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MetroLife8 The Publisher’s Notes 10 Biz Patrick & Zezura Ruddell, Owners of Mini Doughnut Factory

12 Drive 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV

14 Arts Contemplating Character: Portrait Drawings & Oil Sketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucian Freud

16 Spotlights Events, Business & Promotions

24 Scene The Bay Area Social Scene

30 Sponsored Events Charity Polo Classic

32 Events 32 Athletes+Causes 33 Gasparilla International Film Festival

MetroHome40 Home Tour True Colors - Tampa Resident, Candy DeBartolo Reveals L.A. Townhouse

48 Hot Property Westshore Yacht Club Estate

MetroGuide74 Getaway Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

76 Behind the Bar Dean Hurst - Bern's Steak House & Haven

78 Foodie 78 Ichicoro 80 The Mill

82 Latitude Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay

Special Sections34 Summer Camps Guide A Variety of Camps for Summer Fun

59 The Independents A Look at Inspiring Local Restaurants in our Neighborhoods

66 Metro Select Spas Dedicated to the Rejuvenation of Body, Beauty & Soul

71 Health + Beauty Guide Discover The Latest Trends And Products

79 Metro Dining Guide A Guide To Area Restaurants

Features50 Spring Fling The hottest trends in spring fashion from denim to lace and more COMPILED BY RONDA M. PARAG

54 Canvassing the Bay Dramatic and creative murals popping up all around the Bay area

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Publisher’s Notes

Tampa Bay METRO Magazine (ISSN 1536-4909) is published bi-monthly by Metro Life Media, Inc. at 3404 S. Omar Ave., Tampa, Florida 33629 (813) 835-7700 Fax (813) 835-7700 • Copyright 2016 Metro Life Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of, oruse without written permission of the publisher, of editorial, pictorial or design content in any manner is prohibited in the United States. Tampa Bay METRO Magazine™, METROHome™, METROGuide™, METRO’s Best™, METRO Home Buyers Guide™,METROBiz™, METROStyle™, METROStop™,METROLife™, METROFamily™, Suncoast Life™, Tampa Bay METRO Charity Register™ are trademarks of Metro Life Media, Inc. • Subscriptions: In the Continental U.S. one year $14.95 Canada and U.S. Possessions,$30. Overseas, $36. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tampa Bay Metro, 3404 S. Omar Ave., Tampa, Florida 33629 • Advertisements in this publication do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited or restricted by law.

Publisher / Editor-in-ChiefStephen Parag II

Publisher / Managing EditorRonda M. Parag

Associate PublisherPatricia Vorbrich

Executive Art DirectorChad Vorbrich

Contributing WritersMary Lou Janson

Contributing PhotographersPJ AgostiniDennis AkersMichael BlitchSeamus PayneAmy PezzicaraSoHo Images

President / CEOStephen Parag II

Vice President / CFOPatricia Vorbrich

Vice PresidentRonda M. Parag

Vice PresidentChad Vorbrich

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Art, Fashion, Food and Design explode this Spring.From the latest fashion trends to the outdoor murals, the Bay areais filled with places to go and things to explore.It seems that everywhere you look in downtown St. Petersburg

and in Tampa, bold, colorful murals are being showcased on build-ings and parking structures. To commemorate their60th Anniversary, David Laxer and Bern’s unveileda mural created by Tristan Eaton to kick off the19th Annual Bern’s Winefest. Canvassing The Bayshowcases several other talented artists that arebringing mural art and energy to the Bay area.The Bay area food scene is exploding with

new and innovative dining concepts. In SeminoleHeights, Noel Cruz and his team have takenRamen to a whole new level at Ichicoro and indowntown St. Petersburg, Managing Partner TedDorsey and Jason Griffin opened The Mill last year. In Behind the Bar, Dean Hurst, Director of Spirits

for Bern’s Steak House & Haven, tells of his passion for spirits andlove of the tiki culture. Hurst even has a tiki bar in his backyard,along with a recipe for a great spring tiki cocktail. Discover the beauty of a three story townhouse in L.A. that was

creatively designed by Enrique Crespo, in METROHome Tour. TheL.A. home of Candy DeBartolo reflects her creative personalityand Crespo was able to capture her fashion sense, fearlessnessand individuality. Discover Elkhart Lake in beautiful Wisconsin in Getaways.

Summer is the ideal time to plan a family trip to this peaceful andtranquil escape.

METRO is out and about to wrap up the spring social season.Hope to see you around town.

Enjoy,

Stephen Parag IIPublisher/ Editor-in-Chief

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Changing South Tampa

One Sweet BiteAt A Time

By Ronda M. Parag

Patrick Ruddell and his wife, Zezura,have created a frenzy of sweet lovers in asmall strip center across from Plant HighSchool in South Tampa. On weekends,the line extends out the door and a waitup to 45 minutes for the custom-flavoredmini-doughnuts.

Opening only four months ago, theRuddell’s latest business venture has beena sweet success. So far, Patrick estimatesthey have sold over a quarter million minidoughnuts and goes through over 100’s ofpounds of toppings per week. During theweek, the hot, made-to-order mini’s arevanilla flavored, but on weekends there ismore staff to have additional seasonalflavors and chocolate doughnuts. Creatingthe made-to-order mini doughnutsrequires customers to wait, and they mostcertainly don’t seem to mind. Many of thetoppings mimic ice cream flavors includingsprinkles, candy pop rocks, peanut buttercups and more.

Ordering is an easy 4 step process,step 1 select the cake doughnut, step 2select the icing or coating, step 3 selectthe creative toppings and step 4 select ayummy drizzle. Currently there are 16

Favorite Combos, but creativity and origi-nality are encouraged for endless options.Patrick’s favorite is a customized PeanutButter Cup with a vanilla cake doughnutwith peanut butter icing, peanut buttercups and Reese’s drizzle, however, thenumber one seller is Sweet Pig — a vanillacake doughnut with maple icing and bacon.Patrick says they go through roughlybetween 100 lbs of bacon per week.

Serial entrepreneurs, the Ruddellsopened Mini Doughnut Factory to teachtheir children how to operate a business.Daughter, Aryanna, 12, works at honingher customer service, sales and decoratingskills and son Jordyn, 14, is learning aboutthe baking and business operations.“We’ve never worked so hard, but had somuch fun,” said Patrick and Zezura.




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Discover The UndiscoveredLand Rover Discovery Sport SUV

Land Rover’s history of luxury off road vehicles continueswith the 2016 Discovery. Upgrades this year include: newpowertrains, upgraded infotainment and connectivity systemsand enhanced driver assistance features.

The sleek interior and smooth exterior hides the seriousoff-road credentials of the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016.The 240-hp, 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder, nine-speed automaticand standard all-wheel drive, promises all-weather performance.Whatever the road conditions — sand, snow, rocks or mud,the four-mode Terrain Response system of the Discovery willadapt with improved traction and composure.

The seating for seven allows plenty of room for largefamilies or car pooling. The optional 5 + 2 seating configurationallows for five adults and two small children in the back. Thelarge loadspace of up to 32.7 cu. ft. and the option of layingdown the seats, allows for both additional storage, while stilltransporting the kids.

Land Rover is concerned with safety and the Discovery’sDriver Assist Plus Package offers an innovating breakingsystem using cameras, analyzed by the on-board computer, tocalculate accident risk. The computer alerts with a warningsignal and the emergency brakes are automatically applied.

Based on speed, the system helps to avoid collisions under 31mph and may mitigate severity up to 49 mph. Fuel economy inthe Discovery estimates 26 mpg on the highway and 20 mpgaround town. The new InControl RemoteTM allows owners tolock and unlock the doors, start the engine and activate theclimate control remotely using a smartphone.

Land Rover Tampa is part of the Reeves family of dealershipsand family owned and operated since 1971. Land Rover Tampajust recently received the prestigious Land Rover PinnacleClub Excellence Award for the 2nd year in a row and the onlydealership in the country to win 12 years running. If an SUV ison your list for a new automobile, be sure to visit Land RoverTampa for outstanding customer service and sales.



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Early Childhood Renovation

Saint Paul’s is delighted to announce that we will begin the 2016-17 school year with a $1.1 million dollar renovation to our Early Childhood building. The 13,000 square foot building will be redesigned to look like an adorable little town with each classroom playing an essential role in the community as the post office, pet clinic, bank, sweet shoppe or fire station. Everything will be “pint-sized” to make the experience of coming to school each day magical

and memorable for our youngest students.

Saint Paul’s will be opening its own virtual school called Clearwater Virtual in the fall of 2016. Clearwater Virtual will be the only virtual school in Pinellas County to offer courses through Virtual Schools of Excellence, a program fully

accredited by AdvancED®.

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METROLife Arts

There is still time to visit the Museumof Fine Arts’ exhibition ContemplatingCharacter: Portrait Drawings & Oil Sketchesfrom Jacques-Louis David to Lucian Freud, thatwill be on display at the museum throughMay 29, 2016. The exhibition features 152rare portrait drawings and oil sketches fromthe late eighteenth into the twenty-firstcentury, drawn from the remarkablecollection of Robert Flynn Johnson.

Lucian Freud, one of our time’s mostprovocative portrait painters and thegrandson of the pioneering psychoanalystSigmund Freud, once noted: “I’ve alwayswanted to create drama in my pictures,which is why I paint people. It’s people whohave brought drama to pictures from thebeginning. The simplest human gesturestell stories.”

In addition to David and Freud, otherworks by selected such artists include:Théodore Rousseau, Edgar Degas, ÉdouardVuillard, Pierre Bonnard, Elie Nadelman,Frank Stella, and George Bellows. Fourdrawings are by Adolf von Menzel, whosename may be unfamiliar to many Americans.He was one of Germany’s most admiredartists working in the nineteenth century.Degas called him “the greatest living master.”

There are two portraits of Jacques-LouisDavid, one while he was in prison. Asupporter of the French Revolution, Davidwas imprisoned after the fall of Robespierreand later found favor with Napoleon. Thereare others of the English Romanticpoet-artist William Blake, American authorWashington Irving, influential Britishcritic-artist John Ruskin, French symbolistOdilon Redon, and the great Americanrealist Thomas Eakins in silhouette.

The exhibition has many other gems,including a miniature portrait of GeorgeWashington (around 1795), by ananonymous artist and Bonnard’s CryingWoman (about 1890-1895), created in aflowing, seemingly spontaneous line.

Contemplating Character was organizedby Robert Flynn Johnson with LandauTraveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles,California, in association with DenenbergFine Arts, West Hollywood, California.

Contemplating Character: Portrait Drawings & OilSketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucian Freud

Museum of Fine Arts through May 29, 2016For more information and hours,

visit www.fine-arts.org or call 727.896.2667.

Top-left:Vanni Rossi (Italian, 1894-1973)Self-Portrait Smoking (1920)Oil on canvasCollection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Bottom-left:Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (British, 1872-1898)Caricature Portrait Presumed to be Oscar Wilde (1892)Pen and ink on paperCollection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Top-right:Lucian Freud (British, born Germany, 1922-2011)Peter Watson (about 1945)Black crayon on paperCollection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Bottom-right:Martha Miller (American, born 1954)The Artist’s Daughters (1987)Pastel on paperCollection of Robert Flynn Johnson

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Members of the Tampa Prep community gatheredat The Vault in downtown Tampa for the School’s annualfundraising Gala. Guests enjoyed festive food andlibations in the elegant atmosphere and danced thenight away to the stylings of DJ Fresh, official DJ ofthe Tampa Bay Rays, following the live auction.

Throughout the evening, several administratorstalked about the upcoming renovations, which willtransform 47,000 square feet of the school’s UpperSchool into Active Learning Environments this summer,to which donors generously offered financial support.

TOP: Head of School Kevin Plummer talks about the upcoming renovations to the Upper School.

MIDDLE: National TV personality and live auctionhost Shannon Fox with her husband Doug Fox,

Tampa Prep Video Production teacher.BOTTOM: Gala Co-Chairs and Tampa Prep

parents Alta Schlemmer and Jalena Bradley enjoyed the evening with their husbands Trustee

member Todd Schlemmer (L) and Bob Bradley (R).

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Pride & Passion is back and NOWIN TECHNICOLOR, this year’s eventpromises to deliver jaw-droppingentertainment, mouth-wateringhors d’oeuvres, premium open bar &color at the 11th annual Pride & Passion.

Tickets include open bar featuringTito’s Handmade Vodka, wine andchampagne bar by Timpano,hors d’oeuvres by Anise Global Gastrobar,Malio’s Steakhouse, Sausage Laboratoryand Thai Gourmet, decadent dessertsby In the Box Catering and Dough,and gallery access to Jaume Plensa:Human Landscape, The ClassicalWorld, and Public and Private ─ TheFigure Examined: Masterworks from theKasser Mochary Art Foundation.

A one-year membership to theMuseum is also included with theprice of admission.

“This year’s Pride & Passion NOWIN TECHNICOLOR theme is a messageabout unity, and a statement about thevibrant growth and progression of ourcolorful community and city,” saidOkesene Tilo, 2016 event chair.

Dress to Impress: Colorful attire suggested

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Berkeley Preparatory School celebrated its annualShades of Blue gala event attended by hundreds ofparents, families and friends. The Straz Family FieldHouse played host to an evening celebrating Tampa’sLatin heritage complimenting this year’s theme: VivaLatino! Shades of Blue is the Berkeley Parents’Club’s largest fundraiser of the year and proceedsfrom the gala support scholarships and other specialprojects identified by the Parents’ Club and the school.

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More than 225 people gathered atThe Ritz Ybor to enjoy an evening ofsocializing, dining and shopping, at anover-sized silent auction with an eventtheme of the Roaring Twenties, tobenefit Hillel Academy. Mobilebidding was used by the silent auctionshoppers for the first time; it addedelements of ease and fun to theshopping and bidding. Hillel Academyparents Carolyn Fink and BonnieAmsterdam-Miele were the eventchairs. Both serve on the school’sBoard of Trustees.

Most guests chose to dress inflapper dresses and headbands andnewsboy hats, fedoras and vests,although many came to the eventdonned in cocktail attire. The décor inthe Ritz Ybor mimicked an old timespeakeasy. Tables were bedecked withblack, red, silver and pearl centerpieceson black table cloths with black andwhite seat covers on the chairs.

This year’s honorees, Rabbi RichardBirmholz and Nat and Debbie Doliner,are not only important to the HillelAcademy family, but very importantpeople in the Jewish community. Theirrecognition by Hillel brought manypeople to the event. Neal Honeycutt,Board President, thanked the eventattendees and offered his congratula-tions to the honorees.

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Hillel Academy’sGift of Gold 2016




Land Rover Tampa Wins Pinnacle Club Award

Land Rover Tampais among the selectgroup of Land Roverretailers to achievethe 2016 Land Rover

Pinnacle Club Retailer Excellence Award. “Providing an outstanding experi-

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importance to Land Rover Tampa,”says Jennifer Stals, Centre Manager.“Our entire team works very hard toachieve the Land Rover Pinnacle ClubAward and we are honored to berecognized for our dedication as aleader in customer service and salessatisfaction. On behalf of Land Rover

Tampa, we want to offer a specialthanks to our customers for theirloyalty and support to us and to theLand Rover brand.”

Land Rover Pinnacle Club winnersare retailers who have demonstrated acommitment to excellence and theLand Rover brand. Sixteen Land Roverretailers were selected based upon beingtop performers in three core businesscategories: business excellence,customer advocacy and sales.

Land Rover Tampa has earned thePinnacle Club Award 12 times, morethan any other Land Rover retailer inthe US. Land Rover Tampa has earnedthe Marque of Distinction Award inboth 2014/15 and 2015/16.

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Children’s Dream Fund DreamMaker Luncheon: The 13 Ugly Men were honored at the annual

DreamMaker’s Luncheon for their philanthropic efforts to the Children’s Dream Fund, in helping

make dreams come true for seriously ill children throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Dion Lim from

10News was the guest emcee. | Opera Tampa Gala: Nearly 200 culture aficionados joined Artistic

Director and Conductor, Daniel Lipton and artists from the Florida Opera Festival production of La

Traviata, at the 2016 Opera Tampa Gala. The black-tie affair, co-chaired by Dr. Ignacio A. Ferras,

III and Diane Ferras, began with a cocktail reception and the opportunity to view the set of Verdi’s

La Traviata on Morsani Hall stage. An exquisite dinner was prepared by Maestro’s Restaurant’s

Executive Chef, Benito D’Azzo. Straz Center CEO and President and Opera Tampa General

Director, Judith Lisi presented the 2016 Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Award to noted

director (and Lutz, Fla., resident) Tito Capobianco. | Tampa Theatre’s Hollywood Nights : A sell-out

crowd of 500 raised over $15,000 toward Tampa Theatre’s artistic and education programming at

Hollywood Awards Night. “Roan Jivers” once again ruled the red carpet and volunteer paparazzi

welcomed guests. ABC Action News’ Sarina Fazan joined Tampa Theatre’s Jill Witecki and JL

Wagner onstage before the broadcast to welcome the crowd. | The Leukemia & Lymphoma

Mid-Point Celebration: Friends of the candidates joined the half way celebration for the Man &

Women of the Year at Grille One Sixteen. Guests enjoyed a beverage and light bites to toast their

success. The candidates this year include Jackie Borree, Meredith Censullo, Daniel Chianese, Dr.

Julia Cogburn, Madison Miller, James Petlka, Justin Trombetto, Kelly Wilson and Elizabeth Young.

(1) Andy Williams, Rick Baker, Joel Momberg, Cynthia Lake Farrell (2) 13 Ugly Men were honored at the 2016DreamMaker’s Luncheon (3) Dr. and Mrs. Ignacio Ferras and Judy Lisi (4) Robby Tinsley, Alexa d'Angelo, Ginad'Angelo and Barry Levine (5) Opera star Sherrill Milnes, Coppola Award-winner Tito Capobianco, Maestro,Daniel Lipton (6) John & Laurie Calfee (7) Joe & Elif Fitzgerald (8) The Tampa Theatre team (R to L) -Anthony Gonzalez, Nicole Southworth, Kelly Prata, John Bell, Maggie Ciadella, OSCAR, LloydPearson, James DeFord, Lindsey Walters, Jill Witecki and Jullian Bowles (9) Jay Rao, Tracee Phillips,Andrew Machota (10) Melissa Sumulong, Mary Yasol, Jamie Kohler (11) Shelly Glenn, Dr. Julia Cogburn(12) Elizabeth Young, Sherry Yagovane

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Easter Seals’ A Pair to Remember: It was a delightful afternoon luncheon with Co-Chairs

Robin Roberts and Melissa Rutland and their committee members, as they helped to raise

over $144,000 to benefit the children and families served by Easter Seals. Emcees Rhonda

Shear and Anthony Sullivan, kept the event upbeat with the live auction. Tammy Levent of

Elite Travel donated three trips raising over $17,000 with her donations. Guests sipped on

champagne and enjoyed a delicious lunch under the tent at The Straz Center. Male shoe

models highlighted the auction packages and included Jose Bello, Andres Cardenas, Chris

Chambers, Tom Corinti, Andrew DeTurk, Mathieu Garon, David Hensley, Geovonnie Justice

and Rich Thompson. | Chiseler’s Market Preview Party: The Chiselers held their annual

Market Preview Party on March 11, 2016. Over the years, the Chiselers have raised millions

for the restoration of the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now known as Plant Hall. Pat Keel is the

current President. Celia and Jim Ferman served as Honorary Chairs and Russell Rhodes from

FOX 13 was the Emcee. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with a delicious cocktail buffet

and a live auction. Betty Carroll and Sterling Remer were the Market Preview Co-Chairs.

(13) Liz Derrick, Marjie Wilson, Margaret Sztor (14) Front (L-R): Jaclyn Chanudet, Kari Burcham, Alexia Farnett,Laura Wood, Healthesystems; Back (L-R): Debra Roberts Bellanti, Brian Lipinoga, Cindy Buttrill (15) HannahNewman, Dominique Martinez, Carroll Couri (16) Robin Roberts, Melissa Rutland, Rachael Russell (17) TomCorinti, Andres Cardenas, Rich Thompson, David Hensley (18) Tara Matheny, Ann Elder, Jennifer Ficarotta,Kellie Blanchard (19) Ashley Simpson, Mary Wolfe, Sevasti Biondi, Ashleigh Jarrett, Gabriela Fredrick (20)Chris Chambers, Geovonnie Justice, Jose Bello, Andrew DeTurk, Mathieu Garon (21) Jim & CeliaFerman (22) Russell Rhodes, Pat Keel (23) Sterling Remer, Betty Carroll (24) Thomas Touchton, LeeTouchton, Betty Wood



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13th Annual Cup of Compassion: Over 450 people gathered at the Tampa Convention

Center to support the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s 13th Annual Cup of Compassion

Breakfast. Brendan McLaughlin served as emcee and two clients, (Lisa and Latasha) shared

their emotional stories by video. Crisis Center CEO, Clara Reynolds, along with Board Chair,

Gary Weisman and Board member Fred Lay, made a plea for donations. Challenge gifts

were made by Melanie and Richard Gonzmart and Dex Imaging. | The Salvation Army

Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon: The Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army of

Hillsborough County hosted the 23rd annual Fashion Show & Luncheon to benefit the

programs and services of the Salvation Army. Auxiliary President, Abigail Doherty welcomed

guests and Advisory Board Member, Susan Raines spoke of the services she and her daughter

have received. Models wore the latest spring fashions, coordinated by Jill Stelzig from JC

Penney, and WFLA anchor, Gayle Guyardo served as the Emcee.

(25) Leslie Minder, Stephen Gay (26) Fred Lay, Gary Weisman, Latasha Arrington & Family, Clara Reynolds,Kevin Bakewell, Brendan McLaughlin (27) Angie LaPlant, Karen Morgan, and Kevin Bakewell (28) HarveySchonbrun, Cherie Schonbrun, Linda Holt, Tom Holt (29) Scott DeThomas, John Tomlin, Chip Coberly, andBob Grieb (30) Susan Touchton, Wendy Garraty (31) Henry Woodroffe, Jane Castor, Richard Gonzmart(32) Barbara Byars, Betsy Hapner, Gayle Guyardo, Abigail Doherty, Jamila Lepore (33) Blake Twedt,Jamila Lepore, Debra Roberts Bellanti (34) Carolyn McMullen, Dr. Patrick Doherty, Abigail Doherty(35) Major Leisa Hall, Susan Raines, Carolyn Proctor (36) Abigail Doherty, Jill Stelzig

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Charity Polo Classic

When:Saturday, February 27, 2016Where:Di Polo Tour, Plant City

Presented by the Morgan AutoGroup, this year’s Charity Polo Classicbenefitted four important charities: TheChildren’s Cancer Center, Big BrothersBig Sisters of Tampa Bay, Hands Acrossthe Bay and Helping Hand Fund. Overthe past four years, this sold out event— over 900 guests this year — hashelped to raise over $350,000.

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Guests enjoyed a beautiful day onthe fields with specialty cocktails, foodsamplings from various Bay arearestaurants, and live music byThanecha, Statler & The Waldorfs, andGloria West & The Gents. During halftime, guests took part in the timehonored tradition of the stomping of thedivots. Four polo matches were played,along with winners of the Best Hat andSharpest Dressed Man. Silent auctionsand 50/50 raffle winners wereannounced, as well as a presentationof an MVP Award and Best PlayingPony Award.

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Athletes + CausesWhen: March 10, 2016Where: Amalie Arena

Founder & CEO of Athletes +Causes, Rob Canton, brought togetherplayer hosts Ryan Callahan, TylerJohnson, Chris Archer, Kevin Kiermaier,Mike Alstott and dozens of other team-mates and celebrities from the TampaBay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneersand Tampa Bay Rays, to provide financialsupport to charities represented byprofessional athletes including: TheChildren’s Dream Fund, Because ofJason, Archway Foundation, MikeAlstott Family Foundation and RyanCallahan Foundation. Presented byMercedes-Benz of Tampa, Fox 13’sCharley Belcher and ABC Action NewsAshley Glass, served as emcees of theevent that raised over $200,000. Specialauction items included a signed guitarby Taylor Swift, whose father was inattendance. The nearly 400 guestsenjoyed an open bar and deliciousbites spread out throughout the ChaseClub. Other athletes spotted includedBuccaneer Louis Murphy, Lightning’sSteven Stamkos, Ben Bishop, ValtteriFlippula, Victor Hedman, JasonGarrison and Houston Astros pitcherLance McCullers.

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10th AnnualGasparillaInternational Film FestivalWhen:March 30 - April 3, 2016Where:Various Tampa Locations

With a record breaking crowd ofmore than 1,100 on opening night forthe premier of “Eye in the Sky” byGavin Hood, the 10 Annual GasparillaInternational Film Festival was anoverwhelming success. Several Bayarea venues hosted events and partieshonoring the success of the films, actorsand directors: The Tampa Theatre, HCCYbor, the Annex Theater, FilmmakerLounge, Muvico Centro Ybor,Centennial Park, and many afterparties to end the event’s celebration.

Some of the weekend’s big winnersincluded: Rita Moreno – LifetimeAchievement Award; “Lionheart,”Directed by Fro Rojas, for AudienceBest Short Film.

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True ColorsTampa Resident Reveals True Colors in Newly Designed L.A. TownhouseBy Mary Lou Janson

right, bold and a bit unconventional.What describes a newly decorated,vibrantly designed, Los Angeles

townhouse owned by a prominentTampa family, applies to more than justthe stylish space; it’s also an apt descriptionof homeowner Candy DeBartolo, whocollaborated with Tampa Bay designprofessional Enrique Crespo, to furnishand finish rooms to reflect her fashionsense, fearlessness and individuality.

Moving from a cozy L.A. condo thatformerly served as Candy’s home-away-from-her-Tampa-home, to the larger,three-level townhouse, offered lots ofopportunities to add her signature flairthroughout the living and dining areas,outdoor patio, third floor bedrooms andthree-and-a-half bathrooms.

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“I just wanted this to be differentfrom my house in Tampa,” DeBartolosaid. “I wanted a space to call my own.I have great friends out there and Iwant them to enjoy my surroundings. Ilove it in L.A. and so do my daughters.It’s such a different experience there. Ilove people watching. I love the fashions,the restaurants, the shopping, theweather and I love the people.”

That point-of-view, and some of thedwelling’s accompanying views, areapparently shared by her neighborsthat include Candy Spelling, PaulaAbdul and Ralph Lauren’s nephew.

Hoping to entertain guests at thenew address by the first of this year,Candy knew just who to call to fasttrack making her home move-in ready.Crespo, principal at the Tampa-basedCrespo DesignGroup, impressedCandy with the inspired ideas heintroduced to the South Tampa homesof her daughters, Nikki DeBartolo andLisa DeBartolo Miggs, as well as, areasof her own Tampa residence.




Another family-owned property, anew Carrollwood restaurant namedSacred Pepper, has also been entrustedto Crespo’s eye for design.

“Enrique is such a master ofspace,” Candy said referring to her L.A.home. “We have some curved walls,but he found a wonderful curvedcouch. It all just works. I think wecomplement each other’s tastes.Enrique is so fun to work with. We hadlots of laughs together. And we areboth on the same page. That makes fora very fun time.”

What began with a flurry of fabric,color and wallpaper selections at thePacific Design Center in WestHollywood last July, continued withmonthly meetings and shopping tripsin California and finally wound downwhen Crespo spent all of Decembergetting everything placed, paintedand papered.

“I absolutely want to entertainhere,” said DeBartolo. “My friends andI just love chilling and talking. Thisspace is a place to accomplish that andhave fun.”

The open floor plan creates a lightand airy environment on the mainliving level that flows to an outdoorarea, accessed by floor-to-ceiling glasssliding doors. Furniture is free of theconfines and constrictions of walls.Vivid colors and various prints co-existin harmony.

“This is how I dress. I never dresssafe,” said DeBartolo about her non-tra-ditional tastes. “I don’t follow all therules. I have short platinum hair andlove beautiful clothes. I don’t likelooking like everyone else.”


A woven silk floor rug boastingwhimsical swirls, colors similar to paintsplatters, creates a welcome focal pointon the wooden floor. A bright pinkportrait of Marilyn Monroe coated indiamond dust sparkles and shimmers.The long, narrow upstairs hallway isbuffered by a runner made from anIndian sari. Handblown mercury glassplates wall-mounted at the top of thestairs add depth, dimension and drama.

“I love wallpaper and try to alwaysuse it in my designs,” said Crespo.“People still think of wallpaper as thedated floral you might find at yourgrandmother’s house. Wall coveringshave come a long way. I feel they addanother layer of texture to the spaceyou can not achieve with painting. Thepaper in the guest room is silk, thepaper in Candy’s office (aqua coloredroom) is murano glass beads and thepaper in her master bath portraysfalling flowers (peonies).”

A mother of three and wife ofcommercial real estate developer, andformer owner of the San Francisco49ers NFL team, Edward DeBartoloJr., Candy admits to an affinity forcosmopolitan destinations.

“My husband loves Montana andhe’ll spend months there,” saidDeBartolo. “It’s not enough for me. Iam not very outdoorsy. I spend maybe amonth per year in Montana. I needmore stimulation!” M

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onveniently located nearTampa’s downtown andWestshore business districts

and near the Gandy Bridge with easyaccess to Pinellas County, this singlefamily home located inside the WestshoreYacht Club, boasts over 4,548 squarefeet with four bedrooms and five and onehalf baths.

The two story home offers lush,mature landscaping in tropical foliagewith palm trees on either side of theentryway. Relax and oversee the frontlawn from the second story porch. Thekitchen is the heart of any home andthe gourmet executive kitchen boastsstainless steel appliances withrefrigerator/freezer and double ovens.The oversized granite topped island offersplenty of work space, along with a gascook top. The recently refinished, white

custom cabinets provide storage for allthe essentials of any aspiring chef. Abutler’s pantry connects to the spaciousdining room. The large family room fillswith natural sunlight from the windowsand French doors that open to thebackyard. The room also has a gasfireplace with a custom mantle.

Additional space downstairs includesan office or game room that has granitecounters, wet bar and built-in wine cooler.

An elevator makes for easy access tothe second floor of the home. The masterbedroom is located upstairs and comescomplete with another gas fireplace andextra large, custom his/hers closet,private balcony and master bathroom.The master bathroom offers double sinks,walk-in shower and separate jetted tub.

The home is ideal for inviting guestsover with its private pool with spa,

outdoor kitchen and full pool/bath. Thegrill, warming drawer and refrigerator inthe outdoor kitchen, makes preparingmeals very easy. The extra featuresinclude custom lighting, hardwoodfloors, four private balcony areas and allgranite counters.

The three car garage offers plenty ofspace for storage. Within the community,there are boat slips available.

Membership to the Westshore YachtClub includes a 24 hour gym, gatedsecurity and Clubhouse complete with arestaurant, tiki bar, two heated poolsoverlooking Tampa Bay and a day spa. M

Located in Hillsborough County inside the WestshoreYacht Club, this home is currently offered at $1,399,000

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Large-scale paintings are popping up in

unexpected places throughout Tampa Bay,

creating brilliant backdrops on exterior walls,

adding drama to drab parking garages and

bringing original, dynamic artworks to the

forefront by bringing them to street fronts.

The SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival

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A public parking facility, a shopping center

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landmark restaurant, are among the new

heavily-trafficked sites boasting murals in

Tampa. Helping to pair accomplished artists

with ready-made canvases in downtown,

Hyde Park and SoHo, are Jake and Cassie

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“Jake and I are working withartists to infuse the Tampa scenewith muralists from around the world.This movement takes buildings andmakes them prettier,” said CassieGreatens. “The process involvesmore than finding an ideal siteand surface. The accomplishedartist selected to paint that spacehas to have a suitable vision andvoice to ensure their work is timelessand everlasting,” she explained.

Tristan Eaton was commissionedto create a mural commemoratingthe 60-year anniversary of Bern’sSteak House. Among Eaton’sachievements are a permanentcollection at the New York

Museum of Modern Art and agrowing list of global destinationshosting his murals.

“Tristan takes street murals toanother level,” said Cassie.“Bern’s wall is a prime wall. Themural tells a story about an iconicfamily in Tampa who has helpedto put Tampa on the map. It wasthe best wall for Tristan.”

Murals, not to be confused withgraffiti, are becoming a popularplatform for renowned, professionalartists whose works are covetedby private collectors and featuredat world class museums.

John Collins, executive directorof the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance,

has an increase in businesses interestedin partnering with artists for this year’sSHINE event, as well as inquiriesabout muralists. The arts allianceweb site now includes a dedicateddirectory of muralists. The listingincludes local artists instrumental inorganizing SHINE, Tes One, Bask andPale Horse, among others.

“We now have 50 murals in St.Petersburg and that number isgrowing,” Collins said. “What we hopehappens with the mural movement isthat we find ways for local and interna-tional artists to collaborate. What wesee happening is that neighborhoodswhere there are murals, take morepride in their communities.”

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Among the esteemed artistsfeatured at the 2015 SHINE festivalwere:

• Michael Vasquez, a St.Petersburg native, now based inMiami, whose works have beenshown in galleries around theworld, including a recent exhibitat the Smithsonian National

Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.• 123Klan, a French graffiti

crew who have dominated thestreet art scene for more than 20years. Now living in Montreal,Canada, the husband and wifeknown for bold character designand iconography, have attractedclients such as Sony to Scion toKidRobot.

• Ya La’Ford is a professor, visualpainter, installation artist andmuralist with an MFA from The ArtInstitute of Boston and a JurisDoctor law degree from theUniversity of Florida. With studios inTampa Bay and New York, herwork can be seen across thecountry from the Boston PublicLibrary to the Dr. Carter G. WoodsonAfrican American Museum.

“Locally, the mural movementis still a work in progress, but we areexcited to see what Tampa doeswith this movement and how far itgoes with it,” Cassie added. M

Shine was a mural education project coordinated by artistsChad Mize, James Oleson, Derek Donnelly and students Shark Toof

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Tampa Bay Metro shines its light on the brave, creative, and inspiring local restaurants making a culinary

difference in our neighborhoods.

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Anise Global GastrobarAnise Global Gastrobar has grown to become

the jewel of downtown Tampa. Known for its expertlycrafted cocktails and flavor packed dining menu,the stylish yet comfortable restaurant is where thelocals go to entertain their friends and family. Theiractive participation in numerous charity organizationsand local causes showcases their love and gratitudefor the community that has embraced them.

First started by four seasoned hospitality industryfriends, Anise soon grew into an encouraging envi-ronment that would showcase the next generationof emerging talent. Accolades from renown criticsand respected publications have been given to staffmembers behind the bar and in the kitchen. Thefront of the house is managed by teammates whoactively support their peers, at work and in theirpersonal lives as well. The Anise Family understandsthat unity, dedication and good humor help set thestage for success. 777 N. Ashley Drive | Tampa, FL 33602

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Ava. Inspirato Italiano. Inspired Italian dining abounds inside Ava located

in the heart of South Tampa. Local restauranteur,Michael Stewart teamed with Major League BaseballManager, Joe Maddon to open Ava, a casual,contemporary Italian eatery.

The large, covered outdoor seating is ideal fordining al fresco. The heart of the kitchen is theItalian oven that was purchased in Italy and servesup some of the best wood fired pizzas around,including the two types of mushrooms Fungi – andspicy La Bestia.

Executive Chefs Hernandez and Ward areresponsible for the delightful dishes coming out ofthe kitchen including fresh, handmade pastas, woodgrilled fish, lamb and steaks.

Open for Dinner: 7 days a week, open at 5:00PM; Lunch: Mon to Fri, open at 11:30 AM; Brunch:Sat/Sun, open at 10:30 AM.

Check out Michael’s new restaurant – LURERestaurant in St Pete. Visit www.thelurestpete.com.

718 S. Howard Avenue | Tampa, FL 33606813.512.3030 | www.avatampa.com

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Souzou FusionSouzou is an award-winning, unique concept

that artfully fuses the best of Asian cuisine with anunparalleled dining experience. We offer fresh,authentic Asian cuisine, and feature a premiumsake selection, imported from Japan. The menuincorporates culinary components from China,Japan and Thailand, along with a full sushi bar andhandcrafted cocktails to complement the authenticAsian cuisine.

The contemporary and spacious interior, coupledwith artistic culinary vision is designed to define theSt. Petersburg modern dining experience. Enjoy aglass of wine at our beautiful bar, sample signaturesushi at our sushi bar, sit in the dining room, conducta business meeting or special event in our privatedining room, or gather at the communal table for anight shared with friends and strangers.

For those with a love of variety, Souzou is a destina-tion restaurant with a must-taste fusion philosophy. 435 5th Ave. North | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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717 SouthThe award-winning restaurant has been an innovator

and staple of the South Tampa dining scene using onlythe freshest and locally sourced ingredients. Open forlunch and dinner, 717 South serves up delicious woodfired entrees, in-house hand cut steaks, fresh localseafood and a vast selections of appetizers and salads.

Tampa native Michael Stewart is the owner, while 2XChef of the Year, Chef Robert Masson oversees thekitchen and cooks up delightful and creative disheswith a menu specializing in locally sourced selections ofseafood, steaks, hand rolled pastas and award winningdesserts. The large menu selection and nightly specialskeeps a loyal following. Known for his generosity to theTampa Bay community, Stewart hosts guest bartendernights and dinners to benefit local charities. The wine listis extensive with nearly 500 bottles and the bar serves upinnovative martinis and cocktails. Happy hour daily!Reservations recommended. Private dining available.

Check out Michael’s new restaurant THE LURE, inSt. Pete – www.thelurestpete.com.

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Piquant Epicure & CuisinePiquant is a polished casual French-inspired

restaurant, but that is not our brand. The Piquantbrand has its roots in why it was created in the firstplace — a genuine love of food and an eagernessto share distinctive tastes and textures. Chef Rosanaand Chef Castro share a dedication to providinga culinary experience that is equal parts excitingand inviting. Our name only hints at what you willencounter — the lively, the stimulating, the interesting,and, of course, the flavorful. We aim to be a restaurantworth remembering and a brand you will never forget.Look for our brand to expand and grow this year inthe Tampa Bay area.

An intense appreciation and a profound under-standing of all things food guides us. It unites, inspiresand allows us to create an infinite amount of specialmeals and moments. We share this passion with ourguests and bring these delicious experiences tothem every day. 1633 W. Snow Ave. |Tampa, FL 33606

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IL RitornoOwners David and Erica Benstock have perfected

their home-grown concept of "modern" Italian cuisinewhile staying true to the classic flavors and techniquesfound in authentic Italian dishes. You won’t find heavycream sauces or meatballs here. The menu is a flawlessblend of Chef David’s culinary background, represent-ing stints cooking in Italy, New York, Miami, Coloradoand Tampa.

IL Ritorno literally translates to, “The Return,” andsymbolizes the couple’s homecoming. A native toSt. Petersburg, Chef David and his wife Erica havemade it their mission to keep St. Petersburg local,with emphasis on serving the freshest locally-sourcedingredients, from produce to craft beer.

The rustic Italian eatery has received multipleaccolades, including “7th Best Restaurant in TampaBay,” and #1 in the Italian category in the TampaBay Times. For the adventurous foodie, try the Chef’sTasting Menu, complete with wine pairings for agastronomic experience unlike any other.

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A spa service is just the beginning of anexperience at Spa Oceana. After the spa, the journeycontinues on the peaceful rooftop terrace whereguests enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf ofMexico and stunning St. Pete Beach sunsets. Besure to inquire about Spa Oceana’s Spa Days, Bridalservices, and treatments for the “Gatsby Guy.”

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Spa Sudeva offers spa services that are far beyondthe ordinary like Holistic Skincare, Thai Massage,Traditional Massage, Reiki, Spiritual Guidance andNutritional Counseling. Above just providing spatreatments, the highly trained staff will equip youwith valuable tools to enhance your physical andemotional wellbeing.

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Glow provides a place of luxury that encompassesthe best in health and beauty, resulting in an optimalwellness experience to the modern spa-goer. Indulgein a medical grade Vampire Facial, pop into our exclusivestate of the art LED bed, followed by one of our “couture”pedicures using fresh and organic herbs and elixirshand crafted from our organically grown spa garden.

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and Lola’s on the Lake. Both offereclectic culinary creations with panoramicviews of Elkhart Lake. While there, avisit to the Aspira Spa is a must on yourchecklist; providing a holistic, organicapproach to relaxation. The L’ecole de laMaison cooking school is a uniqueexperience, even open to the public.Under the instruction of The Osthoff’sChef, Scott Baker, guests will createFrench cuisine food to enjoy and learn tomake in the custom kitchen.

The Victorian Village resort hasnew ownership and has undergone anextensive million dollar renovation. Fromquaint hotel rooms to one, two or threebedroom condos, this lakeside retreathas sandy beachfront right on ElkhartLake. Looking for a relaxing meal ordrink? The picture perfect lakeside BackPorch Bistro offers farm to table mealsand what else — some of Wisconsin’sartisan cheeses and sausages. Don’t missthe popular waterfront Barefoot Tiki Bar,serving cocktails, food and live music.

A trip to Wisconsin wouldn’t becomplete without a cheese tasting, andHenning’s Cheese is a must stop. Fourth

ocated in the beautifully, glaciallyformed hills of Wisconsin’s KettleMoraine area, Elkhart Lake is a

286 acre, 120 foot deep lake. Just 2 1/2hours north of Chicago, and an hournorth of Milwaukee, this charmingvillage of 2 B&Bs and 3 distinctiveresorts, welcomes visitors from aroundthe country and the world with itswarmth, natural beauty and hospitality.Elkhart Lake has grown from a summerresort town to a year round destinationfor couples, families, businesses, groupsand wedding parties.

There’s plenty to explore in thisquaint town, and easy choices for accom-modations with 2 B&Bs: Christi’s Innand the Jay Lee Inn, and 3 beautifulresorts: The Osthoff Resort, TheSiebkens Resort and the VictorianVillage Resort. The Osthoff Resort wasnamed in Travel & Leisure’s 500 World’sBest Hotels. With 245 spacious suites,each with a kitchenette, dining, livingroom, fireplace and private balcony, theaccommodations provide plenty of roomto feel right at home. The Osthoff is alsohome to two lakeside restaurants, Otto’s

L Generation family owned, this awardwinning cheese factory serves up cheddarand colby cheeses, cheese curds andgiant cheese wheels of up to 3,000 pounds.

Elkhart Lake is also home to RoadAmerica. A four mile road course thatis considered by the motorsportscommunity as not only the best in theU.S., but also one of the world’s premierrace circuits. Attracting 800,000 visitorsa year from every corner of the world,Road America offers over 450 eventsheld annually.

Relaxation is key at Elkhart Lake,with kayaking, boating and a guidedpontoon boat ride around the lake on theElkhart Queen, where visitors will learnthe history, legends and lore of the lake.

The pristine quality of Elkhart Lake’swater has soothed the souls of peoplefrom far and wide, and keeps themcoming back year after year. M

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access to the booming Florida market.Hurst’s spirit of choice is whiskey andHaven has one of the largest selectionsaround with 570 whiskey selectionsavailable. “It’s not about the brand somuch, I’m not a whiskey snob, I like abalance of flavors and the whiskeyshouldn’t burn,” said Hurst. “A particularfavorite is a locally made whiskey fromWeeki Wachee – Wild Buck.”

Deeply committed to his craft,Hurst has been involved for four yearswith Tales of the Cocktail® and theCocktail Appreciation Program, mentoringyoung talent. Tales of the Cocktail is anannual cocktail festival event that isheld in New Orleans with seminars,tastings, competitions, networking andother events that bring out the industriesbest and brightest. Hurst bears a tattoothat signifies his involvement with aKappa symbol in the center of apineapple and stars for each year.Pineapple is the ultimate symbol of

ecently celebrating his 16 yearanniversary with Bern’s, DeanHurst, while never actually tending

bar, is responsible for ordering all thespirits and training the bartenders.Hurst has a deep appreciation for thebartenders skill set, while creating aniche within the industry as a SpiritsSpecialist. Hurst served as the GeneralManager at SideBern’s, (now Haven)for over 10 years and developed anability to create cocktails. “I got prettygood at developing craft cocktails,” saidHurst. Now he spends lots of timetalking with bartenders to improve thequality of cocktails. “Many bartendersare great at replicating recipes, butactually developing signature cocktailscan be daunting,” adds Hurst. He usesthe analogy of cook vs. chef. A cookcan execute, but a chef drives thecreativity of the menu and the kitchen.In addition, Hurst is involved in spiritsacquisition, helping new spirits gain

R hospitality. Hurst has also beenheavily involved in Hukilau held in Ft.Lauderdale, June 8 - 12, 2016, tocelebrate the Tiki Culture. This year,Hukilau celebrates the 15th Anniversarywith many activities including hulalessons, craft cocktail presentations,Polynesian and fire knife dances andmore, drawing over 1,500 attendees. M

All About the SpiritsDean Hurst, Director of Spirits for Bern’s Steak House & Haven

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Hurst won’t be in attendance at Tales of the Cocktail or Hukilau this year, as he is about to embark on anew adventure, fatherhood, in May. To keep the spirit and fun of the Tiki culture, Hurst designed and built hisown Tiki Bar last summer at his home. Using mainly re-purposed wood and materials, Hurst has created hisown tropical paradise to relax and escape.

In true cocktail fashion,Hurst created a signature

cocktail, “Stolen Idol.”

1½ oz Appleton’s Extra 12yr¼ oz Smith & Cross½ oz Pineapple Juice, unsweetened¼ oz Fresh Lime Juice¾ oz Coconut Milk¾ oz Strong Coffee Syrup (1:1)8 drops Bittermens ‘elemakule Tiki Bitters

1. Combine Ingredients and shake with ice2. Strain into a Hurricane style glass andtop with crushed ice (used shaker icewill do)3. Garnish with an orange slice dustedwith fresh grated nutmeg (cocoa nibswere nice, too)

Notes:It was a cool, rainy night at a retro spot on thebeach. I was making drinks for a small group ofTiki fans with the ‘Bum.’ A mutual friend challengesme to create a drink named after his band,Stolen Idols. I said, “only if you write a songcalled Jet Pilots in the rain.” I’m still waiting.

Coffee Syrup:At home, strong brewed coffee works great andis easy to make. The pour over method gives youthe most control with extraction, yielding the bestresults. Cold brew coffee has a cleaner profilewith less bitter notes than hot brewed coffee. Itis also much more stable and can last for weekswhen properly stored.



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e all remember the ramennoodles that we ate in collegefor about 25 cents a pack;

those noodles offered a great value andfilled the hungry belly of students every-where; but times have changed, and nowRamen and Noodle bars have become sopopular and trendy, that Noel Cruz andhis team decided the time was right toopen Ichicoro Ramen in Seminole Heightsalmost six months ago. “We had an entireteam of six relocate from New York,” saidCruz. “Seminole Heights felt to be the rightvibe. I’m friends with other restauranteursin the area, the neighborhood is good andI felt like it would be accepted.”

True Ramen is a labor of love withcreating the broth that can take up to 20hours to complete. “With the exception ofthe noodles, everything is made onsite andfrom scratch,” said Cruz. “Our noodles area custom recipe made by Sun Noodle, andwe source as much locally as possible and

W that is indigenous to the area.” “Ramen is identifiable to nearly every-

one,” said Cruz. “It’s been a learningcurve for the broth and accompaniments.Noodles are number one, but the broth isof equal importance. Everything elseenhances the dish.” The menu offersabout five broths on the lunch and dinnermenus. The best seller is the ChamponRamen that is pork/chicken broth, grilledgulf shrimp, chasyu asado (braised pork),ginger tempura, scallion, corn, shiitake,and sesame. The Shoyu Ramen is alsopopular with a chicken broth, chasuyaasado (braised pork), ajitama (seasonedegg), menma (bamboo shoots), scallion,and nori. The open concept kitchenallows diners to view the activity in thekitchen with a full team of five people onthe line. “We have a grill that allows usto add a smokey element to the pork andwe char-grill the vegetables,” said Cruz.

Lunch offers Rice Bowls and Snacks

in the bar from 4 - 5 pm. For dinner, thePork Steam Bun and the Smoked BrisketSteam Bun are perfect to share as each areserved with 2 buns. “Right now, Ichicorois the only one pushing the diversity inRamen,” said Cruz. “We are trying to getmore focused and just have fun.”

The interior of the restaurant issophisticated, yet casual with a lot ofdesign elements. The bar offers a perfectperch to grab a drink while waiting for atable. “We did put a lot of thought intothe bar menu,” said Cruz. “It’s small,but mighty.”

No reservations accepted, but byusing the DineTime app, diners can holda spot in line and receive a text messagewhen a table is ready. M

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Roux is Creole Nouvelle. The comfort of classic flavors like Crawfish Étouffée,smoky chargrilled oysters or seafood gumbo mix effortlessly with fresh takeson NOLA traditions. Stunning marble bar. Classic cocktails. Romanticambiance. Named one of the Top Tampa Bay restaurants by local food critics.

Roux

4205 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33611813.443.5255 | www.rouxtampa.com

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Anise Global Gastrobar

777 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602813.225.4272 | www.aniseglobal.com

Anise Global Gastrobar centers around internationally inspired foods, masterfullycrafted cocktails, and carefully curated wines. The restaurant is also involved ina wide range of community outreach initiatives and annual events. Anise is locatedin the heart of Downtown Tampa just across from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Dine on fresh sustainable seafood in the shadow of a massive fishtank built on the TV show, “Tanked.” Drink at two great bars,14’ sports screen inside, live music nightly on the deck and shopfrom the largest selection of Guy Harvey merchandise.

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he dining scene in downtown St.Petersburg is exploding and the timingis right for the culinary movement.

“With the addition of great new restaurants,we are starting to see the revolution takeplace,” said Managing Partner, TedDorsey of The Mill. “It’s partially due tothe unique arts movement that is takingplace. People are beginning to seek outrestaurants that push the boundaries.”

Chef Dorsey says the menu at TheMill has a well-balanced “RusticAmericana” feel. “It’s a combination of mysouthern roots, as well as, my classicFrench training,” said Dorsey. “We try toallow the food to be the star by not overmanipulating the product. Cooking for mecomes from the heart, with love.”

Cheese and charcuterie can be a mealin itself and the options at The Mill arequite unique. “We wanted to do cheeseand charcuterie a little bit different,” saidDorsey. “We wanted to incorporate

T seafood, as well as, proteins. What sets usapart, from others, is we make all of ourcharcuterie in-house from our lamb bacon,duck bacon, octopus bacon, smokedsalmon, pickled shrimp, lengua rillettesand foie gras torchon. Then, we pair thosewith amazing cheeses and our signaturemarmalade, mustardo and rye whiskeymustard.”

Open for lunch and dinner, The Millhas a few menu items that are diners’favorites. “Our watermelon bruschetta,sweet pea hummus, lamb shank pot pieand wild boar ribs, are a few of the mostpopular,” said Dorsey. The menu rotatesseasonally, with the best sourced local andregional products, and May 1 will see anew menu change.

Chef Ted Dorsey has a stellar culinarybackground having graduated from LeCordon Blue and worked with award win-ning chefs such as Marty Blitz and BryceWittlesy. Dorsey also worked on Tampa

concepts Ciro’s Speakeasy & Supper Club,and Boca Kitchen Bar and Market. Hewas also responsible for opening and cre-ating the menus and supervising all diningand bar operations, at The CastileRestaurant inside Hotel Zamora.

The drink and bar menu offers twistson classic style cocktails. Dorsey says thatGin will be a hot spirit for summer, alongwith a resurgence of Rum and sippingrums. “For spring and summer we will befeaturing more tiki like cocktails like theclassic Zombie, with more than one styleof Rum in one cocktail,” said Dorsey.“We will also see an increase in lighterwines such as Rosé, and crisper whitesthat pair well with the sweet summer heatof Tampa Bay.” M

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