Gary Rack Debuts RACKS Downtown Eatery + Tavern, Putting Mizner Park Back on the Map

The newly opened RACKS Downtown Eatery + Tavern offers guests a little bit of everything, and every one of those bits is pure perfection. RACKS is restaurateur Gary Rack’s newest baby, a chef-driven American dining concept located in the former location of Pranzo’s in Mizner Park.

Drawing more than 1,200 guests, the June 26 Red Carpet Opening offered a taste of the new concept with inventive hors d’oeuvres like buffalo calamari, cedar salmon chips, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, miso seabass, and deviled eggs prepared exclusively by Executive Culinary Director Matthew Danaher and Executive Chef Jacob Durham. Guests indulged in Grey Goose and Skyy Vodka stations, a Partida Reposado Tequila margarita station, and plentiful Domaine St. Michelle sparkling wine served by bustier-clad beauties.

RACKS DE+T offers an entirely original menu of chef-driven comfort food featuring something for everyone, including American classics with an upscale twist, Italian selections, and Asian-infused dishes. Stay tuned for Gab’s lunch, dinner, dessert (and cocktail!) recommendations…

Red Carpet Opening guests got an eyeful of Rack’s stunning new décor, the result of $4 million in renovations. RACKS’ décor is as eclectic as its food offerings; and, like the food, the interior hits the spot. Warm exposed brickwork, dark wood and red banquets urge diners to mingle in a chic and comfortable atmosphere. Eye-catching design additions include rope chandeliers draped, canopy-like, from the ceilings, and a chandelier composed of forks, spoons and knives that glimmers near the open galley kitchen. Toward the front of the restaurant, a raw bar touts RACKS’ fresh seafood selections, and a pizza oven, in true Gary Rack fashion, is on display for diners to view.

RACKS Downtown Eatery + Tavern is open daily for lunch at 11:30 a.m., dinner at 5 p.m., and Happy Hour seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Expect the best Happy Hour in Mizner, including half-off beers, half-off $9 glasses of wine and half-price well drinks. Dine on small plates from the 'Starters' and 'First Flavors' selections, also half-off.

RACKS Downtown Eatery + Tavern
Mizner Park
402 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
www.facebook.com/racksmiznerpark

Bend It Like Boca | BRLTA Presents The World Cup Soccer Championships

With all the World Cup madness kicking off today, everyone from Argentina to Zimbabwe has soccer on the brain. The combination of unmatched athletic talent, die-hard rivalries and genetically blessed soccer players makes for a monthlong viewing party of global proportions!

If you couldn’t score tickets to a match, Boca Raton Life Time Athletic Club is putting the ball in your court - er, field.

Boca Raton Life Time Athletic Club presents…
The First Annual Life Time World Cup Soccer Championships
8am Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27

This 3-A-Side soccer tournament allows 4 players per squad to compete for the coveted title of World Cup Champion.

Registration Fees:
$150 for Members
$200 for Non-Members
Includes a T-shirt, beverages and lunch provided by Life Café.

Don’t miss your shot - Applicants must register by entry deadline of Tuesday, June 22.

Contact Scott Fitzgerald with any questions at sfitzgerald@lifetimefitness.com

A portion of proceeds from the tournament will benefit the
Life Time Fitness Foundation, a 501c3 charitable foundation supporting healthy kids and healthy communities.

Location:
Life Time Athletic Boca Raton
1499 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.208.5900

Are You the Star of the Bar?

Gab is on the lookout for competitors to be featured in Il Bacio’s “2010 Hottest Bartender Competition!”

9pm Sunday, June 27

If you have style, personality, can work a crowd and – oh, yeah – mix a cocktail like none other, you have a shot at winning the $1,000 cash grand prize!

Competitors will be judged on their style and flair during timed performances at South Florida’s largest industry night. Recipes will be provided in advance.

Grand Prize - $1,000 Cash
Second Place - $500 Cash
Third Place – An exclusive Il Bacio Cabana, which seats 10-12 guests, with bottle service

For additional information or to request an application, please contact The Gab Group at info@thegabgroup.com or call 561.750.3500.

Even if you can’t pull off a Flaming Lamborghini, we recommend you stop in for the drink specials and entertainment. Bottles are gonna fly!

Il Bacio Restaurant & Lounge
Eclectic Italian Dining
29 SE 2nd Avenue, Just off of Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL
561-865-7785
http://www.ilbacioofdelray.com/  
Become an Il Bacio Fan! Visit www.facebook.com/ilbaciodelray

God Bless the USA! Sexy Swimwear Fashion Show Heats Up Il Bacio’s “Wet, White and Blue” Memorial Weekend Celebration

Leave it to Gab to officially kick off summer with the most buzzed-about swimsuit and painted body fashion show in South Florida!

Hundreds of guests flocked to Delray’s best place to dine and dance on Sunday, May 30, to catch a glimpse of the season’s upcoming trends at Atlantic Ave’s hottest venue. Models, prepped and propped by Gab styleistas, showcased handmade bikinis by Ola Feroz and lustworthy pieces from Debi Wechsler’s newest jewelry line, Tarnish, as featured in the May/June issue of Ocean Drive Magazine.

For their last walk, the models took to the runway with nothing but a few brushed of expertly applied body paint and attitude.

After the sexy runway rendition, everyone stayed at Il Bacio for some hard-earned celebratory champagne and dancing.

Special thanks to Paradise Salon & Spa, the official beauty sponsor of “Wet, White and Blue,” for their hair and makeup expertise.

Gab Helps Raise $5,2000 During Intermix "Celebration of Style" Event

Shopping has never felt so good…

We just received word that the “Celebration of Style” shopping event at Intermix, presented by Meryl Schrager, raised more than $5,200 for Scott Stapp’s With Arms Wide Open Foundation!

Creed frontman Scott Stapp stopped in to support his stunning wife Jaclyn, who hosted the event. As Jaclyn browsed the designers, Scott signed CDs for fans and looked over his glowing wife.

What were shoppers eager to get their hands on? The Elizabeth and James summer collection, silk shorts and dresses by Robert Rodriguez, luxe Missoni scarves, J Brand cargo pants, Cynthia Vincent wedges, and Chloe handbags were all hot sellers.




Those who shopped for the cause definitely received great prizes in return! Congrats to our raffle winners, who won the following prizes:

STK Miami Dinner for 4 and Car Service: Tracy Schwartz
4 All-Access Backstage Passes to a Creed Concert: Lori Frankfort
Starlux Pulsed Light Treatment: Sharon Landau
Laser Hair Removal at Palm Beach Esthetic Dermatology: Kathy Adkins
Dr Kenneth Beer Scientific Skin Care package: Alisa Musa
Zoom Whitening Smiles of Boca Raton: Candace Shaw
LifeSpa Massage Package: Sherry Evans
RA Sushi Gift Certificate: Jill Goldstein

Photos by West Palm Beach photographer Alan Lougher

Alan Lougher Photography

http://www.alanlougherphotography.com/

Rock the Run Rings Up $10,000 For Charity

Boca Raton Life Time Athletic Club’s Rock the Run 5K was a huge success, raising nearly $10,000 for Children’s Place at Home Safe Boca Raton and the Life Time Fitness Foundation!

The race started off with a bang (literally) at 8am with 700 runners racing for the finish line. Even Bahram Akradi, the CEO of Life Time Fitness (pictured below with Donna Everhart, General Manager of BRLTA), tested his endurance on the course. Just when we were about to drop, live acoustic musicians like Amber Leigh kept us going till the finish line.

Afterwards, everyone, including NBA star Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers (pictured below), headed to the Life Time pool for an after party, complete with swag bags and a gourmet breakfast provided by the Delray Beach Marriott.

Congrats to our marathon winners – The overall male open winner for Rock the Run was Jordan Zwick, 23, with a time of 15:46.6!



Second place went to Jon Volpi, 26, with a time of 15:48.7, and Tim Walker, 26, won third place with a time of 17:19.3.

Left a few people in the dust yourself? Check your official time score at http://www.eteamz.com/accuchiptiming/files/ROCKTHERUN5K-AGEGROUPRESULTS2010.HTM for all official time posts.

Couldn’t make it this year? Check out this video with some of the marathon highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA7MOWb563k.

After such a successful event, Gab can’t wait to Rock the Run again next year!

Shop for the Cause at "Celebration of Style"

While you’re out picking up some much-needed Spring essentials with Mom this week, why not shop alongside the gorgeous and hip?

In honor of the mother-daughter bonding experience that is shopping, the fabulous boutique Intermix is hosting its 4th Annual “Celebration of Style" this Thursday, May 6, from 11am - 4pm!

The event is hosted by stunning celebrity and Mrs. Florida America Jaclyn Stapp, and presented by socialites Meryl, Jolie and Jordana Schrager.

The event invites ladies to come and shop the season’s hottest styles. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit The Scott Stapp with Arms Wide Open Foundation.

With your purchase, you receive the chance to win any of the following fab raffle items:
STK Miami Steakhouse Dinner for 4 with Town Car Service, 4 All Access backstage passes and concert tickets to an upcoming Creed concert, Beauty treatments including 1 Starlux Pulsed Light Treatment ($500 Value) and Kenneth Beer MD Scientific Skin Care Package ($370 Value), Laser Hair Removal Session at Palm Beach Esthetic Dermatology and Laser Center ($250 Value), and Zoom Whitening at White Smiles of Boca Raton ($500 Value).

Grammy Award-winning Creed frontman Scott Stapp will be personally stopping by to support his beautiful wife, Jaclyn.

Needless to say, Gabbers will be on-site sipping H.E.R energy drinks, munching cupcake pops from Candy’s Sweets & Treats and lusting after the gorgeous goods. Maybe we’ll sneak in a purchase or two.

It is for charity, after all!