WORTH 2023

A journey of self-expression through wearable works of art.

BOUTIQUE PALM BEACH

150 Worth Avenue · Suite 115 · Palm Beach · FL 33480 · T: 561 659 3700 · Mo—Fr 10am— 5pm · Sa 12am— 5pm www.tamaracomolli.com

A rare pair of sapphire, ruby and diamond bracelets by Bulgari, c.1975

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Proenza Schouler twisted back dress from Saks Palm Beach; pink sapphire and diamond earrings and pink tourmaline ring from Greenleaf & Crosby by Betteridge

FEATURES 44

Worth Avenue

Fashion

Fashion returns to the garden in fresh Worth Avenue style.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LYALL ASTON

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On and Off the Avenue

Our Palm Beach Day Guide is your passport to discovering the best of the island and beyond, from a historic bike trail to family activities and cutting-edge art.

BY MARIE SPEED

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Game Changers

With classic tabletop games as a backdrop, these jewels from Palm Beach shops are all winners.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL; STYLING BY LORI PIERINO 66

The Worth Avenue Story

For more than a century, this fabled street has survived prohibition and wars while maintaining a singular standard of elegance and vitality.

BY AUGUSTUS MAYHEW

Style Worth Having

From vibrant patterns to understated grace, these Palm Beach retailers have the attire for all occasions.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL; STYLING BY LORI PIERINO

President’s Letter

Worth Avenue offers the best of Palm Beach—with old-school customer service.

BY GREGG BELETSKY

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Worth Avenue Association

Worth Avenue Association members are dedicated to the legacy of this storied shopping street.

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Worth Avenue Notes

What's new on Worth Avenue and Palm Beach, from events to beauty trends.

BY JUDY DIEDWARDO, NILA DO SIMON AND JOHN THOMASON

38 Vias

The Avenue’s “secret” vias have a charm all their own.

BY STAFF

42 For Men Only

With the pandemic in the rearview, it’s high time we recovered our sartorial sense.

BY GREGG BELETSKY

82 Best of Palm Beach & Beyond

From Palm Beach to Miami, South Florida has a world of diversions.

BY TIFFANY WHISLER

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Dining and Accommodations

Palm Beach and Worth Avenue are home to international luxury resorts and excellent dining options.

BY STAFF

96 Parting Shot

Worth Avenue Association's charity of choice, the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, is an essential resource for our first responders and their families.

BY TYLER CHILDRESS

ON THE COVER

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lyall Aston

LOCATION: Mounts Botanical Garden

STYLIST: Cristina Cellini/Artist Management

MODEL: Fernanda Kinder/Next Model Management

HAIR & MAKEUP: Gina Simone/Creative Management

ART DIRECTOR: Lori Pierino

FASHION: Oscar De La Renta silk caftan from Saks Palm Beach; necklace from Mariko

assatly’s Inc., a Palm Beach tra dition since 1923, is celebrating 100 years in business. Brothers Edward and Robert Kassatly joined their father Sam in the late 1950s and have been working to gether 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 ser vice–qualities that undoubtedly contribut ed 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 lin ens 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 lin ens, Kassatly’s also carries a very fine line of domestic linens, American and Euro pean designer lingerie, men’s sleepwear, cashmere sweaters and a few select items in men’s sportswear. Special themes such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, polo and golf endow the store’s linens with a whimsical charm–and a personal touch.

Kassatly’s has something for everyone–tennis players, golfers, horsemen, fishermen, boaters and bridge players–and if it doesn’t, just ask; Edward and Robert will have it made especially for you.

WELCOME!

Over the past two years, Worth Avenue merchants have adapted to the ever-changing world in which we now live. We have learned to embrace technology or fade away. And thank goodness for technology the past few years, as it offered a “hands-off approach” to acquire not only necessities like groceries and prescriptions, but also those things that made us feel good—like clothing and other luxury items.

However, the one thing that technology cannot replicate in our marketplace is human interaction. Whether it be the simple suggestion of an alternate color, the feeling of the fabric, the sparkle and shine of the jewelry or the mere interaction of one with another, Worth Avenue is a community of merchants that has personally catered to the needs of our guests since the 1920s.

Take time to unwind. Take a breath. Smell the warm ocean breezes. Stroll the vias that add to the magic of the Avenue. Explore our charming, curated collection of shops and enjoy the myriad of award-winning restaurants. We are a destination comprised of only three blocks—but you will find that we all embrace the spirit of one-of-a-kind service that is unable to be replicated on a handheld device.

So whether you are a “newbie” or a longtime local, we are still one of the few places that operates on a handshake and a smile. We say please and thank you. We hold the doors open for one another. But most of all, we maintain an unspoken mutual respect of genuine hospitality, grace and manners.

I look forward to welcoming you back and seeing you on the Avenue.

Gregg Beletsky, President Worth Avenue Association

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Gregg Beletsky* 561/839-1830

AKRIS

VICE PRESIDENT Frank Steinhart 561/655-1468

STUBBS & WOOTTON

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Jose Duran 561/655-9745

AL FRESCO HOSPITALITY GROUP

TREASURER

Michael Maus 561/655-1141

MAUS & HOFFMAN

SECRETARY

Kristin Fries* 561/833-3701

BOTTEGA VENETA

DIRECTORS

Nikki Connaughton 561/651-7442

WALKER ZABRISKIE FURNITURE

Franklyn de Marco Jr. 561/835-3500

TA-BOO RESTAURANT

Sherry Frankel* 561/655-1996

SHERRY FRANKEL’S MELANGERIE

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* 561/655-5655

MAUS & HOFFMAN

Daren Rubenfeld 561/749-2136

DAREN RUBENFELD LAW

Jeff Sabean 561/659-6090 TIFFANY & CO.

John H. Surovek* 561/832-0422

JOHN H. SUROVEK GALLERY

Sarah Wetenhall 561/531-5417

THE COLONY HOTEL PALM BEACH

*indicates Past President

ADMINISTRATOR

Faith Spencer

WORTH AVENUE ASSOCIATION

256 Worth Avenue, Suite 312 (or) P.O. Box 2126 Palm Beach, FL 33480 Phone: 561/659.6909 Faith@worth-avenue.com www.worth-avenue.com

1000 Clint Moore Road, Suite 103 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561/997-8683 bocamag.com

PUBLISHER Margaret Mary Shuff

GROUP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Marie Speed MANAGING EDITOR John Thomason

WEB EDITOR Tyler Childress

CONTRIBUTORS Gregg Beletsky, Judy Di Edwardo, Nila Do Simon, Augustus Mayhew

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Lori Pierino

PHOTOGRAPHERS Aaron Bristol Lyall Aston

PRODUCTION MANAGER Rafael Quiñones CONTROLLER Jeanne Greenberg

DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Nicole G. Ruth

ACCOUNT MANAGERS Karen S. Kintner, Tanya Plath

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS AND SALES SUPPORT Bruce Klein Jr.

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Gail Eagle

CUSTOMER SERVICES/VIDEO EDITOR David Shuff

PUBLISHERS OF Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Florida Style & Design, 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. Ready to Wear and Custom Made available.

STEFANO RICCI ALDEN PANTHARELLA

ZANELLA PAUL & SHARK ZIMMERLI OF SWITZERLAND

120% LINO 333 Worth Ave. 833-0711

Men’s and Women’s Apparel

125 WORTH PARTNERS LLC 125 Worth Ave. 717-9803

Luxury Real Estate

ACQUA CAFÉ 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103 547-0005

Modern-Coastal Cuisine

AERIN 33 Via Mizner 623-0906 Apparel

AKRIS 150 Worth Ave. 839-1830 Women’s Apparel

2023 MEMBERS

ALTONA

150 Worth Ave., Suite 118 832-0303 Women’s Apparel

APOLLO PARKING 405 Hibiscus Ave. 659-4979

Parking Lot and Valet

BENCHMARK OF PALM BEACH

205 Worth Ave., Suite 315 855-8551

Estate Jewelry

BOTTEGA VENETA 239 Worth Ave. 833-3701 Leather Goods

THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL 301 Australian Ave. 655-7740 Hotel/Condos

THE BREAKERS 1 South County Road 655-6611 Resort

BRIONI 251 Worth Ave. 650-0030

Men’s Apparel

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS 353 Worth Ave. 659-6400

Real Estate

CAFÉ BOULUD

301 Australian Ave. (Brazilian Court Hotel) 655-6060

Fine Dining

CASA BRANCA 344 Worth Ave. 301-9996

Home Furnishings

CHANEL

301 Worth Ave. 655-1550 Apparel

CHARLESTON SHOE COMPANY 28 Via Mizner 286-7500 Women’s Shoes

CHARLOTTE KELLOGG 228 Worth Ave. 820-2402 Women’s Apparel

CHRISTIE’S 247 Worth Ave. palmbeach@christies.com Gallery

CHRISTOFLE

150 Worth Ave. The Esplanade 833-1978 Silver/Tableware/Gifts

THE COLONY PALM BEACH 155 Hammon Ave. 655-5430 Hotel

DANIELLA ORTIZ 256 Worth Ave. 366-0008 Leather Goods

DAREN RUBENFELD LAW 247 A Worth Ave. 749-2136 Law Service

DAVID YURMAN 249 Worth Ave. 888-398-7626 Jewelry

DEA FINE ITALIAN LINENS 341 Worth Ave. 366-1203 Fine Linens

DREAM LUXURY CRUISES 205 Worth Ave. 247-7775 Travel Services

DTR MODERN GALLERIES 408 Hibiscus Ave. 366-9387 Art Gallery

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT AND SPA 100 S. Ocean Blvd. Manalapan 533-6000 Resort

EDWARD BEINER, PURVEYOR OF FINE EYEWEAR 150 Worth Ave. 832-2020 Fine Eyewear

ESPLANADE 150 Worth Ave. 312/286-6905 Shopping Center

FLOWERS OF WORTH AVE. 205 Worth Ave. 514-0660 Floral

THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT 2800 S. Ocean Blvd. 582-2800 Resort

GRAFF 221 Worth Ave. 355-9292 Jewelry

GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB gcpolo.com Affiliate Member

GREENLEAF & CROSBY 236 Worth Ave. 655-5850 Jewelry and Watches

GUCCI 150 Worth Ave. 655-6955 Apparel/Leather Goods

HAMILTON JEWELERS 215 Worth Ave. 659-6788 Jewelry

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY 300 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach 832-4164 Non-Profit Partner

IL PAPIRO 347 Worth Ave. 833-5696 Italian Hand-Decorated Papers and Gift Shop

IRENE LUMMERTZ JEWELRY 256 Worth Ave., Suite 311 655-5000 Jewelry

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN 219 Worth Ave. 670-2920 www.greenleaf crosby.com Jewelry and Watches

Chanel

Christofle

Bottega Veneta

JAEGER-LECOULTRE

223 Worth Ave. 318-8979 www.greenleafcrosby.com Jewelry and Watches

JEWELMER 235 Worth Ave. 701-0613 Jewelry

J. MCLAUGHLIN

225 Worth Ave. 655-5973 Apparel

JENNIFER GARRIGUES INC 308 Peruvian Ave. 659-7376

Interior Design/Home Furnishings

JENNIFER MILLER 5 Via Mizner 659-9095 Jewelry

KASSATLY’S

250 Worth Ave. 655-5655

Fine Linens/Gifts/Apparel

LILLY PULITZER

240 Worth Ave. 653-8282 Apparel

MEMBERS

LOUIS VUITTON 150 Worth Ave. 659-3684 Leather Goods

LUGANO DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY 125 Worth Ave., Suite 222 757-9600 Jewelry

LUXURY PR GROUP 205 Worth Ave. 561-843-9554 PR/Media

LUXXOPTICA 323 Worth Ave., Suite B 833/589-9676

Binocular Design

MARIKO 329 Worth Ave. 655-5770 Jewelry/Apparel

MARINA ST. BARTH 240 Worth Ave., Suite 112 917/951-0771

Women’s Resort Wear

MARLEY’S PALM BEACH COLLECTION 256 Worth Ave. 721-1022 Apparel

MAUS & HOFFMAN 312 Worth Ave. 655-1141

Fine Men & Women’s Apparel/Leather Goods

MAXMARA 206 Worth Ave. 832-0069 Apparel

MINDFUL DIVORCE, PA 205 Worth Ave., Suite 303 537-8227 Professional Service

MORGENTHAL FREDERICS 311 Worth Ave. 655-3937

Fine Eyewear

ONE PARKING 150 Worth Ave. The Esplanade 833-7222

Parking Garage and Valet

ONESSIMO FINE ART 256 Worth Ave. Via Amore Art Gallery

PALM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 400 Royal Palm Way, Suite 106 655-3282 Community Service

PALM BEACH DESIGN MASTERS 326 Peruvian Ave. 318-8142

Interior Design, Home Accessories and Luxury Property Development

PALM BEACH FACIALS 205 Worth Ave., Suite 205 635-3744

Beauty Services

PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED P.O. Box 3344 472-1902 Magazine Publisher

THE OFFICE OF DR. PAUL MELCHIORRE, DMD 249 Peruvian Ave., Suite R.2 655-0666 Dentistry

PERUVIAN AVE. CORP P.O. Box 2561 793-1148 Real Estate

PETER MILLAR 256 Worth Ave. 833-8332 Men’s Apparel

PICCOLO GELATO 339 Worth Ave. 814-5966 Authentic Gelato

PICCOLO MONDO 87 Via Mizner 655-9599 Food Boutique

PIZZA AL FRESCO 14 Via Mizner 832-0032 Restaurant/Casual Dining

PROVIDENT JEWELRY 150 Worth Ave. 833-0550 Fine Jewelry

RANGONI FIRENZE SHOES 323 Worth Ave. 832-1601 Italian Shoes

RENATO’S 87 Via Mizner 655-9745 Fine Italian Dining

RICHTERS OF PALM BEACH 224 Worth Ave. 655-0774 Jewelry

ROBERT FONTAINE GALLERY 256 Worth Ave. Via Amore 305-397-8530 Art Gallery

SALON YOSHIKO 400 Hibiscus Ave. 623-7631 Salon Services

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 440 S. County Road 659-0602 Men’s & Women’s Italian Footwear and Accessories

Lilly Pulitzer

Onessimo Fine Art

SHERRY FRANKEL’S

MELANGERIE

256 Worth Ave. 655-1996

Gifts/Accessories

SKY CAP CORP

205 Worth Ave., Suite 201 212/340-0317

Travel Agency

ST. JOHN BOUTIQUE

256 Worth Ave. 833-5564 Women’s Apparel

STEFANIE’S

256 Worth Ave. Via Amore 318-8323 Ladies Apparel

STUBBS & WOOTTON

340 Worth Ave. 655-6857 Shoes

SUROVEK GALLERY 349 Worth Ave. 832-0422 Art Gallery

TA-BOÓ 221 Worth Ave. 835-3500 Fine Dining

TAMARA COMOLLI FINE JEWELRY COLLECTION 150 Worth Ave. 399-7779 Jewelry

TIFFANY & CO. 259 Worth Ave. 659-6090 Jewelry/Gifts/Fine Leather

TRIANON/SEAMAN SCHEPPS

237A Worth Ave. 802-4410 Jewelry

VALENTINA KOVA 243B Worth Ave. 508-3624

Women’s Apparel

VILEBREQUIN

335 Worth Ave. 835-0170

Swimwear

WALKER ZABRISKIE FURNITURE

5 Via Parigi 651-7442

Furniture/Accessories

WILLIAM R. EUBANKS

INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.

4 Via Parigi, 805-9335

Interior Design

WILLIAM RAVEIS

REAL ESTATE

125 Worth Ave., Suite 310 655-6570

Luxury Real Estate

WOODY MICHLEB BEAUTY SALON

150 Worth Ave., Suite 213 The Esplanade, 2nd floor 655-2700 Salon Services

WORTH AVE. MAGAZINE

5455 North Federal Highway, Suite M, Boca Raton 997-8683 Magazine Publishing

WORTH AVE. YACHTS

150 Worth Ave., Suite 136 833-4462 Yacht Sales/ Brokerage

YAFA SIGNED JEWELS 234 Worth Ave. 652-2085 Vintage Jewels

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EAT & DRINK |

BY JOHN THOMASON

SEE AND BE SEEN

Two of Worth Avenue’s signature restaurants offer a respite from the bustle

From A-list actors to musicians to media titans, you never know whom you’ll spot at the most historic restaurant on Worth Av enue. But by now, the managers of Ta-Boo have seen enough celebrities glide through its doors that they’ve mastered the art of discretion—of spiriting these public figures in and out, with most of the patrons none the wiser. Unless, of course, you happen to be a tower ing shock jock with a signature mane of curly hair.

“The worst one was Howard Stern. He’s about 9 feet tall, and his wife is striking as well,” says Franklyn DeMarco, owner of Ta-Boo since 1990.

“Two 9-footers sneaking in. … Susan Lucci was another one who was hard to hide. She was small, but she was very active and vivacious. She and her mother would have lunch on a regular basis.”

Ta-Boo’s celebrity patronage makes for some eclectic turnover—“one day it’s Pat Buchanan on Table 34, and the next day it’s Chris Rock on Table 34,” says General Manager Richard Whitaker—all of whom are drawn to a common denominator of iconic ambience and a classically rooted but forward-thinking menu.

Open year-round and all day long, Ta-Boo has been a staple on the Avenue since 1941. The wild bougainvillea at its entrance is visible from blocks away, ushering diners inside an atmosphere of delight somewhere between Key West hideaway and Jazz Age speakeasy. Music from the ‘30s and ‘40s establishes the throwback vibe, while colorful murals depict monkeys frolicking amid palm trees. Tropical fish patrol a tank behind the bar, which contains only two televisions—the rare modern intruder in an otherwise bespoke time warp of a restaurant.

In its 80 years of service to what DeMarco describes as a once “very closed society of very wealthy people who enjoyed the warm weather and each other’s company,” Ta-Boo has garnered plenty of lore, much of it likely apocryphal. Like the story of the

Clockwise from left, Ta-Boo’s front entrance, mahogany roasted duck, GM Richard Whitaker and grilled branzino

AARON BRISTOL

Bloody Mary being invented here as a hangover cure for socialite Barbara Hutton—or the time Joseph Kennedy had a tryst with Gloria Swanson in the ladies’ room.

But these days, it’s the sprawling menu, as much as the storied past, that attracts new and repeat customers. Ta-Boo is famous for its smoked salmon pizza, its decadent Worth Avenue salad (shrimp, lump crab, avo cado, capers, egg, bacon, tomatoes and Bibb lettuce), and its terrific spin on a grilled cheese, with gooey spinach and artichokes stuffed between pieces of Texas toast. Its 4 to 6 p.m. happy hour packs the bar.

“It’s always been a place where, yeah, you’ve got the celebrities, and yes, you have the old Palm Beach people,” Whitaker says. “But we’re trying to have something for everybody. The cost of that is we’re not trying to be the most cutting-edge. There’s no dry ice; we’re not doing a lot of foams. We try to stay one step behind the cutting edge, and take what’s good about what’s new and fold it into the mix.”

Ta-Boo is not the only upscale foodie haven with a historic pedigree. Renato’s, a five-minute walk down Worth Avenue to Via Mizner, has been a linchpin of Palm Beach since it opened in 1987. It’s one of the island’s premier special-occasion restaurants, serving fine Italian fare both in side—where a pianist tinkles the ivories under soft lighting—and outside, in its idyllic courtyard.

Renato’s is said to have more outdoor dining than any other restaurant in Palm Beach, with up to 28 white-tableclothed spaces available for al fresco meals. The space is a little slice of Eden punctuated by royal palms and bougainvillea, quaint succulents spilling from baskets attached to trees, and colorful tabletop roses imported from South America. Sparrows flutter on the Mediterranean roof tiles overhead, keeping watch for falling breadstick crumbs and contributing to the evening’s soundtrack.

It’s easy to take in every detail, because the dining at Renato’s is slow. Each course is meant to be savored, from the complimentary bread and ol ives to the artisanal desserts. Start with the local zucchini blossoms, stuffed with ricotta and smoked mozzarella, and served with sun-dried tomato

MARTINI LIKE NO OTHER

To imbibe like an authentic Palm Beacher, there may be no better concoction than the Palm Beach Martini. The island’s namesake drink is a Ta-Boo exclusive, and like much of Palm Beach itself, it creates its own traditions rather than abiding by the rules: To wit, you won’t find gin or vermouth in this fruity and refreshing libation. Ta-Boo Bar Manager Bobby Routhier divulges the not-so-secret recipe:

2 ounces passionfruit vodka

1 ounce Champagne

1 ounce fresh orange juice

1/2 ounce peach nectar

Add Champagne to top of martini after other three ingredients have been shaken together and strained. Garnish with orange and cherry or fresh sliced peach.

coulis and microbasil, making for a lush, creamy and addictive appetizer.

Other highlights include the foie gras in padella, the pillowy duck delicacy collapsing in the mere vicinity of a fork, and sweetly complemented by dried figs, cherries and a blackberry brandy sauce. The Portobello carpaccio bursts with more intricate flavors than the simple topping of arugula, goat cheese and lemon dressing might suggest, while the risotto ai funghi is rich and filling; its variety of mushrooms is indeed exotic, and the red wine sauce and white truffle oil make every bite an aromatic delight.

Dishes at Renato’s look as lovely as they taste. Executive Chef Ja vier Sanchez’s inner Van Gogh emerges on each plate, the birds trill, and the Palm Beach flora blooms. In this little pocket of paradise, everything is as it should be.

Risotto all’Argosta from Renato’s

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HOME | BY NILA DO SIMON

MODERN HISTORY

Blending history with today’s design visionaries

Interior designer Jennifer Garrigues reimagined a historic space for a major art collector. Built in the late 1800s, the former warehouse-turned-apartment building in the West Village became a favored project of Garrigues, who honored the home by incorporating special antique pieces with modern art.

TRIA GIOVAN

A VISION OF VINTAGE

Keep the integrity of a historic home while integrating contemporary pieces to the space. Today’s leading design brands and designers are showcasing furnishings, linens and art that add character and blend both worlds and periods into one.

RENEWED RESPITE

This home by Palm Beach Design Masters brought the original plans from 1939 to modern times with several structural changes and Italian porcelain flooring, plus custom upholstered furniture from Robert Allen, Kravet and Beacon Hill. Designer wall coverings and a kitchen outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances helped complete the transformation. 326 Peruvian Ave., Suite 9, 561/318-8142

GLOW UP

Candelabra in pink gloss finish, handmade in the heart of Paris by famed ceramics studio Jean Roger, by Casa Branca, 344 Worth Ave., 561/462-3331, casabranca.com

FLIGHT OF FANCY

Colibri print bed with whimsical hummingbird print on linen from DEA Fine Linens, 341 Worth Ave., 561/366-1203, deafinelinens.com

TABLE TALK

Made of natural teak root, the Carved Teak Root Console is beautifully and naturally designed by nature and is topped with glass, by Walker Zabriskie Furniture, 5 Via Parigi, 561/651-7442, walkerzabriskie.com

SITTING PRETTY

The Brighton Sofa with handtied coil platform springs and turned legs by Casa Branca, 344 Worth Ave., 561/4623331, casabranca.com

Mix It Up

Design tips on how to incorporate modern elements in a vintage home

Designer William R. Eubanks describes the perfect ways to bring a his toric home to modern times. For a historic Palm Beach home, Eubanks chose to keep the interior furnishings in a more contemporary style by focusing on simple shapes and neutral colors. These elements add an air of mod ern sophistication without distracting from the room’s historical elements, such as the exquisite sculptured honeycomb ceilings and dignified 16th century-style Mediterranean fireplace.

Abstract art pieces are the perfect way to blend contemporary elements into a space with period style. Paintings and sculptures are especially effective. Artists often mimic classical styles in order to evoke the works from previous eras. Selecting expressionist art with bursts of intense color brings unexpected excitement and visual stimulation to an historical setting.

It is most important to consider scale and proportion of furnishings when making selections for any interior space. In doing so, this allows opportunity to make a bold statement where it may be needed. The exaggerated modern rolled detail of the dining room chairs juxtaposed to the distressed beamed ceiling offers a visual elegance. Paired with a round dining table, this setting is a natural for entertaining guests. These subtle details harmonize the grandeur and detail of this historic home.

Creating symmetry with a modern focal point, such as this stunning white lacquered center table, offers this entryway an inviting, fresh, open feel. The sweeping arched details of the ceilings were the main focus of this space. The addition of large planters bring the outside in, creating an interior oasis for the homeowners and their guests.

Historic rooms reimagined by William R. Eubanks

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BEAUTY | BY JUDY DIEDWARDO

SELF CARE

Today’s approach to beauty starts with a little pampering, a little extra time for you...

BEAUTY 2023

Spa like a local with these Worth Avenue beauty gurus—with everything from a gala-ready facial and lashes to signature hair extensions and body treatments.

SPA SVELTE

Prep for your slinkiest party dress at Eau Palm Beach Resort’s 42,000-square-foot Forbes five-star beauty haven with its signature highperformance, cellulite-soothing Peaks of Slim ness body treatment. Targeted deep massage, kneading and gentle friction promote a tighten ing effect deep within the tissues to create that perfect silhouette. Pair with its Oxygeneo™ 3-in-1 Super Facial, which enriches the skin with oxygen while anti-aging red light therapy and ul trasound increase blood flow, stimulate collagen and reduce inflammation for the ultimate glow.

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, 561/533-6000 eaupalmbeach.com

BALANCING ACT

Align mind, body and spirit at Salon Yoshiko— Bergdorf Goodman’s flagship Fifth Avenue beauty salon’s satellite location in sunny Palm Beach. Begin with treatments using its proprietary hair care line of vegan, plant-based products that deliver unparalleled condition ing and moisture to repair frazzled locks. Or, just interested in tackling the South Florida frizz? Its signature, ultra-smoothing keratin treatment will have you singing this venerable salon’s praises—even in the rain.

SALON YOSHIKO AT PALM BEACH 400 Hibiscus Ave., 561/623-7631 thesalon.com

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Salon Yoshiko

BRAZILIAN COURT SALON

301 Australian Ave., 561/833-9930 thebraziliancourt.com

LUSCIOUS LOCKS

Transform your look with perfectly coiffed hair extensions from the pros at Woody Michleb who know how to bring instant game-changing drama and style to any look. Whether you go long and silky smooth, or lush and curly, the specialists at this premier salon use the high est quality European and Russian hair and 10 different state-of-the-art application meth ods—including vegan cold glue—to ensure the perfect match for every hair type.

WOODY MICHLEB BEAUTY SALON

150 Worth Ave., Suite 213, 561/655-2700 woodymichleb.com

FACE VALUE

For an instant spotlight-ready glow, indulge in Palm Beach Facials’ award-winning next-gen HydroJelly Deluxe Facial that uses brightening enzymes and collagen-boosting high-frequency LED light therapy for ultra hydration and plump ing. Also, try the signature Glass Skin Resurfacing Facial with hydroxy acids and enzymes to speed up cellular renewal. Centella stem cells combine with hyaluronic acid and potent antioxidants to leave skin silky smooth and radiant. Finish off your look with the 24 Karat Gold Lash lift and tint treatment for an instant youthful look without the hassle of fake lashes.

PALM BEACH

FACIALS

205 Worth Ave., Suite 205, 561/635-3744 pbfacials.com

GLAM SQUAD

Boost your va-va-voom factor with a head-to-toe transformation at the island’s legendary Brazil ian Court Salon. Nestled inside the landmark Brazilian Court Hotel is the quintessential Palm Beach luxury salon spa experience with pre

& Crosby

Greenleaf & Crosby : A Palm Beach Institution

Running the gamut from fine jewels and antiques to pre-owned watches, giftware and the most cutting edge designer jewelry, this venerated establishment in a landmark setting is a destination for discerning shoppers from all around the world.

he Greenleaf & Crosby name dates back to 1868 when Florida pioneers Damon Greenleaf and J.H. Crosby opened the first fine jewelry store in Florida. They accompanied Henry Flagler’s train south from Jacksonville to St. Augustine to Miami and Palm Beach. Now entering its 128th Season on the Island, Greenleaf & Crosby is expanding again as contemporary pioneers, Win and Natalie Betteridge grow the historic business into the watch world.

For much of its history, Greenleaf & Crosby was as well known for fine watches as jewelry. “We’re excited to announce our return to the world of high horology in 2023 with the opening of two new boutiques on Worth Avenue: IWC Schaffhausen at 219 and Jaeger-LeCoultre at

223. We are proud to be partnering with these venerated brands that have helped shape the Swiss watch industry,” says Win Betteridge.

From a jewelry perspective, Greenleaf & Crosby is a tribute to the individuality of the modern shopper, offering a range of fine jewelry from antique and estate to classic diamond, gemstone and pearl jewelry. It is home to Verdura, Vhernier, Fernando Jorge, Buccellati, Marina B, Mark Davis, Goshwara, Peggy Guinness, Aletto Brothers, Silvia Furmanovich, Marco Bicego, Robert Procop and DAVIDOR.

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

1) Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar, pink gold, 42mm, automatic, $48,100.

2) Fernando Jorge Nebula earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, milky aquamarine, $61,500.

3) Three rings: Oval-cut diamond ring, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, Burmese Sapphire with half moonshaped side stones. Prices upon request.

4) Estate Collection Tony Duquette cross pendant with natural emeralds totaling ~77.02 carats altogether, 18k gold, $45,000.

5) Verdura Infinity Knot Bracelet, gold, platinum, 352 round brilliant-cut diamonds, $83,500.

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ON THE AVE

Worth Avenue is lively year-round these days. These Worth Avenue and Palm Beach area signature events are always a must-do—but all dates are subject to change, so make sure to call or check the organizer’s website to confirm before attending.

Strolling on Worth Avenue

AVENUE MAGIC, ALL YEAR LONG

Enjoy Worth Avenue’s own “pet project,” holiday cheer, insider history and more!

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS OF WORTH AVENUE

November 23, 2022, through April 26, 2023

Every Wednesday during the busiest season, December through April, local and inter national visitors have had the opportunity to take a 75-minute walking tour of Worth Av enue with historian Rick Rose. Through colorful anecdotes and commentary, the exciting and informative tours explore the origins and character of Worth Avenue, its unique architecture, the historical significance of many of its legendary landmarks and some of its famous residents. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. in Via Amore at 256 Worth Ave., across from Tiffany & Co. and Chanel. There is free two-hour parking along Worth Avenue or at the Apollo Parking lot behind Tiffany & Co. for a small fee. The cost for

the tour is $25 per person, a por tion of which benefits the Palm Beach Police and Fire Founda tion. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.

PET PARADE AND CONTEST

March 11, 2023, 9 a.m.-noon

Dogs, cats and bunnies, oh my! The furriest of friends are welcome at Worth Avenue’s 30thannual Pet Parade and Contest at Via Amore. With creative and entertaining categories such as Best in Show, Most Unique, Most Obedient and Most Creative.

Owners and their pets have the opportunity to win great prizes and compete for the honor of being one of Palm Beach’s doggy divas. Watch as mistress of cer emonies, Worth Avenue person ality Sherry Frankel, introduces each four-legged contestant. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the contest begins at 10 a.m.

TURTLE TUESDAYS

The second Tuesday of the month, June-October 2023.

Because Palm Beach is one of the largest nesting grounds in the world for sea turtles, Worth Avenue merchants, residents and visitors are welcome on the second Tuesday of the month during nesting season to help collect and remove dangerous debris from the Palm Beaches. The Town of Palm Beach and the Worth Avenue As sociation provides supplies for the event as part of their community service initiatives. Turtle Tuesday is partnered  with Loggerhead Marinelife Center which then sorts and collects data in alignment with best practices as outlined by our partners at NOAA and Ocean Conservancy.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

Each holiday season, Santa

Claus, his elves and performers deck the halls at Worth Avenue’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which marks the unofficial start to Palm Beach’s shopping season. In years past, the Worth Avenue As sociation and Town of Palm Beach officials have headlined a festive annual parade down Worth Avenue and a night of holiday cheer. The parade traditionally precedes the fateful flip of a switch that lights the magnificent 40-foot tree. For more details and Santa Strolls, be sure to keep your eyes on worthavenue.com.

WORTH AVENUE KENTUCKY DERBY CELEBRATION

May 6, 2023, 4-6 p.m.

…And they’re off!

Sip, Stroll, Shop and Win! Join us for the 149th Run for the Roses on Worth Avenue with a celebration, including a Derby Hat Contest!

Rick Rose and his walking tour; Christmas on the Avenue; the annual Pet Parade

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AND OFF THE AVE

ART PALM BEACH

Feb. 24-30, 2023

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 239/495-9834

Enjoy Art Palm Beach’s 25th an niversary in 2023 with its signature visual art, photography and design galleries showcasing contemporary and emerging artists.

PALM BEACH CAVALLINO CLASSIC

Jan. 26-29, 2023

The Breakers Palm Beach, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561/994-1345 and other locations

Ferrari enthusiasts and beyond can enjoy Cavallino’s 32nd-annual event, which will include a variety of luxury cars and will benefit various charities. Events include Cavallino Classic and the Con corso d’Eleganza.

PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW

February 17-19, 2023

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 203/254-0486

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

THE PALM BEACH SHOW

February 16-21, 2023

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561/822-5440

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. VIP opening night preview party Feb. 16, 5 to 10 p.m.

ARTIGRAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

February 18-19, 2023

Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/746-7111

The nationally recognized Artigras Fine Arts Festival will be celebrat ing its 38th year, bringing with it artists and art aficionados from all

over the U.S. The two-mile festival hosts activities for art lovers and families alike, from the Hanley Foundation Youth Art Competition to galleryquality artwork. There won’t be a boring moment at Artigras.

PALM BEACH MODERN + CONTEMPORARY

March 23-26, 2023

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 203/254-0486

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

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

March 23-26, 2023 Entrances on Banyan Boule vard, Clematis Street, Datura Street, Evernia Street and South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 800/940-7642

This famed boat show features more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, plus live music and drinks on the famous floating cocktail lounges as well as familiar activities for young skippers.

BARRETT-JACKSON

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

April 13-15, 2023

Expo Center at South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 South ern Blvd., West Palm Beach, 480/663-6255

The exclusive Barrett-Jackson

Classic Car Auc tion only has four stops—and West Palm Beach is one of the lucky locations. Those dreaming of mint 1950s automobiles or late Porsche models or who just want to enjoy the social event and timeless memorabilia are invited to attend this elite car auction at our very own South Florida Fairgrounds.

DELRAY AFFAIR

April 14-16, 2023

Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Delray Beach, 561/278-0424

Enjoy the largest arts and crafts fes tival in the Southeast United States, where guests can stroll 12 city blocks of fine art and crafts along side Delray’s finest restaurants.

SUNFEST

May 4-7, 2023

The Waterfront at Downtown West Palm Beach, 561/659-5980

For four 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, fes tivities and three stages, SunFest remains a staple on the South Florida social calendar.

Selections from Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry at the Palm Beach Show

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DISCOVERING THE VIAS

The Worth Avenue vias are hidden courtyards along the Avenue—full of surprises and charm

VIA AMORE:

FIND IT: Between Peter Millar and St. John, 200 Block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: “Amore” is Italian for love, which perfectly describes the romantic feel of one of Worth Avenue’s largest vias. Cascading tree branches brush the walls of the via, while sculptures and art lend it its classical character. Wrought iron gates encompass the walls of the first entrance, and statues and fountains line each terrace. Lost? Be on the lookout for the mosaic compass on

the ground near Café Flora, a quiet bistro surrounded by trees, flowers and twinkling lights. Additionally, make sure to spot the can’t-miss mural in the via before enjoying a delicious lunch.

VIA MARIO:

FIND IT: Between Maus & Hoffman and Ralph Lauren, 300 block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Small but beautiful, Via Mario feels like it was beamed from an Italian piazza. A fountain greets you at the

entrance, and a reflecting pool leads you to a serene Roman goddess sculpture. If you want to have a secluded daydreamy moment, Via Mario is the place for you.

VIA PARIGI:

FIND IT: Between Brown Harris Stevens and DEA Luxury Italian Linens, 300 Block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Parigi mixes the beauty of South Florida and Europe with Old World architecture and tropical palm trees lining the narrow entrance path, opening to

Scenes from the vias of Worth Avenue

a beautiful Parisian-inspired courtyard. The intricate mosaic staircase is one of Via Pari gi’s alluring features, and the many balconies add to its European charm. A fountain is the centerpiece of Via Parigi, surrounded by abstract iron statues of the four seasons.

VIA ROMA:

FIND IT: Between Raptis Rare Books and Mariko, 300 block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Roma is small and simple, but it is the perfect spot to relax and stargaze after a shop-till-you-drop afternoon on Worth Avenue. When you reach the end of the thin corridor, be sure to look up at the intricate skylight that shines brightly at the windows of Raptis and Mariko.

VIA BICE:

FIND IT: By Trillion, 300 block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Bice’s blue-andwhite arched walkway leads you to a court yard with a replica of the Venus de Milo. The via, which has recently undergone a renova tion—including a lush arbor—is most notable for Bice, the see-and-be-seen restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine. And you can snag a table outside in its romantic courtyard to fully absorb the via’s vibe.

VIA MIZNER:

FIND IT: Between Select Fine Art and Style Paris, 300 block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: As you walk around this via, you’ll see the faded words “Via Mizner” engraved into a small fountain, a tes tament 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 John nie Brown, and Laddie, a dog that belonged to a later Mizner apartment owner, Rose Sachs. While this via certainly has historical sig nificance, it is also home to Renato’s, Worth Avenue’s most romantic restaurant. Sit out side by the glowing lanterns and string lights while dining on superb Continental cuisine.

VIA NEWSOME

FIND IT: Adjacent to East Coast Jewelry, 300 block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: Before you enter the via, look up at the entrance and spot the regal lion head staring down at you and the vintage architecture and columns surrounding it. Via Newsome is home to a classic Dionysian statue surrounded by exotic orchids—pearl white when in full bloom.

VIA ENCANTADA

FIND IT: Between Christie’s and David Yur man, 200 block

WHAT NOT TO MISS: This whimsical via has been transformed by the Upper East Side French bistro Le Bilboquet, a Manhattan transplant that is as lovely as it is delicious.

Opposite page, Via Amore; this page, top left, Via Amore; top right, Via Mizner; bottom, Via Mario

IT’S TIME TO GET DRESSED AGAIN

Here’s how to get out of those sweats and back into style again

Let’s be honest: As much as we want COVID in the rearview mirror, it has definitely left its mark. It taught us how to work remotely, shop remotely, have video meetings, touch base with colleagues—all without human physical connections. Early on, we realized we only needed to be dressed from the waist up. In fact, we started paying more attention to our backgrounds than our clothing. We real ized that if we took a Zoom from our bedroom, more than just your mother would know you didn’t make your bed that day.

Fast forward to the present, where COVID still exists but the fog is finally lifting. We are travelling and eating out, meeting friends for drinks and attending social events. But one thing COVID has left in its wake is the enduring mandate that we don’t really have to get dressed.

Well, kids, it’s time to put the gym clothes and Lycra leggings back in the gym where they belong. As a friend of mine says, “the bar has been lowered so far down, we now just step over it.”

It’s time to get dressed again. With that in mind, I am looking forward to a social season where blowouts begin at 5 p.m. (following an indulgent facial at Palm Beach Facials—go on, you deserve it.) Dressing starts at 6 p.m., cocktail mixing at 7, and dinner at 8. And it can’t come soon enough. For example, I found myself standing in front of a mirror in Europe this summer, having to tie and re-tie my black tie several times to get it right; in the past, that was automatic.

With so many newcomers to Palm Beach, it’s time for us local islanders to show them how it’s done. Whether it’s a lunch by the pool, a walk down the avenue or a black-tie event that evening, there is a Palm Beach way of dressing—and we are doing it again.

Here are a few of my favorite finds this season from some of my colleagues on Worth Avenue.

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1. Sapphire cufflinks in white gold from Lugano Diamonds

2. The classic Regale smoking jacket in cotton velvet with silk quilted lapels and cuffs, from Maus & Hoffman 3. Limited-edition buffalo horn eyeglasses from Morgenthal Frederics x Salvatore

Ferragamo, from Morgenthal Frederics 4. Yellow gold link bracelet (also available in white or rose gold) in sevenor nine-inch lengths, from Jennifer Miller 5. The ”storm slipper” in navy cotton velvet and navy grosgrain trim, from Stubbs & Wootton

Fendi logo dress and Saint Laurent platform sandals from Saks Palm Beach; Buccellati pink opal earrings from Greenleaf & Crosby by Betteridge

BACK TO THE GARDEN

Indulge

Photography by Lyall Aston

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Shot on location by Worth Avenue magazine at Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

Johanna Ortiz swim suit, Dolce and Gabbana resort bag, all from Saks Palm Beach; emerald bead and diamond earrings, emerald bangle, diamond necklaces and diamond cuff, all from Greenleaf and Crosby by Betteridge

Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit from Saks Palm Beach; ring from Mariko

Dolce & Gabbana zebra dress and Saint Laurent platform sandals from Saks Palm Beach; bangles from Mariko

Dress from Akris; Saint Laurent black boots from Saks Palm Beach

Carolina Herrera gown from Saks Palm Beach; sunglasses from Edward Beiner

Positano Hedy printed skirt, top and hat from Marina St Barth; earrings from Mariko

Saint Laurent platform sandals and Zimmerman bathing suit from Saks Palm Beach; brooch from Mariko; scarf from Marley’s Palm Beach Collection; Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses from Edward Beiner

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Lyall Aston

LOCATION: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

Cristina Cellini /Artist Management MODEL: Fernanda Kinder/Next Model Management

DIRECTOR: Lori Pierino

& MAKEUP: Gina Simone /Creative Management

ASSISTANT: Erica Falzone

ASSISTANT: Simon Dale

Oscar De La Renta silk caftan and Saint Laurent platform sandals from Saks Palm Beach; necklace from Mariko

On & Off THE AVENUE: Palm Beach Day Guide

Palm Beach is worth exploring on its own: Here’s how

Although Worth Avenue is in itself a destination, specific experiences on the Avenue—and off—of fer a taste of the whole Palm Beach experience. From biking along the Lake Trail, to a day at the beach or any number of forays into vias and art galleries, jewelry stores and gardens, the island promises visitors a glimpse of gracious history, signature fashion, unparalleled luxury and sheer natural beauty. Take your time and breathe it all in as you discover Palm Beach at its best.

BEACH DAY:

Nothing says island better than a day on the beach, swimming, snorkeling and more at the foot of Worth Avenue. And for lunchtime you can towel off, shower, jump into your clothes and wander up Worth Avenue to snag a casual lunch at Pizza Al Fresco (14 Via Mizner, 561/832-0032) or Pic colo Gelato for ice cream (66 Via Mizner, 561/814-5966).

MORE PLACES TO TAKE THE KIDS & MORE

■ Playgrounds, fields and tennis courts are all at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center. (340 Seaview Ave., 561/838- 5485)

■ The beach at Phipps Ocean Park features picnic facilities and a playground. (2145 S. Ocean Blvd., 561/585-9203)

■ The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a great way to experience local history. (300 N. Dixie Highway, 561/832-4164)

■ Sherry Frankel’s Melangerie is a fun stop on the Avenue for oneof-a-kind whimsical gifts (256 Worth Ave., 561/655-1996)

■ If you want to reach out and make a statement with flowers, try the venerable Flowers of Worth, which has been beautify ing Palm Beach for years. (205 Worth Ave., 561/514-0660)

CULTURAL TOUCH POINTS FLAGLER MUSEUM, PALM BEACH:

Explore Henry Flagler’s Beaux Arts mansion Whitehall—and his private railcar. At the corner of Cocoanut Row and Whitehall Way, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 561/655-2833 or visit flaglermuseum.us.

SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS, PALM BEACH

This campus houses a concert hall, gallery space, cinema, and library and is most well-known for its top-rate, signature O’Keeffe Speaker Series, running Tuesday afternoons from January to April, featuring nationally renowned

figures from the realms of politics, media, arts and entertainment. Most buildings are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The gardens are open seven days a week from 10 to 5, weather permitting. Call 561/655-7226 or visit fourarts.org for details and current scheduling.

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

The Flagler Museum

Society of the Four Arts Garden

SHINE ON

Behind every bona fide Palm Beach woman is a nice stockpile of Good Jewelry—even Important Jewelry, both inherited and re cently bought or gifted. “Wearable jewelry” is hugely in demand and integral to the well-dressed island woman. Tiffany is (of course) the place for trending tasteful “every day” jewelry; this year, the Lock bracelet is very hot, and popular with both men and women, joining the HardWear and Knot collec tions as popular luxury items.

THE PALM BEACH LOOK

The sky’s the limit these days when it comes to fashion on Worth Avenue. New transplants from New York and the Northeast are used to everything from Louis V. to Lululemon. But there is that Palm Beach look, passed down by the Old Guard over the years, that still holds these truths to be self-evident: Stubbs & Woot ton slippers for him and her, the all-year uniform of bright tunics with white pants (see Marley’s), a print from Lilly Pulitzer, a good dress from Ala von Auersperg, the quintessental Chanel suit, leather accessories from luscious Bottega Veneta and brand names like Celia B, Johanna Ortiz and Hill House (for the Nap Dress).

Stubbs & Wootton

Tiffany’s Lock bracelet

LIMO TOURS

If you’d like to cover more ground—and get a glimpse at some of the great houses of Palm Beach—take a driving tour of the island with your own private guide through Leslie Diver’s Island Liv ing Tours (561/868-7944; island livingpb.com). Driving tours range from 90 minutes to 2.5 hours and include a walk through the vias on Worth Avenue. The Island’s grand landmarked estates were largely designed by the “Fab Four” of esteemed Palm Beach architects: Addison Mizner, Marion Sims Wyeth, John Volk and Maurice Fatio. Here are some of the houses to look out for:

Jimmy Buffett’s (most recent) house is in the north end, at 309 Gardener Road.

Lilly Pulitzer’s whimsical and lush estate house was called “The Jungle” and was at 710 S. County Road.

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s main house is at 328 on the classic El Vedado Road.

Mar-a-Lago, the private club and winter residence of Donald Trump, once belonged to Marjorie Merriweather Post and is at 1100 S. Ocean Blvd.

The Kennedys’ house at the north end of the island—1095 North Ocean Boulevard—was once the location of the Kennedy compound or the “Winter White House.”

John Lennon’s house, which he and Yoko bought in 1980, was called El Solano and was designed by Addison Mizner. This landmarked property is at 720 S. Ocean Blvd.

COURTESY

SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

FOR ART LOVERS

Worth Avenue is home to a growing number of art galleries, undoubtedly inspired by a community of collectors as well as a sophisticated clientele of art lovers.

Here’s a sampling:

ROBERT FONTAINE GALLERY

The Robert Fontaine Gallery “provides a platform for emerg ing, mid-career and established artists ranging in historical scope from the origins of postwar to the most current evolutions of digital media, conceptual installation and urban interventionist.” The gallery hosts widely covered national and international exhibitions, with a mission to highlight a variety of innovative perspectives while maintaining a balanced audience of seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike. The gallery employs an intellectually rigorous curatorial stance.

Robert Fontaine Gallery 256 Worth Ave. 305/397-8530 robertfontainegallery.com

DTR MODERN GALLERY

DTR Modern Gallery, which opened in 2003, is one of the most important galleries on the East Coast, with locations in Boston, Nantucket, New York, Washington and here, in Palm Beach. It special izes in postwar and emerging art ists, with a privately held selection of works by artists such as Banksy, Basquiat, Bochner, Botero, Chagall, Condo, Connor Brothers, Dali, Dine, Frankenthaler, Haring, Hirst, Hockney and on and on—Matisse to Miro, Picasso to Lichtenstein.

DTR Gallery 408 Hibiscus Ave. 561/366-9387 dtrmodern.com

ONESSIMO FINE ART

Onessimo Fine Art offers a large and varied selection of national and international artists, includ ing paintings, master prints, mul timedia, photography, and indoor and outdoor sculpture. The gallery,

which has regular exhibitions—in cluding the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and PB Modern & Contempo rary—is the exclusive representa tive of Mackenzie Thorpe, Josef Kote, Hessam Abrishami, Samir Sammoun, Domenic Besner, Da vid Drebin, Jurgen Gorg, Peter Roth, Fredy Villamil, Alan Wolton and Bruno Zupan, and sculpture by Massimiliano Schiavon, Alex Kveton, Peter Zelle, Thomas Scoon, Daniel Lotton, Peter Mandl, Steve Zaluski, Susan Gott and Dino Rosin.

Onessimo Fine Art Via Amore 256 Worth Ave., Suite T 561/223-2194 onessimofineart.com

SUROVEK GALLERY

The John H. Surovek gallery, which has been on Worth Av enue for 30 years, specializes in American paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints of the 19th and 20th centu ries. The Surovek Gallery has represented the estate of Robert Henri, and currently represents the estates of William Glackens and Anthony Thieme. Artists represented include Thomas Hart Benton, Marc Chagall, Jeff Koons, Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth and Stephen Scott Young, and many, many more.

Surovek Gallery 349 Worth Ave., 8 Via Parigi 561/832-0422 surovekgallery.com

Left, Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz sculpture from John Surovek Gallery; Top, Robert Fontaine Gallery and bottom, Nelson De La Nuez art from DTR Gallery

David Webb ski slope ring of rosewood and yellow gold, David Webb gold and platinum coral and diamond ring set with cabochon coral, diamonds and black enamel, Van Cleef & Arpels yellow gold pendant necklace set, ca. 1960s, with diamonds, carved coral beads and jade, David Webb gold bracelet made with rosewood, David Webb cocobolo wood cuff bracelet in yellow gold, all from Yafa Signed Jewels

Make a strategic move with a stunning piece from these Worth Avenue jewelers PHOTOGRAPHY

GAME CHANGERS

BY AARON BRISTOL

Pre-owned Rolex, Verdura Black Jade ring, set of three diamond bangles, diamond and onyx ring, black and white diamond bracelet, all from Greenleaf & Crosby by Betteridge

Dominoes from Our Boat House in Delray Beach

Mikado Flamenco Ocean bracelet with diamond pavé, topaz and moonstone, Mikado diamond pavé necklace in white gold, Mikado bouquet diamond pavé and topaz pendant in white gold, Mikado bouquet topaz pendant in white gold, Mikado bouquet moonstone pendant in white gold, all from Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry

David Webb diamond and gold scroll collar ca. 1971, Aldo Cipullo carnelian and onyx choker, Bulgari diamond, rose quartz and gold link necklace, all from Richters of Palm Beach

Chess set from Our Boat House in Delray Beach

Emerald and diamond bombe ring in white gold, sapphire and white agate ring in white gold, sea horse diamond cuff in white gold, spiral diamond necklace in white gold with diamonds, sapphire and onyx, kite- and cushion-cut ruby and white diamond ring in white gold, all from Lugano Diamonds

The Worth Avenue Story

BY AUGUSTUS MAYHEW

Whether looking for someplace beautiful, something precious or somewhere timeless, Worth Avenue offers Old World settings, state-of-the-art essentials, fashion panache and avant-garde extravagances. Signature shop logos and labels suggest Paris, Milan or New York, as well as Southamp ton and Martha’s Vineyard, though the Avenue’s ocean-to-lake tropical ambience makes it unmistakably Palm Beach. From Saks Fifth Avenue’s traditional luxury brands to Lilly Pulitzer and the latest from Milan’s Brunello Cucinelli boutique, the Avenue’s stores are as varied as its architecture and historical development from a seasonal eight-week resort hotel town to a year-round residential community.

Whether you spend a few dollars for parking and a nightcap or ten grand for a bauble, Worth Avenue welcomes earlymorning dog walkers and joggers, daytime shoppers and strollers, as well as influencers, the 4 o’clock teatime clique, and the after-5 martini set. From the Jazz Age 1920s to the jetset ‘60s and beyond, Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue has become one of the world’s ultimate destinations.

IN THE BEGINNING

Worth Avenue was first platted as the southern boundary of the Royal Park subdivision in January 1913 and was named for General William Jenkins Worth, troop commander during the Second Seminole War. Built to the south of Henry Flagler’s lakefront and oceanfront hotels, the Royal Park bungalows and cottages were designed to attract hotel guests wanting to spend an entire season at Palm Beach. Royal Park was the groundbreaking milestone that began Palm Beach’s transfor mation from an exclusive resort to a residential community.

Before the end of the First World War in 1917, Paris Singer, a principal heir of the Singer sewing machine company, as

well as an inventor and developer, had bought a cottage on the ocean block Peruvian Avenue. When he met architect Addison Mizner in New York in the fall of 1917 when Mizner was recov ering from a leg injury, he invited Mizner to his Palm Beach house to recuperate; Mizner agreed.

At Palm Beach, Singer bought the southwest corner of the Royal Park subdivision’s commercial block, intending to build a convalescent home and recreational clubhouse for shell-shocked soldiers. At the time, there were only a scatter ing of frame cottages on the avenue that stretched from the ocean to Lake Worth. It was about that time in 1918 that he and Mizner spent four days in Miami, where they were guests of Charles Deering and his brother, James Deering, who had just completed building Vizcaya, his elaborate winter estate. As shown by Mizner’s earliest drawings for the “clubhouse,” it was clearly Vizcaya’s Venetian bayfront setting and mix of simulated Old World motifs that inspired the clubhouse’s initial building design.

Singer declared, “There will be no big white houses with glaring red roofs”—most likely a reference to Henry Flagler’s Whitehall. He would not build “something laid out with a yardstick,” but instead, “… something that looks old, like it has always been there, with soft colors.” Six months later, the clubhouse was finished, described then as “a harmonious blend of feudal, Medieval, Spanish and Italian styles” with a golf course, no less. And, with the war ended, the Everglades Rod & Gun Club became the Everglades Club, now arguably Palm Beach’s most exclusive private club.

As the club’s success brought in more members, the end of every season brought changes and additions. In January 1923, the Everglades Arcade opened to the east of the clubhouse along the avenue, with an assortment of services and shops. Across the street, Mizner designed a mix of storefronts with

This fabled avenue is the crown jewel of Palm Beach, with a long and romantic history

tower apartments fronted by an arcade. His celebrated Via Mizner design, a winding mix of shops with apartments above facing courtyards and patios that extended to Peruvian Av enue, was drawn from actual medieval Spanish hill towns. Via Parigi soon followed.

To reach the Everglades Club, its members—the nation’s wealthiest and most prominent social leaders—needed to pass through Worth Avenue first. Upscale shopkeepers realized that relocating to Worth Avenue was a golden opportunity. Voila! Singer and Mizner’s multi-dimensional concept for Worth Avenue would provide the pedestrian-scaled model that would transition Palm Beach from the staid 19th century Flagler hotel era to an international 20th century Mediter ranean playground.

WORTH AVENUE RENAISSANCE: 1920-1930

The 1920s on Worth Avenue reflected the success of this burgeoning winter playground. Local entrepreneur Gus Jordahn, inspired by Mizner’s designs, built a block-long “ar tistic Spanish-styled” Gus’ Baths facility, with two saltwater swimming pools, shops and a 990-foot fishing pier. Across from Gus’ “Welcome to Our Ocean” Baths, the multi-story, 45-room Billows Hotel was under construction, also with a Costa del Sol architectural motif.

Along Worth Avenue’s mid-block, County Road gallery owner Velma Glenn Hodges built the Hodges Building at 300 Worth Avenue. (Saks was there from 1927 until 1979, followed by Brooks Brothers until it moved. Ralph Lauren as sumed the location during the 1990s, where it remains today.) Hodges was one of several business-oriented society women instrumental in Worth Avenue’s success. Not only were women granted the right to vote in 1920, but their enterprises, beginning on Via Mizner, were instrumental in making Worth Avenue an ultimate destination for the best-dressed women of the world.

When Saks Fifth Avenue left its Hotel Biltmore location on North Lake Trail and signed a five-year lease at the Hodges Build ing, a near-stampede began, as building accelerated and demand grew for storefronts. The following year, R. H. Macy’s opened a branch on Worth Avenue. Designer Sophie Gimbel’s weekly runway fashion shows at the Everglades Club became one of the resort’s must-see draws, as society photographers splashed pho tographs worldwide of au courant fashions at Palm Beach.

In late 1927, before the devastating hurricane and the subsequent Wall Street crash tempered Palm Beach’s nonstop progress, Worth Avenue was hit with a wave of automobile showrooms, set alongside windows displaying beach pajamas, bathing costumes and espadrilles. At its peak, there were eight showrooms on the avenue. At today’s Maus & Hoffman Build ing, bon vivants could take the new Cadillac V-16 for a test drive and then step next door to the Patio Marguery for caviar and Champagne. At the southwest corner of South County Road and Worth Avenue, where the Ferragamo collections can now be found, several dealerships found space. Along with Chryslers, Peugeots, Packards and Plymouths, Studebaker introduced its latest Erskine Six Club Sedan. A few doors down at 250 Worth Avenue, the Stutz Company exhibited a four-person Speedster Bugatti for $6,500. Rolls-Royce not only maintained a Worth Avenue showroom but also had of fices and a repair garage on Royal Palm Way; during the 1920s there were believed to be more Rolls-Royces on Palm Beach than anywhere else in the world.

The stock market had crashed, but Palm Beach appeared to have had a relatively soft landing.

“There has been a crash and a big one. But we are still carrying on, if Palm Beach may be used as a criterion,” said E.W. Kamelbert, a Wall Street expert and guest at the Royal Poinciana Hotel during the 1930 season. Kamelbert added that he saw America getting “bigger and better, as evidenced in this resort.”

From left, Paris Singer, Henry Flagler and Addison Mizner

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RESTRAINT TO RECOVERY

The end of Prohibition in 1933 brought about a dusk-to-dawn social revival as Worth Avenue’s bars, cocktail lounges and nightclubs became social centers. Palm Beach was in full swing. Café Society members packed away their black ties and put on their white dinner jackets. Fashion arbiters advised toe less sandals, jewel-toned satin slippers, and extreme feminin ity for the ladies. And for sartorial-conscious men, experts suggested berets and bright bold colors.

By the 1932 season, a national recovery was reported, and Palm Beach hotels were 80 percent booked. The town’s more than 230 shops and businesses awaited the arrival of over booked southbound trains. Restaurants touted soufflés, and hotel rooms came equipped with dial phones. At the Jardin Bijou on Worth Avenue, Pooshie-Pooshie performed her nightly balloon dance. Newell Tilton’s package store offered 24-hour delivery. The colorful Romany Chorus, an amateur performing group of talented residents, added comedy skits to its previously more operatic costumed productions.

And yet, amid the dance contests, backgammon tourna ments and scavenger hunts there was a cloud hanging over the Everglades Club as it was in receivership; foreclosure proceed ings were imminent. Paris Singer may have been the man who made Palm Beach beautiful, and helped transform Worth Avenue into a world-class destination, but his speculative real estate dealings destabilized the club’s finances and threatened its existence. After Singer’s death in 1932, it would take four years of court proceedings before the club reorganized, as a member-owned syndicate that would manage the club for the next decade until it became completely member-owed.

During the ‘30s, the party resumed on Worth Avenue. There was the Everglades Club’s annual Circus Ball, kicked off by a parade of circus acts and animals marching down Worth Avenue. The town’s annual charity midnight wheelchair race had black-tie participants pedaling wheelchairs from the Everglades Club’s porte-cochère, east on Worth Avenue to South County Road, and back to the club. (During one spring vacation, a Harvard junior named Jack Kennedy won the runner-up spot and went home with his award, a bottle of Champagne.)

BUT THEN THE WAR

During World War II, Palm Beach residents and visitors, like much of the mainland, were subject to gas restrictions and ration cards. Blackouts became part of the winter season. Residents enlisted as volunteers for the Beach Patrol and the Citizens Defense Corps. Eventually, The Breakers became the Reams Army Hospital. The Coast Guard took over the 600room Biltmore Hotel as a training school for 2,000 SPARS, an adjunct women’s military organization. In between tennis matches and golf rounds, residents patrolled the beach and drove ambulances.

For several years, Worth Avenue’s Volunteers for Victory canteen became one of the town’s social centers. Philadelphia Main Line socialite and longtime resident Edith Rea headed the Volunteers for Victory effort, in a cottage at the northwest corner of Worth Avenue and South County Road. On Christmas Eve, the Everglades Club opened its doors to all servicemen, attracting several thousand for caroling and punch.

Gus’ Baths

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POSTWAR WORTH

In 1941, Worth Avenue was again in the world’s spotlight. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived for a stay at the Everglades Club, greeted by applause as they entered and exited the club. The Duchess’ fashion sense made for various shopping adventures on Worth Avenue that were major media events. With many of their friends living on Palm Beach, the Duke and Duchess would become seasonal regulars for the next 30 years.

It was during this period that Palm Beach became more closely associated with the world’s best-dressed list. Every year, another familiar Palm Beach fashion plate was added to the list, including Mona Williams, Peggy Thayer, Katherine

“Kitty” Bache Miller, Aimée de Heeren and Barbara Hutton, among them. Sophie Gimbel was tapped for the Best Dressed Hall of Fame.

As the war ended and life resumed, more of Worth Avenue’s shop windows, then dubbed the “Mink Mile,” featured a taste for Fifties elegance with ball gowns and chinchilla wraps, and formal cocktail dresses. Dress shops became fashion salons, with their décor accented with marble, mirrors and chande liers. Yesterday’s vivacious debutantes and socialites, who may have once searched the avenue for scarves and sweaters, were now grande dames with appointments to be measured and fit ted by Lillie Rubin, Sara Fredericks or Martha Phillips. These enterprising post-World War II business owners introduced an international mix of couture by American, French and Italian designers.

As the Eisenhower years neared an end, the nation elected a new president. John Kennedy grew up on Palm Beach, and his election as president of the United States turned Palm Beach into a daily international dateline.

Just as the Duchess of Windsor brought flash to Worth Avenue, sightings of the nation’s first lady Jackie Kennedy ( “… wearing dark glasses and a scarf”) made international headlines, whether at Lilly’s on Via Mizner, the Toy Shop or Doubleday Bookstore.

THE ‘60S AND ‘70S

During the 1950s, there may have been only three art galleries on Worth Avenue. By 1965, there were 16 galleries, as Worth Avenue became firmly detectable on the art world’s radar. Wally Findlay Galleries added a patina of Boulevard St.-Ger main to the town’s art colony. Cocktail lounges became discos, in between backgammon and bridge. Residents were doing the Twist. During the 1970s, Worth Avenue featured an Italian week with cappuccino stands and costumed carabinieri. At Aldo Gucci’s boutique, two Alfa Romeos were being raffled to benefit a local charity.

In 1978, developer Murray Goodman announced plans for the Esplanade, a multilevel, 90,000-square-foot shopping promenade anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue with 40 specialty shops. Built on the southeast corner of Worth Avenue and South County Road, it supplanted a gas station, several small stores and the Ocean View Hotel.

When it opened the following year, described as a contem

Opposite: Top, Worth Avenue, ca. 1925 and bottom, the Everglades Club; This page, clockwise from top, Worth Avenue, ca. 1950s, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, President John and Jacqueline Kennedy and the Everglades Club carnival

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PHOTO BY BERT & RICHARD MORGAN; ROBINETTE COLLECTION/KENNEDY

FAMILY FILE; COURTESY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

DON’T-MISS WORTH AVENUE STOPS

Via Mizner, 1 Via Mizner. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Via Mizner was once home to Addison Mizner, who designed the fivestory apartment that anchors the via. Today, the courtyard consists of stores, private residences and popular restaurants like Renato’s and Pizza Al Fresco. It is also the site of two graves (the only “cemetery” on Palm Beach): one for Johnnie Brown, Mizner’s pet monkey, and the other for later resident Rose Sachs’ dog, Laddie.

Living Wall: In 2010, a two-story vertical garden (top right) composed of more than 10,000 plants was installed. Saks Fifth Avenue building, inter section of South County Road and Worth Avenue.

200 Worth Avenue: In 1927, the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique was oc cupied by a Studebaker automobile showroom.

205 Worth Avenue: The International-style Armour Building built in 1955 and designed by architect John Stetson is now called the Worth Avenue Building, and introduced the International style’s innovative geometry to Worth Avenue. During World War II, the site was utilized as the Volunteers for Victory canteen for enlisted men, providing services for the several thousand servicemen stationed in the area.

Ta-boó, 221 Worth Avenue. Ted Stone’s Ta-boo restaurant was designed in 1942 by architect Gus Mass, becoming one of Palm Beach’s popular rendezvous destinations. On New Year’s Eve 1957, the Coconuts held their first dinner dance since disbanding in 1928 at Ta-boo’s Tahitian Room. The Coconuts began in 1920 as an end-of-the-season costume party held at the Palm Beach Country Club.

Tiffany & Company, 259 Worth Avenue. During the early 1990s, the Smith Architectural Group resurfaced the 1930s Cartier building’s Moderne façade with a coral keystone veneer and modeled a more contemporary design based on Tiffany’s signature 1940s storefront on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The elaborate entrance features brush-finished, stainless-steel doors topped by the signature verdigris Atlas figure shouldering a Tiffany clock.

Greenleaf & Crosby by Betteridge, 236 Worth Avenue. Worth Avenue’s architectural crown jewel, Betteridge’s storefront features a Deco Moderne granite façade trimmed with silvery-white Monel, a nickel alloy resistant to corrosion. Named for Palm Beacher Ambrose Monell, Monel was used worldwide until the 1950s, when stainless steel was produced with less nickel and reduced demand for the costlier Monel.

Maus & Hoffman Building, 312 Worth Avenue. A designated landmark since 1989, the Maus & Hoffman clothing store was first a Cadillac LaSalle automobile showroom in 1928.

The Riviera, 455 Worth Avenue. The Riviera is a post-WWII apartment building later converted into a cooperative that is one of Palm Beach’s only remaining designs from that era. Designed by architect John Stetson in 1952, the building features a curvilinear ground-floor sunshade, geomet ric corner windows and balconies.

BIRTHDAYS

These fine stores celebrate milestone anniversaries this year: Akris: 100 years (eight years on the Avenue)

Kassatly’s: 100 years on Worth Avenue

Ta-Boo: 80 years on Worth Avenue

Colony Hotel: 75 years

Flowers of Worth: 50 years on Worth Avenue

porary adaptation of the avenue’s original Via Mizner concept, Saks was joined by a “worldly collection of shops.” In October 1997, Neiman Marcus announced it was “setting its sights on the avenue” with plans for a 57,000-square-foot, full-service department store across from the Esplanade that opened in November 2000 with a benefit for the Norton Museum of Art.

On Neiman’s opening night, guests experienced the “wow fac tor” that had made the high-end luxury store famous, ushering Worth Avenue into the 21st century.

WORTH AVENUE TODAY

Today, Bentley Bentaygas and Rolls-Royce Cullinans, along with chauffeur-driven Suburbans, shuttle along Worth Avenue, where decades ago slow-paced, wicker wheelchairs took visitors from store to store. At 250 Worth Avenue, the Kassatly family’s showcase for fine linens and lingerie—soon to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Palm Beach—is as de rigueur as it was decades ago when Sam Kassatly’s lace shop was in the Everglades Arcade.

The Billows Hotel and Gus’ Baths with his “Welcome to Our Ocean” sign have long since vanished, giving way to multi story condominiums overlooking the Midtown beach, where the town’s 24-hour fishing pier stood for more than 40 years. However sentimental about Worth Avenue’s past, it is no longer shuttered and deserted for eight months of the year; in fact, it is booming all year round now, and in the past two years has en joyed a surge of new residents from the Northeast and Midwest.

In 2010, Worth Avenue undertook a $16 million makeover aimed at refocusing the avenue from simply a place to shop and dine to a more expansive, welcoming and memorable experience. The plan included relining the street from the ocean to the lake with 200 coconut palms, widening sidewalks, re surfacing the crosswalks with a tabby seashell veneer, adding attractive benches and burying the utilities.

Betteridge’s Moderne-styled clock and Tourneau’s standing timepiece are now joined by a coquina-clad clock tower along the oceanfront. East end pillars mark Worth Avenue’s formal entrance. At the avenue’s midway point, the Hibiscus Avenue intersection was enhanced with a new pedestrian-friendly piazza. As striking as these achieve ments, the Living Wall’s vertical garden makes for an iconic attraction reestablishing Worth Avenue as a showplace.

Today’s Worth Avenue stands as Palm Beach’s centerpiece for the town’s residents and visitors alike, swarming with epicures, connois seurs and social lions—just as it did more than a century ago.

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Left, Via Mizner, ca. 1969; bottom, 1950s postcard of the Palm Beach Pier

STYLE WORTH HAVING

Cashmere jacket, $1,298, shirt, $248, sunglasses, $248, all from Peter Millar; jeans, $795, crossbody bag, $1,190, badge holder, $550, suede sneaker, $690, all from Brioni; crocodile wallet, $495, from Maus & Hoffman

Indulge in a contemporary spin on Palm Beach classics PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL

St. John jacket, $1,395, St. John handbag, $1,495, St. John X Sergio Rossi patent leather slide, $695, all from St. John Boutique; sweater, $585, from Kassatly’s; Lior Paris black jeans, $135, Lior Paris black and white geometric pant, $135, belt, $100, all from Marley’s Palm Beach Collection

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

Shirt dress, $560, necklace/belt, $325, bracelet, $230, mule, $275, all from 120% Lino; cashmere sweater vest, $495, from Kassatly’s; Elizabeth Krieger envelope bag, $200, Wallaroo hat, $65, all from Marley’s Palm Beach Collection

Styling by Lori Pierino

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The white ceramic case of this latest iteration of the Top Gun Chrono is inspired by the white dress uniforms of the US Navy as well as the winter landscape around Lake Tahoe, which is frequently flown over by the elite Navy pilots stationed at a nearby base. The watch is powered by a self-winding movement, featuring the time, 12-hour chronograph, and day/ date calendar complication. $10,700.

RICHTERS OF PALM BEACH

An iconic pair of 1960s onyx, diamond and gold hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

MARINA ST BARTH

Schutz Cadey Lee, this classic style comes with high heels and a sexy thin toe strap. They pair perfectly with pencil skirts and cropped trousers and stand to be the season’s showstoppers. Available also in black.

EDWARD BEINER

The Première de Cartier collection in horn is inspired by the Cartier vintage collection. This rimless sunglass with a flash lens has full horn temples that are enriched by the iconic C Décor and Godron detail. A frame perfect for the Cartier enthusiast of any generation. CT0362S •$3,645.00

MARIKO

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TAMARA COMOLLI

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Our new poet blouse in a vibrant ‘Jungle’ color with pintucking on bodice and sleeves enhanced with a hand beaded jeweled crystal trim that adorns the V neck. Available in 5 colors.

LUXXOPTICA

Museum-quality Yamato 20x120mm "Big Eye" binoculars are an exquisite choice for anyone on your gifting list this year. Modeled after original naval binoculars from World War II, this vintage design boasts superior optics, the highest quality materials, and luxurious details culminating in a beautifully crafted instrument. Weighing just under 70 pounds, the quality and attention to detail are evident, even to the most meticulous eye. Solid aluminum castings plated in nickel with solid brass accents are all mirror polished and mounted on an impeccably crafted solid teak tripod and delivered in a teak presentation case. These "Big Eyes" seamlessly combine unique luxury and craftsmanship resulting in a truly functional art piece that will immediately become the focal point of any room. Whether you are shopping for a bird watcher, a city dweller, or for that finishing touch to a new beach or mountain home, you are sure to satisfy the most discerning taste with this unparalleled gift choice. www.luxxoptica.com

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Lido Shiny Calf Mini Loop Handbag, Mini Loop Shiny calf handbag with front flap, metal loop detail and removable chain strap. Crafted in soft calf leather with signature accents like the gleaming loop detail and chain strap. Elevate your day-to-night with this mini version of our Loop leather handbag. A timeless combination of gold-tone & black is just as distinguished as it is demure.

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KASSATLY’S

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

SPA A joyful 42,000 square-foot wonderland, this adults-only playground located at Eau Palm Beach Resort is where guests are encouraged to indulge in “me time.” Pre or post-treatment, relax in the Self-Centered Garden, a tropical oasis complete with dipping pools, hanging chairs, and chaise lounges. Eauspa.com

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EXPLORING

With Palm Beach as your launch pad, you can plan day trips throughout South Flor ida, from baseball in Miami 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 sta tus 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 beauti ful, well-preserved national historic landmark.

Visitors to the museum can take self-guid ed brochure tours, self-guided smart device tours, or docent-led tours of the estate and Henry 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 Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reg ular admission is $26 for adults ages 13 and

up, $13 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 muse ums, 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 col lection, traveling exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.

In 2019, the museum unveiled its $100 million transformation. The new 59,000-square-foot Kenneth C. Griffin Building added more than

Norton Museum of Art

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 Hey man 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 perma nent collection features more than 7,000 works, concentrated in European, American, Chinese, and contemporary art and photog raphy. 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 out door sculpture garden that houses more than 30 installations by internationally known artists as well as Florida artists.

The museum’s permanent collection con tains more than 4,500 works from artists like Picasso and Degas to contemporary American art, West African tribal art, and pre-Colum bian 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 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults and $10

for seniors. Members, students with ID, and children 12 and younger 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 and capacity guidelines. Call 561/392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org.

PERFORMANCES/ SPEAKERS

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

Since its grand opening in 1992, the Kravis Cen ter has grown into one of the premier destina tions in Palm Beach County for plays, concerts, arts education, and more. At 701 Okeechobee Blvd., the center hosts about 550 performanc es 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

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WILD & WONDERFUL PALM BEACH ZOO, WEST PALM BEACH

Imagine yourself on a path surrounded by nature. Sunlight warms your face and lush green fronds tickle your arms as you ven ture deeper into the jungle. The tropical air renews your peace of mind and provides a sultry setting for the animal squawks, chuffs, howls and squeaks that delight your sens es. Families with big smiles pass by as you discover exotic rare animals along the shaded pathways. Welcome to Palm Beach Zoo!

on Broadway, P.E.A.K.—Provocative Entertain ment at Kravis—and other compelling series.

The gigantic complex holds four perfor mance venues as well as the Cohen Pavilion, which houses the Weiner Banquet Center, Gimelstob Ballroom, and Harris Pre-func tion 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 and is ideal for small er-scaled musicals and plays. The 300seat Helen K. Persson Hall is an intimate multipurpose space fit for jazz legends and Broadway classics. Call 561/832-7469 or visit kravis.org for details and current scheduling information.

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 Mamet, performed by veteran local tal ent 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. Additionally, Drama works develops new plays in its upstairs “Dra maworkshop” black box theater, featuring the same standards of production quality but for a discounted price.

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

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 communi ty. 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 re nowned figures from the realms of politics, media, arts and entertainment. Its concert series features the best in orchestral, cham ber and jazz music on Wednesday nights and some Sunday afternoons in season, and its film series features foreign and domestic titles fresh off the art-house 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 561/655-7226 or visit fourarts.org for details and current scheduling.

For more than 50 years, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has provided visitors with up-close and personal animal encounters that connect people to wild life. 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 Pla

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Malayan tiger at Palm Beach Zoo

za 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 en dangered species including Malayan tigers, si amangs, and howler monkeys. The impact of a visit to the Palm Beach Zoo extends beyond the gates, inspiring people to take action and save wildlife in wild places.

Palm Beach Zoo is committed to protecting wildlife and the wild heritage of this beauti ful state and beyond. Conservation starts by connecting you with rare, endangered animals at the Zoo. Your visit helps power fieldwork in our corner of the planet and supports the Zoo’s renowned wildlife partners across the globe.

Palm Beach Zoo is located at 301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach. It is open ev ery day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last ad mission at 4:15 p.m. Adults $24.95, Children (3-12) $18.95, Seniors $22.95, Toddlers (2 and under) free. For more information, visit palm beachzoo.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. Now, the renamed Cox Science Cen ter and Aquarium features a giant freshwater and saltwater aquarium housing local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, a conservation research station, and an inter active Everglades exhibit.

In its backyard, the Science Center also offers 18 holes of miniature golf on its Conservation Course, a Jim Fazio- and Jack Nicklaus-designed layout that combines ecological education with short-game chal lenges. It joins such new developments as a 5,000-square-foot Hall of Discovery with 100 new or revamped interactive exhibits, an up graded 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.

At 4801 Dreher Trail N., the Science Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $17.95 for

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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. In 2011, the World Waterpark Asso ciation and the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions named Rapids Racer “Best Ride.” 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 sim ulated wave system for riders to body-board over a fixed surface at 35 miles per hour.

Visitors can rent a “Big Surf Cabana,” complete with drop-down privacy curtains, a ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, a loveseat with two chairs and table, personal food and beverage service, a security locker, and six bottles of water. From Monday through Friday, the cabanas can be rented for $139. During the weekends and holidays, expect to pay $169.

adults, $15.95 for seniors (60-plus years), and $13.95 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 buy a full-day general admission pass at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium 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 sfsciencecenter.org

LION COUNTRY SAFARI, LOXAHATCHEE

Developed by South African and British en trepreneurs 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, natu ral 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, which guests can feed for $1 or brush

for no additional fee. Children will love the Safari Splash Waterpark that features several levels of slides, spray guns, water wheels, and rain bars. Towering above it all is a 550-gal lon 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 Carvel.

Hours for Lion Country Safari, at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year’s Day. Regular admission is $41 for visitors ages 10 and up and $31 for children ages 3 to 9. It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets beforehand. Call 561/793-1084 or vis it lioncountrysafari.com for current details and pricing.

The park, at 6566 N. Military Trail, is open year-round, but hours vary seasonally. Reg ular one-day admission is $49.99 per person, and children 2 and younger are admitted free. Weekends and holidays, admission is $59.99. Parking is $15 per vehicle. Call 561/848-6272 or visit rapidswaterpark.com for current details and schedule.

SAILFISH MARINA AND RESORT, SINGER ISLAND

Fishermen 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 561/842-8449 or visit sailfishmarina.com.

GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER, BOCA RATON

RAPIDS WATER

PARK, WEST PALM BEACH Rapids, South Florida’s premier family water park, features 30 acres of attractions.

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 the

Giraffe at Lion Country Safari

wild. 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 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 five miles of beaches, and rescue and release more than 10,000 stranded sea turtle hatchlings each nesting season.

During the summer, the center offers Tur tle Walk and Hatchling Release programs, where visitors are guided through walks where loggerhead sea turtles may be spotted and can watch the baby sea turtles scurry off into the water. The Nature Center also offers programs for children and adults that include guided nature walks, beach combing, outdoor aquarium feedings and turtle talks.

The center’s renovated boardwalk remains

open from 7 a.m. to dusk seven days a week, with the nature center open Tuesday to Sun day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Mondays from 12 p.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 gumbo limbo.org for current details.

THE EVERGLADES & AIRBOAT RIDES

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-40minute airboat ride through the wetlands.

The park is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 305/226-6923 or visit evergladessafaripark.com for current sched uling and pricing.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: GARDENS

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS, DELRAY BEACH

The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to Japanese culture just celebrated its 45th anniversary. The Morika mi Museum and Japanese Gardens 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 historic features, waterfalls and bridges, rock gardens and koi ponds.

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and one in granite. Seasonally changing exhibitions feature sculptures from contemporary and classic artists nestled among Ann’s work.

In addition to her love for sculpting, Ann had a passion for wildlife, and she wanted her work to be placed among plants and animals. The luscious gar den holds native plants as well as more than 250 rare palms.

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

$10 for seniors and students, $5 for children between ages 6 and 17, and free for children under 5 years of age. Call 561/233-1757 or visit mounts.org.

BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM AND GARDENS, FORT LAUDERDALE

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Wa terway 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 and Evelyn Bartlett has Carib bean-style influences, as well as art, china, animal figures, and flowers collected by all three of Frederic Bartlett’s wives.

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

The museum, at 4000 Mori kami Park Road, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free for members, $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and military, $11 for students, $9 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for children ages 5 and younger. Call 561/495-0233 or visit morikami.org for current ad mission and capacity guidelines.

PAN’S GARDEN, PALM BEACH

Standing with flute in hand, the bronze statue of Pan of Roha llion welcomes visitors to this green oasis in the center of Palm Beach. Pan’s Garden is a halfacre filled with southern mag nolia 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. General 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 be gan to fill their property, now the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, with more than 100 works of art.

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

Speaking of gardens, Mounts is the oldest and largest botani cal 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 20 gardens, each or ganized 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. The garden, at 531 N. Military Trail, is open Tuesday through Sunday, May to October, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last entry at 2 p.m.), and Tuesday through Sunday, November to April, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members, $12 for adults,

The Old Florida yet whim sical feel continues through out 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 $20 for adults, $8 for ages 6 to 17, and free for members and children 5 years and younger. Tours of just the garden are $10. 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 bonneth ouse.org for details.

WORTH-THE-TRIP MIAMI

With a Brightine station in West Palm Beach, Miami is an easy trip down the tracks—with a world full of places to visit!

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS, MIAMI

Vizcaya is a 34-room villa overlooking Biscayne Bay, built

Mounts Botanical Garden

by industrialist James Deering in 1916. Only 10 minutes from downtown Miami, the expan sive Italian estate and 10-acre bayfront gardens are examples of the late Gilded Age at its best: Expect an abundance of European antiquities, early 20th-century American art, and century-old plants. A 90-minute audio tour is available for $5, and can be purchased in five languag es. Admission is $25 for adults age 13 and older, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. Admission is free for U.S. military veterans and active-duty U.S. military per sonnel. At 3251 S. Miami Ave., the museum is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 305/250-9133 or visit vizcaya.org for current details and pricing.

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY, SOUTH BEACH

Home to highly gifted graduates of the nation’s most distin guished music programs, the New World Symphony ensem ble offers classical music to the South Florida community from its South Beach location on 17th Street near Lincoln Road. Established in 1987 under the artistic direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, New World has launched the careers of more than 750 young musicians now playing in ensembles includ ing the Boston Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra as well as in international ensembles and chamber orchestras in coun tries like Germany, France, and China.

In 2011, the New World Center opened, replacing the sympho ny’s previous location on Lincoln Road. Designed by Frank Gehry, the performance hall seats 756 and features a 7,000-squarefoot outdoor projection wall,

where guests can enjoy select events throughout the season while relaxing on the lawn, free of charge. This year marks New World Symphony’s 35th anniversary. New World Center will commence its regular season starting in October of 2023. Call 305/673-3331 or visit nws.edu for the current schedule.

LOANDEPOT PARK, MIAMI

Home to the Miami Marlins, South Florida’s Major League Baseball franchise, this stadium was completed in 2012. Two miles west of downtown Miami at 501 Marlins Way in Little Havana, the park took over the former Miami Orange Bowl site and holds 37,000 seats. The stadium fea tures a retractable roof to shield spectators from Florida’s scorch ing sun and frequent summer rain, making the baseball experi ence more enjoyable for Florid ians and visitors. The structure is also the first retractable roof in the world to earn LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Call 305/480-1300 for tickets and more information, or visit mlb.com/marlins/ballpark.

For more major league sports: • From August to December, the Miami Dolphins tackle NFL competition at Hard Rock Stadi um. Call 888/FINS-TIX or visit miamidolphins.com.

• The Miami Heat—2006, 2012 and 2013 NBA champs—will hit the hardwood for the 2022-2023 NBA season at FTX Arena in Miami. The season will start with three home games in early October 2022. Call 786/7771250 or visit nba.com/heat.

• The Florida Panthers will take to the ice at FLA LIVE Arena for the 2022-2023 NHL season, which is expected to begin in Oc tober 2022. Call 954/835-7000 or visit nhl.com/panthers.

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 tantaliz ing 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.

BLVD., PALM BEACH

OCEAN

Acqua Cafe, a Mediterraneaninspired restaurant that focuses on seafood, is the brainchild of Arlene Desiderio and Jose 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.

THE BREAKERS, 1 S. COUNTY ROAD, 561/655-6611

The iconic Breakers is a destina

tion unto itself (see page 94) with a wide range of dining options, each one excellent. Here is a brief synopsis:

• HMF is the grand hotel’s sump tuous “cocktail couture” destina tion featuring hand-crafted and vintage cocktails, a warm and clubby vibe and exquisite small plates (everything from Hong Kong dumplings to SoCal fish tacos.)

• The Italian Restaurant is the resort’s family-friendly option with a wide array of Italian favorites.

• Seafood Bar is one of The Breakers’ iconic rooms, with spanking fresh seafood, an aquarium bar and jaw-dropping ocean views.

• 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.

THE COLONY, 155 HAMMON AVE., 561/655-5430

• The Pink Paradise Café at The Colony is perfect for the Palm Beacher on the run. Enjoy the

Wagyu beef sliders from The Breakers

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.

• Swifty’s POOL 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 at The Colony Hotel during the 2019/20 winter season. Due to its overwhelming success, Founder Robert Caravaggi, together with Colony Hotel owners Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall, elected to bring the concept back as Swifty’s POOL, under Executive Chef Tom Whitaker, with expanded outdoor service for the upcoming season. An extension of Swifty’s

POOL, CPB Bar and Lounge serves breakfast inside or outside, cocktails and bar bites. Swifty’s POOL guests may be seated in doors at CPB, if preferred, for an intimate and cozy experience for lunch and dinner.

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT

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

• 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 (or wallet); for example, the butter poached lobster is listed as only a starter. Then there’s the Caviar Staircase, which, when paired with Cham pagne, may be the official snack of Palm Beach.

• Breeze Ocean Kitchen: If you’re truly looking for the ultimate Florida experience, then dine al fresco at Breeze’s oceanfront terrace, with an emphasis on “Floridian cuisine” (blackened grouper and Key lime pie are mainstays, of course) and treats like a Maine lobster roll, corn and conch fritters, and oysters.

• Other dining spots at Eau include Polpo, Italian food in a “relaxed luxury” atmosphere; Bōken, its new Japanese res taurant featuring sushi, sashimi and nigiri; ice cream shop Melt; Oceana, its light-bites-and-coffee spot; and Savor, its spa terrace café with an “epicurean wellness” menu.

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

The Four Seasons Palm Beach

offers the unparalleled French Riviera-inspired Florie’s, with a team led by two-star Michelin chef Mauro Colagreco. The menu is rooted in classics (like the heirloom tomato and pear carpaccio) with a seasonal spin and exquisite execu tion. Seaway is the resort’s more casual restaurant, with a European terrace vibe and great ocean vistas. Expect the best from both.

PICCOLO GELATO, 66 VIA MIZNER, 561/814-5966

This cozy, indulgent gelato shop tucked discreetly in Via Mizner is a wide draw for Palm Beach ers in search of homemade gelato, gelato pops, gelato cakes, espresso and Italian specialty sodas. This is where you go when the grandkids are in town or if you just want to feel like a kid again.

Renato’s offers sublime Continental dining in a romantic atmosphere

AARON BRISTOL

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

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

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

Pizza al Fresco offers excel lent dining (indoors and out) in a romantic via, but without the—ahem—romantic prices normally attached to island din ing. You can choose from apps and entrees ranging from lobster bisque, lamb sausage, roast 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 hid den gem is a locals’ favorite.

RENATO’S, 87 VIA MIZNER, 561/655-9752

Renato’s is arguably the most ro mantic restaurant in South Florida, with old-fashioned top-drawer service, a tinkling piano, an outdoor patio space that feels positively Eu ropean and a fine dining menu that is superb. Renato’s has everything your heart desires, from foie gras to lobster risotto and more. Don’t wait for a special occasion; it’s always a special occasion here.

TA-BOO, 221 WORTH AVE., 561/835-3500

Ta-boo is a tradition on the Av enue, and arguably its most wellknown culinary landmark, the place to see and be seen for more than 60 years and counting. It is a local favorite for its happy hour, and regulars know to ask for cer tain tables. Ta-boo stories include the one that says the Bloody Mary was invented here, and that Joe Kennedy had a tryst with Gloria Swanson in the ladies’ room. True or false, it’s that kind of place—full of great gossip, better steaks and a buzz that never really goes away.

THE ISLAND RESORT EXPERIENCE

A visit to Worth Avenue is only enhanced by staying at one of its fine signature resorts and hotels

Palm Beach hotels are legendary for luxury and service—and a real amenity for the Worth Avenue visitor. We suggest you make a holiday of it and rediscover the pleasures of top-ranked lodg ing and luxury.

THE BRAZILIAN COURT

PALM BEACH

301 AUSTRALIAN AVE., 655-7740, THEBRAZILIANCOURT.COM

The graceful Brazilian Court has everything—including a phenom enal Daniel Boulud restaurant, Café Boulud, which serves an im

pressive menu of modern French cuisine. Enjoy a delicious meal while sitting on the elegant dining terrace, with views of palm trees and fountains. The restaurant serves breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. daily, lunch from noon to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SaturdaySunday, and dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. daily.

THE BREAKERS

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

The Breakers is synonymous with Palm Beach history and grandeur

and is 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. Come to the Seafood Bar for the fresh seafood and stay for the beautiful views of the Atlantic. Specialty dishes include pan-seared sea scallops and lobster tails.

Transport yourself to a world of glitz and glam at HMF, The Breakers’ retro-style bar. Select a drink from HMF’s acclaimed,

2,000-varietal wine list and order a meal from its globally influ enced menu. HMF is open daily for dinner and drinks.

THE COLONY

155 HAMMON AVE., 655-5430, THE COLONYPALMBEACH.COM

The Colony is another clas sic Palm Beach address, with a pedigree 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 POOL, brings it to a whole

The Brazilian Court Palm Beach

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 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 “water playground” complete with a bath lounge, salon, spa treatments, garden villas, DIY scrub and polish bar, fitness center and a “bEAU tique.” Looking for a relaxing day to yourself? The spa offers a pass to the Self-Centered Garden, bath lounges, sauna and steam showers and meditation area for hotel guests—a fee that is waived if you book a spa treatment. For fine dining made from local and regionally grown products, head to Angle for contemporary American

cuisine. The restaurant serves fresh seafood and prime meats in a sleek, modern atmosphere. Breeze Ocean Kitchen is the perfect spot for dazzling al fresco views and beautiful seafood, and Bōken offers contemporary Japanese dining. There is also the delicious Southern Italian Polpo, and more.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT

PALM BEACH

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

One of South Florida’s most el egant oceanfront boutique hotels offers impeccable amenities. The hotel recently underwent a multi million-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 Michelin two-star chef Mauro Colagreco.

Eau Palm Beach Resort

GIVING HOMETOWN HEROES A HAND

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation has dedicated itself to serving as a resource for the city’s first responders

This year’s “charity of choice” for the Worth Avenue Association is the Palm Beach Police & Fire Founda tion (PBPFF), founded in 2006 to provide scholarships to children of Palm Beach police and fire department employees. Sixteen years after its inception, the Foundation has expanded to provide even more services to Palm Beach’s first responders and the commu nity at large.

“Through the generosity of the community over the last three years specifically, we’ve been able to expand the support that we give the police and fire departments,” says PBPFF Executive Director Rebecca Torres. Many items aren’t budgeted for by the town of Palm Beach, so the Foundation has stepped in to fill in some of the gaps by providing supplemental equipment and a virtual de-escalation training system to assist officers in making critical deci sions in tense and uncertain situations.

Along with vital equipment and resources, the Foundation still provides scholarships for the children of employees of both departments. More than $2.2 million in scholarships have been awarded to students applying to Oxbridge Academy and Cardinal Newman High School. “Our goal over the next year is to really grow the financial support that we provide for educa tion,” says Torres, who hopes to provide sup port for students looking to attend out-of-state schools as well.

In addition to these scholarship opportu nities, the Foundation has also developed a retention program to ensure that the town’s best and brightest first responders and civilian

workers in both departments remain in Palm Beach. The Preston-Bernick Retention Pro gram provides retirement benefits to depart ment employees in addition to benefits already received through the town.

For the community, the PBPFF has been an invaluable resource for crime prevention. The Foundation has revitalized the Palm Beach Crime Watch, a 30-year-old program formerly under the management of the Palm Beach Police Department that educates the commu nity on ways to avoid falling victim to crimes. On the Foundation’s website are videos that

are part of a Crime Watch Safety Series which show ways to prevent auto theft and increase scam awareness. The organization also hosts shredding events, where community members are welcomed to come and safely dispose of sensitive documents and data.

Torres says she feels honored that the Foundation is being recognized by the Worth Avenue Association. “I think it’s incredibly impactful for the foundation,” she says. “I think it’s going to bring a lot more local awareness to what we’re actually doing and how directly we support both departments.”

Top: Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Torres; below: Palm Beach first responders