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38 / TECHRise of the VR ZombiesBy Naomi Shif

40 / TRAVEL ’N STYLEA Spring Getaway to Captiva IslandBy Riesa Rascal

44 / IN THE KNOWThrowing ShadeBy Mark NeJame

46 / FASHION SHOOTMother EarthPhotos By Tejal Panti

60 / DINING ‘N STYLECanvas Restaurant & MarketBy Riesa Pascal

62 / HEALTHA Matcha Made in HeavenBy Courtney Caggiano

66 / FASHION SHOOTSpring ForwardPhotos By Greg Swales

78 / BARFLYSipping on the Riverwalk

86 / DINING ‘N STYLE4Rivers SmokehouseBy Therese Kaltenecker

90/ PUPPY PAMPERINGThe Importance of the Mani PediBy Allison Tankersley

92 / HEALTH & BEAUTYHalotherapyBy Naomi Shif

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Have you heard the latest news in Tampa Bay? We have the scoop!

A family from Tampa Bay, Florida made a plea for the public’s help Wednesday in getting back $35,000 worth of collectibles that were stolen from their home.Among the items taken included a complete collection of Tampa Style Magazines with the very rare and valuable early year copies.The collectibles — which he amassed over a long period — were stolen sometime between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, the owner said.

They added that they believed they had been deliberately targeted.“You see the broken glass, they came in through the window, and they took everything that’s high-end,” the owner told the media.

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Whoa, what a shocker this family had to go through. We at Tampa Style will try to help and see if we can replace this valuable collection.

Well, another one worthy to collect is probably this issue in your hands: the Body and Soul issue with an amazing photo essay done by photographer ….. with a homage to Earth Day, a great holiday celebrated this month.

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CONTRIBUTORS

THERESEKALTENECKERTherese is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and a recent graduate of Northwestern University in Chicago. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with a humanities concentration in Comparative Politics & Literature and an obsession with any of her Gender Studies courses. She was involved in the university’s fashion magazine, an education non-profit, post-stroke rehabilitation research, and political club. When she’s not drinking coffee by the gallon or passionately ranting about feminism, she teaches tennis, runs, draws, and dreams of starting her own vlog (video blog). She is a unique combination of simultaneously being all over the place and put together. After college, she left the windy Midwest for the sunny South, and she now resides in Tampa.

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MARK NEJAMEMark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and country’s highest profile cases. He is routinely sought by the media as a legal commentator and is currently a Legal Analyst for CNN. He is the Founder and Senior Partner of the Law Firm of NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker, Joshi & Moreno, P.A. a/k/a NeJame Law. NeJame Law has 15 attorneys and 4 divisions: Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Business/Commercial Litigation. Mr. NeJame is a regular contributor to Orlando Style Magazine. Mr. NeJame can be reached at 407-245-1232 and NejameLaw.com.

RIESA PASCALRiesa was born in London, England and now resides in Florida where she graduated from Florida State University with a double major in creative writing and communication. While enrolled in university, Riesa discovered her passion for broadcast journalism through several TV hosting opportunities including reporting on FSU athletics and airing across the state of Florida on the SunSports Channel. Riesa currently travels around the country with Convention News Television as a reporter, producer and editor. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, reading, writing, and quality time with friends. You can learn more about Riesa at RiesaPascal.com

COURTNEY CAGGIANOCourtney was born in Miami and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word. She pursues all forms of writing, including journalism, nonfiction, critical literary analysis, and songwriting. In her free time, Courtney also performs as a musician and guitarist in the Orlando area.

TEJAL PATNITejal graduated from the Sir JJ School of Applied Arts. He has always tried to push his creativity to the limit and give people something they haven’t seen before. Tejal has shot for Harvey Nichols, Chanel, Levi’s and a whole host of some of the world’s most exciting brands. www.tejalpatni.com

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OUT & ABOUT

THE ZEN

THE CITY LANDSCAPE OFFERS A WIDE

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OUT & ABOUT

Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard is a 10 foot wide, 4.5 mile long waterfront road in south Tampa, a staple to many runners, bikers, dog walkers, or anyone interested in recreation or exercise activities. The beautiful sights and positive atmosphere makes Bayshore Boulevard the perfect place for your future physical and mental workout scene. So, take a run on the world’s longest sidewalk and broaden your mind and body.

Bayshore Boulevard is home to many fitness events, such as 5k runs and the famous Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Bayshore Boulevard provides benches, water fountains, and bike racks, city marina, fitness stations, as well as a window of opportunity to stay active and get moving in a new environment that can benefit all aspects of your health. The fitness trail that strays off the main path is fully equipped with structures to do exercises such as pull ups and other techniques. Bayshore Boulevard offers scenic views of urban Tampa. A vivid, grand, panoramic view of the city’s skyline is in sight as you move along the path, with the warm sunshine gleaming down on a crystal clear day. The glistening blue water follows next to you on your workout, presenting your day with sightings of manatees in the shallow waters and the dolphins feeding upon the schooling fish. Prestigious real estate and Hyde Park lines the trail, endowing a luxurious scene to your workout. Downtown Hyde Park is full unique homes, upscale boutiques, and eccentric restaurants and cafes.

Running along the Bay can distract you from all of life’s stressors and help you see the peace and still of life. The other runners and people enjoying the outdoors and benefits of Bayshore Boulevard may instill a sense of positivity and inspiration towards a new outlook on your daily workout routine. Outdoor environments amplify psychological effects of exercise. Studies have shown that running outdoors in a scenic and natural environments was associated with greater feelings of revitalization, positive engagement, and increased energy as well as a decrease in tension, stress, depression, anxiety, and anger.

The city landscape offers a wide variety of breathtaking views. Get in touch with your inner zen and run across Bayshore Boulevard at sunset. Your run will eventually lead you to a serene dock, take a break and sit and watch the water. Whether you are interested in a leisurely stroll to admire the peace and home architecture, or you want a powerful jog, Bayshore Boulevard can offer you a peaceful experience to cultivate your mind, body, and soul.

As always, consult with your doctor before beginning any new exercise regimen.

OF RUNNING ON BAYSHORE BLVD

By Stephanie Ferazzoli

WHAT TO DO

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Ruth Eckerd Hall / 8 PM

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Kiely’s Pub / Times Vary

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Largo Library / 6:30 PM

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WHAT TO DO

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Capitol Theatre / 8 PM

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Busch Gardens / 9:30 AM - 9 PM

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Mahaffey Theater / 7:30 PM

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1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. / Times Vary

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Jannus Live / 7:30 PM

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Amalie Arena / 6 PM

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APRIL 29 / CELTIC WOMEN

Mahaffey Theater/ 8 PM

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Beyoncé makes the second stop of her Formation World Tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, April 29. Her World Tour comes at a delightful surprise to many, but it wouldn’t be a Beyoncé show without a lot of conversation.

On the night before the Super Bowl, I was sitting in the passenger seat of my friend’s car casually swiping down my Twitter newsfeed when I saw it. Multiple news sources and friends were frantically tweeting and retweeting the link to Beyoncé’s new single “Formation.” Within seconds of opening the link, I was obsessed. Queen Bey had done it again, and her Beyhive was swarming.

Not only did she catch the world by surprise when she dropped a sudden and surprise single, but she had an accompanying music video, one as, if not more, racially charged than the lyrics of the song. Within a few hours, millions of people could not stop talking about ‘Yonce. Her performance of the song at the Super Bowl the next day and her announcement of her Formation World Tour only magnified the hype and in turn, the scrutiny. By Monday morning, I couldn’t escape the links to various articles critiquing and analyzing the song, the music video, the halftime performance, and Beyoncé, herself.

Her last surprise drop was an entire album overnight. It too had everyone talking, but not like this time. The album was met with praise and fanfare while this single has been met with controversy and offense. So what’s the problem? One word: race.

The song is an anthem. It is Beyoncé’s mic drop, her last and only words to her haters, words which leave them speechless. She defends her daughter’s hair and her husband’s nose, not by merely suggesting that she can do her daughter’s hair however she wants to or that her husband has a “big” nose, but by calling out the racial undertones of the criticism.

“I like my baby heir with baby hair and afros / I like my negro with Jackson 5 nostrils,” the

lyrics read. The afro is more than a black American hairstyle. Beginning in the 1960s, the afro became a part of a counter framework to white oppression of black culture and beauty. It, along with other hairstyles, was a push against conventional white beauty standards in an embrace of African and Caribbean heritage. Beyoncé does not hide her race in the song; she highlights it. She declares it. She is a proud black woman who will unabashedly sing about it.

The music video also makes references to police violence, Hurricane Katrina, and her Creole heritage. The references to police violence in the video and in her halftime show have caused the most controversy. Many people, including policemen and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, were offended by what they perceived to be Beyoncé inappropriately politicizing the halftime show and spreading an anti-police message. The state of Florida made headlines in the middle of February when a Miami police union urged Miami police to boycott her concert. The Tampa Police Benevolent Association followed suit, and urged Tampa PD to boycott the concert at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, April 29. The Tampa PBA released a statement in February saying they were “disgusted” with Beyoncé’s performance and her “Formation” music video. However, Tampa police tweeted in support of Beyoncé a few days after the PBA’s statement.

Whatever feelings you may have, there is no denying Queen Bey’s reign. Tens of thousands of fans will flock to Raymond James Stadium at the end of April to hear her message, and millions of people will be talking about her until then and thereafter. As Beyoncé says at the end of her latest single, “You know you that b**** when you cause all this conversation.”

You can purchase tickets online for Beyoncé’s show at Raymond James on April 29 through Ticketmaster’s and Beyoncé’s websites.

IS TAMPA READY FOR

BEYONCÉBY THERESE KALTENECKER

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WHATEVER FEELINGS YOU MAY HAVE, THERE IS NO DENYING

QUEEN BEY’S REIGN.

KETOSIS

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DIET

By Naomi Shif

KICK IT INTO

THE KETOGENIC DIET IS A HIGH-FAT, MODERATE-PROTEIN; LOW-CARBOHYDRATE DIET THAT FORCES THE BODY TO BURN FATS RATHER THAN CARBOHYDRATES.

DIET

Losing weight is a common trend that only seems to worsen with time. According to professor Jennifer Kuk of health science at York University in Toronto, “We’re finding that weight management is much more complex than just energy in versus energy out.” Factors of increased chemicals and hormones in our foods and beauty products, along with a growing amount of daily stress attribute to this problem. Some say just working out more frequently, eating smaller portions and controlling the time of certain meals is all that is needed to shed those extra pounds. But what if that just isn’t working? Scientifically speaking most know little about the true science of controlling human body mass.

A new diet has emerged in such as a struggle and some have found their solution in achieving optimal ketosis. Ketosis is a condition characterized by raised levels of ketone in the body associated with abnormal fat metabolism. When the body does not have enough carbohydrates from food for your cells to burn for energy, it burns fat instead, thus creating ketones. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein; low-carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.

On average a healthy diet consumes about 2,000 calories a day, which includes about 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates. Someone starting a keto-diet typically cuts the amount of carbohydrates to between 20-30 grams daily with most of the carbs coming from vegetables, nuts and dairy. Typically the weekly diet breaks down to about 70 percent fats, 25 perfect protein and 5 percent carbohydrates.

Like any type of diet plan one must be cautious. Staying extremely hydrated and maintaining a healthy amount of nutrition throughout the day is important. It is perfectly normal to feel symptoms such as headaches, flu-like feelings, dizziness and aggravation within the first few weeks as your body recalibrates itself to burn fat instead of carbs for energy. Do not fret, your body is avidly reteaching itself to find the alternate root for vitality.

The common misconception is that this diet is used to starve a person from carbohydrates altogether. On the contrary, it is used to assist in curbing one’s appetite and kick starting the body into a useful cycle of regulating the amount of fat storage. The ketogenic diet plan has also been known to assist in not only weight loss but the lowering of cholesterol and providing of sustainably sourced energy. Similar processes have been found in the well known Atkins and Paleo diets.

Losing steam on your New Year’s diet? Maybe the ketosis diet is the new start you need in 2016. As always consult your doctor before starting a new diet regime.

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Tampa kicked off the first unofficial month of spring with plenty of musical entertainment. Our social calendar was booked in March with exciting events – in case you missed it. The month of March started off on a musical note in Tampa with Josh Groban performing on March 1 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Groban, the top-selling classical artist of the early millennium, captivated an audience of approximately 2,100 in Clearwater’s premiere music hall with his stunning vocals and classical tunes. The Harlem Globetrotters brought their world-famous acrobatic tricks and dunking skills to Amalie Arena in Downtown Tampa on March 2. Families from all over Tampa gathered in the arena to watch the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals and to witness a night of trick shots, slam dunks, and iconic Harlem flare. Fans were able to join the Globetrotters after the game for autographs, photographs, and high-fives with the players. The first weekend of March brought the first music festival of the spring season. Tampa radio station WiLD 94.1 held its annual WiLD Splash hip-hop music festival in Coachman Park, Clearwater on March 5. Crowds flocked to the park to hear the various styles of the headlining artists including Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Fabolous, Lil Dicky, JR Castro, Kodak Black, and Dougie F. The event began with a pre-party at Club Skye on Friday night and ended with an after-party at the same venue on Saturday night. Musical March continued to carry its tune into the middle of the month. On March 13, Rihanna

performed in front of tens of thousands of fans at Amalie Arena as part of her Anti World Tour. Fans danced and sang along all night to the international pop star’s latest hits from her new album ANTI, like “Work” and “FourFiveSeconds.” Rihanna released her album in late January after a long wait filled with rumored release dates and much anticipation. Her latest single, “Work,” features the arguably more famous R&B/Hip Hop/Pop star Drake. While Drake did not appear on stage with Rihanna at her concert, another breakout Hip Hop star did. Travi$ Scott, straight off the success of his debut studio album Rodeo, joined Rihanna for the show, and will accompany her for the entire North American leg of the tour. For those Tampa music lovers who did not buy tickets to the Rihanna concert, the Gasparilla Music Festival provided musical entertainment on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13. Festival attendees watched musical acts perform on five different stages. The performers included Erykah Badu, MS MR, and Talib Kweli. As the month of March came to an end, Cirque Du Soleil took flight at Amalie Arena from March 17-20 for its TORUK: The First Flight tour inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar. The circus-style event dazzled audiences with spectacular acrobatics and choreography. Things are heating up in Tampa as we step into spring. March delivered the jams, but with warmer weather fast approaching, concert and festival season will be in full swing. April will bring more excitement to Tampa – in case you missed it.

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MARK ZUCKERBERG

If you’re looking for a fun running goal for 2016, Mark Zuckerberg has you covered although you’ll have a little catching up to do first! Facebook’s founder and CEO created a fitness challenge for himself dubbed “A Year of Running.” The challenge is to run a total of 365 miles in 2016. The challenge is open to everyone and those who want to participate were invited to join a public group he created on Facebook. “It’s a mile a day, and at a moderate pace it’s less than 10 minutes of running per day,” Zuckerberg wrote in a post. At the time of writing this feature, the community has more than 110,000+ members. Unfortunately for Zuckerberg, some eagle-eyed viewers have criticized a recent running photo of the 31-year-old saying that he appears to be overstriding and striking the ground with his heel which have been called surefire ways to injure yourself. Better work on that form, Zuckerberg!

PIPPA MIDDLETON

The younger sister of Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, chose one of the toughest marathons in the world to knock off her bucket list in 2015. With temperatures rising to more than 86 degrees Fahrenheit at an altitude of 5,550 feet, the 2015 Safaricom Marathon in Kenya was no easy task. Fortunately the 26.2-mile race was no match for Middleton who placed 30th overall and was the seventh female finisher with a time of 3:56:33. Although the Safaricom Marathon was her first marathon, Middleton is an active runner and cyclist who regularly competes in various events. A week before Safaricom, Middleton rode 54 miles from London to Brighton to raise awareness for the British Heart Foundation. Less than three months later, Middleton completed the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship in Sweden which involves a total of 6.1 miles of swimming and 40.3 miles of running. Middleton finished the race, a day after her 32nd birthday in 13:04:24. Way to go, Pippa!

KEVIN HART

Whenever actor and comedian Kevin Hart arrives in a new city, he literally hits the ground running with a 5K whether it’s a race or just the exercise. The 36-year-old also uses the activity as a creative way to connect with his fans. In 2014, Hart decided to see how many fans he could get to join him for an impromptu 5K run via social media. That first event drew two hundred people and now Hart regularly runs impromptu 5Ks with thousands of fans in various cities. “When I’m running, I’m not competing for a gold medal,” says Hart. “The reward is telling myself, ‘I’m staying consistent. I’m staying true to something.’ If I continue to set goals and accomplish those goals, that means I’m doing something right. Who knows where that could take me?” Best of all, Hart makes it a point to stay and high-five everybody at the end of the race even refusing to leave until the last person has crossed the finish line. How’s that for motivation?

Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying the health benefits of running. It’s good for the entire body and even helps to cleanse the mind, which is why so many people run to stay fit, including some of Hollywood’s hottest stars! For these celebs, getting away from the paparazzi isn’t the only reason to break into a sprint.

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ANDREA BARBER

Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibbler on the ’90s sitcom Full House, is a veteran full and half marathoner. In February she completed her fourth 26.2 mile marathon in Los Angeles, just 12 days before reprising her role as the Tanner family’s zany neighbor in Netflix’s reboot, Fuller House. The 39-year-old has two children and started running four years ago. She has since completed nearly 30 races and boasts a marathon personal record of 4:43. In an interview with Runner’s World, Barber said running is what keeps her sane and grounded, which means a lot considering she used to hate running and only began racing due to peer pressure! “I had some friends signing up for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. It was almost sold out, and I decided I couldn’t miss out,” says Barber. “Something happened out there around mile nine where I felt the runner’s high for the first time. When I crossed the finish line I cried. I was changed. I signed up for my next race that night.”

GORDON RAMSAY

For Gordon Ramsay, dealing with subpar chefs is more of a nightmare than training for a marathon. The 49-year-old celebrity chef has been running for over a decade and competes in several long-distance races each year. Ramsay trains for these races year-round with his wife Tana who actually beat him to the finish line by 15 minutes in the 2012 London Marathon (Ramsay ran 4:26:21). The former soccer star has even ran a few double marathons in South Africa. According to an interview with BBC, Ramsay believes it’s crucial to cleanse the body for up to four days before a race. During the race, his biggest tip is to take a sip of water at every station. In 2015, Ramsay entered the grueling Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, but was forced to drop out during the final marathon leg due to vomiting and dehydration. Despite the unfortunate ending, Ramsay says he will be back this year! In 2013, Ramsay’s finished the Ironman race in 14 hours.

ELLIE GOULDING

British singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding is an avid runner and regularly runs five to six miles—even while on tour! Much like Kevin Hart, Goulding often invites fans to join her runs through her Facebook page. The “On My Mind” singer began running at 18 years old and never looked back. Now the 29-year-old credits music and fitness as being two of the most important things in her life and calls running a huge part of what keeps her motivated. “My training is part of my life. It’s something I need to do every day because it affects my mood, my fitness, even my mind-set onstage,” says Goulding. In 2013, Goulding ran an impressive 1:41:33 at the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in Washington D.C. and finished 362nd out of 15,000 runners. Goulding has since gone on to become a brand ambassador for Nike and even designed a 15 minute workout for Nike+ Training Club. Check out Goulding’s exercise tips and fashionable fitness looks at Nike.com!

NEWBEAUTY

INTRODUCING

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Bugatti is celebrating a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show: the French luxury brand is unveiling the Bugatti Chiron, the most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car in the world. The Chiron is the latest generation of the ultimate super sports car and is a completely new development. The sports car manufacturer from Molsheim, with its long tradition, has taken the unique features of a modern Bugatti to a new level and developed a high-performance machine that has become significantly better in every respect. With a power output of 1,500 HP, unprecedented for production vehicles, an exceptionally high torque value of 1,600 Nm between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm and a wide variety of technical innovations, the Chiron sets new standards in every respect. The Chiron is therefore very well-positioned to become the next world speed record holder and reach a maximum speed significantly above the record currently held by Bugatti. The manufacturer has limited the maximum speed of the new car to 420 km/h for road use. The Chiron is to be built at the company’s headquarters in Molsheim. Only 500 of these exceptional cars are to be produced. The basic price is €2.4 million net. Currently, advance orders have been received for one third of the total production run. The first vehicle is due to be delivered to a customer this autumn.

“It is part of human nature to cross boundaries and set new records – to run 100 m faster than ever before, to fly even further into space and to enter new realms. This striving is also our driving force at Bugatti,” said Wolfgang Dürheimer, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., at the presentation of the Chiron. “The Chiron is the result of our efforts to make the best even better.”

With the Chiron, the Bugatti President said that Bugatti had left the dimensions which define the operations of all market players and had established new paradigms that had previously not existed. “Bugatti has tested the limits of physics. There is no area where we have not achieved significant improvements.“

The Bugatti Chiron is the world’s first super sports car to bring 1,500 HP onto the road with a torque of 1.600 Nm at 2,000 to 6,000 rpm with tremendous effectiveness, extremely high safety levels and unprecedented comfort.

This is the result of the legendary and unique eight-litre W16 engine that has been newly developed by Bugatti. In combination with the four new, larger turbochargers that are controlled by the Bugatti two-stage turbocharging, an innovation that Bugatti is introducing, and a large number of other technical refinements and innovations, maximum performance is available constantly and can be easily controlled at all speeds. In its Top Speed mode, the car reaches the maximum speed of 420 km/h, limited for road use – however, this is by no means the end of the road for the Bugatti Chiron.

With the new carbon fibre monocoque, a newly designed adaptive chassis, tyres developed especially for Bugatti and other innovative technologies, the Chiron is not only a champion in terms of maximum acceleration but is, for the first time, also an agile, modern Bugatti with handling that ensures maximum driving pleasure.

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The design of the Chiron combines significantly more “beast” with a very high level of “beauty”. The design language introduced by Bugatti with the Chiron has a significantly more aggressive tone and does justice to the character of the new super sports car. The designers have succeeded in reinterpreting Bugatti’s DNA with its distinctive features in a modern manifestation at the same time as adding new features resulting from the technical demands of even higher performance. The Chiron remains unmistakably a Bugatti.

“The Chiron is the quintessential ultimate

super sports car: ultra-modern, incredibly fast, agile and powerful with a stylistically demanding design and the highest possible levels of comfort,” says Wolfgang Dürheimer. “This combination is not offered by any other market player and gives Bugatti its unique market position.”

“Our customers form an exclusive group of automobile collectors who are searching for the very best. With the Veyron, they have the best production sports car of the past 10 years,” Dürheimer continues. “This is why their demands and expectations for our next step – the Chiron – were so high.“

Customers’ reactions show that Bugatti has hit the mark. Advance orders have already been received for one third of the production series. “Those who have already considered Bugatti and its unique features in connection with the purchase of a Veyron will find there is no way they can ignore the Chiron,” according to Wolfgang Dürheimer.

“With the Chiron we will not only be providing a key emotional element for the image of the Volkswagen Group but will also be making a positive contribution to Group results,” says Wolfgang Dürheimer.

THE DESIGN OF THE CHIRON COMBINES SIGNIFICANTLY MORE “BEAST” WITH A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF “BEAUTY”.

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Virtual reality is now just a cardboard device away? You heard that right, Google Cardboard created the first virtual reality, or VR, experience that simply pairs their headset device with a consumer’s mobile phone in order to bring thousands of applications to life in virtual 3D.

Launched in 2014, the original device design, constructed of low cost cardboard, uses 45mm focal length lenses to project stereoscopic “3D” images with a wide frame of view to consumers who use google cardboard compatible apps. These particular mobile applications split their virtual screens into two images, one for each lense, and working with distortion create the popular virtual experience. Now numerous other technology companies such as Google, Sony, Facebook and HTC have created variances of this virtual device and continue pioneering fresh developments. The technological race has begun among competing companies. Comparably all models are relatively low in cost and accessible to audiences who own an existing compatible smartphone and a model of the VR headset.

But does this technology come with probable concern? Now the nearest exotic escape or gaming experience is just within a headsets’ reach. Wherever the consumer is, mobile virtual reality is too. With time and advancement, VR may become the preferable choice to actual everyday reality. If that’s hard to imagine rewatch any virtual reality based film that has been popular entertainment to the public for their escapism and science-fiction narratives, it may not be too far off. Hours can be spent exploring the thousands of entertainment apps such as Cardboard Camera in which you can recreate a 3D depiction of a personal experience or photo and VRSE which immerses consumers into full 360 featured docu-stories and music videos. Travel the world with Google Street View and game with neon action on Proton Pulse. This new technology might not create monsters, but zombies. Not the famous flesh eating roamers but those who seem detached from the existing world they live in. “Zoning out” may take a new definition in good time.

On the flip side the possibilities for this platform are endless. New 3D compatible cameras and smartphones shooting high resolution photos and videos can serve as a life-like time capsule for sharing. Pop in a recording or photo and sit with loved ones reminiscing. Flashback to a childhood location with Google Street View’s timeline of captured footage by year. Same VR experience, same nostalgic accomplishment, same smartphone. Who wouldn’t want to enter their own personal time machine? Generations old and new can experience the past, present and future of global surrounding. As far as gaming goes, the use of Bluetooth technology pairs game controllers to the VR goggles for a completely all-in gaming venture. All other gaming experiences will seem inferior in comparison to this hands-on experience.

Virtual reality is on the rise and with constant advancement it is sure to soon take over the entertainment world. You might even spot a zombie or two!

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SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT OFFERS A FOURTH

NIGHT FREE WITH “SPRING GETAWAY” PACKAGE!

By Riesa Pascal

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We’re right in the middle of Spring 2016 and this beautiful season has brought with it an exciting, exclusive offer for a destination getaway like none you’ve ever experienced before. Now is the time to begin planning your spring vacation to one of Florida’s best kept secrets. If you’re reading this in the Sunshine State, then the good news is you’re halfway there! The next step is to pack your bags and book your reservation at South Seas Island Resort.

Along two-and-a-half miles of Captiva Island’s sugary white beaches and vibrant aqua waters is South Seas Island Resort. The 330-acre destination resort village and wildlife preserve is known for limitless opportunities for fun and relaxation. Now spring travelers

can take advantage of the resort’s “Spring Getaway” package which is available for travel from April 1st through June 30th. In addition to a fourth night free at the stunning resort, the unbeatable package also includes a resort coupon booklet with more than $250 in savings on resort outlets including beachfront golf, watersports, island cruises, spa services, dining, shopping and more. During my own recent getaway to South Seas Resort, my companion and I were struck by the carefree, yet intimate nature of such a large property. Guests greeted each other like old friends and staff went above and beyond to provide for anyone and everyone staying at the breath-taking resort. A complimentary trolley service provided access to the entire property, including the 9-Hole Executive Golf Course, Resort

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Pool Complex, shell-laden Sunset Beach, bicycle and golf cart rentals, dining options and much more. Unlike your typical beach resorts, I didn’t feel like just another face in the crowd. Staying at South Seas was akin to living like a V.I.P in an exclusive community and the outstanding amenities will make you rightfully feel as such.

With its renowned location, the resort offers a destination rich in recreation and surrounding native wildlife. The resort boasts 471 accommodations ranging from guestrooms and suites, condominiums and private home rentals, all featuring balconies or lanais to enjoy water views and wildlife. My companion and I squealed in delight and reverted to the unabashed joy of a child at the sight of our first dolphin. Little did we know that we would continue to see literally dozens of these lovable creatures—even outside our bedroom window—over the course of our stay. The majority of our encounters occurred during our Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruise, which was offered through

South Sea’s local cruise company Captiva Cruises. In addition to the Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruise, springtime guests can also step aboard a Captiva Cruises vessel for an island shelling cruise, sailing cruise, group boat tour, private charter or a romantic sunset cruise and it doesn’t stop there! South Seas also offers other radical excursions such as guided kayak tours, boat charters for back-bay fishing, guided waverunner island tours and banana boat rides.

My companion and I soon learned that even little ones can get in on the South Seas fun with ScoutAbout. The resort’s popular scavenger hunt game gives children (and adults!) the chance to discover the landscape and wildlife of Captiva Island in search of fun facts about South Seas. Guests who collect all 15 Discovery Bands at various points of interest earn their spot on the ScoutAbout Wall of Fame. If you plan to travel with children, they are also sure to love the on-site Sanibel Sea School. The program offers field-based marine science courses where kids can

come face-to-face with local sea creatures, learn to surf or create fabulous crafts. As a complement to additional eco-friendly offerings at the school, South Seas also recently introduced a new Shelling Concierge. With more than 250 species of shells, Captiva Island has earned its reputation as one of the best spots in the world for shelling. With the new Shelling Concierge, collectors from all backgrounds can discover those species along the resort’s two-and-a-half miles of shell-laden beaches.

One of my favorite things about South Seas was the incredible variety of dining locations available and more importantly, that high-quality food was served at each of those locations. My companion and I went somewhere different and tried something new every day and we still never made it to every restaurant on property. Overlooking the Yacht Harbour and Marina, Harbourside Bar & Grill served both traditional breakfast fare and a dinner menu that showcased the bounty of Gulf seafood available. The Pointe,

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located in the Resort Pool Complex, offered a selection of exquisite sandwiches, salads, burgers and vegetarian-friendly options. Fish Tacos with Grilled Mahi is a popular menu highlight and one bite was all it took for me to see why! The adorably quaint Scoops & Slices is a 1950’s themed diner serving a wide-selection of ice cream, pizza, and frozen yogurt. My companion and I reverted back to children for the second time at the mouth-watering sight of a floor-to-ceiling wall of candy which highlights the beloved diner. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill is an iconic Southwest Florida restaurant which brings Caribbean-inspired specialties to South Seas while Sunset Beach Bar is the perfect spot to see the unmatched sunsets of Southwest Florida over the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

With everything from first-class food and superior guest rooms to unashamed fun and wild adventures, I didn’t see how our stay could get any better, but an incredible full body massage at Kay Casperson Spa &

Lifestyle Boutique proved me wrong. The treatment was enough to take me over that edge of bliss and ensure my return to the full-service spa during my next visit to South Seas. As my companion and I headed home and Captiva Island slowly disappeared in the rearview mirror, we candidly spoke of our phenomenal weekend. Each of us recalled our memories of the relaxation, fun and adventure that took place on this trip, which I knew we would remember forever. A resort photography studio set up on property also gave us the opportunity to remember our vacation forever with a beautiful seaside portrait on the same waverunners we had taken out for a thrilling ride just moments before. I urge you not to rob yourself of the opportunity to experience a new type of relaxation at this renowned vacation destination. Join guests of all ages who will head to Captiva Island this spring to take advantage of South Seas’ “Spring Getaway” package. Come for the free night, stay for the infinite possibilities for on-site recreation.

South Seas Island Resort5400 Plantation RoadCaptiva Island, Florida 33924Reservations: 800-533-5553www.SouthSeas.com

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The utilization of solar power can prove to be an extremely important and substantial contribution to the green-energy movement in our fair state. The benefits are obvious: generate energy without waste, pollution or dependence on the Earth’s natural resources; reduction of damaging fossil fuel emissions; easy to maintain; and reduction (or elimination) of those ever-increasing utility bills. This last benefit, of course, creates a bit of a problem for the investor-owned utility companies (“IOU’s”) that generate massive profits from natural gas and coal.

This “problem” creates a political climate, which pits the IOU’s against the green-energy programs that have been struggling to flourish. These green-energy programs should have flourished ages ago… we are, in fact, the Sunshine State, right?

On a national level, solar power is gaining momentum and starting to compete, economically, with coal and gas. The Obama administration has aided in the reduction of the price of solar panels, which are now 80% less than they were in 2009. In 2014 alone,

the United States collectively brought online as much solar energy every three weeks as it did in all of 2008, and the solar industry added jobs 10 times faster than the rest of the economy. Wondering why us residents aren’t feeling the solar energy growth in the State of Florida? It’s not just you. The Solar Energy Industries Association lists the “Top 10 Solar States in the Country” and Florida is nowhere on the list. That’s right – sadly, states such as Massachusetts and New York beat out Florida by a long shot. “It defies logic,” says former Florida Gov. Charlie

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Crist. “It’s absolutely absurd.” This is predominantly due to failed legislative initiatives aimed at subsidizing the initial installation costs of solar panels, which runs approximately $10,000 to $15,000 – an expenditure that most Floridians cannot afford. IOUs have a direct interest preventing legislative reform, which would provide rebates, tax breaks and incentives to residents who shell out the initial cost for solar panel purchase and installation. And prevent legislative reform, they do.

Going back to basics, IOUs are governed by a board of directors and are state-regulated monopolies; they are for-profit corporations which serve the public. Capital is raised through stock sales, taxable bonds and through operating revenues. In order to protect their absolute monopolies and guaranteed revenues, these IOUs leverage their political power to box out the solar industry in Florida. Donations funneled to state political campaigns have kept pro-solar legislations from gaining traction in Tallahassee. “We in Florida are stuck in the stone age. This is probably the most byzantine energy legislation in the country,” said state Rep. Dwight Dudley, D-St. Petersburg, a supporter of the rooftop solar industry.

It’s no surprise that IOUs rely heavily on flexing their political muscle. Green energy is a massive disrupter to traditional electric utility business and poses a triple threat: As reported by the Rolling Stone, “First: When homeowners install their own solar panels, it means the utilities build fewer power plants, and investors miss out on a chance to profit. Second: Solar homes buy less electricity from the grid; utilities lose out on recurring profits from power sales. Third: Under “net metering” laws, most utilities have to pay rooftop solar producers for the excess power they feed onto the grid. In short, rooftop solar transforms a utility’s traditional consumers into business rivals.”

What’s more, these efforts are not only being stymied by IOUs – they are asking for approval to hike electric rates by more than 24% to consumers over the next three years. The solar industry is hitting back: a campaign entitled Smart Solar is collecting signatures to place Amendment 1 on the ballot (700,000 are needed to qualify): “Amendment 1 helps those who choose solar by allowing state and local governments to pass commonsense consumer protection regulations, designed to prevent fraud, abuse and overcharging. Non-solar customers who use traditional energy are protected by these regulations and we think solar customers should be protected, too.” Amendment 1 is just one of many efforts being made by all sides of the political camps to get Florida out of the stone age.

So, Floridians, in honor of Earth Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on how our political climate is affecting our environmental climate. Only two states have more solar power potential than Florida (California and Texas), yet, sadly, we rank 16th in the nation. Despite Florida’s struggles with solar power advancement, programs do exist, which can provide incentives for those who choose to go solar. Log onto www.floridaenergycenter.org, a resource provided by University of Central Florida, to find out more.

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When Lake Nona’s land was purchased by Joe Lewis, founder and owner of Tavistock Group, he is reported to have laid out a map and said, “this map is going to be the canvas on which we paint Lake Nona.” Decades later, that statement has become the inspiring story behind the name of Tavistock Restaurant’s first Central Florida location: Canvas Restaurant & Market. Located at the Laureate Park Village Center in Lake Nona, the dinner-only restaurant features exquisite, innovative American cuisine built around fresh Florida seafood. At the time of my visit, Canvas had only been opened for 24 short days. With this knowledge in mind, I would’ve been pleasantly surprised to see a couple dozen diners eating at the brand new establishment, but that wasn’t to be the case. On a quiet Wednesday evening, my sister and I were astonished to see a restaurant packed with individuals that had all come together for the shared experience of dining at Canvas. Diverse groups of families, friends and singles were seated throughout the busy restaurant, adding an exciting buzz of vibrant energy and life into the already welcoming atmosphere. To physically see Canvas blow up seemingly overnight in one of the fastest growing communities in America was truly remarkable.

“The reception has been amazing from Laureate Park and Lake Nona as a whole. We’ve got some people who are on their 13th visit already and we’ve only been open for 24 days.” -Aaron Ferg, Assistant GM

That kind of positive reception doesn’t happen on its own and it certainly doesn’t come without plenty of hard work. It takes an entire kitchen of talented cooks, a driven team of managers and an exceptional staff of dedicated servers. For us, that exceptional server came in the form of Daniel Hobson. As our server for the evening, Mr. Hobson was the living embodiment of all that you would hope for in a server at any dining establishment. Most importantly, his talents in top quality service were equally reflected in that of the entire Canvas Restaurant Team.

“I have regulars three to four times a week. I want guests to go home and still be thinking about how amazing the food was...I want them to try something that they wouldn’t find anywhere else...I want them to tell their friends about it and be excited about what we have to offer here. The biggest thing for me is just to get them to come back and have them dine here again.” -Daniel Hobson, Server

The menu at Canvas, which is strongly influenced by Florida’s Southern and Latin American roots, seeks to give guests ultimate flexibility in their dining experience with everything from large sharable appetizers to hearty entrees. Canvas’ stunning presentation of the food is equally impressive with Executive Chef Bryan Thoman’s brilliant use of vibrant colors that pop right off the plates and taste just as savory as they look. Both of us enjoyed tantalizing appetizers of calamari fries and corn Johnny Cakes that I know I will be raving about until the day I return to try them again. For the main course, I was blissfully taken away with the wood-oven roasted whole fish while she indulged in excellent pan-roasted Meyer lemon scallops. Other menu highlights included fried shrimp and oyster po boy, house-cured snapper ceviche, braised short ribs served with house-made ricotta cheese and staff favorite, the cured pork shank with collard greens, which takes three days to prepare.

“My hands down favorite is the pork shank. It falls off the bone with tons of flavor. It’s an amazing dish! I love it!” -Aaron Ferg, Assistant General Manager

“The collard greens is actually a recipe from a line cook that used to work for me. He taught

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me how to make them and his grandmother has been making them for years. It’s literally three ingredients and they come out amazing. It means something to me too...on top of the pork shank being so complicated, the collard greens are so simple and that’s why I think they’re a beautiful marriage.” -Bryan Thoman, Executive Chef

Complementing the Canvas menu is the restaurant’s stunning interior and inviting decor. Floor-to-ceiling windows and waterfront dining provide guests with a welcoming space and gorgeous patio views of the setting sun. An open kitchen means you can watch the cooks in action and even interact with them as they prepare those mouth-watering meals. At the popular bar, Canvas bartenders craft a range of specialty cocktails integrating more than 50 of the world’s most innovative liquors and liqueurs. Canvas also features an adjacent market open daily for breakfast and lunch and a store where guests can peruse a hand-selected collection of housewares, books and local goods.

“I feel like Central Florida is starting to make strides in the food scene. I hope when people walk away they feel like Canvas is also making that imprint. First of all, we want to be the best restaurant in Laureate Park. Then we want to be the best restaurant in Lake Nona. Then we want to compete and be one of the best, if not the best in Orlando” -Executive Chef Thoman

Climbing to the top in Orlando is no easy feat, but with the quality of service and exceptional dining experience they offer, I believe that Canvas Restaurant & Market can proudly say that they got the “right recipe.”

Canvas Restaurant and Market13615 Sachs AvenueOrlando, FL 32827Reservations: 407-313-7800www.CanvasLakeNona.com

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A matcha

MADE IN HEAVENSPRING’S LATEST GREEN TEA TREND

by Courtney Caggiano

“It’s time to meet your new

match… or matcha.”

We know you love your coffee fix in the morning, but what if there was a better way to boost not just your energy, but your long-term health as well? Coffee definitely has its fine points, with its haunting aroma and caffeine for hours, but there’s so much more you could be doing for your body with your morning drink.

It’s time to meet your new match… or matcha. The new diet trend for spring is one for coffee drinkers and tea connoisseurs to take note of. This green tea is specially grown and processed into a powdered texture, rich to the brim with antioxidants called catechin polyphenols and a variety of health benefits, making your morning routine so much more than just a way to stay awake in those early meetings.

Unlike regular green tea, matcha is grown with two specific farming techniques that make it rise above the average leaf. The green

tea plants that are used for matcha are shade-grown for approximately three weeks before they are harvested. During the harvesting process, the stems and veins of the green tea leaves are removed. The shaded growth of the matcha produces more theanine and chlorophyll, and with higher contents of these, matcha is more effective in improvingmental focus. The theanine, when combined with caffeine, is said to offer energy boosts without the jittery side effects or a tendency to crash in the afternoon.

Also, because of matcha creative growth process, the tea allows the drinker to ingest all of the content of the leaves, rather than just certain parts. The powdering of the matcha works wonders by dissolving the tea in its entirety in water, thus resulting in the drinker getting all the good stuff that is often missed in an average glass of green tea.

But matcha is not just for a health boost in the morning. If you’ve had green tea-flavored

foods, you’ve probably already tasted this interesting leaf. Matcha is often used to flavor green tea ice cream, and to add a pop of natural color to Japanese treats like mochi and soba noodles.

And, if matcha wasn’t already elegant enough of a tea, you’ll be pleased to know that certain blends of matcha are given poetic names called “chamei”, or “tea names”. Matcha tea blends are named by their tea makers, and when a blend is named by a master of a tea ceremony, it becomes known as a “konomi”, or “favored blend”.

Matcha is already available at tea shops and coffeehouses around the country, and we’ll probably be seeing many more matcha variations in the near future. So, the next time you reach for your morning pick-me-up, consider a modern, healthy, exotic alternative that will have your body thanking you foryears to come.

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INGREDIENTS• 1/4” Slice of grapefruit• Nolets Gin• Bulliet Rye Whiskey• Ginger Beer• 1-2 Dirty Cherries for garnish• Ice Cubes

PREP• Cut a slice of grapefruit about 1/4 of an inch• Add about two ounces of Nolets Gin• Add about two ounce of the Ginger Beer• Then Splash Bulliet Rye so it floats on top• Add ice• Finally, garnish with 1-2 dirty cherries.• Enjoy!

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Thirsty? We got you covered. The signature “Riverwalk” at the W XYZ Bar at Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel is the drink to sip on during these warm months. Perfect for any occasion. With tangy grapefruit, sweet cherries, and smooth gin, it is no doubt a very refreshing ( and low calorie ) drink. Named after its location, it is no wonder why this drink is so popular. Each sip you take will have you feeling like if you were on vacation. Experience this relaxing drink that is perfect for lazy spring afternoons. You will not regret it!

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The name Tampa is not synonymous with barbecue. No one is leading a great debate on whether Tampa’s barbecue is the best because there is no such thing as “Tampa-style barbecue.” Think of Tampa, or the entire Bay Area for that matter. You probably aren’t conjuring up images of smoked brisket or pulled pork. The epicurean or foodie may focus on citrus-centric dishes like lemon-flavored fish or orange-vinaigrette-dressed salads, light, refreshing fare to eat bay or beach-side.

The barbecue capitals like Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Missouri get all the glory and invoke the most passionate debates on which city’s barbecue is best. Yet, some of the best smoked and BBQ-sauce-smothered meat in the US come from places least expected. 4Rivers Smokehouse is such a place.

Situated on the corner of a busy intersection at MacDill Ave and Swann Ave in South Tampa, the newest 4Rivers Smokehouse is hard to miss. Its white-painted brick and

cinderblock sides stand out among its blush-colored neighbors and the green wall of trees opposite patio onlookers on the south side of Swann Ave. Black accents and tinted, ultra-reflective windows contrast with the white, giving the building a sleek, modern vibe that, at first glance, may seem discordant with the usual ambiance of a barbecue joint. However, on the south side of the building, distressed wood covers a significant portion of the wall and comprises the bare frame of a patio that is reminiscent of a backyard patio in the South.

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“The brisket is a big seller rightly so. Its fatty cut gives a melts-in-your sensation. Add the signature sauce, and its tanginess will nicely

counterbalance and complement the fattiness of the meat. The prime rib and tri-tip steak are both so juicy and tender that sauce is unnecessary.”

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Driving southward on MacDill or westward on Swann, the indiscriminating eye might only notice “SMOKEHOUSE” painted on the east side of the building in bold, black letters arranged vertically, and remain unaware that the building is a 4Rivers restaurant. The black 4Rivers logo hardly contrasts with the dark, wood paneling upon which it is mounted. The logo does not stand out like “SMOKEHOUSE” branded on both walls. However, the name does not matter, so much as what it is. It’s a humble joint. The restaurant presents barbecue, not a brand.

4Rivers Smokehouse founder John Rivers did not intend to start a restaurant, according to the information on the 4Rivers website. On the website’s “About” page, he describes the “humble beginnings” of the restaurant, which is reflected in the building itself. Now with ten locations throughout Florida, 4Rivers has remained true to its beginnings.

Walking into the restaurant, you see no pretension. Cafeteria-style seating gives a welcoming feel. To get your food, you walk up to the counter, where a glass barrier separates you from the food, and you choose your main dish and sides. The menu offers “smokehouse sandwiches,” which come with two “home style” sides. The “classic dinner plates” come with three sides and a biscuit. Other menu offerings include foods “from the smoker,” “signature stackers,” sides, salads, and kids’ meals. While the workers prepare your tray, you pay at the register—that is, if after moving along the line to the register, you don’t take a glance at the dessert counter, and realize that you have no choice but to get one of the mouth-watering desserts on the menu to complement your barbecue.

The Signature Angus Brisket pairs well with the 4Rivers “Signature sauce,” which South Tampa 4Rivers’ General Manager Nick West describes as a combination of the Carolinas and Southwest regions’ signatures barbecue sauces.

For the novice barbecue fan, let’s do a quick lesson on barbecue by region. Most barbecue sauces incorporate some combination of the following four ingredients: ketchup/tomatoes, mustard, vinegar, and molasses/brown sugar. The base of the sauce and quantities of each ingredient in the sauce vary by region.

East North Carolina barbecue sauce is traditionally vinegar- and ketchup-based while West North Carolina is more ketchup-based than its eastern counterpart and is usually made sweeter with the addition of brown sugar. South Carolina sauces are typically mustard- and/or vinegar-based. Memphis sauce is tomato- and vinegar-based. Kansas-city barbecue sauce is molasses- and tomato-based, so that it is characteristically sweet. Texas-style barbecue varies by region. Central Texas barbecue is light on the sauce, letting the meat stand alone.

The signature sauce at 4Rivers combines the barbecue styles of various regions to create a sauce that is, simultaneously, both unique and familiar to the barbecue lover. The brisket is the perfect vessel for the sauce, as it is brisket that is the star of the 4Rivers menu. 4Rivers hickory smokes its brisket overnight in one of its two smokers. According to West’s estimates, the South Tampa location goes through about 3500 lbs of brisket per week, selling an average of 900 lbs on Friday alone.

The brisket is a big seller rightly so. Its fatty cut gives a melts-in-your sensation. Add the signature sauce, and its tanginess will nicely counterbalance and complement the fattiness of the meat. The prime rib and tri-tip steak are both so juicy and tender that sauce is unnecessary.

Beef isn’t the only delicious meat 4Rivers is serving. Its smoked sliced pork is only one component of its top-seller, the Smokehouse Cuban. The Southern Pulled Pork, appropriately named, has the sweet taste of Southern-style barbecue after, like the brisket, it is hickory smoked overnight. The pulled pork is also mixed in with brisket to create the burnt ends, which are not traditional burnt-ends, but one of the best dishes nonetheless. The St. Louis Style Ribs

are fall-off-the-bone tender. 4Rivers also offers pulled chicken, which pairs well with its mustard sauce, and smoked turkey, which is brined for two days in a house-made brine.

4Rivers makes every item on the menu in-house, including all its sides, except its Mac & Cheese. Furthermore, most of the savory sides incorporate the smokehouse meats, ensuring that no piece of meat goes uneaten. 4Rivers renders its baked beans with brisket, which gives them a hearty flavor. The sauce is both thick and sweet. 4Rivers also cooks its green beans with ham hocks and its collard greens with smoked ham. Other savory sides include John’s Potato Salad, which contains freshly chopped herbs that provide a refreshing respite for the palate from the dish’s creaminess, and the smoked jalapenos, which are a best-seller. The jalapenos are freshly cored, filled with cream cheese, and then wrapped in bacon before hitting the smoker. Spicy-food lovers should delight in this dish. Because it is freshly cored, the jalapenos usually still contain some seeds, which give jalapenos their spicy kick. The corn is another savory side dish that has a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.

Sweet sides include sweet potato casserole, Krispy Kreme bread pudding, and challah-based bananas foster. If you think that the bread pudding and bananas foster should strictly fall under the dessert category, then you have not tried the other delectable treats that are on the dessert menu. The chocolate cupcake with chocolate icing is a chocolate-lover’s dream. The chocolate chunk brownie is fudge-like and moist. For the foodie who prefers cookies to chocolate, the Reese’s cookie is sure to please. Tampa-style and, more generally, Florida-style barbecue may not be featured on Food Network or the Thrillist as the nation’s best barbecue hotspots, but 4Rivers Smokehouse is definitely making a case for it.You can dine at the South Tampa location of 4Rivers Smokehouse Monday thru Thursday from 11 am to 8pm and Friday thru Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm. It is located at 623 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609.

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Nothing is better than a day spent being pampered at the spa. Unfortunately, more often than not we forget to have a spa day with the one friend in our lives that deserves the spoiling just as much as we do, our dogs. Healthy nails are an essential beauty necessity for both you and your four legged best friend.

It’s not unlikely to have a nail appointment set for once every two to three weeks to reward yourself with a shape, fill, and even a change in polish. Yet we often forget to treat our dogs because nail care for them is often seen as an inconvenient chore instead of a beauty and health must.

The beauty aspect of doing your dog’s nails is obvious. There are few things in life more fabulous than seeing a dog rock bright pink nail polish at the dog park. However, most importantly, there are many health benefits

of regularly maintaining dog’s nails that are often forgotten.

If your furry friend’s nails grow too long between trims it can actually cause them to walk incorrectly, which can lead to damage in their leg muscles and force the nail to become ingrown into their paw. Dogs can also lose their balance and traction while walking with nails that have grown too long and end up falling on the floor.

Nail trimming is essential for maintaining good health. If a dog’s nails are allowed to grow, they will curl over into a spiral shape; walking will become increasingly painful to the dog as they grow, putting pressure on the dog’s toes (a bit like walking in shoes that are too small). Another risk from bad nail care in dogs is torn nails, which can be very painful and lead to infections. Luckily, all of these

nail nightmares are easily avoidable when proper nail care is taken with your pet.

Veterinarians recommend that dog’s nails be trimmed once every three weeks similarly to the way you would take care of your own nails. The best way to go about trimming your pet’s nails is to use nail clippers that are shaped like scissors and small in size to trim around the tip of the nail (do not cut the quick), or, use a Dremel. A nail file, along with other products such as a healing pad cream and dog friendly nail polishes can also be used to re-create all the pampering of a regular manicure. If you are uncertain on how to do it, and afraid that you may hurt your dog, simply make an appointment at your Vet’s office or at a pet groomer and have them do it.

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IF YOUR FURRY FRIEND’S NAILS GROW TOO LONG BETWEEN TRIMS IT CAN ACTUALLY CAUSE THEM TO WALK INCORRECTLY, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE IN THEIR LEG MUSCLES.

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Finding the spring air a little harder to breathe in these days? Instead of checking into your nearest physician’s office for a script from the doctor try an alternative this April.

Halotherapy is an all natural holistic approach that has been displaying its health benefits since the mid-19th century. With its ability to alleviate respiratory, skin and immune system conditions at a relatively low cost, this authentic relaxing treatment has found popularity with celebrities and the general public alike. Following extensive research and evaluation in Europe, “the Russian Ministry of Public Health sanctioned Halotherapy / Dry Salt Aerosol Therapy as valid medical treatment” in 1990 and shortly after the innovative therapy spread. “In early 2000, Halotherapy was introduced into the Health Spa sector and spread rapidly in Europe and North America.”

New salt spas across the world have recreated the benefit of

natural salt caves by lining the interior treatment rooms with pink or white Himalayan salt deposits and blowing an airstream of fine sodium chloride particles into the space using a halogenerator. The natural disinfectant of salt draws out and combats bacteria in the body by expelling the contributors of illness at a controlled rate. With the comfort of the spa rooms kept between 68-73 degrees Fahrenheit and the use of light and sound additions, patients are able to escape to solace in 15-50 minute sessions. While breathing in the powerful substance most patrons read, catch up on a much needed nap or enjoy a massage, available in some facilities, during their salt sessions.

Halotherapy is not only found on land but now at sea as it has become a standard for European luxury cruise line companies such as MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Passengers can enjoy spa salt therapy whilst aboard their ships and traveling abroad.

What better way to combat potential travel ailments?

The beauty of this treatment welcomes all ages who wish to indulge in this alternative, complementary, and natural medical practice. From small children to the elderly, clients can find a wide range of help. Some seek routine detox and immune boost effects, or treatment for allergies, sinusitis and skin conditions such as psoriasis and acne. While this is not a cure, or to treat medical conditions, halotherapy is used as an additive treatment to assist in controlling patients’ varying symptoms.

The Salt Scene Orlando, under the supervision of Dr. Rupal Thakkar, chooses to use rare white Himalayan salt found deep in the mines of Asia along with pharmaceutical/medical grade sodium chloride, to treat a wide range of patients. Similar to spa choices locally, different room experiences can be chosen from when selecting the desired treatment experience.

Halotherapy is cautioned to be avoided by doctors during the acute or contagious phase of any illness, including severe colds and flus, infections, cardiac deficiency, high blood pressure, substance intoxication or uncontrolled hypertension.

Maybe this naturally trending experience is the solution you need in your life this spring and summer. As always consult a doctor before taking a dip in this salt pool.

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