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April 2025                                                                 April 2025                                                  PGA C.A.N.!, Page 15
      Professional Firefighters And Paramedics



      Of Palm Beach County



         This time of year, typically                      With these drier conditions,
      brings weather with less                          brush, grass and trees can become
      humidity, less rainfall and more                  very  dry,  very  quickly  which
      winds. These conditions can                       means  that  it  takes  only  a  small
      combine to create a higher fire                   source of ignition to start a fire.
      danger in our preserves, both                     If left unchecked, a wildland fire
      in Abacoa and in neighboring                      can spread rapidly and encroach
      wildland areas.                                   on residential and commercial
                                                        properties. Ignition sources include
                                                        discarded cigarettes, sparks from
                                                        off-road recreational vehicles used
                                                        in natural areas, and unfortunately,
                                                        the intentional actions to start a fire.
                                                           Reporting a fire immediately can help to prevent its   coming from, and even if you think it “may be nothing” call
                                                        spread, which in turn will help to reduce the loss of natural   anyway. We would much rather have it turn out to be minor,
                                                        areas, wildlife habitat, wildlife, and most importantly, will   than for there to be a delay, giving the fire time to spread.
                                                        help to reduce the risk of loss of personal property and life.     Please help to protect our natural resources by being
                                                           Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has all the resources   fire safety aware. Thank you.
                                                        available to mitigate any wildland fire and protect             Steen Eriksson
                                                        the  adjoining  residential  and  business  properties,  but    Legislative Aid North
                                                        notification must be made before action can be taken, so it     Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of
                                                        is vitally important, especially in the dry weather season,     Palm Beach County
                                                        to dial 9-1-1 to report any suspected or actual fire.           IAFF Local 2928
                                                           If you see or smell smoke but are not sure where it is       HOAN@iaff2928.com

         The Salty Zebra Bistro: Where European Tradition


         Meets Florida’s Fresh Ingredients




           Adding a fresh dimension to Tequesta’s  Rotating specials                                      feel equally comfortable celebrating special
         evolving culinary landscape, The Salty Zebra  feature whatever                                   occasions or enjoying a casual weeknight
         Bistro brings something delightfully different to  is freshest from                              dinner. A carefully curated wine list features
         the table. The restaurant offers a reimagined  local waters, from                                unique  selections from both Old  and  New
         approach to bistro classics that honors  grilled  swordfish                                      World producers, many unavailable elsewhere
         tradition while playfully pushing boundaries,  to their tuna                                     in the area.
         complementing  the area’s existing dining  tartare, a playful                                      Value-conscious diners will appreciate
         options with its own distinctive character.     riff on steak                                    the daily four-course prix fixe menu for $45,
           The creative force behind this exceptional  tartare complete                                   available from 5-6 PM, alongside happy hour
         establishment is Executive Chef and partner  with capers,                                        specials. The restaurant has also introduced
         David Chapman, whose impressive pedigree  cornichon, and                                         themed evenings, including “Bubbles and
         includes heading the kitchen at Daisies, a  quail egg.                                           Pearls” Tuesdays, where Chef David personally
         Michelin-recognized pasta destination in    Vegetarians                                          shucks oysters in the lounge – offering a half-
         Chicago, and serving as executive chef at  will find The Salty                                   dozen of three varieties with a flight of bubbles
         Green Zebra (recipient of a Michelin Green  Zebra particularly                                   for $30, plus $2 individual oysters all night.
         Star for sustainability). His diverse background  accommodating,                                   Wine enthusiasts should note the upcoming
         informs every aspect of The Salty Zebra’s menu,  reflecting                                      collaboration with locally-owned Wine Proxy
         where European techniques merge seamlessly  Chapman’s                                            for a special five-course wine dinner on April
         with locally sourced ingredients.               passion  for                                     7th, with limited seating available.
           “We wanted to create something different  plant-based                                            The Salty Zebra isn’t trying to reinvent the
         for the area,” explains Seamus O’Brien, who  cuisine honed during his years at Green  wheel, but rather to remind us why we fell in
         co-owns the restaurant with wife Stephanie  Zebra. “Creating thoughtful vegetarian dishes  love with the bistro concept in the first place
         and Chef David. “A place that respects  is about celebrating vegetables rather than  – honest, skillfully prepared food served in a
         culinary traditions but isn’t afraid to have  just removing meat,” Chapman explains. This  warm, welcoming environment. That they’ve
         some fun with them.”                            philosophy is evident in standout dishes like  managed to do so while adding their own
           That philosophy manifests brilliantly in  local lion’s mane mushrooms with Malaysian  distinctive flourishes makes them not just a
         dishes like their Burgundy escargot, which  curry and coconut squash velouté. “Our  welcome addition to Tequesta’s dining scene,
         adheres to classical preparation with a Pernod  vegetarian dishes are designed to be stars  but an essential one.
         garlic-parsley butter, and an 18-hour bone  on the menu, not afterthoughts.”
         beef broth French onion soup that would make    Even desserts receive the same attention
         Parisian bistro chefs nod in approval. Yet the  to detail, with options like coconut rice
         menu also reveals Chapman’s innovative spirit  pudding with caramelized local fruit, frosted
         in dishes like the dry-aged honey-glazed duck  pistachios, and passionfruit sorbet. The
         breast and their interpretation of steak frites –  Valrhona  chocolate  tart  finished  with  local
         a perfectly grilled picanha steak served with  banana  and  cassis  sorbet  exemplifies  their
         triple-cooked parmesan potato wedges and  commitment to combining world-class
         cognac-bone marrow au poivre sauce.             ingredients with local touches.
           The bistro’s commitment to quality is evident    The Salty Zebra’s appeal extends beyond
         in every aspect of the operation. All pastas are  its  food.  The  atmosphere  strikes  a  perfect
         made fresh daily in-house, including a standout  balance between sophisticated and relaxed
         lentil ravioli served with house-made Italian  – a convivial bistro environment where diners
         sausage, broccolini, and Marcelli Formaggi
         pecorino, finished with 12-year balsamic
         vinegar. The
         seafood program
         shines in dishes
         like their local
         red snapper with
         butter poached
         Key West pink
         shrimp, sweet
         corn bisque, and
         andouille – a                                    377 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter, 33469
         clever Florida take                               Tues-Thurs 5-9 And Fri-Sat 5-10
         on a traditional
         seafood boil.                                             561-250-6350
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