Delray Beach Passport Feb/Mar 2014

DELRAY BEACH

LOCAL’S GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT

ART SCENE

PINEAPPLE GROVE

HOOKING UP

SINGLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA

LOCAL MUSIC

ELVIS IS ALIVE!

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8 Single in South Florida

12 Happy Hour Guide

16 Downtown Area Map

20 Bartender Spotlight: Sonny Scheinberg

23 Scott Ringersen: The Elvis Experience

28 Inside Pineapple Grove

Publisher: R.G. SchmedemanManaging Editor: Elyssa SchwartzArti Director: Melissa SebastianelliGraphic Designer: Lauren SchadeBusiness Consultant: Bob HastingsContributors: Neysha Bauer

Alejandra ParadaHadley Seprish

Photographers: Emiliano BrooksRicardo Nouel

Bailey McAllister

This issue is dedicated to the memory of Pat O'Gara.

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If you are sweating something in South Florida – let it be the humidity and not the fact that you are single.

Living and being single in SoFla is basically a tropical “staycation.” Roaming around Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Miami is arguably like living in a 24/7 paradise – this is reason enough to ride solo.

I could very well possibly be justifying my own life; however, I have not always been single so I do know a thing or two.

Moving back down south after a heck of a run at the University of Central Florida, I found myself single for pretty much the first time in four and a half years. By single, I do not only mean boyfriendless. I was without my roommates, classes full of students, club meetings, downtown shenanigans, tailgates, raging pool parties, my super awesome children’s fitness training job – the list goes on. The point is that all the things that made me feel “not” single, no longer surrounded me.

If you are finding yourself in the same boat, dock it right now. Pity parties are a no-no when it comes to being single --

Relationship Status: Single in South Florida

By Elyssa Schwartz

especially if you’re already lonely. No one wants to deal with that. OK, all of your friends are in long-term relationships, engaged or married… so what? Mine are too. Mesh with their significant other’s friends to meet new people. Obviously encountering the ideal-specimen that’s up to your expectations and standards is far and few in between, just use each experience as a lesson-learned. This way, when you actually meet someone you’re genuinely interested in, you’ll be prepared. Practice makes perfect, right?

Florida is full of social opportunities: Atlantic Avenue, Las Olas, South Beach… hello!? We have everything! Entertainment is solid in the south. Just make sure you have your own mode of transportation and/or DD backup plan for when your wingman bails because she has to meet up with her boyfriend.

The downfall of being single when all your friends are “in love” is that you oftentimes realize that you do not have many friends to go out with which is a key ingredient when it comes to actually meeting new people. Bummer. I mean, it is pretty disrespectful to ask Sally who’s dating Billy to go to Salt 7 and meet up with Brad, Todd and Mike.

Fortunately, some genius created a solution for the single people who lack a reliable social circle. Smartphone apps such as Tinder are on the rise. Tinder allows users within

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certain vicinity to have the option to chat and meet up – or become Snapchat friends and begin that relationship – romantic, right? Are these people desperate? Maybe. Personally, I think SoFla has plenty of opportunities to engage with other people.

My advice?• Use your already-taken friends as wingmen whenever possible. • Flirting is your best friend. • Learn a few random facts and take note of current events to make you seem interesting.• Always employ compelling activities in the group. • Do not resort to booze for valor because chances are you will end up being that drunk chick (or dude) that ends up blacking out and not being invited to hangout again.

Seriously, take SoFla for what it is. Travel the coasts, investigate the beaches, party at the festivals and take on the craft fairs. In its own way, Delray is the perfect place to explore your singularity.

Learn more about life in SoFla as you read this magazine and be sure to keep up with future editions of Delray Beach Passport: A Local’s Guide to Delray Beach.

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Boston’s on the BeachBru’s RoomBuddha Sky BarCafe Luna RosaCity Oyster & Sushi BarDeck 84Delray Visitors CenterDelray Yacht CruisesDeluxDigKevro’s Art BarMussel BeachO’Connor’s PubThe OfficePapa’s TapasPark TavernPuttin AroundSalt 7TrystVino Van Gogh3rd & 3rd

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Sonny Scheinberg, a talented bartender at Salt 7 in Delray Beach, sniffs out the best ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind cocktail. An English major at Florida Atlantic University, Sonny brings an artistic twist to mixing drinks.

Delray Beach Passport: So, what is so worthy about the “Worthing Watermelon?”

Sonny Scheinberg: It’s infused watermelon and cucumber vodka, so the vodka gets poured into this nice little fun, ginormous mason jar and it soaks into the vodka and then we muddle it.

DBP: How do you know which liquors and flavors mix well?

SS: I would just imagine by smell-wise what would smell good with something else and [it] usually ends up looking that way oddly enough.

DBP: How long have you been bartending at Salt7?

Bartender Sp tlightName: Sonny Scheinberg

Bar: Salt 7

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Age: 26

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SS: I honestly just started about a month ago; I’ve worked at a lot of other places where bartender-wise, you know they’re straight down to business. In here, I felt like day one like family.

DBP: When you’re not atSalt 7, what are you up to?

SS: I go to FAU. I’m an English major. I’m going to go back for creative writing. I have been published a couple times. I definitely want to keep working on that. I was doing fiction. This year, I took a nonfiction workshop class, and I like poetry and honestly everything.

DBP: How does that affect your bartending?

SS: Probably the thing that is most contributed to bartending is I was an honorary radio personality for five years all over the country. I worked with Ryan Seacrest in L.A., Vegas, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin and then Kansas where I’m from, and a little bit in West Palm, but doing that, I am able to be a showman in front of people.

DBP: To you, what is the definition of being a real bartender?

SS: Anyone can sit and serve a drink to someone and serve 50 drinks in two seconds but it’s another [thing] to sit and be able to have a conversation with someone and keep them engaged and being like ‘wow, I do not want to just go there for that drink but because I enjoy being there, I enjoy the bartender, and I enjoy the atmosphere that was all brought together.’ And, you feel like you had a great time and you enjoyed talking to that person and they actually cared and they were intelligent and I think that’s important

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Elvis Presley, and his gyrating hips, sang and danced his way to the top until 1977 when fans from all over the world grieved with broken hearts. Elvis is one of the few artists whose memory lives on 36 years later with the same power, passion and love for him pulsing through people of all generations. His music continues to touch the lives of new and old fans through records, the media and those who choose to spread his love on behalf of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” One of these people, arguably one of the best in the businesses and recognized around the globe, can be spotted walking the streets of South Florida with side burns all his own. Scott Ringersen is not just an Elvis impersonator; he is “The Elvis Experience.” On Monday nights, Ringersen can be found charming his fans on stage at the local establishment, Johnnie Browns, on Atlantic Ave. Other nights he may be performing at a local venue, or even officiating a wedding or two. Regardless of where you relish in the experience, you’re in for a treat. Learn how Ringerson began his inspiring journey, and what it means to him and the community at large.

Delray Beach Passport: How long have you been bringing “The Elvis Experience” to Johnnie Browns?Scott Ringerson: I’ve been performing at this establishment for over 18 years. I started performing here when it was called Elwoods, and about four years ago it was renamed Johnnie Browns. It’s been a long time.

L cal MusicScott Ringersen is...

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DBP: So you must have become very familiar with the area over the years. How has it developed?SR: Well, I’m a retired Delray Beach cop. When I started, which was on weekends and holidays, this was a ghost town. I would sit on Saturday nights to do my report, and not a soul was on this street. Now it’s prospering, but I hope all the new condos being built don’t wreck it. I hope it stays lively.

DBP: What other types of shows do you do?SR: I have done birthdays, sometimes I officiate weddings, I do live shows and special performances. I just played a couple of Fridays ago at the outside live theatre in Delray.

DBP: What inspired you to begin the “Elvis Experience”?SR:I always knew of Elvis. However, I was a musician and I was into big band stuff like Frank Sinatra and Steve

Martin. When Elvis died they started playing his live concerts on the radio and that’s when I heard these songs – Elvis with this big ass band. I went out and bought every live album he had and thought, “this guy is phenomenal.” He played in Vegas for eight years and every single show he had was sold out – no one does that. He’s incredible and he was able to do everything in that show. The older people like it, the younger people like it. I was hooked.

DBP: Do you often get recognized as Elvis?SR: I actually can’t go anywhere without getting recognized. I could be in Orlando or I could be in the Bahamas and I’ll hear someone say, “Hey man, you’re that guy in Delray on the Avenue!” Once I was in a small, tiny pub in Ireland in the backcountry and we hear this guy talking about this Elvis guy he saw in Florida. It makes you see what a small world it is.

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DBP: Which version of Elvis do you channel most often?SR: I perform ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Elvis. My favorite is Elvis in the ‘70s, which is when he started performing live in Vegas. In the ‘50s, he played with a three-piece band. From 1960-1968 Elvis didn’t perform at all, he only made movies. In ‘68 he had this big comeback special wearing the black leather outfit, and this was the first time he had this big ass orchestra behind him. After his special, they wanted him to start making movies again, but he said no, so he took his 40-piece band and in 1970 began the tour around the country that would last the rest of his life. He’d sell out in Vegas, everywhere he went, everyone wanted to see him. He’d play big production songs like, “My Way.” I try to channel the live stuff most often, and do it as close to Elvis as I can do it. I even try to use the same phrasing that he did, and keep the high tempo. DBP: What’s your favorite Elvis suit?SR: If I had to choose one, it would be the Aloha suit. That’s the most popular one because everyone saw him on TV wearing it. It has the Eagle on the front, it’s patriotic, it has all the colors and it looks good. I have, like, 12 Elvis suits – an entire closet dedicated to him. I never wear wigs, every thing’s real, and I’m lucky that way. DBP: What has been the most fulfilling part of the “Elvis Experience” for you?SR: The good thing about Elvis is that you can go anywhere in the world and you say “Elvis” and people know who he is. It’s kind of creepy, but it’s very cool. The most fulfilling part is when I do a good show and people tell me that I’m the closest thing they’ve seen to Elvis. How can I top that? If I can give a little bit of the feeling he gave, then I think I’ve done my job. Some songs mean a lot to people, especially the gospel songs, and often times I see them crying in the audience. I can’t look because then I’ll get emotional! The best thing that has come from the “Elvis Experience” is that I actually met my wife during a show right here at this establishment, now called Johnny Browns. She’s the person I thought I’d never meet.

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Delray’s charm has branched off the Ave and into the downtown oasis of Pineapple Grove. Located North of Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove is famed for an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés, bars, boutiques, art galleries, spas, and so much more refining an all-around more laid back appeal. Delray is famous for having a versatile array of food choices and Pineapple Grove isn’t any exception with having its own level of culinary creativity. As a Pineapple Grove native, giving credit to the finest establishments on and off the Ave has become my forte. The restaurants that stand out most begin with Brule Bistro. This is absolutely a place that allows patrons to appreciate the quality of the food without focusing on the quantity. Each bite and sip is a culinary journey in itself. Another foodie must-try is Max’s Harvest. Its “Farm to Fork” approach has food connoisseurs near and far traveling to embark on its dining experience.

When it comes to weekly dining, the restaurant scene consistently exceeds my lunchtime cravings: Sushi Yama, Christina’s, Papa’s Tapas and Coffee District are solid local choices. The beauty when it comes to these four establishments is that they are completely different and that is exactly why I adore them. Sushi Yama recently

Pineapple Grove: Experience it Like a Local

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expanded to almost triple the size with an amazing Thai selection as well as fresh sushi. Christina’s is my absolute favorite when it comes to breakfast items. Home cooked and made with love! Of course, there is Papa’s Tapas. This is the go-to place for authentic Spanish cuisine in Delray Beach, period. Don’t forget to order the tostones on the side – it’s not even on the menu but trust me, you’re going to want to try this local secret. Coffee District is my quick-stop for fresh brewed coffee, delectable small bites, craft beers & wines and just an all-around relaxing environment.

A huge shout out goes to two best local bars around: Third & Third and O’Connor’s. If you haven’t ended your night at either of these local-infested bars on a weekend then you haven’t lived the Delray life yet.

Beyond the restaurant, bar and café life, Pineapple Grove is the colorful world of Artist Alley. This area is full of local artists and their creations including painting, sculpting or even pottery. All are on display and better yet, are for sale. Once a month, Artist Alley hosts open studies and galleries inviting anyone and everyone -- it’s an art free-for-all (with complementary drinks and munchies along the way)!

In a different spectrum of the creative world is the trendy and fabulous Kismet boutique. This is the perfect shop to find one-of-a kind items including high-end and second-hand clothing and accessories for women and men alike.

That said, do yourself a favor and take some time to explore Delray’s Village by the Sea’s off the Ave experience: Pineapple Grove. Obviously, I’m not forcing you to take my word for it – I mean… what do I know, anyway? I’m just a local

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