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ISLAND GUIDE

: Shopping, Dining and Exploring

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Contents WORTH AVENUE

FEATURES

52 Island Itinerary

Whether you relish time spent outdoors, reviewing local bites or perusing boutiques on the Avenue, there’s a carefully crafted itinerary just for you.

BY CHRISTIANA LILLY

56 Polo Season

Haute couture is inspired by the world’s oldest team sport on the grounds of Santa Rita Polo Farm.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LYALL ASTON

66

Palm Beach Prominence

Palm Beach has served as the winter playground for the rich and famous, and we look at some of the biggest names who have stolen away to the island.

BY CHRISTIANA LILLY

70

Artistic License

Enter the artists’ studio to explore the craftsmanship behind the Avenue’s jewelers.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY IAN JACOB; STYLING BY LORI PIERINO

76 Window Shopping

Embrace the Palm Beach aesthetic with stylings from the finest boutiques on the Avenue.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW MILLAR

St. John pants, jacket, shell and bag from St. John Boutique Palm Beach

14 President’s Letter

Welcome to Worth Avenue, a timeless sanctuary of elegance, craftsmanship and sophistication.

BY FRANK STEINHART

18 Worth Avenue Association

Worth Avenue Association members are dedicated to their customers, and to the legacy of this storied shopping street.

25 Island Notes

The love story behind Worth Avenue’s mainstay restaurants, must-haves for the Palm Beach host, things to do on the island, and how to enjoy the sun without the burn.

BY TYLER CHILDRESS, MARIA SILVEIRA AND NILA DO SIMON

44 Vias

The Avenue is dotted with hidden enclaves, or vias, offering lush courtyards, sculpture gardens, distinctive boutiques and restaurants—and a little magic. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY RABINOWITZ

50 For Men Only

Bring home that piece of Palm Beach style with these must-have pieces for every man’s wardrobe. BY

GREGG BELETSKY

84 Exploring South Florida

For those rare moments you step off the island, explore the cultural institutions and entertainment venues that abound from Palm Beach County down to Miami-Dade. BY STAFF

90 Dining and Accommodations

The internationally renowned resorts, luxury hotels and wide range of dining options that call Palm Beach and Worth Avenue home. BY STAFF

96 Parting Shot

This year’s Worth Avenue Association Community Partner of Choice is the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, guardians of our community’s history. BY TYLER CHILDRESS

ON THE COVER

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lyall Aston

LOCATION: Santa Rita Polo Farm in Wellington, Florida

MODEL: Carola Remer/Next Model Management

STYLIST: Anna Zgurovskaya/Agency Gerard Artists

HAIR & MAKEUP: Virginia Le Fay using MAC Cosmetics/ Agency Gerard Artists

ART DIRECTOR: Lori Pierino

FASHION: Staud dress from Saks Palm Beach; necklace and bracelet from Mariko

The Splendor of Worth Avenue

In a world that often rushes past the finer things, Worth Avenue stands as a timeless sanctuary of elegance, craftsmanship and sophistication—where the art of personal service and curated luxury reign supreme. For over a century, Worth Avenue has been synonymous with this distinguished lifestyle, evolving in brilliance while preserving its heritage as a pinnacle of refined living.

As we usher in this new season, Worth Avenue continues to enchant with its captivating blend of legacy and innovation. Our renowned promenade now welcomes even more illustrious fashion houses, iconic luxury brands, world-class culinary experiences and internationally acclaimed art galleries. Each addition elevates the splendor of Worth Avenue, further entrenching it as the unrivaled heart of luxury in Palm Beach.

This season, we invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of Worth Avenue, beginning with our cherished traditions and exciting new experiences. Every Wednesday, you can explore the rich history of Worth Avenue through our exclusive Historical Walking Tours, where the stories of Palm Beach’s glamorous past come to life. We are proud to announce that proceeds from ticket sales this season will benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and its captivating exhibit, “Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches.” Your participation in these tours will help support this important initiative, preserving the legacy of Palm Beach tourism for future generations.

With unmatched hospitality and an unwavering dedication to excellence, we look forward to welcoming you to Worth Avenue, where every visit is an invitation to experience something extraordinary. After all, to experience Palm Beach in its truest form, one must first experience Worth Avenue.

Warmest regards,

Frank Steinhart

President, Worth Avenue Association

• Worth Avenue magazine

• Official Worth Avenue map

• Worth Avenue website

• Worth Avenue social media

• Representation in the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

MISSION STATEMENT

The Worth Avenue Association, a not-for-profit formed in 1938, was established by a diverse business community with a shared vision for a unique and historic setting, just footsteps from the Atlantic Ocean.

The Association actively serves Worth Avenue business members and the community through advertising, sponsorship of local events, social activities and charitable endeavors, and regular networking events.

The Association’s primary goal is to promote, preserve and enhance the Worth Avenue business district befitting the Town of Palm Beach, while maintaining a welcoming and professional environment.

“If you haven’t been to Worth Avenue… you haven’t been to Palm Beach”

WHAT WE DO!

• Worth Avenue advertising

• Monthly member breakfast meetings

• Communication distribution

• Holiday tree lighting

• Seasonal shopping events

• Historical walking tours

• Community partner of choice

• Voice to town council

• Beach clean-ups

• Parking validation booklets

• Worth Avenue beautification

• Special events

assatly’s Inc., a Palm Beach tradition since 1923, is celebrating 100 years in business. Brothers Robert and Edward Kassatly joined their father Sam in the late 1950s and have been working together ever since to serve the needs of its discriminating clientele. The store is based on a tradition of personal service, unique merchandising and an uncompromising commitment to quality and customer service–qualities that undoubtedly contributed to the Kassatly brothers being honored as business leaders of the year for 1993 by the Palm Beach Daily News and awarded the prestigious Worth Avenue One and Only Award for 1997.

The shop’s specialties include the finest collections of custom designed Madeira linens for the table, bed and bath, as well as a large selection of hand-embroidered ladies and men’s handkerchiefs made especially for Kassatly’s. In addition to imported linens, Kassatly’s also carries a very fine line of domestic linens, American and European ladies, mens, and childrens sleepwear, cashmere sweaters, and a few select items in men’s sportswear. Special themes such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, golf, tennis, sea life, and assorted horse themes endow the store’s linens with a whimsical charm–and a personal touch.

Board Of Directors

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Frank Steinhart

561/655-6857

STUBBS & WOOTTON

VICE PRESIDENT

Daren Rubenfeld

561/749-2136

DAREN RUBENFELD LAW

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

José Duran

561/655-9745

AL FRESCO

HOSPITALITY GROUP

TREASURER

Michael Maus

561/655-1141

MAUS & HOFFMAN

DIRECTORS:

Sherry Frankel*

561/655-1996

SHERRY FRANKEL’S MELANGERIE

Alle Giasullo

561/366-7969 G/FORE

Katie Green

561/366-1203

DEA FINE LINENS

Marley Herring*

561/721-1022

MARLEY’S PALM BEACH COLLECTION

Edward Kassatly*

561/655-5655

KASSATLY‘S

John Maus* 561/655-1141 MAUS & HOFFMAN

Lisa Rectenwald 561/919-9090

CAROLINA HERRERA

Jeffrey Sabean 561/659-6090

TIFFANY & CO.

John Surovek* 561/832-0422

SUROVEK GALLERY

Vasi Vasileva 561/650-0030 BRIONI

Sarah Wetenhall 561/531-5417

THE COLONY HOTEL PALM BEACH

Gregg Beletsky* Worth Avenue Ambassador WORTH AVENUE MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTOR

*Indicates past president

ADMINISTRATOR

Faith Spencer

WORTH AVENUE ASSOCIATION

256 Worth Avenue, Suite 312 Palm Beach, FL 33480

561/659-6909 faith@worth-avenue.com info@worth-avenue.com worth-avenue.com @worthavenuepalmbech

1000 Clint Moore Road, Suite 103

Boca Raton, FL 33487

561/997-8683

bocamag.com

PUBLISHER Margaret Mary Shuff

GROUP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Christiana Lilly

MANAGING EDITOR John Thomason

WEB EDITOR Tyler Childress

CONTRIBUTORS Gregg Beletsky Nila Do Simon

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Lori Pierino

EDITORIAL INTERN Maria Silveira

PHOTOGRAPHERS Lyall Aston Aaron Bristol

Ian Jacob Andrew Millar

PRODUCTION MANAGER Rafael Quiñones

GRAPHIC DESIGNER James Karpinen

CONTROLLER Jeanne Greenberg

DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Nicole G. Ruth

ACCOUNT MANAGERS

Karen S. Kintner, Jenna Russo

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Gail Eagle

CUSTOMER SERVICES/VIDEO EDITOR David Shuff

PUBLISHERS OF Boca Raton, Delray Beach, 1926, Worth Avenue, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Annual, Salt Lake, Utah Bride and Groom, Utah Style & Design

“Always the best.”

William H. Maus, founder (1939)

This has been our guiding principle these 80 years – to offer the world’s best clothing with service of equal excellence.

Classic and current, dress or casual, elegant and easy, for any occasion.

SOLEMARE

BRIONI

ARTIOLI

RAVAZZOLO

MAGNANNI

SANT’ANDREA

STEFANO RICCI

PAUL & SHARK

HAMILTON SHIRTS

EMMANUELE MAFFEIS

ZIMMERLI OF SWITZERLAND

HAWICO OF SCOTLAND

ZANELLA TROUSERS

PANTHARELLA

BERNARD ZINS

STETSON HATS

DEREK ROSE

ALDEN

Association Members

2025 Members

120% LINO

339 Worth Avenue

561/833-0711

Men’s and Women’s Apparel

AL FRESCO

RESTAURANT & BAR

Palm Beach Par 3

Golf Course

2345 S. Ocean Blvd.

561/273-4130

Waterfront Dining

ACQUA CAFÉ

2875 S. Ocean Blvd., Suite 103

561/547-0005

Modern-Coastal Cuisine

AERIN

33 Via Mizner

561/623-0906 Apparel

AKRIS

150 Worth Avenue

The Esplanade 561/839-1830

Women’s Apparel

AMATE

333 Worth Avenue

786/934-2991

Women’s and Men’s Resort Wear

APOLLO PARKING

405 Hibiscus Avenue

561/659-4979

Parking Lot and Valet

BICE RISTORANTE

PALM BEACH

313 Worth Avenue, Via Bice 561/835-1600

Italian Cuisine

BOTTEGA VENETA

239 Worth Avenue

561/833-3701

Leather Goods

THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL

301 Australian Avenue

561/655-7740

Hotel/Condos

THE BREAKERS

PALM BEACH

1 South County Road

561/655-6611

Resort

BRIONI

251 Worth Avenue

561/650-0030

Men’s Apparel

BUCHERER

175 Worth Avenue

561/832-8812

Jewelry & Watches

CAFÉ DELAMAR

326 Peruvian Avenue #4

561/659-3174

Breakfast, Lunch Café, Catering

CAROLINA HERRERA

150 Worth Avenue

The Esplanade

561/919-9090

Women’s Apparel, Accessories & Beauty

CASA BRANCA

344 Worth Avenue

561/301-9996

Home Furnishings

CERVERA REAL ESTATE

205 Worth Avenue, Suite 321

561/281-3253

Real Estate

CHANEL

301 Worth Avenue

561/655-1550 Apparel

CHARLESTON

SHOE COMPANY

28 Via Mizner

561/286-7500

Shoes

CHARLOTTE KELLOGG

228 Worth Avenue

561/820-2402

Women’s Apparel

CHRISTOFLE

150 Worth Avenue

The Esplanade

561/833-1978

Silver, Tableware, Gifts

CHURCHILL CIGAR COMPANY

329 Worth Avenue, Suite 6, Via Roma

561/631-8877

Cigar Lounge

THE COLONY PALM BEACH

155 Hammon Avenue

561/655-5430

Hotel

DANIELLA ORTIZ

FERRAGAMO

200 Worth Avenue

561/659-0602

256 Worth Avenue, Via Amore 561/366-0008 Leather Goods

DAREN RUBENFELD LAW

247A Worth Avenue

561/749-2136 Law Service

DAVID YURMAN

249 Worth Avenue

561/990-4069 Jewelry

DEA FINE ITALIAN LINENS

341 Worth Avenue 561/366-1203 Fine Linens

DREAM LUXURY CRUISES

205 Worth Avenue 561/247-7775 Travel Services

DTR MODERN GALLERIES

408 Hibiscus Avenue 561/366-9387

Art Gallery

E AU PALM BEACH RESORT AND SPA

100 S. Ocean Boulevard Manalapan 561/533-6000

Resort

EDWARD BEINER, PURVEYOR OF FINE EYEWEAR

150 Worth Avenue Esplanade 561/832-2020

Fine Eyewear

ESPLANADE

150 Worth Avenue 212/546-0865

Shopping Center

Men’s & Women’s Italian Footwear and Accessories

FLOWERS OF WORTH AVENUE

205 Worth Avenue

561/514-0660

Floral

FRASCIONE GALLERY

256 Worth Avenue Via Amore

561/444-2072

Art Gallery

THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT

2800 S. Ocean Boulevard 561/582-2800

Resort

G/FORE

225A Worth Avenue

561/366-7969

Men’s & Women’s Golf

Apparel, Footwear and Accessories

GRAFF

230 Worth Avenue

561/355-9292

Jewelry

GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB

13444 Southfields Road, Wellington

561/373-0073

Affiliate Member

GREENLEAF & CROSBY

236 Worth Avenue

561/655-5850

Jewelry and Watches

GUCCI

225 Worth Avenue

561/655-6955

Apparel/Leather Goods

Akris

Gucci

DTR Modern Galleries

Association Members

HAMILTON JEWELERS

215 Worth Avenue

561/659-6788

Jewelry

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

300 N. Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach

561/832-4164

Non-Profit Partner

IKE BEHAR

317 Worth Avenue

305/557-5212

Menswear

IL PAPIRO

347 Worth Avenue

561/833-5696

Italian Hand-Decorated Papers and Gift Shop

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

219 Worth Avenue

561/670-2920

Jewelry and Watches

JAEGER-LECOULTRE

223 Worth Avenue

561/855-2167

Jewelry and Watches

J. MCLAUGHLIN

225 Worth Avenue 561/655-5973 Apparel

JENNIFER GARRIGUES INC.

308 Peruvian Avenue

561/659-7376

Interior Design, Home Furnishings

K ASSATLY’S

250 Worth Avenue

561/655-5655

Fine Linens, Gifts, Apparel

LILLY PULITZER

240 Worth Avenue

561/653-8282 Apparel

LORO PIANA

247 Worth Avenue

561/833-7017

Women’s & Men’s Italian Apparel, Leather Goods, Accessories

LOVE BINETTI

313 ½ Worth Avenue, Suite E1 Via Bice

561/355-0507 Apparel

LUGANO DIAMONDS

150 Worth Avenue, Suite 137 The Esplanade 561/318-8671

Jewelry

LUXURY PR GROUP

205 Worth Avenue

561/843-9554

PR, Media

MARIKO

329 Worth Avenue

561/655-5770

Jewelry, Apparel

MARINA ST. BARTH

313 ½ Worth Avenue, Via Bice 561/446-0818

Women’s Resort Wear

MARLEY’S PALM BEACH COLLECTION

256 Worth Avenue Via Amore

561/721-1022

Apparel

MAUS & HOFFMAN

312 Worth Avenue

561/655-1141

Fine Men’s & Women’s Apparel/Leather Goods

M AX MARA

206 Worth Avenue

561/832-0069

Apparel

MINDFUL DIVORCE, PA

205 Worth Avenue, Suite 303

561/537-8227

Professional Service

MORGENTHAL FREDERICS

311 Worth Avenue

561/655-3937

Fine Eyewear

ONE PARKING

150 Worth Avenue

The Esplanade 561/833-7222

Parking Garage and Valet

OUMERE

256 Worth Avenue, Via Amore

561/221-2170

Skin Care & Cosmetics

PALM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

400 Royal Palm Way, Suite 106

561/655-3282

Community Service

PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED

P.O. Box 3344

561/472-1902

Magazine Publisher

PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION

139 N. County Road #26

561/820-8118

Affiliate Member

PANERAI BOUTIQUE

221 A Worth Avenue

561/655-5850

Watches

PERUVIAN AVENUE CORP. P.O. Box 2561

561/793-1148

Real Estate

P ETER MILLAR

256 Worth Avenue

561/833-8332

Men’s Apparel

PICCOLO GELATO

339 Worth Avenue Via Mizner

561/814-5966

Authentic Gelato

PICCOLO MONDO

87 Via Mizner

561/655-9599

Food Boutique

PIZZA AL FRESCO

14 Via Mizner

561/832-0032

Restaurant/Casual Dining

P RATESI

400 Hibiscus Avenue

561/530-3894

Luxury Italian Linens

PROVIDENT JEWELRY & FINE ART

226 A Worth Avenue

561/833-0550

Fine Jewelry & Fine Art

PUCCI

150 Worth Avenue

The Esplanade 561/655-7070

Women’s Apparel

RANGONI FIRENZE SHOES

323 Worth Avenue 561/832-1601

Italian Shoes

RAPTIS RARE BOOKS

329 Worth Avenue, Suite 2 561/508-3479

Antiquarian Book Firm

RENATO’S

87 Via Mizner

561/655-9745

Fine Italian Dining

Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry Collection

RICHTERS OF PALM BEACH

224 Worth Avenue

561/655-0774

Jewelry

ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY

2 Via Parigi

561/508-6174

Art Gallery

SHARIS

334 Worth Avenue

561/791-6622

Women’s Apparel

SHERRY FRANKEL’S MELANGERIE

256 Worth Avenue, Via Amore 561/655-1996

Gifts, Accessories

SKY CAP CORP. | SKY

MAX TRAVEL

205 Worth Avenue, Suite 201 212/340-0317

Luxury Travel Agency

ST. JOHN BOUTIQUE

256 Worth Avenue

561/833-5564

Women’s Apparel

STEFANIE’S

256 Worth Avenue, Via Amore 561/318-8323

Women’s Apparel

STUBBS & WOOTTON

340 Worth Avenue 561/655-6857

Shoes

SUROVEK GALLERY

349 Worth Avenue

561/832-0422

Art Gallery

TAMARA COMOLLI FINE JEWELRY COLLECTION

150 Worth Avenue

The Esplanade 561/399-7779

Jewelry

Association Members

TIDELINE PALM BEACH

OCEAN RESORT & SPA

2842 S. Ocean Blvd.

561/934-4040

Boutique Hotel & Spa

TIFFANY & CO.

259 Worth Avenue

561/659-6090

Jewelry, Gifts, Fine Leather

TRIANON/SEAMAN

SCHEPPS

337 Worth Avenue

561/802-4410

Jewelry

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

202 Worth Avenue

561/655-6767

Jewelry & Watches

VIA BICE WORTH AVENUE LLC

313 ½ Worth Avenue

561/895-3123

Property Management

VIA MIZNER WORTH AVENUE LLC

90 Via Mizner

561/895-3123

Property Management

VIA ROMA CAFE

329 Worth Avenue, Suite 5 Via Roma

561/249-1646

European Takeout Cafe

VILEBREQUIN

335 Worth Avenue

561/835-0170

Swimwear

VINETA HOTEL PALM BEACH

363 Cocoanut Row

561/308-3372

Oetker Collection Masterpiece Hotel

WILLIAM R. EUBANKS INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.

4 Via Parigi

561/805-9335

Interior Design

WORTH AVENUE MAGAZINE

1000 Clint Moore Road, Suite 103 Boca Raton

561/997-8683

Magazine Publishing

WORTH AVENUE YACHTS

150 Worth Avenue, Suite 136

The Esplanade

561/833-4462

Yacht Sales, Brokerage

YAFA SIGNED JEWELS

234 Worth Avenue

561/652-2085

Vintage Jewels

ZEGNA

212 Worth Avenue

561/327-9447

Men’s Apparel

Trianon/Seaman Schepps

Via Bice

THE HOUSE OF PRATESI

400 HIBISCUS AVENUE, PALM BEACH

THAT’S AMORE

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Risotto alla Aragosta (lobster risotto)

Ravioli alla Caprese from Renato’s; right: Renato’s owners José Duran and Arlene Desiderio

AARON BRISTOL

ANDREW MILLAR

La Dolce Vita

Renato’s honors the legacy of its founder with an unparalleled commitment to hospitality and fine Italian fare

Arlene Desiderio still vividly remembers the day, more than 35 years ago, that she married Renato Desiderio in the courtyard of Via Mizner, just outside Renato’s restaurant.

“I got all dressed up, and Renato was dressed in regular clothes, sweeping the terrace,” recalls Arlene. “My people were arriving from Miami, and it was really funny to see.” But that’s just the way Renato was, says Arlene. “It was important for him. … He was very picky about all the details in the restaurant.”

Arlene and Renato’s marriage lasted for 10 years before Renato passed away after battling lung cancer for more than a decade. Renato had told Arlene that he was sick before they married, and he asked if she was sure she wanted to go through with it. “I said I’ll do it for a year, for 10, for anything,” says Arlene.

Renato’s celebrated its 37th anniversary in December of last year, and for the last 26 years has been under the care of Arlene and her son, José Duran, who have lovingly continued Renato’s legacy.

“Renato was the most beautiful human being you ever wanted to meet,” Duran said of his stepfather. “When he passed away, it was a very dark time because he was everything and, to this day, he’s in these walls. Now, it’s become about honoring him.”

In its 37 years, Renato’s has undergone several changes, such as expanding to the nearby former retail spaces of the via to add private dining rooms for more intimate occasions. Its beautiful courtyard, where Renato and Arlene were wed, has gone on to host countless other weddings, anniversaries and family celebrations.

“There have been people that came here as kids that have gotten engaged in the restaurant,” says Duran. “Now we start to see [their] newborns that come through.”

At its core, Renato’s is a love story come true—the love between Arlene and Renato,

Costoletta di Vitello (center cut veal chop)

Arlene and Renato Desiderio on the day of their wedding

and the love of food and all things la dolce vita. “Renato’s is a combination of not only the architecture that we’re surrounded with, but the spirit that he left, the spirit of genuine hospitality, really taking care of people,” says Duran.

As for the cuisine, the phrase that Duran likes to use is “continental with a heavy Italian accent.” The menu features the finest of traditional Italian fare, with hearty dishes of homemade pastas and sauces, fresh local ingredients and robust flavor. Duran says about half of the menu is the same as when the restaurant first opened, including the pennette alla Caprese, a favorite dish of Renato that comes from his home of Capri, Italy.

“It’s important to be who you are, because food trends come and go, but the classics, the basics, the essentials, they remain the same,” says Duran.

Though the dining landscape of Palm Beach has changed over the years, there’s a unique, timeless appeal to Renato’s that brings generation after generation through its doors.

“This is not a corporate machine,” says Duran. “This is truly a place that you come and take a deep breath and have beautiful food, and look at beautiful things and be treated with a smile.”

THE TOAST OF WORTH AVENUE

This year we’re toasting with the Calabri, a new cocktail created by Renato’s Bar Manager and Sommelier Jason Saake that pays homage to the Calabrian region of Italy.

“With this drink you’re just basically getting fresh, fresh, fresh,” says Saake. The cocktail combines fresh basil leaves, freshly squeezed lemon juice and a single blueberry (“It has to be one blueberry,” emphasizes Saake) with fine Italian gin, vodka and liqueur to produce a beverage that is a balance of citrusy, sweet and herbaceous. The Calabri is served on the rocks in a highball glass with a basil leaf and blueberry garnish.

CALABRI

• Malfy Gin

• Vulcanica vodka

• Italicus Orange

• Bergamot liqueur

• Lemon juice

• Simple syrup

• Two basil leaves

• One blueberry

Above: Renato’s Bar Manager and Sommelier, Jason Saake; below: Calabri cocktail

An immaculate table setting at Renato’s

WARM & WELCOMING

Wow your overnight guests with these chic and cozy ideas that give an extra treat to their retreat.

Island Notes

HOME | BY NILA DO SIMON

Guest What

Turn your guest space into a home away from home with these inspiring ideas from Worth Avenue’s best home purveyors.

Interior designer Jennifer Garrigues’ best advice to make visitors feel welcome in your home? Keep it calm and relaxing.

“A guest bedroom should be inviting, romantic and comfortable,” says Garrigues. “I like to use calm paint colors for the walls to set a relaxing, softer palette, while still using eye-catching textile patterns.”

The interior designer offers seven tips to help welcome your most cherished out-of-towner into your home.

• Dress the bed in clean, fresh sheets and cloud-like pillows.

• Good lighting near the bed for night readers and full sheer drapery to let in the sunlight for the early risers.

• I always make sure to leave a sleeping mask for guests who enjoy sleeping late.

• Include a small desk and chair for their laptop, as many people are working remotely nowadays.

• I love to add interesting artwork to give guests something to talk about, and, of course, fresh flowers.

• Make sure the closet and drawers are clear for guests to unpack and feel at home.

• The smallest details, such as a new toothbrush and toothpaste, or maybe having a cozy robe and extra plush towels, can make a world of difference.

MOONLIGHT SONATA

Hang a conversation starter on the wall with pieces acquired by local galleries, like this painting “Mondscheinfahrt (Moolight ride)” by Thomas Hartmann, by Rosenbaum Contemporary, 2 Via Parigi, Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561/508-6174, rosenbaumcontemporary.com

WINE NOT

Add whimsy and humor to your guest’s stay with this spilled wine artwork that is handmade in the Philippines, Frankel’s Melangerie, 256 Worth Ave., 561/655-1996

COVER UP

Give guests the ultimate in comfort with the Treccia robe, with a design that is embroidered on a soft cotton terry base and finished with matching bias-tape edges applied by hand, by Pratesi, 400 Hibiscus Ave., 561/530-3894

A guest room should serve as a home away from home.

SOOTHING SERENITY

These low, rectangular baskets handwoven in Italy are made from smooth, water-resistant and washable bonded leather, making them as functional in the guest bath as they are beautiful, by Dea Fine Linens, 341 Worth Ave., 561/366-1203, deafinelinens.com

HOLY SMOKES

Celebrate special moments with your traveling friends with The Davidoff Millennium Robusto, which offers a smooth, balanced profile with rich flavors that elevate any occasion, by Churchill Cigar Company, 329 Worth Ave., 561/631-8877

FROM LEAD:

Clockwise from top left: Porcelain vase, handmade in France, by Christofle, 150 Worth Ave., 561/832-0303, christofle.com; embroidered white terry towels, by Dea Fine Linens, 341 Worth Ave., 561/366-1203, deafinelinens. com; Tre Righe linen marked by crisp lines in Egyptian cotton percale, by Pratesi, 400 Hibiscus Ave., 561/530-3894

TO HAVE & TO HOLD

This versatile silver-plated bowl with a round braided base has multiple uses for your guest space, including holding sweets or fruit, and serving as an aperitif bowl, by Christofle, 150 Worth Ave., 561/832-0303, christofle.com

COVER UP

This lightweight Dip-Dyed Throw combines luxuriously soft 100% baby alpaca with a sophisticated ombré design that is specially woven and then hand-dyed by artisans in small pots over an open fire, by Casa Branca, 344 Worth Ave., 561/462-3331, casabranca.com

& Crosby

Greenleaf & Crosby : Celebrating 130 Years in Palm Beach

Running the gamut from extraordinary jewelry to fine Swiss watches, this venerated establishment is a destination for discerning customers from around the world.

ounded in 1868 by Florida pioneers Damon Greenleaf and J.H. Crosby, Greenleaf & Crosby followed Henry Flagler’s journey south, establishing fine jewelry stores in south Florida resort communities. The company became known for introducing some of the most iconic European jewelry and watch brands to its American clientele, most notably Van Cleef & Arpels and Patek Philippe. Now entering its 130th season on the Island, Greenleaf & Crosby is expanding again: Win and Natalie Betteridge, the current owners, have opened watch boutiques with Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC Schaffhausen, and Panerai on Worth Avenue.

Greenleaf & Crosby is home to many of the world’s finest jewelry designers, including Verdura, Buccellati, Marina B, Vhernier, Fernando Jorge, Mark Davis, Goshwara, Peggy Guinness, Aletto Brothers, Marco Bicego, and Robert Procop.  On the watch side, the flagship store offers a wide range of certified pre-owned timepieces from the most coveted Swiss brands, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin.

Customer service is truly the Greenleaf & Crosby hallmark.  Services on premises include jewelry repair and custom construction, jewelry design, appraising and purchasing. Staff experience exceeds 200 years in fine jewelry!

1) Verdura Gold and Diamond Sun Cuff, $79,500.

2) Pre-owned Patek Philippe Chronograph, price upon request.

3) Picchiotti Xpandable™ Diamond Band Rings, ranging from $3,500 to $300,000.

4) 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Large Wood, Gold & Diamond Clematis Earrings and Brooch, $25,000 and $22,000.

5) De Grisogono Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Earrings, $150,000.

Island Notes

BEAUTY | BY NILA DO SIMON

SUN IS SHINING

The weather is sweet, and that makes us want to head outdoors. But before you do, it’s best to give your skin another layer of coverage from the sun. Discover the best ways to help protect your skin along Worth Avenue.

The Golden Rule

When it comes to sun protection, there are some non-negotiables—like wearing sunscreen and covering up. Thankfully, these local options will more than satisfy your skin care needs and desires.

EYE SPY

Specialty eyewear maker Morgenthal Frederics has been in business since 1913. Their shades take inspiration from everything from butterflies to the ‘90s fashion comeback.

MORGENTHAL FREDERICS

311 Worth Ave., Palm Beach

561/655-3937

morgenthalfrederics.com

HAIR,

HAIR

Keratase’s Chroma Absolu Thermique Heat Protecting Serum is a heat-protecting spray for color-treated hair that’s proven to reduce frizz and protect the hair fiber from external aggressors, like the sun (provides up to 450-degree heat protection).

THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL

301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach 561/655-7740 thebraziliancourt.com

FROM THE TOP DOWN

Play in comfort and elegance with G/Fore’s collection of polo tops, which are equipped with UV protection for an added layer of defense.

G/FORE

225 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561/366-7969 gfore.com

HAT TIP

Stay stylish and protected from the sun with Wallaroo Hat Company, a brand that is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, thanks in part to each hat’s UPF 30 or higher rating.

MARLEY’S PALM BEACH COLLECTION

256 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561/721-1022

marleyspalmbeachcollection.com

COOL DOWN

After a day in the sun, cool down at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach with its Cool Aloe Recovery 50-minute treatment that helps soothe, rehydrate, protect and boost your skin’s natural resilience with ingredients such as desert aloe, organic lavender, cucumber and calendula.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT PALM BEACH

2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach 561/582-2800

THE DAILY

Image Skincare’s Daily Prevention Advanced Smart Blend Mineral Moisturizer SPF 75 is a color-correcting daily moisturizer with advanced technology that soothes, neutralizes redness, and boosts hydration. This all reinforces the skin’s vital moisture barrier while providing broad spectrum mineral sunscreen protection for compromised or sensitive skin.

EAU SPA

100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan 561/540-4960 eaupalmbeach.com

FROM LEAD: SUNGLASSES

MORGENTHAL FREDERICS, 311 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/655-3937; morgenthalfrederics.com

SUN VISOR

MARLEY’S PALM BEACH COLLECTION, 256 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/721-1022; marleyspalmbeachcollection.com

Science of Skin Care

ew to Worth Avenue is Oumere, the first brickand-mortar store for the skin care brand by Wendy Ouriel. With a background in cellular biology, Ouriel tapped into her science knowhow, beakers, droppers and research to create skin care backed up with science—especially when it comes to sun damage. It’s just one of the many skin care concerns she covers in her extensive consultations to curate a one-year skin care plan.

NWHAT ARE SIGNS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO THE SUN?

I can usually tell if their skin looks thickened—it has an extreme sagginess to it that’s not just from normal aging, it’s more profound; and deeper wrinkles in addition to some dark spots.

HOW DO YOU TREAT SUN DAMAGE?

I researched ways to reverse sunburn over many years, and I found that there were two ingredients throughout the literature that seemed to show the most promise: green tea extract and broccoli sprout extract. It’s such a rare ingredient I can’t order it. I make it myself every week.

HOW DOES THE EXTRACT WORK?

I found that if I put [broccoli sprout extract] on a sunburn, the sunburn goes away within two days, and I get no peeling. … I put that broccoli sprout extract into a very strong serum called UV-R, and in there is the broccoli sprout extract, the green tea extract and a bunch of other extracts, and when you put it on, it will help improve a sunburn. I also use the broccoli sprout extract in my other serum. It’s called Bioluminelle Concentrate.

TALK ABOUT WHAT OUMERE PRODUCTS CAN DO FOR OUR SKIN. With Oumere, I can always make you look as best as you possibly can naturally. But there also has to be a proactive effort on everyone’s part to begin with before the problems get really bad or really start. Once the skin has migrated a certain level south, it can’t be picked up and put back up into its former spot. It’s important to protect your skin every day and not just say, “Oh, this will be something I’ll do later.”

I can’t make you look 18, and why would you want to look 18 again? I operate on natural beauty—you can look beautiful at any age.

Oumere Skincare, 256 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; oumere.com

Island Notes

BY MARIA SILVEIRA

EXPLORE

Palm Beach is the place for parading pets, nesting turtles and fascinating hats. Turn for the best events on the Avenue and beyond.

Pet parade and costume contest

Worth Avenue walking tour

Explore the Avenue – All Year Long

These Worth Avenue and Palm Beach area signature events are always a must-do

HISTORIC

WALKING TOURS OF WORTH AVENUE

Nov. 20, 2024 - April 30, 2025, 10 a.m.

Every Wednesday during the busiest season, visitors can take a 75-minute walking tour of Worth Avenue with historian Rick Rose. Explore the origins and character of the Avenue, its unique architecture, the historical significance of legendary landmarks, and famous residents. Tours meet in Via Amore at 256 Worth Ave., across from Tiffany & Co. and Chanel. Tickets are $25 per person, with a portion benefiting the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

CHRISTMAS

PROMENADE AND TREE LIGHTING

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, 6:10 to 8 p.m. Santa Claus, his elves and performers deck the halls at Worth Avenue’s annual lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree, marking the unofficial start of Palm Beach’s shopping season. The parade will begin at 6:10 p.m. on

PARKING

the 100 block of Worth Avenue, and Santa will light the tree at 6:25 p.m. For more details and Santa Strolls, visit worth-avenue.com.

PET PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon

The furriest of friends are welcome at Worth Avenue’s annual pet parade and costume contest at Via Amore, with costume categories such as Best in Show, Most Unique, Most Obedient and Most Creative. Watch as mistress of ceremonies, Sherry Frankel, introduces each four-legged contestant. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the contest begins at 10 a.m.

HOP THE AVENUE WITH PETER COTTONTAIL

Saturday, April 19, 2025, noon to 2 p.m.

Join the Worth Avenue Association as we hop down the Avenue with Peter Cottontail. Follow our Instagram page (@worthavenuepalmbeach) to find his location for photo opportunities and treats!

KENTUCKY DERBY ON WORTH

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 3 to 6 p.m.

…And they’re off! Join merchants along Worth Avenue for the 151st Run for the Roses. Get your passport stamped as you go from one shop-and-sip location to the next, procure hat embellishments, and partake in a spirited Derby hat contest. The festivities start an hour earlier this year, giving visitors more time to shop and stroll.

TURTLE TUESDAYS

Second Tuesday of the month from June to October 2025

Palm Beach is one of the world’s largest sea turtle nesting grounds, so Worth Avenue merchants, residents and visitors meet to collect debris from the beaches during nesting season. The Town of Palm Beach and the Worth Avenue Association provide supplies, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center sorts and collects data as outlined by NOAA and the Ocean Conservancy.

All dates are subject to change, so make sure to check with organizers to confirm.

Parking on Worth Avenue is plentiful. Use the Park Mobile App to secure a two-hour parking space along the Avenue or choose a four-hour space on Peruvian Avenue, one block north of Worth Avenue. For your convenience, ample valet parking is available at The Apollo lot on Hibiscus or One Parking in the Esplanade. There are also complimentary 30-minute spots on Worth Avenue for those quick visits. Visit worth-avenue.com/information/parking.

Christmas tree lighting, Kentucky Derby on Worth, and the Pet Parade and Costume Contest

Off the Avenue

Many of the Palm Beaches’ signature events are just a stone’s throw away from Worth Avenue

WISH YOU WERE HERE: TOURISM IN THE PALM BEACHES

November 2024-June 28, 2025

Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, pbchistory.org

Tourism has been a driving force in Palm Beach County since its inception. This exhibition explores this history and the ways tourism has shaped the region, from a wilderness ideal for hunting and fishing to the diversified mecca of shopping, arts, culture and outdoor adventures it is today.

WORLD POLO LEAGUE

January-April 2025

Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm in Wellington, gcpolo.com

Visitors will get lost in the action-packed 26-goal polo tournaments. Events include the All-Star Challenge, Founders Cup, Palm Beach Open, Triple Crown of Polo and more.

ART PALM BEACH

January 22-26, 2025

Palm Beach County Conven-

tion Center, 650 Okeechobee

Blvd., West Palm Beach, artpalmbeach.com

Art Palm Beach has been the premier midwinter contemporary art fair in the Palm Beaches, showcasing contemporary, emerging and modern master works of art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

CAVALLINO CLASSIC –PALM BEACH

Jan. 23-26, 2025

The Breakers Palm Beach, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, cavallino.com/pages/palm-beach

Ferrari enthusiasts can enjoy a weekend in the presence of the world’s finest Prancing Horses during the Concorso d’Eleganza. The event also raises money for the Cavallino Foundation and, locally, the scholarship fund of the Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation and the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

THE PALM BEACH SHOW

Feb. 13-18, 2025

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee

Blvd., West Palm Beach, palmbeachshow.com

This annual jewelry, art, antiques and design show will include fine art, sculptures, textiles, jewelry and other antiques for exhibitors, collectors, and jewelry and antique lovers. The VIP opening night preview party is Feb. 13 from 4 to 9 p.m.

PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW

Feb. 14-16, 2025

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, palmbeachfinecraft.com

Fine art and wearable art such as earrings and purses are just some of the contemporary pieces that will be on display at the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, bringing America’s top contemporary craft artists to our backyard.

ARTIGRAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

Feb. 15-16, 2025

Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens, artigras.org

The nationally recognized Artigras Fine Arts Festival will be bringing artists and art aficionados from all over the U.S. The two-mile festival hosts activities for art lovers and families alike.

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

March 19-23, 2025

Along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, pbboatshow.com

The boat show features more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, plus live music and drinks on floating cocktail lounges and family-friendly activities for young skippers.

PALM BEACH MODERN + CONTEMPORARY

March 20-23, 2025

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, artpbfair.com

This international contemporary art fair includes blue-chipquality artwork and investments worth a lifetime. The three-day art show is colorful, vibrant and fresh for art connoisseurs and window shoppers alike.

BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

April 24-26, 2025

South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, barrett-jackson.com

Those dreaming of mint 1950s automobiles, late Porsche models and timeless memorabilia, or who just want to enjoy this social event, are invited to attend this elite car auction.

SUNFEST

TBD

The Waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach, sunfest.com

For three days each year, stage lights and great music flood the downtown area as local and nationally acclaimed bands take the stage in front of thousands of South Floridians. With food, festivities and three stages, SunFest remains a staple on the South Florida social calendar.

World Polo League

SICIS butterfly ring from The Palm Beach Show

SOCIAL SCENE

1. Frank Steinhart and Emanuela Setterberg 2. Amanda Skier and Rick Rose 3. Kiana Rivera and Adrienne Raptis 4. Vasi Vasileva and Lisa Rechtenwald 5. Daren Rubenfeld and Katie Green

6. Jeff Sabean and Frank Steinhart 7. Cameron Silver, Trish Carroll and Rick Rose

8. Patricia Sans, Sherry Frankel and Marley Herring

This page, a fountain at Via Amore. Right page from top, the swirling tile at Via Bice, and the Lilly Pulitzer courtyard at Via Amore.

JERRY

Discovering the Vias

Even more to explore on the Avenue

orth Avenue is known for its collection of luxe boutiques, art galleries, fine dining and stunning architecture marrying Mediterranean and Florida flair. But look closely, and you’ll find entries to hidden courtyards all along the Avenue—full of surprises and charm.

WVIA AMORE

FIND IT: South side of 200 block, entrances at Lilly Pulitzer, Kassatly’s and St. John WHAT NOT TO MISS: In one of Worth Avenue’s largest vias, vines climb the walls, ornate tiles decorate the staircases, and arched doorways transport visitors to a Mediterranean courtyard. Shop for exotic leather bags at Daniella Ortiz or fashion-forward designer labels at Stefanie’s. Two fountains can be found here, one topped

with a heron and the other of a cupid, and a mural of a man enjoying a siesta welcomes you to Sherry Frankel’s Melangerie. Sculptures of children playing lead you to Lovey’s Garden, a gated hideaway in honor of the late Lovey Handelsman. She died at 93 in 2021.

VIA BICE

FIND IT: North side of 300 block, entry at Trillion WHAT NOT TO MISS: You can’t miss the entry of this via, with its swirling black-and-white hand-chiseled Portuguese floor tiles and Moravian star lighting fixtures overhead. A bubbling obelisk fountain awaits in the courtyard, and the via’s most notable resident, Bice, is situated in a romantic plaza with bougainvillea overhead. Other residents include women’s apparel boutiques Marina St. Barth and Love Binetti.

Clockwise from top, a mosaic staircase at Via Parigi, orchids at Via Amore, and the entry to Via Roma

VIA ENCANTADA

FIND IT: North side of 200 block, entry at Loro Piana

WHAT NOT TO MISS: New York comes to Palm Beach at this via, with a narrow hall (look up at the mosaic globe fixtures!) leading guests to Le Bilboquet, a French bistro originally hailing from Manhattan’s Upper East Side. With wicker seats, yellow awnings and white tablecloths, it feels right at home in sunny South Florida. Wander up the yellow-and-white spiral staircase to a private upstairs dining room.

VIA MARIO

FIND IT: South side of 200 block, entrance at Maus & Hoffman

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Before you enter the via’s wrought-iron gates, look up at the entrance and spot the regal lion head staring down at you and the vintage architecture and columns surrounding it. Via Mario is home to a classic Dionysian statue surrounded by a carpet of greenery, including pearl white flowers when in bloom.

VIA MIZNER

FIND IT: North side of 300 block, enter at 120% Lino

WHAT NOT TO MISS: As you walk around this via, you’ll see the faded words “Via Mizner” engraved into a small fountain, a testament to the man who once lived there, atop the shops— Addison Mizner himself. One of the most unique aspects of the via is its small graves, home to Mizner’s pet monkey, Johnnie Brown, and Laddie, a dog that belonged to a later Mizner

Clockwise from left, a Dionysian statue at Via Mizner, blooming bougainvillea at Via Mizner, and Cafe Via Roma.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Not all of Worth Avenue’s vias have kept their names over the years. For example, at the entry to Via Newsome, visitors will notice a plaque reading “Via DeMario” on the ground. That was the original name before it was changed in 2018 by the request of the via’s owner, John Newsome, Jr. And even before it was Via DeMario, it was named Via Kaufer after E.E. Kaufer, a miniaturist who built his studio in the via in the 1920s.

One of the Avenue’s most lauded vias, Via Amore, was known for decades as Via Gucci, or the Gucci Courtyard, when the fashion house called the courtyard home. However, the brand relocated in the ‘80s, and on Valentine’s Day 2012, it was renamed by Burt Handelsman in honor of his wife, Lucille “Lovey” Handelsman, and their company, Love Realty. The two would divorce in 2019 after 71 years of marriage.

This page, clockwise from above, a statue in Via Parigi, a wall fountain at Via Newsome, a pair of cupids in Via Newsome, and Moravian star pendants leading into Via Bice. Right page, hydrangeas in bloom in Via Mizner.

apartment owner, Rose Sachs. Via Mizner is also home to Renato’s, Worth Avenue’s most romantic restaurant, as well as its sister establishments Piccolo Mondo, Piccolo Gelato and Pizza Al Fresco. In 2024, the via celebrated its 100th anniversary.

VIA NEWSOME

FIND IT: North side of 300 block, entry at Rangoni Firenze Shoes

WHAT NOT TO MISS: It may say Via DeMario on the ground, but that’s because it was the original name for the via before it was changed in 2018. In this courtyard, a wall fountain is surrounded by blue and mosaic tile and lush greenery, and a statue of two cupids captures your attention. Tucked away in the via’s Piazza Rose is Café Delamar, a go-to for sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.

VIA PARIGI

FIND IT: North side of 300 block, entrance at Il Papiro

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Parigi’s green arch

welcomes you into a winding world that mixes the tropical beauty of South Florida and Europe’s Old World architecture—architect Addison Mizner built the via for real estate developer Paris Singer in 1924. Walk along the herringbone brick path, shaded beneath towering palm trees and balconies, to explore art galleries like Rosenbaum Contemporary and Surovek Gallery, or get inspired at William R. Eubanks Interior Design. A fountain is the centerpiece of Via Parigi, as well as a decadent mosaic-tiled staircase.

VIA ROMA

FIND IT: North side of 300 block, entrance at Raptis Rare Books

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Roma may be small, but there’s plenty to explore and do here. Walk into this hideaway, home to Mariko jewelry, Churchill Cigar Company, the cozy Via Roma Café with alfresco seating, and an antiquarian’s dream, Raptis Rare Books. Don’t forget to look up at the skylight, too, as you wander down this narrow corridor.

The Palm Beach Look

Bring home that quintessential island style

ecently while walking the Avenue with some friends who were new to the island, we stopped and had lunch at one of my favorite outdoor restaurants—“PAF” to the locals. As they continued to take in the ambiance that makes Palm Beach, Palm Beach, the conversation turned to the attire they saw—not only on the street but as they looked around the restaurant.

RWhile there is indeed a “look” that is quintessentially “PB,” I reminisced about the “uniform” that was in place for men when I first started working on the Avenue some 20-plus years ago: crème gabardines, a navy blazer and monogrammed slippers.

Fast forward to the present day and post Covid, where unfortunately gym shorts and T-shirts are considered the new dress. But you can still tell the Palm Beach gentleman apart from the new resident or visitor. Should you wish to blend in a little while here and take the style of Palm Beach home with you, here are some Avenue finds that are both timeless and classic.

1 From day to evening and everything in between, the Stubbs & Wootton velvet Dynasty Indigo slipper— “Year of the Dragon,” a special collaboration with Scalamandre—is at home wherever you may go. Stubbs & Wootton, 340 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/655-6857; stubbsandwootton.com

2 Tropical turtles adorn this pair of recycled polyester men’s swim trunks by Vilebrequin, made from lightweight fabric and with an elastic waistband and drawstring for easy wearing and travel. Perfect for a Worth Avenue-sponsored “Turtle Tuesday” beach cleanup! Vilebrequin, 335 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/835-0170

3 An ideal travel companion, this featherweight sport coat from Maus & Hoffman resists wrinkles and attracts compliments. Its lightweight super 150s cool wool poplin, flawlessly tailored in Italy, is a must-have for any wardrobe. Pair it with an Italian two-ply cotton long-sleeve button-down sport shirt in a variety of checks and stripes. Maus & Hoffman, 312 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/6551141; mausandhoffman.com

4 Tiffany & Co.’s Titan collection was designed in collaboration with producer and singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, infusing inspiration from Poseidon’s trident in this bracelet for a marriage of maritime and mythology. Tiffany & Co., 259 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/659-6090; tiffany.com

5 The Casa Branca bucket hat is back and brimming with cheer. A fun novel accessory for the summer, it’s reversible, water-resistant, and lightweight to carry. Casa Branca, 344 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/557-4938; casabranca.com

6 Sunglasses from Edward Beiner are the finishing touch to any outfit on Palm Beach. These The Jack II shades were crafted with the finest natural buffalo horn and plated titanium, incorporating Maybach logos. Edward Beiner, 150 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/832-2020; edwardbeiner.com

7 Capturing the spirit of a dreamy Palm Beach summer, lush and sun-soaked, this 100% cotton terry Pratesi beach towel is an ideal companion on the beach or by the pool. Pratesi, 400 Hibiscus Ave., Palm Beach; 561/530-3894; pratesi.com

8 Blending the classic combination of black and gold, the Portugieser Chronograph from IWC Schaffhausen adds a pop of elegance to resort wear. And with its quarter-second scale, you’ll never be late to anything. IWC Schaffhausen Boutique, 219 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/670-2920; iwc.com

9 Linen is always a good idea in balmy Florida, and Ike Behar’s khaki linen pants are crafted in Naples, Italy with a sleek and flattering cut that’s synonymous with Italian tailoring. It pairs perfectly with the brand’s white pima cotton Johnny collar polo and navy blue double-breasted sport coat, musthave additions to your wardrobe that go with everything. Ike Behar Palm Beach, 317 Worth Ave., Palm Beach; 561/660-8720; ikebehar.com

YOUR PALM BEACH

No matter your interests, from history to fashion and art to food, there’s plenty to do on Palm Beach. We’ve curated a handy guide of activities and must-visit locations during your time here.

For the History Buff

From the end of November through April, local historian Rick Rose leads a Historic Walking Tour of Worth Avenue, sharing anecdotes and colorful commentary on the people,

architecture and landmarks of this iconic shopping district. worth-avenue.com/worthavenue-historic-walking-tour

Island Living Tours hosts walking, biking and driving tours of the island, with themed itineraries based on your interests. Whether you want to get firsthand looks at the estates, architecture, Worth Avenue vias or West Palm Beach’s Antique Row, there’s a tour for you. islandlivingpb.com

The stunning St. Edward Roman Catholic Church served as a

place of worship for the Kennedy family, and it’s worth a visit for mass within beautiful Spanish Renaissance surroundings. The church celebrated its first mass on the midnight of Christmas Eve 1926. stedwardpb.com

Across the street from the church is Green’s Pharmacy, serving up milkshakes and tasty lunches, and filling prescriptions, since 1938. It doesn’t get more old-school than this, and President John F. Kennedy was also known for making stops here. greenspb.com

Step back in time as you peruse the Historical Society of Palm Beach, a source for the county’s history dating back more than a century. From rotating exhibits to special talks from experts, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for the community. pbchistory.org

The epitome of the Gilded Age, Whitehall was built in 1902 as a gift from railway magnate Henry Flagler to his wife, Mary Lily Kenan Flagler. The 75room estate is now the Flagler Museum, and visitors are welcome to tour the property,

ITINERARY A go-to guide to the island

By Christiana Lilly

take in exhibits, attend lectures, and partake in afternoon tea. flaglermuseum.us

Just east of the museum is Sea Gull Cottage, built in 1886 and the oldest existing house on the island. It was built by land developer R.R. McCormick, purchased by Flagler in 1893, and served as his home until Whitehall was completed. It now sits on the property of the Royal Poinciana Chapel. royalpoincianachapel.org

The Worth Avenue Clock Tower is perhaps the most iconic spot on

Palm Beach. Built as a monument to the Palm Beach pier, which was destroyed by a hurricane in 1930, today it is a popular photo spot.

For the Outdoors Enthusiast

If you’re in need of a bicycle during your visit, head to the Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop for standard, road, electric and even fun surrey bicycles. Rent for a few hours or even a month. palmbeachbicycle.com

A hidden treasure on the island, The Four Arts Botanical

Gardens has served as a green refuge since 1938. Here, you’ll find fountains, themed gardens, ponds, floral walkways and 20 pieces by sculpture artists within the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. fourarts.org/ gardens

As you wander through the island, keep your ears on high alert for the sounds of chatty Palm Beach parrots. About 150 of the green-cheeked amazon parrots have been in the area for 70 years, found by The Breakers and the North End.

No visit to Palm Beach would be complete without a trip to the beach. Take part in water sports, snorkel, or soak up the sun. The second Tuesday of the month from June to October is Turtle Tuesday, where you can help clean up the beach to help nesting sea turtles.

Put on your running shoes or hop on a bicycle to explore the Lake Trail, a 5.5-mile path on the island’s west side with views of the Lake Worth Lagoon and West Palm Beach. On this path, you’ll find bougainvillea climbing

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For the Shopper

■ Worth Avenue’s oldest shop is Kassatly’s, selling clothing for men and women, designer lingerie and linens for more than 100 years.

■ The Avenue is known as the ultimate shopping destination, home to internationally renowned fashion houses like Pucci, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Brioni, Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Ferragamo, Max Mara and more.

■ Bring the relaxed yet sophisticated Palm Beach-style home with you by shopping at Marina St. Barth, Amate, Charlotte Kellogg, Lilly Pulitzer’s flagship store, and Sharis

■ Shopping isn’t just for the ladies. Menswear can be found at Maus & Hoffman, Ike Behar, J. McLaughlin and Zegna

■ A shopping trip on Palm Beach is not complete without a stop at Stubbs & Wootton, whose luxury velvet slippers with whimsical embroidery and details are a fit for everything from linen pants to a tuxedo. Another go-to for footwear is Charleston Shoe Co. with its line of sneakers and wedges that are perfect for traveling.

up the walls, marinas, palm trees, public art and other discoveries.

■ Frost your ears, wrists and fingers with creations by some of the finest jewelers on the island, including Richter’s of Palm Beach, Lugano Diamonds, Hamilton Jewelers, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Yafa Signed Jewels, Panerai, Greenleaf & Crosby and David Yurman

■ Don’t walk the Avenue without proper eyewear. If you’re in search of a pair, head to Edward Beiner or Morgenthal Frederics for high-quality and stylish glasses and sunglasses.

Enjoy one of the most scenic days on the greens at Par 3 Golf, tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal waterway. The 18-hole course with two lakes was designed by Dick Wilson and his apprentice Joe Lee in 1961. golfontheocean.com

Florida’s first botanical garden containing only native plants is right here in Palm Beach at Pan’s Garden. Named for the ancient god of shepherds, a statue of the deity is the centerpiece of the half-acre garden filled with ponds, the Casa Apava tile wall, wildflowers and more. palmbeachpreservation.org/visit/ pans-garden

For the Art Lover

Nestled in Worth Avenue’s Via Parigi, the John Surovek Gallery has specialized in

American artwork from the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints. surovekgallery.com

Rosenbaum Contemporary is just steps away in Via Parigi, showcasing postwar, modern and contemporary masters in museum-level exhibitions. rosenbaumcontemporary.com

One of four locations in the United States, DTR Modern Galleries on Palm Beach is an exciting mix of modern masters and emerging, blue-chip artists. dtrmodern.com

Frascione Gallery in Worth Avenue’s Via Amore is a piece of Italy in Palm Beach, displaying old masters, contemporary and modern artwork. frascione.com

Raptis Rare Books is a bibliophile’s dream, with a slew of antique and rare

Gucci

LIBBY VOLGYES

books at your fingertips in this charming boutique in Via Roma. raptisrarebooks.com

For the Foodie

For almost 40 years, Worth Avenue’s visitors have indulged in classic Italian cuisine at Renato’s in Via Mizner, and the family-run restaurant group has expanded to also include Piccolo Mondo, Piccolo Gelato, Pizza al Fresco and more. Read more about the origins of Renato’s on page 25. renatospalmbeach.com

Considering The Breakers has been around since 1896, it has perfected the art of highquality dining experiences. There’s “cocktail couture” at HMF, Seafood Bar, The Italian Restaurant, and breakfast and brunch at The Circle. thebreakers.com

More of a home chef? Amici Market is a must-visit gourmet

market, selling specialty condiments, pastas, oils, truffles and more, as well as to-go food and a juice bar. amicimarket.com

For the busy Palm Beacher, a stop at Pink Paradise Cafe at The Colony Hotel is a must. Opt for cozy seating in the cafe, or get your coffee, soup or salad to go when your schedule is jampacked. thecolonypalmbeach.com

Nothing says Sunday brunch Palm Beach style than brunch while watching polo. Catch a match at the World Polo League VIP Stadium at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, all while enjoying an open bar and a selection of lavish gourment bites. gcpolo.com

For the Self-care Getaway

Don’t wait for someone to buy flowers for you—a trip to Flowers of Worth Avenue is

in order, where guests create the bouquet of their dreams. flowersofworth.net

With a spa as decadent as the one at Eau Palm Beach, it’s no wonder it was named a Five-Star Spa by the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide. Spread over 42,000 square feet, you’ll be transported to a world of relaxation and luxury. eaupalmbeach.com

Oumere’s first brick-andmortar location is on Worth Avenue, making it easy to schedule a skin consultation for a tailored one-year skin routine. oumere.com

Book yourself a day of pampering at The Brazilian Court’s salon, from a manicure and massage to a haircut and poolside treatment. thebraziliancourt.com/braziliancourt-salon

Parking

Parking on Worth Avenue is plentiful. Use the Park Mobile App to secure a two-hour parking space along the Avenue or choose a four-hour space on Peruvian Avenue, one block north of Worth Avenue. For your convenience, ample valet parking is available at The Apollo lot on Hibiscus or One Parking in the Esplanade. There are also complimentary 30-minute spots on Worth Avenue for those quick visits. For more information, visit worth-avenue.com/information/parking

Photos from left: A dish at The Breakers’ Seafood Bar, Worth Avenue Clock Tower, a walk along the Avenue, The Colony, Frascione Gallery exterior, artwork at DTR Modern Galleries, and Society of the Four Arts

JERRY RABINOWITZ

Staud dress from Saks Palm Beach; necklace and bracelet from Mariko

All clothing and accessories from stores on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach

Polo Season

Haute couture is inspired by the world’s oldest team sport

Photography by Lyall Aston

Shot on location by Worth Avenue magazine at Santa Rita Polo Farm in Wellington, Florida

Sweater and skirt by Ralph Lauren from Saks Palm Beach; glasses from Edward Beiner

Zimmerman dress from Saks Palm Beach; earrings from Mariko

Etro denim jacket and skirt, Gavriel Mansur denim bag, Dior earrings, all from Saks Palm Beach; Valentina Rangoni boots from Rangoni Firenze Shoes

Ralph Lauren suit, Sam Edelman riding boots, both from Saks Palm Beach; shirt from Marley’s Palm Beach Collection; earrings from Mariko

Dress and bracelet from 120% Lino; Gucci boots and Lack of Colors hat from Saks Palm Beach

Carolina Herrera dress from Carolina Herrera Palm Beach; earrings from St. John Palm Beach

Dress and belt from Marina St Barth; hat from Marley’s Palm Beach Collection; necklace from Mariko

Top and skirt from Johanna Ortiz; Chanel jewelry from Saks Palm Beach

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lyall Aston

LOCATION: Santa Rita Polo Farm in Wellington, Florida

MODEL: Carola Remer/Next Model Management

STYLIST: Anna Zgurovskaya/Agency Gerard Artists

HAIR & MAKEUP: Virginia Le Fay using MAC Cosmetics/Agency Gerard Artists

ART DIRECTOR: Lori Pierino

Palm Beach Prominence

Over a century, the island has served as a winter playground for the rich and famous

By Christiana Lilly

he colorful (and risque!) world of “Palm Royale” may have had people talking about the Palm Beach lifestyle, but those of us on the island know the real deal—the real heiresses, magnates, actors and queen bees of the era, the ones who had the rumor mill on overdrive with every cocktail hour, shopping trip, gala seating chart or check-in at island hotels.

Palm Beach has long been an escape for the rich and famous, a charming beach town steeped in glamor. Here are the real people who made waves in paradise during the mid century.

Royal Visitors

Any fan of the British royals (or anyone who binged “The Crown”) is well aware of the fallout from King Edward VIII’s abdication from the throne—for love. The former king gave up the crown in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American woman, going against the wishes of the Church of England and Parliament. The two remained married until his death 35 years later.

To get away from the hubbub of the constitutional crisis and glaring

eyes, the couple found refuge in Palm Beach. According to a 2011 article by historian Augustus Mayhew, they first visited the island in 1941 and stayed at the Everglades Club, the exclusive club with no signage because it’s on a purely need-to-know basis. Over the years the duke and duchess would be houseguests of the island’s elite, including Herbert Pulitzer, Robert and Anita Young, Arthur and Suzanne Gardner and others. Their French pugs were always along for the trip.

Simpson was known for her stylish threads, and she made many trips to Worth Avenue’s fashion boutiques along what was called the “Mink Mile.” Mayhew wrote, “After two decades on the best-dressed list, [Simpson’s] chic outfits accessorized with Queen Mary’s pearls and Cartier jaguars, the duchess was enshrined in the fashion world’s International Hall of Fame. Even the duke’s Windsor knot assured him immortality in fashion’s pantheon.”

Their final visit would be in 1970; they had plans to attend charity events on Palm Beach the next year but canceled due to health issues. Edward died in 1972 in France, and Simpson never returned to the island.

Camelot of the South

Palm Beach was a playground for the Kennedy playboys, who served up their own share of gossip during their visits to the Winter White House. The property at 1095 N. Ocean Blvd.—built by architect Addison Mizner and dubbed “La Guerida”—was purchased by Joseph P. Kennedy in 1933 for $115,000. During visits to the island, Kennedy had a two-year torrid affair with actress Gloria Swanson; he would set up fishing trips and business meetings in Europe for her husband so the two could be together.

As we know, his son John F. Kennedy had a penchant for the ladies as well—rumor has it that he courted hundreds of women during his stays at La Guerida, including Florence Pritchett Smith, the daughter of their Wall Street investor neighbor.

The president celebrated his electoral victory by arriving on the island just two days after his win in November 1960. Popular haunts included Green’s Pharmacy and St. Edward Catholic Church. During a trip to the Winter White House, he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by Richard Paul Pavlick, who at the last minute decided not to ram his car with seven sticks of dynamite into the president

because Kennedy was accompanied by his family to attend mass.

The next generation of Kennedys would make their own mark on the island, perhaps a part of the fabled “Kennedy Curse.” The president’s brother Sen. Ted Kennedy narrowly escaped death after he drove drunk in 1968 and crashed into shrubbery. In 1984, tragedy struck when David Kennedy died at Brazilian Court after mixing a deadly cocktail of drugs. Finally, in 1991, William Kennedy Smith, the nephew of Ted Kennedy, was accused of raping a local woman named Patricia Bowman. He was acquitted of all charges, but the court of public opinion sided with Bowman.

Makeup Maven

When they weren’t traipsing through New York society, Estée and Joseph Lauder made their rounds through Palm Beach. The couple was married in 1930 and co-founded the Lauder makeup fortune; when they made their way down south, the brand had not yet gained the industrywide recognition that it holds today.

The Lauders bought their home in 1957; when they relocated to another spot on the island in 1965, their son and daughter-in-law,

From left, the duke and duchess of Windsor; Joe and John Kennedy; Jackie and John Kennedy with their children John and Caroline; Sen. Ted Kennedy; and William Kennedy Smith.

Leonard and Evelyn, moved in. In fact, it was the Lauders’ daughter-in-law, Evelyn, who co-created the pink ribbon that is synonymous with breast cancer awareness. Estée Lauder counters across the country carried self-examination instruction cards in support.

Historian Augustus Mayhew wrote for the Palm Beach Social Diary that Lauder planned meetings and brainstorm sessions at Cafe L’Europe, entertained guests at The Colony, and served as the chairwoman of the 1962 Red Cross Ball gift committee. Naturally, she donated products for signature gift baskets.

The Lauders’ granddaughter, Aerin, lives in Palm Beach today and founded an eponymous line of homewares, fashion and beauty products. In 2022, the Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously voted to grant the first Lauder home historic designation. The current owner, Leslie B. Johnston, supported the motion.

Florida Boy

Famed actor Burt Reynolds was raised in Jupiter and attended Palm Beach High School during his junior and senior years. While he never lived on the island, it was a place he made every effort to visit when he could. When he died in 2018, the Palm Beach Daily News reported that he shared that he had once wanted to purchase Mar-a-Lago.

“I would have looked like an idiot holding court there,” he joked. Reynolds also recalled summer beach parties, driving down Worth Avenue with the top down in his convertible, and the Avenue’s Christmas tree aglow for the holidays. He also claimed in his memoir But Enough About Me that he lost his virginity to a woman he met while walking on Worth Avenue at age 15.

He died in 2018 in his hometown of Jupiter, where Burt Reynolds Park and Maltz Jupiter Theatre (the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater, once upon a time) carry on his legacy.

Gorgeous George

Known for his acting chops and bronze tan, George Hamiton’s early years were spent on Palm Beach, where he told Avenue magazine that he taught ballroom dancing. While skinny dipping with a date in high school, he says they ran into then-Sen. John F. Kennedy doing the same.

“From living in Palm Beach, I learned that money wasn’t the most important thing, it was a sense of humor and a sense of style,” the actor told the magazine in 2021.

Although his Hollywood career meant decades living in Los Angeles, he frequently returned to his old stomping grounds on Palm Beach. That included hosting the premiere of his 1962 movie “Light in the Piazza” at the Paramount movie theater, according to the Palm Beach Daily News. The theater was then converted into a church. He

From top, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson; Estée Lauder, middle, with her family at Nando’s; and George Hamilton, on the right, walking with his step-brother William Potter and mother Anne Stevens

Nicola Peltz, daughter of billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and model Claudia Heffner, married Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, on her family’s estate, Montsorrel, on Palm Beach in 2022.

Actor and director Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin Stallone, purchased a property in Palm Beach in 2020 and later announced in their reality show “The Family Stallone” that they would become permanent Florida residents.

MODERN DAY CELEBS

Sir Rod Stewart purchased his Palm Beach mansion off A1A in the ‘90s, and he and his wife, Penny Lancaster, have been seen around town dining at Bice, shopping on Worth Avenue, and attending fundraisers at Mara-Lago.

Wilbur Ross, who served as secretary of commerce under President Donald Trump, has cushy digs in Palm Beach, too. In 2023, New York magazine dubbed Ross’ 85th birthday party as “Palm Beach’s hottest club.”

Radio host Howard Stern is also a Palm Beach resident, moving into his home on North County Road in 2017.

was also photographed by society photographer Bert Morgan, posing with—what else?— Reflect-A-Tan products.

In 2023, the octogenarian purchased an apartment on Palm Beach. Hamilton told Avenue the things you need when visiting: a tan, a pair of loafers, velvet slippers, tuxedo, bathing suit and a sense of humor.

A Name of Her Own

Move over, Joseph Pulitzer: The person who has made an indelible impact on the island (and Palm Beach style) is Lilly Pulitzer.

After eloping shortly after they met in 1952, the couple moved to Palm Beach and were constant fixtures at galas and parties. The two

Political commentator Ann Coulter is a fixture on the island; the Palm Beach Republican Club hosted her book signing at The Colony, and she’s registered to vote on the island, too.

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea Hurley, built their oceanfront mansion on the island, then sold it in 2020 to move into a larger $43 million home about two miles away.

left, Lilly

lived on an estate dubbed The Jungle, which included an orchard grove. While Joseph was busy with meetings, Lilly opened a juice stand. However, her clothing was constantly falling victim to juice stains, so she went to a local fabric store to find busy prints that would hide them. Soon, people were coming to her not for her concoctions but for her shift dresses, which she overlay with lace. Lilly Pulitzer clothing was born in 1959, recently celebrating 65 years in business.

Information for this story was compiled from named newspapers and magazines, as well as Worth Avenue magazine archives.

From

Pulitzer at her Palm Beach boutique; Lilly and Joseph Pulitzer

Leticia Linton pearl, opal and emerald drop earrings; David Webb necklace with removable pendant in diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds; emerald-and-diamond bracelet; all from Greenleaf & Crosby by Betteridge

Bvlgari cabochon amethyst, citrine and diamond chain; Van Cleef and Arpels yellow-gold and diamond chain; David Webb hammered yellow gold cuff; all from Richters of Palm Beach

Pink diamond and white ceramic honeycomb bracelet set in rose gold; baguette-cut diamond drop earrings; baguette-cut heavy link bracelet with white gold and black ceramic; all from Lugano Diamonds

Aquamarine pendant on gold chain necklace; diamondand-semiprecious-stone necklace; citrine with yellow gold bracelet; pink sapphire diamond-studded ring; all from Provident Jewelry

David Webb chrysoprase fish bracelet with yellow gold, cabochon sapphires and diamonds; two Patek Philippe Birds of Paradise water-resistant watches in white gold with cloisonné enamel (shown is 2 from a series of 4 in the collection); Bvlgari flower earrings with orange and green sapphires set in rose gold; all from Yafa Signed Jewels

Window Shopping

Embrace the Palm Beach aesthetic with stylings from the Avenue’s finest boutiques

St. John jacket, $1,795, St. John skirt, $795, St. John clutch, $1,295, all from St. John; brooch, $250, and necklace, $4,700, both from Mariko; Amalfi by Rangoni pumps, $275 from Rangoni Firenze Shoes

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW MILLAR

All clothing and accessories from stores on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach

Solemare sport coat, $4,495, Solemare shirt, $265, Maus & Hoffman slacks, $475, Solemar pocket square, $45, Maus & Hoffman belt, $150, Solemare loafers, $325, Maus & Hoffman blue socks, $38, all from Maus & Hoffman; Ike Behar pinkand-gray socks, $42.75

Ike Behar collared shirt, $265, Ike Behar sweater, $395, Ike Behar T-shirt, $125, Ike Behar white jeans, $295, Ike Behar socks, $42.75, all from Ike Behar; Maus & Hoffman socks, $45; Kassatly’s polo shirts, $95 each; Mezlan tennis shoes, $395, from Rangoni Firenze Shoes

Linen dress, $360, belt, $45, all from Marley’s Palm Beach Collection; 120% Lino sweater, $490, Mariko brooch, $1,950, Sabbai clutch, $295, from Charlotte Kellogg; Amalfi flat, $275, from Rangoni Firenze Shoes

STYLING BY LORI PIERINO

DAVID WEBB

This 1970s David Webb pendant necklace combines 18k yellow gold with white enamel in a bold geometric design. Featuring a detachable heraldic pendant with a pave-set diamond centerpiece, this is a statement piece perfect for Palm Beach! $125,000. greenleafcrosby.com

YAFA SIGNED JEWELS

David Webb White

Enamel, Diamond Doorknocker Earrings. YafaSignedJewels.com

EDWARD BEINER EYEWEAR

The Amorly is a bold optical silhouette that brings an air of avant-garde glamour. This sharp cat-eye is subtly rounded to create a powerful feminine look that commands attention. $675. edwardbeiner.com

BUCCELLATI

Using a “rigato” effect, created with intricate hand engraving, the Buccellati Macri Cuff Bracelet features a wavy 18k yellow gold surface embellished with brilliantcut diamonds set in starshaped rosettes. Small and shiny gold beads play with the opaque texture and the light of the diamonds. $27,500.

MAUS

& HOFFMAN

Our Solemare Sport Jackets blend Italian craftsmanship with comfort, using Piacenza’s luxurious ALASHAN BREEZE fabric—49% silk, 34% cashmere, 17% linen— for a sophisticated, lightweight feel perfect for spring and summer –or year-round Palm Beach. In a multitude of colors. mausandhoffman.com

SEAMAN SCHEPPS

Classic Turbo Shell earrings with pearl ends set in 18K yellow gold. Signed Seaman Schepps. $4,350. SeamanSchepps.com

DEA PALM BEACH

The KRISTAL lotion pump dispenser is made of weighty glittering glass in brilliant jewel tones. Available in Emerald, Amber, Anthracite, Pink, Violet, and Clear. Choice of Chrome or Gold metal pump. $550 each. deafinelinens.com

LUGANO

Lugano Cushion Cut Diamond & Ceramic Necklace. A striking cushion cut diamond necklace featuring 24.1 carats of white diamonds and 29.7 carats of yellow diamonds, set in 18K white and yellow gold with ceramic. Price available upon request. LuganoDiamonds.com

PANERAI

Panerai’s new Submersible Quaranta Quattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech™PAM01466 features the groundbreaking Ti-Ceramitech™ material, which masterfully blends the lightweight properties of titanium with the resilience of ceramic. This innovative combination creates a material that is 44% lighter than steel, delivering an unparalleled balance of strength and comfort. This reference also celebrates Panerai’s role as the Official Sponsor of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team, which showcased an unwavering performance at the recent 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. $16,600. greenleafcrosby.com

MORGENTHAL FREDERICS

Inspired by butterflies, the Monarch sunglasses by Morgenthal Frederics are handcrafted by artisans with the finest materials. Featuring a unique hand-carved design, the rich detailing and vibrant hues make this piece a beauty to behold. Elegant and effortless eyewear styling. $595. morgenthalfrederics.com

MAUS & HOFFMAN

MARINA ST BARTH

Femininity and style embody the Ines Blouse. The neckline drapes softly around the bodice, and a satin ribbon gathers at the waist to highlight your curves. The Ines Blouse comes with long sleeves finished with a wide cuff round out the blouse. The blouse is made in beautiful semi rich satin. The Ines Blouse can easily be dressed up for festive occasions or dressed down as an everyday outfit. $218. marina-stbarth.com

Harvested from the finest French flax, woven in the foothills of the Swiss Alps, and tailored on the banks of the same river that fills your bottle of San Pellegrino, our Amalfi linen buttondown shirt is an immensely luxurious experience. Equally versatile dressed-up or down, perfectly colored for the season, linen is always in season in Palm Beach. mausandhoffman.com

RICHTERS OF PALM BEACH

A pair of diamond and onyx earrings by Bulgari, c. 1970

PRATESI

The graceful acanthus leaf embroidery of Federico invokes the dazzling architectural legacy of the Italian Renaissance, stunningly rendered in soft metallic threads. Skillfully crafted in Italy from Pratesi Paradise, the brand’s most exclusive percale woven from the finest Egyptian cotton fiber, Federico is finished by a mezzo punto hemstitch. Pratesi.com

CASA BRANCA

Casa Branca partnered with Nine Fair—makers of custom, heirloom quality boards for the most discerning gamers—and artist Margot Larkin to create this limited edition hand-painted Malachite Backgammon Board. $2,250. casabranca.com

MARIKO

Fresh Water “Keshi” Pearl with Cubic Zirconia cluster center. marikopalmbeach.com

LUGANO

Lugano Emerald and Diamond Bracelet. This exquisite piece showcases nearly 46 carats of emerald-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold, complemented by green ceramic and two =heartshaped emeralds totaling 2.6 carats, elegantly wrapped in white ceramic. Price available upon request. LuganoDiamonds.com

RANGONI

Our Valentina “Babbuccia” is the versatile shoe you have been looking for. Whether you dress it up, dress it down, you will go in style and comfort all day long! RangoniShoes.com

ST. JOHN

PALM BEACH BOUTIQUE

Vintage Edge Nappa Leather Jacket. Style Number: K61JBC2 Redwood. $2,495 stjohnknits.com

SHARIS PALM BEACH

Hoop Dreams: Handset pink and blue sapphires in 18k gold. Perfect for elevating any look, from casual jeans to black tie. Price upon request. sharisplace.com

LOVE BINETTI

Silk kaftan printed in Italy, trimmed in silk, and fully lined. The artwork is exclusively commissioned by the artist Lolo Bonfanti from Brazil. Available only at Palm Beach location. $925 diegobinetti.com

KASSATLY’S

Cashmere sweaters, imported from Scotland and offered in more than 100 fashionable colors and assorted designs. kassatlys.com

A Visitor’s Guide to Paradise

With Palm Beach as your launch pad, you can plan day trips throughout South Florida, from a secret garden in Delray Beach to free-roaming wildebeest west of town.

Open hours, event schedules, and pricing are all subject to change, so be sure to confirm details online or by phone before visiting these local hot spots.

Museums

FLAGLER MUSEUM, PALM BEACH

The development of Florida’s economy and status as a tourist destination can be attributed to Henry Flagler, who built the Florida East Coast Railway from Jacksonville to Key West. Flagler and his wife, Mary Lily Kenan, spent their winters in the Beaux-Arts mansion Whitehall, known today as the Flagler Museum, a beautiful, well-preserved national historic landmark.

Visitors to the museum can take self-guided brochure tours, self-guided smart device tours, or docent-led tours of the estate, and Flagler’s private railcar built in 1886 for his personal use. Visitors can also download the free Flagler Museum app on their smartphones prior to their visit to learn more about the history of the museum as well as have access to audio tours, an orientation video, an events calendar and more.

At the corner of Cocoanut Row and Whitehall Way, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. Regular admission is $28 for visitors ages 13 and up, $14 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children

5 and younger. Call 561/655-2833 or visit flaglermuseum.us.

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART, WEST PALM BEACH

One of the southeast’s premier art museums, the Norton Museum of Art has been a cultural fixture in West Palm Beach since 1941. Founded by Ralph Hubbard Norton and wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the museum is known for the quality of its permanent collection, traveling exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.

In 2019, the museum unveiled its $100 million transformation. The addition of

Norton Museum of Art

the 59,000-square-foot Kenneth C. Griffin Building provided more than 12,000 square feet of gallery space earmarked for new and special exhibitions. The 210-seat Stiller Family Foundation Auditorium is available for lectures and performances, and the William Randolph Hearst Education Center houses classrooms for visitors of all ages.

The Norton also boasts the beautiful Heyman Plaza, which includes a 19-foot sculpture, a reflecting pool and lush vegetation that provides shade, making it the perfect place to spend time with friends and family. Visitors can also enjoy an outdoor sculpture garden and the on-site, chef-driven Restaurant at the Norton.

The internationally renowned permanent collection features more than 7,000 works, concentrated in European, American, Chinese and contemporary art and photography. The museum also offers a year-round schedule of special exhibitions.

Call 561/832-5196 or visit norton.org for visiting hours, exhibition schedule and other information.

BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART, BOCA RATON

The Boca Raton Museum of Art serves the Boca Raton community as a cultural and art hot spot with its two-story museum and outdoor sculpture garden that houses more than 30 installations by internationally known artists as well as Florida artists. In 2025, the museum celebrates its 75th anniversary.

The museum’s permanent collection contains more than 4,500 works from artists like Picasso and Degas to contemporary American art, West African tribal art and pre-Columbian art. Children and adults can participate in regularly scheduled classes and programs or sign up for four- to six-week art courses for beginners and experienced artists at the museum’s art school. Daily docent-led tours and Sunday afternoon “Music in the Museum” concerts supplement the experience.

The museum, at 501 Plaza Real, is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $16 for adults and $12 for seniors. Members, students with ID and children under 15 are admitted free. On select days throughout the year, admission is free for all visitors; check the museum’s website for details and current admission guidelines. Call 561/392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org.

Performances/ Speakers

SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS, PALM BEACH

For more than 80 years, the Society of the Four Arts has presented top-shelf cultural programming to the Palm Beach community. As its name suggests, its multi-building campus houses a quartet of disciplines, with hundreds of events filling its concert hall, gallery space, cinema, and library each year. The Four Arts’ signature O’Keeffe Speaker Series, running Tuesday afternoons from January to April, welcomes nationally renowned figures from the realms of politics, media, arts and entertainment. Its concert series features the best in orchestral, chamber and jazz music on Wednesday nights and some Sunday afternoons in season, and its film series features foreign and domestic titles fresh off the arthouse circuit on select Fridays. All year round, visitors can enjoy the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Four Arts Botanical Garden. Most buildings in the Society, at Four Arts Plaza, are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The sculpture garden and botanical garden are open seven days a week from 10 to 5, weather permitting. Call 561/655-7227 or visit fourarts.org for details and current scheduling.

RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, WEST PALM BEACH

Since its grand opening in 1992, the Kravis Center has grown into one of the premier destinations in Palm Beach County for plays, concerts, arts education, and more. At 701 Okeechobee Blvd., the center hosts about 550 performances by national and international artists each season, welcoming nearly 500,000 visitors in the process. The Kravis Center is also home to Miami City Ballet, Palm Beach Opera, Kravis on Broadway, P.E.A.K.—Provocative Entertainment at Kravis—and other compelling series.

The gigantic complex holds four performance venues as well as the Cohen Pavilion, which houses the Weiner Banquet Center, Gimelstob Ballroom and Harris Pre-function Hall. The elegant, state-of-the-art Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall is the largest venue, with 2,195 seats. The intimate 289-seat Marshall E. Rinker Playhouse is a black box theater that plays host to standup comedy, touring theatre productions and more. The 300-seat Helen K. Persson Hall is an intimate multipurpose space fit for jazz legends and Broadway classics. Call 561/8327469 or visit kravis.org for details and current scheduling information.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Things To Do

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS, WEST PALM BEACH

This renowned regional theatre company mounts exceptional productions of classic and contemporary plays, tackling heady fare from the likes of Strindberg, Albee, O’Neill and Hansberry, performed by veteran local talent and the occasional Broadway or television star. Dramaworks operates a six-show season from the 218-seat Don & Ann Brown Theatre, recognizable from its vintage marquee and picturesque location overlooking the West Palm Beach waterfront.

The theater, at 201 Clematis St., has box office hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 561/514-4042 or visit palmbeachdramaworks. org for the current schedule and details.

Wild & Wonderful

PALM BEACH ZOO, WEST PALM BEACH

For more than 50 years, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has provided visitors with up-close and personal animal encounters that connect people to wildlife. Palm Beach Zoo guests explore a wild ecosystem thriving on 23 lush, tropical acres while discovering hundreds of exotic animals. Gourmet treats are available at the Tropics Café overlooking Baker Lake, and one-of-a-kind souvenirs are available at the Marketplace gift shop. Children will enjoy discovering natural fun at the Nature Play pavilion and cooling off in the Fountain Plaza splash pad. Remember to bring a bathing suit and towel. Palm Beach Zoo participates in AZA Species

Survival Plan® programs, ensuring healthy animal populations for rare and endangered species including Malayan tigers, siamangs and howler monkeys. Conservation starts by connecting visitors with rare, endangered animals at the zoo, and the zoo is committed to protecting wildlife and the wild heritage of this beautiful state and beyond.

Palm Beach Zoo is located at 301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. It is open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last admission at 4:15 p.m. Adults $28.95, children (3-12) $22.95, seniors $26.95, toddlers (2 and younger) free. For more information, visit palmbeachzoo.org.

COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM, WEST PALM BEACH

Opening in 1961, the former South Florida Science Museum debuted as a platform to expose South Florida to natural science and history. Today, the renamed Cox Science Center and Aquarium features a giant freshwater and saltwater aquarium housing local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, a conservation research station and an interactive Everglades exhibit.

In its backyard, the Science Center also offers 18 holes of miniature golf on the Conservation Course, a Jim Fazio- and Jack Nicklausdesigned layout that combines ecological education with short-game challenges. It joins such new developments as a 5,000-square-foot Hall of Discovery with 100 new or revamped interactive exhibits, an upgraded theater and a new science laboratory. Additional activities include a winding science trail where visitors can dig for fossils and pan for gems, a butterfly garden, a collection of rare space artifacts and a nanotechnology exhibit.

Lots of exciting change is coming to the museum, as it is in the midst of a $122 million capital expansion campaign to add a three-story, state-of-the-art building that will offer a larger exhibition gallery, programming spaces and one of Florida’s largest aquariums. The existing building will be renovated and converted into a full-scale restaurant and house educational programming spaces.

At 4801 Dreher Trail N., the science center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to

Sassy and Buzz from the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

6 p.m. General admission is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors (60-plus years) and $20 for children between the ages of 3 and 12. Admission to the planetarium is an extra $5 per person. The Science Center also offers a Dual Discovery Pass in conjunction with Palm Beach Zoo; the buyer can purchase a full-day general admission pass at the Science Center and use that same pass that day, or weeks later, for another day at the Palm Beach Zoo, or vice versa. Call 561/8321988 or visit coxsciencecenter.org.

LION COUNTRY SAFARI, LOXAHATCHEE

Developed by South African and British entrepreneurs looking to bring the experience of an African game park to families unable to travel the distance, Lion Country Safari is America’s first drive-through safari park. Opened in 1967, the zoo sprawls over 600 acres in Palm Beach County and is home to more than 900 animals living in large, natural exhibits. While driving through the safari park, tourists can catch glimpses of llamas, lions, wildebeests, chimpanzees and more. There are also private guided tours which include three animal encounters. There is also a petting zoo with goats and sheep as well as a giraffe feeding experience, both of which guests can enjoy for a small fee. Children will love the Safari Splash Waterpark, featuring several levels of slides, spray guns, water wheels and rain bars. Towering above it all is a 550-gallon drop bucket, which fills with water every three to four minutes before toppling forward and spilling its contents onto a plate that spreads it across nearly the entire structure. Finally, visitors can relax on a leisurely paddleboat ride or Safari Queen boat tour and fuel up at one of three dining options: the cafeteria-style Safari restaurant, Safari Snacks stand or Safari Food Truck.

Hours for Lion Country Safari, at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year’s Day. Regular admission is $49 for visitors ages 10 and up and $37 for children ages 3 to 9. It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets beforehand. Call 561/793-1084 or visit lioncountrysafari.com for current details and pricing.

RAPIDS WATER PARK, RIVIERA BEACH

South Florida’s premier family water park features 30 acres of attractions, where thrill-seeking visitors can hurtle down one of 35 water

slides, including Big Thunder, on which riders fly 20 mph down a 45-degree drop. The park also includes a 25,000-square-foot wave pool and a quarter-mile lazy river. One of its wettest attractions, the FlowRider, moves 30,000 gallons of water per minute to create a simulated wave system for riders to body-board over a fixed surface at 35 miles per hour. New to the

park is Mega Mayhem, where riders can race side-by-side down 873 feet of a looping slide. In 2021, Rapids Water Park was named one of the top 10 outdoor water parks in the country by USA Today 10Best

Visitors can rent a “Big Surf Cabana,” complete with drop-down privacy curtains, a ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, a loveseat with two chairs

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and table, personal food and beverage service, a security locker and six bottles of water. Prices for cabana rentals start at $259 Monday through Friday.

The park, at 6566 N. Military Trail, is open year-round, but hours vary seasonally. Regular one-day admission on a weekday is $64.99 per person, and children 2 and younger are admitted free. Parking is $15 per vehicle. Call 561/848-6272 or visit rapidswaterpark.com for current details and schedule.

GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER, BOCA RATON

Nestled inside Red Reef Park, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center serves as a protected barrier island that provides refuge to various species of plants and animals, including some that are deemed too rare or endangered in wildlife. Each year, the nature center attracts more than 200,000 locals and tourists and instructs more than 6,000 students in coastal and marine ecology.

Gumbo Limbo’s sea turtle rehabilitation facility, Robyn’s Place, is managed by The Coastal Stewards and admits more than 80 injured and diseased sea turtles every year with the goal of returning them to the wild. Sea turtle conservation staff monitor more than 700 nests a year within Boca Raton’s 5 miles of beaches, and rescue and release more than 10,000 stranded sea turtle hatchlings each nesting season.

During the summer, the center offers turtle

walk and hatchling release programs, where visitors are guided through walks where loggerhead sea turtles may be spotted and can watch the hatchlings scurry off into the ocean. The nature center also offers programs for children and adults that include guided nature walks, beach combing, outdoor aquarium feedings and turtle talks. New to the center is Jacob’s Outlook, a 44-foot-tall observation tower with 700 feet of ramp, making it easily accessible for all.

The center’s boardwalk, nature trail and observation tower are open every day from 7 a.m. to sunset; the nature center is open Mondays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a suggested $5 donation per person, and parking is free for visitors. Call 561/544-8605 or visit myboca. us/2485/gumbo-limbo-nature-center.

SAILFISH MARINA AND RESORT, SINGER ISLAND

Anglers flock to the Atlantic’s top game fish waters around Palm Beach—and Sailfish Marina, across the inlet from Palm Beach, is just minutes from the Gulf Stream and less than 45 miles from the Bahamas. The marina’s charter fleet of boats ranges from 27 to 59 feet. Sport fishing charters are available year-round, and prices vary depending on the boat size and trip duration. Visitors to Singer Island can also scuba dive and parasail. For food, the Sailfish Marina’s restaurant is open seven days a week

from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call 561/844-1724 or visit sailfishmarina.com.

THE EVERGLADES, MIAMI

Environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas said it best: “There is only one Everglades.” A World Heritage Site and the largest subtropical wilderness in the world, the “River of Grass” is two-and-a-half hours south of Palm Beach and is best accessed by a guided tour. Two-hour tram tours at Shark Valley (305/221-8455) introduce visitors to the wildlife and nature of the Everglades and include the opportunity to walk up the Shark Valley observation tower for a panoramic view of the heart of the Everglades.

At Everglades Safari Park, on Southwest Eighth Street in Miami, sightseers can watch the Alligator Wildlife Nature Show, walk down the Jungle Trail and take a 30- to 40-minute airboat ride through the wetlands. The park is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 305/226-6923 or visit evergladessafaripark.com for current scheduling and pricing.

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PAN’S GARDEN, PALM BEACH

Standing with flute in hand, the bronze statue of Pan of Rohallion welcomes visitors to this green oasis in the center of Palm Beach. Pan’s Garden is a half-acre filled with Southern magnolia trees, scarlet milkweeds, and about 300 more species of Florida native vegetation. Visitors can walk through the tranquil pathways or relax on a bench under the garden’s roofed, open pavilion.

At 386 Hibiscus Ave., Pan’s Garden is open to the public Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gardens is free. Call 561/832-0731.

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS, WEST PALM BEACH

After marrying Ralph Hubbard Norton, founder of the Norton Museum of Art, in 1947, sculptor and art collector Ann Weaver began to fill their property with more than 100 works of art. Today, visitors can be a part of it by visiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.

Visitors to her historic home and studio—a waterfront property designed by Maurice Fatio—can wander the grounds and admire Norton’s artwork, including the nine monumental sculptures she left behind, eight in brick and

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one in granite. Seasonally changing exhibitions feature sculptures from contemporary and classic artists included among her work.

In addition to her love for sculpting, Norton had a passion for wildlife, and she wanted her work to be placed among plants and animals. The luscious garden holds native plants as well as more than 250 rare palms and welcomes birds and other animals that seasonally migrate to the area.

Admission to the gardens and home, at 2051 S. Flagler Drive, is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and children ages 5 and older, and free for members; however, the gardens are only open from November through June. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Call 561/832-5328 or visit ansg.org.

MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN, WEST PALM BEACH

Mounts is the oldest and largest botanical garden of its kind in Palm Beach County, welcoming visitors to its verdant paradise since 1925. Specializing in what it calls the “art, science and joy of gardening,” Mounts has cultivated 25 gardens, each organized as a living exhibit with curated flora designed to edify visitors about our challenging subtropical climate.

Lose yourself among the Butterfly Garden, with its dozen species of fluttering friends; the Edible Landscape, with its homegrown produce evoking a French kitchen garden; the Rose and Fragrance Garden, an olfactory delight; and many more. Mounts’ unique Windows on the Floating World is the largest garden in the venue’s history, featuring 4-footwide pathways that provide the illusion of walking on a water world vibrant with aquatic plant and animal life.

The garden, at 531 N. Military Trail, is open Tuesday through Sunday, June to October, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last entry at 2 p.m.), and Tuesday through Sunday, November to May, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members, $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, $7 for children between ages 6 and 17, and free for children under 5 years of age. Call 561/233-1757 or visit mounts.org.

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS, DELRAY BEACH

The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to Japanese culture, the Morikami has been a fixture in Palm Beach County since 1977. The property features a large museum that

showcases Japanese art as well as unique objects from everyday life, past and present. It also features one of the largest authentic Japanese gardens in the United States, complete with waterfalls and bridges, rock gardens and koi ponds.

Visitors may roam through six diverse gardens—each inspired by a different time period and style of Japanese gardening—explore one of the rotating gallery exhibitions, or attend a tea ceremony performed monthly in the Seishin-an Tea House.

The museum, at 4000 Morikami Park Road, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free for members, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military, $12 for students, $10 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for children ages 5 and younger. Call 561/4950233 or visit morikami.org.

PARADISE PALMS & SCULPTURE GARDENS, DELRAY BEACH

Situated on secluded Half Mile Road in western Delray Beach, the 20 accessible acres of Paradise Palms contain 600 species of palm trees among more than 2,000 different specimens, organized in their own mini-biomes, from rainforest to desert. Visitors wend their way through the exotic trees and toward burbling fountains, a meditation garden framed by the creaking sway of bamboo, a koi pond, a hedge maze, a children’s play area, an Asian tearoom and a yoga house. Sculptures from Central and North American artists dot the property in strategic spots—metal and marble

monuments from the private collection of the gardens’ entrepreneurial founder, Mark Ford.

The gardens are open by appointment on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for groups of 10 or more, and free for children 12 and younger. Visit paradisepalms.org.

BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM AND GARDENS, FORT LAUDERDALE

Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway is the historic Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, which is more than 100 years old. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the décor of this former home of artists Frederic Clay and Evelyn Fortune Bartlett has Caribbean-style influences, including art, china, animal figures and flowers collected by the couple as well as Frederic’s first two wives.

The Old Florida yet whimsical feel continues throughout the grounds. Aside from viewing the house, art and gardens, visitors can sign up for orchid, birding and art classes or attend one of the lectures or concerts hosted at the house veranda. Admission is $25 for adults, $8 for ages 6 to 17, and free for members and children 5 years and younger. Tours of just the garden are $15. The Bonnet House, at 900 N. Birch Road, is open for public tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Call 954/563-5393 or visit bonnethouse.org.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

Worth Ave Dining Guide

Fine dining is just a stroll away at these Worth Avenue Association members

Palm Beach isn’t just a destination; it’s an experience.

When you’re in Palm Beach, you’re not here just to live—you’re here to live life to the fullest. Part of that is exploring all the tantalizing restaurants this island has to offer. Whether you’re a full-time or part-time resident, or visiting on vacation, the Palm Beach vibe is all about relaxing. So we’ve done your thinking for you: Visit our choices for the best of the best restaurants, and do what you came here for—eat, drink and be merry.

ACQUA CAFÉ, 2875 S. OCEAN

BLVD.; 561/547-0005

Acqua Cafe, a Mediterraneaninspired restaurant that focuses

on seafood, is the brainchild of Arlene Desiderio and José Duran, who have built staples such as Renato’s and Pizza Al Fresco. Its raw bar and eclectic menu of Mediterranean-infused fare is based on organic ingredients from local farms and sources. Dinner nightly at 5 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

BICE RISTORANTE, 313 WORTH

AVE.; 561/835-1600

Bice continues to hold the title of one of the favorite spots on the island to see and be seen. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese and grilled Mediterranean sea bass. Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

THE BREAKERS, 1 S. COUNTY ROAD;

561/655-6611

The iconic Breakers is a destination unto itself with a wide range of dining options, each one excellent. Here is a brief synopsis:

• HMF is the grand hotel’s sumptuous “cocktail couture” destination featuring handcrafted and vintage cocktails, a warm and clubby vibe and exquisite small plates. Sunday through Thursday 6 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. to midnight.

• The Italian Restaurant is the resort’s family-friendly option with a wide array of Italian favorites. Wednesday through Sunday 5:30 to 9 p.m.

• Seafood Bar is one of The Breakers’ iconic rooms, with spanking fresh seafood, an aquar-

ium bar and jaw-dropping ocean views. Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• The Circle is an architectural gem that welcomes guests for daily breakfast and a spectacular Sunday brunch—a Palm Beach tradition not to be missed. Monday to Saturday 7 to 11 a.m.; Sunday 7 to 9:45 a.m.; Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

CAFÉ DELAMAR, VIA NEWSOME, 326 PERUVIAN AVE., SUITE 4; 561/659-3174

This little café has big flavor, with an assortment of flatbreads, salads, wraps and homemade soups—all with a subtle French spin. Primarily takeout and delivery (and catering), this is also one

Fettuccine con gamberi e pesto at Acqua Cafe

of the only places on the Avenue to get a tasty breakfast bite. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

THE

COLONY HOTEL, 155 HAMMON AVE.; 561/655-5430

• The Pink Paradise Café is perfect for the Palm Beacher on the run. Enjoy the café-style atmosphere to have a light breakfast or lunch, or make use of the grab-and-go selections, perfect for fueling up before a stroll to the nearby beach. Daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Swifty’s at the Colony Hotel is the hot spot for casual yet clubby dining. After being New York’s preeminent society boîte for almost two decades, Swifty’s originally opened as a pop-up in 2019, but due to its overwhelming success, founder Robert Caravaggi and Colony Hotel owners Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall elected to bring the concept back. Under Executive Chef Tom Whitaker, Swifty’s serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch, inside or outside, including cocktails and bar bites.

• During Season, The Living Room is the Colony’s spot for light bites, coffee and cocktails, complete with live entertainment.

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA

100 S. OCEAN BLVD., MANALAPAN; 561/533-6000

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• Angle: The resort’s fine dining option offers a farm-to-fork menu featuring prime meats and fresh seafood. This isn’t for the faint of heart: For example, the poached king crab is listed as only a starter, and to close out dinner, enjoy a Manhattan cart and tableside coffee service. Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; live piano from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.

• Breeze Ocean Kitchen: Dine al fresco at Breeze’s oceanfront terrace, with an emphasis on “Floridian cuisine” (ahi tuna poke bowl and Key lime pie are mainstays) and treats like a jerk chicken sandwich, conch and corn fritters, and daily catch ceviche. Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday Brunch on the Rocks 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Other dining spots at Eau include Italian food at Polpo; Bōken, a 12seat Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi and nigiri; ice cream shop Melt; Oceana, its light-bitesand-coffee spot; Savor, its spa terrace café with an “epicurean wellness” menu; and Stir, the resort lobby’s bar with cocktails and light bites (and a Macallan Cart!).

Salad with poached shrimp, calamari, scallops and clams from Bice

JENNIFER GARRIGUES, INC.

Our retail shop offers a potpourri of antiques, furniture, paintings and decorative accessories from around the world. These one-of-a-kind objects are collected from Jenny’s extensive travels to India, Morocco and the Far East.

308 Peruvian Avenue | 561-659-7376 Visit us online at jennifergarrigues.com Jennifer Garrigues Design Studio offers complete interior design services for residential, commercial and hospitality projects.

FOUR SEASONS, 2800 S. OCEAN BLVD.; 561/582-2800

• Florie’s: Unparalleled French Riviera-inspired dining, with a team led by world-renowned chef Mauro Colagreco. The menu is rooted in classics (like the heirloom tomato and pear carpaccio) with a seasonal spin and exquisite execution. Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m.; dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; bar 4 to 11 p.m.

• Seaway: The resort’s more casual restaurant, with a European terrace vibe and great ocean vistas. Lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; bar 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PICCOLO

GELATO, 66 VIA MIZNER; 561/814-5966

This cozy, indulgent gelato shop

tucked discreetly in Via Mizner is a wide draw for Palm Beachers in search of homemade gelato, gelato pops, gelato cakes, espresso and Italian specialty sodas—as well as a selection of vegan and dairy-free sorbetto flavors. This is where you go when the grandkids are in town or if you just want to feel like a kid again. Open noon to 9 p.m.

PICCOLO MONDO, 87 VIA MIZNER; 561/655-9599

Piccolo Mondo is elegant Renato’s (next door) casual little sister, serving yummy wraps, sandwiches, salads and pastas in a casual atmosphere. It’s perfect for an after-tennis meal, or lunch on the run—with a decidedly sumptuous spin, of course. This is, after all, Palm Beach. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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PIZZA AL FRESCO, 14 VIA MIZNER; 561/832-0032

Pizza al Fresco offers excellent dining (indoors and out) in a romantic via, but without the— ahem—romantic prices normally attached to island dining. You can choose from apps and entrees ranging from lobster bisque, eggplant lasagna, roasted half chicken and several pastas to a battery of pizzas locals swear by— especially the Palm Beach Pizza, with mozzarella, smoked salmon, caviar, red onions, capers and sour cream. This hidden gem is a locals’ favorite. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

RENATO’S, 87 VIA MIZNER; 561/655-9752

Renato’s is arguably the most romantic restaurant in South Florida, with old-fashioned top-drawer service, a tinkling piano, an outdoor patio space that feels positively European, and a fine dining menu that is superb. Renato’s has everything your heart desires, from stuffed zucchini blossoms to lobster risotto and more. Don’t wait for a special occasion—it’s always a special occasion here. Lunch Monday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner nightly from 6 to 10 p.m.

TIDELINE OCEAN RESORT & SPA,

2842 S. OCEAN BLVD., 561/540-6440

• The Tideline’s destination restaurant, Brandon’s Palm Beach, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner al fresco. Specialties range from crab fried rice to an indulgent surf-and-turf. Happy Hour offers reduced-price plates and half-off select beverages.

• More seafood delights await at Mizu, the Tideline’s sustainable sushi restaurant, which features a variety of Asian starters, specialty rolls and sakes. Seating options include the romantic oceanfront terrace or sleek indoor sushi bar.

VIA ROMA CAFÉ, 329 WORTH AVENUE, SUITE 5,

VIA ROMA 561/249-1646

Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, owners of Raptis Rare Books and Churchill Cigar Company, offer a European-style café with coffees and bites like a “Quiet Americano,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Chai,” “Tell Tale Tart,” or “Much Ado about Muffin.” There is also a “Kale of Two Cities” salad or “The Catcher in the Rye” sandwich. The literary theme continues with the cafe’s Wall of Fame, a collection of rare, framed pieces signed by famous historical figures.

An intimate boutique with fashion forward European designer labels.

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256 Worth Ave • Via Amore • 561-318-8323

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Home Away From Home

Enhance your Worth Avenue experience with a stay at the best resorts Palm Beach has to offer

Palm Beach hotels are legendary for luxury and service—and a real amenity for the Worth Avenue visitor. Make a holiday of it and rediscover the pleasures of top-ranked lodging and luxury.

THE BRAZILIAN COURT

PALM BEACH

301 AUSTRALIAN AVE., 561/6557740, THEBRAZILIANCOURT.COM

The Brazilian Court is, in many ways, the quintessential Palm Beach Hotel—elegant, refined, oriented around graceful courtyards. Even with a major renovation for the 2024 season, this Spanish Colonial historic landmark maintains its Roaring Twenties glamour and boutique

intimacy, but updated with elegant modern-day charms. When guests aren’t lounging in one of the 80 lavishly appointed guest suites, they’re invited to savor the cuisine of internationally acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud, enjoy unparalleled pampering at the Brazilian Court Salon, or simply vanish into tranquility by the secluded, palmfringed pool. Spend your days relaxing in one of the two tropically landscaped courtyards or by stepping out of the hotel’s front door and strolling down famed Worth Avenue.

THE BREAKERS

1 S. COUNTY ROAD, 561/655-6611, THEBREAKERS.COM

The Breakers is synonymous with Palm Beach history and

grandeur, known for its sweeping hotel amenities—four pools, 10 restaurants, a fabulous spa, endless beachfront. But we don’t want you to overlook the Seafood Bar, with its bright oceanfront setting, or HMF, for a sumptuous retro bar experience. Schedule a tee time at Ocean Course, the oldest golf couse in the state, boasting six lakes and more than 25,000 square feet of putting and practice greens. If racquet sports are your activity of choice, make a reservation at one of the resort’s 10 Har-Tru courts to get in some volleys or private instruction.

THE COLONY

155 HAMMON AVE., 561/655-5430, THECOLONYPALMBEACH.COM

The Colony is another classic Palm Beach address, with a pedi-

gree and level of amenities that date to the days when the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were winter guests. We love, love, love it, but we have to say that its new iteration, including the trendy Swifty’s, brings it to a whole new level. Only steps from Worth Avenue, with a pool shaped like the state of Florida, this is Palm Beach at its Palm Beach-iest.

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT

100 S. OCEAN BLVD., MANALAPAN 561/533-6000, EAUPALMBEACH.COM

Eau is whimsical and fully loaded with luxury amenities, but we have to stake our don’t-miss claim on its fabulous Eau Spa, a lavish, 42,000-square-foot “spa wonderland” complete with a bath lounge, salon, spa treatments, garden villas, DIY scrub and polish bar,

Breeze Ocean Kitchen at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

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fitness center and a “BEAUtique.”

The spa offers a pass to the SelfCentered Garden, bath lounges, sauna and steam showers and meditation area for hotel guests—a fee that is waived if you book a spa treatment. It’s no wonder the spa was selected as one of seven spas in Florida to receive a five-star rating from Forbes!

FOUR SEASONS RESORT PALM BEACH

2800 S. OCEAN BLVD., 561/582-2800, FOURSEASONS.COM/PALMBEACH

Recently awarded two Michelin keys—making it one of just six in the state—the Four Seasons is an elegant oceanfront boutique hotel offering impeccable amenities. The hotel underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, which includes an enhanced beach experience, remodeled pool deck and redesigned guest rooms.

The hotel also features gourmet restaurant Florie’s, in partnership with world-renowned chef Mauro Colagreco.

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Oetker Collection, the company behind iconic landmark hotels such as Hotel du Cap-EdenRoc, Le Bristol Paris and Eden Rock-St Barths, is set to make its foray into the United States with The Vineta Hotel. Undergoing a major renovation with acclaimed interior designer Tino Zervudachi at the helm, the boutique hotel with beautiful Mediterranean Revival architecture will also introduce exciting new restaurant and bar concepts with a European sensibility. Stay tuned!

Historic Support

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County preserves Palm Beach’s past while always keeping an eye on the future.

To tour the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is to take a stroll through the eras of life in Palm Beach County. Created in 2008 by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC) and located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in West Palm Beach, the eclectic collection of artifacts and images on display at the museum tell a story more than a century old—the story of our home.

“Since our incorporation [in 1937] we have been collecting, preserving and sharing with our people here in the community and beyond the rich history and cultural heritage of Palm Beach County,” says HSPBC President and CEO Jeremy Johnson.

Because of its dedication to preserving Palm Beach’s past, the HSPBC will be honored as the beneficiaries of the Worth Avenue Association’s famed Walking Tours.

“ We’re just thrilled with the Worth Avenue Association,” says Johnson. “I just appreciate their philanthropic spirit … We have such great connectivity with the town of Palm Beach and with Worth Avenue in particular.” Indeed they do; some items from the HSPBC’s archives date back as far as the 1890s, before Palm Beach County was officially established, including architectural drawings by Addison Mizner, the legendary architect who designed the west end of Worth Avenue and some of the county’s most iconic structures.

“As they say, a picture tells a thousand words, so the imagery we have in our collection is significant,” says Johnson. And with more than 4.5 million photos, the HSPBC’s archives have quite a lot to say. For those researching the area, the contents on display at the museum, as well as the collections in the archives, are an invaluable resource.

“ We are a full-service research facility, so we service a lot of people, a lot of architects, people doing academic research, people who are writing books. … We really serve our local community, but we also serve the interests of people from outside the county, outside the state of Florida and even outside the United States.”

Johnson estimates that the museum welcomes between 20,000 and 25,000 visitors each year, of which 8,000 to 10,000 are students from the School District of Palm Beach County. The HSPBC works closely with the school district, bringing historic programming and instruction to fourth, seventh and 10th grade classrooms. In 2023, the school district also honored the HSPBC with the rare designation as an official Holocaust education site, and last year the museum unveiled its “Stories of Rescue” permanent exhibit focused on everyday heroes who worked to save Jews during the Holocaust.

“ We’re very proud of [the exhibit], and we actually borrowed an exhibition from the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and then

we supplemented it with some of our own local stories,” says Johnson.

The HSPBC’s partnership with the school district allows the organization to service what Johnson refers to as one of its “most important constituencies”—students.

“Now more than ever, it’s more important for young people and for people of all ages to understand our history,” says Johnson, “To understand how we’ve gotten to where we are, so that we can learn from the past and move forward into the future the best way we can.”

To learn more about the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and its latest exhibits, visit pbchistory.org.

Jeremy Johnson