father's day - News - The Coastal Star2024-03-19T11:29:04Zhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/father%27s+dayClassic cars draw crowdhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/classic-cars-draw-crowd2023-06-28T14:41:22.000Z2023-06-28T14:41:22.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12127782700,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12127782700,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12127782700?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><em><strong>ABOVE:</strong> A crowd gathers at the 11th annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, which drew more than 100 vehicles. Proceeds benefited Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.</em><br /><em><strong>BELOW:</strong> The grille of a 1958 Buick Riviera Estate Wagon. </em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12127783465,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12127783465,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12127783465?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><br /><strong><em>Photos by Tim Stepien</em></strong><br /><strong><em>/The Coastal Star</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12127786268,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12127786268,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12127786268?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></em><em><strong>ABOVE:</strong> A crowd gathers at the second annual Delray Beach Concours d’Elegance, which brought together more than $70 million worth of collectible, rare and vintage vehicles to Old School Square for Father’s Day weekend.<br /><strong>BELOW:</strong> Detail of a 1967 Amphicar Model 770. </em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12127785492,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12127785492,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12127785492?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><br />Photos by Tim Stepien<br />/The Coastal Star</em></strong></p></div>Father's Day: Proud Papashttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/father-s-day-proud-papas2023-05-30T16:55:10.000Z2023-05-30T16:55:10.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">With Father’s Day on June 18, we asked a handful of thoughtful dads to tell us what parenthood has taught them — in 150 words or fewer. Boy, did they deliver! Here are </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">their words of wisdom.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Compiled by Mary Thurwachter</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173001301,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173001301,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173001301?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a><em>‘Being a dad has taught me my meaning of life,’ says Lantana real estate agent Shaun Miller, the father of five boys. Four of them joined Miller at Lantana Beach: (l-r) Lennon, 19, Koah, 3, Morrison, 24, and Macleod, 18. <strong>INSET BELOW:</strong> Shaun Miller with youngest son, 10-month-old Fynn. <strong>Photo provided</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"> <strong>Shaun Miller, 49, runs a real estate company, James D. Miller Properties, with his father and brother. Lives in Lantana.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173853098,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173853098,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173853098?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="163" /></a></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">There’s this Bible verse, </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><em>Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,</em></span><br /> <span style="font-size:10pt;"><em>The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,</em></span><br /> <span style="font-size:10pt;"><em>So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. </em></span><br /> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">It’s one of my favorites because it stirs feelings of strength, humility, joy and honor all at the same time. My five boys. My legacy. My prize. My defenders. My joy.</span><br /> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Being a dad has taught me my meaning of life. The preciousness of an embrace. The adventure of a backyard. The absolute agony of a skinned knee. The intricacies of a Lego build. The importance of manners. The gift of sacrifice. I have learned that my love for my boys represents God’s love for all of us, a fatherly love that is deeper and wider and vaster than I can imagine.</span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173203078,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173203078,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173203078?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="394" /></a>Dr. Jacob D. Steiger of Highland Beach earned his pilot’s license and celebrated with his sons Ben, 5, and Sam, 2. ‘Embracing their uniqueness has taught me the beauty of diversity, the power of self-expression and the joy of witnessing their authentic selves flourish,’ he says.<br /> </em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Dr. Jacob D. Steiger, 45, owner and surgeon at Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton. Lives in Highland Beach.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173853075,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173853075,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173853075?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="264" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">I’ve learned the importance of allowing my kids to be their own unique individuals. I've come to understand that their journey is distinct from mine, and it’s crucial to foster their individuality and let their personalities shine.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">My role is not to mold them into mini versions of myself or to impose my own dreams upon them, but rather to support and encourage their passions and aspirations. I've discovered that by providing them with a nurturing and accepting environment, I enable them to explore their interests, make their own choices and grow into the people they are meant to be.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Embracing their uniqueness has taught me the beauty of diversity, the power of self-expression and the joy of witnessing their authentic selves flourish. Through this, I've come to realize that being a dad means celebrating and embracing the individuality of my children and allowing them to carve their own path in life.”<em><br /> </em></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173353684,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173353684,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173353684?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="650" /></a><em>Hal Stern, at far left with wife Marjorie, has three children and four grandkids. From left are daughter Rebecca, 35, holding Poppy, 12 weeks; her husband, Brant, holding son Mac, 3; Brant’s mother, Mona Fischer; son-in-law Lee holding Jack, 3, with daughter Rachel, 41, and eldest grandchild Madeline, 4½; son Aaron, 44, and his significant other, Sasha. The dog is Bean.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Hal Stern, 72, retired lawyer, lives in Delray Beach. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">What I’ve learned from being a father is that each child is different and that means that I had to modify my behavior and expectations if I was going to have a meaningful relationship with each of them.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">This seems simple and obvious, but I have also learned that simple isn’t necessarily easy. In fact, simple is hard.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">I have also learned that as a father of adults, I am here to offer my assistance but not advice. That also sounds simple, but it can be, at times, very hard.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173517655,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173517655,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173517655?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="675" /></a>David Ogman of Boca Raton seeks a cure for the genetic brain disease that afflicts his 7-year-old son, Jordan (shown as a toddler).</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>David Ogman, 46, senior vice president at Citi Private Bank in Palm Beach. Lives in Boca Raton.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">What being a father has taught me is that things will never go as planned, and no one can train you to be ready for what’s coming.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">My now 7-year-old son, Jordan, is dying of a rare, fatal, Jewish genetic brain disease. When the neurologist diagnosed Jordan, she told us that “there is no treatment, there is no hope, and there is no cure!”</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Today, I’m developing Jordan’s cure in partnership with several university scientists who are collaborating with me to save Jordan. Info: SavingJordan.org</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11173697853,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11173697853,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11173697853?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="640" /></a></strong><em>Chris Sandleitner with his sons, Grady, 7, and Dane, 6.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Chris Sandleitner, 49, finance executive. Lives in Delray Beach.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Being a father has taught me that the most important thing is to be present. Trying to set a good example makes me focus on what’s important, and for me that is my family.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Fatherhood is a ton of work but worth every second (and is a lot of fun — I get to be a kid again). It brings out the best in me, and that happy responsibility is something I get to pass along to my boys. I am looking forward to what comes as they grow and mature. I hope I can continue to set a good example and become a better person along the way in this amazing journey.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Oh, and I have learned how to manage huge amounts of laundry!<br /> </p>
<p style="text-align:right;"><em> </em></p></div>Dining: In Boca Raton kitchen, every day is Father’s Dayhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/dining-in-boca-raton-kitchen-every-day-is-father-s-day2023-05-30T15:12:16.000Z2023-05-30T15:12:16.000ZPippihttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/Pippi<div><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11172091294,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11172091294,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="496" alt="11172091294?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></strong><em>A sampling of tapas at Medi Terra in Boca Raton’s Royal Palm Place. <strong>BELOW:</strong> Michael Velicu is chef; his son Daniel is in charge of hospitality and operations. <strong>Photos provided by Bronwyn Knight</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11172126466,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11172126466,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="329" alt="11172126466?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a>By Jan Norris</strong></p>
<p>Medi Terra in Boca Raton is the culmination of a dream for the father-son team of Michael and Daniel Velicu.</p>
<p>The Velicus, who both live in eastern Boca Raton, opened the small chef-driven spot in the former Cafe Sapori in Royal Palm Place in late 2022.</p>
<p>Michael, 65, is the creative chef, while Daniel, 35, is the chief of hospitality and operations manager.</p>
<p>It’s challenging to have family in the restaurant business together, particularly of two generations, yet this works out, Daniel said.</p>
<p>“Like any good couple or partnership you have your ups and downs and good days and bad days,” he said. “But the outcome is very rewarding.”</p>
<p>The pair, originally from New Jersey, always dreamed of building a restaurant from scratch. It all began with a mid-life career swing.</p>
<p>“My father had a lifelong career as a structural engineer. In his mid-40s, he had a pretty dramatic pivot,” Daniel said.</p>
<p>A gift to take classes at the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York City, under the tutelage of masters such as Jacques Pepin and Andre Soltner, turned Michael’s creative hobby into a new career. </p>
<p>He became chef/owner of Mediterraneo in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and for 17 years won awards for his cuisine.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Daniel pursued his career in hotel hospitality, working for the Waldorf Astoria. At Hilton Hotels International he became director of catering and events for the Americas.</p>
<p>After the worst of the pandemic passed, Michael Velicu moved to Boca Raton to be near his son, and they brought their dream to fruition. The space in Royal Palm Place became available, and they decided to take a chance on it, Daniel said. </p>
<p>“My father is the creative artist; he’s responsible for providing the dishes, the flavors and ingredients. That leaves me with the operational part. I execute his vision, more or less.</p>
<p>It’s front-of-house versus back-of-house,” Daniel said.</p>
<p>Together they work out dishes and service “for the best guest experience from the time they enter the door till after they leave,” Daniel said, with follow-up on digital media. </p>
<p>Cuisine in the 90-plus-seat restaurant is coastal western Mediterranean. Dishes from France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco pepper the specials and fixed menus. “We recommend the tapas for first-time guests. They can experience a variety of what we offer on the menu,” Daniel Velicu said.</p>
<p>Popular dishes include a half roasted duck. “It’s something we launched skeptically, not knowing if Boca was a duck crowd. It was absolutely wildly successful,” Daniel said. “A beautiful half a duck, roasted with crispy skin. So juicy and tender inside, finished with a French prep — a duck a l’orange sauce with Grand Marnier and orange juice. It’s accompanied by fingerling potatoes roasted in the duck fat. A decadent dish.”</p>
<p>Paella Valenciana, consisting of saffron rice mixed with chicken and a seafood variety of clams, calamari, shrimp, scallops and chorizo, is a favorite. “The traditional paella calls for rabbit but we think that might be a little too avant garde here,” Daniel said.</p>
<p>A daily selection of fresh seafood yields his favorite: branzino over squid-ink risotto and asparagus. He also recommends the corvine served on a bed of butterbeans with ginger and shallots.</p>
<p>An Old World wine list accompanies the menu, Daniel said. </p>
<p>You can expect to see both father and son at the restaurant daily; visits from the chef to table are common, unlike their menu.</p>
<p>“We’re here to provide the food connoisseur an alternative to the pasta, sushi, taco and other restaurants opening here,” Daniel said. “We’re proud of our quality and creative, unique menu.”</p>
<p><em>Medi Terra, Royal Palm Place, 301 Via De Palmas, #99, Boca Raton. Open Monday to Saturday, noon-3 p.m. for lunch, 5-10 p.m. for dinner. Phone 561-367-9779 for reservations; <a href="https://mediterraboca.com">https://mediterraboca.com</a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Father’s Day dinner? Try a steakhouse</span></p>
<p>From upscale and modern, to classic bustling big rooms, South County has numerous steakhouses to please Dad on his day June 18.</p>
<p>Father’s Day is easier to navigate than Mother’s Day if you’re eating out. But keep in mind that only a few steakhouses serve lunch, so plan ahead and make reservations.</p>
<p>Take a look at the menus online. They often don’t display prices, but expect to spend big bucks. Prime and choice steaks are pricey, still considered a luxury food, and costs for restaurants have risen even over last year’s leap. Side dishes at most steakhouses are a la carte; order them for sharing, because portions are substantial.</p>
<p>To counter some of the sticker shock, many steakhouses have begun offering other entree choices, or smaller plates, including vegetarian dishes beyond salads. Look for gluten-free offerings as well. A lunch or prix fixe dinner may be offered at less cost. A meal can be made of appetizers, too — especially if you have a light eater in your group.</p>
<p>If you’re a wine lover, steakhouses are an oasis among restaurants, typically having some of the best wine lists in the industry (heavy on reds, of course). You might find a hidden gem among the commons, if you know what to look for.</p>
<p>Don’t discount desserts, either. From delectable crème brulee to a boss bread pudding, they offer a great finish.</p>
<p>Here’s a roundup of some of the steakhouses in the area. </p>
<p><strong>Cut 432, 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.</strong> Steaks are served in a modern vibe setting with outdoor seating available. It’s dinner only, daily. Highlights: Dry-aged beef, notable cocktails, friendly service.</p>
<p><strong>Costa By OK&M, 302 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.</strong> Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Highlights: This menu has gluten-free foods, organic wines and sustainable seafood and at least one vegan option. And steak. Something for everyone, perhaps.</p>
<p><strong>Avalon Steak and Seafood, 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.</strong> Stylish modern setting on the Avenue. Highlights: Some fine wines, and a crab cocktail that can be a small meal. Seafood such as halibut is notable.</p>
<p><strong>Angle at Eau Palm Beach Resort, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.</strong> Modern American “supper club” atmosphere. A wine wall portends what is one of the top wine lists in the county. Highlights: The tomahawk steak, and desserts are in the “don’t miss” category. Bison and other meats and offerings on the healthier side are served in keeping with the avid spa clientele.</p>
<p><strong>Chops Lobster Bar, 101 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton.</strong> A longtime favorite of the area, this import from Atlanta is a beauty, with its sweeping ceilings and full menu of favorites. Highlights: Lobster bisque, Wagyu beef sold by the ounce, and fat lobsters sold by the pound. Add on a bacon-wrapped tender scallop.</p>
<p><strong>TwentyTwenty Grille, 141 Via Naranjas in Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton.</strong> A chef-driven, small modern grill serving sustainable meats and locally sourced produce in season. Highlights: Duck tacos as appetizers, venison chops for mains. Fine wines on a limited menu. Chef visits the dining room. Dinner only, Wednesday through Sunday.</p>
<p><strong>Baciami Italiano and Prime Steak, 1415 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach.</strong> An Italian steak and seafood spot. Highlights: Happy hour menu daily, and a sunset special three-course early dinner. Bouillabaisse, cowboy ribeye, and a 40-ounce tomahawk for two.</p>
<p><strong>Abe and Louie’s Steakhouse, 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton.</strong> This classic has served beef lovers in Boca Raton since 2005 as a Boston import. It has bustling rooms with classic menu items and jacketed servers. Highlights: A complimentary bread basket, baked French onion soup, large chops, knowledgeable service. Open for lunch.</p>
<p><strong>NY Prime Steakhouse, 2350 NW Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton.</strong> This longtime traditional steakhouse boasts all aged and prime cuts — the top 3% of all beef. Highlights: Proper cocktails a la Rat Pack, 40-ounce porterhouse, steaks prepared “Pittsburgh-style” — seared at volcanic temperatures for a signature crust. 1-pound baked potatoes. Classic New York steakhouse atmosphere.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In brief</span> </p>
<p>Coming soon to Delray Beach: <strong>Papamigos</strong>, a popular Coconut Creek mashup of Mexican and Asian, serving tequila, tacos and sushi. It’s expected to open this summer at 3035 S. Federal Highway in the South Delray Shopping Center. ...</p>
<p><strong>Omakase</strong> is the latest trend hitting South Florida, and a small chain has opened in both Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Taki Omakase is at 1658 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton, and 632 E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. They offer chef’s choice for an 18-course experience. Plan to spend up to two hours at the counter watching the chefs work, and open your palate to eating dishes you may not have tried on your own. ...</p>
<p>The dust-up between <strong>Benny’s on the Beach</strong> at the Lake Worth Beach pier and the city has settled; Benny’s is here to stay for at least another 10 years. That was the final vote from the city after a resignation from one town official over the brouhaha, and on the other side, public outcry to save the beachy bar favorite from demise. The saga was all about money and “fair market value” for rent. ...</p>
<p>Beer and wine are now on the menu at <strong>John G’s</strong> in Manalapan. New owners (since 2019) at the 49-year-old restaurant decided to add alcohol in May; a mimosa goes well with the famous omelets and French toast.</p>
<p><em>Jan Norris is a food writer who can be reached at nativefla@gmail.com</em></p></div>Made for Shade: Sunglasses are vital when it comes to eye protectionhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/made-for-shade-sunglasses-are-vital-when-it-comes-to-eye-protecti2019-05-28T23:30:00.000Z2019-05-28T23:30:00.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p class="p1"><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960872456,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960872456,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="7960872456?profile=original" /></a></b></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><em>Scott Koedel of Ocean Ridge models Electric Swingarm glasses with matte black frames and bronze green mirror lenses. $200.99.</em></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>By Brian Biggane </b></span></p>
<p class="p3">Did you know that one sunglass lens is better for fishing in shallow water and another for deeper? Or that golfers should consider taking off their polarized glasses before putting?</p>
<p class="p5">As both Father’s Day and the start of the long Florida summer approach, many consumers might as well have their eyes closed when they head out looking for the right pair of sunglasses.</p>
<p class="p5">“It’s a blind purchase if you don’t know,” said Alan Ross, owner of Shades of Time in Lantana. “And so many people don’t know.”</p>
<p class="p5">We polled four shops — Shades of Time, Eye Catchers Optique in Boca Raton, Nomad Surf Shop in the County Pocket and Seaview Optical in Delray Beach — and learned that while most people see sunglasses as a fashion accessory, they also serve a more important role in South Florida: safety.</p>
<p class="p5">“One minute unprotected in the sun is like nine hours unprotected on your computer,” Seaview manager Chris Childress said. “You can get cataracts at a young age, glaucoma, macular degeneration. There’s a push toward eye health, and all you have to do is put sunglasses over your eyes and you’re going to take care of them.”</p>
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<p class="p5" style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960872901,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960872901,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="7960872901?profile=original" /></a><em>Otis Eyewear’s Casa Bay LIT polarized, O/S sunglasses in matte black gray. $250.</em></p>
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<p class="p5">As for what brand to buy, two consistently stood above the rest in a very crowded field: Maui Jim and Costa del Mar. While prices fluctuate, their best models average in the $230-$260 range.</p>
<p class="p5">“Maui Jim probably has the best lens in the business, and Costa is right behind them,” said Nomad owner Ryan Heavyside. “Right now, they’re the best.”</p>
<p class="p5">In the market since 1947, polarized sunglasses have become the accepted norm, comprising 70 percent or more of sales and, in the case of Shades of Time, nearly 100 percent. Polarized glasses reduce glare and flatten contours, making driving safer and making it easier to see down into water.</p>
<p class="p5">“You can walk outside and see the difference,” Eye Catchers owner Lauri Saunders said of wearing those lenses. “People live around the water, so they want to see into the water.”</p>
<p class="p5">The feature of flattening contours, however, isn’t great for golfers or skiers, who need to read greens or see bumps. One option is removing the polarized glasses before putting, but Heavyside has another.</p>
<p class="p5">“Oakley has been good in that area because they’ve geared their Prizm lens toward golf,” he said.</p>
<p class="p5">Glare coming off the water makes sunglasses all but mandatory for boaters or anglers. Those who make their living out there — fishermen, boat captains and mates — typically switch between brown lenses for shallow water and gray or blue mirror for deeper.</p>
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<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960873095,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960873095,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="7960873095?profile=original" /></a><em>Costa del Mar’s Rincon glasses in matte Atlantic blue with silver mirror lenses. $199. All at Nomad Surf Shop. <b>Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star</b></em></p>
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<p class="p5">“Most fishing guys wear blue mirror glasses,” Ross said. “The mirror as opposed to non-mirror, they buy for the look. But it isn’t just cosmetic. It reflects more light. So, with a mirror on it, it might come across as a shade darker.”</p>
<p class="p5">There’s science behind the idea that driving with polarized sunglasses is safer than the alternative. Studies have shown such a driver has an average stopping distance of 23 to 27 feet sooner than one wearing standard lenses. That’s about the length of an intersection.</p>
<p class="p5">“It makes a difference even on a day when it’s not sunny,” Childress said. “There’s glare coming off the road, coming off the grass, the bushes, everything.”</p>
<p class="p5">There was a time when beachgoers who enjoy reading would bring along a pair of reading glasses or prescription clip-ons to wear with sunglasses. The relatively recent arrival of bifocal sunglasses has made that unnecessary. Nomad carries the Costa C-Mates line that is clear at the top with a variety of lenses (1.5, 2.0, 2.5) on the bottom.</p>
<p class="p5">As with any glasses, the big concern with sunglasses is a scratched lens. Heavyside said a popular option at Nomad is the Australian brand Otis, which uses a mineral glass “that is really hard to scratch. They have a test where they drag a key across it to show how it’s scratch-resistant,” he said. “The price difference is probably $100, but you are getting better quality.”</p>
<p class="p5">So, with sunglasses having become almost a necessity, one question remains: Should you have one pair or two?</p>
<p class="p5">“You have a spare tire for your car in case you get a flat,” Eye Catchers optician Jaime Mirsky said. “Same thing goes for sunglasses: You need a backup. You can have an inexpensive pair, especially if you’re traveling.”</p>
<p class="p5">Ross said South Floridians should recognize that having high-quality sunglasses is a necessity.</p>
<p class="p5">“You’ve only got one set of eyes,” he said. “And when you say you don’t want to spend X for sunglasses, how many pairs of shoes do you have?</p>
<p class="p5">“If you buy the wrong pair, or spend $20 at Walgreens, they might not have the protection you need. You end up doing more damage trying to save a buck than it’s worth.” </p>
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<p class="p5"></p></div>Father Knows Best: Three coastal dads share lessons they learned about fatherhood from the men who raised themhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/father-knows-best-three-coastal-dads-share-lessons-they-learned-a2018-05-30T14:33:53.000Z2018-05-30T14:33:53.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960794881,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960794881,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="7960794881?profile=original" /></a><em>Former Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein with his children, Lily (left), Madison and Jack. <b>Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star</b></em></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>Cary Glickstein</b></span></p>
<p class="p2" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>58, Delray Beach</b></span></p>
<p class="p2" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>Former mayor, entrepreneur and aging surfer</b></span></p>
<p class="p3" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>His father:</b></span> Hugh Glickstein, who died in 2015</p>
<p class="p3" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>His children:</b></span> Madison, 26, Lily, 19, and Jack, 17</p>
<p class="p4" style="text-align:center;">“One of the more important lessons my father passed on was you don’t get the time back. His generation was different in how fathers engaged with kids. He worked hard. He was a driven lawyer, state attorney and appellate judge, and was active with minority and child advocacy. In a public service career, he missed things with his kids, and it wasn’t until as a young adult that I came to respect why. When I became a father, he always went out of his way to compliment and encourage me to never miss a single talent show, baseball game, dance recital — and I didn’t. I kept his lesson close — that every opportunity to be with your kids is what you and they will remember — and that no amount of success can buy you back that time.”</p>
<p class="p5" style="text-align:center;"><i>— Jane Smith</i></p>
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<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960795252,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960795252,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="648" class="align-center" alt="7960795252?profile=original" /></a><em>J.J. McDonough and his sons, Van, 3 and Kane, 7, ride their bicycles on Hypoluxo Island. <b>Photos by</b> <b>Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star</b></em></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>J.J. McDonough</b></span></p>
<p class="p2" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>45, Hypoluxo Island/Lantana</b></span></p>
<p class="p2" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>Founder and CEO of Leeward Luxury Inc., a boutique staffing company</b></span></p>
<p class="p3" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>His grandfather:</b></span> Ted Withall, who will be 100 in November</p>
<p class="p3" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s2"><b>His children:</b></span> Kane, 7, and Van, 3</p>
<p class="p4" style="text-align:center;">“During my formative years, I lived in my grandparents’ home and received most of my core fatherly moral code from my grandfather. The vital life lessons and mantras that my grandfather instilled in me continue to mold me as I father my two boys. Commitment to your word is paramount for any relationship or undertaking. Remain true to yourself, and always treat others with integrity. Academics are important for life success, but not everything is learned in a classroom. Be consistent and be present. Continue to learn, and stay humble in the process. And finally, have fun and be playful. I attempt implementation of these few mantras every day but I’m not sure if I’m successful. I’m hoping at the very least some modeling of these mantras will shed some influence on my boys.”</p>
<p class="p5" style="text-align:center;"><i>— Mary Thurwachter</i></p>
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<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960795084,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960795084,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="504" class="align-center" alt="7960795084?profile=original" /></a><em>Martin Driscoll and three of his daughters,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Juliette, 7, pouring lemonade, Annelise, 11, and Geneviéve, 9, in Highland Beach.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Driscoll has two more children:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Ryan, 21, and Madeleine, 19.</em></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>Martin Driscoll</b></span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>53, Highland Beach</b></span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>Real estate development and construction executive</b></span></p>
<p class="p2" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>His father:</b></span> James Patrick Driscoll, who died in 2007</p>
<p class="p2" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>His children:</b></span> Ryan Alexander, 21, Madeleine Elisabeth, 19, Annelise Noelle, 11, Geneviève Grace, 9, and Juliette Evangeline, 7</p>
<p class="p3" style="text-align:center;">“My father taught me you do not get to be a man until you understand you are not put on this Earth to serve yourself but to guide, protect and mentor your children through a good example of hard work, ethical practices and persistence. He taught me walk your talk or don’t talk at all. He taught me to love your wife in such a way that your children understand what a profound and lasting bond looks like, so they will know it when they see it for themselves someday. My dad’s favorite motto my whole life whenever we parted was ‘Pay attention and make good choices.’ Every time I part from my children be they 21 or 7, I always say, ‘I love you with all my heart and all my soul, make good choices and do great things.’ I got that from my father. Love him, miss him and have gratitude that God gave him to me as a mentor.”</p>
<p class="p4" style="text-align:center;"><i>— Rich Pollack</i></p>
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<p class="p4" style="text-align:center;"></p></div>5 Father’s Day activities Dad will appreciatehttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/5-father-s-day-activities-dad-will-appreciate2017-05-30T23:52:33.000Z2017-05-30T23:52:33.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-4">From toasting his special day by sipping craft beer to determining who can reel in the biggest fish, the time you spend together might be the best gift of all.</span></p>
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<p><strong>By Mary Thurwachter</strong><br /><br />Father’s Day is June 18 and when you consider gifts, think about this: Does Dad really need another tie? Nah. In fact, he probably doesn’t need more material stuff. What he would like? How about some quality time with you? But what to do with dear ol’ Dad? Here are some suggestions you both may enjoy.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>1. Go fishing.</strong> Ernest Hemingway’s sons said some of Papa’s happiest days were spent fishing. If your dad shares that passion, spending a few hours casting lines from a boat, or perhaps simply from the Lantana fishing pier or at the Boynton Inlet, may be a Father’s Day gift he would fall for hook, line and sinker.<br />Some options:<br /> • Bar Jack Fishing and the Lady K Deep Sea Drift Fishing Boat, 314 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana, 588-7612, <a href="http://www.barjackfishing.com">www.barjackfishing.com</a><br /> • Living on Island Time Deep Sea Fishing, 7848 S. Federal Highway, Hypoluxo, 585-4473, <a href="http://www.fishingonislandtime.com">www.fishingonislandtime.com</a><br /> • Fishing charters from the Boynton Inlet, 728 Casa Loma Blvd., Boynton Beach, 732-9974, <a href="http://www.boyntonbeachmarina.com">www.boyntonbeachmarina.com</a><br /> • Boca Fishing Charters, various locations in Boca Raton, 844-243-5707, <a href="http://www.bocafishingcharters.com">www.bocafishingcharters.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>2. Take him out to the ballgame.</strong> If your pop is a sports nut, he’ll appreciate a trip to the ballpark. Root on your favorite team.<br />• Catch a major league Miami Marlins game at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 305-480-1300, <a href="http://www.mlb.com/marlins">www.mlb.com/marlins</a>. The team is home June 19-25.<br />• Watch the Class A Jupiter Hammerheads or Palm Beach Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium, 4571 Main St., Jupiter, 630-1828, <a href="http://www.rogerdeanstadium.com">www.rogerdeanstadium.com</a>. The Cardinals are home June 12-15, the Hammerheads June 19-21.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960723467,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960723467,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="7960723467?profile=original" /></a><strong>3. Network for good.</strong> Whether you build houses for homeless people or deliver meals to homebound elderly, volunteering is a win-win. You feel good because you’re helping others, and they feel good because they’re getting the help. Double the good feelings — and the fun, too — by volunteering with your father.<br />Some options:<br /> • Build houses together with Habitat for Humanity, 181 SE Fifth Ave., Delray Beach, 819-6070, <a href="http://www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.org">www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.org</a><br /> • Help make meals or deliver them for Helping Hands, 1500 NW First Court, Boca Raton, 417-0913, <a href="http://www.bocahelpinghands.org">www.bocahelpinghands.org</a><br /> • Tutor children after school for Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, 200 NE 14th St., Boca Raton, 391-7274, <a href="http://www.ffcdc.org">www.ffcdc.org</a><br /> • Walk dogs for Tri-County Animal Rescue, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, 482-8110, <a href="http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.com">www.tricountyanimalrescue.com</a><br /><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960723876,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960723876,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="7960723876?profile=original" /></a><em>See simians and apes at Monkey Jungle.</em></p>
<p><strong>4. Talk to the animals.</strong> Or at least look at them. It’s relaxing and fun to walk around and see adorable animals and exotic wildlife. And how could anyone not have a good time watching the monkeys? Monkey see, monkey do.<br />Some options:<br /> • Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, 793-1084, <a href="http://www.lioncountrysafari.com">www.lioncountrysafari.com</a><br /> • Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 547-9453, <a href="http://www.palmbeachzoo.org">www.palmbeachzoo.org</a><br /> • Monkey Jungle, 14805 SW 216th St., Miami, 305-235-1611, <a href="http://www.monkeyjungle.com">www.monkeyjungle.com</a><br /><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960724277,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960724277,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="7960724277?profile=original" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Copperpoint Brewing Co. in Boynton Beach has a beautiful tasting room. <a href="http://www.copperpointbrewingcompany.com">www.copperpointbrewingcompany.com</a></em></p>
<p><strong>5. Sample local brews.</strong> If you’re over 21 and your dad likes beer, consider tours and tastings at a local brewery. Saltwater Brewery is Delray Beach's first local production microbrewery, with its Reef Room for tastings. The brewery is run by Floridians who educate the public on ocean conservation and urge people to “Explore the Depths of Beer.” Tours are open Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Saltwater Brewery, 1701 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 865-5373, <a href="http://www.saltwaterbrewery.com">www.saltwaterbrewery.com</a><br />Other options:<br /> • Due South Brewing Co., 2900 High Ridge Road, No. 3, Boynton Beach, 463-2337, <a href="">www.duesouthbrewing.com </a>; </p>
<p> • Sweetwater Bar & Grill, 1507 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 509-9277, <a href="http://www.sweetwater33.com">www.sweetwater33.com</a><br /> • Barrel of Monks, 1141 S. Rogers Circle, No. 5, Boca Raton, 510-1253, <a href="http://www.barrelofmonks.com">www.barrelofmonks.com</a><br /><br /></p></div>Hey, Dad! Eat, drink and make pizza in Delray Beach restaurant classhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/hey-dad-eat-drink-and-make-pizza-in-delray-beach-restaurant-class2016-05-31T22:00:00.000Z2016-05-31T22:00:00.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653659,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653659,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7960653659?profile=original" /></a></strong><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653659,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a>Steven Dapuzzo slices a completed pie at SoLita & Mastino in Delray Beach. <strong>Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>By Sallie James</strong><br /> <br /> The faint smell of burning oakwood wafted through the air at SoLita & Mastino as the setting sun streamed through the west windows in the busy downtown Pineapple Grove district in Delray Beach. <br /> As students chatted and sipped wine at raised tables, waiters served up gourmet eggplant stacks. The murmur of lively conversation began to rise. <br /> But not for long. <br /> Enter Steven Dapuzzo, restaurateur and teacher for the night: It was time to talk tomatoes. Pizza 101 was in session, and every student was going to make a 12-inch Neapolitan pie. <br /> “It’s just something different, something that is engaging, to get people interacting,” said Dapuzzo, who offers the two-hour interactive class from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the eatery at 25 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. “You have a drink, you have a little snack, you have a drink, we make some pizza and then you go home.” <br /> Cost for the class is $69 and includes a wine or beer and a 12-inch pizza you make yourself. <br /> The pizza-making experience is fun, educational and a great way to get to know your tablemates. Participants get started with a white-bibbed apron, a 7-ounce ball of mastino dough and a lot of guidance. They learn how to stretch pizza dough and add toppings. Then they watch their own pie cook at more than 800 degrees in a wood-fired oven. <br /> Coral Springs resident Doreen Diaferio and her boyfriend Frank Braile, self-described foodies, said the class was a perfect fit for them. Diaferio enrolled them in the class as a Christmas surprise. <br /> “We make pizza at home and we wanted to experience a different type of making pizza. We make a Chicago-style pizza,” said Braile, of Coral Springs, as he began to shape his crust on the flour-sprinkled table where he sat. <br /> Dapuzzo regaled the crowd with stories about the history of pizza, the different types of pizza, and how the ingredients evolved. He explained what specific ingredients are used and why, where the ingredients are from, and demonstrated how to stretch pizza dough: Two fingers, up and down in a circular motion, then flip the dough and do the same on the other side. Hand-stretch the dough lightly. And never roll the dough out because it takes out all the air. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653292,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653292,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="504" alt="7960653292?profile=original" /></a><em>Irene Revelas of Delray Beach (foreground) and cookbook author Barbara Seelig-Brown of Highland Beach form dough for pizzas at SoLita & Mastino in Delray Beach. <strong>Sallie James/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p>Some of the details students learn: <br /> • The dough is made from “00” flour, considered the finest stone-milled flour in the world, from Naples. It’s fine and light like baking powder. <br /> • The pizza dough is formed into 7-ounce balls and allowed to rise three times. Each rise makes the dough lighter. <br /> • The marinara sauce is made from San Marzano tomatoes grown in the rich volcanic soil of Mount Vesuvius. The sauce was named “marinara” after the mariners’ wives who originally made it. <br /> • Other ingredients include organic basil, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. <br /> • The pizzas are fired in a low-dome, wood-fired stove at 800 to 1,000 degrees. The oven cooks the pizzas in less than two minutes using convection on the top, radiant heat from the side, and baking from the bottom. <br /> • The pizza crust bakes with black spots, called “leopard spotting,” which give it a distinct taste. <br /> Highland Beach resident Barbara Seelig-Brown, a cookbook author who writes for the Italian Trade Commission, loved the class. <br /> “I thought they did a very nice job with it,” she said. “It was very fun. There was a nice mix of die-hard cooking enthusiasts and people who just came to socialize.” <br /> West Palm Beach resident Amanda Rypkema, an event planner, attended the pizza-making class to see if it might work as a team-building activity. She left impressed.<br /> “I love it. (Dapuzzo) was really easy to follow when he described what techniques to use,” Rypkema said. “I would bring my family here when they are in town to do this, or a girls’ night or any of my clients. It’s fun, it makes people engage in conversation. Conversation should happen around food. This encourages it.” <br /> Dapuzzo said the restaurant has been holding the pizza-making classes for about eight months and they are always busy. <br /> “We were trying to think of something different,” he said. “The staff thought it would be really cool to do. Interest has been steady. It’s a fun, unique night out. It’s a departure from the normal eating-out night. <br /> “We call it eating sociably,” he said. “I love it. I like watching how the people interact. It’s a lot of fun. That environment is very inviting — learning something and having something to eat.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960654055,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960654055,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7960654055?profile=original" /></a><em>A customer works the dough on a Neapolitan-style pizza during a class at SoLita & Mastino.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653860,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960653860,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7960653860?profile=original" /></a>Next, sauce covers the top of the raw pizza dough for a pie.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960654255,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960654255,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7960654255?profile=original" /></a></em><em>A drizzle of olive oil finishes the pie, topped with basil and mozzarella, before it goes into the oven.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>If You Go</strong><br /> What: Pizza 101 <br /> Where: SoLita & Mastino, 25 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach<br /> When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday<br /> Cost: $69 per person, includes glass of wine or craft beer, 12-inch pizza you make yourself and the class <br /> Reservations: 899-0888 <br /> <br /> <strong>Pizza not your thing?</strong> <br /> Here are a few other cooking class options:<br /> • <strong>Sur la table</strong>, a kitchen lover’s playground in Mizner Park, offers cooking classes that share recipes and techniques. Students get to eat what they make, of course, and go home with class recipes, a list of needed tools and helpful notes. 438 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. 953-7638, <a href="http://www.surlatable.com">www.surlatable.com</a>.<br /> • <strong>Italian Cooking Class with Chef Baba</strong> (Andrew Bennardo) shows students how to make classic Italian fare, from shrimp wrapped in prosciutto or brochette to apple tart. Wine included. Vegan juicing classes also available. 8081 Congress Ave., Boca Raton. <a href="http://www.chef-baba.com">www.chef-baba.com</a>.<br /> • <strong>Publix Apron’s Cooking School</strong> offers classes offering cooking tips, pairing topics, cooking for kids and regional cuisines. 5050 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton. 994-4461, <a href="http://www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Boca/Classes.do">www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Boca/Classes.do</a><br /> • <strong>Williams-Sonoma</strong> offers cooking classes throughout the year at its stores. Town Center, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 620-0245, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/store-events.html">www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/store-events.html</a><br /> • <strong>Cafe Frankie’s</strong> offers cooking classes for a minimum of four students. 640 E. Ocean Blvd., Boynton Beach. 732-3834, <a href="http://www.cafefrankies.com">www.cafefrankies.com</a></p></div>Hey, Dad! This brew’s for you at local beer mastershttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/hey-dad-this-brew-s-for-you-at-local-beer-masters2016-05-31T21:30:00.000Z2016-05-31T21:30:00.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p style="text-align:center;"></p>
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<p><strong>By Thom Smith</strong><br /> <br /> Father’s Day. What to do? </p>
<p>By comparison, Mother’s Day is a piece of cake, or maybe croissants, eggs Benedict and Champagne at a special brunch at a beachfront hotel or along Atlantic Avenue, plus flowers and a nice card. <br /> Dads, however, aren’t big on mushy stuff. As long as they don’t have to mow the lawn, most are content to just sit back and relax. <br /> Sure, he could launch the boat, but if comfort is the order of the day, how about something simple, something primal, something like … beer. <br /> No, we’re not talking get-up-from-the-sofa-and-walk-to-the-refrigerator kind of beer. No Bud, Coors or Miller Lite. Nope, Father’s Day deserves something special, a day out to sample any of the magical, mystical concoctions brewed at one of the area’s seven craft breweries. <br /> They have lots of choices with perennial favorites, seasonal treats and frequent out-of-the-tank surprises. For the uninitiated, most offer tastings, such as Copperpoint’s sample pour of four 5-ounce glasses for $7. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960650090,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960650090,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="504" alt="7960650090?profile=original" /></a><em>Brew master Matt Manthe at Brewzzi in Boca Raton. <strong>Photo provided</strong></em></p>
<p><br /> • <strong>Brewzzi</strong>, Boca Raton. The area’s oldest microbrewery opened in 1997. Three years later its beers won gold and silver medals at the Great American Beer Festival. The only area brewery with a full-service restaurant. Matt Manthe oversees the brew side that includes perennial favorite Boca Blonde and special pours such as Sour Red Ale. (2222 Glades Road, 392-2739, <a href="http://www.brewzzi.com">www.brewzzi.com</a>)<br /> • <strong>Funky Buddha</strong>, Boca Raton. In 2010, brothers Ryan and KC Sentz opened a small -time brewery, bar and hookah lounge in a strip center on North Federal. Three years ago, the “Buddha” went big time with a “regional” brewery in Broward County, but the Boca buzz continues with some of the nation’s top-rated craft brews, such as Morning Wood, and Maple Bacon Coffee Porter (available in cans). Also live entertainment and open mic nights. (2621 N. Federal Highway, 368-4643, <a href="http://www.thefunkybuddha.com">www.thefunkybuddha.com</a>) <br /> • <strong>Barrel of Monks</strong>, Boca Raton. After home-brewing for seven years, Boca buds Matt Saady, Keith DeLoach and Bill McFee hatched a highly unoriginal idea: Let’s open a brewery! For 15 months, they’ve been brewing beer in the 1,000-year style of Belgian abbeys. <br /> No monks around, but you will find beers and ales crafted with European malts, hops and legendary Belgian yeasts. Staples from pale ale to 10.5-percent quadrupel-malt and seasonal releases such as Imperial Stout offer religious experiences. Guests can buy snacks inside, visit food trucks outside or BYOM — Bring Your Own Meal. (1141 S. Rogers Circle, #5, 510-1253, <a href="http://www.barrelofmonks.com">www.barrelofmonks.com</a>) </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960650699,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960650699,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="588" alt="7960650699?profile=original" /></a><em>SaltWater Brewery co-founder Peter Agardy artfully pours some Screamin’ Reels IPA.<strong>Thom Smith/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p><br /> • <strong>SaltWater Brewery</strong>, Delray Beach. SaltWater, not even 3 years old, is the dream of several old school, surfing and fishing pals who found another common bond in beer. They converted an old feed store along the tracks, added rich woods, hung artwork by co-owner Peter Agardy and exposed gleaming stainless steel tanks behind the bar. Screamin’ Reels IPA is a hot seller. <br /> SaltWater is making national headlines with its experimental six-pack holder made of biodegradable and compostable byproducts from the brewing process. Food trucks, occasional live music. (1701 W. Atlantic Ave., 865-5373, <a href="http://www.saltwaterbrewery.com">www.saltwaterbrewery.com</a>) </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960651473,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960651473,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="504" alt="7960651473?profile=original" /></a>Chip Breighner</p>
<p><br /> • <strong>Devour</strong>, Boynton Beach. Operating a home-brew that grew too big for the kitchen, Chip and Trish Breighner rented a warehouse last year and gave it sort of a family room feel with overstuffed sofas and chairs, video games and the brewing apparatus. Chip brews Belgian-style and recommends the milk stout, brewed with lactose, oatmeal and roasted barley. Just beginning distribution. Snacks and food trucks. (1500 SW 30th Ave., #4, 806-6011, <a href="http://www.devourbrewing.com">www.devourbrewing.com</a>) </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960651877,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960651877,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="588" alt="7960651877?profile=original" /></a><em>Due South Manager Rob Dinsmore pulls a pint of caramel cream ale. <strong>Photos by Thom Smith/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p><br /> • <strong>Due South</strong>, Boynton Beach. Opened in 2012 by Mike and Jodi Halker in a large warehouse in the industrial area north of Gateway Boulevard, Due South is adding an adjacent 12,000 square feet. Top-seller is Caramel Cream Ale. Category 5 Gold IPA won a gold medal at the Florida Brewers Ball in 2014. Snacks are available at the bar; also food trucks. (2900 High Ridge Road, No. 3, 463-2337, <a href="http://www.duesouthbrewing.com">www.duesouthbrewing.com</a>) </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960651500,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960651500,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="588" alt="7960651500?profile=original" /></a><em>Copperpoint founder Matt Cox.</em></p>
<p><br /> • <strong>Copperpoint</strong>, Boynton Beach, a block north of Due South. Though just celebrating the brewery’s first anniversary, founder Matt Cox has been brewing for nearly two decades. He has one of the area’s neatest taprooms, with brick and aged wood on the walls and copper-topped bar and tables. Cox recommends the B Rabbit Espresso cream stout and Witless Belgian wit. Snacks available, plus food trucks. (151 Commerce Road, 508-7676, <a href="http://www.copperpointbrewingcompany.com">www.copperpointbrewingcompany.com</a>) <br /> <strong>Special note:</strong> Craft brewing is attracting tourists. The Discover Brew Pass, $15 for visitors and tourists alike from Discover The Palm Beaches, entitles the holder to a glass of beer at Barrel of Monks in Boca Raton and Due South in Boynton Beach plus Accomplice Brewery and Ciderworks in West Palm Beach, Twist Trunk in Palm Beach Gardens and Tequesta Brewing in Tequesta. (800-554-7256 or <a href="http://www.palmbeachfl.com">www.palmbeachfl.com</a>) </p></div>Every Dad has his day on the waves: Gifts that can help father relax and reinvigorate on the surfhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/every-dad-has-his-day-on-the-waves-gifts-that-can-help-father-rel2014-06-04T03:00:00.000Z2014-06-04T03:00:00.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960511668,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960511668,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="538" alt="7960511668?profile=original" /></a></strong><em>Professional surfer Peter Mendia, of West Palm Beach, rides a WaveJet surfboard near the Lake Worth Pier. Mendia says the propulsion system allows him to spend less time paddling and more time riding waves. <br /> <strong>Photos by Willie Howard/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>By Willie Howard</strong><br /> <br /> With Father’s Day approaching, consider a water-oriented gift for Dad — something that will help him get in shape, relax and soak up the sun.<br /> We found the WaveJet propulsion surfboard system and other water-oriented toys at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. <br /> WaveJet boards offer the convenience of power thrust in a surfboard, body board or stand-up paddleboard.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960511694,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960511694,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="180" alt="7960511694?profile=original" /></a><em>A wireless wrist controller is used to turn the WaveJet surfboard propulsion system on and off. <strong>Willie Howard/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p><br /> Controlled by a Seatooth-enabled wristband, the WaveJet power pod provides up to 20 pounds of thrust and will run about 35 minutes continuously before it needs to be recharged. Because the motors are not typically in use all the time surfers or paddlers are in the water, that translates to about 90 minutes of surfing or paddling time.<br /> It takes about three hours to charge the WaveJet power pod. The pod adds about 16 pounds to the weight of the board, but the weight is centered underfoot to ensure the boards are still maneuverable.<br /> The power pod is turned on and off by a wireless wrist controller. It shuts down the WaveJet motors when the person wearing the wristband is more than 10 feet away.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512052,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512052,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="179" alt="7960512052?profile=original" /></a><em>Peter Mendia shows the teardrop-shaped propulsion system on the bottom of a 6½-foot WaveJet surfboard.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">When the surf was up at the Lake Worth Pier in March, professional surfer Peter Mendia of West Palm Beach demonstrated a 6½-foot WaveJet surfboard (a short board) by using the propulsion system to help him catch several waves. <br /> The board’s thrust compensates for the extra weight of the power pod, Mendia said, noting that a blank power pod can be inserted to ride the board without power.<br /> Mendia said having a powered surfboard allows him to reach prime waves that he wouldn’t otherwise reach. With the WaveJet system, Mendia said, he catches more waves and spends less time paddling. <br /> “The more waves you catch, the happier you are,” he said.<br /> When he wants to catch a wave in a hurry, Mendia said, he paddles and uses the board’s power at the same time.<br /> “You’re hauling butt,” he said.<br /> Prices for WaveJet boards range from $4,400 to $5,000 for a surfboard, bodyboard or stand-up paddleboard. The Power Pod can be moved from one type of WaveJet board to another, and all the boards can be used without power.<br /> The WaveJet system is not recommended for surfers or board paddlers younger than 12. Because of the size of its lithium ion battery, the WaveJet power pod cannot be transported on a commercial airplane.<br /> WaveJet boards come in 6.5-foot and 7.1-foot short surfboards, long boards ranging from 9 to 10 feet, longer stand-up paddleboards, short body boards and powered rescue boards for lifeguards.<br /> The California-based company makes a fishing version of its paddleboard — the Hana Big EZ Angler Fishing SUP — that comes with anchor points, a Seamount system for attaching coolers and a lean-to seat.<br /> For more information on WaveJet boards, go to <a href="http://www.wavejet.com">www.wavejet.com</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Other gift ideas for Dad</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960511295,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960511295,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="419" alt="7960511295?profile=original" /></a></strong><em>People sitting in Airchairs are literally hanging out. They’re suspended from ropes that can be hung from tree limbs, a porch overhang or a supporting structure on a boat. Built in New York, Airchairs range in price from $140 for the original version to $900 for a love seat with a supporting arch. Footrests, magazine holders and drink holders are available. Learn more at <a href="http://www.airchair.net">www.airchair.net</a>. <strong>Willie Howard/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512061,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512061,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="538" alt="7960512061?profile=original" /></a></strong>Bluewater’s popular, smooth-riding 23t center console fishing boat, built in Fort Pierce, sells for around $80,000 with one engine and for under $100,000 with twin outboards. The ‘t’ stands for tournament edition, meaning it’s set up more as a fishing boat than the more family-oriented Bluewater 2350. Features include a 50-gallon circular live well, a transom door and insulated fish boxes. Prices vary depending on options. Bluewater’s offshore boats range in size from 21.5 to 35 feet. The company also builds inshore fishing boats. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bluewaterboats.com">www.bluewaterboats.com</a>. <strong>Photo provided</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512262,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512262,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="538" alt="7960512262?profile=original" /></a><em>The Ranger 27 tug is a trailerable trawler — a relatively slow, comfortable boat designed for long-distance cruising. The diesel-powered R-27 on display was offered for $178,814. Built in Kent, Wash., Ranger Tugs are available in sizes from 21 to 31 feet. Learn more at <a href="http://www.rangertugs.com">www.rangertugs.com</a>. <strong>Photo provided</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512292,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960512292,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="538" alt="7960512292?profile=original" /></a></strong></em><em>Fat Sand cruiser bikes feature oversized tires for riding on beach sand. They’re available in many versions, from the basic single-speed cruiser ($699) to the three-speed ($749) the 16-speed Ultimate Beast Cruiser ($1,899). The titanium-framed 16-speed version sells for $2,995. The company also offers electric-powered and children’s versions. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fatsandbikes.com">www.fatsandbikes.com</a>. <strong>Willie Howard/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p></div>Editorial: Brave hearts beat in feathered breastshttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/editorial-brave-hearts-beat-in2010-06-03T18:00:00.000Z2010-06-03T18:00:00.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">May heralds summer and the newspaper office starts to heat up during the long afternoons. My husband calls it the “sweat pit.” He’s dead set on replacing the<br />
aging, noisy AC units above our doors. He’s only asking for cool and quiet<br />
after all. So, after much discussion, I agreed to part with hard-earned cash<br />
and get the wretched things replaced.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Then, the doves arrived. We didn’t notice the nest-building atop the main door unit until it was too late and two<br />
perfect, small white eggs had been maternally installed. So much for the new AC<br />
— at least until the fledglings find their way out into the world.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Watching our little dove parents take turns incubating the eggs and then feeding the two tiny hatchlings has been better than a National Geographic production. Knowing<br />
doves are monogamous gives us reason to ascribe them with anthropomorphic<br />
characteristics — although we’ve refrained from giving them human names. I<br />
spent time on a farm as a teenager. I know better.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Friends have been less than kind: calling our dove parents nothing more than fancy pigeons and suggesting they would taste good grilled, with a little garlic and<br />
olive oil. Brutal.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">I scold that there’s nothing wrong with being a pigeon — or cousin of a pigeon. Consider Cher Ami (Dear Friend in French) — the most famous of the avian Allied<br />
Forces in World War I.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">As the story goes, during the battle of Argonne, late in the Great War, 200 American soldiers found themselves surrounded by Germans and under fire from<br />
confused American air support. With no working radios, they determined a last<br />
chance at rescue was to dispatch their sole remaining homing pigeon, Cher Ami.<br />
They attached a message to the bird’s leg and sent it aloft. Although the bird<br />
was wounded by enemy fire, it flew 25 miles in 25 minutes to its base; the<br />
shelling was stopped and the Americans were saved. Cher Ami was hailed as a<br />
hero by the U.S. troops and by the French, who awarded it the <i>Croix de</i> <i>Guerre</i> with palm leaf.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">It’s a good tale told on Memorial Day. Who doesn’t love a brave little bird?</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Our hatchlings will be leaving the nest soon. I’ve read that they’ll stay close to their father for the first couple of weeks before heading out on their own.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">It’s a good tale told on Father’s Day. Who doesn’t love a Dad taking time to explain the workings of the world to their little ones?</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">For now, we watch the hatchlings grow bigger each day and know that it won’t be long before our air-conditioning plans can resume. My husband is eager for<br />
cool, quiet air while he works.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">I’m in no rush. I fear survival is not going to be easy for our little, feathered friends.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">I hope they have brave hearts.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-style:italic;">— Mary Kate Leming, editor</span></span></p></div>