June 2006 - The Parklander Magazine

Consumer Insider AlertLittle Birdie Likes a Nice Ride…A friend of mine has been ranting and raving about somerestoration work she had done on a car given to her son recently, whenhe turned 16 years old. Premiere Body Stop at 5001 North FederalHighway in Pompano Beach is responsible for this transformationfrom just “a ride” to “remarkable!”Owners Summer and Carl Jobson, Parkland residents themselves,boast that there is no job too big or small for Premier Body Stop. Theyspecialize in auto collision repair and restoration and have been inbusiness locally since 1992.In the case of a badly needed facelift for a 16-year-old’s car, a littleTLC went a long way toward providing teenage happiness. Premierewill work on major repairs as well as those nasty little scratches anddings that show up out of nowhere. So if your car needs a little extracare, or maybe as a special surprise for Dad this Father's Day, makePremier Body Stop your next call.For your car’s innards, you might want to check out AactionTransmission, where another friend had a good experience. She says,“Not only did they show great integrity, they took time to explaineverything without treating me as most auto repair shops treatwomen—like I'd never get it anyway, so why bother. Manager MarcFalk and owner Charlie DiGiovanni actually talked with me like theyknew I had a brain!” Take action at Aaction Transmission, 10936 WilesRoad in Coral Springs.Little Birdie is in the mood for reading...Where can you find literally, a million books that dad might love? Trythe newly reopened Books A Million at 3825 West HillsboroBoulevard in Deerfield Beach. The men in my life tend to gravitatetoward hard-core, manly subjects when they shop for books. Theywant to read about cars, the military, history and sports. At BooksA Million, you won’t find a few books on the shelf—you’ll find nearlya million books!If your guy is more intellectual, never fear. There is plenty of classicliterature and lots of political reads. If Dad is into cooking barbeque,you’ll find books here to inspire him. This place also has a massiveselection of magazines to suit any dad, husband or grandpa. If youcan’t find what you want, a helpful, friendly staff member will pointyou in the right direction or order what you need. There’s also a greatrewards program that offers discounts on all books (even sale items),magazines and goodies from the coffee bar. There are a millionreads—and a million reasons—to check out Books A Million.Little Birdie wants a manly meal...If you’re looking for authentic German food at its best in a quaint,unassuming atmosphere, try the Old Vienna Café in Coral Springs at4611 University Drive. This is the place to be! You’ll be feelingpampered with some of the best service in town.The menu is perfect for any budget and it boasts some of the mosttempting German delights you’ll ever taste, as well as some special,Old Vienna twists on traditional fare.Believe this little birdie—you’ll never leave hungry or disappointed.Dad will be thrilled about getting a heaping helping of a terrific mealand you’ll proclaim the dessert menu absolutely divine. This is one ofthe best finds in our area, so take your dad to Old Vienna Café forFather's Day!This column is contributed by a Parkland resident who, for obvious reasons,chooses to remain anonymous. Neither the contributor nor the Parklanderreceives any consideration from the establishments reviewed.P600the PARKLANDER75