Boca Piquant - The Club at Boca Pointe

Boca Piquant
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Boca Piquant
Volume 3 - Issue 9
Club listings inside, featuring the Club at Boca Pointe
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ON THE COVER:
hen The Club at Boca Pointe opened its
doors in 1982, I’m not sure the club’s staff
realized then the impact it would have on
so many generations of lives. I moved to
Boca Pointe as a teenager and some of the best memories
of my youth were spent at the club with my grandparents,
Joan and Lenny Magazzolo. I have fond memories of
family barbecues spent by the pool, singing in the lounge
with Joel Odierno and creating the perfect omelets at
the grand buffet. They were members until his death in
2011 and I was both delighted and honored to return
to the Club at Boca Pointe to put together this issue. In
this issue, you will meet the wonderful staff behind Boca
Pointe’s outstanding facilities, experience the incredible
social programs at the club and learn about a community
that has so much to offer members of all ages.
Thank you for reading and have a happy and healthy
holiday season!
power pointe: The clubhouse at the Club at Boca Pointe is
center of the social scene. todd roller
Content
THE club AT boca pointe 6
profiles 8
fashion 23
dining 28
club news 34
club list 35
publisher
Justo Rey
sales managers
Gregg Behar
Mickie Carusos
project liaison
Marty Kaye
Publication Date:
Nov. 14, 2012
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editor
photo editor
Larraine Burn
Jill Cherry
Adrienne Collins
Luciana DuceDugan
Jodi Felice
Harvey Glatt
Marty Kaye
Adam Levine
Wayne Schulz
Mario Vecchio
Joanie Cox
Beth Black
designer
photographer
Jennifer Boehm
Todd Roller
contributing
writer
advertising
Joanie Cox
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THE club AT BOCA POINTE
Joanie Cox, Editor
Mickie Carusos, Sales Manager
Gregg Behar, Sales Manager
on the Green: The golf course at the Club at Boca Pointe is enjoyed daily by
members and guests. todd roller
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The Club at Boca Pointe
The Club At Boca Pointe
delivers a lifestyle of luxury and class
pointe of interest: A spacious clubhouse and lavish landscaping add to
this country club’s serenity and beauty. Todd roller
By Joanie Cox
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The Club at Boca Pointe has redefined country club living. With an
18-hole golf course, 29 Har-Tru tennis courts, endless social activities
and a variety of membership options, Boca Pointe has become the point
of interest for full-time Boca Raton residents and part-time residents
from around the globe.
The grounds of Boca Pointe are meticulously landscaped within
a community that spans 28 villages with more than 3,400 homes.
Conveniently located on Powerline Road in Boca Raton, the Club at
Boca Pointe offers members resort-style amenities with world-class
dining options, entertainment and athletics in a warm, welcoming
environment.
The golf program at the Club at Boca Pointe also has many options
for members to get into the swing of things. Headed up by Buck Deibel,
who has the teaching designation of Master Professional, golf at Boca
Pointe is in a league of its own. From golf clinics to private lessons, the
golf program has become so highly recognized that golf enthusiasts have
been known to travel from out of state just to get a lesson on the Jack
Nicklaus-designed course that is one of the centerpieces of Boca Pointe
club life.
The club’s award-winning tennis program has 29 tennis courts
with three USPTA professionals. Boca Pointe members interested in
improving their racquet skills will have a ball on the club’s courts which
are located near the clubhouse as well as on the Athletics Center side
of the club. The stadium seating set up on Boca Pointe’s tennis courts
has also facilitated the perfect location for charity matches and large
tournaments such as the USTA Florida State Adult Championships.
Staying fit is also exhilarating and enjoyable at The Club at Boca
Pointe, thanks to the club’s sprawling 40,000-square-foot Athletics
Center. The latest in exercise classes and cardio equipment is available to
members on a daily basis. There is rarely a wait for a piece of equipment
or to get into your desired class, which is another important aspect.
Speaking of staying healthy, delicious heart-healthy food choices
are also available at the club’s various dining options. With Chef Terry
Daniels in charge of the menu, the Club at Boca Pointe prides itself
on providing the best food made from the finest, freshest ingredients
available. Whether you’re in the mood for a decadent juicy burger,
comforting deli-style fresh carved turkey sandwich or a light spa-like
salad, there’s something for everyone on the menu at Boca Pointe.
The extremely active card rooms at the Club at Boca Pointe are also
an important part of the club experience. There are separate ladies and
men’s rooms and a co-ed room.
But perhaps one of the most celebrated amenities at the Club at
Boca Pointe is the social calendar. There are hundreds of activities to
choose from at this club, which delivers weekly live entertainment, and
daily activities that stimulate the heart, soul and mind. There are also
volunteer groups such as the Boca Pointe Performing Scam Troupe,
which educates people on financial scams. From a ritzy afternoon tea
party at a historic hotel on Worth Avenue to Broadway shows, comedy
acts, cruises, day trips and interesting lectures, Social Director Jane
Young ensures a good time is always scheduled.
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Profiles
Helen Karpel, Boca Pointe General Manager
By Joanie Cox
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The Club at Boca Pointe is a rare gem within the club community.
But one of the things that make this spacious club so spectacular is the
leadership behind the operation.
As one of the few female general managers in the country club
industry, Helen Karpel stands out in her field as an innovative leader and
respected financial whiz.
Born and raised in Miami, Karpel, who speaks fluent Spanish,
studied business administration with a concentration on accounting
at University of Miami. As part of a close-knit Cuban-Jewish family,
Karpel learned early on the importance of hard work, good values and
dedication.
Her journey at Boca Pointe began 15 years ago as controller. With
Karpel at the helm, the club is running stronger than ever and fiscally
flourishing. “I watch spending very carefully,” Karpel says. “I come from
a business background.
The club has always been a frontrunner in revolutionary thinking. It
was one of the first to have a website and offer a variety of membership
opportunities.
“We’ve always tried to be progressive,” Karpel says. “We have had
our website for many years. We also try to be on the cutting edge of
technology. I look at this club more as a lifestyle country club that
provides the highest level of service. You’re here because you want to be
here.”
Because membership is not mandatory at the Club at Boca Pointe, it
has opened doors for an impressively active membership who truly wants
to be there--not one that’s forced to be there. With more than 3,400
homes within 28 villages, Boca Pointe has become a local landmark
for luxury, sophistication and class. As a country club, the plethora of
programs and amenities offered is as extraordinary as it is fun.
“There’s something here for everyone,” Karpel adds. “We have a
variety of clubs. Both our golf and tennis programs here also have
many wonderful social aspects. We have men’s and ladies’ leagues and
tournaments as well.”
Socially speaking, Boca Pointe’s entertainment is an enviable asset..
“We have an amazing social program. We have FAU Lifelong Learning
programs here and shows,” Karpel says. “We also do many seminars of
various topics. We have Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music come
here. Jane Young takes members to shows at Kravis Center and Broward
Center. We have very active card rooms. We have a full facility at the
athletics center and our food is superb. Chef Terry is the best.”
Karpel also likes to get members’ children and grandchildren in on the
excitement. “We did a big carnival a few years ago where we closed Center
Court and had the event in the parking lot,” Karpel says. “We had a big
celebration with the kids. On Dec. 28, we’re doing it again.”
In addition to members enjoying the club, staff members have
demonstrated their loyalty as well.
“We have employees who have been here for 25 years,” Karpel explains.
“The members look at the club like an extension of their home. It’s very
personal to them and very much a part of them. The atmosphere is warm,
inviting and friendly.”
The Club at Boca Pointe has also undergone several renovations.
“We redid the main dining room and lounge just recently along with the
banquet rooms,” Karpel says. “We redid the card rooms two years and the
bathrooms upstairs. We’re scheduled to redo the lobby mid-2013 when
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thriving. Todd roller
the season ends. We’re looking at a bunch of different options for how
we’ll transform that room. We’re also going to be refreshing the rugs and
tables in the Grand Café.”
At the end of the day, Karpel loves her job and admits one of the best
parts of her job is hearing a member or staffer share positive feedback.
“It’s extremely rewarding when I hear a member tell me they love it here
or when a staff member who has been here for many years tells me they
love working here,” Karpel said.
Outside of work, Karpel is a devoted wife and mother. When she’s not
at the club, she is spending time with her family and watching her son
play baseball.
As for the future of Boca Pointe, Karpel aims to continue offering
her members the best country club life with options that best cater to
members’ lives.
“Five to 10 years from now, I still see this club offering the same great
programming,” Karpel says. “I want to continue to have a club where
people have choices.”
J’adore the decor: An elaborate chandelier illuminates the clubhouse. Todd roller
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Time at the club at Boca Pointe: 29 years
With nearly three decades of experience putting together events for
the Club at Boca Pointe’s members, Jane Young is a leader in the country
club industry. From the ballet and fashion shows to musical theater,
innovative day trips and an endless calendar of fabulous cultural and
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LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU: “We have added lecturers from FAU.
Our lectures are very popular with our members. We have many more
seminars. We have dance classes, art classes. Our Friday night events are
wonderful. We have a show time series with terrific entertainment. We
go to all the Broadway shows and we take day trips and over night trips.
We’ve gone to Missouri, Memphis, Charleston, New England--so many
places. The participation in our social events is better than ever. We are
sold out on so many events. Our members really enjoy using the club.”
MUSICAL NOTES: “We have live entertainment weekly at the club.
We have lounge entertainment and live music at brunch and we’re adding
a Saturday night karaoke party that will include dancing, singing and a
Viennese table. We’re also going to have a square dance. We had a great
Halloween party and our New Year’s Eve party will include a band and
comedian. Every Friday night our members can dance to disco, Latin,
rock ’n’ roll and ballroom music in our lounge. I love it when I walk in
and everyone’s up dancing and having fun.”
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: “Having High Holiday services
here is something really special we offer to our members.”
JOB APPRECIATION: “When I hear a member say I’ve changed
their life, that means everything to me. I think of our members as
family. Many of them I have known for so many years and I want to
make every day matter for them. I love my job. I found something I
absolutely love. Not everyone finds that.”
SET SAIL FOR ADVENTURE: “We have a great response for all
the show time shows coming to Boca Pointe. We have 60 members
coming on our cruise in December. We’re going on an 11-night
cruise. I just came back from taking our singles on an over night trip.
We had 40 members with us and it was so much fun. We went to Fort
Myers.”
MINGLING SINGLES: “I think we have the best singles program in
all of South Florida. Boca Unos is very popular. We do the inter-club
dinner dances and we also have special happy hour for our singles
once a month. We’re also having one event a month to take them out.
An example of these events is a trip to Boca Raton Museum of Art
and dinner at Max’s Grill. We have a lot of events where members can
meet other members.”
NEW FRIENDS AWAIT: “We also have a program called Moving
Forward. It’s not just for singles, but a lot of singles go. I ask all
new members to go to Moving Forward to meet other people. We
have a psychotherapist. She brings a topic and the group discusses
the topic together. Afterwards they all go to lunch at the club. We
call it Moving Forward because it’s about moving forward from any
situation. Whether your marital status has changed or you’re new to
Boca Pointe, we recommend going to Moving Forward. I listen to the
members and aim to give them what they want.”
FAMILY TIME: “When I’m not at the club, I enjoy spending time
with my family. My wonderful husband Ron is my assistant. I have
a set of quadruplet grandchildren who are 21 months old. Their big
sister is going to be five. Then I have two grandchildren in college. We
all have the best time together.”
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Profiles
Jeana Bartell, Catering Director
tonight’s
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The Club at Boca
Pointe is home to
some of the most
legendary parties
put together in
Boca Raton. Jeana
Bartell is the bubbly and organized
woman behind
the Club at Boca
Pointe’s prestigious
catering options.
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Time at the club at Boca Pointe: 3 years
Bartell is the go-to gal for all private party planning at the Club at
Boca Pointe. With her own wedding coming up in May 2013, the bride to
be is always searching for the latest and most brilliant ideas and themes
for the parties she plans.
PARTY GIRL: “I went to University of Florida and graduated with
an event management degree. I did my internship at Boca Pointe and
was then hired. At Boca Pointe, I plan weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs,
anniversary parties, birthdays, corporate functions as well as women’s
luncheons, card parties, tennis and golf events and charity events.”
CATERING TO YOU: “We can really customize menus for our clients’
events. If there’s something that’s not on the menu, our chef can create
it. We do so many parties each year. We have several each week. In season
we’re very busy and it’s great.”
TENDER MOMENTS: “I really enjoy working with weddings and to
watch them grow through the year of planning and see the bride’s face and
the groom on their wedding day. Sometimes I cry during the first dance
because it’s so sweet. I’m present at all the events until the very end.”
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SWEET REPEAT: “It’s a great feeling when a member comes back to
host their second child’s bar mitzvah. You know the client so well by that
point it’s just a lot of fun. I love when the room gets totally transformed.”
MOST EXOTIC: “In March we had a basketball-themed bar mitzvah but
the theme was hidden. It was very classy. There were hints of basketball
elements on the stands of the hi-top tables to resemble a basketball hoop.
It was a nice, upscale bar mitzvah with subtle elements. There were square
tables, round tables and different centerpieces for all the tables.”
THE BOCA POINTE DIFFERENCE: “We really make them feel
special on their big day. I take every event and work it as if it were my
own event. The day of, every little detail I take into consideration to
make sure it looks amazing and everything is in place. I definitely take
pride in my job.”
TAKE YOUR SUITE TIME: “We not only offer a bridal suite for
brides to get dressed in, but we go that extra step. We put a nice cheese
display in there with fresh fruit and champagne, wine, soda and water
so it’s a nice place for them to get ready with their bridesmaids. We also
offer a complimentary foursome of golf so the groom and his best man
or maybe father of the bride can come out and play some golf the week
before the wedding. It’s nice because it’s a private course. It’s a great perk.
We also offer complimentary charger plates and napkin rings for the
tables, table numbers, and special linen options with different options.
We have all those extra things many venues don’t typically spend the
money on. And as an extra surprise, one year after the wedding, we send
a note to the bride and groom and invite them to come back and have
dinner on us with a bottle of wine as an anniversary present.”
IN HER FREE TIME: “I enjoy hanging out with family and friends and
my fiancé. I like to go to the beach and shop.”
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Profiles
Terry Daniels, Chef
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Chef Terry Daniels
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Spinach Shrimp
Salad. Right, The
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Todd roller
Time at the club at Boca Pointe: 8 ½ years
INGREDIENTS FOR EDUCATION: “I went to Johnson and Wales in
Providence, R.I.,” graduated in 1996 and I did my externship for The
Breakers. I worked up and down the east coast in Charleston, South
Carolina, but I’m originally from Pennsylvania.”
GLOBAL DINING: “One of the things about being a country club chef
is you have to have a very diverse background. You could be doing an
Asian night, Italian the next night, then a fine dining wine dinner or a
function with pizza and burgers going on at the same time on the other
end of the club. You kind of have to be a Jack-of-all-trades. You need to
know how to put out a banquet, but you also need to know how to put out
a lunch for a 100 people or to-go food. We do weddings bar mitzvahs, all
kinds of things.”
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FRESH AND FABULOUS: “We do everything in-house, which is
one of our biggest selling points. My bakers come in at 3 a.m. to make
our deli loaves and all our breads here. We do all the pastries in-house,
too. When we have ribs on the menu, we smoke those in-house. We
don’t really buy any prepared foods. We do everything here and that’s
the way it’s supposed to be done. The biggest selling point for me to the
membership is knowing everything is fresh, done right and made from
the best possible ingredients.”
SWEET EATS: “On Fridays we do a traditional buffet with brisket,
latkes and all the traditional baked desserts such as rugelach and babka.
We offer a number of sugar-free desserts. We can transform many of
our recipes into a sugar-free version, which is great because we’re able to
modify the desserts without sacrificing the flavor.”
DELIGHTFUL DISHES: “We have a number of different menus. We
have the regular menu, which is a list of appetizers, entrees, salads and
sandwiches. We email to our membership daily our daily specials, which
is a nice feature. Our members can sign up for this to receive our daily
specials. We also include a wine coupon so they can get a free glass of
wine.”
GRAPE ESCAPE: “We do wine dinners. We just did one in the spring.
We’ll do five to six courses. My chefs and I get together to pair the wines
with food. As we serve each course, I’ll come out and describe the wines
to the membership. We also have a representative here from the wine
company. It’s an interesting evening and everyone always has a good time.
The members can also purchase the wines they sampled if they like it.”
SERVING UP SPECIALITIES: “We change the daily specials every
day. That includes special sandwiches, salads and appetizers, up to four
different entrees from fresh fish to meats and steaks. Our most popular
menu right now is our ‘Eight for 18.’ It’s a list of eight different entrees
available to the membership through dinner and includes soup, salad bar
and entrée of their choice--a complete meal for just $18.”
CARRIED AWAY: “We have a curb side pick up. Some of our members
that are on their way home from work or just want to have dinner at
home. We have call-ahead curbside pick up. They just pull into valet and
pick up their order. They can pretty much order anything on the menu.”
FRESH AND FINE: “A lot of places outsource for pastries or bread and
we have the integrity here where you can go to any member at every table
and have that confidence knowing everything you put out was exactly
how it should be. There are no preservatives or anything in our food and
it’s all natural with the finest ingredients possible. Our fish comes in
every day. We do all of our butchering. We make everything from our
sushi to our stocks, sauces, soups and bread. We have a guy who does
sushi for us.”
freshness and quality to service.”
PAMPERED PALATE: “We do everything in our power to
accommodate members’ needs food-wise. I had a member the other day
request quiche Lorraine. I keep a calendar rolling in my office of member
requests. When you go into a restaurant the menu is typically the menu.
We have one member that likes hand-rolled black squid ink pasta so we
make him that when he comes in. There are a lot of things that make the
ROOM FOR GREATNESS: “We are blessed with kitchen space here.
We have about 30,000 square feet of kitchen space, which is great
because we need our bakery department, production kitchen and all our
different departments. We also have a banquet kitchen. Our refrigerated
space is larger than most restaurants.”
HEALTHY BITES: “We’ve integrated healthier items into the menu,
such as gluten-free. We always have two vegetarian selections on our
menus and we do offer a lot of choices for our members. We also have
members who want their ribs or burger or corned beef or French fries. We
also do a lot of fresh fish dishes.”
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Profiles
Angel Rodriguez, DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
he’s got game: Angel Rodriguez
loves to help members develop
their tennis skills so they can have
a lifelong appreciation for the game
and all the health benefits it brings.
Todd roller
Time at the club at Boca Pointe: 14 years
COURTING IMPROVEMENT: “I’m doing events for members based
on their needs. I ask what are some of the things they want to see and I
create something to fit their personalities and what they like to do. This
club likes a lot of parties and they like to dance. We have a fun bunch
that likes to get together. Our opening event in November is always very
successful. We have a barbecue outdoors, under the stars. We bring a DJ
and the members dance the night away while watching some great tennis
at the same time. We also do the same event at the end of the season in
February.”
TRAINING GROUNDS: “I’m not the typical story. I’m more of a selfmade professional. I did not play junior tennis or college tennis. I was
an athlete in Puerto Rico, where I’m from. I played baseball but also had
a love for tennis. At 19, I picked up tennis recreationally. I fell in love
with the game so much I decided to pursue a career in it. Tennis is a game
you can learn forever. No matter what level you are, you can continue to
learn. You’re learning all the time with this sport and the competition of
it is exciting. It’s a battle between two people.”
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: “Lessons, clinics and team practices
are some of the services we provide. Something new we started is
complimentary monthly clinics. We do something called one-on-one
doubles where the members use half the court. It’s taking off with many
members. We offer a juniors’ program with an advanced academy for
players looking to play college tennis. We also have clinics and a program
for beginners. We offer all levels of junior tennis. Normally we start kids
around five or six. But there are some who start at 4 ½ years old.”
COMPETITIVE EDGE: “The Florida State Championships are
something we proudly host. That tournament attracts players from all
over the state of Florida. It’s a weeklong tournament that takes four or
five days to finish. We’ve been nominated for tournament of the year
because of this tournament. We also host about three junior tournaments
here a year. We cover all the bases here. I have programs for every age and
social events that people like. I try to listen to the members and create
events I know they’ll enjoy.”
FAMOUS TENNIS ACES: “The Andy Roddick Foundation has had
events here which also brought out Venus and Serena Williams. We had
the Bryan brothers play here. One year they brought the Davis Cup here
and people were taking pictures with the trophy. We had about 1,500
people here for that.”
AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM: “We have 29 courts. They’re all HarTru clay courts. One of the biggest things about this club is we won the
member organization of the year in 2008 from the USTA. And I won a
service award from USPTA and USTA. It was a big year for us.”
LOVE OF GAME: “It’s rewarding to be able to teach someone tennis
and see their progress. I like helping people and serve them with no ego
in mind. I like making it enjoyable for our members on the tennis court.
Tennis is a lifetime sport.”
Profiles
Lisa Hancock, Card Room Director
Time at the club at Boca Pointe: 13 years
BETTING ON A GOOD TIME: “My goal is to provide overall
excellent customer service to all our members in terms of their card
room experience. This is a daily experience for them.”
WILD CARD: “We have gin rummy, canasta – any kind of card game
you can imagine. We also have bridge tournaments, mahjong games
and offer many different types of play. You can be a social player and a
competitive card player and find a game. It’s all levels. We do an event
several times a year called ‘Getting to know you’ and we bring in some of
the veteran card players and have an open house. It’s great for people who
want a new partner or want to learn a game.”
A FULL HOUSE: “We have a coed card room as well as separate ladies
and men’s card rooms. The rooms are packed every day. There’s still a
need and desire for separate card rooms but a lot of people really like the
mixed play.”
BRIDGING THE FUN: “This club offers a lot of different events.
During the season, which is October through April, we host most of our
events. That’s our peak time and when the majority of our members are
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give her a hand: Lisa Hancock makes sure the card rooms are some
of the most popular member hot spots at the club. Todd roller
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A recreation sensation:
From the pool (left) to the pro
shop (above) to the golf course
and additional pool (below), the
Club at Boca Pointe is a destination for fine living, alluring
amenities and a country club
camaraderie unlike any other.
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Profiles
Buck Deibel, Director of Golf
to the tee: Buck Deibel lends
his pro skills to members daily.
Whether you’re interested in learning how to play golf, improve your
golf game or want to pair up with
other players for a mixer, Deibel is
the man with the plan.
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GOLF ROOTS: “I learned the game as a junior golfer around the age
of nine or 10. I played junior golf in high school down here in Pompano.
I went to FAU and pretty much worked at Boca Pointe since 1983.
I’ve been here a long time. I’m a master professional, which is a PGA
classification less than five percent of PGA members attain.”
in the form of clinics. We offer playing lessons. We have a very extensive
and active tournament program here. We have a nine-hole ladies league,
a nine-hole men’s league, 18-hole men’s and ladies leagues and our
tournament program from a seasonal stand point starts in mid-October
and runs through the month of April.”
SWEET CHARITY: “We have First Tee, which we started last year.
It’s a nine-week junior program for kids. We had our first session in the
summer and another in October. The kids had a wonderful time. We’re
working with a wonderful man, Jack Barrett of First Tee. Our First Tee
partner is JCC in Boca Raton. They have been instrumental in helping
us market the program. We’ve gotten a combination of kids from our
own community and JCC. As far as the club itself, we offer junior golf
programs like most clubs during the holiday season and spring break.
Our goal with First Tee is to leverage that program and build it up in to
something that is multi-tiered… the members have really embraced that
program and we have so many members who want to volunteer for it.”
PAR PAIRS: “Couple’s golf is something we are very involved with here.
Every month we have mixers, which are always sold out. They usually
evolve around the holidays and run through the summer. During the
summer we also have member/staff scrambles and they’re extremely
popular. That’s a nine-hole scramble and then members usually go up
after for a light dinner and some cocktails. The staff typically plays with
the members and it’s very popular. We participate in a number of interclub leagues here at the club. The Emerald League is for low handicap
golfers and we also participate in the South County League.”
ON COURSE: ”The golf course was designed by Golf Force, which is a
division of Jack Nicklaus Enterprises. The course was open for play in
January 1982. We’ve redone greens. We did a moderate renovation a few
years ago. We have TifEagle Greens, which is a very nice turf grass. The
course has a little something for everybody. We have so many different
tees. You can play it all the way back, so if you’re a low handicapper it can
be very demanding and challenging. If you’re a high handicapper you can
also enjoy the game. We have an 18-whole facility. We outsource our golf
maintenance to Valley Crest. We offer private lessons and group lessons
GOLF GROWTH AT BOCA POINTE: “The program is a lot more
extensive now. Everybody runs a very active and fun tournament
program. We have changed the program over the years to keep things
fresh. We do try every year to change up the formats and keep things
exciting for the members.”
IN THE SWING OF THINGS: “Programming-wise, our lesson
program is very attractive to members and potential members. We offer
video analysis. The membership here is very active. We also have golfers
coming down from New Jersey and New York just to take lessons at the
club.”
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here enjoying the facilities. In the off-season, we still
offer duplicate bridge tournaments and a variety of
things including lessons. We bring in professionals and
teach lessons for those who want to learn more.”
SNACK TIME: “Our most popular snacks right
now are M&M’s and popcorn and our members love
chocolate covered raisins. We switch those on and off.
Right now we’re serving yogurt-covered raisins, which
they love. We also provide fresh and healthy snacks and
we have card room attendants tending to the needs of
each member to make sure they have everything fresh.”
NIGHT GAMES: “We have daily card play. Sometimes
after dinner around 7 p.m., they’ll come in for evening
play. At night it’s a very relaxed atmosphere. It’s
typically not competitive and more of a social game.”
OFF HOURS: “I love spending time with my
family—my husband and two children. I also love to go
spinning, which is a new hobby for me.”
WINNING HAND: “Being a part of someone’s daily
life that brings them so much joy is so exciting. We have
an opportunity to impact the members on a daily basis.
It’s not like we see them and won’t see them again. We
have an opportunity to see them everyday and get to
know them. They treat this club as an extension of their
home. We get to know them, their stories and be part of
their life.”
soak up the sun: Take a muscle-soothing dip in one of the Club at Boca Pointe’s
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Why do so many of Marty’s clients call him
“Prince Valium?”
There are few things in life that can get as stressful as buying or selling a home. In Marty’s
more than 24 years in the Boca market he has been involved in just about every type of
transaction you can imagine. Marty is committed to taking the stress out of the process
and putting it on his shoulders. He pledges to his clients that he will keep things hassle
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Profiles
Sherri Giannone, Director of Athletics
fit and fabulous: Sherri Giannone aims to help members stay happy and healthy at the Athletics Center at the Club at Boca Pointe. Todd roller
Time at the club at Boca Pointe: 22 years
FULLY EQUIPPED: “Keeping up with the latest programming and
equipment is important to us in our Athletics Center at Boca Pointe.
We make sure we’re on trend. We have a functional training studio with
TRX and Pilates reformers. We have 21 treadmills, which is part of our
cardio equipment, which consists of 45 machines. We also have fitness
forums each season where we bring in health professionals to meet with
our members, and a lending library on an ongoing basis, where they trade
books and magazines.”
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HEAD OF THE CLASS: “The classes here are wonderful. We have
half-hour workouts called Expresso classes so the members can be in
and out. Spin classes are also very popular along with Pilates and yoga.
We offer what members want and Zumba. We also have a senior Zumba
class and water Zumba, too. Ballroom dancing and tap is also available.
Our dancers are very good and do a studio performance twice a year.
We’re looking at adding more ballroom dancing classes here and they
don’t have to have partners. We rotate dance partners so everyone can
participate. We offer 55 classes a week. Thirteen are aquasize. And we do
small group functional training. It’s like personal training in a group. It’s
very popular.”
STAFF LOYALTY: “You don’t get the cookie-cutter gym experience
here. A lot of our employees have been here for many years. On average,
our employees have been here 10 to 12 years. We also have workers who
have been here more than 20 years. We currently have seven personal
trainers. Our employees have longevity here because they love what they
do.”
FOR THE HEALTH OF IT: “Our rehab therapy business is getting
bigger and bigger. We also offer acupuncture and physical therapy. And
we have a day spa with an aesthetician and nail tech to provide different
nail treatments and massage therapy. We do everything from hot stone
to craniosacral massage. We have a lot of specialty massages we offer as
well.”
WE ARE FAMILY: “It’s fun seeing multiple generations of our members
at the gym. There’s a whole generation of kids who grew up here and now
come back as adults. It’s wonderful to see.”
WORKING IN WORKOUTS: “I’m in this field because you can help
people change their lives for the better. When people walk through
our doors, it’s an opportunity to help them retain their health and
incorporate fitness into their lives.”
GET IN ON THE ACTION: “We are the best kept secret in Boca. We
have tennis, squash, amazing classes, a great pool – so much to offer. You
don’t have to get to a class 20 minutes early to reserve your spot. Come
on over and check us out!”
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Fashion
Hello, Black Halo!
Designer Laurel Berman
hits Boca Raton to
talk fashion
By Joanie Cox
Boca Piquant
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Clean lines, a slenderizing cut and sexy accents are three reasons
celebrities such as Alicia Silverstone, Maria Menounos, Tyra Banks and
Kelly Ripa can’t get enough of Black Halo. Headquartered in Los Angeles,
Laurel Berman started women’s fashion line Black Halo 10 years ago with
her husband.
“We call her the naughty angel,” Berman says of the origin of her
company’s name. “She’s got a halo but it’s a little tarnished. If you were to
know me you’d realize that’s a little bit of my attitude because I love to break
the rules. I love being a rebel and Black Halo garments are very flattering,
sophisticated and have sex appeal and attitude.”
Berman visited Neiman Marcus in Boca Raton last month to meet with
shoppers and highlight pieces from her fall 2012 collection. Black Halo
dresses are best known for signature, fitted silhouettes. “We nip the dress
in around the rib cage, let it out below and do whatever it takes to make the
dress fit in a flattering way,” Berman explains. “Our garments are meant to
be worn tight in all the right spots.”
While Black Halo offers a variety of dress styles, the Jackie O dress has
gained a faithful following of fans. “The Jackie O is our most famous style.
Kelly Ripa was one of the first stars to wear it,” Berman recalls. “Blake
Lively, Fergie, Kim Kardashian, Katherine Heigl, Jenny McCarthy and
Guiliana Rancic have also all worn it. You can wear it with a leather jacket to
toughen it up or a Chanel-esque jacket.”
Available in three lengths, which includes a mini version, a style two
inches below the knee and a style two inches above the knee, Berman is
proud to offer options to women. “There’s something for everybody in the
line,” Berman says. “Sleeve options are a big thing at Black Halo and so are
necklines. It’s all about showing what you’re comfortable with.”
Designing for real women has also been a key factor to Black Halo’s
success.
“The price tag is around $350 to $400. Our dresses are a great wardrobe
investment because you can change out the belt or dress it up or down with
different accessories,” Berman adds. “And our whole line is made in Los
Angeles. It’s very popular to be made in America now but we have been
making everything in Los Angeles since the day we started. For me, it was
the only way we could keep a tight rein on quality control.”
Sticking to clean silhouettes that have asymmetrical draping and a
cinched in waist, Black Halo’s dresses offer women a slimming look. “Our
goal is to make women appear two inches taller and five pounds thinner,”
Berman says. “Every woman that tries one of our dresses on, the idea is for
her to look and feel her best. It’s really important to me to empower women
and for women to feel gorgeous.”
For more information on the line, visit Blackhalo.com.
Fashion
Boca Piquant’s 5 favorite
gifts for giving this season
My Other Bag The Scarlett; $26
at Jessie boutique in Boca Raton
or Jessieboutique.com
Jessie is a boutique located near
Boca Pointe Country Club
in Boca Raton known for its
adorable celebrity-inspired fashion
ensembles and chic accessories.
This fantastic tote is a quirky
homage to Marc Jacobs’ quilted
Stam bag. It’s a cool way to carry
your essentials.
White Christmas Gift Set; $72.95 at
Lush store in Town Center at
Boca Raton or Lushusa.com
The Lush store at Town Center at Boca
Raton is always buzzing with beautyproduct enthusiasts. This divine gift set is
a wonderland of fresh, handmade products
that will your skin feeling merry and bright.
Lather up with Snowcake soap, smooth
chapped lips with Popcorn lip scrub and
enjoy other luxurious lotions and soaps.
Tom Ford Noir for men; $90-$125 at Sephora or Neiman
Marcus in Town Center at Boca Raton or Tomford.com
Finding the right scent for men this season can be
challenging. Fortunately Tom Ford has taken the guesswork
out of gifting your guy with the perfect
cologne. “Noir is enigmatic, complex and
surprising,” Ford said of his fragrance in
a recent press release. “Its spice notes are
soft and extraordinarily sophisticated.”
The mixture of black pepper, amber,
nutmeg and other exotic oils make Tom
it an olfactory trip around the world.
Boca Piquant
Tory Burch playing cards; $85
at Tory Burch boutique in
Town Center at Boca Raton and
Toryburch.com
A winning hand is always in the
cards with this chic deck designed
by Tory Burch. It’s a must-have
for any fashion lover who always
bets on style.
Elsa Peretti Bean pendant;
$215 at Tiffany & Co.,
stores and Tiffany.com
Leave it to a brand as
iconic as Tiffany and Co.,
to deliver a piece of jewelry
that’s as sophisticated as it
is fun. Available in black or
red, this oversized bean will
delight any woman during
holiday time. Since the bean
is symbolic of the origin of
all things, it’s a perfect way
to plant a seed of love this
holiday season.
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Fashion
Encore Plus Inc. keeps style-seekers
coming back for more
By Joanie Cox
Boca Piquant
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When it comes to fashion, there’s nothing quite like the hunt. There’s a
sense of pride, lust and accomplishment that comes with chasing designer
accessories.
The smooth, structured lines of an Hermès Kelly bag can bring a haute
couture huntress to her knees--especially when the coveted purse she’s
been after for months pops up at a consignment shop.
Encore Plus, Inc., is a designer retail boutique where the quest for
gorgeous designer goods takes flight the moment you walk in the door.
Owned by fashion-loving friends Chantal Gaudreau and Ayla
Habibi, Encore Plus, Inc., is a store that comes with a standing ovation
from style-lovers seeking gently worn to brand-new designer clothing,
sunglasses, scarves, gowns, wallets, shoes, jewelry, bags, pet wear and
more.
Located on East Palmetto Park Road, the store displays a table at its
entrance covered with Chanel, Christian Louboutin and Fendi shoes.
A section in the back of the store features gowns by Lanvin, Vicky Tiel
and Carolina Herrera.
couture in store: Label-loving fashionistas will rejoice in the incredible collection of designer shoes at Encore Plus Inc. Lindsay Moore
You’ll also find cases of jewelry, Tiffany & Co. sunglasses and an
endless sea of dazzling designer handbags, such as limited edition
runway Louis Vuitton bags, Hermès Kelly bags, Jimmy Choo bags, Nancy
Gonzalez bags, Christian Dior bags, Tod’s bags and more.
The store specifically caters to women but will occasionally stock men’s
style staples such as Louis Vuitton briefcases, wallets and belts. The
occasional Hermès tie also makes its way into the store.
The shop even gets couture diaper bags occasionally, which is a big
score for the status-conscious mommy.
“We opened the store together three years ago in 2009, and we knew
each other a long time before we started the business,” says Gaudreau.
“We were located in Deerfield Beach at the time. The store was less than
half the size we have now. It was a good way to start, because the store
was small and we were able to learn the business. It’s 50/50 when you
consign. The only exceptions are brands such as Hermès and exquisite
high-end runway pieces or limited edition items.”
While the store stocks hundreds of various designer goods, Chanel and Louis
Vuitton are the most sought-after designer pieces at the store.
“When people come here, they get more of a boutique feel,” Gaudreau
explains. “It’s much more the feel of a boutique than a consignment store.
It doesn’t smell like a consignment store, and many customers immediately
comment on that when they walk in. We’re very picky about what we have here,
too. If it doesn’t pass our test, we don’t take it.”
Not every designer item makes the cut to get picked up by the store. “We’re
very select on the pieces and designers we carry. The pieces have to be very
clean,” Habibi emphasizes. “Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino, Lanvin,
Roberto Cavalli--these are all brands that do very well for us. We also do very
well with Pucci and Missoni. For Pucci, we have to call people because there’s
always a list of shoppers who want Pucci pieces. We also carry a lot of St. John,
which is very popular. We have a nice selection of St. John.”
With so many fashion-loving women in the surrounding cities, the
consignment shop often gets items with the original tags still on them. And
there are ongoing sales in the back of the boutique, where you can find some
spectacular end-of- season savings of 50-65 percent off.
The duo also contacts clients who have expressed an interest in certain
designer items. “We have a black book that contains a wish list of items from
our clients,” says Habibi, who adores Hermès accessories. “If a client is looking
for a particular item and we get the item in or something from that designer in,
we call them.”
One of the most unique services Encore Plus Inc. offers is on-the-spot
alterations. “We also offer alterations right here in the back of the store,” says
Gaudreau, who is a big fan of Givenchy’s designs. “It’s a wonderful feature
for our consignors and shoppers. If a consignor comes in and has a piece of a
Chanel with a loose button, she can quickly fix it here so she doesn’t have to go
somewhere to fix it. It’s more convenient for all of us.”
Encore Plus Inc. is located at 281 E. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton.
Call 561-391-3812.
arm candy: From Gucci to Pucci, this shop has the perfect
purse to spruce up your look. Lindsay Moore
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French Cuisine
Bistro Provence
2399 North Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-368-9340
BistroProvence.com
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Bistro Provence was established in June 2000, and has become an institution in
Boca Raton. With award-winning cuisine, excellent service and winner of Best of
Boca, Bistro Provence is the perfect venue for corporate and private functions.
The staff and the experience will take you to the south of France where “C’est si
bon!” (It’s so good!)
Dining
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American Cuisine
Atlantic Grille at The Seagate Hotel & Spa
Casimir Bistro
416 Via de Palmas
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-955-6001
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Casimir Bistro is the creation of French-trained chef Laurent and his wife Doris,
who were inspired by their passion for fine food and hospitality.
Casimir opened in 2007 and offers skillfully crafted and affordable gourmet
comfort food using the freshest ingredients.
The unique Art Nouveau interior surrounds guests with the ambience of a refined
1920’s French Bistro, while retaining the warmth and friendliness of a casual
neighborhood restaurant.
Casimir Bistro has received many awards including Boca Raton Magazine’s Best
French Restaurant of 2012.
1000 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-665-4900
Dine with us for lunch and dinner. Please view our specials available on our
website. Catering is available.
TheAtlanticGrille.com
The Cove Shopping Center
1576 SE 3rd Court
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-427-5354
Experience The Atlantic Grille - Where Dining Has A Style All Its Own
The flavor of Delray comes alive on the Avenue at the Atlantic Grille, home
to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark
tank. Savor deliciously inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the
extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients
make every meal a culinary adventure. Enjoy signature seafood, steaks, pasta
and salads, all prepared with finesse and flair. Enjoy live entertainment Tuesday
– Saturday, Happy Hour daily, two exquisite dining rooms for private gatherings
and our fresh new menu featuring local seafood and produce. For more
information or reservations visit TheAtlanticGrille.com or call 561-665-4900.
English Tap & Beer Garden
5050 Town Center Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-544-8000
TheEnglishTap.com
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Open nightly for dinner. Catering available.
“The English Tap and Beer Garden in Boca Raton, Florida. Named ‘Best Beer
Garden’ by Gold Coast Magazine! The best Happy Hour in Boca Raton! Family
friendly atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, and mouth watering food.
From tantalizing appetizers, to burgers, salads, sliders, seafood, and more.
Wash it all down with your choice from a selection of great wine, specialty
drinks, or– you guessed it– a ‘Garden’ of over 150 craft beers and ales to
choose from.”
Le Val De Loire
Le-Val-De-Loire.com
Open for 31 years, and now owned by Chef Fabrice Laurent, this charming
restaurant offers quality food and impeccable service, in a casual French
brasserie atmosphere.
Chef Fabrice has one of the richest career paths in the art of French cuisine. At the
age of 15 he did his apprenticeship in Dijon, learning the trade amidst some of the
finest chefs of France. Soon after, it was in Paris, the city of lights, that he went on
to pursue his journey; working at prestigious restaurants all awarded with Michelin
stars, including “Prunier, “Le Bernardin” and “Toit de Passy”.
Chef Fabrice also worked in Switzerland at “L’Arlequin” in the Metropole palace as
well as the popular French bistro “N’oublie pas les Poissons Rouges”.
At Le Val de Loire there is something for everyone. On the menu you will find
some of the most popular French dishes such as: French Onion soup, Escargot de
Bourgogne, Quiche Lorraine, Rack of Lamb Provençale, Fresh French Fries and of
course a great selection of Crepes, one of the house’s many specialties.
Le Val de Loire is a great place to have dinner with your family in a great location
just a few blocks away from the ocean, and a few steps away from the Intracoastal
waterway. Le Val de Loire is conveniently located in Deerfield Beach in the Cove
Shopping center. The restaurant is open for Lunch and Dinner; and also offers
catering services.
Greek Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Estia Greek Taverna & Bar
Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza
Royal Palm Place
507 SE Mizner Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-245-8885
EstiaGreekTaverna.com
EstiaGreekTaverna@gmail.com
Zafeiris (Roulis), the owner of 2 Souvlaki Fast Restaurants in Boca Raton,
and Thanasis (Tommy) opened their full service Greek Taverna and Bar in
January 2012.
150 NE First Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-620-2930
TuccisPizza.com
Albert@TuccisPizza.com
Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza isn’t your ordinary pizzeria.
Albert Tucci, the owner who grew up in Boca Raton,
opened this charming and contemporary pizzeria 4 years ago.
“Every pie is made fresh to order,” says Tucci.
Our specialties are many and our customers’ favorites include Grilled Lamb
Chops with lemon potatoes, fresh whole Bronzini and Yellowtail Snapper with
sautéed spinach.
One of our most popular pizzas on our menu is the Margherita Pizza. We have
delicious salads, pasta, wings and we also prepare multigrain pizza for those
who are health-conscious.
Table side service and outside dining are available and all entrées are original
Greek family recipes. Serving lunch and dinner. Live Greek music and belly
dancing on Friday and Saturday. Check our customer reviews on Open Table,
Idine and Facebook. Call us for our Specials. Kalee Oreksi (Bon Appétit).
Lunch: Tues.-Sat. 12pm-3pm
Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-10pm, Sun. 4:30pm-9pm
Like us on Facebook for updates and specials.
Take out and catering available.
Dancing on Friday and Saturday. Check our customer reviews on Open Table,
Idine and Facebook. Call us for our Specials. Kalee Oreksi (Bon Appétit).
Like us on Facebook for updates and specials.
1600 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-750-6720
www.AtMilos.com
Authentic Greek Cuisine - Fresh seafood on display, fresh live lobsters 2lbs. 7 lbs. prime steaks, chops and gourmet desserts.
Our menu has all the healthy elements of the Mediterranean diet.
We have a large selection of wine. Private party room available 20 - 200
and catering.
Italian Cuisine
Campagnolo Restaurant & Lounge
Japanese Cuisine
Sushi Yama
7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-362-6416
www.SushiYamaOnline.com
Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant & Asian Bistro was established in 1996. Today,
Sushi Yama is known as “the best Japanese restaurant” in town, including being
voted three times in Boca Raton Magazine as “Best of Boca”. Our place is located
in Boca Raton, at Palmetto Park Road and Powerline Road, including our newest
location in Palm Beach Gardens off of Military Trail and PGA Boulevard.
Open 7 days a week and late nights till 2 am from Wednesday to Saturday, our
sushi bar is perfect for anyone who seeks an enjoyable conversation with the
chefs while watching them skillfully preparing your meal. Or if you prefer private
dining, our cozy Tatami rooms offers an intimate setting for you and your guest.
8228 Glades Road
Lakeside Center
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-488-7960
With a wide variety of delicious, traditional Japanese cuisine— our menu
selection consists of extremely fresh sashimi (hand picked daily), along with a
variety of the best tasting sushi waiting to be served. Our sizzling teriyaki dishes
and wonderful appetizers are an additional delight to any meal. It’s really no
wonder why we are one of South Florida’s favorite sushi houses.
4115 State Road 7
Wellington Marketplace at Wycliff
Wellington, FL 33449
561-434-9427
Mediterranean Cuisine
CampagnoloRestaurant.com
Italian restaurant and lounge. Upscale dining with traditional NY style
atmosphere. Our dishes are all prepared fresh to order and our staff takes pride
in making you feel at home. Culinary chief owner operator. Three and a half
stars in Sun Sentinel. Serving fresh Veal/Chicken/Pasta/New York Pizza.
Private party room available up to 50 people. Catering available. Open 7 days a
week for lunch & dinner. Live entertainment every Friday starting at 7pm.
Visit our menu at CampagnoloRestaurant.com.
The Village
7128 Beracasa Way
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-465-2979
Experience the traditional food and flavors of the Mediterranean. At The Village
we feature delicious weekly specials and a weekend buffet. All our pastries are
baked fresh on site. Check out our wide assortment of baklavas along with other
varieties of pastries.
Every Saturday night 7:30-9pm Belly Dance Show.
We also cater. Come in for a taste!
Boca Piquant
Milos
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Dining
Well Red: Rosso Italia and Red The Steakhouse
bring contemporary dining options to Boca
the food dude: Brad Friedlander, owner of Rosso Italia in Boca Raton.
Todd roller
By Joanie Cox
Boca Piquant
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Rosso Italia and Red The Steakhouse opened simultaneously in April
at The Wyndham in Boca Raton. “It seemed like a good opportunity,”
says Brad Friedlander, president and CEO of Red Restaurant Group.
“Boca wasn’t really our agenda. We were more looking to go to D.C., but
the opportunity presented itself. In Cleveland, I have two restaurants
next to each other just like here and it’s very successful. When I saw
the restaurant here and storage room and realized I could build two
restaurants, that was the clincher for me.”
Red The Steakhouse has been named one of the Top 10 Best
Steakhouses in the country, received numerous accolades from Esquire
Magazine and Playboy and its Miami Beach location has had a revolving
door of celebrity diners, including Michael Jordan, Rosie O’Donnell,
Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Donald Sutherland and Russell Brand. “It is
the only truly contemporary steakhouse in the country, serving serious
food,” says Friedlander, whose restaurant reputation in Cleveland has
resulted in a long line of celebrated chefs, such as Rick Bayless and
Michael Symon.
“We don’t just have line cooks in our kitchen; these are culinary
graduates,” Friedlander says. “Everything we do here is from scratch. We
do everything ourselves, from our dressings to distilling our own vanilla
at one point. We try to buy local when we can. Red serves certified black
angus prime beef.”
The concept Friedlander was going for with Red The Steakhouse was
based on a short question: What would Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank
Sinatra want to eat?
“I grew up in the ‘50s eating stuffed clams and steak,” Friedlander
reminisces. “It’s a simple concept, but we took it to the next level and it
doesn’t have the typical look of a steak house.”
A self-described foodie, Friedlander says he’s enamored with great
cuisine.
“I love food. You don’t really meet people who are as passionate about
food as me,” Friedlander says. “My partners are also real foodies. We’ll
drive six hours out of our way just to have a taco. There’s nothing we
won’t do when we have a craving for something.”
Friedlander’s love affair with food began when he was just a child. “My
father was in the concession business in Cleveland Stadium for about 50
years. He was referred to as the ‘Wiener Czar of Cleveland.’ And I would
refer to myself as the second-born son of the Wiener Czar,” Friedlander
laughs. “My mother was a phenomenal cook. We never just sat down to
dinner. Every night we sat down to appetizers and a wonderful meal.”
With a deep, lifelong love for Italian food, opening a contemporary
Italian restaurant was something Friedlander always hoped to do.
“We wanted to do our take on an Italian restaurant and create a more
contemporary atmosphere,” Friedlander says of his Neapolitan-style
restaurant.
Some of Friedlander’s favorite dishes at Rosso Italia are the chopped
salad, artichokes, veal Milanese and Bolognese pasta. At Red The
Steakhouse, he can’t resist a juicy rib eye. “I’m a rib eye person when it
comes to steak,” Friedlander adds. “The tater tots are great, as well as our
creamed corn. I also like the New York Strip and I love the Chop Chop
Le VAL DE LOIRE
“Where each plate is a work of art”
French Restaurant & Crêperie
Lunch weekdays;
Dinner from Monday through Saturday;
Sunday
Su
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during season
divine dining: Above, The
house-made tater tots served with
a charred tomato and creme fraiche
dipping sauce has become a favorite
at Red. Left, Rosso Italia’s Roasted
Artichoke. Todd roller
French Chef
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Web Address: le-val-de-loire.com
The Cove Shopping Center
1576 SE 3rd Ct., Deerfield Beach
IN THE GARDEN SHOPS 2 DOORS DOWN FROM ORIGINAL LOCATION
Voted Best Sushi Bar
Best of Boca
2007 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011
Full Liquor Bar
2-4-1 Late Nights
10pm-2am • Wed.-Sat. Only
Lunch
Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm
Sun. 1pm-5pm
Dinner
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Wed.-Sat. 5pm-2am
(Located in the Garden Shops)
7050 W. Palmetto Park Road • Bay 33
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10921 North Military Trail
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Boca Piquant
salad. It’s a salad with anchovies, cucumber, tomatoes and feta cheese. I
have that salad almost every day – that’s how much I like it.”
Rosso Italia and Red The Steakhouse pride themselves on providing
customers with the freshest ingredients possible. “Rosso is a step outside
the box. It’s real Italian cooking in the way that it should be done – farm
to table,” says Jarod Higgins, executive Chef of Rosso Italia and Red
The Steakhouse. “On the Red side, it’s the same thing – from-scratch
cooking. You’re tasting beef the way beef it is supposed to taste. You can
definitely tell when you try our beef; it’s unlike any other you’ve tried.
Our cows are grain fed. They’re free range and they’re pampered cattle.
It shows in the beef. Farms are starting to get the recognition they
need. South Florida is a great place for local farms. Local produce and
vegetables are important. We have so many beautiful farms here.”
Higgins, who has been in Boca since the launch of both restaurants,
is proud to offer diners some of the hardest-to-get beef in the business.
“One of the major focuses at Red The Steakhouse is our certified angus
prime beef,” Higgins says. “We get the top 1.5 percent that’s cut by
Buckhead Beef. It’s sent to us. Our beef is our showcase piece and we do
everything from scratch, including our mayonnaise, our ranch dressing
to our stocks, creams and sauces. It sets us apart from a lot of other
places. We don’t use anything frozen or prepackaged sauces or items.
Everything down to our demi-glace we make.”
As for Rosso Italia, Higgins says it’s an Italian concept you won’t find
in many other places. “We’re not serving that mainstream Italian food
with huge portions of chicken parm. We do serve chicken parm, but we
allow you to organize your own meal instead of saying here’s your parm
and pasta,” Higgins explains. “We serve artisan cheeses imported from
Italy. We’re a step and cut above the rest of what you’ll find around here.”
With two South Florida locations and a third Red The Steakhouse
opening in Cleveland next year, Friedlander loves the challenges and
people a new restaurant brings.
“These restaurants are different than all the restaurants in Boca,”
Friedlander says. “I finally added a baked potato to the menu, but that’s
as far as I’m going. We are not your ordinary group of restaurants. We’re
here for the people who really like food. And the people who really like
food will find us and recognize the difference.”
Rosso Italia and Red The Steakhouse are located at 1901 N. Military Trail
in Boca Raton. Call 561-353-9139; visit Rosso-italia.com or
Redthesteakhouse.com.
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Dinner Specials
Start at 5pm Daily
Monday
Baby Back Ribs $10.99
Slow Cooked with our special seasoning,
basted in our homemade whiskey BBQ Sauce
served with French Fries and Cole Slaw
Tuesday
Haddock Fish Fry $8.99
NOW SHOWING
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AND
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Yard House goes
the extra mile
Cold water Haddock beer battered
and deep fried served with steak fries
and Cole Slaw
Thursday Maine Lobster - $14.95
1¼ lb Steamed Lobster
served with French Fries and Cole Slaw
Saturday
Prime Rib _ $12.99
Slow Roasted and Tender
served with choice of Side and Au-Jus
Sunday - Starting at Noon
Prime Rib $12.99
1¼ Maine Lobster $14.95
Surf and Turf $25.99
HAPPY HOUR
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Open for Lunch & Dinner Mon-Fri 11:30- Midnight, Sat & Sun Noon-Midnight
Call for reservations: 561-544-8000
5050 Town Center Circle • Boca Raton, FL
Located in Boca Center between Joseph’s Market and Total Wine behind Brio.
home is where
the beer is:
Matt Tomas General Manager at Yardhouse in Boca Raton.
Todd roller
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2399 N. Federal Hwy. • Boca Raton
(One Block NW of 20 St. On Federal Hwy.)
See Our Menu & Reviews at BistroProvence.com
By Joanie Cox
Located across from iPic in Mizner Park, Yard House is buzzing with a
beer savvy crowd. With restaurants all over America and locally in Palm
Beach Gardens, Coral Gables and Hallandale Beach, Yard House opened
its Boca Raton location June 3.
“We have 140 handles of beer. Some of them are repeated,” says Matt
Tomas, general manager of Yard House Boca. “We carry 128 different
beers, and we have four different pumpkin beers right now as well as a
pumpkin cider. We’re excited about that. We have the Shipyard Smashed
Pumpkin in bottles. Pumking is also really popular.”
Whether you’re a seasoned beer lover or just getting acquainted with
brewskis, Yard House has some suggestions for whatever ales you.
“We have two beer samplers. We offer a traditional six-pack sampler
and a Belgian six-pack sampler,” Tomas explains. “And the chalkboard
series is always available. It’s a rotation of five different bottle beers and
five different draft beers. These are beers that come in a very limited
supply. It allows us to get some small batch microbrews like Dogfish 120
Minute IPA. We could have it a few weeks or sell out of it in a day or two.
The five choices rotate every six months. The bottles are typically the
750 milliliter bottle.”
While Yard House was clearly a new addition to the Boca area, avid
beer drinkers already familiar with the Palm Beach Gardens and
Hallandale locations have been packing the generous bar space at the
Boca Raton Yard House for several months.
“It’s been very busy here, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with the
business,” Tomas says. “Boca already had a good base of craft beer people.
Delray has good beer offerings, so there were already a lot of people
knowledgeable about great beer in the area. Sometimes we go into a
market where nobody is really familiar with beer and we’re selling a lot of
Delicious Authentic Greek Cuisine
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Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Light.”
Tomas is also impressed with the healthy amount of wine drinkers
flocking to the Boca Yard House. “We also sell a high percentage of wine
here in comparison to other locations I’ve worked at,” Tomas says. “This
is the ninth Yard House I’ve worked in. There’s more wine here because of
the clientele here.”
Tomas started his career with Yard House opening a location in Kansas
City. Then he continued his knowledge about beer and the restaurant
business launching Yard Houses in Arizona, California and Nevada.
“The client base changes a lot from city to city even within the same
state,” Tomas says. “We still like to offer consistencies in the menus and
beer selections, though.”
Serving American-fusion cuisine, Yard House is also home to some
decadent dishes and lighter bites. You can feast on anything from Seared
Ahi Sashimi to New York Steak Salad to a Blue Crab Cake Hoagie.
With more than 100 beers to choose from, Tomas, like many of his
customers, has a favorite. “It depends on the weather and what day of the
week it is. My favorite right now is the Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot. It’s
from Pennsylvania,” he says.
“We don’t brew any of our own beer here, but we do have a Yard House
label beer, which we brew in Belgium.”
For an avid beer lover such as Tomas, running the Yard House
definitely has its perks, especially when it comes to consumer education.
“I absolutely love beer, and one of the best parts of working here is
interacting with people and talking people into trying new beers and
seeing them progress,” Tomas says. “You build regulars at the bar and
watch them start out with Bud Light and move on to Kronenbourg and
other great beers. It’s fun to watch people do that and watch the team
members who work here learn about beer. As people work for Yard House,
they become beer lovers very quickly. And it’s great to be part of such a
fast-growing company. We’re opening Yard Houses all over the world.”
It’s nice to know the brand has finally established itself in South
Florida. Welcome to Downtown Boca Yard House, we’ve been waiting for
you.
Yard House is located at 201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. Call 561-471-6124
or visit YardHouse.com.
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Club News
renowned cancer research and
treatment center affiliated with
the University of Miami.
Written and submitted
by country club officials
ADDISON RESERVE
COUNTRY CLUB
On Oct. 19, Addison Reserve Country Club hosted
the Tee It up for the Troops
Golf Tournament. The event
started with the arrival of a
Blackhawk helicopter, courtesy
of the Florida National Guard.
The ceremonies were opened
by Liddy Clark, a student at
American Heritage, who sang
the National Anthem, and by
a Marine color guard. The golf
tournament was a shotgun format pairing Marines and Navy
personnel or Wounded Warriors with three of the Club’s
members. A cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction
followed the golf tournament.
In all, 29 foursomes were
fielded for this annual event.
The generosity of vendors and
membership of the Club raised
over $25,000 for the charitable
organization.
BOCA GROVE
COUNTRY CLUB
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After three days of golf, Chad
Kurmel, Director of Golf at
Boca Grove
Golf and Tennis Club is the
2012 South Florida PGA Professional Champion. During the
tournament, Kurmel shot a 69,
69, 67 for a win by 2 strokes.
The victory earned Kurmel
exemption in the PGA Tour’s
Puerto Rico Open next March
and qualified him for the PGA
46th Professional National
Championship in Oregon next
June. This is Kurmel’s second
victory in a qualifier for the
PGA of America Professional
National Championship.
On Oct. 6, in celebration of
Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day
of Play, Boca Grove hosted a
youth tennis event full of fun
and camaraderie. Sponsored by
USTA, kids ages 4 to 9 came
together. They had a chance to
get behind the net and return
balls, and participated in relay
races and contests.
Boca Woods
Country Club
Boca Woods Country Club
continues with their renovation
and improvement projects. The
clubhouse lobby and boardroom were newly remodeled
this summer and accented nicely with new furniture, artwork,
and decor. In addition, new golf
practice facilities were built,
making Boca Woods’ practice
facilities among the best in the
area. The outdoor patio and
pool deck areas were both
expanded and enhanced with
attractive stone work, fixtures,
and outdoor furniture. A pickle
ball court was added and all
parking lots and sidewalk transitions were renovated throughout the community. In addition, the Board of Directors is
entertaining the possibility of a
future improvement project – a
new fitness and physical therapy
center, golf shop, and administrative offices.
The Boca Woods Chapter
of PapCorps has a variety of
exciting events planned for
the upcoming season. Events
include the Holiday Boutique
on December 2, an afternoon
9-hole golf tournament, a pool
party with music, a trip to the
Hard Rock Casino, and an Allure of the Seas cruise to the
western Caribbean May 5-12.
Proceeds will go to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer
Research Care Center, the
SAINT ANDREWS
COUNTRY CLUB
A 43 percent increase in real
estate sales over the previous
year at St. Andrews Country
Club also delivered a resurgence of home builder activity
within the private, memberonly golf and country club
community. In the past year,
27 percent of the real estate
sales were priced between
$750,000-$1,000,000 with 24
percent of homes selling in the
price range of $1.6 million to
$5 million. Homebuilder activity, including new construction
grew 21 percent over the previous fiscal year. The significant
increase in real estate sales has
also created a shift in demographics for the Club by adding
families from Argentina, Brazil,
Canada and Estonia.
WOOFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
More than 1,000 members
and guests enjoyed a virtual party around the world as
Woodfield kicked-off its 25th
season. The annual Season
Kick-Off Party took place on
Saturday and Sunday, Nov.
17-18. This year’s theme, “City
Nights,” swept everyone away
to the world’s most famous
cities such as Tokyo, Las
Vegas, New Orleans, Paris and
South Beach - all represented
throughout the club.
Sunday’s Family Barbecue,
Carnival and Concert on the
field included rides, games and
sports activities. Members of all
ages danced the afternoon away
with the rock band Viva and
Ron Dante, former lead singer
of The Archies and The Cuff
Links.
The weekend celebration was
the official kick-off for another
season at Woodfield.
GLENEAGLES
COUNTRY CLUB
Gleneagles Country Club
is pleased to welcome Jason
Hembree as the new Execu-
tive Sous Chef. Prior to joining
Gleneagles, Jason worked for
Ritz Carlton, where he earned
the infamous 5 Star Ritz Carlton award four times. Earlier in
his career, Jason worked under
some of the most talented
Chefs in the United States at
restaurants, such as Aroma
and the Vintage House Café, an
Italian restaurant in Avon, Ohio.
Originally from the Cleveland
area, Jason earned an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
from Pennsylvania Culinary in
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Gleneagles Country Club
has an all-star lineup of musical
entertainment, shows, trips,
holiday celebrations, music and
dancing. The theme for the season, Jackpot, is centered on the
season’s largest event: Casino
Royale, which will be taking
place in February featuring
casino games, entertainment,
and outstanding food. Last
season’s most popular event,
Music by the Pool, will return
on Friday nights with al fresco
dining and dancing to live music
poolside. The season will also
feature several events that are
new to Gleneagles – including a
special evening of family-friendly
entertainment in December, a
movie night under the stars, and
trips to local points of interest
including the Everglades and
Costume World.
BROKEN SOUND
COUNTRY CLUB
Broken Sound’s General Manager John Crean was recently
featured in Club & Resort Business regarding the The Bistro
and Pool construction at Broken Sound. Here is an excerpt
from the article: “The $27 million
expansion project, seeks to ‘bring
Disney World’ to the club with
a swimming pool complex now
under construction. The project
includes a casual Bistro restaurant,
designed from scratch that will be
partially indoors, with an outdoor
portion under cover, a pool deck
and additional outdoor dining that
covers almost an acre of land. To
read the article, visit Clubandresortbusiness.com.”
Club List
Contact Marty Kaye
at 561-866-6312 for details.
Addison Reserve
Country Club
7201 Addison Reserve Blvd.,
Delray Beach, 561-637-4004
www.addisonreserve.cc
Michael McCarthy, general manager
Golf: 3 Arthur Hills championship
courses
Tennis: 12 courts; one grandstand
court and seven lighted
Features: 717 homes, clubhouse
with dining room, sports center,
fitness center with spa, children’s
activity center
Boca Greens
Country Club
19642 Trophy Drive, Boca Raton,
561-852-8800
www.bocagreenscountryclub.com
Dave Collumbell, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 6 courts
Features: 586 homes, villas,
clubhouse, fitness center
Boca Grove golf and
tennis club
21351 Whitaker Drive, Boca Raton
561-487-5300, www.bocagrove.net
Chuck Lehner, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 12 courts
Features: 443 homes,
condominiums, townhomes, patio
homes, clubhouse, fitness center
with pool
Boca Lago Country Club
8665 Juego Way, Boca Raton
561-482-5000, www.bocalago.com
Steve O’ Neill, general manager
Golf: 2 courses
Tennis: 20 courts
Features: 1,700 homes, villas,
condominiums, clubhouse with
dining rooms, pools and fitness
center
The Club at Boca Pointe
7144 Boca Pointe Drive,
Boca Raton, 561-864-8500
www.theclubatbocapointe.com
Helen Karpel, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 29 courts
Features: 4,044 homes, villas,
patio homes, condominiums,
clubhouse with dining room,
athletic center and spa
Boca West Country Club
20583 Boca West Drive,
Boca Raton, 561-488-6990
www.bocawestcc.org
Jay DiPietro, general manager
Golf: 4 courses
Tennis: 33 courts
Features: 3,400 homes; patio
villas, garden homes, townhomes,
condominiums, single family;
country club, golf club and sports
center; tennis, fitness center, spa,
salon, aquatics complex
Boca Woods
Country Club
10471 Boca Woods Lane,
Boca Raton, 561-487-2800
www.bocawoodscc.com
Sandy McGaughey, general manager
Golf: 2 courses
Tennis: 8 courts
Features: 645 homes, clubhouse
with dining room, fitness center
Bocaire Country Club
4989 Bocaire Blvd., Boca Raton
561-997-6556, www.bocairecc.com
Russell Carlson, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 6 courts
Features: 237 homes, clubhouse,
fitness center
Broken Sound Club
2401 Willow Springs Drive,
Boca Raton, 561-241-6800
www.brokensoundclub.org
John Crean, general manager
Golf: 2 courses
Tennis: 23 courts
Features: 1628 homes and
custom estate homes. Two
clubhouses with dining rooms, spa
and fitness room and aquatics area
Delaire Country Club
4645 White Cedar Lane,
Delray Beach, 561-499-9090
www.delaire.org
Trent Squire, general manager
Golf: 27 holes
Tennis: 8 clay courts
Features: 328 homes, fitness
center, clubhouse
Gleneagles Country Club
7667 Victory Lane, Delray Beach
561-498-3606 , www.gleneagles.cc
Kraig Spina, general manager
Golf: 2 courses
Tennis: 21 courts
Features: 1,082 residences,
clubhouse with pool, health and
fitness center and spa
Hamlet Country Club
3600 Hamlet Drive, Delray Beach
561-498-7600,
www.thehamletcc.com
Rick Collette, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 8 courts
Features: 443 houses,
townhomes and condominiums,
clubhouse with ballroom, fitness
and swim center
Hunters Run Golf
and Racquet Club
3500 Clubhouse Lane,
Boynton Beach, 561-737-2582
www.huntersrun.net
Mary Watkins, general manager
Golf: 3 courses
Tennis: 21 courts
Features: 1,650 homes, villas and
condominiums, clubhouse, fitness
center, lodge rooms
Mizner Country Club
16104 Mizner Club Drive,
Delray Beach, 561-638-5600
www.miznercc.info
Larry Savvides, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 6 courts
Features: 480 homes, clubhouse
with dining room, resort-style pool,
fitness center, ballroom
The Polo Club of
Boca Raton
5400 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton
561-995-1200, www.poloclub.net
Brett Morris, general manager
Golf: 2 courses
Tennis: 27 courts
Features: 1,700 homes, clubhouse
with dining rooms, spa and fitness
center, children’s center and Family
Resort Complex
Royal Palm Yacht
& Country Club
2425 Maya Palm Drive West,
Boca Raton, 561-395-2100
www.rpycc.org
Bob Green Jr., general manager
Golf: 1 Jack Nicklaus Signature
course
Tennis: 6 courts
Features: 688 homes, 500
members by invitation only, two
clubhouses, marina, fitness and
aquatics center, two croquet
greenswards
St. Andrews
Country Club
17557 Claridge Oval West,
Boca Raton, 561-451-4500
www.standrewscc.com
Craig Martin, general manager
Golf: 2 championship courses and
Golf Performance Center
Tennis: 15 courts with grandstand
seating
Features: 732 homes, clubhouse,
spa and fitness center, two
restaurants, rec room, children’s
water park and covered
playground, basketball court
Stonebridge Golf
and Country Club
10343 Stonebridge Blvd.,
Boca Raton , 561-488-0800
www.stonebridgefl.com
Richard J. Martino, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 6 courts, 4 lighted
Features: 398 single-family
homes, new fitness center, new
clubhouse
Woodfield Country Club
3650 Club Place, Boca Raton
561-994-1000, www.woodfield.org
Eben Molloy, general manager
Golf: 1 course
Tennis: 20 courts
Features: 1,250 homes, clubhouse
with ballroom, fitness center and
spa, youth activities center
To correct information
or add your club,
contact joanie cox at
jkcox@tribune.com.
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Experience the Crown Jewel of Senior Living
• Elegant, country club style-living
• Spacious, well-appointed apartments
• Chef-prepared fine dining
• Room service available for dinner
• Centerpiece pool and hot tub
• Lovely gardens, lakes and walking paths
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• Salon and spa services
• Well-equipped fitness center
• Putting green
• On-site wellness center
• Weekly housekeeping
• Local transportation
22601 Camino Del Mar, Boca Raton, FL 33433 • 561-544-6209 • www.fivestarpremier-bocaraton.com
Assisted Living Facility #7532