The 25% Era: Restaurants reopen in Palm Beach County
It’s no secret that the culinary industry has endured one roundhouse right after another since the outbreak of COVID-19. According to the National Restaurant Association, more than 8 million restaurant
Food for Thought Restaurateur
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Business as Usual – Dyan’s Country Kitchen, Dyan Harpest, owner
Business backstory: Since opening in 2006, this homestyle restaurant/deli has endeared itself to the Coral Springs community. Harpest, who previously operated Duffy’s Diner in Fort Lauderdale, pours her heart into
Business as Unusual – Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Answers coordinated by Madison Bracken, director of membership
Business backstory: The venerable and private Fort Lauderdale-based yacht club, opened in 1947, continues to bridge the worlds of throwback elegance and modern conveniences. The marina features 65 dock slips
Business as Usual – Launch Potato, Christine Yaged, founder
Business background: The Delray Beach-based tech company that builds and scales digital brands owns and operates websites in a wide range of verticals, from personal finance to casual games. Launch
Business as Unusual – Zola Keller, Las Olas Zola Keller, owner
Business backstory: The popular designer and retailer is renowned for her special occasion gowns, including custom-created wedding dresses and bridal accessories. In addition, her Fort Lauderdale-based boutique features an array
Remembering an NFL Legend Don Shula
Amid the pandemonium that engulfed the Miami Dolphins’ sideline at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium on Nov. 14, 1993, two players—offensive guard Keith Sims and defensive tackle Larry Webster—had covertly maneuvered into
Get the hell outta here
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Business as Unusual – Allied Kitchen and Bath, Bill Feinberg, president
Business backstory: For the past 35 years, the Fort Lauderdale-based business (and showroom) has provided kitchen, bath and home remodeling services to its clients. Its team of experienced designers has
Business as Unusual – Dentalmed Associates, Federico Diez (prosthodontist) and Juan C. Arroyo (oral and maxillofacial surgeon)
Business backstory: The Miramar-based practice, led by Diez and Arroyo, offers everything from general dentistry and prosthodontics (aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth) to implant dentistry and countless other state-of-the-art
Business as Unusual – Habitus Furniture, Javier Malik, owner
Business backstory: The contemporary furniture store, launched in 2003, works with designers and manufacturers in Europe, Asia and South America to develop its own unique furniture collections. Habitus has locations
Business as Unusual – Michael Beltran Chef/owner of Ariete
Business backstory: The Miami native, who cut his culinary teeth under the tutelage of kitchen luminaries Norman Van Aken and Michael Schwartz, opened Ariete (arietecoconutgrove.com) in 2016. The Coconut Grove
