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THE BEST OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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SPA SCENE

BEST IN DINING

CHEF PROFILE

FOOD AND DINING

FRESH IDEAS FOR THE HOME

FOR THE HOME

CELEBRATE BEAUTY

FROM THE EXPERTS

RECIPES

FOR THE PARENTS

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South Florida is home to some of the most diverse, unique and spec-tacular dining. Top world-renown chefs fill our hometown and a hugevariety of food and ambiance is what makes South Florida the best infood, culture and service! Here’s some of our favorites:

Best steakSteak 954Ft LauderdaleWWW.STEAK954.COM

Best Comfort foodBig City TavernLas OlasWWW.BIGCITYLASOLAS.COM

BestUpsCaledining

De Rodriguez CubaSouth BeachWWW.DRODRIGUEZCUBA.COM

Best amBianCe

Bongo’sSeminole Hard RockWWW.BONGOSCUBANCAFE.COM

BestUniqUedining experienCeMai-KaiFt LauderdaleWWW.MAIKAI.COM

Best View from a restaUrantGrille 66Ft LauderdaleWWW.GRILLE66ANDBAR.COM

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Melting PotCooper CityWWW.MELTINGPOT.COM

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Peiking TokyoCoral SpringsWWW.PEKINGTOKYO.COM

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PL8 KitchenFt LauderdaleWWW.PL8KITCHEN.COM

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Gotham SteakDowntown MiamiWWW.FONTAINEBLEAU.COM

Best latenigHtdining

Rocco’s TacosLas OlasWWW.ROCCOSTACOS.COM

BestwoodoVen pizzeriaScarfonesDavie/ParklandWWW.SCARFONES.COM

BestUpsCalemexiCanCUisine

Rosa MexicanoMIami & South BeachWWW.ROSAMEXICANO.COM

Best asianCUisine

SaiaFt LauderdaleWWW.BHOTELSANDRESORTS.COM

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Solita Las OlasWWW.SOLITALASOLAS.COM

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HakkasanDowntown MiamiWWW.HAKKASAN.COM

Best Beer ontapWorld of BeerCoconut CreekWWW.WOBUSA.COM

BestUpsCale-CasUal eateryYard HouseHallendaleWWW.YARDHOUSE.COM

Best restaUrant and loUngeYoloLas OlasWWW.YOLORESTAURANT.COM

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China GrillFt LauderdaleWWW.CHINAGRILLMGT.COM

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My Organic CornerWestonWWW.MYORGANICCORNER.COM

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chefPROFILE

Matthieu Godard was born on March26, 1979 in Normandy’s historic city ofRouen. But he didn’t remain long in hisnative Northern France, and in fact al-

most straight out of culinary school, harnessed hislife as a chef to travel the world. From the start, hisculinary career has been filled with the unexpected.Unlike many accomplished French chefs, Matthieubegan cooking professionally relatively late in life, atthe age of 18, following a brief detour to study ac-counting, which he soon happily learned was not forhim. He also didn’t begin by scaling the heights ofhaute Michelin starred gastronomy. Instead, he spenthis first several years as a chef for Club Med, learninginvaluable lessons in psychology, working with peo-ple from incredibly diverse backgrounds and the sim-ple principle of making people happy with great food.His five year Club Med odyssey took him from LeLavandou on the Côte d’Azur, to French Alpine re-sorts such as Tignes and Val Thorens and thenabroad to Cadaques in Northern Spain, the CanaryIslands, the city of Marathon in Greece, and finallythe Bahamas.

With plenty of swashbuckling under his belt, by2003 Chef Godard decided it was time to focus onadding further culinary refinement to his repertoire.He returned to Spain and the five-star HotelGuadalpin in Marbella, where he worked under therenowned Chef Ramon Freixa. The following year,the ever adventurous chef headed for New York withnothing more than a plane ticket and a few restaurantcontacts in hand. While still a young cook back inFrance, Matthieu had already been impressed withDaniel Boulud’s international reputation as a Frenchchef who had made hismark in the US. By 2006,Matthieu felt ready to knock on Boulud’s door. InJune of that year Boulud offered Matthieu a positionas Chef de Partie (line cook) at New York’s db BistroModerne. It would be the start of a whole new levelof career building. During his almost four years at dbBistro, Matthieu rose to Sous Chef and then Execu-tive Sous Chef. He next went on to work for a year asa Sous Chef for Boulud’s Feast & Fêtes Catering com-pany and was then called on to join the team at thenew pan-Mediterranean Boulud Sud. By the springof 2012, with plenty of opportunity to observe Chef

Godard’s creative talent, consistent technique, energyand leadership in the kitchen, Boulud tappedMatthieu as the new Executive Chef for db BistroModerne in Downtown Miami.

“What I like best about my work, aside from theactual cooking, is the sense of family we have in thekitchen. I spend more time with my cooks than any-one else, and this means a lot to someone who’s lefthis own family behind to pursue a career,” explainsGodard. “A real kitchen is about as far as you canimagine from what you see on reality TV. It’s not lavie en rose, but there is a great sense of camaraderieand team work”. What’s the young chef ’s favorite partof the menu? “Definitely fish!” says Godard, “maybeit’s all that time I spent cooking at seaside resorts.”This summer look for Matthieu’s zesty Mediter-ranean flavored roasted red mullet with a lemonysauce vierge of olive oil, tomatoes Niçoise olives andcapers.

db Bistro Moderne is located at 225 Biscayne BoulevardWay, Miami, FL 33131 305.421.8800. Visit them onlineat www.dbbistro.com

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TOPTABLESLocal

With Rosa Mexicano’s fes-tive vibe, authentic Mexicancuisine, signature table-sideprepared guacamole, re-

gional specialties and innovative cocktails,the restaurant has made a perfect additionto thecollection of upscale designer bou-tiques, restaurants, and cafes that line thewest end of the popular outdoor mall.

Inspired by Mexico’s acclaimed architect,Ricardo Legorreta, who is known for hisuse of columns and bold, bright colors, the3,500 sq. foot, indoor/outdoor eatery,which seats 108 inside, will boast a casuallychic dining room with beautiful dark woodfloors, dazzling indigo-blue tiled columns,floor-to-ceiling windows, a spectaculartravertine monolithic bar with backlitonyx, clever lighting, and textural stone wa-terfall walls displaying video of Acapulcocliff divers in mid-flight. The al fresco patiodining area,seating 92 guests.

All menu items are made-to-order dailyand prepared with the freshest ingredients.Executed by a fine kitchen culinary team,

overseen by Miami-based corporate chefChristian Plotczyk, regional executive chefDavid Sloane, and executive chef JamesCawley, the Rosa Mexicano South Beachculinary journey will begin with starters, orentradas($7.75-$14), such as their uniqueguacamole en molcajete, prepared table-side,with avocado, jalapeño, tomato, onion,and cilantro, and served with warm, house-made corn tortillas, crispy tortilla chips,salsa pasilla de Oaxaca, among otherdishes.

Main plates ($14.75-$27.50), perfect forsharing, featuretablones (short ribs) grilledboneless beef short ribs served with a mes-tiza sauce and rajas, as well as a succulentalambre a la Mexicana, skewers of filetmignon, chorizo sausage, onions, toma-toes, and Serrano peppers served overhouse rice with tomatillo and tomato-chipotle sauces. Additional dinner itemswill include a pescadopibil, featuring but-terflied red snapper, marinated in a tradi-tional Yucatan mixture of achiote, orange,and garlic served with habanero marinated

onions, roasted garlic and tomatillo sauce. Freshly prepared tacos, served piping hot

in a cast iron skillet and with Chihuahuacheese, will range from pollo, grilledchicken, marinated in anchochile andspices and topped with slow-cooked pep-pers, to tangy carne asadafeaturing grilledskirt steak marinated in guajillo and pasil-lachiles, garlic, cumin, black pepper, servedwith freshly made warm corn tortillas andred bean-chorizo chili, and other tastysides.

A meal at Rosa Mexicano isn’t completewithout a handcrafted cocktail, sangria, ormargarita. Rosa Mexicano’sbebidas featurean array of domestic and Mexican beers, aswell as tasty cocktails, including the signa-ture pomegranate margarita, and about adozen new sexy cocktails, such as Flor deHumo, a citrusy concoction of tequila,mezcal, lime juice, St. Germain, agave mix,and orange marmalade. Rosa Mexicano is located at 1111 LincolnRoad on Miami Beach. 305.695.1005 or visitwww.rosamexicano.com.

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he menu melds Chef Jacobsen’sDanish heritage, with Europeanspecialties spiked with local fa-vorites. Now open for Breakfast on

Saturday and Sunday from 9 Am servinggreat favorites as well as traditional Brunchfares, but also Bottom less Mimosa andBloody marys.

Once a European tradition, wine bars arespringing up all over South Florida. Many ofthem are strictly that – bars that serve wineand appetizer-style fare. As its name implies,however, the Vienna Café and Wine Bar inDavie is first a restaurant, and then a winebar., But also offers a full Liquor bar.

The wine bar itself is a cozy nook whereguests can sample from an extensive list of in-ternational and domestic pours ranging fromquite moderate costs to the medium range.It has a friendly, casual ambiance that invitesexperimenting with varied wines. A half wallwith decorative pillars separates it from thedining room, where burgundy-colored linenliners and crisp white toppers cover well-spaced tables, each holding a fresh rose. Themenu reflects Jacobsen’s Danish heritage,with Scandinavian and Austrian accents.

A private room is available for parties of upto 32 persons as well as an outside lounge

area for cigar smoking, if that is your pleasure.On a recent weekend evening; every table inthe dining room was filled with a mix of ages.On Fridays and Saturday the Bar is Openuntil 2 Am with Live Entertainment, andMichael the Bartender mixing your favoritedrink.

Once a month, Jacobsen hosts unusualwine dinners. Every month varies, some-times you bring your own bottle and othertimes it is a Winemaker who provides thewines and sometimes it is some body’s winecellar that’s been raided.

A meal at Vienna Café begins with a bas-ket of warm and delicious Multigrain andFrench bread as well as Lavosh served withplenty of sweet butter. The starter menu is in-teresting and varied – this is a good place togo with friends and order several appetizersto share. A variety of Small plates and smallerentrees are available for the lighter appetizer. Appetizers include duck and peppercornpate with Lingonberry sauce and pickled cu-cumber salad; bay scallops escargotbourginonne, duck foi gras with apple andonion compote smoked Norwegian salmonwith caviar and Danish meatballs

The menu includes daily Specials Createdwith local fresh ingredients and include local

fresh fish such as Grouperand Snapper rack of lamb,potato-crusted filet ofsalmon with pinot noirsauce.

The desserts all madein house by Gina thePastry Chef and aresinfully good . Whiteand dark Chocolatemousse cake was airyand the delicious Classic crème Brule has a properly seared top, andwas creamy and flavorful inside... But theapple strudel was the clear winner of thedesserts.

The Vienna Café and Wine Bar is a casu-ally elegant place that serves sophisticatedfare without pretension, and that, after a firstvisit, is likely to draw you back.

Vienna Café and Wine Bar is located at 9100West State Road 84 Davie, Florida 33324 in thePine Island Plaza. Serving lunch & dinner 7 daysand breakfast brunch Saturday & Sunday. Visitthem online to sign up for promotions and specialevents: www.viennacafeandwinebar.com , or callfor reservations 954-423-1961. Reservations canalso be made on line.

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Wine List with 160 Selections

Private Dining Room for 32 People

FRIDAY & SATURDAYCocktail Bar and Lounge

Now Open until 2am Live Entertainment

Happy Hour 25%Off After 10pm - domestic beer, house wine, and call drinks

SATURDAY & SUNDAYOpen for Breakfast

Bottomless Mimosa & Bloody Marys$15 per person 9am - 2pm

MENU FAVORITESBay scallops escargot bourginonne

Potato-crusted filet of salmon w/ pinot noir sauce Apple Strudel

Classic European Dishes & American Regional Specialties

open 7 dayS a week. call today for reServationS.

See full menu and Sign up for Special offerS and promotionS at our webSite

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Healthy ChoiceA M y O r g a n i c C o r n e r

Food doesn’t have to be so intimidating. Eatingshould feel natural. And that’s one of the key words,natural-- food that is close to nature. And organic foodis as close to nature as you can get. Organically grownand raised food is unadulterated by pesticides, hor-mones, chemicals, and strange lab-made additives.Sure, these man-made “aids” can speed the growingprocess of fruits, vegetables and chicken. Sure, they canensure there are no germs in our spinach (except whenthere happens to be an e. coli outbreak!). And yes, theycan extend the shelf-life of prepared foods.

So why eat organic? Because when what you put inyour body is, for lack of a better word, mutated, thatdoes harm. Our metabolism is affected, our bodies’natural defenses are weakened, we don’t absorb nutri-ents as efficiently, and we can become extremely sick.Malnutrition, diabetes, heart problems, and cancer arejust a few of the health problems that are associatedwith all the processed food that we have become so ac-customed to.

We should be able to eat real food that is delicious,healthy, and makes us feel good, not groggy or guilty.My Organic Corner is a café and juice bar in Westonthat offers fresh, wholesome, and absolutely deliciousalternatives to the usual burger and fries. It was openedearlier this year by Jaime and Janeth Roldan. “Wewanted to make it easy for people to eat affordable anddelicious, healthy organic food. We want to promoteand support healthy eating choices.” At My OrganicCorner, you will find only one hundred percent or-ganic ingredients delivered from FDA certified ven-dors, from the kale and granny smith apple in theirGreen Juice to the herbed AppleGate turkey in theirSouthwestern Sandwich. All sandwiches come on anEzekiel sprouted whole grain bread or wrap, which isnaturally higher in protein and fiber, flower free, and

lower in carbs. Salad dressings are not only homemade,but sugar-free (by the way, you will find no lab-madeSplenda here).

The Organic Juice bar is unique. Their Juices andsmoothies have no sugar, ice or water added. The juicesbased are organic apple juice, unsweetened almondmilk, or coconut milk. You can’t get anything closer toNatural drinks.

Each day of the week offers a different soup, madefrom scratch, and of course, with only organic veggiesand legumes. There are also daily hot vegan specials,such as Eggplant Parmesan, made with a cashew“cheese”, or Portobello mushrooms stuffed with quinoaand spinach. And there are no unhealthy fats in theseflavorful, nutritionally dense dishes.

The café is also starting to serve up homemade bakedtreats, such as lemon tarts, banana bread, muffins, andcookies. All baked goods are made with whole grainflour, organic eggs, and absolutely no white sugar. In-stead, they use small amounts of agave syrup, or driedsugar cane juice, which actually retains some naturallyoccurring minerals, and has a much more satisfyingflavor than processed sugars. And whether you’re ona gluten-free diet, vegan, or both, My Organic Cornerhas some sweet, wholesome options for you that won’tweigh your stomach or energy down.

What’s next for My Organic Corner? A Saturdaymorning farmer’s market, more raw food selections,catering, and an organic buying club in which you canhave fresh, seasonal organic produce delivered to yourhome or office.My Organic Corner is located at 127 Weston Rd, southof St Rd 84, &open 11am to 7pm Mon -Fri, & 9am-3pm on Sat. So stop by, try a green smoothie, a home-made black bean burger, and indulge in a banana chipand coconut oatmeal cookie. Feel good about eating!

These days, making the “right” food choices is a daunting,

mind-bending task. We worry about calories, carbs, fat,

and sugar. We contemplate whether to eat meat, dairy,

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Chefs & Artists is a fresh new art studio concept that is bringing our community the passionand love for culinary arts and painting. Our goal is to encourage your creativity throughboth culinary activities and pottery painting set in a new, state-of-the-art studio. Chefs &Artists offers both educational and fun hands-on culinary classes, workshops, demonstra-

tions, birthday parties & events that provide impeccable personalized services. You’ll learn how toprepare simple and healthy gourmet meals using seasonal and fresh ingredients in the marketplace.

Our intimate culinary activities emphasize techniques, skill building, creativity and fun for all homecooks. Chefs & Artists also provides the relaxing and creative pastime of ceramic painting. Regardlessof your age or artistic ability, you can create your own unique pottery piece in our stress free studio.You will have a lot of fun and discover your inner artist. Series Classes: We offer a wide variety of 6 series classes for home cooks of all levels and interests.Classes are small, hands-on, and technique driven. Cooking classes are designed for the Basic andintermediate cooks. These six classes focus on developing more advanced culinary skills, as well asintroducing students to more complex, global flavor profiles as we delve more deeply into the use ofherbs and spices. Each week, our classes will use a different cuisine as a starting point for learningmore challenging techniques. If you’ve taken the Very Basic Series (and have been doing your home-work!) or if you are a seasoned cook looking to stretch your cooking wings, join us!Workshops: Workshops are hands-on classes for adults and children that focus on specific topics,recipes and themes, giving you the opportunity to explore the different realms, and techniques foreveryday cooking.Demonstrations: For those who want to learn about culinary arts but don’t want the mess of doingit, Chefs & Artists will offer educational demos on exciting topics, recipes and themes. Demos are agreat way to entertain a larger group, have a great time, learn something new, and enjoy with friendsthe passion of good eaten!Culinary Parties & Events: Personalized culinary parties & events in our state of the art kitchen. Wewill personally work with you to design the event. These parties & events are great for birthday parties,bachelorette parties, bridal showers, corporate team building, corporate events, group cooking classes,holiday parties, wine tasting or just plain old friends and family having fun together ready to have funand discover the wonders of good eaten.

Pick a package, choose a theme, make your reservation, and enjoy the party! Chefs and Artists is locatedin Weston Town Center at 1664 Market Street. They may be reached at 954.888.9876 or visit themonline at chefsandartists.com.

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Dimensions Design Center is full service remodeling company and designcenter located in Cooper City. Through dedication and a quality service we havegrown into a successful local business with a wide variety of possibilities to servethe design needs of those in our community. We specialize in kitchen and bath-room renovations but also include a wide range of other services including customoutdoor kitchens ,wall units, and closets. Alongside those projects we also do awide variety of restoration work. We are dealers for an assortment of lines in allwood cabinetry, tile, granite and marble countertops, bathroom vanities, and dec-orative hardware. Our product lines include Integrity Cabinetry, NatureKast, Jef-fery Alexander, Daltile, Fire Magic and Native Trails just to name a few. We areconstantly adding new lines to our store in an effort to provide the most varietypossible. The creative choices are endless, if you can think of it we can make it hap-pen.

At Dimensions Design Center we strive to provide a hassle free experience forour clients with an attention to detail that would be hard to find elsewhere. Ourcommitment to service excellence comes from the idea that people should lookforward to the entire remodeling process and getting the home they have alwayswanted. We want your home to be everything you have dreamed of and more ,our goal has always been to give people what they envision for their home in acomfortable, honest, and stress free atmosphere. Our design center was createdwith that idea in mind as a place where our clients can see the items they are choos-ing first hand, taking the guess work out of the project. Our experienced sales pro-fessionals are available to come out to your home free of any commitment orcharges. If your thinking your home needs some work let us help you give yourspace the upgrade it deserves.

Dimensions Design Center’s showroom is located at 12323 SW 55th St. Suite 1004 inCooper City. For more information contact 954.533.4435 or visit them online at Dimen-sion DesignCenters.com

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Velata is a fun, family‐friendly way to experience chocolate fondue. Velata ceramic fonduewarmers come with a patent-pending silicone dish that keeps exquisite Velata chocolateat the perfect temperature for dipping! Just turn it on and allow the warmer’s 25-watt lightbulb to keep the chocolate of your choice at the perfect temperature — no scorching,no flame, no complicated instructions or messy clean up. The dish goes from the refrig-erator to the microwave to the dishwasher with ease and eliminates the messy fountain,scorched chocolate, open flame and complicated instructions commonly associated witha fondue experience.

Velata warmers are $40 each, and available in three sleek designs and eight vibrant colors.Velata offers four types of premium Belgian chocolate, all gluten-free: white, dark, milk,and caramel milk – at $7 per bag. Velata chocolate comes in a microwave‐safe pouch. Itis designed to be melted in the microwave and then poured into, and kept warm in, theVelata dish.

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FirstImpressions

There is one single room in your home that is guaranteed to make a first and lastingimpression. That room is the entrance to your home, your foyer.

The entrance to your home should not only make your guest feel welcomed but itshould also set the tone for the mood and the style in the rest of the home. This is theperfect area to inject with your personality.

Typically, the foyer is also one of the smallest areasin the home. Use the space limitation as your in-spiration and let your creativity and ingenuityguide your choices for the décor of this smallspace. And since one seldom lingers in the foyer,why not try some unusual design ideas incorpo-rating unusual objects. Even a striking colorscheme could be the perfect solution for your en-tryway.

Because foyers come in countless shapes andsizes, you will need to pay attention to maximizingyour specific entry. If it’s rather small, then I sug-gest you make this space as interesting as possible– perhaps with a dramatic display of artwork or alarge unique mirror. If it’s large, you’ll need to addelements that will increase the coziness of thespace - perhaps by incorporating a warm colorscheme or by using upholstered pieces of furni-ture, such as a bench or a chaise.

Because these spaces are generally high trafficareas, floors should be durable and easy to main-tain. An area rug immediately serves to addwarmth to the area and welcome your guests.Good lighting is also an important considerationin this space. A center chandelier is usually suffi-cient in a small foyer. It is important to select achandelier that is proportional to the squarefootage of the area. If the chandelier is too largeor too small it will definitely look out of place anddisrupt the balance of the rest of the design. At-tractive wall sconces flanking an interesting mirrorwill also provide sufficient light in a smaller space.

In larger foyers, consider the addition of oneunique pieces of furniture to set your “stage”. Abeautiful round hall or foyer table in wood, glass,or accented with antique mirrors will immediatelyadd elegance and grandeur to your entrance. Rodiron pieces add a lot of drama in a more traditionalor Mediterranean style décor. Wood or metalconsole tables work well in almost any style ofdécor.

Put your best decorating foot forward and makeyour entrance grand.

Myriam Payne of Decorating Den Interiors works andlives with her family in Weston. For a consultation withMyriam, call her design studio at 954.659.2017. Visither blog at www.WestonInteriorDecorator.com.

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It’s time to get pampered and get beautiful! There is no better way for Missies 4and up to spend time with their BFF’s than with a luxurious day spa experience orprivate birthday bash celebration at Prissy Missy Spa. This tres chic setting boasts stunning chandeliers, beautiful jeweled wall accents

as well as glamorous and inspiring quotes from beauty icons, custom designed furniturewhich consist of white baroque vanities, an oversized jeweled tufted white pedicurebench, a pretty in pink facial/massage table and Mani station designed to comfortablyfit three Missies making it perfect to partake in social gossip.

Parents are welcomed to peek in on the fun as they relax in their own posh waitingarea that is conveniently equipped with WIFI, beautiful flower arrangements, plenty ofmagazines to catch up on the latest celebrity gossip or fashion trend and refreshments.

Missies are sure to be primped and pampered with lush services such as deluxe mani’s,pedi’s with strawberry scented pink bath fizzies, glamorous hair styles, make-up withsparkles galore, decadent chocolate facials with fresh cucumber eye treatments andyummy scented massages.

To assure that Missies have the utmost comfort and relaxation, “Prissy Missy” sparobes and slippers are provided for each Missy to use as well as pink bubbly (pink lemon-ade) served in hot pink champagne flutes. The spa experience would not be completewithout Prissy Missy’s music playlist playing the latest tunes as well as the latest concertor music videos playing in their plasma TV…can I say, ADORABLE?

Aside from their lavish spa services, there are three funtabulous “Fun Stations” whereMissies can get creative and take home their very own creations. They can create an icecream sugar scrub sundae by the scoop, make their own moisturizing lip gloss fromscratch and create their very own potion of decadent shimmering lotion and muchmore!

Prissy Missy Spa specializes in lavish birthday packages with five packages to choosefrom. The birthday girl always receives a gift certificate for a free mani on a future visit,birthday tiara or hairpiece of her choice and the choice of creating either a sugar scrubsundae, lip gloss or lotion. It doesn’t get better than that!

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As a board-certified cosmetic surgeon practicing for over 30 years,I’ve helped thousands of patients achieve a more aesthetically pleasingappearance and enhanced body image. I have mastered many surgicaland non-surgical techniques. I believe that surgery involves a lifetimeof learning, and I have given back to the community by teaching newtechniques.

How best to achieve a toned, well-contoured, and aesthetically pro-portioned body for the back-to-school season depends upon manyfactors. These include lifestyle, body type, age, health, and very impor-tantly, the nature and magnitude of the patient’s concerns.

Surgical Solutions: Lipoplasty One of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in my prac-tice involves body contouring and sculpting, and it is known aslipoplasty, or liposuction. This can be done alone or in conjunctionwith other body sculpting procedures, such as abdominoplasty(tummy tuck); breast enhancement by lifting, implanting or reducing;and arm and leg shaping.

As Danik MedSpa’s medical director, I perform liposuction andother body sculpting procedures on an outpatient or inpatient basisat Coral Springs Medical Center. The procedure may take one to fourhours depending upon the amount of fat to be removed or the resultsto be achieved. Likewise, recovery time will vary based on the extentof the procedure. Usually the patient wears a compression garmentfor several days to several weeks, and returns to full function in a veryshort time. The procedures may include facial cosmetic surgery aswell, and facial bandages have to be worn for at least one night.NOTE: Consultations for cosmetic surgery at Danik MedSpa areconducted free of charge by appointment only.

Non-Surgical Solutions I recognize that revolutionary new technologies have led to the intro-duction of some very effective, non-surgical sculpting techniques.These protocols require no labwork or medications and offer the ad-ditional advantages of being non-invasive and pain-free with no down-time. However, they do not represent a “quick fix.” Usually, a series oftreatments are required, and it may take several months to achievemaximum results.

One procedure, however, does deliver immediate results. It’s calledLipolaser Fat Reduction, and in December 2011, Danik became thefirst Florida medical spa to offer this therapy. Typically, a patient canlose 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch during their first treatment, and after a seriesof 12 treatments, patients can expect to lose up to 7 inches. Likelipoplasty, Lipolaser is used to target resistant subcutaneous adiposedeposits in the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, back, waist, abdomen,neck and chin. FDA-approved, the procedure harnesses the power oflaser radiation, which causes the adipocytes to collapse and releasetheir fatty acids into the lymphatic system where they are excreted.While reducing inches, this process also stimulates the natural pro-duction of collagen and elastin to effect a marked tightening of theskin. For best results, treatments should be administered 3 times aweek for 3 or more weeks. The results are cumulative, so patients willsee a progressive loss of inches accompanied by an increased toningand smoothing of the skin’s surface.

Do Your Home WorkWhether you opt for a surgical, non-surgical, or combination ap-proach to redefining your body image, I recommend being thoroughwhen it comes to due diligence. Review the qualifications of your sur-geon. Make sure he or she is certified by the American Board of PlasticSurgery (ABPS). Also look for membership in such professional or-ganizations as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), theAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), and theLipoplasty Society of North America. Meanwhile, if you’re consid-ering non-surgical body sculpting, research the reputation and licens-ing of the medical spa under consideration. Danik is fully licensed andaccredited, providing treatments under the supervision of a medicaldirector and board-certified cosmetic surgeon. Don’t accept less oryou could wind up paying for it in the end.

Danik MedSpa & Cosmetic Surgery is a full-service medical spa and cosmeticsurgery center offering South Florida’s most complete range of aesthetic, weight-loss and wellness treatments. Areas of specialization include: Laser Hair Re-moval, Body Sculpting , HCG Diet Therapies, Anti-Aging Treatments, Der-mal Fillers, Skin Resurfacing , and such surgical procedures as Facelifts, SwiftLifts, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction and Abdominoplasty.Location: 11278 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL. P: 954-432-4343.

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At Lingua Language Center, students of all ages, from childrento international youth and corporate clients, thoroughly enjoy theexperience of learning a second, third or fourth language. Studentsare empowered with effective communication in English or anyother language of the world through a direct, natural approach tolanguage training called Enter-TrainingTM, “entertainment andtraining”. Following the principles of neuro-linguistics (multi-sen-sory practice through visual, auditory and physical activities), theschool promotes rapid language acquisition for learners at all levels.

Language learning occurs in an immersive, yet relaxed, environ-ment. The way Lingua does it is by practically surrounding studentswith the new language so that they perceive it through the senses.They are most motivated when they can see, hear, speak, and feelthe language. They are thrilled about learning. The method com-bines natural language, everyday situations and practice of the fourlanguage skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting) with an emphasis on the development of oral interaction.Oral communication is primarily emphasized during class time.Class practice is provided through conversation, oral drills, games,music, and other engaging activities.

The approach also calls for the use of various teaching aids andresources to contribute to students’ learning experience as all classactivities are hands-on. The courses are supported by a combinationof video and audio programs, the Internet, lab practice, full color

textbooks, workbooks, and realia (real life objects). A perfect exam-ple of a teaching aid used to supplement the classroom’s commu-nicative approach is the Rosetta Stone System.

This innovative approach to language learning has made Linguathe absolute winner of the Best of Weston Award in the LanguageSchool Category for five consecutive years since 2008, conferredby the US Local Business Association and the US Commerce As-sociation. Lingua has also gained international recognition as a lan-guage and culture training center, acknowledged for the high qualityof its language programs. Since its inception in 1998, Lingua hasembarked on the exciting journey of promoting and accomplishinglanguage acquisition in an effective, yet enjoyable way. It has gradu-ated many successful students. Recently, Lingua has been author-ized under the Federal Law of the United States to enrollnonimmigrant foreign students for Academic and Language Pro-grams, under the “F” Student Visa.

This is an exciting time in the history of the school. As an accred-ited/certified language school, Lingua continues to expand its stu-dent body to include students from all over the world. Internationalstudents are able to participate in Lingua’s Intensive English Pro-gram and supplementary courses, including English Literacy, Sur-vival English, Conversation and Accent Reduction, BusinessEnglish, and TOEFL Test Preparation. Local students can also par-ticipate in these English programs or in any foreign language pro-gram, including Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese andmany more. Diverse talents at the school enrich each other’s expe-rience.

As part of its international student program, Lingua provides anarray of support services and activities to international students. Theschool is actively involved in the community through partnershipswith higher education institutions. Examples are Broward College,which proudly offers LINGUA’s corporate language training pro-gram to many government organizations, corporations and indi-vidual entrepreneurs in the area, American InterContinentalUniversity, Concorde Institutes, DeVry University, Keiser Univer-sity, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University, etc. The ideais to help foreign students smoothly transition into a degree pro-gram.

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We have all enjoyed watching Michael Phelps and GabrielleDouglas compete in this summer’s Olympics. Many of us hopethat with the proper encouragement and coaching our children canone day compete at this level. We encourage our children to warm-up, play fair, and enjoy athletic competition. Parents and coachesshould be aware that sports injuries are common in young athletes.

Children are not “little adults.” Many of the pediatric injuries seenon the field are unique to children. Their bones have growth platesat both ends that are active up until the age of 18. These growthplates can see injuries from high impact repetitive activities. Chil-dren who are involved with jumping sports (volleyball, basketball)can have traction injuries to the growth plates in the front of theirknees, leading to Osgood-Schlatter disease. This condition usuallyimproves with anti-inflammatory medications and rest.

Traction injuries to the growth plates of the elbow and shouldercan occur with repetitive pitching. Coaches should follow the rulesregarding total number of pitches per game to avoid injury in youngathletes. Elbow dislocations in young children can also be associ-ated with a fracture through one of the growth plates of the elbow.Depending on the degree of displacement, the fracture may requiresurgical stabilization.

Ligament injuries are common in children. Adolescent girls areat increased risk for tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).Such an injury can lead to instability of the knee and early arthritis.Many orthopaedic surgeons are now using cadaver tendon to re-

place the torn ligament. The athlete is allowed to return to fullsports 6 months after the surgery. Young children with ACL tearswho have not hit their adolescent growth spurt may require bracingto delay surgery while their growth plates are still active. It is thoughtthat proper conditioning and stretching may protect the youngknee from ACL tears.

Shoulder dislocations in adolescent males under the age of 16can lead to recurrent shoulder instability. With many shoulder dis-locations, the anterior labrum (soft tissue socket) is frequently tornoff of the bony socket of the shoulder. Surgery involves repairingthe labrum back to the bony socket. This can be done arthroscop-ically (minimally invasive technique), but requires 6 months of re-habilitation.

Fractures can occur on the playing field. I have treated a fracturedfemur (thigh bone) in a young football player who was tackled onthe field. I have also operated on a fractured tibia (shin bone) in ayoung baseball player sliding into home plate. Two high perform-ance adolescent gymnasts presented to me with upper extremityfractures, one with a broken elbow and another with a broken fore-arm. Trampolines were involved in both of these gymnastics in-juries.

Before the orthopaedic issues are addressed, it is important toevaluate the “ABC’s” of injury: airway, breathing and circulation. Itis also critical to assess the condition of consciousness and thespinal cord. The young athlete with a concussion should be takenoff the field immediately for further evaluation. Coaches shouldnot hesitate to call “911” if there are any concerns about the condi-tion of the injured athlete.

Athletic competition is an important part of a child’s develop-ment. Sports participation teaches the child coordination, com-radery, and fitness. It also builds self-esteem. Parents and coachesshould look out for the child’s best interest when an injury occurs.It is more important to listen to the child than focus on the scoreof the game. The sports injury may require the child to leave theplaying field. Orthopaedic surgeons can assess the injury so thatthe child can return back to play. With early recognition, many ofthese conditions can be treated successfully without long-term disabil-ity.

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2. Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip, andpipe 3/4-inch rounds 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, Reduceoven temperature to 325 degrees. Bake 1 sheet at a time, rotating halfwaythrough, about 10 minutes. Let macarons cool on sheets for 2 to 3 minutes,then transfer to a wire rack. 3.Sandwich 2 same-size macarons with 1 teaspoonfilling. Serve immediately.

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PELICAN GRAND BEACH RESORTWhen searching for the perfect setting for your wedding in Ft. Laud-erdale it is rare to find a more beautiful backdrop than that of the PelicanGrand's oceanfront location. You will be inspired while watching theocean waves from the Atlantic Pavilion or counting the stars from ourrooftop. The Pelican Grand offers unique, simple, elegant, festive, formal,trend-setting or traditional affair options for your oceanfrontwedding.Visit them online at www.pelicanbeach.com

ACQUALINA RESORT AND SPAThe beach resort's stunning location provides a dramatic backdrop forboth the wedding ceremony and reception; the perfect setting for thebride and groom to create a wedding experience distinctly their own.The resort's 97 impeccably appointed hotel rooms and suites offerworld-class services and amenities for out-of-town wedding guests.www.acqualina.com

SIGNATURE GRANDWhether you are planning a small, intimate wedding, or a large, lavishreception, your wedding at Broward’s finest venue, the Signature Grandin Davie, will be the picture of refined sophistication. The dedicatedstaff at Broward’s Signature Grand in Davie will gladly help you with allof the little details for your wedding, from invitations and flowers, tomusic, photography, videography and party favors. Broward’s SignatureGrand in Davie even provides a complimentary bridal suite for the en-tire bridal party at a wedding. www.thesignaturegrand.com

FLORIDIAN BALLROOMSFloridian Ballrooms invites you to view the sweeping grand staircase,gracious open-air balconies, and four elegant ballrooms featuring cus-tom-sculpted carpets, hand painted twilight ceiling murals, and Euro-pean tapestries. At Floridian you’ll find a wide variety of ReceptionChoices. Enjoy first-class cuisine with gourmet menus from casual toformal, carefully prepared with attention to detail by their highly quali-fied catering staff. www.floridianballrooms.com.

RENAISSANCE PLANTATIONCherished traditions, sophisticated glamour and elegant intimacy. Atthe Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel, wedding cere-monies are created to be uniquely yours. The magical moments thatdefine a Renaissance Wedding are truly extraordinary. Relax as yourRenaissance Certified Wedding Planner provides special attention tothe details and reassuring professionalism throughout every step of thismemorable celebration. www.renaissanceplantation.com

HYATT BONAVENTURE WESTONThe perfect day is yours when you celebrate your wedding at Hyatt Re-gency Bonaventure. Enjoy the benefits of a professional wedding spe-cialist, who will work with you throughout the process, A tempting arrayof food and beverage to fit whichever type of reception you select,Complimentary guestroom with Champagne for the bride and groomon their wedding night and much more! www.bonaventure.hyatt.com

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The magical moments that define a Renaissance Wedding are trulyextraordinary. Making your dream into a reality is the passion of ourassociates. Relax as your Renaissance Certified Wedding Planner pro-vides special attention to the details and reassuring professionalismthroughout every step of this memorable celebration. Our plannersare qualified to coordinate weddings in Ft. Lauderdale of all types, in-cluding ethnic and military weddings, incorporating any tradition.Let us help you determine an overall vision for your wedding andhelp you execute each detail from budget, to menu, to table settings,florists, photographers, and entertainment for the big day. At the Ren-aissance Fort Lauderdale - Plantation, we believe in creating the mostmemorable occasion.

For a magical wedding venue in the Ft. Lauderdale area, The Renais-sance Ft. Lauderdale Plantation offers unique, simple, elegant, festive,formal, trend-setting or traditional affair options for your special day.With different ballrooms and smaller, more intimate rooms to choosefrom, we can accommodate for all of your wedding needs. Our stun-ning Cornerstone Ballroom is a spectacular space for wedding fes-tivities for up to 500 guests. This elegant 5,400-square-foot weddingvenue boasts 17-foot ceilings and lakefront settings. The welcomingLakeview Terrace or one of our many salons, offer gorgeous spacefor wedding cocktail parties, registry and photography, or for pre-wedding day events, such as rehearsal lunches, brunches and dinners.

The Renaissance offers the perfect Ft. Lauderdale wedding packagefor weddings of all sizes, along with a variety of unique services. Weprovide everything you need to make your wedding day exactly whatyou dream about. Your celebration may include a champagnebrunch, elegant lunch or sit-down dinner reception. Whichever youchoose, our wedding event planners will help you create a deliciousmenu that you and your guests will adore. After the reception, let theromance continue in a romantic honeymoon suite complete withchampagne, chocolate covered strawberries and breakfast in bed.

We offer specialized services that your guests will appreciate, fromvalet parking and to breathtaking ceremony venues and stylishrooms. But it is the details that set us above the rest, and we pride our-selves on providing such specialty items like quality linens and chaircovers, artistic floral arrangements, catering and menu creation, andmany other wedding extras that include even planning the guest list.Enhance Your Dream With Distinctive Touches - It's your day, yourmoment.

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Plantation Hotel is Located at 1230 SouthPine Island Road, Plantation, Florida 33324. For more information contact954-472-2252 or visit www.renaissanceplantation.com.

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RECEPTIONIdeas

Wedding Reception Table Decoration Idea #1The basic table decoration for weddings is to first the cover the table(s) with white tablecloth. You can then layer this plain, crisp white tablecloth with tulle orlace to give the table a more elegant look. You can also choose a different colored table linen for the table. But white tablecloth is the best choice since it allowsyou to decorate it with other colorful pieces of decorations. Once you have laid the tablecloth, you can proceed with other wedding decorations.

Wedding Reception Table Decoration Idea #2Table runners are essential items for decorating a table. Instead of fabrics that have predictable patterns, you can create your own unique and color coordinatedtable runners. For this just purchase rolls of wrapping paper in a pleasing pattern that matches the rest of the decor of your wedding reception. Cut the wrappingpaper according to the size of the table and then glue satin ribbon all around the edges. This makes great table decorations for wedding receptions and thebest thing is that you can create your own patterns on plain paper by spray painting it in a color of your choice.

Wedding Reception Table Decoration Idea #3Another great table decorating ideas for weddings is to use confetti in a color that matches your wedding theme and decor. You can choose from flower petals,paper confetti or crystals. These should ideally be scattered randomly on the table. Make sure that you don't use too much confetti as you need space forplacing the dinner plates for your guests. You can use a mixture of rose petals and crystal confetti to lightly scatter around the table. Using confetti is one of thebest ideas for wedding reception table decorations.

Wedding Reception Table Decoration Idea #4The most important element in table decorations for weddings is the wedding centerpiece. You can opt for either floral or non floral centerpieces for yourwedding reception. Floral centerpieces for weddings can be made with a variety of flowers like calla lilies, roses, gladiolus, peonies, daisies and chrysanthemums.If you are on a budget, then you can use clusters of flower-filled cafe au lait bowls. These cafe au lait bowls can be found at kitchen and home supply stores orany thrift shop. Another great wedding centerpiece idea is to twist some twines in the shape of a nest and place some peonies on it. You can also use fruits andvegetables placed in a basket as non floral wedding centerpieces. Candles in two or three different colors also make great table decorating ideas for a wedding.

Make sure that whatever table decorations you choose for your wedding , it matches the theme of your wedding. The basic things like table linen, napkins, and place cards shouldalso be elegant and beautiful. A wedding reception can be made stunning and gorgeous, with great table decorations.

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HOW DID YOU MEET? Luck would have it, we met by chance at Roxy’s bar on Clematis street in West Palm Beach. I was standingat the bar when Joe came up to me and asked if he could buy me a drink when clearly. I had a full, just ordered, martini sittingnext to me. We hit it off chatting and when I had to leave Joe handed me his business card, saying that he would love to take meout to dinner. He was a perfect gentlemen. Who says you can't meet a great, normal guy at a bar. Single ladies there is still hope.

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If you love to ski, Colorado isthe place for you. Combinesome of the best powder in theworld with the glamour of his-toric ski resorts. Hit Aspen forboth expert runs and a great be-ginner mountain, as well as a realtown with Victorian architec-ture.

Other Favorites include: CostaRica, Alaska, and Canada.

You'll feel like you're on amovie set when you're inTahiti sitting on the deck of aresort looking out over stun-ningly-blue waters whiledrinking fresh pineapplecocktails. In fact Tahiti, alongwith its sister islands ofMoorea and Bora Bora, is afavorite vacation spot of Hol-lywood couples.

Other Favorites include: Jamaica,Dominican Republic and Hawaii.

It's hard to beat Hawaii. Withamazing beaches with surfer-quality waves and romanticscenery, you can hit the surf byday, and still turn up the ro-mance at night. When you'reready for more adventure, ride amountain bike down a dormantvolcano, or witness the amazingscene that is an active one.

Other Favorites include: Cruiseships, St.Lucia, and Italy.

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