2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED FOR FERD GLADYS ALPERT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AND MELVIN J.CLAIRE LEVINE JEWISH RESIDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICE
2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED FOR FERD GLADYS ALPERT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AND MELVIN J.CLAIRE LEVINE JEWISH RESIDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – June 15, 2021 – Second-year Board President Zelda Mason inducted the 2021-2022 Board of Directors for Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) and the Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service (JRFS) at the agency’s virtual Annual Meeting recently.
The Alpert JFS Board leadership includes First Vice President Gary Hoffman, Vice Presidents Don Abrams and Jennifer Lesser, Secretary Diann Mann, and Treasurer Alan I. Goldberg; Immediate Past President Michael A. Lampert, Esq.; Past Presidents Larry Abramson, Keith B. Braun, Carolyn Gleimer Silbey, Al Komins, and Arnold L. Lampert; Emeriti Irwin D. Lebow, Harriet I. Samuels, and Rabbi Leonard Zucker; and Members-at-Large Jason DelGrosso, Neil Efron, Ellie Hart, Bob Herzog, Stanley “Bowie” Jacobson, Robert M. Keats, and Dale Rands joined by new members Rabbi Rose Durbin, David Ginsberg, and Brett Sandala.
Levine JRFS Board Members, led by Mason, include Silbey as Vice President; Mann and Goldberg as secretary and treasurer, respectively; Larry Abramson, Emeritus; and members Ilene Goldstein, Jane Lampert, and John Stern continuing their service. Livia Chaykin and Lisa Hauser are new members to the board.
“It was my pleasure to welcome those who will serve in 2021-2022,” said Mason. “Many members are continuing in their positions, while others are just beginning the journey, and I am proud to be on the voyage with each and every one of them.”
Established in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit, non-sectarian organization is a trusted leader, with a team of nearly 200 highly skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to community members. Alpert JFS works to ensure the well-being of children and families, independence of older adults and quality-of-life for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit AlpertJFS.org or phone 561-684-1991.
G-Star Film Teacher’s Major Documentary on HBO
Revolution Rent is the first Broadway Show to play in Cuba in over 50 years
Palm Springs, Florida (June 7, 2021) – CEO of Mindfull Studios and G-Star Documentary Film Teacher Victor Patrick Avarez’s latest documentary film titled Revolution Rent has garnered major accolades from the Hollywood Press. Alvarez is the Co-Director, Producer, and Cinematographer of the film. The musical RENT was ground breaking when it first appeared on Broadway. Today, it breaks new ground once again. The film is about the first Broadway Play produced in Cuba in over 50 years. Those familiar with the play’s story will understand the impact and risk taken by Alvarez and company to put the production on in a totalitarian state. Neil Patrick Harris is the the Executive Producer of the documentary. Fourteen major Hollywood news outlets reported the announcement all over the entertainment industry. Please let them tell the story in their own words:
ROLLINGSTONE: New Documentary ‘Revolution Rent’ Will Chronicle Staging of Broadway Classic in Cuba https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/revolution-rent-documentary-rent-cuba-andy-senor-jr-1162455/
VARIETY: ‘Revolution Rent’ Set for Debut on HBO in June https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/revolution-rent-hbo-documentary-premiere-date-1234962490/
IMDB: Revolution Rent’ Set for Debut on HBO in June https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63279930
PLAYBILL: Revolution Rent, a documentary that charts the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent’s 2014 journey to Cuba, will air on HBO June 15. –https://twitter.com/playbill/status/1387799052084039684?s=20
AOL: ‘Revolution Rent’ Set for Debut on HBO in June https://www.aol.com/entertainment/revolution-rent-set-debut-hbo-160039541.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEFWyRDgxFQWPXIb5YHpXdLQXRoZ-_mszpgwxbj4IxF13ClQS8mnsH8PqHPGKK1-_8FRPih4BmmHhoJniVJCTBkYAFO8amvPKfCYdcDpCiChmk-eO9u55yTCRoDXKqSRHYSGVCiLxlnnslTC8NvHXb-q-EOlIZceG1_4xaGrB26N
DEADLINE: HBO Sets Premiere For ‘Revolution Rent’ Doc From Exec Producer Neil Patrick Harris https://deadline.com/2021/04/revolution-rent-hbo-documentary-neil-patrick-harris-jonathan-larson-andy-senor-jr-1234745865/
PLAYBILL: Documentary on Bringing Rent to Cuba Heading to HBO https://www.playbill.com/article/documentary-on-bringing-rent-to-cuba-heading-to-hbo
THEATERMANIA: New Documentary Revolution Rent, About Staging Jonathan Larson’s Musical in Cuba, to Debut on HBO https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/new-documentary-revolution-rent-about-staging_92190.html
YAHOO! ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Revolution Rent’ Set for Debut on HBO in June https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/revolution-rent-set-debut-hbo-160039282.html
YAHOO! ENTERTAINMENT: HBO Sets Premiere For ‘Revolution Rent’ Doc From Exec Producer Neil Patrick Harris https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hbo-sets-premiere-revolution-rent-160052898.html
BROADWAY.COM: REVOLUTION RENT, a new documentary that offers a look at @andysenorjr directing the historic 2015 Cuban production of the acclaimed musical, will debut on HBO this June. – https://twitter.com/broadwaycom/status/1387799122191818755?s=20
BROADWAYWORLD: On June 15, @HBO will premiere a new documentary about the Cuban premiere of #Rent! @ActuallyNPH executive produces. – https://twitter.com/BroadwayWorld/status/1387803246790643714?s=20
DEADLINE: HBO Sets Premiere For ‘Revolution Rent’ Doc From Exec Producer Neil Patrick Harris – https://twitter.com/DEADLINE/status/1387799124775481347?s=20
THEATERMANIA: .@HBO to debut REVOLUTION RENT, a new documentary following @andysenorjr as he stages Jonathan Larson’s musical in Cuba → https://bit.ly/33027uQ – https://twitter.com/theatermania/status/1387799587335770118?s=20
BROADWAY.COM: Andy Señor Jr.’s Revolution Rent Documentary to Debut on HBO in June https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200706/andy-senor-jrs-revolution-rent-documentary-to-debut-on-hbo-in-june/
KRAVIS CENTER Announces Three New Live Productions This Fall
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Announces Three Live Productions This Fall
The Price is Right Live™ – October 30
Gilberto Santa Rosa – November 6
Trifecta of Folk Greats: The Kingston Trio,
The Brothers Four, and The Limeliters – November 10
(West Palm Beach, FL – June 8, 2021) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is announcing three live shows this fall as part of the spectacular 2021/2022 line-up. Tickets for these three exciting shows go on public sale on Friday, June 18, at 10 am.
October 30, 2021 at 8 pm(Saturday)
The Price is Right Live™
The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, The Price Is Right Live™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
November 6, 2021 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Gilberto Santa Rosa
CAMINALO EL TOUR
With six Grammy Awards, four multi-platinum albums, 13 platinum and 13 gold albums—Gilberto Santa Rosa is one of the most enduring salsa singers of his time. His continuing popularity has ensured that salsa music, especially the unique improvisational style known as “soneo” that he champions, has remained relevant well into the 21st century. Gilberto Santa Rosa continues to embody the soul and essence of an entire musical genre. Experience his gift in this exceptional performance.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $39
November 10, 2021 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday)
Trifecta of Folk Greats:
The Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four, and The Limeliters
An incredible evening of music is in store as three legendary folk groups take the Kravis Center stage. Grammy Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient The Kingston Trio rose to fame as the kings of acoustic music in the 50s and 60s. They have charmed audiences around the world for over 60 years performing their timeless classics including Where Have All the Flowers Gone? and Tom Dooley. The Brothers Four are considered pioneers in the folk revival genre and are known for their hits Greenfields, Yellow Bird and Try to Remember. Their all-acoustic performances consist of guitars, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, and of course, the trademark rich blend of their four voices. For more than six decades, The Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. They first made their mark in folk clubs and on college campuses in the early 1960s, and are known for their multiple hits including A Wayfaring Stranger.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets for these three new shows go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 18, at 10 am – online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471, Monday-Friday 10 am to 2 pm. For group sales, please call 561.651.4438 or 561.651.4304.
Kravis Center Donors can purchase their tickets early. For information about becoming a Kravis Center donor, please visit kravis.org/membership or call 561.651.4320.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs—serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For information, please visit kravis.org.
July fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)
JULY HAPPENINGS: Live Virtual Lecture with Dr. Ata Sarajedini, Sado Tea Ceremony, and Youth Calligraphy at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
“Bridge to the Cosmos – Big Bang (the Painting and the Theory) Explained” on July 7
July workshops, classes, and demonstrations:
Wednesday, July 7
Bridge to the Cosmos – Big Bang (the Painting and the Theory) Explained – Live Virtual Lecture by
Dr. Ata Sarajedini
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. Tickets to be given out the day of the event on a first come, first
served basis.
Morikami’s Curator of Japanese Art, Carla Stansifer, will co-host a live virtual lecture with Dr.
Ata Sarajedini, an award-winning astrophysicist and professor of astrophysics from Florida Atlantic
University. In conjunction with the museum’s latest exhibition, Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing
Wisdom and Compassion through Art and Science, Dr. Sarajedini will explain the scientific perspective of
the solo artist in the exhibition, Japanese painter Iwasaki Tsuneo (1917-2002). Iwasaki was a biologist by
trade and brought his unique experiences and systematic perspective to his compositions, which he
created as part of his Buddhist devotional practice. Dr. Sarajedini will highlight the painting titled, Big
Bang: E=MC 2 , to help better understand the deep connections between humans and the stars that Iwasaki
conveyed through his artwork. Dr. Sarajedini will speak about the stars on Tanabata Day. Tanabata takes
place in Japan every year, and pays homage to two star-crossed lovers, princess Orihime and
prince Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair), who only see each other once a year on the
seventh day of the seventh month (July 7).
About Dr. Ata Sarajedini
Before coming to Florida Atlantic University in 2017, Dr. Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., served as Associate Dean
for Natural Sciences and Mathematics as well as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences at the University of Florida. Before that, he was Associate Chair and Acting Chair of the
Department of Astronomy. After receiving his Ph.D. in Astronomy at Yale in 1992, he spent seven years as
a postdoctoral researcher and a Hubble Fellow at Kitt Peak National Observatory and San Francisco State
University. Dr. Sarajedini spent two years at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT as an Assistant
Professor before moving to the University of Florida in 2001. Dr. Sarajedini has over 500 publications,
which have over 11,000 citations. Of these publications, over 200 have appeared in peer-reviewed
literature.
Sundays, July 11, 18 or Thursdays, July 15, 22
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners) – SOLD OUT
Time: 10:15am -12:15am
Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional
Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House
under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and
season to season.
Sundays, July 11, 18
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) (Class)
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional
Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House
under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and
season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Saturday, July 17
Calligraphy Youth Workshop – SOLD OUT
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $25. Advance Registration Required.
Ages: 3 rd Grade – 12 th Grade*
*Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the workshop. The parent/guardian
is welcome to enroll in the workshop alongside their child.
Learn how to write your name and Japanese words with a traditional calligraphy brush and ink.
Due to COVID-19, all programming is subject to change. Always check the website for updates and/or
cancellations.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.
For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida
since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida’s history, connection with
Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style
of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through
engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-
Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is fully accredited by the
American Alliance of Museums.
Happy Father’s Day Hook-Up at City Oyster
DELRAY BEACH – Treat your favorite Superman to a celebratory Father’s Day feast at City Oyster.
Executive chef Jordan Stilley will present a plethora of brunch and lunch specialties including
Huevos Rancheros ($14) with fried eggs on a soft tortilla topped with tomatillo salsa, guacamole,
cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo; Maine Lobster Roll ($20); Maryland Style Jumbo Lump
Crabcake ($20); and Fresh Fish & Chips ($18) featuring Boston cod, tartar sauce, hand cut
potato wedges, and mixed greens; and unlimited mimosas and endless bloody Mary’s for $16 (with
purchase of an entrée).
Seafood lovers will enjoy the Sweet Potato Crusted Mahi ($32) with Brussels sprouts and hazelnut
chimichurri sauce; Shrimp & Crab Gumbo Bowl ($33) with Cajun sausage, rice, and gumbo filé;
Seared Tuna ($37) with Japanese spices, sushi rice cake, carrots, bok choy, broccoli, and ginger soy
vinaigrette; Braised Grouper Veracruzana ($38) with tomato and white wine, sweet bell peppers,
potatoes, capers, lime, and cilantro. Or, tuck into one of City Oyster’s seafood towers like the Petite
Plateau ($41) featuring oysters, littlenecks, cocktail shrimp and jumbo lump blue crab meat, or the
Grand Plateau ($77), a vertical masterpiece of King crab Leg, oysters, littlenecks, cocktail shrimp,
and Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Meat.
Dad also needs to have his dessert and eat it too!
Father’s Day Dessert Menu:
Ruth and Rosie’s Chocolate Nemesis
$9.50
Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings
Double Chocolate Cookie & Amaretto Gelato Sandwich
$9.50
Toasted Flaked Almonds
Hot Apple Strudel
$9
Salted Caramel and Pastry Chef Made Vanilla Bean Gelato
Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
$9
Pastry Chef Made Vanilla Bean Gelato, Chocolate Sauce
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
$9.50
Old Fashioned Creamy Key Lime Pie
$9
Graham Cookie Crust, Fresh Fruit, and Whipped Cream
Pecan Pie in a Glass for Two
$15
Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Pecan Brittle, and Whipped Cream
City Oyster is located at 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 272-
0220 or visit cityoysterdelray.com.
Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist DEBORAH SILVER & 12X Grammy Nominee DENNIS LAMBERT Celebrate Success of Star-Packed Remix of COVID-19 BLUES Summing Up the Trials & Triumphs of This Past Year While Providing a Financial ‘Shot in the Arm’ for The Actors Fund & Jazz Foundation of America
COVID-19 BLUES Features Such Much Loved Singers as Tony Orlando, Melissa Manchester, Tom Wopat, Susan Anton, Melissa Errico, Siedah Garrett, Casey Abrams, N’Kenge, and More!
Boca Raton, FL – June 11, 2021) While the number of COVID cases continue to drop every day, two extraordinary musicians from Boca Raton—Deborah Silver, #1 Billboard jazz vocalist, and Dennis Lambert, the 12-time GRAMMY nominated songwriter—are also celebrating the success of their inspirational COVID-19 BLUES, a star-packed original recording that earmarks all sales and donations to The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org) and Jazz Foundation of America (https://jazzfoundation.org).
Hailed by Quincy Jones for her “strong and sultry vocals (that) are seductive and soul-soothing,” the COVID-surviving Silver is the 2020 Broadway World Best Commercial Recording Award Winner, whose best-selling albums include Glitter and Grits, The Gold Standards and Pure Silver.
“During the 40 days I was sick with the coronavirus, I knew I wanted to help others as soon as I recovered,” says Silver. “My husband said, ‘Why don’t you write a song called COVID-19 BLUES?’ So, I called my friend Dennis Lambert, we started writing together and a month later the song was born. I am thankful to everyone who performed from their homes and hearts to make this song and video a reality.”
Among the artists who donated their time and talent to perform on the remix are Tony Orlando, Melissa Manchester, Tom Wopat, Billy Gilman, Susan Anton, Casey Abrams, Siedah Garrett, Lisa Fisher, Allan Harris, Melissa Errico, the Sharpe Family Singers, Bernard Fowler, Daniel Emmet, Nita Whitaker, Luba Mason, Tony Tavares, Chubby Tavares, J.D. Nicholas, N’Kenge, andLandau Eugene Murphy, Jr.
“You can hear the passion in the voices of every performer on COVID-19 BLUES. These folks are fed up. Like lions in a cage about to be set free, they can’t help but sing about it,” adds Lambert, who has helmed hit records for The Four Tops, Dusty Springfield, Glen Campbell, and more.
In addition, many members of the general public—especially healthcare workers—contributed video segments to this remix of COVID-19 BLUES, with clips coming from all over the world. Also heard on the recording are drummer Steve Jordan, Boca Raton’s Alan Palanker on keyboards, guitaristRay Parker Jr., bass playerLeland Sklar, Tom Scott on horns, andMickey Raphael, who has been Willie Nelson’s harmonica player for nearly a half-century.
“I dedicate this video to the memory of my dear friend Mary Wilson, who shared our passion for this project,” explains Silver. “Unfortunately, she passed away and never got the chance to contribute her remarkable talent to the song. But her joyful spirit and beautiful heart are a huge part of this project.”
“I’m also thrilled that 100 percent of all donations from this project will be used by the Jazz Foundation of America and The Actors Fund to directly help individuals who need assistance.” she says.
The COVID-19 BLUES celebrity remix video can be found on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQm-HezV5WA&list=PLIAOLLVgpJhBTi7hPAbfLu7TedDh-eztq&index=2
The song is accessible through YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, Deezer, and Tidal by visiting: https://orcd.co/covid19bluesremix
How to Donate:
+ Online:
Visit www.jazzfoundation.org
Please designate your gift for “COVID-19 BLUES/Deborah Silver and Dennis Lambert.”
+ By Mail:
Send a check payable to “Jazz Foundation of America” to:
Jazz Foundation of America247 West 37th Street, Suite 201 New York, New York 20018
Memo: “COVID-19 BLUES/Deborah Silver & Dennis Lambert”
Cheers! Free beer and Father’s Day eats City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
Father’s Day noshing at City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
West Palm Beach, FL – Give pop a free brew this Father’s Day, June 20, compliments of City Cellar
and toast the guy who knows best! Executive chef and proud poppa of two Rolando Anoceto will be
serving up convivial brunch, lunch and dinner offerings fit for a king.
“Every day is Father’s Day at my house. I love cooking for my family, and my kids, Adrian and Esmé
enjoy making sushi and Cuban oxtail stew. It’s very comforting,” says chef Anoceto on what’s
become an Anoceto family tradition.
This year’s holiday brunch at City Cellar will highlight Crème Brulee French Toast ($14.5) with
crispy brioche, fresh fruit, and banana whiskey caramel; Avocado Toast ($13.50) with a perfect
poached egg, chili oil, sea salt, tomatoes, prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano cheese, and garden greens
on grilled sourdough bread; Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($16.50) loaded with pickles, gem lettuce, 3
mustard honey atop a bakery bun, accompanied with French fries; and unlimited mimosas and
endless bloody Mary’s for $15 (with purchase of an entrée).
Protein dinner lovers can tuck into the 16 oz. Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye ($46) with pommes anna,
haricots verts, and crowned with rosemary whiskey butter; 16 oz. Niman Ranch Pork Chop ($36)
mushroom risotto, haricots verts, rosemary whiskey butter; Shrimp Risotto ($28) with baby kale,
Meyer lemon, and dusted with truffle pecorino; and Chicken Under A Brick ($28) showcasing
potato purée, green cauliflower, tomatoes “soto olio,” and lemon-thyme jus.
And we know the way to Dad’s heart is through his sweet tooth!
Father’s Day Dessert Menu:
House Made Gelato or Sorbet
$3
Key Lime Tart
$8.50
Coconut-rum mousse and macadamia tuile
NY Style Cheesecake
$8.50
Whipped cream and stewed strawberries
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
$8.50
Pistachio biscotti and berries
Chocolate Bomb
$9
Café con leche, whipped cream, and cocoa nibs
Heirloom Carrot Cake
$9
Sweet chèvre buttercream and crème anglaise
All dads receive a complimentary beer on Father’s Day.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more
information, call (561) 366-0071 or visit citycellarwpb.com.
England’s Carbis Bay Hotel: The G7 Summit’s Spectacular Site
England’s Carbis Bay Hotel
By Mike May
Question: Guess who’s coming to dinner — and breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea – at the Carbis Bay Hotel?
Answer/Who: The political leaders of Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United States.
What: The G7 Summit.
When: June 11-13, 2021.
Where: The Carbis Bay Hotel (Carbis Bay, Cornwall, England).
Why: To discuss global issues such as how the world must “build back better after COVID,” in the words of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Yes, in mid-June, the G7 Summit will be held at one of Britain’s cool, classy and comfortable destinations – the Carbis Bay Hotel, a four-star resort, in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, England, which is roughly a six-hour journey west of London. The hotel is perched on 125 acres of the beautiful Cornish coastline.
Carbis Bay — a seaside town of just more than 3,000 people — is a quiet, low-key, off-the-beaten-path community that is not used to high-profile international visitors. For decades, Carbis Bay has existed as the ‘next-door neighbor,’ so to speak, of the more well-known and more popular vacation destination – that being St. Ives, which is one of Britain’s more popular holiday ‘hot-spots,’ a functioning fishing port, and an artists’ colony.
For the most part, to get to St. Ives, you have to travel through Carbis Bay. But, for world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Johnson, who will serve as the host of the G7 Summit, they will stop and actually spend most of their time in Carbis Bay, specifically at the Carbis Bay Hotel.
In addition to meeting in Carbis Bay, they will be dining, and, hopefully, do some sight-seeing in Carbis Bay, starting with enjoying the views out to sea from the hotel which are always pleasing to the eye. The seaside vistas from the Carbis Bay Hotel are worthy of a picture postcard. Those views are usually the most dramatic in the morning as you enjoy breakfast.
Johnson, Macron, Merkel, Biden, and their political peers – plus the aides and security details — will have an unobstructed view of St. Ives Bay from the cozy comforts of their meeting rooms at this boutique hotel which is perched well within Porthrepta Cove and borders Carbis Bay Beach. Truth be told, it might be tough to concentrate during these high-level meetings because the views out to sea, with the Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance, are mesmerizing.
When it comes to food at the Carbis Bay Hotel, there are three options: Restaurant 1894, The Beach Club Restaurant, and the Hungry Gannet. Unless each national entourage brings its own chef, the attendees will get to enjoy the talents and the culinary creative genius of executive chef Andy Houghton. And, if you want to enjoy coffee, tea, and tapas, The Conservatory, with its unobstructed views of the St. Ives Bay, is a great place to go at the Carbis Bay Hotel.
Restaurant 1894 specializes in breakfast, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, and dinner. At breakfast, for anybody seeking an authentic English cooked breakfast, they should try the Carbis Bay Grill. That cooked breakfast, as the British refer to it, is local pork sausage, bacon, fried egg, mushrooms, grilled tomato, and bubble & squeak. For afternoon tea, you must order the Cornish Cream Tea which includes scones, local strawberry preserves, Cornish clotted cream, and a pot of tea – FYI: there are eight varieties of teas on the menu. For Sunday lunch, you will be served a starter (i.e. an appetizer), main course, and a dessert. The most popular main course is the roast striploin of beef, which is served with Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy.
Dinner is the featured meal at Restaurant 1894. At dinner, two of the more popular starters are the king scallops with potato, peas and pancetta, as well as the smoked salmon with parmesan waffle, beetroot sorbet and horseradish. Both items will tantalize your taste buds. Two of Restaurant’s 1894’s more popular entrees are the fillet of beef Rossini with croutons, pomme puree, tempura oysters, garlic wild mushrooms, and bone marrow as well as the barbecue chicken Makhani with curry, cauliflower, spiced rice, mung bean bread, and pomegranate salsa. If you want an Asian-influenced entrée, the dim sum and oysters will satisfy any appetite. Two of Houghton’s dynamic, delectable, and delicious desserts are lemon curd and Cornish clotted cream panna cotta with meringue and lemon crush ice cream….and autumn still life, which is a chestnut parfait with meringue, coffee anglaise, autumn leaves, candied nuts, and candied chestnut.
When it comes to wine, there’s a wide selection of wines to choose from, but you would be well served if you ordered The Crossings Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand. The drinks menu also has a wide variety of gin, vodka, rum, whiskey, cognac, tequila, and bottled beers and ciders. If you want to go ‘first-class continental’ with your beverage, Moet & Chandon Champagne from France can be ordered, too. You can also request smoke bombs on top of your champagne, if you want some visual side effects.
For a third-party opinion on Restaurant 1894, you’ll be delighted to discover that Trip Advisor has given it a full five-star rating. Also, the consumer reviews on Trip Advisor of the Restaurant 1894 are filled with praise.
The award-winning C Bay Spa can easily be the reason that you stay at the Carbis Bay Hotel. With access to an outdoor heated pool, a hydropool, private hot tubs, and outdoor massages, the C Bay Spa is worthy of all the awards it has won for excellence in recent years. As the hotel’s website accurately states, the C Bay Spa is where you go seeking “relaxation, replenishment, and rejuvenation.”
After sampling the sand on Carbis Bay Beach, the views out to sea, the food at Restaurant 1894, and the delightful C Bay Spa at the Carbis Bay Hotel, you might want to consider branching out to other sight-seeing ‘hot-spots’ in Cornwall such as Tate St. Ives (art gallery), Land’s End, Lanyon Quoit, St. Michael’s Mount, Minack Open Air Theatre, Trelissick Garden, Tintagel Castle, Truro Cathedral, Eden Project, and the world-famous Jamaica Inn, the focal point of a 1936 novel (Jamaica Inn) by author Daphne du Maurier. For walking and outdoor enthusiasts, Cornwall also has miles and miles of seaside walking opportunities, specifically, the South West Coast (walking) Path that is easily accessible, on foot, from the Carbis Bay Hotel. For golfers, there are more than 30 golf courses in Cornwall, including Cornwall’s oldest course, the West Cornwall Golf Club, which is located a few miles away in the adjacent village of Lelant.
If you are interested in staying at the Carbis Bay Hotel, having a cream tea at The Conservatory, taking advantage of the C Bay Spa, enjoying the hotel’s beach-level seaside views, eating at Restaurant 1894, The Beach Club Restaurant or the Hungry Gannet, check out the hotel’s website: www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk
The Carbis Bay Hotel — and all that it has to offer — awaits your arrival, ideally after the G7 Summit. Simply put, it is the ultimate in ‘barefoot escapism.’
Exploring Acadia National Park
Breathe deep. Fresh air awaits in Acadia National Park. This 47,000-acre treasure sits perched on the Atlantic Ocean. Unique in terrain with mountains reaching down to the sea, craggy rocks continuously massaged by ocean waves and wildlife ranging from moose to bear to whales. This is Acadia National Park–a place like none other.
I recently spent a few days exploring Acadia National Park, it wasn’t enough! But here are some of my favorite experiences and I can’t wait to go back for more.
Drive Park Loop Road
Get acquainted with the park and an overview of its varying landscapes with a drive along the 27-mile Park Loop Road. The scenic drive winds around the east side of Mount Desert Island connecting Acadia’s lakes, mountains and shoreline. For our drive, we started at Hulls Cove Visitor Center heading south along Paradise Hill Road before starting the “loop” section.
Of course, every scenic overlook tempts you to stop as you meander through the island. We stopped at several, snapping photos and ultimately detouring to wander down a short trail to scramble across the rocks perched above the sea.
Watch a Sunrise (or Sunset) from the Cadillac Mountain Summit
Watching the sunrise from the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park ranks high on many visitor bucket lists. Some drive up while those with hardcore energy hike to the summit. With some of the best views of the Atlantic coast in all of New England, there’s a good reason Acadia is famous for mornings. Also, at 1,530 feet in elevation, Cadillac Mountain claims the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard making it one of the first places to see the sunrise in the United States at certain times of the year. Of course, that means you’ll find crowds at the top.
If rising from your cozy bed before daylight sounds dreadful, opt to catch the sunset. Being married to a late riser, we chose to sleep in and catch the sunset at the end of our adventure-filled day. We weren’t alone. As the temperature steadily dropped and the wind picked up, we donned our jackets and joined other sunset seekers on the west side of the mountain. The sun put on an unforgettable show as it eased its way below the horizon.
Take a Hike – Any Hike
With more than 150 hiking trails throughout Acadia National Park, you’re certain to find something that works for your hiking style. From flat trails leading to coastal vistas to mountain summits to carriage roads shared with horses and cyclists, there’s plenty to choose from. For the ultimate daredevils, some of the park’s more terrifying trails include precarious cliff walks and climbs up sheer rock faces. These often feature ladders and metal rings—via Ferrata style.
I’m not ready for that, so we stuck to a mountain trail tackling the popular North Ridge Trail on Cadillac Mountain. Doing things backward as I often do in life, we hiked down the mountain first. The mostly rocky terrain offered spectacular views in every direction. To the west, Eagle Lake shone a brilliant blue. To the north, the village of Bar Harbor and offshore islands spread out before us. I’ll confess, thanks to a bum knee, I opted not to go back up to the summit and sent my younger more fit husband up for the car! Meanwhile, I hung out in a scenic spot and soaked in all the beauty and fresh air I could handle.
Find Your Way to Wonderland
Located on what’s referred to by the locals as the quiet side of the park, the Wonderland Trail is an easy 1.3-mile walk through the forest leading to a stunning rocky beach. Here at low tide, tidal pools teeming with life take the stage. Tiny creatures move slowly through the shallow pools gathering nutrients while the waves roll out to sea. We stood mesmerized by these little creatures as the fog rolled in and out across the craggy rocks.
Stargaze on the Cadillac Mountain Summit
Clear skies prevailed during our brief time in Acadia National Park so we took advantage of it. Driving back up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain at nightfall, we indulged in a lobster mac & cheese picnic from the back of our Subaru Forester as we waited for the stars to come out. We weren’t disappointed, in the lobster mac & cheese or the stars.
Our heads tilted to the sky; my husband used his Night Sky app to identify constellations. At one point, a shooting star traveled across the expansive sky. It was the perfect ending to our day in this perfectly delightful park. Trust me, put this on your national park bucket list!