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STRONG DURABLE LIGHTWEIGHT
in South Florida is vast.
A seemingly endless
array of bars, restaurants, and places
to party. It’s part of our “work hard,
play harder” lifestyle and it’s hard to
find a place that does it better.
In this issue, we present our 1st Happy
Hour Guide. We have done our
homework so you know where the
hottest spots are and the pros behind
the scene (or behind the bar) who are
making it happen.
Before we show you how to get your
happy on, we bring you a new section of
The Atlantic Current, Newsworthy, which
highlights a few topics you’ll probably
want to know about. Next, we cruise to
The enTerTainmenT scene a few favorite spots including Rebel
House, Longboards and Sweetwater Bar
and Grill who are doing some cutting
edge stuff on the libation front.
Next, the Happy Hour Guide with a great
selection of local bars to choose from
and specials not to pass up. As part of
the guide, we stroll into Hullabaloo and
check in with mix master Brett Hart as
he shares his liquid creations. And we
wrap up our Happy Hour Guide with the
best places to hear fresh tunes while
sipping (or guzzling) your favorite
discounted drinks.
Next we venture into our music section
with The Gravel Kings, an indie folk band
out of Fort Pierce who are making a
lasting impression as they tour
throughout Florida. Eduardo Mendieta is
our featured artist and you’re going to
dig his story as he redefines West Palm
Beach’s blank canvas with his amazing
work. Fifteen year old Zion Wright is
lighting up skate parks all over Florida
and you’ll soon understand why his
name, which means “raised high,” fits
him perfectly. Finally, local fishing legend
Tom Greene dishes on where, when, and
how to catch the fish you want and why
September and October might be the
best two months of fishing this year.
All this and more of what makes up
South Florida culture and lifestyle.
Thanks for being a big part of what we
do and who we are.
–The Atlantic Current Crew
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12 Events Calendar There’s always something to do in South Florida. As distracting as it can be, we like it that way.
17 Happy Hour Guide Inside our first annual happy hour guide you will find bios on three of our favorite hangouts, all the best local happy hour specials, featured cocktails, and more. Hope you’re thirsty…
38 Gravel Kings The Gravel Kings reign supreme in this issue’s music feature.
40 Album Reviews Great new albums by Lavola, Killbillies, and Shorty The Giant.
42 Eduardo MendietaBringing his talent to a wall near you.
46 Zion Wright Witness the rise of a local skater with global aspirations.
50 Fishing Forecast Get some insight from Custom Rod & Reel’s Tom Greene.
52 Party Pix Snaps from our last release party at Saltwater Brewery.
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that exemplifies our lifestyle. The amount of local talent is immense,
from action sports enthusiasts to world class chefs, artists, musicians,
and athletes. We believe that this talent deserves recognition, and
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6Gravel Kings
@ Propaganda – Lake Worth
Kings of Leon, Young the Giant @ Cruzan
7 Dolphins vs. Patriots
@ Sun Life Stadium
The People Upstairs @ Banana Boat – Boynton
9ZZ Top and Jeff Beck
@ Cruzan
10 Fortunate Youth@ Guanabanas
11Killbillies @ Square Grouper
12 Supervillains
@ FAU
Surfer Blood, The Band In Heaven, and Suede Dudes @ Respectable Street
Rock United— Battle of the local bands to benefit Broward County United Way
@ Revolution Live
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Funky Biscuit
Mike Epps
@ Palm Beach Improv
12-14South Florida Fall Boat Show
@ South Florida Fairgrounds
13FAU Football Home Opener vs. Tulsa
Bushwood @ Arts Park – Hollywood
Uncle John’s Band (Grateful Dead Tribute) @ Funky Biscuit
Uproot Hootenanny @ Little Moirs Food Shack
– Jupiter
The People Upstairs @ Hurricane Bar and
Lounge—Delray
Rascal Flatts and Cheryl Crow @ Cruzan
14Mad Caddies, Illscarlet, Askultura, The Real Monsters @ Propaganda
18Havana Nights—to benefit AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) @ Arts Garage
Future Prezidents @ O’Shea’s
19Short Straw Pickers@ The Funky Buddha Lounge
Bushwood @ Guanabanas
Uproot Hootenanny @ Kahuna Bar – Deerfield
19-20 Margaret Cho@ Palm Beach Improv
2024 Hour Theatre Project @ Lynn University
Killbillies @ Two Georges at the Cove
– Deerfield Beach
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Stevie Winwood @ Cruzan
212nd Annual Reggae on the River @ Guanabanas
Dolphins vs. Chiefs @ Sun Life Stadium
Future Prezidents @ Cabo Flats
22Jack White @ Fillmore
– Miami Beach
24Gimme Hendrix @ Funky Biscuit
26-28Jay Mohr @ Palm Beach Improv
26The People Upstairs @ Rhum Shak
– Lake Worth
27FAU Football vs. UTSA @ FAU Stadium
Ann Storck Center 21st Annual Celebrity Chef’s Food Tasting And Auction @ Seminole Hard Rock
28Uproot Hootenanny @ JB’s On The Beach
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2Killbillies @ ER Bradley’s
Dumpstaphunk @ Funky Biscuit
Future Prezidents @ Kahuna
3Realms of Terror & The Abyss @ Enigma Haunt in
Boca Raton
The People Upstairs @ Revolutions City Place
Citizen Cope @ Revolution Live
4The People Upstairs @ The Backyard
– Boynton Beach
5One Direction @ Sun Life Stadium
Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84
9The Funky Nuggets @ Funky Biscuit
10Fright Nights @ South Florida Fairgrounds
Killbillies @ Das Biergarten
– Abacoa
114th Annual ARToberfest @ J Street in Downtown
Lake Worth
The People Upstairs @ Brogues – Lake Worth
12Future Prezidents @ Cabo Flats
Dolphins vs. Packers @ Sun Life Stadium
16Tim Reynolds TR3 @ Funky Biscuit
Foster the People @ Fillmore – Miami Beach
17Motley Crue @ Hard Rock Live
Daytime Radness
@ Island Water Sports
OctOber
18 Grovetoberfest @ Coconut Grove
FAU Football vs. Western KY @ FAU Stadium
Killbillies @ Two Georges
– Boynton Beach
Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line @ Cruzan
18-1927th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
19Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84
22Authority Zero @ Respectable Street
23Chris D’Elia @ Palm Beach Improv
23-25Ed Dwyer’s Billfish Classic – Port Canaveral
25 Moonfest 2014 @ Downtown West
Palm Beach
South Beach Seafood Festival @ Lummus Park
Killbillies
@ Square Grouper
Enrique Inglesias and Pitbull @ Hard Rock Live
The People Upstairs
@ Rhum Shak – Lake Worth
26Coral Skies Music Festival @ Cruzan
Future Prezidents @ Kahuna Bar
Uproot Hootenanny @ JB’s On The Beach
30 Killbillies
@ ER Bradley’s
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GuideGreen
Markettequesta Green Market. Starting October 17 and 3rd Saturday of the month thereafter through April. Constitution Park—9am-1pm
Jupiter riverwalk Green and artisan Market under the east span of the Indiantown Road Bridge. Every Sunday year-round—10am-2pm
palM beach Gardens Green Market. PGA Blvd and Military Trail. Every Sunday year-round—8am-1pm
west palM beach Green Market. Starting October 4, through May. Waterfront and City Com-mons along Intracoastal @ Clematis—9am-1pm
lake wOrth FaMer’s Market. Starting October 4 through April. Old Bridge Park—9am-1pm
delray Green Market. Starting October 4 through May. Old School Square—9am-2pm
delray beach central park Market. September only. Big Apple Shopping Bazaar—10am-4pm
bOca ratOn Green Market. Starting October 4 through May. South end of Royal Palm Shopping Center—8am-1pm
bOca ratOn Green Market @ Fau. Starting September 4—September-December and January-April. FAU Breezeway—10am-2pm
deerField beach Green Market. Starting October 4 through April. Cove Shopping Center—8am-2pm
Green Market pOMpanO beach. Starting October 4 through April—Atlantic Blvd. and Cypress Rd.—8am-1pm
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The “House That Schnellenberger Built” finally gets christened with a proper name, Schnellenberger Field. The
hoots from the Owl Nation were loud and clear early last year when the announcement was made that GEO Group
was going to drop 6 large ($6,000,000) for the naming rights, only to have the offer withdrawn on April Fools Day when
the FAU administration had an “oh s**t what have we done” moment. From “Owlcatraz” to Schnelley Field—has a
nice ring to it.
Somewhere down the line naming rights will be sold, but the field itself will be called “Schnellenberger Field” for
posterity. Coach, congratulations for all you have done and for this well deserved and overdue honor.
The City of Delray Beach and Sandoway House are teaming
up to “make a difference by volunteering” at the 29th Annual
Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This
year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 20 from
8a-10a at the Sandoway House Nature Center. Come
join The Atlantic Current Crew for a couple of hours and
make a difference. For registration info visit www.
mydelraybeach.com
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UbeR ROlls intO sOUth FlORidA
For all of us who want to get from point A to point B without
having to drive ourselves, Uber is a game changer. Need a
ride? Simply download the Uber app on your phone, send
a message out, and an Uber driver picks you up and takes
you where you want to go, and your credit card on file is
charged automatically. Want to be a Uber driver? After you pass their screening
process, get messaged when someone near you wants a ride, go pick your party
up and get paid automatically. Best thing is you can work when you want and
choose the rides you want to give. Have a party of 4 who needs a ride? Uber
can split the fare 4 ways. Want to impress your friends with fancy transport?
Their Uber Black or Lux service will have a high end sedan sent right to you.
Uber is rolling in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and more towns
nearby. www.uber.com
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hile no one can agree on how the term
“happy hour” got started, it’s a big deal in
South Florida. With the huge number of
bars that compete to deliver the best deals on li-
bations, we thought it would be a good idea to
scour the area and find the best of the best, the
best drinks, best tunes, and best bars. It was a
tough job, but someone (burp) had to do it.
Happy Hours and the drinks that are consumed
therein have changed over the years. With fresh,
innovative concoctions utilizing traditional and
non-traditional mixes, bars and bartenders need to
know their stuff and bring their A Game every day
to set themselves apart from the competition and
deliver up an unforgettable drinking experience.
So join us as we take an up-close look at the
trendsetters in the South Florida world of liquid,
mind-bending consumption. See you at the bar.
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poured over custom
ice cubes. If your
mouth isn’t watering
at this point, we’d also
recommend getting a
physical, because you
have no pulse.
In the three-and-a-half
years since the Sweetwater
Bar and Grill has been in
business, it has become South
Florida’s go-to destination for
the savoriest, craft cocktails
around. And, all this in the no
frills confines of Boynton Beach.
Owner Clint Reed and his general
manager Sean Iglehart take
artisan mixology seriously at this
1600-square foot locale just north
of Woolbright Road on Federal
Current caught up with the sage
businessman. “You can have all
the fancy bottles stocked on up
on your shelves you want, but if
you don’t know how they relate
to each other, they are as useful
as expensive duck quacks.”
Surprisingly Sweetwater Bar and
Grill is Reed’s first foray in the
bar business. Before opening up
this nectar-of- the –gods’ locale,
Reed spent 19 years in the finance
field. “Part of my job was
entertaining clients across the
country, and as I was taking them
out to have a good time in places
like Chicago and Los Angeles I
became aware of the growing
If you go lookIng
for a bucket of Coronas
or lemon drop shots at Boynton
Beach’s upstart watering hole
Sweetwater Bar and Grill, one look
at it’s robust menu will reveal you
may have ended up at the wrong
place. Don’t despair, there are
plenty of sports bars down the
street (if that’s your sort of thing,)
but we’d encourage you to stick
around and let your taste buds
explore the infinite, majestic
possibilities of the craft cocktail.
Don’t know what a craft cocktail
is? Besides getting out from
underneath that rock, we suggest
you put the well vodka screw-
driver down too. Now open
your mind to the possibilities
of an impossible-to-find gin,
infused with fresh fruit and a
touch of sage, mixed
with homemade syrups
and rare bitters, all
Sweetwater Bar and Grill brings the artistry
of the Craft Cocktail to South Florida
“You can have all the fancy bottles stocked on up on your shelves you want, but if you don’t know how
they relate to each other, they are as useful as expensive duck quacks.”
Highway. “Most people wouldn’t
have the wherewithal to house
100K worth of booze in an
establishment this size,”
explained Reed when The Atlantic
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This is as rare as finding a
stellar, perfectly mixed Old
Fashion with Angostura bitters
and rye whiskey at your local
Ale House.
ofofof
explains Reed. “We knew, if done
right, we could pull from the Delray
Beach area, since Woolbright is
only one exit north on I-95 after
all.” He admits, however, that
he had gotten lucky and has
benefited positively from
favorable reviews in local media.
“Our concept doesn’t work with
high volumes,” explained Reed.
“When we opened, we didn’t
want everyone and their
brothers coming in for a drink,
our drinks take three times the
ordinary time to make than your
regular gin and tonic drinks. “
Nowadays Reed says there are
many bars jumping on the craft
cocktail bandwagon, but not
many have the dedication that
his place has. “I’m almost
positive we have the most
diverse collection of whisky and
gins in the state,” affirms Reed. It
really is something you have to
see for yourself.
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phenomena that was the craft
cocktail.” Reed admits that he had
no idea what he was doing when
he first opened up Sweetwater Bar
and Grill a few years back, but he
saw a golden opportunity in the
hand-crafted mixed drink business.
At the time, South Florida was
completely devoid of craft
cocktail dives and Reed simply
seized the opportunity.
Today, Sweetwater Bar and Grill is
much more than a craft cocktail
dive, its kitchen slings out on point
delights as well. “We are relatively
small, but very eclectic,” Reed
points out. “We have no boundar-
ies; we do everything from Asian to
BBQ to Italian and serve exotic
meats such as Bison and Ostrich.”
Reed keeps the menu small, to
about 18 items at a time, with the
selection in constant flux. His three
house specialties rotate constantly–
he suggests we try their current
scrumptious creation, the
homemade Venison Ravioli.
Reed’s unique formula for success
has relied devoutly on word of
mouth. His venue opened up with
little fanfare and advertising is not
an expense that registers much
weight on Sweetwater’s bottom
line. “We opened up with the
‘if you build it, they
will come philosophy,’”
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Longboards in downtown West
Palm Beach has succeeded in
a goal that most restaurants
have: satisfying every palette.
It’s the spot for happy hour
hunters, family dinners and
celebrations, a perfect place
for a post-surf chill out and an
afterhours live music joint. The
only friend of yours that might
not fit in at Longboards is your
imaginary friend and that
mostly has to do with the
fact that he doesn’t exist.
Opening their doors in July of
2011, Longboards quickly
emerged as a Clematis favorite.
Florida, but it evokes a chilled
out, throwback vibe and it’s all
on purpose. Owner Rodney Mayo
says he was inspired to open the
concept by simply “hanging out
with some of my longboard
surfing buddies.” And woah if
that vision hasn’t come to life
with a surfboard shaped bar and
surfing videos of gnarly waves
constantly playing on the
massive projection screen. “It’s a
throwback to the 60’s surf
culture” says Mayo. “It’s a way of
There is someThing
to be said about a
chameleon restaurant. The
type of establishment that
doesn’t simply appeal to one
target audience but instead
makes various groups of people
feel right at home. The ability
to make a space belong to
everyone, no matter how many
people feel comfortable there, it’s
a true gift. The big box restaurants
of the world don’t stand a chance
against a chameleon restaurant.
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Longboards brings surf culture
to Clematis StreetBy Dana Krangel
the cocktail menu is where the booze really stars, with signature, hand-crafted drinks and the much buzzed about
Scorpion Bowl.
The surfer vibe and solid seafood
selection make Longboards not
just quintessentially South
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life, an attitude. And I wanted to
create food and an atmosphere
to celebrate that culture.”
But let’s get down to what
makes a bar a great bar, the
spice of life that Longboards
does oh so well. First thing’s
first, happy hour is banging
out of control. Every day of
the week from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.,
of age patrons can lap up half
off every libation behind the bar
and soak it all up with $6 bar
bites, including arguably Clematis
Street’s best calamari. Oh sorry,
did we not mention the $1
oysters? But back to the booze.
Longboards boasts a solid beer
bottle collection and a small
selection of rotating taps. But
the cocktail menu is where
the booze really stars, with
signature, hand-crafted drinks
and the much buzzed about
Scorpion Bowl.
Oh, you can’t drink tonight
because your family is in town?
Let’s be real, you live in South
Florida. When is a member of
your family not visiting? Bring the
whole gang to Longboards, picky
eaters and seafood cravers alike.
The menu is coastal enough to
satisfy your aunt that wants her
taste buds to also take a
vacation, but can even please
The surfer vibe and solid seafood
selection make Longboards
not just quintessentially
South Florida, but it evokes a chilled
out, throwback vibe and it’s all on
purpose.
your little brat cousin who thinks
he has a gluten allergy. Better
yet, they will feel like they got
their South Florida’s worth with
the nautical vibes and legit
outdoor seating.
The ocean inducing interior
wasn’t an accident, it serves
as an inspiration. Walk into
Longboards and feel the daily
weight on your shoulders
momentarily lifted. It’s impossible
not to relax in this space and the
staff wouldn’t have it any other
way. Friendly to tourist and locals
alike, it’s really the stellar staff
that keep people coming back
for repeat visits. The environment,
the people, the food and the
drinks. Is there anything else
that matters?
An incredible amount of
restaurants open their doors
and then shut them for good
remarkably quickly on Clematis
Street. The ones that stand up
tall from the beginning snag the
necessary following and you will
be hard pressed to find a West
Palmer who doesn’t list
Longboards as a favorite. Now
past the three year mark, Mayo’s
vision was “a casual environment
with great fresh seafood to
match” and it’s safe to say that
mission has been accomplished.
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drink menu. Together, under
their holding company, E&M
Munchies, the two have ignited
the kind of culinary revolution
in the Deerfield Beach/Boca
Raton area that would make
Che Guevara proud.
The pair began fascinating local
taste buds with their mouthwater-
ing creations at Charm City
Burgers six years ago, following
that up with their juicy South of the
Border eats at El Jefe Luchador.
Decadent burgers and authentic
Mexican street food may be
considered fast food options, but
With scrumptious offerings like
Rebel Fried Rice and pan seared
LaBelle Farms Foie Gras, this small
plate-derived establishment may
just be Saperstein and David’s
magnum opus.
Describing Rebel House as
simply an American tapas-style
place would really just be
scratching the surface though,
when considering all the tasty
options for rounding out one’s
palette. “We didn’t want to be
Our concept was based on open-
mindedness and free-thinking, not tied to a specific concept that you
can spell out.
each was done with foodies’
hearts in mind. Rebel House is the
culmination of the two’s attempt
to up the ante on casual fare.
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Who kneW rebellion
could taste this good?
Since opening up in the summer
of 2012, Boca Raton’s Rebel
House has been wowing patrons
with its unconventional take on
the dining experience. Owners
Michael Saperstein and Evan
David call their offbeat, eclectic
fancy-comfort- food- meets- up-
scale- cuisine “renegade style
dining.” Their eccentric flair
extends beyond the kitchen too,
into Rebel House’s whimsical
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incites a culinary revolution
in Boca Raton
Against Grainby Alex rendon
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food menu, Rebel House’s drink
menu changes every four to six
weeks. A few standouts remain
constant however, like the “Kiss
My Ego”– a nutty take on an Old
Fashioned, with fig, walnut and
coco-infused bourbon and
chocolate bitters. Then there is
Rebel House’s wildly unique take
on the Rum Daquiri. Called a
“Banana Hammock,” this masterful
concoction comes with banana- in-
fused Asian rum, dark roast coffee
simple syrup and lime juice.
Rebel House’s offbeat ethos
effuses from its menu onto its
modish and quirky décor too. An
open floor plan, exposed ceilings,
thought-provoking take on gonzo
art by Adam Sheetz, and even a
tattered mannequin greeting
patrons upon entry, it’s not the
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pigeonholed as a ‘tapas’ place,”
explained enterprising restaura-
teur Evan David when The
Atlantic Current caught up with
him recently. “We wanted to offer
a diverse selection of flavors, and
give people the chance to share
and not have to commit to one
dish.” Rebel House calls their
small plates section “munchies;”
but there’s so much more—
there’s a fresh veggies section,
a raw/cured/fromage selection
and many more main dish/large
plate options as well.
It’s a forward-thinking menu that
focuses on giving diners tons of
options and choices. “Our
concept was based on open-
mindedness and free-thinking,
not tied to a specific concept that
you can spell out,” he explained.
It’s all in the rebel name for David.
“We intended to go against the
grain from the beginning, not in
terms of condoning political
anarchy per se, but more about
us marching to the beat of our
own drummer.” David and
company’s aim was to bring their
own influence, food and culture
to Southern Palm Beach County.
We’d say they have succeeded,
hands down, with Rebel House.
For those seeking comfort food,
nothing could satisfy more than
Rebel House’s staple “OG Recipe
Fried Chicken.” Deep fried the
kind of way that would make
Paula Deen jealous, this
delectable dish comes with mac
and cheese and collard greens on
the side. And for those with more
discerning high brow tastes, there
are items like the 24 Hour Lamb
Osso Bucco, served with
Balsamic-black garlic juice and
goat cheese fondue.
What good would all this culinary
revolution be without some
libations to wash it all down?
With 40 craft beers to choose
from and an extensive craft
cocktail list, Rebel House takes its
adult beverages as seriously as it
does the food it slings out. “Our
mixology program is an extension
of our kitchen,” said David who
told us Rebel House dedicates as
much love towards their bar and
drinks as they do their kitchen
and food. Just like the seasonal
rainrainraintype of place you’d expect to see
in the early bird –loving, stuffy
steak house-purveying environs of
Boca Raton. But, that was the
point according to David. “I felt
Boca Raton was catering
exclusively to the 50-to-80-year-
old demographic,” said David. He
saw a huge void to be filled when
devising the Rebel House idea in
2012. “There are lots of young
people in Boca Raton that savor
good food, and I knew older
generations love to be around the
youth too,” explained David. With
the success of places like Charm
City and El Jefe, David and
Saperstein knew, if done with just
the right attention to detail and
with an edgy and progressive flair,
the odds would be on their side.
They couldn’t have been more
spot on. “At the end of the day,
you really have to identify with
who you are,” summarized David
and Saperstein about their
rebellious culinary creation,
the Rebel House.
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West Palm Beach
Copper BluesEvery Day from 3-7pm
Discounted Drink and Food Menu
550A S Rosemary Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL
(561)404-4101
E.R. Bradley’s Every Day 4:30-6:30pm
$5 Bar Bites, $6 Boat Drinks, $3
Coors Light, $5 House Wine
104 N Clematis St,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 833-3520
HullabalooEvery Day from 4-7pm
50% off all drinks
Thursday
Reverse Happy Hour from 10pm-1am.
50% off Tito’s drinks
517 N Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)833-1033
Longboard’s Every Day from 4-6pm
50% off drinks; $6 Select
Appetizers; $1 Oysters
519 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach,
FL 33401
(561)833-4660
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GuanabanasEvery day from 3-6pm
Half off well liquor, house wine,
& appetizers.
$3 Bottled Beer
$6 Signature Cocktails
Wednesday
All Bottled Beer $2 with live
music from 9-11pm
Saturday
Live Music During Happy Hour
960 N Hwy A1A
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 747-8878
Square GrouperSunday-Thursday 9pm-close
$2 Beers and $5.50 House Cocktails
1111 Love St.
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 575-0252
Tequesta Brewing CompanyTuesday-Friday from
3-6pm and Sunday
from noon-8pm
$1 off all beers
287 U.S. 1
Tequesta, FL 33469
(561)745-5000
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World of BeerMonday-Friday from 3-7pm
$1 off drafts
101 N Clematis St. #100
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)833-3375
Boynton Beach/
Lantana
Old Key Lime HouseMonday-Friday: 4-7pm
½ off All Drinks (excluding draft
beer and premium wine)
300 E Ocean Ave.
Lantana, FL 33462
(561)582-1889
The BackyardMonday-Friday from 11am-7pm
½ off domestics and imports, BOGO
house wine, and ½ off well liquor
511 NE 4th St.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561)740-0399
Sweetwater Bar & GrillEvery Day 5-7pm
$5 Cocktails, $5Wine and
$2 Off Everything
1507 S Federal Hwy.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561)509-9277
DeLray Beach
3rd and 3rdEvery Day 4:30-6:30
2 for 1 on everything
(excluding top shelf scotch)
301 NE 3rd Ave. Delray
Beach, FL 33444
(561) 303-1939
Beer Trade Co.Tuesday-Friday: 5-7pm
and Saturday: 3-7pm
$2 off all beer and wine (bottles)
½ off Select Food Items every night
Tuesday-Sunday
145 NE 4th Ave, Delray
Beach, FL 33483
(561) 808-7304
Hurricane Bar & LoungeMonday-Saturday from 1-7pm
BOGO Well, Call, House Wine, and
Basic Domestics
640 E Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 278-0282
Pepe’s HideawayMonday-Saturday from 4-8pm
Spin Happy Hour wheel to
determine your special
1045 E Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561)276-3570
Boca raton
13 American Table Every Day: 5-7pm
½ off all beer, wine, and liquor
451 E Palmetto Park Rd,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 409-2061
BiergartenMonday-Friday: 4-7pm and
10pm-2am; Sunday: All Day
$4 All Draft Pints; $5 Well;
$6 House Wine
309 Via De Palmas #90
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561)395-7462
Dubliner Every day from 4-7pm
½ priced drinks and $5 Appetizers
435 Plaza Real,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 620-2540
Funky BiscuitEvery Day from 5-8pm
½ off Domestic Beer, House Wine,
and Well Liquor and $5 Food Menu;
Free live entertainment 5-8pm on
Friday & Saturday
303 SE Mizner Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432(561)395-2929
Gluttonous GoatEvery Day: 4-7pm
$4 Call, $6 Premium, $4 House Wine,
and $3 PBR
99 SE Mizner Blvd Boca Raton, FL561-923-9457
Kapow Noodle BarEvery day from 11am-7pm
½ Price drinks and $5,$6, and $7
Small Bites Menu
431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432(561) 347-7322
DimebagT
Saltwater BreweryMonday – Thursday: Noon-
6pm; Friday: Noon-3pm
$3 Pours
1701 W Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561)865-5373
SandbarMonday – Friday from 4-7pm
½ off all draft beer, house wines,
premium well, and finger foods
40 S Ocean Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Tap Global Beer CollectionMonday-Friday: Open-7pm
½ off Select Drafts and Wine
14813 Lyons Rd #100
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 270-3839
Along with their insane liquor
selection, Sweetwater Bar &
Grill always has a great
selection of craft beer on tap.
ake Pinterest inspired recipes,
a few words of advice from
friends, and some stimulation
from Instagram filters. Mix it all
together and what do you get?
An attempt at a “new” cocktail.
However, there exists far and
few that can create a cocktail
unique that has never been
completed before, despite
various ingredients readily
available at our greedy finger-
tips. Take, for instance, Brett
Hart. Hart is the head mixologist
at West Palm’s Hullabaloo and
has worked at the gastropub for
a little more than a year. The
“Mad Scientist,” according to his
business card, takes full
advantage of the creative
freedom and room to experi-
ment that Hullabaloo grants.
When asked what his favorite
ingredients to include in drinks
are, it’s blatantly apparent that
Hart knows how to use his
resources. “I like using shrubs,
gastriques & syrups that I make
in the kitchen at Hullabaloo
using different combinations of
fresh ingredients [fruits, herbs,
spices, and sometimes vegeta-
bles],” the mixologist explained.
“They can add layers of density
and a complexity of flavors that
you don’t get from factory
flavored spirits.”
Despite the intricate detail
placed into his carefully
formulated cocktails, Hart’s
preference for alcoholic
beverages is quite simplistic. “I
don’t drink much hard liquor,” he
admitted. “I usually stick to wine
or beer, but I like the Balvenie 17
yr. whisky over a big ice cube.”
Hullabaloo is one of the many
great establishments under the
Sub-Culture Group, a restaurant
company that also owns the
free-spirited Dada and traditional
Irish Dubliner, amongst many
others. The gastronomical pub
has a meal price range of $10-30,
which is refreshing from the
unusually highly priced meals
typically found in West Palm.
One of its most popular cocktails,
the Dimebag Darrell, contains a
slew of ingredients unique to the
standard cocktail. It is comprised
of Tap 357 (blended Canadian rye
whiskey that’s aged in maple
syrup barrels), Cocchi Americano
vermouth, habanero bitters, a
Serrano pepper, house made
sour and orange blossom honey
gastrique that Hart makes himself.
Again, the man knows how to use
his resources. The drink is named
after the guitarist Dimebag Darrell
of the metal band Pantera. Hart
claims, “‘Cowboys From Hell’ was
the inspiration for a riff on a
whiskey sour with some spice &
heat on it.” In a nutshell, it’s an
“intoxicating” tribute to the band.
The same theme spans their other
signature cocktails, all being
named after deceased rock stars.
So is the Dimebag Darrell here to
stay or is it as seasonal as
Starbucks’s Pumpkin Spice Latte?
“I like to change up the cocktail
menu seasonally, but some of the
popular ones like Dimebag Darrell
become more permanent fixtures,”
Hart said. Thanks to the eclectic
ingredients blended in with Hart’s
suave style, it looks like this drink
isn’t going anywhere anytime
soon. Well, except down the
esophagus and into the livers of
thirsty Hullabaloo attendees. As
Hart said, “Always drink the good
stuff, you deserve it.”
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Lion & Eagle English PubMonday - Friday Noon-7pm
2 for 1 Wine & Well and Discounted
Craft Beers
2401 N Federal Hwy. Boca
Raton, FL 33431
(561)447-7707
Rebel HouseEvery Day from 5-7pm
$3 Draft Pilsner, $3 Bottled Beer
of the Day. $4 House Red & White
Wine, $4 Well, and $6 Premium
297 E Palmetto Park Rd,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 353-5888
The Duck TavernEvery Day 3-7pm
Buy one get one on all draft,
bottles, well & premium drinks
5901 N Federal Hwy,
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 998-8288
The Wishing WellMonday-Friday: 3-7pm
2 for 1 Drinks
$5 Appetizer Menu
111 SE Mizner Blvd,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 750-5208
DeerfielD Beach
2 Georges at the CoveMonday-Friday: 4-7pm
Daily Drink Specials
Famous Cove Friday Happy Hour
from 4-7pm
Planters Punch 14oz for $3 and 32oz
for $8 with additional floater for $1
1754 SE 3rd Court,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 421-9272
American Rock BarEvery Day 4-8pm
3 for 1 well, domestic drafts, &
house wine
4pm-midnight: 2 for 1 on everything
1600 E Hillsboro Blvd,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 428-4539
Oceans 234Monday-Saturday from 3-7pm
½ off call and well liquors, ½ off
house wines, and $1 off domestic
bottled beer
234 N Ocean Blvd,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 428-2539
Rattlesnake JakesMonday-Friday 3-6pm
$2 Domestic Pints, $2.75
Domestic Bottles, and
$4 Import Pints/Bottles
2060 NE 2nd St,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 421-4481
Rebel House keeps a constant
selection of unique cocktails
on hand, including the Puff
This Coco which has Coco
Puff Infused Bulleit Bourbon,
Coco Puff Infused Almond
Milk, and Lime Syrup.
Photo: Ben Hicks
American Table
became a mainstay in
Boca Raton in the
summer of 2013. Owner Alberto
Aletto knows how to bring
patrons in with their New
American cuisine, but the variety
of craft cocktails, craft beer, and
excellent wines will encourage
you and your friends to stay. Plus,
the team at 13 serves up a
generous helping of exceptional
service, making your drinking and
eating experience even better.
Tucked away just west of the
Palmetto bridge, 13 American
Table has something for every-
one, whether you’re stopping by
for their daily happy hour or
meeting your friends or family for
a great meal. The cozy environ-
ment puts out a comfortable
vibe, and everything from the
wood accents down to the
wooden coasters makes you feel
right at home. In addition, you will
often find the owner directing
you to your table, something you
won’t see every day in Boca
Raton. “I wanted to bring the
neighborhood something
different,” explains Aletto. When
asked about the number thirteen,
Aletto claims the concept came
from the thirteen stripes on the
American flag. Salute!
Bartender Bob Higginbotham
whipped up some excellent and
very interesting cocktails during
our recent visit. The Kicker stood
out amongst the pack, a perfect
South Florida cocktail, but having
the necessary “kick” to get the
party started. Bob started out the
cocktail by muddling a fresh
jalapeño and orange segment. The
remaining ingredients include 4
Orange Vodka, ginger liqueur,
fresh lime juice, and agave, all
served on the rocks. The fresh
taste of the 4 Orange Vodka and
lime juice made this concoction
go down easy, but the muddled
jalapeno along with the ginger
liqueur made us pace ourselves.
Remember, happy hour is every
day from 5-7pm and 13 Ameri-
can Table is the perfect place to
stop by on the way home from
the beach. Just make sure you
brush the sand off your feet first.
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inding a place to enjoy half-priced libations after work is an easy undertaking within
South Florida’s non- stop party-time confines. But what if you want to throw live
music into that mix? Surprisingly, the choices narrow substantially. Locales that offer
live music during happy hour times are slim pickens in our parts. To us, it does not seem
like such an unusual request, considering we can order Lychee Martinis at almost any dive
in town. Why can’t we have live music supplied with our happy hour? Who doesn’t want
to enjoy a killer band while sipping away on a smooth deeply discounted well drink and
ease away the workday stressors? Nothing seems more logical in our book. We did a little
research for you dear drinker-and- live- music aficionados, and discovered that, in fact
there are a handful of places in Broward and Palm Beach County where live music bom-
bast and happy hour merriment coexist. Below are three top shelf choices we discovered.
Copper Blues roCk puB
Opening its doors in May,
Copper Blues Rock Pub
and Kitchen is Downtown
West Palm Beach’s
newest live music hotspot.
Upon entry, the inviting
beer garden and Copper
tap lines that descend
from the exposed ceiling
and land up against the
brick-laden walls, straight
into the draughts, hint that
this place is much more
than just the next lively
music dive. Occupying
the spot next to the Palm
Beach Improv in Cityplace,
this spacious, vibrant
wateringhole aims to
please many fancies.
It’s a craft beer haven–
with over 60 delectable
brews on tap, and a
gastro pub too–offering
up scrumptious appetizers
such as mahi tostadas and
beer braised chicken
drumsticks. Happy hour
comes seven days a week
at this suds, grub and
musical utopia, from 3
p.m. to 7 p.m., with $1
beer shots available for
sampling along with
special food and drink
pricing. Look out for
happy hour bands,
which perform on
most Friday and Sunday
afternoons. Check their
facebook page before
cruising by for the most
up to date times.
550A South Rosemary AveWest Palm Beach561-404-4101www.facebook.com/copperblueswpb
F The Funky BisCuiTNestled in Boca Raton you
will find our final entry in our
live-music- during- happy-
hour quest, the Funky Biscuit;
this musician owned-and
-operated venue takes its
live music offerings very
seriously. One can catch
touring acts regularly on
Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
with a Saturday slot coming
soon. Their happy hour is a
seven day affair starting at 5
p.m. and ending at 8 p.m.
with specials including half
off domestic beer, well liquor,
house wine, and a $5 food
menu. Located in Royal Palm
Place shopping center, a
stones throw from Mizner
Park, it’s probably the last
place you would expect to
find a live music sanctuary
like this, but perhaps, that’s
part of the lure.
303 SE Mizner BlvdBoca Raton561-395-2929www.funkybiscuit.com
happens every day at
Guanabanas, from 3 p.m.
to 6 p.m, and that includes
weekends too. Fifty percent
off drinks to be had by all the
flip-flopped masses, enjoyed
under wooden deck chairs
and tiki huts. Guanabanas
also has their “Big Wednes-
day” every week with $2
bottled beers and live music
from 9pm-close. On
Saturdays you can catch
happy hour tunes starting at
4p.m.
960 North Hwy A1AJupiter561-747-8878www.guanabanas.com
GuanaBanasThis fetching tropical
getaway in the northern-
most part of Palm Beach
County offers true post
work escapism. Opened
by a pair of Jupiter surfers,
Guanabanas is set in lush,
open-air, waterfront settings.
With its laid-back modus
operandi, sweeping Jupiter
River views and signature
cocktails like the My Wave
Mojito, visiting this
establishment during happy
hour is akin to taking a little
stay-cation everyday after
your job. Happy hour
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By Dana KrangelMusic
There aren’T a loT of Things ThaT
permeate cultures. Variables that for a brief
moment, equalize all groups while bringing
together friends and strangers. I know what
you are thinking and no, we aren’t talking
sandwiches. We are talking about music, the
great equalizer. Music permeates cultures. It
brings people together. It changes overtime. It
is not between two pieces of bread, but it does
stay in your gut. And it’s exactly what brought
the Gravel Kings together.
GrAVel KInGsreIGnsupreMe
south Florida’s kingdoM oF Folk is being rocked
Formed out of Fort pierce, Fl, the Gravel Kings
are going places, literally and metaphorically.
This four-piece indie folk act has hit a sweet
spot in the increasingly Americana-influenced
south Florida music scene. And while they
have been strumming out sweet original jams
for two years, these scruffy, flannelled fellows
haven’t always been bluegrass musicians.
Banjo player Joey Johnson and Zack Jones on vo-
cals and guitar have been writing music together
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since middle school and have “gone through
a lot of bands together,” says Jones. But those
early incarnations didn’t involve banjos and
dobros. Jones and Johnson were in a hardcore
band, satisfying their need to create while fold-
ing into a scene that was readily established.
It was the sheer existence of music that brought
them together. The great non-sandwich connec-
tion method had worked its magic once again.
When the two reconnected more recently at
Johnson’s wedding, they naturally started talking
music. But it was time for a change. This time
around, they opted for an indie/folk/pop sound
that would take their songwriting to new heights.
Jones says that he and Johnson “have always
had a love for good, catchy music,” and so
that’s exactly what they set out to create with
Gravel Kings. They found themselves a drum-
mer and a bass player, and boom; you’ve got
yourself a band. And a pretty good one at that.
Soon came a Kickstarter campaign, a self-titled
EP, a touring schedule, a record deal and a pretty
sweet reputation for putting on a killer show. Af-
ter a successful run of gigs and jams, these Flor-
ida-grown boys are ready for what’s next. Signed
to West Palm Beach label Decades Records and
ready to release a full-length album, Gravel Kings
have the tunes it takes to keep people listening
and the right team at their side to support them
along the way.
As for the massive jump to a folky sound, it’s no
secret that the Gravel Kings aren’t alone in tak-
ing on a more string-based approach to music.
When asked why he thinks that down home
sound is seeing a resurgence, Jones says “I think
that the market is too saturated with electronic
music. Even most of your indie bands have a lot
of electronic noise, sound sampling and pedal
boards. There are so many effects. I think maybe
that’s why there are a lot of people picking up
the acoustic guitar and the banjo and the man-
dolin right now. Maybe it’s time to take a step
back. Music came from somewhere and it cer-
tainly wasn’t a computer.”
With the first EP lacking sound effects and still
getting a solid amount of spins, Gravel Kings
quickly decided to do something that most bands
wait for, or maybe only dream of. They wanted to
tour. They made a point to travel around Florida
and sharing their music, and maybe a little some-
thing extra. When asked why they like the road,
Jones says “Everyone in the band are like best
friends and we really try our best to budget our
tour more like a vacation. We like to try a new
restaurant and venture out in the city throughout
the day. I think that’s our main moti-
vation-- we love to travel. Being able
to play a show that night is the icing
on the cake.”
Over the past year, Gravel Kings
have been working on writing
and recording their upcoming full
length album Arrows and Maps,
slated for a late September re-
lease. A year is a long time and
they are open about how the pro-
cess took longer than expected as
they hit a few bumps in the road.
A health scare on Jones’ part and
the death of a close friend slowed
excited.” Johnson chimed in about how Decades
Records has provided them with a sense of
comfort saying “We feel at home.”
Gravel Kings plan on using Arrows and Maps as
a jumping off point for the next phase of their
evolving career. After the album comes out is
when the real fun begins. They want to release
a music video and continue on their vacation-
inspired touring dates, with a potential north-
east tour in the works.
“EvEryonE in thE band is bEst friEnds and wE rEally try our bEst to budgEt our tour morE likE a vacation. wE likE to try a nEw rEstaurant and vEnturE out in thE city throughout thE day. …bEing ablE to play a show
that night is thE icing on thE cakE.”
Through ups and downs and discovery of
sounds, Gravel Kings have emerged as a folk
force. They have South Florida’s ear and are
looking towards the future. An incredible transi-
tion from hardcore beginnings, Gravel King’s folk
sound still has a punk attitude and an electric
live performance. They are known as that folk
band that can hang with the rockers, and that’s
no surprise considering their past musical lives.
A lot has happened to get to this point, and Jones
knows just how special this new chapter is. “It
didn’t happen right away,” says Jones. “We pro-
gressively noticed people are really into this music.
It’s not just one of those bands that we did in the
past.” And for that, we are thankful.
down the progression and made everyone stop
and think. In the end, that means more emotion
was put into Arrows and Maps, and especially
more heart.
Signing on with Decades Records to release
Arrows and Maps meant something to the
band. “For us, it’s huge,” says Jones. “It was a big
accomplishment because when we knew we
were working with a label that was going to try
their hardest to put [the record] out, we immedi-
ately pushed ourselves. We really have to work
hard to make this record something because
now, it’s not just to make us proud, but to make
the people we are working with proud and ev-
eryone that enjoys listening to our music really
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Shorty the Giant
Self TiTled eP
Cities like Memphis and detroit are famous
for their blues. So who had any idea such tasty
rock could be born in Coral Springs? Shorty The
Giant is a bluesy trio with an injection of soul
courtesy of lead singer Will Corman’s old-school
vocals. Their sound is a welcome addition to
a scene often saturated in banjos or acoustic
guitar and it’s that distinct difference that has
given them a stage in South florida. Shorty The
West Palm Beach based lavola is a force to be
reckoned with. The abrasive band with a self
described “orchestral chaos” sound makes
hard music for the masses. Through a number
of lineup changes, lavola has still remained
one of the most relevant bands in Palm Beach
County. Their first release since the 2011 eP
leaving Paris, This Book is My Cowardice is full
of raunchy riffs, violin cameos and welcome
screams. led by Julian Cires, lavola has
The KillBillies are a South florida bar staple.
Their fast-paced, knee slapping, gritty take
on folk music makes these guys a popular
bunch. it’s no secret that over the past year,
the KillBillies have drastically improved. They
were always a solid Americana trio, but this
band has grown from just a bar act to one
of the most respected string-based bands
in the area. Their live show slays it; foot
drums make for a crazy performance. But
Giant’s new eP is a collection of fresh sounds
and guitar solos; a true resurgence of a
sound forgotten all too much. The riffs
on ‘Broken Shoes’ will give you chills, but
that’s only if you can get past the repeat-
worthy opening track ‘Need You’. in only
five songs, Shorty The Giant cement their
crisp sound and flare for electric guitar
as a South florida necessity.
perfected their brand of rock and the rest of
florida and beyond is paying attention. The
vocals will catch your attention, but the lyrics
will make you stay for a while. On standout
track ‘Pearl & Rust’, Cires wails “i saw you die
again in my sleep / it was the same mistake, as
it seems / Construct the boundaries in my head
/ i saw you die again, like the rest.” The imagery
is standard lavola and this song, like the rest of
the record, will stick with you.
on their new full length release, the KillBillies
showcase their songwriting.
We’re partial to lead singer Ben Child’s gleeful
vocals on ‘Paper Aeroplane’ but banjo-heavy
track ‘fairweather friends’ is storytelling and
thought provoking with lyrics like “She cries in
capslock as her tears fall on the keys / Can’t
stand the sight of him after 10 years / Well
misery loves company and company loves
alcohol / So they go to the bar for some beers.”
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When looking at graphic designer and artist Eduardo Mendieta’s work, you may be struck with awe. As cliché as that could sound for an artist, it resonates true in this particular situation. Characteristics drawn on his human subjects are extremely detailed, with emotion gleaming in their eyes and expressions that convey multiple moods at once. His art is so lifelike, you expect the subjects to walk right out of the canvas. His shading is so in depth, it appears as if you’re wearing 3D glasses. But alas, you’re not wearing any glasses and no one is walking out of the painting. It’s just Mendieta’s talent.
“I Like to say
my sloppiness
is my style.”
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Mendieta describes his art
as having a “raw sketchy,
quality to it. I like to say my
sloppiness is my style,” he
said. And like his art,
Mendieta himself has an
unconventional, non-
traditional style. “I always
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to West Palm Beach
Clemente Orozco, Diego
Rivera and David Alfaro
Siqueiros, just to name a
few. Besides all sharing a
common culture in the
Hispanic world, paintings
from these artists as well as
Mendieta himself all have
drew as a kid but in my
early teens, I got into
graffiti,” he confessed.
“That’s what got me
painting.” It makes sense
that Mendieta’s favorite
artists consist of famous
Mexican painters José
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lifelike qualities that include
furrowed brows, inquiring
eyes, and the slight, turned
down corner of mouths.
“They created art for the
people,” elaborated
Mendieta. “[They were]
original street artists.”
Besides being influenced
by his role models in the
art world, Mendieta has a
few other muses as well.
Inspired by his environ-
created from three differ-
ent angles and “was
simple and raw and
helped start my career
in street art.”
Yet, Mendieta had an even
earlier start in the artist
world. Before decorating
West Palm with his artwork,
Mendieta’s career began
after he graduated high
school when he first started
painting on canvas. He
be a great gig for the now
40 year old. In fact, it’s so
great that Mendieta seems
to have his plate full: as if
doing his own art and being
a graphic designer wasn’t
enough, Mendieta is an
artist and project manager
for four different mural
projects. These include
murals at the Northwood
Village, Roosevelt
Elementary School,
Downtown West Palm
Beach stairwell and the Off
The Wall, Street Art event.
Mendieta proves he can
handle a wide diversity of
range with these projects,
from West Palm’s
Northwood Village and
downtown stairwell to
painting for children at
Roosevelt Elementary. Not
to mention, the Off The Wall,
Street Art event requires
Mendieta to paint live. No
pressure, right? Well, maybe
just for funds for one of his
other projects. “As far as the
Northwood Village Mural
Project, the CRA has helped
to start this project, but
we’re going to need more
funding to keep this mural
project going and cover the
neighborhood with beautiful
murals,” he explained.
“Once we start painting in
August, we will be looking
for local businesses to
to check out more
of his artwork, visit
Medienta’s website at
www.eduardomendieta.
com or his Facebook at
www.facebook.com/
eduardo.mendieta.940.
You can also follow him
on instagram @em_c.
ment, the people he
meets, the places and
things he sees every day, it
appears as if Mendieta has
another inspiration: his
daughter. This isn’t just
drawn from a blank con-
clusion – his favorite piece
was the first mural he
painted on the side of Re-
spectables in downtown
West Palm Beach. A gray-
scale portrait of his young-
est daughter when she
was 4 years old, it was
admits that he always had
an interest in graffiti, but
never thought it could be
transformed into a career.
Nevertheless, it appears to
sponsor murals by allowing
us to paint their exterior
walls and help with funding.
We will also be organizing
fundraisers and other
activities to get the
public involved.”
When asked why he
thinks South Florida is an
art haven, the Union City,
New Jersey native replied,
“South Florida is an
international destination.
There’s a great mix of
people here from all
over the world.”
“There are a lot of
galleries, museums and
street art,” he continued,
“you can’t beat the
weather–you can paint
outdoors all year round.”
Of course, there’s no
arguing with that logic.
“South Florida is an international destination. There’s a great mix of people
here from all over the world. You can’t beat the weather—you can paint outdoors
all year round.”
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ion
Let’s start with your
background. How did
your feet find their
way to a deck?
I have a sister and two
brothers, and one of
them got a skateboard for
Christmas. I started using it
Action SportS
WrightZ
The Rise of
Groms 12 and under in
Georgia, a really cool indoor
progressive skate park, and
ended up placing well.
Everyone there was so
hyped for me. After that
contest I wanted to go to
all of them. The next year,
I qualified first out of my
division and placed 4th
overall. I’ve been to
contests in Minnesota,
Jacksonville - where I won
my first check, $50, which
was pretty sweet. I was also
voted a finalist in the ESPN
Athlete of the Month later in
February, and was even
invited to the Camp
Woodward Show that Fuel
TV does. I got a little feature
at the end, and the next
year they called me and
asked if I would be a
character on the show. I’ve
competed in Atlanta, Tampa
and California too. I’ve done
two edits, called Florida
Daze and Florida Daze 2,
and now I’m sponsored by
Nike SB, Organika, Thunder,
Spitfire, Endless Grind Wax,
Ramp 48 and Duncan
Strength and Conditioning.
Throughout this
entire process, how
have you learned
to progress?
By watching. I’ll go to
Zion Wright is only 15, but with a name that means “monument” and “raised high” in ancient Hebrew, the kid has a lot to live up to. That namesake adds only a fraction of weight he feels on his shoulders, though. The rest? He adds it himself. He wants to do big things, he says, in and out of the skate arena. Become pro. Invent new tricks. Make a job for himself in the skate industry. Then, give back with the same passion. With his family as guidance, young Zion is well on the road to making such an opportunity for himself. He’s competed in contests all over the U.S. since age 8, has been featured in several edits, and has patiently moved his way up the ranks. Even at such a young age, Zion is firm in his desire to come back to South Florida when his career will allow it. And when he does, there’s a good chance he’ll have a platform to impact hundreds of eager skaters in South Florida’s growing skate scene. To him, that will be much more important than any monument.
for fun until I was able to
get my own the next year. I
was 5 years old when I
went to my first skate park.
Every day I went, I’d learn
something new. Everyone
there would hype me up.
The skate park later had a
contest, and I decided to
compete, but I didn’t do so
good, so I kept competing,
and I won my first
contest at age 8.
After that, you
jumped into the
contest grind? Let’s
here your resume.
Yeah. I went to King of the
WrITTEn By Cash
LambeRT
PHoToS By NaThaN hamLeR
Jupiter’s homegrown skateboarder talks
progression, the health of the South
Florida skate scene, and why he’ll stay
true to his roots, regardless of the future
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demos and watch. I’ve put
in so much time on the
computer, watching guys
like Manny Santiago and
I’ve observed skating in
California a lot.
And what about
for tricks?
I’ll visualize a trick in my
head before I do it. If it’s
difficult, I’ll watch
someone do it first, then
I’ll try and go for it. If I fall,
I get back up and keep
trying until I land it. If I’m
doing something wrong,
I’ll look at how I’m placing
my feet. But it’s all about
visualizing it. It gives me a
little sneak peak on how to
do it. You’ll never know
how it’s going to turn out
unless you go for it.
Personally, I’ve
bled more during
my skating days
than I have my entire
life – and I have the
scars to prove it.
What about you?
Any broken bones
thus far?
So far, my collarbone,
wrist and femur.
I want to keep reachIng bIgger and
better goals. what skateboarders are
doIng now Is only goIng to be repeated untIl
someone comes along and does somethIng dIfferent, creates
new trIcks.
“”
Talk about school.
Since you have a desire
to go pro, does school
get in the way of that?
How do you see it?
I want to finish school
obviously, but if my skating
schedule gets too hectic, if I
become pro and don’t get to
finish, I’ll definitely go back
and get a degree to have a
backup. Even if I don’t get to
skate pro, I still want to be a
part of skateboarding. I want
skateboarding to bless me
with a future job, a job now
and later.
Since you’ve skated
in so many places,
what are your thoughts
on the South Florida
skating scene? Up
to par? Does it need
to grow?
It’s growing, because there’s
a lot more places to skate
today than there was in the
past. It’s just a matter of how
you do it. Sometimes you
have to take a different
approach. There’s more
money in the skate scene in
other cities, but you can do
the sport here. If you have
parents backing you, you
can do it. For sure.
Does Florida present
any beneficial chal-
lenges in that regard?
The best parallel I can
think of is Kelly Slater,
who grew up surfing in
to other locations
because our environ-
ment didn’t give him
everything he needed.
Yeah, you just have to work
harder here for what you
get. In other places, you
don’t have to work as hard
because there are more
options. Here, you have to
push harder to get
something - it’s just a
different vibe. I think it’s an
advantage. When I’m at
contests I feel like I’m
ready to skate on a certain
level and know I can go all
out. Even if I’m not skating
here, I surf. I’ll take my
skating and put it in my
Action SportS
Zion Wright surfing, and I’ll put my
surfing into my skating.
Do you prefer
free skating or
competition?
Free skating prepares me
for the street and contests;
it’s a good to have both. To
be the best of the best, you
have to have it all.
Let’s talk future.
You’re only 15, but
what do you have
in mind?
I’m planning to move to
California with my parents,
where I can be with my
trainer. I want to keep
reaching bigger and better
goals. The tricks that
skateboarders are doing
now are only going to keep
being repeated until
someone comes along
and does something
different, until someone
creates new tricks. I want
to be in the generation
where I’m inventing new
tricks. I really think that will
happen soon. And I want
to give back - where I came
from people gave to me
and helped me get to
where I am today. I want to
give back and help others
like when I was little. I
want to make an impact.
the not so great waves
Florida offers, but has
been the king of the
sport for decades. He
attributes his success
to working harder in
Florida as opposed
i’ll viSuAlize A trick… if it’S
difficult, i’ll wAtch Someone do it… then i’ll try. if i
fAll, i get bAck up And keep trying
until i lAnd it.
“”
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the September/October
timeframe is a great time to
fish. The biggest thing we
have is our annual migration
of bait fish down the coast.
What triggers
this is the first
cold fronts, cooler nights
and overall cooler weather,
and the northwest winds
start to bring the bait down.
We get pilchards, sardines,
mullet and all other types of
bait. Over the last 25 years I
have considered the annual
coast of the Carolinas all
the way down the coast
to us, then up through the
straits and into the gulf,
every single year. Right
here in our immediate area
October 15 is when they
really show up—they start
in early September and go
into October and are gone
before November —we
have a 30 day window
where the bait fish are thick.
What this does is bring
kingfish, spanish mackerel,
will appear in the billions
along the coastline. Some
days you’ll find these 10
miles offshore, because
they “got lost” we figure,
but mostly they are close
to shore, usually no more
than ½ mile from shore
and 90% of them stay
within 200-400 yards from
shore. They fill the
intercoastal, fill the beach,
then head down to Miami
and Biscayne Bay and they
keep going around and
Fishing RepoRt
around 4-5:00 and go, or get
up early in the morning and
hit your canals, your back
yards, and go out on the
dock and cast a plug and
pick up tarpon, jacks, and
snook—snook season will
still be open in October.
You are also going to see
the kingfish run, the cobia
run, and the start of sailfish
season ---they will all be
turned on by this baitfish
run. In our fishing world,
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migration of the mullet
run “the greatest show
on earth” all along our
coast. Some can remember
as a kid, or even as an
adult today standing on
the beach, the lifeguard
or newscaster saying stay
out of the water because
of all the mullet bait and
sharks. When you read
about a surfer getting
bit, this is usually the
time of year it happens.
You get more than a billion
mullet migrating from the
bluefish, snook, tarpon and
jacks that will feed on all
this baitfish. The first bait
that arrives will show up in
the intercoastal; small finger
mullet and small schools of
bait in the edge of the surf
along the beach and then
you’ll start to see pilchards
and glass minnows in
abundance— this brings in
the spanish mackerel and
everything else. Then the
bigger mullet, the black
mullet will start to appear
and you can tell these by
their black stripes, and they
around in circles as they
head south. We try to go
out and catch as much of
this bait as we can so we
can freeze it and chum it
later—very inexpensive to
do it this way.
If I have my choice of one
time of the year to go
fishing it is during the
migration of the bait fish,
every single year. And
remember, in September
and October we still have
long days and long nights
so you get out after work,
it’s all about the bait and
this is also the start of the
migration of the swordfish.
Nighttime swordfishing is
very good and it’s also
good during the day. A
good way to go is to put a
black mullet on the bottom
during the daytime. We’ll
also start to catch the pink
swordfish, the finest eating
of all swordfish because of
the migration of baitfish
and the spawning of
shrimp in deep water—
the swordfish bite is
great this time of year.
SouTh Florida
Tom Greene and his
excellent staff are
available anytime to talk
fishing. Call, email or
stop by Custom rod and
reel in lighthouse Point.
1835 ne 25th St.,
lighthouse Point
(954) 781-5600
www.antiquereels.com
in
it is duRing the migRation oF the bait Fish.
one time oF the yeaR to go Fishing, iF i have my choice oF “
”
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