they live and grew up.”

LOOKING BACK

“The reason that the Historical Society is here is because of the archives, which contains 30,000 items that have been collected since 1964. It’s our job to tell our story from these artifacts, and we have the events that support that and tell people about the history. “We’re honoring what and who came before us; today we are reaping the benefits of living in a beautiful city near the ocean, but it’s the people who came before us who envisioned a village by the sea. Delray Beach was created as a village by the sea—that’s our roots— and maintaining that connection to our founding is important.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE “Our campus contains three historic cottages that each only fit 35-40 people. That limits our indoor capacity, so we do everything outdoors where there is more space. And is there anything more nerve-wracking than planning outdoor events in Florida? Luck has been on our side, though. In five years, we’ve only had to cancel one event due to the rain, and two Halloweens ago, we had to postpone the annual fest to the following day after the weather cleared up.” HISTORICAL TIE-INS “It’s up to us to try to get people to experience history in a fun way. Our exhibit openings are informative and educational. For example, we had an exhibit called Fish Tales that showed more than 400 photographs, most of which were donated by the community. The opening party was very fish- and marine-related. Guests could come in flips-flops and T-shirts, and when they walked in, they got a feel for what it was like living close to the ocean back in the day and the importance of the Gulf Stream. We say this all the time: ‘This is the town’s historical society, not ours.’” Winnie Diggins Edwards november/december 2019

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MA E D IN By Marie Speed

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A O I FL R D The Sunshine State is a cultural force in America; here are just a few of the things weâ€™ve invented

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AIR CONDITIONING

Air conditioning pioneer John Gorrie

Florida evolved from a godforsaken swamp fit for mosquitoes and alligators to the high-end, luxury vacation destination and year-round paradise we know today because of two words: air conditioning. In 1851, Apalachicola physician John Gorrie received a patent for a machine to make ice, as a way of cooling sick patients with tropical diseases. The father of modern air conditioning, Willis Haviland Carrier, created an electrical air conditioning system in 1902, to control the temperature and humidity for a paper manufacturing plant. And the rest is history. “The importance of air conditioning cannot be underestimated in the development of Florida,” says FAU Associate History Professor Evan Bennett, who specializes in the history of Florida. “Nobody would

FLORIDA MAN

Minnesota has Paul Bunyan, Tennessee has Davy Crockett. Even Kansas—boring by any standard—has Buffalo Bill, for God’s sake. But what do we get? Florida Man, that dumber-than-dirt hapless bonehead who has become an enduring meme since 2013 on the internet for almost daily news stories that always begin with “Florida man…” Like “Florida Man Arrested After Argument Over Cheesesteak” or “Florida Man Accused of Robbing Chinese Restaurant at Finger Point” or “Florida Man Caught on Camera Licking Doorbell.” And we wonder why no one gets us.

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move here to deal with the bugs, the swampland, the sun and the heat. Florida would remain off-limits during the summer months, for most people. Because of our climate-controlled environment, Florida now boasts a large permanent year-round population.” Which means we probably invented snowbirds, too.

HAPPY HOUR

Happy Hours R Us, and we think we can justify this state as their launch pad. Literally. According to Emily Bell, writing for VinePair, “the term ‘happy hour’ stumbled into its unofficial ‘discount drinks’ meaning somewhere in the late ‘40s or early

LIGHT BULB Ok, so we have to share this one with New Jersey, but let’s keep in mind Thomas Edison spent his winters in Fort Myers, where he also worked on the light bulb—and more than 1,000 of his other inventions.

‘50s,” and was more literally documented in a Saturday Evening Post article about employees at Cape Canaveral’s Patrick Air Force Base in 1959: ‘They came seeking a place where a man, without neglecting his job, can still find time to fish and swim. Except for those who spend too much during ‘happy hour’ at the bar— and there are a few of those.’” So there you have it. Our happy hours may have had a noble beginning by our very own airmen, whose hallowed traditions we hope to honor as best we can, happily ever after.

NASCAR

It was during the Great Depression when auto mechanic and stock car driver Bill France moved his family south from Washington, D.C., to Daytona in the spring of 1935 to better their chances. He took a number of odd jobs, eventually setting up a car repair business, the 316 Main Street Station. Stock car racing was big, but Daytona was losing its races to places like the Bonneville Salt Flats. France stepped in and helped organize the town’s efforts to retain these races, protect drivers from unscrupulous promoters and set up some ground rules. On December 14, 1947 France met with november/december 2019

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SUNSET CELEBRATIONS We are taking credit for sunset celebrations, given the origin of the one at Mallory Square in Key West, which began in the 1960s when a group of hippies routinely gathered at the square’s pier while tripping on LSD—and in search of the ultimate light show. The ritual grew, evolved into a de facto flea market and then became problematic (as was invariably the case when love children were in charge). Ultimately, key members of the tribe, including Marilyn Kellner (the Cookie Lady), formed the Key West Cultural Preservation Society, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation) in 1984 and negotiated a lease with the City of Key West for the nightly ritual. We do not know what year the performing cats came on board.

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Classic sunset acts at Mallory Square

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THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

We all knew that the late Jupiter resident Nat Reed, who died a year ago, was one of the fiercest protectors of the Everglades—and an environmental hero. But he was also co-author of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 during his tenure as the deputy secretary for the Depart-

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drivers, mechanics and car owners at the Ebony Bar at Daytona’s Streamline Hotel, a gathering that ended with the formation of the National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing, or NASCAR, on February 21, 1948. On April 4, 1953, he proposed a new superspeedway called Daytona International Speedway.

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ment of the Interior, after shutting down a proposed airport north of the Everglades and preserving the diminishing habitat for the endangered Florida panther. In later years, he also founded the 1000 Friends of Florida group.

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BOAT PARADES

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Only in Florida do we celebrate Christmas on the water, with a string of boats of all sizes festooned with Christmas lights, blaring music, creating a dazzling procession along canals and waterways to usher in the season.

“COPS”

According to history.com, the first episode of “COPS” aired in 1989 and featured the men and women of the Broward County Sheriff ’s Department headed by then-

STREAKING

In 1973, two FSU students jumped from a car and ran naked across the college’s legendary Landis Green in the middle of campus, diving into a second car on the other side.

Pictures were picked up by UPI and went “viral” before viral was even possible. This was the first recorded incident of streaking, which became a worldwide fad.

Sheriff Nick Navarro. Thrillist writer Matt Meltzer says “the thought of following around regular people with TV cameras and calling it entertainment seemed ridiculous. But the show that resulted— ’COPS’—became an international sensation” and helped launch dozens of reality TV shows.

GATORADE

Gatorade was launched in 1965 at THE University of Florida (UF) when its football coach, Dwayne Douglas, teamed up with Dr. Robert Cade, a kidney disease specialist at the university, after he noticed the ill effects of heat on his players, from weight loss to dehydration to heat stroke. Cade subsequently developed a drink designed to restore carbohydrates, salt and electrolytes to ailing Gators. In 1966 (under coach Ray Graves), the Gators started drinking Gatorade during summer practices. Not only did the weight loss problem improve, but they also saw a significant drop in the number of players hospitalized for heat exhaustion. Cade also Gatorade before it tasted good

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credited the drink with his team’s 8-2 record that season. Pepsi now produces and markets Gatorade (the University of Florida has made more than $100 million from it) with $1.3 billion in overall sales. Although it is marketed today largely as G2 or G in several different flavors (and actually tastes good), Gator fans know what G really stands for: the Florida Gators—and the scientist who helped build a mighty SEC contender.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT

Legendary Scottish-American explorer John Muir may have launched today’s environmental movement from an experience he had in Florida. During his walk from Kentucky to Florida in the mid-1800s, Muir contracted malaria and went through a “time for contemplation,” according to Jack Davis, professor of environmental history at the University of Florida. It was then he had a “personal revelation,” wrote Hannah Brown in the Tampa Bay Times, in which he would write about the equal value of man with “the smallest transmicroscopic creature” when it comes to the universe. “It was this moment that reframed his way of thinking that perhaps nature is not meant for man, and that some areas of the natural world should be left undisturbed by human influence—a point of view that would later become instrumental in the dawning of conservation movements in

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the states,” Brown wrote. This led to Muir eventually convincing President Teddy Roosevelt to establish our national parks, and becoming the father of the environmental movement we know today.

Inside the Boca Raton Innovation Center on Yamato Road is a tech titan: IBM. The company’s roots in the city go back to the ‘80s, when William Lowe and Philip “Don” Estridge introduced a new personal computer in 1981 that would forever change the technology landscape. Their production was revolutionary in that it pulled products from other companies—such as Microsoft, Intel, Epson and Zenith— rather than building it all themselves. They also thought outside of the box when it came to sales, turning to stores like Sears and Roebuck rather than selling it internally. People clamored for the product, and IBM sold twice the estimate of 250,000 machines in the first 18 months and the staff grew to more than 10,000 employees. Today, IBM is an internationally recognized company, continuing to pave the way in technological progress.

A1A

Jimmy Buffett didn’t exactly invent A1A, but he canonized it in 1974 with his album by the same title. This is the ultimate Florida coastal road—large parts of it designated a Scenic Highway—running along the Atlantic Ocean from Key West all the way up to Fernandina Beach, just south of the Georgia border.

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FOOD FROM FLORIDA STONE CRABS are a statewide delicacy, costing roughly the same amount as one year of college tuition, but worth the splurge now and then during season (Oct. 15 through May 15).

Wally Amos, born in Tallahassee, founded the FAMOUS AMOS cookie brand, which he modified from his aunt Della’s recipe. Little-known facts: One of his first backers was Marvin Gaye, and he also worked as a talent agent and discovered Simon & Garfunkel.

SPRING BREAK

This whole thing was launched in 1934 when the Colgate University men’s swim team came to Fort Lauderdale during Christmas break to practice. So it is true: This really is where the boys were. Things progressed from there, but the rocket booster was Glendon Swarthout’s novel, Where the Boys Are, published in 1960,

ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE belongs to us—and for 50 years our Florida Welcome Stations have been treating visitors to free glasses of OJ.

followed by a movie of the same title later that year. These days, Fort Lauderdale is just one of a gazillion places spring breakers gather—from Florida to other sunny spots across the country.

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Florida may not have been the place that suntan lotion was invented, but it appears

It’s not people food, but it’s CHEWY, now an online giant pet food and pet product retailer based in Dania Beach. In 2017, Chewy logged in revenues of about $2 billion and was acquired by PetSmart for $3.35 billion.

ours was the one that took off, according to Pharmacy Times (and they would know). The first one was invented in 1938 by one Franz Greiter, a Swiss mountain climber who got sunburned on the way up and concocted the first sunscreen. But his product was eclipsed by the one that Miami pharmacist (and WWII airman) Benjamin Green developed in

The legendary Elbo Room

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The original Lilly

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a trip to the beach. In 1956, Coppertone introduced its famous logo of a dog and a little girl in a bathing suit; that sign still stands in homage to Miami’s own suntan lotion, at 7300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami’s MiMo Historic District.

LILLYS

When young socialite Lilly Pulitzer moved to Palm Beach with her husband Peter in the 1950s, she opened a fruit stand in Via Mizner to sell fruit drinks from her husband’s orange groves. The operation turned out to be a messy one, so Lilly “ran up” some brightly patterned shifts that would camouflage the citrus stains. The dresses were a surprise hit with customers and friends, so Lilly opened her own company as president in 1959 to produce them. The craze continued into the ‘80s, when Lilly shut down the company, which was revived in 1993 when Sugartown World bought the rights to Lilly Pulitzer. The brand was reborn, and today there are 75 signature Lilly Pulitzer stores. delray beach magazine

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The 561 Face of Florentine Leather Artistry Jennifer Tattanelli

Along with a fascinating background, designer Jennifer Tattanelli brings handmade leather goods and the old art of weaving to Palm Beach residents, giving them a taste of her heritage and luxury custom designs. While Tattanelli comes from a successful family on both her American mother and Italian father’s side, she has created her own success through expanding the family business. But fashion was not always in Tattanelli’s plan. Originally, she wanted to follow in her greatgrandfather pathologist Dr. James Ewing’s footsteps and majored in both mathematics and physics in college. However, the sewing machine she received when she was 12-years-old seemed to seal her fate in fashion. “I always knew I wanted to work with people and make them feel good, so my original path was going into medicine and research,” said Tattanelli. “I like to make people smile and be happy. I don’t just design for the sake of fashion, I simply design with you. I like to be in contact with my guests, their bodies and their needs. You’re not supposed to fit into my clothes, my clothes and shoes are supposed to fit you.” Jennifer’s Ateliers span from her Italian hometown to The Hamptons and Palm Beach. The Atelier on Worth Avenue is an experience to behold, with colors bursting like a kaleidoscope of nature’s splendor, one of her many inspirations. Elegant couches welcome visitors to sit and enjoy the collections for men and women and sip the same wine served in her Florence restaurant, while shoppers peruse her array of fine leather jackets, bags, dresses and shoes arranged in enticing vignettes. Along with Tattanelli’s customized approach to fashion, her designs offer comfort without having to compromise style. Jennifer Tattanelli does it all, and now you can have it all close to you, at her elegant Florentine Leather Atelier at 214 Worth Avenue. JENNIFER TATTANELLI ATELIER 561-660-7847 jennifertattanelli.com

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The 561 Faces of Concierge One-Stop Real Estate Regency Realty Services

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Igor Shrayev, Mortgage Lender Jana N. Jeansonne, MBA, CIPS, GRI, Broker/Owner Edgar A. Benes, PA, Real Estate Title & Attorney Regency Realty Services is a full service concierge brokerage firm headquartered in Boca Raton with a sophisticated client base that spans the country and the globe for over 17 years and $2 B in sales. At the helm of the organization is Broker/Owner Jana N. Jeansonne MBA, CIPS, GRI, whose 250+ multilingual professionals share her passion for bringing an unparalleled level of service, satisfaction and international sophistication to every aspect of the transaction. In keeping with her client & REALTOR® friendly, “one-stop shopping concept”, a vast resource of preferred reliable vendors are in-house offering their expertise, saving clients time, stress and money! Among the many power players, the dream trio pictured includes: Igor Shrayev, Branch Manager of The Lending Group who has been heavily vested in the South Florida market for over 16 years. As a local 5 Star rated lender, Igor provides a winning combination of a personal touch as well as a slew of unique products for first time home buyers and seasoned homeowners alike. “We are a boutique firm which allows us a clear advantage in both pricing and an outstanding experience”, explains Igor. (954.613.1367, Igor@ImYourMortgageGuy.com) Edgar A. Benes of The Law Offices of Edgar A. Benes, P.A., specializes in both residential and commercial real estate transactions, representing a large variety of individuals and institutions. His firm serves as the legal team for Regency Realty Services, providing legal training on the preparation of real estate contracts, issuance of Title insurance policies and representation of sellers and buyers. (561-866-6075, ebenes@beneslaw.com). Regency Realty dream trio services all Southeast Florida properties and awaits your call….. REGENCY REALTY SERVICES 561-212-6022 Info@RegencyFlorida.com

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The 561 Face of the Art of Practicing Law Zappitell Law Firm

Attorney David Zappitell limits and restricts the number of cases that he takes on at his personal injury law firm in Delray Beach, so that every client is treated like a “big fish in a small sea.” Zappitell considers his firm to be an Old School law practice, achieving great results for people by treating them the way they deserve to be treated. “My people-first strategic approach of practicing law yields excellent results for my clients. Other lawyers seek my advice frequently.It is as much about the process as it is taking care of people and consoling them; part of my job I take very seriously,” he explains. “Each day, I encounter very painful wrongful death cases and am constantly grieving with families who have lost loved ones. And through all of that, what I take away is gratitude for health, and the chance to be happy and able to enjoy all life has to offer. Art is a tremendous part of my life, as my wife Brenda is a renowned, prolific abstract painter. I often go next door to do my work amongst her artwork in the gallery that we own. It gives me a more human, less lawyer-like perspective. The true work of art in my life has actually been raising my three kids. They have been a huge part of my grounding, and who I am as a person,” Zappitell reflects. ZAPPITELL LAW FIRM

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The 561 Face of Family-Focused Dentistry HAB Dental

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Dr. Rosemary Baghdassarian Dr. Rosemary Baghdassarian is a native New Yorker who attended New York University College of Dentistry and then practiced in New York for a few years before starting her South Florida practice in 1997. ”HAB Dental is a concierge practice without the membership fee, where each patient is treated like family and as if they are the only patient in the world. That is what differentiates us; the level of care and compassion provided not only by myself, but all staff members. My patients have my cell phone and my head dental assistant’s number so they can reach us 24 /7. Our phones are always answered by one of our staff members and they will never get an answering machine or service,” explains Dr. Baghdassarian. HAB Dental services include implants, oral surgery, root canals and full mouth reconstruction. “We always make sure all our patients are happy with their results and stand behind our work 100%. I stay current with continuing education and employ the latest techniques. I take my staff with me to training seminars at least twice a year,” says Dr. Baghdassarian. “I also conduct educational seminars at my office. I believe patients should be their own best advocate and arm themselves with as much knowledge as possible. We’re here to support them every step of the way.” HAB DENTAL 561-270-6494 habdentalfla.com

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The 561 Face of Retail Real Estate Katz & Associates

When you walk out the door and Starbucks, Panera Bread and Chipotle are just blocks away it’s all part of a master plan. Assembling the right tenant mix like Fresh Market, Whole Foods, bank branches, Walgreens and gyms is Roxanne Register’s specialty! Roxanne’s noteworthy portfolio of over 40 landlord representations include anchored and mixed-use shopping centers, upscale and pedestrian retail, new development and consulting. With an acute sense of the best location, decades of anticipating owners’ needs and gearing up properties for market, Roxanne prides herself on making the process easy and pleasurable for her clients. “I started in the commercial real estate business over 35 years ago when only 3% of the brokers were women. I have been able to rise to the top and breakthrough in my field due to my stamina and unrelenting focus,” Roxanne explains. “Honesty, integrity, doing what needs to be done, and the ability to fear nothing have been keys to my success.” Always upping her game, Roxanne prides herself on being among the top retail real estate professionals and has taken advantage of every training offered. But most importantly, she explains, “I watched and listened to industry leaders in all aspects of commercial real estate and development. Today I am with Katz & Associates because I wanted to work with a team of retail professionals like myself and we are, Best in Class.” KATZ & ASSOCIATES

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The 561 Face of E-Commerce Entrepreneurial Success SinglesSwag

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Jonathan Beskin Jonathan Beskin took an idea initially inspired by his loneliness as a single parent and turned it into a profitable business that currently generates $14 million+ in annual revenue and over one million verified social media followers, all in just over three years. Shortly after graduating from FAU’s Executive MBA Program in early 2016, Beskin founded SinglesSwag, the first monthly subscription box designed for single women. In May 2016, SinglesSwag shipped its first boxes to less than 50 US subscribers. The company currently ships over 40,000 boxes a month to more than 30 countries worldwide. The boxes contain full-size, trend-setting women’s lifestyle products and jewelry, organic bath and beauty products and artisan-crafted foods. Beskin has scaled the business via social media advertising. While many similar companies outsource their digital advertising, Beskin has managed all aspects of advertising since inception on his own. He currently manages a budget of over $10,000/day on targeted advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat. The company also works with a variety of social media influencers including reality stars from shows like “The Bachelor” and the “Real Housewives” franchise. Beskin’s expertise in digital advertising has generated national recognition and invitations to speak at a variety of industry events. Beskin also founded Mollie Jacob, an all-natural cosmetics brand with national distribution and the jewelry brand, Violet Harper. SINGLESSWAG jonathan@singlesswag.com singlesswag.com

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The 561 Faces of Spine Surgery and Care Florida Spine Associates

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Dr. Philip Saville Dr. Robert Norton Dr. Michael Auerbach Dr. Brian Burrough The Florida Spine Associates team is comprised of renowned board-certified spinal surgeons and pain management physicians, along with an extensive staff of medical professionals providing patients with world-class comprehensive spine care. Dr. Robert Norton received his medical training from the prestigious Jefferson Medical College and completed advanced training in spine surgery at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of the most sought after and prestigious spine fellowship in the country. There, he obtained specialized instruction in the surgical and non-operative management of complex spinal conditions and minimally invasive spine surgery by several pioneers in the field. Dr. Philip Saville completed his schooling and medical degree in England at the University of Leicester, graduating with a first class honors degree. He is the first physician here to train at the top orthopedic hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC (HSS). â€œI bring with me a passion for the latest techniques and management strategies to help my patients.â€? Dr. Brian Burrough brings vast experience and insights to the practice as a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine, and a masterâ€™s degree in Physical Therapy. His approach to all spine related pain, from basic back pain to cancer spinal metastasis is to treat patients with the goal that chronic long term medication will not be needed. Dr. Michael Auerbach is a double board-certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Specialist treating arthritic and neurologic conditions of the spine and joints, post-laminectomy pain, headaches, and many other painful conditions. Dr. Arthur Germain is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in diagnosis, non-invasive treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal conditions. He is particularly interested in complex cases in which previous treatment has been unsuccessful. Dr. Mark Moran, board-certified, fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon is the newest addition to the practice, providing orthopedic care to children, teens and young adults. FLORIDA SPINE ASSOCIATES 561-495-9511 FloridaSpineAssociates.com

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The 561 Face of Natural Looking Permanent Make-up & Lashes Beauty Glam Studio Sometimes, looking natural, doesn’t come naturally. It takes a lot of work for many. Lashes, lips and brows, oh my! When your most noticeable facial features need a boost, and you lack the know-how or tools of the trade, licensed Esthetician, Permanent Makeup Artist, and International Trainer Marie Adkins and her team of experts at Beauty Glam Studio in Boca Raton are there to lend their expertise. Marie, a thirteen year beauty industry aficionado is a member of the Society for Permanent Cosmetic Professionals and adheres to the highest standards and requirements in the industry. She is also Amiea Brand Ambassador 2019 for USA, a designation she earned competing against nationwide contestants. Marie studies and travels around the globe to learn about the latest trends and techniques. Her beauty team consists of Brighid Thompson, a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist and Marissa Lee, a licensed cosmetologist who both specialize in Eyelash Extensions and Lash Lifts, (lashes can be curled with a perm lasting 6-8 weeks). At their studio they strive for the safest and advanced lash application to ensure the health of their clients natural lashes. “I’m one of the few in the United States using the Nano Hair Stroke Brow Technique, a device with an ultrafine Nano needle that creates the individual hair strokes which lasts longer than Microblading with less trauma,” explains Marie. “It’s a specialized advanced technique. Many people travel to my Studio for my natural aesthetics and brows. It feels rewarding to boost my clients’ confidence and make them feel more beautiful.” BEAUTY GLAM STUDIO

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The 561 Face of Boca Grove’s Rejuvenation Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club

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Jennifer M. Jolly, CCM “I was hired in June 2018 to revitalize the Boca Grove brand – a little zest from the days of oranges, Gary Player and the Senior Classic. We continue to be that hidden gem with 444 residences, we just needed to remind people we were here,” explains Jennifer Jolly. “Our Non-Resident Golf Membership adds a lively vibe while providing added competition to club tournaments. Our Glimpse of The Grove program offers potential new homeowners the chance to come for a weekend “stay and play” to experience the Club’s amenities. Both new marketing programs have had success with participants falling in love with the property and coming back to call Boca Grove home.” In keeping with the goal of constant evolution and rebirth, Boca Grove features an exclusive Builder/Renovator Program where qualified builders may take advantage of incentives to renovate properties inside the community. They offer a handful of fully-furnished, beautifullyappointed condominiums that may be rented or purchased with full club amenities. “Boca Grove is a multigenerational community where we cherish our lifestyle. From young children to active seniors, we pride ourselves on offering a wide array of social activities to nurture our youth and foster camaraderie across generational lines while staying environmentally conscious. My job simply boils down to my ability to inspire and enable members to enjoy every day of their lives. Boca Grove is a very special place to be,” Jennifer boasts. BOCA GROVE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB 561- 487-5300 bocagrove.org

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The 561 Face of Digital Marketing Services Victorem Consulting, LLC Jackie Gilliland

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Jackie Gilliland always knew she wanted to start her own company. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing from the University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL). She immediately immersed herself in various roles and industries to gain business experience before founding Victorem Consulting, LLC. Her experience includes International Account Manager with CEVA Logistics servicing Fortune 500 global accounts; Co-founded the Young Supply Chain Professionals (YSCP St. Louis) Networking Group, Account Management at BFM Group, Inc., a full service marketing agency, and Strategic Business Development for the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation. Jackie is currently working with two start-ups in the health tech space, growing her digital marketing company, and with her Dad’s real estate brokerage firm. In 2016 Jackie founded Victorem Consulting, LLC. “In marketing, efficacy in communicating a brand’s story and messaging is the foundation for a company’s success. My middle name is Victoria, which means Victorious, but I wanted my brand to be more encompassing. I researched and discovered that Victorem stands for victory in Latin, the root of most languages spoken today. Thus, my company name was born,” explains Jackie “My boutique firm serves private clients in a variety of industries (B2B & B2C) offering scalable marketing solutions in digital advertising, SEO, brand development, website development, social media content and management, listings and review management, innovative 3D video tours and more. I look forward to helping you grow.” VICTOREM CONSULTING, LLC 636-579-6545 boutiqueagencysolutions.com

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The 561 Face of Medical Malpractice Dedication

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Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen Trial Lawyers Gary M. Cohen, Partner Attorney Gary M. Cohen, is one of the few, if not the only, lawwyer in South Florida to solely practice medical malpractice for the past 40 years. “I fell into this profession as a young man when a doctor/lawyer who practiced medicine at night and law during the day took me under his wing. That’s how I got involved and stay involved. I’m fascinated by the medicine, the challenge and mostly by the ability to help families survive after they become victims of malpractice,” he explains. Mr. Cohen handles many cases of women who died while giving birth or were catastrophically injured. “A recent USA Today article states that we are the worst country in the industrialized world when it comes to women having injuries or dying while giving birth. Sadly, 90% of these cases are a result of malpractice or negligence. Many times the women bleed to death or go into a coma or a vegetative state. When I take on these, or any of my cases, I become part of my clients’ families, not only for the great satisfaction from knowing that the catastrophically injured can successfully fight the billion dollar insurance and medical industry to receive their just compensation, but to help them get their lives back as best they can. I live with their pain every day too, and I’m emotional about it. If I wasn’t, and if this was just a business for me, I could’ve left it a long time ago. What’s most important is that I feel that I make a difference.” GROSSMAN ROTH YAFFA COHEN 561-367-8666 Grossmanroth.com

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The 561 Faces of Board Certified Dental Excellence South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Jeffrey Ganeles, DMD, FACD Frederic J. Norkin, DMD Liliana Aranguren, DDS, MDSc Samuel Zfaz, DDS

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“It is astonishing that about 47% of Americans have some degree of periodontal disease, characterized by bleeding gums, loose teeth and chronic bad breath, even though many of these people already see a dentist. This problem is associated with heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancer, erectile dysfunction, and more. Young people need to know treating and managing these problems early is vital,” warns Dr. Zfaz. “In our practice, we have the expertise, knowledge and technology to take care of you; while minimizing pain, aggravation and risk—the negatives associated with having dental treatment,” explains Dr. Norkin, “We excel at permanently replacing teeth that may be lost to cavities, decay, neglect, trauma or bone loss with dental implants. In 2002, we trademarked a service called TeethToday®. Using it, we immediately reverse years of dental problems, disease and disappointment and permanently transform peoples’ smiles and lives quickly, efficiently, safely and predictably,” says Dr. Ganeles. The doctors helped create, test and obtain FDA approval for the world’s first robotic system for precise implant surgery and are still the only group in South Florida to have one. They also use lasers, advanced imaging, digital bite analysis and other technology, and offer sedation by a Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist. Emergencies happen and losing a tooth can be catastrophic. Ordinarily the doctors can permanently replace the tooth in as little as one day. You do not need a referral to see them, just pick up the phone. “We are an outstanding team of dentists; all Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery who share a dedication to excellence and passion for our patients. We care!” adds Dr. Aranguren. SOUTH FLORIDA CENTER FOR PERIODONTICS & IMPLANT DENTISTRY 561-912-9993 flsmile.com

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The 561 Face of the Healthiest Beds in the World Essentia–The World’s Only Natural Memory Foam Mattress Jack Dell’Accio Inspired by two family members who had suffered from cancer, Jack Dell’Accio, founder and CEO of Essentia, came to the realization that just as the ill are feeling the effects of a poor mattress, healthier people are also being exposed to it, unwillingly and unknowingly. Founded in 2006, Essentia is the only mattress rated highest on the six essential key elements for healthy sleep: temperature control, allergy friendly, whole body comfort, optimized sleep, clean air environment and proper posture. “Through several studies (white papers), wellness institutions, health specialists endorse us as the healthiest beds in the world for highest level recovery. Among other sports, Essentia serves approximately 25% of professional hockey players who request our products everywhere they go in order to maintain the level of sleeping, cooling and comfort,” Jack explains. “My mission is to make these beds available to everyone, that’s why we’ve developed categories from Hybrid to fully customized mattresses, each of which are always best in class. Our beds are dense and durable with organic latex and a lot of elasticity which gives the cradling comfort. We’ve also seen that infants and children sleep longer and uninterrupted in our beds. When you offer a chemical-free environment that cradles you properly, it’s a game changer on how people feel,” says Jack. “Our customers and staff at our Boca store at 110 East Boca Raton Road are as passionate about our products as I am. That’s been the real driver for me.” ESSENTIA

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The 561 Face of Baseball’s Game of Life Mo Vaughn Baseball Academy

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Mo Vaughn Mo Vaughn knows what it takes to be a success on the field and in life. His love of the game of baseball flourished throughout his 12-year career in the Majors, including becoming a three-time All Star Player and an MVP award recipient in 1995. His lessons learned about the impact of positive coaching inspired him to share his experiences with his young son, and other 5-12 year olds at the Mo Vaughn Baseball Academy in Boca Raton. In 2017 Vaughn started coaching in an all-star situation. His team came in second place in their division’s World Series. When it rained for three weeks and his team wasn’t able to practice, Vaughn took matters into his own hands. “I created a space in Boca Raton where we can train inside and use the game to teach life lessons,” explains Vaughn. Clinic Director Joe Cossuto moved here from their mutual hometown to share Vaughn’s vision and help coach the Boca PawSox. “He’s a great instructor and communicator who knows the game on both sides of the ball,” explains Vaughn. “Together, along with retired MLB players and MLB coaches we provide professionallevel training six days a week including pitching, catching, hitting, defense and advanced skills. We’re here to teach what matters. I want my parents to pick up their kids at the end of the day and say, ‘I got my money’s worth, and my child got so much more.’ ” MO VAUGHN BASEBALL ACADEMY 561-465-8560 movaughnbaseballacademy.com

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The 561 Faces of Financial Advisors Empowering Women UBS Financial Services Inc. Nathalie Tremblay, First Vice President, Wealth Management Carey Shuffman, Director, Strategic Women’s Client Segment Susan Hutcheon, Account Vice President Financial Advisors Nathalie Tremblay and Susan Hutcheon, who both work in the UBS Palm Beach office, have made it their mission to bring the message of “Own Your Worth” to their local communities. As part of its commitment to serving women, UBS published a flagship piece of intellectual capital, “Own Your Worth,”* that explores the topic of women’s financial decision-making. In this report, UBS conducted global research with hundreds of female divorcees and widows, and thousands of married couples. They found that many widowed and divorced women said they wish they had been more involved in their finances while they were part of a couple, yet many women in couples said they defer the major long-term financial decisions to their partners. Nathalie and Susan leverage the experience of Carey Shuffman, Head of Women’s Strategy at UBS. Carey and her team develop supporting research, host seminars and events, and also drive meaningful conversations and action to encourage women to take their seat at the “money table.” Nathalie and Susan draw upon their experience in financial services and the research of UBS to advise women and help them participate more meaningfully in their financial lives. Together, Nathalie and Susan seek to empower women to own their worth. UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

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561-659-9532 Ubs.com/team/vanhoektremblay *Full report available upon request. Nathalie Tremblay is a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services Inc. a subsidiary of UBS AG, Member FINRA/SIPC in 525 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 1500. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. In providing wealth management services to clients, we offer both investment advisory and brokerage services which are separate and distinct and differ in material ways. For information, including the different laws and contracts that govern, visit ubs.com/workingwithus IS1904702, Expires 9/30/2020.

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The 561 Face of REX (Restaurant, Entertainment, Xperience) Rex Baron Survivors Kitchen/VREX Lounge Rex Baron, the second in a network of vigilante outposts set for national expansion by restaurant group Rex Gryphon, is an interactive, multi-sensory experiential destination meeting place, dining haven and watering hole “where the art of food meets the art of survival.” The avant-garde post-apocalyptic themed restaurant concept engages guests (aka survivors) with characters (aka vigilantes, the “good guys…and gals”) who together are building a peaceful, inclusive new world. This South Florida outpost is named for its own lead vigilante Rex Baron and features a collection of authentic fashion-infused vigilante persona art exhibits (clothed in recovered Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Gaultier couture). “Guests will find a casual, upscale sanctuary where food, culture, community, interactive tech and art survive and thrive,” shared hospitality industry veteran Michael Norris who leads the development of Rex Gryphon’s outposts. “It’s where ‘urbanites’ are encouraged to create and share their own experiences, food and cocktails surprise and visits to the hi-tech HD Sports Hangar and ‘Lamborghini-level’ VREX Lounge (with 32 virtual reality and simulation stations) engage survivors in thrill-seeking ‘bucket list’ escapes.” Rex Baron’s menu features Modern American cuisine focused on quality, locally sourced ingredients; fresh vegetables, highest grade of organic meats, seafood, poultry and spice blends and “unusually served” cocktails. Open from lunch to late night (2 a.m. with live entertainment on the weekends!), and located in the Nordstorm wing of the Town Center at Boca Raton, Rex Baron can be reserved for large private and corporate functions. REX BARON SURVIVORS KITCHEN/VREX LOUNGE

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The 561 Face of Insurance Claim Assistance Horizon Public Adjusters

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Jarroed Adler Whether dealing with the aftermath of hurricane or storm damage; a plumbing leak in your home or office; a fire that ravaged your business, or mold that has made your home uninhabitable, dealing with insurance companies to recover your losses is what Jarroed Adler does every day as a public adjuster for Horizon Public Adjusters. “I am hired to evaluate and analyze the claim and provide an estimate that is reasonable and sufficient for the damages that have occurred,” explains Jarroed. “I can confidently say that I have never had a client disappointed that they did not receive enough funds to make their situation whole again.” From a small residential claim to a large commercial claim, every effort is made to ensure that clients receive the compensation to rebuild their property. Jarroed is proud to represent a company with 35 years of expertise, and puts in the same energy and dedication for his clients who stand to recover a few thousand dollars, as the one that tops his success story list, with over $6 million recovered on a previously denied claim for a commercial property. “I stay extremely busy just from word of mouth referrals from contractors who have worked on rebuilding homes and businesses I represented. At a time when people need help rebuilding their dwellings and lives, I’m happy to make the process easier for them, financially and emotionally,” says Jarroed. HORIZON PUBLICA ADJUSTERS 561-374-4944 Horizonpublicadjusters.com

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The 561 Face of Serving the Community’s Final Wishes Boca Raton Mausoleum

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Fritz Miner Fritz Miner considers himself “Old Boca.” Since moving to Boca Raton in the early 1960’s he feels a strong connection to the generations of families he has known, having grown up here and seeing them through their most difficult times of grief. In 2013 Fritz became the General Manager of Boca Raton Mausoleum, an all-faith facility comprised of 30 buildings, offering interior and exterior crypts and niches in serene settings. Located on the grounds of the Boca Raton cemetery, the Mausoleum is where Fritz feels at home consoling mourners and giving them reason to smile despite their loss. “I am a compassionate person who just wants to help people. If I can have a positive impact during one of life’s toughest events, then I’ve done my job,” he explains. After a long career in the financial services industry, Fritz was offered the General Manager role by relatives of his family who have owned and operated the business for over 45 years. Fritz is joined by an experienced staff of counselors who offer grief support, connect families with local clergy and funeral directors, and help facilitate final arrangements. Fritz advises, “Making final plans in advance of one’s passing is a true blessing to the loved ones you leave behind and alleviates the anxiety families face having to make decisions at a time they are emotional and grief-stricken. I am here to be a useful resource for families.” BOCA RATON MAUSOLEUM 561-391-5717 Bocaratonmausoleum.com

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DPR South Florida’s regional safety lead, Wendy Foor, shows young women of The Milagro Center how to use a leveler during the Girls Go Build program.

GIRLS GO BUILD WHAT: The Milagro Center partnered with the City of Delray Beach for a handson learning program for girls to learn about career opportunities in math and science. DPR Construction led a workshop for girls to roll up their sleeves and learn about building and fixing things—as well as the confidence that they can. WHERE: The Milagro Center DPR South Florida’s regional safety lead, Wendy Foor, shows young women of The Milagro Center how to safely use a drill during the Girls Go Build program.

DPR Construction volunteers and The Milagro Center students pose with handmade toolboxes during the Girls Go Build program.

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FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA WHAT: Florida state officials, including Department of Agriculture

Commissioner Nikki Fried, visited the Palm Beach County branch of Feeding South Florida to learn more about the organization and its mission as a hunger relief agency. The group participated in a roundtable discussion, toured the facility and helped pack emergency disaster relief boxes. In 2019, Feeding South Florida provided more than 21 million pounds of food and 17.5 million meals in Palm Beach County alone.

WHERE: Feeding Palm Beach County in Boynton Beach Rep. David Silvers and Commissioner Nikki Fried volunteered their time to pack food boxes.

Rep. Tina Scott Polsky and Commissioner Christina Romelus help pack emergency disaster relief boxes.

Rep. Michael Caruso and Rep. Joseph Casello participated in packing disaster relief boxes while visiting the Palm Beach County branch of Feeding South Florida.

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ELISABETTA’S GRAND OPENING WHAT: Big Time Restaurant Group celebrated the opening of its latest dining concept, Elisabetta’s Ristorante, on Atlantic Avenue. A VIP Opening Party was hosted at the new restaurant, including namesake Chef Lisabet Summa, Chef Louie Bossi and Big Time owner Todd Herbst. The event benefited Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach. WHERE: Elisabetta’s

Chef Lisabet Summa, co-owner of Elisabetta’s

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Late Nights at Rose’s Daughter!

Bastardo’s Patio features full bar, artisan, Neapolitan pizzas, music, post-movie snacks & late dinners Daily café breakfast 7:00 - 11:00am Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday - until midnight Thursday, Friday, Saturday - until 1:00am Happy Hour: Daily 5:00 – 6:00pm Closed Mondays

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V&S Deli

2621 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/395-5206

ew Yorkers Vinny and Sal Falcone opened V&S deli in Boca in the dead of summer 34 years ago. “We said, where is everybody? But slowly and surely, it caught on,” Sal says. Which is a little like saying the internet “caught on,” given the popularity of the place these days. At lunchtime, there is a line out the door, but the business is steady all day, seven days a week. There is no one in Boca or Delray or Pompano who hasn’t had a V&S sandwich, from the impossibly fresh Italian to a meatball parm sub that’ll make you cry. And to think it all started in Flushing, Queens, with a little show called “Miami Vice.” “One night Vinny and I and our wives were in Vinny’s living room watching

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‘Miami Vice’—true story—so I say to Vinny, ‘You know what? Let’s go to Miami for vacation.’ He goes, ‘Screw it—let’s just move down there.’ I said, ‘Sure, why not? Let’s open a business.’” “We were young,” Vinny says. “We were just, ‘Why not? Let’s try something new.’ “And here we are.” The brothers were the first generation of their Italian family to be born in America, and both had worked in pizzerias and delis in New York. They moved to Fort Lauderdale at first and worked their way north until they found this location, and decided Boca could use an Italian deli. They opened it in August of 1985. Sal says the secret to their success is “quality” and “consistency.”

“And kindness.” He says, ”You’ll read in anything that’s been written about us that our crew is second to none in kindness.” Vinny and Sal know their regulars by name, and Vinny recalls a loyal customer telling him years ago to “stay small.” “I’m old school,” he says. “I’ve always worked with people who have the same values. I’m happy with our little group and this little store. It takes care of all of us.” Sal says what’s kept him going is his enduring passion for the business, “and seeing everyone elated, smiling, when they eat our subs. That’s what keeps me going.” And Vinny? “Never say die.” —Marie Speed

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[ dining guide ] DINING KEY $ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+

DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$

50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$ angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas—16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $ apeiro kitchen & bar—14917 Lyons Road. Mediterranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccanspiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/501-4443. $$

atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon

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aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

the banyan—189 N.E. Second Ave. American. Snuggled under its namesake banyan tree in Pineapple Grove, this modern restaurant boasts a bright pink neon bar with bright cocktails, too. Try the purple Aviation gin cocktail paired with the Maryland crab bites or the Yum-Yum shrimp with spicy-sweet sriracha aioli. Sliders, tacos, mac trios and flatbreads do not disappoint. Order the crème brûlée cheesecake if it’s available. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/563-8871. $$

batch gastropub—14813 Lyons Road. Gastropub. Definitely try the homemade batches of cocktails on tap, which give this west Delray gastropub its name. The artisanal mixes boast ingredients such as H.M. Tonic No. 22—the crisp, tangy part of a very good gin and tonic. The heirloom tomato and feta salad is a highlight with Champagne vinaigrette dressing. Also popular are the brisket and short rib burgers, the avocado toast and the chicken Caesar. But the drinks are what you’ll remember. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/877-0000. $$

burt & max’s—9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. This very popular restaurant is one of the mainstays of Delray Marketplace, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s Grille have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and baconwrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$ cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$

cabo flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road. Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another— that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the crispy tuna tacos. Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $

beg for more izakaya—19 S.E. Fifth Ave. Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the small plates full of everything except sushi. No sushi. And that’s fine. Try the takoyaki (octopus balls), the crispy salmon tacos and anything with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice. There are pasta, teriyaki and simmered duck with bok choy dishes—or 16 varieties of yakitori (food on skewers). You’ll be back to beg for more. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/563-8849. $$

caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the housemade pasta with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served with San Marzano tomato sauce. For breakfast, indulge in a crab meat benedict, and for dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-9404. $$

brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. Ameri-

city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This styl-

can. The regular menu of this Pineapple Grove favorite always has satisfying dishes. Its specilaties include crab tortellini with black truffles, chicken meatballs with coconut broth and cashews, plus signature dessert, pistachio crème brûlée. Spirits and house cocktails steeped in speakeasy style are paired with an ever-changing menu. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$

ish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with jumbo crab cake and jalapeño cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly. 561/450-7557. $$

cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steakhouse favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$ dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it november/december 2019

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[ dining guide ] a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms too, like shaken-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232 $$

deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $

el camino—15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend

of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$

fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$

the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary

il girasole—2275 S. Federal Highway. Northern

American. This small restaurant has emerged as a Delray standard-bearer, with a menu thst changes often, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$

Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for more than three decades. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the calves brains. • Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-3566. $$

harvest seasonal grill & wine bar—11841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken. Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$

j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave.

henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and

Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue— owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$

jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5774. $$

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joseph’s wine bar—200 N.E. Second Ave. Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair—owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$

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la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. True culinary professionals turn out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$ latitudes ocean grill—2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food. This oceanfront restaurant is a gem tucked inside the Delray Sands resort. From the airy, bubbly interior to the raw bar, the décor is soothing and fun. Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$$

lemongrass bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this a popular destination. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/544-8181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/733-1344). $ the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$

park tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

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prime—29 S.E Second Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, november/december 2019

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141 NW 20th Street B-21 Boca Raton • 561.393.1201 Baking for a good cause: A portion of our proceeds will benefit research for Multiple Sclerosis.

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[ dining guide ] so with a bit of work this good-looking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5845. $$$

racks fish house + oyster bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, one of South Florida’s well-known restaurateurs, has a hit in Delray Beach with this updated throwback to classic fish houses. The design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$ scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neapolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neapolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $

sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$ taverna opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can TinRoof DBM SO19.indd 1

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order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$

terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center at this spot. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$

tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classy, classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/272-1944. $$$

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Holiday Do’s and Don’ts Forget the recycled bottle of wine and the fruitcake; give your host a gift from the kitchen

ell, the holidays are already here and I can’t believe it. Thanksgiving followed four weeks later by Christmas and Chanukah and then 2020. Where do the years go? Today, that’s a question we’re all asking, but there’s no answer. The late Andy Rooney once said about aging, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.”

But the holidays are different. OK, so I’m old—79—but I still look forward to this time of year, the parties, the shopping and gift giving, being reunited with old friends you haven’t see in ages, the songs that define the season. It’s a special time of the year both socially and spiritually. And who doesn’t love a holiday party? The hosts go all out with food, music and over-the-top decorating. But I’m bored when I walk into the host’s home and see bottles of wine, standing at parade rest, in their foyer. It’s a sign of those indolent souls who choose the line of least resistance by taking that old standby, a bottle of wine, to their host’s home as a “thank you”. The bottle of vino chosen is usually a vintage bottle that’s been gathering dust in their basements or one taken on-the-run from your “best” wine collection—the one that is primarily from Costco. This holiday season, be imaginative when you’re invited to a party. Break the habit of picking up the nearest bottle of wine before heading to the party, and instead, take a gift prepared in your kitchen. They’re inexpensive, can be prepared quickly and, most importantly, add a personal touch. Below is my mom’s recipe for buckeyes, a chocolate delight that will surprise your host and put you in the holiday spirit.

Mary Eagen Shuff’s Buckeyes ½ pound butter, softened 1 ½ pound confectioner’s sugar 1 pound chunky peanut butter 12 ounces package semi-sweet chocolate ¼ wafer paraffin wax Combine butter and sugar. Gradually add peanut butter and shape into walnut-sized balls. Chill for several hours on a cookie sheet. Melt chips in double boiler and add wax. When blended, spear peanut butter ball with toothpick and dip into chocolate, leaving a small area showing at the top—which makes it look like a buckeye. A heart shaped plate with six buckeye cookies

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[ community connection ] B Y R I C H P O L L A C K

Ingrid Robinson Founder, Artists and Charities Hand in Hand

THEN: A successful fashion

industry buyer in California, Ingrid Robinson found her life spinning out of control after her 28-year-old daughter, Michelle, died of a drug overdose in 1998. “I was a walking zombie; there was nothing left of me,” she recalls. After earning a master’s in psychology and starting a second career as a marriage and family therapist, Robinson encountered another setback via a legal battle that cost her just about everything she owned. She moved to Delray Beach with no job, no money and knowing almost no one. And then Robinson discovered an art room and “started to paint and paint and paint,” she said. Soon word spread about her paintings, and Robinson was selected to participate in a two-woman show at Arts Garage in Delray Beach, with 20 of her works on display. “There’s no way I could have painted if it wasn’t for Michelle,” she said. “Every time I take a stroke, Michelle is with me.”

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“I want to give artists another venue to have their voices heard, and I want to give back to the community in a big way. For me, it’s go big or go home.”

AARON BRISTOL

NOW:

Robinson, now 73, came up with the idea of putting together art shows with 20 percent of sales benefiting nonprofit organizations. Forming Artists and Charities Hand in Hand, Robinson recruited another 30 or so artists and put on shows that raised thousands of dollars for the Mandel Jewish Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens and the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Next is her biggest challenge: a fine art show Nov. 2-3 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; donations accepted) with 100 artists at the Palm Beach County Convention Center— with proceeds going to Armory Art Center, Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

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