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116 HERE TO STAY
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40 LOG ON What’s new on palmbeachillustrated.com
42 RSVP
Soirees from the social season
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59 SPOTLIGHT
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60 AROUND TOWN
Wildlilly Wine, what’s new at The Royal, and more
64 Q&A
Notes from singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan
66 HEROES
A local pediatrician provides personal care for patients
68 LIVING WITH IVEY
The truth about toxins in everyday cleaning supplies
STYLE
75 THE LOOK
Brands that give back, plus Greek goddess inspo
78 THE EDIT
Our editors’ selections for springtime essentials
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206 CALENDAR
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In the 17 years I’ve served as editor in chief of this magazine, Palm Beachers have grown accustomed to my texts and emails starting with “I have a crazy idea…” Depending on the month and the mood, that could be anything from hosting Thanksgiving dinner in August to wearing gowns made completely of flowers to shooting an ensemble at midnight so we could get the light right. We do like to keep things lively.
This month’s crazy idea, which was birthed during an editorial summit (I swear there was no alcohol involved), revolved around the concept of digital fashion. A few designers are creating NFT collections, some more outrageous than others, featuring clothing that’s available only in the metaverse and can be purchased with various forms of cryptocurrency on OpenSea. Why would one do this? To dress their avatar, of course!
If you’re rolling your eyes right now, hear me out. There’s a certain amount of fantasy in fashion, and we don’t always get to indulge it when we dress for dinner or a charity ball. So why not let our hair down and experiment in another dimension? Three fearless fashionistas understood that concept and were game to try. Gratitude to Sue Jin Seth, Courtney Schlesinger, and Amanda Vanderziel Cummings for allowing us to design their avatars, dress them in digital Dolce & Gabbana, and place them in trippy, post-futuristic worlds. Ready to teleport into the metaverse? Turn to page 110 and let “Digital Twins” take you there.
Meanwhile, back in real life, we feature some of our most stylish men in “Palm Beach Dandies.” Our cover model, Nick Hissom, is no stranger to being in front of the camera. As a music artist and model, he understands performing and fashion; as a gallerist, he gets art.
Photographer Camilo Rios (aka RIOCAM) captured Nick’s personality through an artistic lens, while Nick Mele brought out the exuberance of jeweler Mish Tworkowski, the soccerdad-meets-retail-mogul vibe of Jay Hartington, and the preppy spirit of hometown historian Rick Rose. Meet this year’s Dandies on page 102.
And don’t miss the rest of our style content, which ranges from an exploration of color in our fashion editorial (page 124) to a roundup of glittering shoulder dusters (page 80). I hope our pages will inspire you to have fun—maybe even take a few risks—with fashion. Enjoy!
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Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@palmbeachillustrated.comIt all began with matching outfits. My nana and my mother always coordinated my sister and me for childhood photos. My future trajectory as high school “Best Dressed” was set while still a toddler. By then I had the full preppy kit: Izod with flipped collar, blue Stan Smiths (long before my daughters caught on that they were cool), and a blazer for chemistry class. It was an early affliction that has stayed with me.
With that background, it should come as no surprise that our March issue is one that I look forward to most. The four gentlemen profiled this month in “Palm Beach Dandies” take dressing and creativity seriously. It is always fascinating around Palm Beach to see not only what men are wearing, but how they are wearing it. Like our local architecture, the well-dressed tend to include a bit of detail and influence from beyond our shores. We recently spied a gentleman friend of the magazine sporting a double-strand pearl bracelet—an incredible piece and an amazing statement!
This issue also signals the beginning of our seventy-first year publishing this magazine. As the local population swells, we are fortunate that new residents have an affinity for what we do. They are curious about the people and activities that make Palm Beach tick. With each issue, Palm Beach Illustrated profiles the newly arrived, the longlived, and the standard-bearers of fashion, trends, and philanthropy. We find ourselves in good company as The Island’s influence has crossed the bridges west.
Everywhere we look we see new buildings, faces, and opportunity. With that growth comes a responsibility for all of us to respect what has gone before and to preserve what makes this region a true paradise. With an eye toward a stylish and prosperous future, we look forward to embracing the growth and the new residents coming our way.
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WHAT: Seventeenth Annual Police & Fire Rescue Ball WHERE: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The annual black-tie dinner dance celebrated a “classic Palm Beach” theme and boasted a cocktail reception, live auction, and awards presentation for the Police Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year.
WHO: Kiton WHAT: Spring 2023 Fashion Show
WHERE: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Friends of the brand strutted over to The Royal for a showcase of both men’s and women’s spring collections. Guests enjoyed light bites from Sant Ambroeus and music from the night’s DJ. A portion of the evening’s proceeds supported the American Heart Association.
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Dinner Dance and Thirty-Ninth Birthday Celebration WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: MorseLife celebrated its thirty-ninth year of service with opulent fanfare, from a seated dinner to a repertoire of greatest hits by the legendary Patti LuPone, plus a powerful recap of the charitable nonprofit’s local impact.
WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens WHAT: Norton House, Pollinator Garden, and Orchid House Plaza unveiling WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests celebrated the historic renovation with a ribboncutting ceremony, followed by the season debut of Jazz & Gospel in the Gardens with a performance by Troy Anderson and The Wonderful World Band.
WHO: Center for Creative Education WHAT: Grand Opening WHERE: Center for Creative Education, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The center’s supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the organization’s new West Palm Beach campus, which will serve as the home of The Foundations School. The festivities included a ribbon cutting, student performances, and tours.
WHO: Emilia Fanjul WHAT: A Night of Great Expectations
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©GRAY MALIN, DOGS OF PALM BEACHWhen women band together, they are unstoppable, and the Zonta Club of Boca Raton proves just that. A chapter of Zonta International, the Zonta Club of Boca Raton was chartered in 1975 and upholds a mission to “build a better world for women.” It accomplishes this by empowering women and girls through advocacy and community service as well as working to spread awareness of issues affecting the advancement of women in our community.
The club has financially supported local nonprofits such as Boca Helping Hands, the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches, and the Not Just Me Foundation, which helps sexual assault survivors. Members also award two annual scholarships to benefit women seeking higher education, and the club has an ongoing endowment scholarship at Palm Beach State College to support nontraditional-aged
You may love sipping wine with your sister, but not as much as Shera and Maxime Kaan-Lilly do. The Boca Raton duo recently launched a bestserved-chilled blend of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their Wildlilly Wine is carried at Eau Palm Beach, Cucina, Elisabetta’s, and various other local establishments. Here, the Kaan-Lilly girls discuss their vino venture. (wildlillywine.com) —S.S.
PBI: What made you want to start a wine company?
Shera: We ask ourselves that all the time because it’s such a competitive industry. We’ve always loved drinking our reds chilled, as do our friends, so we wanted to create a quality juice that was quite literally born to chill. We were also over rosé and loathed that feeling of how it sits in the stomach. The other key inspiration is that less than 5 percent of the wine industry is comprised of women. Since females are the largest wine consumer segment in the U.S., that didn’t make sense to us. Shouldn’t we have a say in what we’re drinking? Tell us about the branding and bottle design.
XShera: For too long, wine branding has been stuck in the past. Every other bottle is a picture of a château or vineyard. … Our bottle is clear, which is unusual for a red wine; we do this because we want customers to be able to actually see what they’ll be drinking before they purchase it. … We finish each bottle with
a pink “sister-owned” neck label because we want customers to know that this is a family-owned business and that women can create great wine too.
What’s your favorite way to drink your wine?
Maxime: By itself, straight out of the fridge or an ice bucket; aromas of wild cherry, ripe strawberry, and vanilla bean burst through when kept in its purest form. Or, if we have a hankering for more of a wine cocktail experience, we’ll give it some flair by adding a large square ice cube and a lemon peel.
women returning to school to complete a degree.
All members have business or professional experience and “are long-standing supporters of the Zonta mission,” shares Shirin Weisman, president of the Zonta Club of Boca Raton. “Though our purpose is female-focused, we welcome any person who shares our vision for a better world. Our monthly meetings are always open to guests and speakers, and we welcome new members to rejuvenate us with new ideas and energy.” (zontabocaraton.org) —S.S.
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If you see eight Trojan horses converging on City Hall this month, don’t be alarmed: It’s the culmination of a community engagement project from the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and Arts & Entertainment District aimed at seeking locals’ input about their vision for the future of their city.
Created under the guidance of Finnish artist and architect Marco Casagrande, Trojan Rocking Horses consists of eight life-size rocking horses designed by local children and fabricated by Alaska native Marty Ross (a former pipeline worker and welder turned international artist) at the Loxahatchee home of retired master welder Jerry Hobbs. The eight design workshop locations, from the South Florida Fairgrounds to Palm Beach Public Elementary School to Esperanza Community Center, are also the starting point for the horses’ procession downtown, which will begin March 6. Along the
The COVID drama of 2020 was destined to go down in history and make for some memorable stories someday. Palm Beach resident Deborah Goodrich
Royce is already on it: Her new novel, Reef Road, was published in January and is set in Palm Beach during the lockdown. Inspired by a real-world crime, the novel unfolds in two separate fictional narratives that twist together, linking a brutal murder in 1948 Pittsburgh with a man’s severed hand washing up on the shores of Palm Beach in 2020.
Royce began working on the novel while quarantining in Palm Beach during the early months of the pandemic.
“Those long days alternated between writing at my desk, which overlooks the lake, and traveling the strangely empty island by bicycle,” she says. “It was in my explora-
way, residents can submit aspirational messages about the future of West Palm Beach to put into the horses.
On March 10, the horses will converge at the fountains and parade down Clematis Street to the City Hall courtyard, where the mayor will read select messages. Afterward, the horses will be adopted by “stewards” to display them in various downtown locations. If you’ve got a message you’ve been hoping to sneak straight to the higher-ups, now’s your chance. (downtownwpb.com) —S.S.
tions that I chose the setting of the actual Reef Road in which to locate much of the story. If you’re anything like me, you enjoy reading fiction that is set in a real place with which you’re familiar. As such, Reef Road will treat you to a plethora of local sites—albeit through a very dark lens—as you try to unravel the intersecting stories of ‘the writer,’ obsessed with a long-past murder, and ‘the wife,’ whose life comes unglued on Reef Road.”
This book—which is for sale at both the Classic Bookshop and the Palm Beach Book Store—is best devoured on the beach at the end of Reef Road. (deborahgood richroyce.com) —S.S.
When Sarah McLachlan began taking ukulele lessons at the age of 4, she had no idea that she would one day become a Grammy Award–winning musician. Now, the multiplatinum Canadian singersongwriter is known around the world for such hits as “I Will Remember You” and “Angel.” Ahead of her performance at the Kravis Center gala March 1, PBI caught up with McLachlan to discuss how music has shaped her life and more. (kravis.org, 561-651-4320)
« PBI: You’ve been playing music since you were a small child. Have the benefits gone beyond music?
McLachlan: Without a doubt. Music saved my life. As a teenager I struggled socially. I was insecure and didn’t have any friends. Music was a constant friend. [It was] the one thing I was good at, which gave me a sense of myself [and] a place in the world.
Is that why you built the nonprofit Sarah McLachlan School of Music 20 years ago, providing free music education and mentorship to at-risk youth?
Absolutely. Music is like breathing for me. It’s such an important part of emotional develop-
ment. The school is an incredible source of pride for me, to see the progression of these children coming through the program. A minimum of two years music education improves cognitive and social emotional skills across the board.
After studying for a year at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design your life took an unexpected turn.
Yes. I was signed by a small independent label in Vancouver based on one gig and a few demos that they heard. I was incredibly lucky. Despite your success, you’ve been candid about your struggles, including the loss of both parents, divorce, and separation from your longtime manager.
I don’t tend to edit myself. I like showing up honestly and authentically. I think it’s important to talk about the failures and struggles because life isn’t a straight path. We all screw up, and I’ve had some epic ones. But it’s how we learn and grow. I’m a regular person with issues like everyone else. The most important thing is to keep growing and learning. What did your 2017 induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame mean?
I received many awards when I was younger but never felt deserving of them. It took many years to finally say, “You know what? I deserve this! I’m gonna own this moment. I’m gonna enjoy the hell out of it,” which felt so good! You’ve used your platform for advocacy, like the ASPCA campaign, which became synonymous with your hit song “Angel.” I love animals and loved the opportunity to be a voice for them. The campaign raised $30 million, which is incredible. It makes me feel good that something so simple touched so many hearts.
Your last album was in 2016. Do you have another in the works?
I’m slowly getting back to writing for a new record. I think there are one or two new songs that I will sing when in Florida. I love playing Florida for all sorts of reasons. It’s especially wonderful in the winter when it’s sunny and warm—unlike Vancouver. I also have a great band. It’s nice to make music again.
For pediatrician Dr. Jean Monice, the people he treats are more than just patients—and treating them is more than just a job. “Everybody has my cell phone number because they have to have someone they can call anytime,” he says. “I am their doctor. I am there for them. I am a family member.”
For more than 40 years, Monice has helped children in underserved communities, right here in Palm Beach County and in his home country of Haiti. “I love kids,” he adds. “It’s as simple as that. I love kids and I love working with them. Making them feel better is a very nice feeling.”
After graduating from medical school in Haiti, Monice completed his residency in New York and made his way to South Florida to start his own practice. “It turned into 28 years as a private practice with over 6,000 patients,” he says. “But…it’s become harder and harder for a solo doctor to survive.”
So Monice pivoted. In 2019, he joined the team at FoundCare, a nonprofit, federally qualified health center. He brought with him decades of experience, and he was delighted that his new role mirrored his personal mission to provide everyone with access to
quality health care. He now serves as the group’s pediatric medical director. “They have the same vision that I had [in my] private practice,” Monice says of FoundCare.
In addition to his work locally, Monice gives back to people in need in his native Haiti, traveling to his hometown several times a year to offer vaccines and health screenings. “We have a team that goes into different parts of the town or the countryside to host a health fair and examine people living there,” he says. “Everybody that you see, you make a difference in their life. That’s what it’s all about.”
With a smile on his face and a stethoscope around his neck, Monice believes that helping others is the greatest gift of his life. And, he says, he’ll continue to go wherever he’s needed, for as long as he’s able. “No matter what day of the week it is, I will be there serving the population. Letting them know we’re here for them is the main goal.” (foundcare.org) «
EVERYBODY HAS MY CELL PHONE NUMBER BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO HAVE SOMEONE THEY CAN CALL ANYTIME. I AM THEIR DOCTOR. I AM THERE FOR THEM. I AM A FAMILY MEMBER.”
Audacious thinking brought the University of Florida to Jupiter, to seize the opportunity to further its mission to improve patient care for all. The catalyst between UF and The Scripps Research Institute in California was philanthropist Dr. Herbert Wertheim, who proposed the merger and worked behind the scenes to make it happen.
Then Dr. Wertheim went one step beyond.
He pledged $100 million toward UF’s new Palm Beach County campus, 100 acres spanning Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens. The gift keyed a $1 billion fundraising drive to take the newly named Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology to its place among the world’s greatest scientific institutions.
Dr. Wertheim is a humanitarian whose invention of an eyeglass tint to protect against ultraviolet light and his more than 100 patents in the field
of vision have enhanced eyesight and prevented blindness for millions. His gifts to universities throughout the nation have furthered his goals of education and research to prevent human disease. He helped UF turn his $50 million contribution to its Wertheim College of Engineering into $400 million, fully $150 million more than expected.
To recognize Dr. Wertheim and establish the first Herbert Wertheim Humanitarian Medal, the University of Florida will honor him at a medal ceremony on March 4. The medal is the most prestigious recognition bestowed by the university, awarded to dynamic and audacious leaders who foster innovation and positive change to help meet the world’s greatest challenges.
For most of us, our homes are our sanctuaries, a space where we feel safest and most comfortable. We take pride in decorating and keeping them clean and tidy, but what we might not realize is that the typical home’s air quality may be up to five times more polluted than the air outdoors, according to studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Considering that the average American spends roughly 90 percent of their time inside, taking a good look at what affects our indoor air quality can have a huge impact on our health and well-being.
Ironically, what we use to clean our homes are often top culprits. Ever notice yourself holding your breath as you spray an oven or counter cleaner because it irritates your eyes
or causes headaches? It could be doing far more with chronic exposure. The chemicals commonly found in our cleaning products, detergents, and personal care items not only cause direct irritation, but they can also exacerbate allergies, asthma, reproductive and developmental issues, autoimmune diseases, neurological damage, and hormone disruption.
Furthermore, just because something claims to be natural, clean, green, or biodegradable does not mean it’s nontoxic. Many brands engage in “greenwashing,” the act of marketing something as environmentally sensitive without following through on those promises. Studies have shown that up to 95 percent of so-called “green” products contain toxic ingredients; this can happen because there’s a huge gray area in which manufacturers don’t have to disclose certain ingredients. For example, the term “fragrance” can cover a vast array of potentially harmful chemicals.
Read on to discover some of the top toxic ingredients and recipes for cleaner swaps.
Phthalates: Found in most “fragrances.” Instead opt for unscented, fragrance-free, or products scented with essential oils.
Ammonia: Found in glass cleaners, stainless-steel polish, floor cleaners, and cleaning sprays.
Chlorine: Found in bleach, toilet cleaners, and shower cleaners.
Sodium hydroxide: Found in oven and drain cleaners.
Perchloroethylene (PERC): Found in dry-cleaning products and stain removers.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): Common sources include bleach, laundry and dishwashing detergents, disinfectant sprays, and paint.
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Used in nonstick cookware as well as Scotchgard.
Triclosan: Found in antibacterial soaps and detergents as well as toothpaste.
Quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats): Found in disinfectant wipes, sprays, sanitizers, and dryer sheets. For an alternative to dryer sheets, try wool dryer balls.
2-butoxyethanol: Found in allpurpose spray cleaners.
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« For stainless steel: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 20 drops lemon essential oil.
« All-purpose cleaner: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 1/2 cups filtered water, and 20 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice.
« For marble or granite: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol, 1 1/2 cups filtered water, 1/2 tsp. pure castile soap, and 20 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice.
« For windows: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1 cup isopropyl alcohol, 1 cup filtered water, and 1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar.
« For ovens: Combine 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup castile soap or nontoxic dish soap, and 3/4 cup filtered water into a paste. Apply thin layer to oven surfaces and racks. Let sit for 20 minutes. Scrub with a sponge or steel wool to remove any stuck-on grime and wipe clean with a dry towel.
Baking soda: Due to its alkalinity, baking soda is great for killing odor (which is acidic) and breaking down grease and grime.
Vinegar: Because of its acidity, vinegar can dissolve mineral deposits, grease, and grime and kill bacteria.
Alcohol (70 to 90 percent): Kills bacteria, disinfects surfaces, and removes stains.
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Hydrogen peroxide: Works as a nontoxic bleach on stains and whites and kills bacteria.
Essential oils: Many essential oils contain antibacterial/antimicrobial properties. Some go-tos are orange, grapefruit, lime, peppermint, rosemary, cinnamon, lemon, lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, clove, and thyme.
« Sink, bath, or shower scrub: Combine 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, and 10 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice into a paste. Apply to surfaces and scrub with a sponge or brush.
« For mildew or mold: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1 1/2 cups water, and 20 drops tea tree essential oil. Spray mixture on surface and let sit for 1 hour. Scrub if needed, or simply rinse.
« For floors: In a bucket, combine 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 gallon water, and 10 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice. Use to mop as normal.
« For exercise mats: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup witch hazel, 1/2 cup alcohol, 1 cup water, and 15 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice.
At the Norton Museum of Art on November 4, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. with special guest Carl Hiaasen
Originally from Virginia, Melissa has resided in Palm Beach for more than 20 years and is actively involved in charities close to her heart. An avid reader and advocate of education, she believes teaching children to read is essential, not only to their future careers, but also to the quality of their lives.
Our Library Foundation supports the Mandel Public Library’s life changing programs, services, and resources. Our funding makes these programs free to everyone in our community.
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“We are honored and delighted that the Food for Thought Gala is in the capable hands of Melissa Sullivan. This event is most important in helping us realize our mission, and Melissa will help us take it to the next level.”
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Spring/Summer 2023 metal bracelet ($4,875), Chanel, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, chanel.com
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Shifting into spring mode always makes me feel like I’m suddenly seeing the world in a whole new way. From my point of view, there’s no better way to celebrate a new season (and make your outlook as stylish as possible) than with a pair of Easter-egg-hued sunnies by fashion-girl favorite Celine.
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Having been gifted an espresso machine for Christmas, I am now on the hunt for adorable espresso cups. This handmade ceramic mug by Portugal-based Egg Back Home gives me just the excuse I need to enjoy hot coffee even as temperatures rise. —Mary
Murray, executive editorAqua Universalis scented laundry detergents and fabric softener ($50 each), Maison Francis Kurkdjian, franciskurkdjian.com
Who said freshening up for the season can’t be impossibly chic? Breathe new life into your home care routine with a scent experience by French fragrance house Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Recalling a beautiful spring day, the aromas of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian citron, lily of the valley, and mock orange evoke the simple bliss of sun-kissed laundry.
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Harlequin umbrella ($300), Aspinal of London, aspinaloflondon.com
This spring, I’m looking forward to greeting seasonal showers or sunbeams in style. Aspinal’s chic umbrella in a cherry blossom harlequin print and gray ombre with a leather handle and silverplated collar certainly sets the tone while providing maximum coverage from the elements. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor
Peacock two-tone pink linen placemats ($115 for set of two) and napkins ($98 for set of two), Themis Z, Via Coquina, Palm Beach, viacoquina.com
Spring, when the hurried pace of season starts to slow down, is my favorite time to entertain outdoors.
To complement everything blooming, I like to set a cheerful table, and these linens with their happy pink swirls really say “spring” to me. Throw in a cocktail with some edible flowers and the scene is set. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief
Virgule flower bow slingback pumps in yellow ($2,125), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com
Everything is coming up roses with these (almost) too-pretty-to-wear kitten heels. The pastel floral appliqués and pink bows not only look like mini bouquets, but they’re also perfect accents to dress up your go-to pair of denim or cocktail mini. —Katherine Lande, fashion editor
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BY MARY MURRAY1. WRECKING BALL Katherine Jetter cage drop earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $7,900. Marissa Collections, Palm Beach (marissacollections.com)
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5. HOLD YOUR HORSES Sig Ward Manifest earrings with pearls and diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $5,780. Kirna Zabête, Palm Beach (kirnazabete.com)
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7. TOWERING TASSELS Hamilton Jewelers Private Reserve tassel earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, price upon request. Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens (hamiltonjewelers.com)
8. MORNING DEW Guita M floral drop earrings with aquamarine and white agate set in 18-karat gold, $10,200. (guitam-jewelry.com)
9. DROPS OF JUPITER Misahara Plima drop earrings with pink tourmalines and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $3,300. (misahara.com)
Have a ball in the bath with pampering, decadently fragrant products for hair, face, and body: Krigler Villa America 220 Soap with notes of sagebrush, magnolia, amber, and sandalwood ($85, krigler.com); Borghese Roma Advanced Fango Active Purifying Mud Mask with Siberian ginseng root, chaga mushroom, and bentonite clay ($50, borghese.com); Barneys New York Beauty Sentiage Body Wash Better Than Ever with scent-in-trap technology ($48, barneys-beauty.com); Noeud Soaps in sandalwood-scented Soft White and olive-scented Olive Green ($24, 54celsius.com); Leland Francis Twenty-Nine Botanical Serum with anti-inflammatory, balancing, hydrating, and nourishing sea buckthorn, tamanu, alfalfa, and jasmine oils to protect and brighten ($90, lelandfrancis.com); Kevin Murphy Scalp.Spa Treatment Calming Foam Masque ($45, kevinmurphy.com.au); and Shikohin Revitalizing Body Scrub with exfoliating hemp fiber and rice extract ($36, shikohin.com). —Abigail Duffy
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It’s no secret that social media has fostered an alternate reality enhanced through stateof-the-art filters, artistic apps, and savvy influencers crafting aspirational content. Nothing is spared from excessive revision nowadays, including travel destinations and resorts. Yet among the virtual noise, it’s still possible to discover raw beauty in its purest form, something that equally wows on screen and off.
Such is the case at Amangiri, a remote retreat that’s set Instagram ablaze as a veritable architectural dreamscape ensconced among the red-rock bluffs, high-rising mesas, and striking canyons of the Utah-Arizona border. Using the 165-million-year-old Colorado Plateau—a weathered land painted by geology—as a blank canvas, Amangiri designers created an extraordinary space for appreciating the magic of the American West while becoming a part of it. At the same
time, the property delivers on all the ultra-luxe hallmarks synonymous with Aman Resorts—exclusivity, privacy, serenity, and excellence in gastronomy, wellness, and service—culminat
ing in quite possibly the top resort in the United States and a spot every bit worth the online hype.
After snaking through the desolate desert roads of northern Arizona to reach Canyon Point, Utah, a mirage of Amangiri begins to take shape. At clos
er approach, it’s clear this is no optical
illusion: A 34-suite modernist resort is at once delicately etched into the sandstone itself and thoughtfully strewn across vast acreage.
At Amangiri’s core lies a sprawling living and dining space, dotted with crackling fireplaces, edged by double-story windows, and linked to a heated swimming pool hewn into the rugged terrain. With its one-ofa-kind design, the pool surfaces as a peninsula framed by umbrella-capped daybeds on one side, chaise lounges and towering raw earth on the others. A series of suites can be found past both ends of the main pavilion, accessible through open-air concrete corridors embellished with almond trees, hydrotherapy features that mimic the erosion process, and seating nooks for taking in the ethereal scene. Each outward-facing suite is a study in understated elegance, where clean lines cross over natural timbers, white stone floors, and oversize glass panes, channeling attention to the desert panoramas that surround. A private outdoor
lounge and fireplace heightens the red rock immersion.
Amenities and programming capitalize on Amangiri’s location within the Navajo nation. The Aman Spa offers therapies rooted in the Navajo concept of hózhó , a state of being in tune with oneself and in balance with the world. Each evening, local artisan gifts are placed bedside, from dream catchers to handcrafted oakmoss and sage candles. Daily cultural encounters on-site may include Navajo storytelling, Native American hoop dancing, and dream catcher workshops, while seasonal menus at Amangiri Restaurant feature selections inspired by traditional dishes from the regional Native American communities. A recent Spirit of the Journey tasting menu included a Navajo blue corn fry bread popover, a mesquitesmoked duck salad, and a chili-rubbed crusted elk loin, complementing the greater menu’s pan-Asian and Southwestern fare.
Another highlight of Amangiri’s tribal association is exclusive access to select picturesque slot canyons within northern Arizona. Thanks to Peter Lik’s mind-blowing screensaver photos, the voluptuous and striated Antelope Canyon is now a bucket-list destination. But inch over to Rattlesnake Canyon and Owl Canyon and it’s possible to revel in the red rock glory without the crowds.
These neighboring labyrinths are reserved for Aman guests only, translating to deep thoughts, endless photo shoots, and ambles at your leisure. Back on property, other activities speak to Amangiri’s extra-special experiences. A Via Ferrata course—one of just a handful in the United States— means scaling mountainsides via cables and ladder rungs and crossing mountaintops over suspension bridges under the tutelage of a skilled mountain guru. A hot-air balloon ride provides a bird’seye view of the undulating, multihued desert backdrops, while horseback rides and designated foot trails offer closer looks on firm ground.
Throughout an Amangiri stay, the service feels elevated without being in -
trusive or dizzying. This extends to the guides, waitstaff, and an entire team dedicated to making your visit one for the books. The off-the-charts eclectic cuisine is bundled into the rate, meaning there’s no reason to head elsewhere for meals. And given the experiential nature of the activities and unparalleled location of the property, there’s every reason to leave the outside world behind and venture off-site only for guided encounters. Spend a few days at Amangiri, and it’s hard to believe the concept was envisioned and executed in a time
before social media. The backdrops are some of America’s finest, the architecture skews modern minimalist, and the experience is exactly what desert dreams—and top Instagram content—are made of. The pictures, videos, and curated content may dominate social media, but that doesn’t mean Amangiri is a contrived online fantasy. Rather, it’s a singular resort that has the goods and excellence to back up its high profile and deliver an American West adventure filled with defining moments in real time and in real life. (aman.com) «
From an art-filled lobby to a 50,000-square-foot sculpture garden, a stay at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel feels like you’ve booked a room atop Orlando’s hottest gallery. The property’s Welltech suites are a showcase in the art of technology, inclusive of Bryte beds that customize, elevate, and score your slumber, as well as drapery and lighting that enhance your circadian rhythms. Here, we spotlight three places to check out at the hotel and in the surrounding community. (lakenonawavehotel.com)
At this Michelin Guide–recommended restaurant inside the Wave, watch transfixed as chef Guillaume Robin prepares dish after delicious dish in his opentheater kitchen. Order a selection of plates to share, including globally inspired standouts like smoked scallops a la plancha, charred pulpo, and ceviche-style hamachi. (bacanlakenona.com)
Jump on the Beep (Lake Nona’s autonomous electric shuttles, available just outside the hotel’s front door) to enjoy hot musical acts and cold beverages at this lively outdoor venue composed of 12 repurposed shipping contain-
ers. Discover a range of culinary concepts and catch live bands and DJs Thursdays through Sundays. (boxiparklakenona.com)
Staying at the Wave earns you access to this adjacent facility that will wow even the most jaded gym rat with its cuttingedge equipment, classes, courts, tracks, pools, saunas, climbing gym, and more. Visit the Edge Sports Performance and Recovery facilities to rehab your hardworking muscles and joints, or unwind at the world’s only Chopra Mind-Body Zone and Spa, where you can stimulate your senses through add-on meditation sessions, sound bath rituals, and Ayurvedic massages and facials. (lakenonaperformanceclub.com)
—Kristen Desmond LeFevre
Visiting Orlando with kids used to mean schlepping all around town to check every box: easy access to theme parks, a luxe hotel, fine dining, elevated poolside experiences, sporting activities, and all the aquatic adventures. With the recent completion of its new waterpark, Grande Lakes Orlando puts all that (and then some) in one resort destination.
The 500-acre Grande Lakes encompasses The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, as well as golf, tennis, a 40,000-squarefoot spa, multiple pools with decked-out cabanas, and a dozen dining venues, including the Michelin-starred Knife & Spoon. But the
biggest attraction is the new Grande Lakes Waterpark with six zones of fun. Here you’ll find not only a water slide, but an entire slide tower with three slides ranging from mellow to rocketfast. Splash Cove offers activities in and out of the water, including the PlayVenture playground with climbing structures and lawn games. AquaVenture ratchets up the thrills with an obstacle course featuring balance beams, bridges, climbing, and slides. After a day of play, kids love to float down the Lazy River, while parents hang out on swim-up daybeds at the Sanctuary, an adults-only island within the waterpark.
It seems Grande Lakes has accomplished the impossible: making everyone in the family happy. (grandelakes.com) —Daphne Nikolopoulos
YOU’RE INTO TECHY DIGS OR COOL AQUATIC ADVENTURES, THESE PROPERTIES AIM TO PLEASE1. BACÁN 2. BOXI PARK 3. LAKE NONA PERFORMANCE CLUB
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There’s a moment in pretty much every Star Trek episode when Captain Kirk calls on his trusty helmsman, Lieutenant Sulu, to engage warp speed. Then, in the blink of an eye, streaks of incandescent light tunnel ahead and there’s a surge of unrelenting forward momentum.
This is precisely the same sensation you get from standing on the accelerator of an
all-electric Rimac Nevera and feeling the insane 1,914-horsepower thrust. Only, add to it the mild discomfort of your eyeballs being squeezed back into their sockets and your internal organs compressing against your ribcage.
If you could get your fearless passenger to activate the stopwatch feature on your iPhone, you’d see that zero to 60 mph is 1.85 seconds. That’s quicker than a Formula One racecar. Keep your right foot planted and you’ll pass the 100-mph mark in 4.3 seconds. If you are feeling really brave, you’ll keep going until the speedo is showing 258 mph, the official top speed of this Croatian-built cruise missile, making it the world’s fastest production electric hypercar. At this point you must be thinking that this is some weird, one-off, thinly disguised racecar. Not so. Walk into your neighborhood Rimac showroom—there’s one in West Palm Beach and another in Naples—
write a check for roughly $2,450,000, and you could be experiencing the kind of adrenaline rush normally reserved for riders of Daytona Beach’s Vomatron. But don’t dally: Rimac is building just 150 Neveras with more than a third already sold.
Rimac is the creation of Croatian visionary Mate Rimac. From humble beginnings, the 35-year-old now supplies electric propulsion know-how to the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Pininfarina, and Porsche, which owns 24 percent of the company. The millennial engineer is so cash-rich that last year he bought Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group.
The flagship of his fast-evolving brand is this astonishing Nevera electric hypercar, which I spent an equally astonishing morning piloting around West Palm. If you were driving along State Road 710 a few weeks back and saw a flash of white soaring by at hugely illegal speeds, that was me. Apologies.
For the Nevera, Rimac has designed, developed, and engineered everything in-house at
his campus on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia. That includes the I-beam-stiff carbon-fiber monococque body structure, 120-kWh battery pack, quartet of electric motors, and mind-numbingly complex software that runs it all.
Despite its amazing performance and technical wonderment, the Nevera was always intended to be an “everyday” hypercar you could drive to work or take to dinner—not that you’d want to hand the keys to the kid working the valet.
Pop the switch to open the high-lifting butterfly doors with their cutouts in the roof and then lower yourself into the hip-hugging bucket seat. The cabin is more functional than fancy, with acres of black carbon fiber everywhere. Instrumentation is minimal too, with the touch screen on the center console looking like something out of a Best Buy open-box sale. Three big rotary dials navigate the major controls, including the multitude of drive modes, gear selections,
PRICE: FROM $2,450,000
ENGINE: FOUR ELECTRIC
MOTORS POWER: 1,914 HP
TORQUE: 1,714 LB-FT RANGE:
287 MILES EPA 0-60: 1.85
SECONDS TOP SPEED:
258 MPH LENGTH/WIDTH:
187/78 INCHES
WEIGHT: 4,378 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT HAS THE POWER TO MAKE YOUR FERRARI FEEL PEDESTRIAN.
and torque distribution settings.
As we slice through the cut and thrust of mid-morning traffic, I feel bursts of that outrageous 1,714 pound-feet of torque on the freeway on-ramp. But what is staggering here is how docile, smooth, refined, and, yes, relaxed the Nevera can feel. The steering is light and precise, the ride is positively Lexus-like, and
the one-pedal braking is a joy.
We ease onto 710 and an empty stretch of four-lane blacktop opens ahead. We slow to a walking pace, dial up Track mode, and then hit it. There, in an instant, is that Star Trek warp speed courtesy of nigh on 2,000 horsepower.
Every Nevera should come with a warning sticker on the dash: Remember to breathe. «
HIGH SEAS
There’s fast and then there’s Mystic fast. The new Mystic M5200 waterborne cruise missile can top out at 80 mph, which results in roughly the same kind of watery eyes as peeling a dozen onions.
This exhilarating, heart-palpitating performance comes courtesy of the latest speed demon from DeLand, Florida–based Mystic Powerboats, a needle-nosed, 52-foot center console with a quartet of 600-horsepower Mercury Verado V12s hanging off the transom. If you’re counting, that’s 2,400 horseys in total.
This is Mystic’s biggest center console to date, and it joins the go-very-fast boatbuilder’s smaller M4200 and M3800 models. While the M5200 is built for speed, it’s also built for comfort. There’s more diamond-quilted, contrast-
stitch upholstery than in a Bentley Continental, as well as seating for 27, a cozy cabin for weekend jaunts, and more cupholders than in a Dodge Caravan. Yes, it makes for a great fishcatcher, but who’d want all that blood and guts messing up the faux-teak flooring?
Best seat—make that seats—in the house? That would be on the forward deck, where you’ll find three stretch-out loungers with armrests, headrests, footrests, and bolstered sides. A surprising omission? Seatbelts. At 80 mph across the Gulf Stream, you might need them.
Then there are all the seating options on the back deck, like the four rear-facing loungers and the four forward-facing seats on the other side. Throw in the three individual race-style pews behind the helm, along with two rows of
four seats behind those, and it’s about as much seating as you’ll find at an AMC multiplex.
While there’s no shortage of supersized, highhorsepower center consoles on the market— from HCB to Valhalla to Pursuit—what sets the Mystic apart is its very cool design. I love the wraparound windshield, and the swept-back, carbon-fiber hardtop seems to house more speakers than at an AC/DC concert.
The wave-piercing hull of the M5200 is an evolution of the proven M4200’s, featuring a foam core with infused epoxy and carbonfiber reinforcements. There are bank vaults less impenetrable. And powering the hull are four magical Verado V12 outboards, which, according to Mystic, can punch the 52 on to the plane from just 17 knots, helped by the Mercs’ two-
speed transmissions. If you’re so inclined, you could opt for Mercury 450R power, in combos of either four, five, or six. But with the V12s being so technically advanced and smoother than hot molasses, why would you?
Time to drop the hook and let the party begin. The aft cockpit can be spec’d with a grill, fridge, icemaker, and separate pullout cooler, while the entire rear deck can be shaded by a retractable awning. And if the only rock and roll you want is on the disco-grade stereo, there’s a Seakeeper 9 gyro stabilizer on the options list to stop the rock and roll at anchor.
While the cabin isn’t exactly generous in size for a 52-footer with a 14-foot beam, it’s plenty big enough for overnights and weekends. There’s the usual forward V-berth that converts into a double, plus a small rear cabin under the cockpit for a couple of kids. The cabin’s best feature may be its spacious head with a separate, full-headroom shower and a glass bowl sink. And at the touch of a button, you can activate the kind of air-conditioning
PRICE: FROM $2.4
MILLION LENGTH: 52 FEET
BEAM: 14 FEET ENGINES: 4 X MERCURY VERADO
V12 POWER: 4 X 600 HP
TOP SPEED: 80 MPH WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE GOING FAST HAS NEVER LOOKED SO STYLISH.
that would give polar bears the shivers.
After taking a walk-through of the M5200 at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where it was making its global debut, I found the boat’s most impressive asset to be its peerless quality. The glass-fiber gel coat, the panel fit and finish, and the stitching on the upholstery are all remarkable—which they should be for Mystic’s $2.7 million nicely loaded asking price. But to be fair, you simply cannot put a price on pulling up to your favorite waterside eatery in this supercar of the seas. «
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Photography: Nick Mele
Grooming: Deborah Koepper, Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach
Location: Via Mizner, Palm Beach
You can take the man out of Palm Beach, but you can’t take Palm Beach out of the man. So says Rick Rose, who spent much of two decades in sales and marketing at European hotel groups. “Travel broadened my taste,” he says. “But I’ve always been open to the brighter colors of home.” After returning in 2004, Rose co-owned and operated Grandview Gardens Bed & Breakfast in West Palm Beach for 16 years and now co-owns and runs Palm Beach Vacation Rentals. Vexed when European guests would confuse his hometown with Palm Springs, California, Rose began hosting walking tours of the island. Within his role as the historian of the Worth Avenue Association, he leads these tours every Wednesday from December through April, with proceeds benefiting charity. Rose is also the author of Palm Beach: The Essential Guide to America’s Legendary Resort Town and is on the board of directors of Discover the Palm Beaches.
Personal style: Preppy in a Palm Beach palette Prince of prints: People may remember me for floral or bold patterns, but my favorites are stripes and windowpane plaids. I’ll never mix more than two. I’ll wear solids in a print’s dominant color. Clothing that’s art: My ikat-printed silk-cotton blazer from CJ Laing. They rarely make men’s jackets, and no two are alike. Best in shoe: I love Stubbs & Wootton loafers. I only wear tennis shoes to work out. Shopping haunts: Tiziano Zorzan for Italian fabrics and Peter Millar for luxe sportswear in bold prints. I also shop at Brooks Brothers. Go-to pieces: I design my outfit around the jacket. I add a bow tie, a matching pocket square, and skinny jeans. Celebrity closet he’d raid: George Clooney, who has impeccable taste in clothing. He mixes and matches high-quality jackets with jeans, like I do. Rule to break: You don’t need dress slacks with a fabulous jacket. Can never have too many: Bow ties and jackets If price were no object: I’d have all my jackets custom made at Maus & Hoffman. Never caught dead in: Bomber shorts, tank tops, or flip-flops. Palm Beach’s keen style sense should be preserved. Cancel this trend: Pajama shirts under jackets. They wreck the line. Fashion’s next big moment for men: I’m not cutting-edge enough to know, but it’ll come from somebody young and skinny like Timothée Chalamet. Sartorial secret: Tailoring alone can make a $250 jacket look like $1,000.
Photography: Nick Mele
Grooming: Deborah Koepper, Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach
Location: The Colony, Palm Beach
Wardrobe: Eleventy Milano hooded jacket, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections.com
As the only child of Marissa Collections founders Marissa and Burt Hartington, Jay Hartington learned to look sharp in exquisitely made clothing at an early age. “Our family joked that the store was my sister,” says Hartington, now CEO of the family business. “Fashion was our breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” Even while he worked as an investment banker before joining Marissa Collections in 2008, he stayed true to his stylish roots. “I leveraged my mom’s relationships to have nicer suits than my peers,” he shares. Now, he’s all in on fashion, which he describes as his industry and his pleasure. Under his guidance, the store’s original location in Naples grew to include fine jewelry. In 2021, Hartington opened the brand’s Palm Beach boutique in The Royal Poinciana Plaza. His sartorial advice? Know thyself, but be a little adventurous.
Personal style: Cool, calm, collected, and always with a tailored touch Labels he loves: Orlebar Brown, Eleventy Milano, YSL, and my tailor (top secret) Celebrity closet he’d raid: David Beckham. From suits to streetwear, he’s always impeccably dressed. Do you know who his tailor is? Go-to looks: A well-fitted T-shirt with a jacket and jeans at Dolphins games, a cashmere tux for formal, and a Navajo inlaid mosaic belt when out West. Biggest fashion fail: I recently bought a white terry cloth Orlebar Brown blazer. Within five minutes it was dirty. Can never have too many: Pocket squares and sunglasses On his wrist: A watch and Le Gramme, Shamballa, FoundRae, and Todd Reed bracelets. I never take mine off, even when playing tennis. They have the best cost-to-wear ratio. Sentimental treasures: My grandfather’s lapis cufflinks and a midnight navy Brunello Cucinelli shawl collar cashmere tux
Double- or single-breasted: Single and one-anda-half breast. No to double. Ties—bow, straight, or none: All of the above. Your tie needs to reflect the lapel of your blazer. Lately I’m into bigger, bolder bow ties when wearing a tux. If price were no object: I’d own more rare watches by Rolex and Patek Philippe. Also, a Paraiba tourmaline, just to have. It’s the Caribbean water in a gemstone. Lost count: Loafers and sophisticated sneakers Fashion’s next big moment for men: People are dressing up more, and I love it.
Even while growing up around New York, Mish Tworkowski wore “bright, beautiful colors as if I was destined to live in Palm Beach.” The former International Best Dressed List honoree’s love of custom suits grew at Sotheby’s in New York and London, where he worked in decorative arts, collectibles, coins, and jewelry, among other departments. “If you love clothes, you want every moment to be special,” he says. In 2021, Tworkowski and his husband, Joseph Singer, relocated their jewelry company, Mish Fine Jewelry, to Palm Beach. “It’s such a beautiful place to design,” says Tworkowski, co-chair of this month’s Dinner Dance for the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach along with Pauline Pitt. “I’m inspired by the gorgeous flowers.” A gardening enthusiast himself, he describes his personal style as colorful, full of florals, and featuring a playful mix of patterns.
Fashion vs. style: Anyone can be fashionable by buying the full outfit. A stylish person combines disparate things and looks fantastic. Labels he loves: Junya Watanabe, Lanvin, and vintage Lilly Pulitzer Clothing that’s art: My hand-stitched Kapital shirts are casual couture. Go-to pieces: My daytime uniform is colored Tom Ford jeans, a floral dress shirt, and a fun blazer. Biggest fashion risk that worked: I’ve worn a Craig Green kimono instead of a tux jacket. But I’d never wear a kilt or two pearl necklaces. I’m not that bold. Never caught dead in: Black, beyond tuxedos. I prefer a pop of color. Just one: I always wear the same belt buckle that Singer made for me. Tie one on: Bow ties. I don’t even own a long one. Wardrobe builder: I start with a great jacket I haven’t worn in a while. Best in shoe: I love Brogue tie shoes by Tom Ford and Alden, and I have a big Adidas Superstar collection. Lost count: I have a few hundred jackets. I get sentimental about clothing, so I don’t purge. Cancel this trend: Ripped jeans have gotten out of hand. So have flip-flops,
which belong at the beach or gym. Baseball caps belong at sporting events. Worthwhile splurge: Custom-made clothing is one of the greatest gifts to yourself. It fits perfectly and you can pick your fabric. I have a Hawaiian-print button-down shirt you’d never find on store racks.
Photography: Nick Mele
Grooming: Deborah Koepper, Deborah Koepper
Beauty, Palm Beach
Location: Pan’s Garden, Palm Beach
In his young life, Nick Hissom has had many careers— each with its own wardrobe. Yet common threads run through the garb of the model-turned-music-artistturned-gallerist. “I prioritize the way fabric is cut and falls,” says 30-year-old Hissom, the son of Andrea Hissom Wynn and stepson of art collector and real estate magnate Steve Wynn. “That makes or breaks an outfit.” He signed to Ford Models at 17 and worked as a model throughout his early 20s. He eventually pivoted toward singing and songwriting, signing with Sony and Sony ATV and working with manager Larry Rudolph and producer Steve Morales. When COVID hit, he decided to pursue another professional avenue and opened Aktion Art with his life partner, Kameron Ramirez. At their Palm Beach gallery, the duo has adopted a daytime uniform of black slacks—Hissom’s often by Loro Piana or Ralph Lauren—with white cotton T-shirts. For galas and gallery fetes, Hissom ups the glamour factor, opting for pale pink, lavender, or baby blue double-breasted suits custom made by brands such as Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Brioni, and David August.
Most important accessory: Confidence On his lapel and wrist: Bespoke evening brooches by Mindy Lam and collector’s edition watches by Rolex Celebrity closet he’d raid: Harry Styles. He’s very out there. I love everything he wears. Street vs. discrete: It depends on the mood, time, and place. My day-today in Palm Beach is subtle luxury. But in New York and Paris, I take risks, which may include flashier branding and edgier silhouettes. I’ll wear Balmain sneakers with Diesel leather jackets and pants. Fashion’s next big moment: Gen Z Gothic x ’90s Style mentors: Lana Winters, founder and president of modeling agency VNY, which I recently signed to. She’s a friend and imagemaker who’s helping me in my next phase of branding. I also learned from my stepdad the value of top-quality tailoring. Can never have too many: I’ve got 20 pairs of white sneakers by Balmain, Dior, Alexander McQueen, Nike, Adidas, and Golden Goose. I like a crisp aesthetic. If price were no object: I’d buy everything at Graff. Biggest risk: I wore a one-of-a-kind leather and mink Brioni coat—no shirt—to the Grammys in 2019. I’d wear daring stuff for red carpets. I wore gender-neutral clothes 10 years ago when it was less common. I’m proud I ran with it. «
Photography: RIOCAM
Fashion editor: Katherine Lande
Stylist: Zlata Kotmina
Grooming: Natasha Smee, Creative Management, Miami Wardrobe, this page: Cardigan, shirt, shorts, sunglasses, Alexander McQueen,
Miami Design District, alexandermcqueen.com
Wardrobe, opposite page: Silk Sicilia fit suit, rosary necklace, Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com
Location and car: We Are Curated, Miami
The senior director of brand and community partnerships at fashionmedia company The Business of Fashion can secure brand partnerships with the best of them, but she also loves a good jaunt on the Lake Trail and a martini or two with friends.
THREE COOL-CAT PALM BEACHERS STEP INTO THE TO MODEL THE LATEST IN DIGITAL FASHION
BY DAPHNEAesthetic: In the real world I love having fun with fashion, but I aim to keep my looks mom-proof. In the metaverse, I’d don short dresses, sheer tops, the highest possible Mary Jane platforms, over-the-top costume jewelry, patterned tights, and lace gloves.
Vibes: Just like me, my avatar feeds off other people’s energy. You will find her out at a cocktail bar until the late-night hours drinking vodka martinis, and taming dragons by day.
Superpower: Eternal youth Favorite video game: I’m too high energy to stay inside and play video games. Does TurboTax count? Only in the metaverse: I’d teach my dog Mochi to speak English, so the conversation isn’t so one-sided.
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NIKOLOPOULOS ARTWORK BY JORGE MARQUEZ & DIANA RAMÍREZ/ RAINY SUN NFT COLLECTION BY DOLCE & GABBANAHotel, which she
tive Texan, and mom of two puts the punch in punchline and is also redefining luxury at the family-owned Brazilian Court operates alongside her husband, Bobby.
Aesthetic: My avatar is a mix of Hailey Bieber and Roseanne Barr. She wants to be hot and hip, but she knows she’s just going to spill mac and cheese all over herself at the end of the day.
Vibes: Thot likes to hang out in her car, hiding from her kids and blasting Machine Gun Kelly. Her world is chaotic but beautiful. At night, you can find her in a minidress on a velvet sofa, popping bottles with Chase,
Rocky, and Skye.
Superpower: Disappearing from an awkward conversation.
Favorite video game: Does the Net-A-Porter app count? I like to play the game of running down to get the delivery bags before my husband sees they’ve arrived.
Only in the metaverse: I’d sleep with Brad Pitt.
doing Pilates, or playing tennis, the Philadelphiaand rescue pup, Winston.
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Aesthetic: All American by day (Ralph Lauren, Isabel Marant, Zimmermann) and more of a twist by night (Khaite, Christopher Esber).
Vibes: AVC is buying and selling real estate by day and creating art by night. By day, she’s more polished. By night, her hair comes down, the music comes on, and she gets into her creative side while watching the sun come up.
Superpower: Teleportation or flying
Favorite video game: Minecraft, thanks to my nephew Only in the metaverse: I’d sing. I always wished I could carry a tune.
WHEN AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND A REAL ESTATE PRO FALL IN LOVE AND JOIN FORCES, THE RESULT IS A POSH PALM BEACH HIDEAWAY WITH PLENTY OF PERSONALITY
By MICHELE MEYERPortrait photography by CARRIE BRADBURN/CAPEHART
Architectural photography by CARMEL BRANTLEY
ne might expect real estate exec Rick Moeser’s dream home to be sprawling and grandiose. After all, he participated in the sale of the Miami palace of fashion’s Gianni Versace and the Kluge Estate on Palm Beach. But the CEO of business development at Douglas Elliman Real Estate followed his heart—and realty savvy—to a Palm Beach condo building that was “neglected and undervalued,” yet in the perfect location right off the beach and Worth Avenue.
“The building was in town and walking distance from friends, favorite restaurants, my office, my gym, and the beach,” says Moeser, who, in 2007 bought and merged the two ground-floor units totaling 1,100 square feet. “I saw the potential for a little TLC to upgrade it into an A-plus property.”
That task became easier when he met interior designer David Mitchell “Mitch” Brown eight months later at the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s annual Evening on Antique Row fundraiser.
“We were complaining about the wine,” Moeser recalls. “Mitch disappeared and returned from a store with Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottles for each of us. I thought, ‘He knows how to fix a problem and make it fun.’ The servers looked at us like ‘Who are these rock stars with the good stuff?’ And we’ve been together since.”
When they fell in love, Brown was equally besotted by the condo’s potential. “The location is so lovely,” he says. “With a little exterior work, it went from a sad little building to a jewel box.”
The couple married on May 30, 2015, forming a great team both personally and professionally. Moeser, who previously lived in Colorado, New York City, and Massachusetts, worked for Christie’s International Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty in both the real estate and art divisions. Before launching his eponymous business, Kansas-born Brown worked with L.A.’s Michael Taylor Designs and other top firms. Now they cater to Palm Beach’s high-end market.
“Our occupations complement each other,” Moeser says. “His interior design clients become my clients and vice versa.”
Having outgrown their compact quarters, they snapped up a 700-square-foot unit upstairs in early 2020. They stayed in a nearby apartment while gutting both floors down to the exterior walls and windows. With that blank canvas, Brown created their ideal home, which could also double as a showroom for his potential clients.
Known for maximizing space, Brown obsessively studied floor plans and plotted every inch on paper. “You cannot see the full spectrum of possibilities until you do that,” he says. “It’s like sophisticated
math: very difficult to solve in your head, but once you put it on paper, it starts to make sense.”
By converting the upstairs into their primary bedroom, bath, and closet, they were able to expand the kitchen downstairs to four times its original size and replace a rear wall with 10 feet of sliding glass pocket doors that open to the back garden. Changes also included all-new plumbing, wiring, floors, and ceilings—and months of chaos.
“Mitch is okay with destroying a space because he knows it will be beautiful in the end,” says Moeser. “I’m a perfectionist and incredibly impatient. I couldn’t get beyond the mess.”
“Only one can be the decorator in a relationship, and it made sense for me to take the reins,” adds Brown, whose taste is more adventurous than his classicist husband.
“Mitch is daring in putting colors, patterns, and textures together,” Moeser says. “Sometimes I thought, ‘That will never work.’ But it did. Mitch was deadon right.”
While each room has its own personality and energy level, all thematically flow together. Potent pops of curry yellow and lime stand out, while palm leaf prints covering powder room walls repeat on living room pillows.
“If you’re on the beach, your home should have a beachy feel,” Brown notes. “I wanted people to smile and feel like they’re on vacation.”
A common thread is the sleek modernity the duo loves. Graphic African and Asian accents and tribal textiles appear across the home, “their strong shapes lending themselves beautifully to modern design,” says Brown.
One African symbol he identifies with are rhinoceroses. “Coming from Kansas I had to be tough as nails to make it in this business,” shares Brown, who collects rhino figures. “Rhinoceroses are beautiful survivors with a tough, textured hide. They suit my personality and design aesthetic.”
Brown also painted several artworks, including one of a dancing woman that now hangs above the media room’s sectional sofa. “She’s inspired by Wallis Simpson [for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne]. I like to think she’s dancing in Palm Beach.”
To balance the boldness of the home’s Palm Springs–meets–Palm Beach vibe, Brown skewed a bit demurer for certain details. Curtain tracks are hidden in ceilings, and doorframe casings and hinges aren’t visible. Walls are either
white with 18-inch baseboards or faux Macassar ebony with silver-leafed and recessed baseboards. “I love surprises in every room,” shares Brown, who placed a John Dickinson side table with lion’s paw feet in the living room and covered custom furniture with richly textured fabrics by Jim Thompson, Pierre Frey, and Coraggio.
“The upholstery is so much thicker than store-bought furniture,” Moeser says. “Never one to miss a detail, Mitch considers how rugs feel plush for bare feet.”
An exception is the durable, stain-hiding, vintage Missoni carpet on the stairs, which suits their miniature Schnauzer rescue, Mr. Fitz Herbert. The stairwell banister is clear glass to let in natural light—which was lacking in the living room due to west-facing windows. To fix this, Brown lacquered the opposing fireplace wall to reflect the light. A trip to St.-Tropez inspired its coral shade.
The lacquering took 12 layers and two weeks to accomplish. Each coat had to fully dry and be sanded before the next could be added—and it was worth it. “You want to click your nails on it because it looks like the surface of a car,” Moeser says. “This is a very tactile home. You want to touch everything.”
In the quadruple-size kitchen, an otherwise all-white palette is spiced with curry-colored cabinets, creating the effect of abstract paintings by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. A raised island with Carrara marble counters allows Brown to spread his fabrics and floor plans when he works from
home. The pair often eats there and uses it for charcuterie boards and hors d’oeuvres when they have guests.
“We like to socialize, and the kitchen is where everyone ends up,” says Moeser, who’s known for his pappardelle Bolognese and whole roasted chicken, a Sunday mainstay.
Since their primary bedroom is now upstairs, Brown converted the couple’s former bedroom into an office/guest room and another downstairs bedroom into a sunny media room. Their secondfloor sanctuary is a cocoon of calm, featuring soft earthy tones and shades of sand, beige, shell, and celadon—the last being one of Moeser’s favorite colors—that appear in terrazzo pebble–patterned wallpaper from Holly Hunt. When the curtains are closed, you’re enveloped in wool gabardine draperies from Coraggio and wall-towall carpet.
“You feel like the room is hugging you,” Moeser says. “It’s a soothing place to sleep and relax that blocks out the world.”
The custom striped glass wall between the bedroom and walk-in closet is a work of art in and of itself; it is just one example of how Brown made the home feel expansive, despite measuring 1,800 square feet. And while they completed the renovations in November 2020, Brown continues to edit.
“It never stops changing, which is fun for me,” Moeser says. “I’ll return from a business trip and see something new. He likes to surprise me and see if I notice on my own. It’s so charming.” «
“THE LOCATION IS SO LOVELY. WITH A LITTLE EXTERIOR WORK, IT WENT FROM A SAD LITTLE BUILDING TO A JEWEL BOX.”
—Mitch Brown
EMBRACE A MONOCHROMATIC PALETTE WITH LOOKS THAT TELL A TRUE COLOR STORY
Boats designed and built in the United States lead the worldwide industry standard. Here are 10 of the very best that will have you flying the star-spangled banner as you cruise the open seas.
By Howard WalkerPOWER FILE
PRICE: $2.6 MILLION
(EST.) LENGTH: 42
FEET BEAM: 12 FEET, 10 INCHES ENGINES:
TWIN CUMMINS DIESELS
POWER: 1,100 HP
ELECTRIC: TWIN 90 KW
TOP SPEED: 37 KNOTS
What happens when you combine Down East lobster boat lines with the latest in hybrid diesel-electric power? You get Hinckley Yachts’ brand-new Picnic 40 S SilentJet.
This built-in-Rhode-Island knockout features two beefy 90-kW electric motors juiced by an 80-kWh battery to ease you out of your slip in stealthy silence. Then this oh-so-elegant 40-footer will cruise along at 7 knots for an hour and 5.5 knots for 90 minutes.
When the battery gets low—or you simply need to get somewhere in a hurry—the Hinckley’s twin 550-horsepower Cummins turbo-diesels will kick in and punch you to a 35-knot cruising speed.
And while the diesels are purring, they’re also topping up the battery. In just 30 to 45 minutes, they’re back to being fully charged, allowing you to run all the systems (including the air-conditioning) at anchor with no need for a generator. Watts not to love? (hinckleyyachts.com)
If you want to strike fear into the biggest fighting marlin or tuna in the deep blue sea, you want a Viking. Based in New Gretna, New Jersey, this familyowned builder has been turning out state-of-the-art fishing battlewagons for more than half a century.
Viking’s latest—and perhaps greatest—big-game fishing machine is the 64 Convertible, a hard-charging, wave-smashing 64-footer packing more than 4,000 horsepower of V12 MTU muscle.
Evolved from the super-successful 54 Convertible, this new 64 saw a major redesign of its hull and deck, which now has the strength and rigidity of a Wells Fargo bank vault. Forty knots into gnarly seas? Not a problem.
But the added appeal of the 64 is that it combines hedonistic levels of luxury and comfort for when the rods are stowed and the margaritas get mixed. There’s even the option of an enclosed, fully air-conditioned flybridge, as well as air-conditioning in the cockpit and a 50-inch pop-up HD TV in the leather-lined salon. (vikingyachts.com)
POWER FILE
PRICE: $6 MILLION
(EST.) LENGTH: 63 FEET, 10 INCHES BEAM: 18
FEET, 11 INCHES
ENGINES: TWIN MTU
V12
POWER: 2 X 2,000
HP TOP SPEED: 42 KNOTS
Lovers of classic wooden motor yachts will likely know all about the racy Sportsman 36 that Frank Pembroke Huckins began building at his Jacksonville yard way back in 1936. At the time it was the must-have weekend cruiser for Florida boaters.
PRICE: $1.2 MILLION
LENGTH: 38 FEET
BEAM: 12 FEET, 6 INCHES
ENGINES: CUMMINS QSB
6-CYL. POWER: 2 X 380
HP ELECTRIC: 20 HP
While the original Huckins Sportsman eased out of production decades ago, a new consumer appreciation for authenticity and retro style prompted the Huckins family to create an updated version of the original Sportsman 36—and make it a hybrid. While the unmistakable lines are largely unchanged, everything else is brand new. Now, instead of trusty timber, the Sportsman 38 uses the very latest in marine construction materials, including Kevlar, carbon fiber, and impact-resistant structural foam.
TOP SPEED: 35 KNOTS
In place of the original gas motor, there’s a pair of beefy 380-horse Cummins inline-6 turbo diesels, together with a high-torque 20-hp Elco electric motor juiced by a bank of 18 lithium-iron-phosphate batteries. Engage the electric motor and the Sportsman will glide along at 7 knots for a couple of hours. Fire up the diesels and you can run at 35 knots.
Going back to the future has never been so much fun. (huckinsyacht.com)
When hockey great Wayne Gretzky wanted a new boat for cruising on Idaho’s Lake Coeur d’Alene—where he has a summer home—there was only one choice: a wooden masterpiece from local builder Coeur Custom.
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PRICE: $900,000
LENGTH: 33 FEET, 6 INCHES
BEAM: 9 FEET, 6 INCHES
ENGINES: MERCURY V8S WITH BRAVO OUTDRIVES
POWER: 2 X 430 HP
TOP SPEED: 45 KNOTS
The result is this mirror-varnished 34-footer, built from double-planked sapele hardwood and featuring a plump upright bow, a curvy stainless-steel-framed windshield, a sun-shading hardtop, and a wave-piercing deep-V hull. Inside there’s room for 12 in the main cockpit and a spacious open bow, with all-white upholstery designed by Gretzky’s wife, Janet. She also commissioned lots of cushions emblazoned with her husband’s iconic 99.
Powering the Steinway 340 HT (named for the piano maker) is a pair of Mercury 8.2-liter 430-hp gas inboards that can push the boat to a comfortable 45-knot top speed.
Fancy one just like it? Coeur Custom has a second boat in build priced at around $900,000. (coeurcustoms.com)
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PRICE: $17 MILLION (EST.)
LENGTH: 112 FEET
BEAM: 23 FEET, 10
INCHES ENGINES: TWIN
CATERPILLAR C32
POWER: 2 X 1,900 HP
TOP SPEED: 26 KNOTS
For any well-heeled captain of industry contemplating purchasing a superyacht around the 100-foot mark, there’s one name that shoots to the top of the list: Westport.
This Port Angeles, Washington, yard has been around since 1965, building salty commercial craft and passenger ferries. In the mid-1980s, it expanded its lineup to include luxury motor yachts.
The most successful in Westport’s constantly growing catalog is the W112 series. Since its debut in 1994, more than 65 of these classy 112-footers have been built, making it arguably the most successful superyacht ever.
What’s the appeal? Timeless elegance is part of it; Westport shirks the current trend of overexaggerated, origami-folded yacht design. The 112 is also the perfect size—not too big, not too small—with cabins for eight guests and space for a crew of five.
She’s also fast. Two 1,900-hp Caterpillar diesels can give an impressive 26-knot top speed. Add to that a composite fiberglass hull that’s acclaimed for its smooth, super-stable ride, and you have a vessel that’s more than worth its multimillion-dollar price tag. (westportyachts.com)
There’s poetry in motion when a Cigarette Racing 59 Tirranna—propelled by a sextet of supercharged 4.6-liter Mercury Racing V8 outboards packing a combined 2,700 hp—is shrieking across the water at 80 mph. Eyeballs water, cheeks flap, follicles get wrenched from your scalp. Call that fun? You bet.
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PRICE: FROM AROUND
$3 MILLION LENGTH:
59 FEET BEAM: 14 FEET
ENGINES: MERCURY
RACING VERADO 450R
POWER: 6 X 450 HP
TOP SPEED: 70 KNOTS
This pencil-thin projectile is the flagship of Miami-based Cigarette’s fleet. Constructed from lightweight yet I-beam-stiff carbon fiber and composites, the Tirranna is designed to do one thing and one thing only: Go insanely fast. Miami to Bimini? The Tirranna will get you there in less than an hour.
Yet it’s also packed with creature comforts, like a 29-speaker 5,200-watt JL Audio sound system and Poltrona Frau leather upholstery. Below deck there’s a forward settee that converts to a queen bed, plus a spacious shower and head. In the cockpit and open foredeck there’s seating for up to 28 of your closest friends.
If all this sounds appealing, expect to write a check for around $3 million. But when it comes to zipping to the Bahamas for lunch at 80 mph, the Tirranna is priceless. (cigaretteracing.com)
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PRICE: FROM $548,000
LENGTH: 35 FEET
BEAM: 10 FEET, 10 INCHES
ENGINES: MERCURY V8S
6.2-LITER
POWER: 2 X 350 HP
TOP SPEED: 50 KNOTS
Nothing captures the essence of American beauty on the water more than a Chris-Craft. The now-Sarasota-based company has been around since 1874, when Christopher Columbus Smith, aka Mr. Chris-Craft, built his first wooden boat at age 13.
These days, the company is part of another American icon, Winnebago Industries, and builds a lineup of center-console and bowrider models in the 24-foot to 35-foot range. Each one combines high style, quality, and craftsmanship with surprising value for the money.
Our current favorite is the flagship of the fleet, the new Launch 35 GT. In addition to masses of stretch-out seating, this family-friendly 35-footer comes with all those lovely Chris-Craft cues, such as teak flooring, diamond-quilted upholstery, and a stainless-steel-framed windshield.
Take your pick from twin Mercury or Volvo V8 gas engines with stern drives. Or triple 300- or 350-hp Mercury Verado outboards, each with the option of easy-parking joystick control.
We’re sure Chris Smith would be proud. (chriscraft.com)
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, seems an unlikely place to base a company that specializes in cutting-edge superyachts. But the Burger Boat Company has been crafting world-class vessels here since 1863. Among the hundreds of award-winning yachts the yard has turned out over the years, one of the true standouts is the 151-foot Sycara IV, designed to capture the style and splendor of the 1920s Golden Age. Built for East Coast car dealer extraordinaire Ray Catena, she features a gorgeous fantail stern, gold-leaf-encrusted bowsprit, and a sleek superstructure that enables her to squeeze under the low bridges of New York’s Erie Canal.
PRICE: $28 MILLION
(EST.) LENGTH: 151
FEET BEAM: 27 FEET
ENGINES: TWIN CAT-
ERPILLAR POWER: 2 X
600 HP TOP SPEED: 14 KNOTS
Inside she’s all Madrone burl paneling with inlaid Macassar ebony, teak, and maple flooring, plus lots of mirror-polished stainless steel. French doors leading into the main salon feature Lalique crystal panels.
In 2017, the yacht was sold to Florida entrepreneur Klaus Bytzek, who renamed her Nadan and embarked on a refit that included the addition of a pilothouse on the top deck. She was sold again in 2021 after being on the market for $28 million. (burgerboat.com)
PRICE: $100 MILLION
LENGTH: 216 FEET
BEAM: 43 FEET
ENGINES: TWIN
CATERPILLAR DIESELS
POWER: 2 X 2,280 HP
TOP SPEED: 16 KNOTS
PRICE: FROM $2.5
MILLION LENGTH: 66
FEET BEAM: 16 FEET,
2 INCHES ENGINES:
VOLVO-PENTA IPS950
POWER: 2 X 725 HP
TOP SPEED: 30 KNOTS
Seattle-based Delta Marine dates back to 1967, when brothers Ivor and Jack Jones began building fiberglass fishing boats. Today, the Jones family still owns and operates the company, which is renowned for the graceful, state-of-the-art superyachts it designs and builds.
Yachts like the ravishing 216-foot Invictus that premiered in 2013 and is a firm favorite within the luxury charter market, cruising the Mediterranean in the summer and the Bahamas and Caribbean in the winter.
Featuring a rugged steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, the yacht is cavernous inside and out, courtesy of a beam that stretches more than 43 feet. Below decks it’s big enough to accommodate 20 guests across nine staterooms.
Powered by a pair of 2,280-horsepower Caterpillar diesels, she has a top speed of 16 knots and carries enough fuel to cover 5,000 nautical miles at 13 knots.
Delta’s craftsmanship is seen in the top-notch construction and stunning interior fixtures and fittings. Our favorite spots aboard are the Rat Pack–style bar and sky lounge that converts into a nightclub worthy of Paris.
If you’re in the market, she could be yours for a cool $100 million through brokers Burgess. (deltamarine.com)
If there’s such a thing as a Bentley Continental for the seas, a leading candidate would be the Maine-built Sabre Yachts 58 Salon Express. With its gracious proportions and single-minded focus on quality and craftsmanship, the Sabre 58 oozes luxury from every pore of its satinvarnished woodwork.
The 58 is part of a five-model lineup of Sabre Salon Express fast cruisers that includes a 38, 43, 45, and 48. Add to these a 48 Fly Bridge and top-of-the-line 66 Dirigo flagship.
But the $2.5 million 58 has everything the cruising family could dream of. Below decks, there’s a full-beam master cabin, a forward VIP, and a twin-berth guest cabin to starboard, each with its own en-suite head and shower. Up in the salon, there’s a spacious galley, oversize sofas, and a well-equipped helm station with seating for four.
Power comes from space-saving Volvo Penta IPS950 pods each packing 725 hp and good for more than 30 knots flat out. And just like that Bentley, this Sabre delivers its horsepower in serene silence. (sabreyachts.com) «
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Benson Photographythe best golf and country clubs in Palm Beach County
Recognizing its legendary appeal, BallenIsles tapped the acclaimed Nicklaus Design team to refresh the East Course and bring it back to its former glory. With the renovation now complete, all three of the club’s courses have received state-of-the-art updates by legendary designers, Rees Jones (South) and Kipp Schulties (North) within the last decade. The practice grounds will soon become the premier destination within BallenIsles for fun, practice and golf instruction, and custom fittings with the opening of a newly constructed ’71 Golf Learning Center.
Renowned for its superb level of service the redesigned 115,000-squarefoot Grand Clubhouse features multiple dining venues, a nationally recognized golf shop, expansive card rooms, multiple bars and socializing space all
anchored by the outdoor Grand Terrace overlooking the famed 18th hole of the East Course. The Club amenities also include a 65,000-square-foot Sports Complex where health and wellness are the spotlight with a nationally ranked racquets program housing a 21-court tennis and 9-court pickleball center, dining, spa, and salon, renovated fitness center, Pilates studio, and two group exercise studios. The Club just passed an upcoming renovation of the complex that will add a new arts center, racquets shop, dedicated family activity center, and an all-new aquatic center and outdoor entertainment area. Whether you are an avid golfer, tennis buff, fitness aficionado, social butterfly, or community volunteer, you will find paradise at BallenIsles, which is exactly where you want to be.
Every day, The Club at Ibis offers championship golf on one of three Nicklaus family-designed courses, plus exceptional racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, and endless opportunities to engage with family and friends. Top-tier golf and tennis programs are headed by world-class instruction from Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel’s popular series, School of Golf, and on the tennis courts, former Davis Cup player and Olympic coach, Jay Berger.
The social scene at Ibis is just as impressive as the sports. Members participate in acting workshops, perform in musicals, take art classes, play cards, showcase their photography, and sharpen their cooking skills. For exercise enthusiasts, the expansive CORE is an unbelievable gathering place for families, consisting of a two-story fitness complex, spa, authentic Italian dining in Amici Ristorante, and a resort-style aquatic center with a lap pool.
The 100,000-square-foot clubhouse hosts unforgettable events and is home
to three additional restaurants. Panache offers fine dining with savory a la carte cuisine in an exquisite setting. The casual Pub represents the ultimate sports bar with endless TVs, a full-length bar, and seating available both inside and on the expansive terrace. The Atrium has panoramic golf course views, complete with tasty buffet options for lunch or popular themed dinners.
Ibis has the right real estate options in place to attract a full range of buyers looking for an engaging lifestyle in a secure, friendly community. Beautifully manicured neighborhoods offer everything from golf villas to custom estates, priced from the $300,000s into the millions.
Ibis is a Platinum Club of America, a Distinguished Club of the World, and was voted the Best Country Club and Best Golf Course by readers of the Palm Beach Post
With its 50th anniversary just around the corner, The Club at Quail Ridge’s membership overwhelmingly approved a $21.45 million master plan project that includes a fully renovated North Course and practice facilities, a new South Turn House, a new tennis pavilion, and a redesigned south entrance and guard house.
The latest project comes on the heels of other significant investments. In 2019, a $10 million capital project included a complete redesign of the South Course and a remodeled and expanded spa and fitness center. That came on the heels of an all-new $23 million clubhouse that included five dining rooms, two outdoor dining areas, a lobby, a library, new men’s and ladies’ locker rooms, and a more extensive golf shop.
Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, Quail Ridge offers an enviable
lifestyle of casual elegance and luxury. Sitting on more than 600 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Club is home to 946 residences and a rich golf legacy. Over the years, many golf greats have called it home, including Sam Snead and Masters champion Claude Harmon. The Club also has hosted numerous Florida State Golf Association and United States Golf Association tournaments.
Just 10 minutes from the area’s best beaches and close to two major airports, Quail Ridge’s on-site, full-service realty office offers custom homes, villas, condominiums, and townhomes. There’s no better time to visit the real estate page of TheClubatQuailRidge.com to see why so many love to call this community with its unmatched club lifestyle home.
The luxurious roll of the fairways, the crisp, immaculate greens, and the elegance of a world-class design provide a fresh challenge to your game no matter how often you play. The Polo Club has two 18-hole championship courses, including a par 3 course within our new Club Course, all scaled perfectly to golfers of all skill levels. In addition to the driving range and practice areas, our Club has many player-development schools, and soon members will enjoy a TopTracer Range with interactive games, data at your fingertips, and access to tour-proven technology. After a day on the courses, you must visit the award-winning Golf Pro Shoppe, where you will find a wide variety of designer brands and everything you need for your next golf game.
The Polo Club recently completed a full renovation of the Club Course by golf course architect Drew Rogers. The renovation focused on player
enjoyment, making each hole more distinctive and memorable, and updating all infrastructure replacement needs. Even though the holes reside in their previous footprints, elements within each respective corridor were completely redesigned and the flow of the entire course, from start to finish, has been reimagined. Rogers says, “This course is new and exciting with plenty of new challenges and nuanced shots. What I like about the completed work is that players can get around and have fun on this course, but it is also very adaptive and will be challenging to advanced players. That was the goal, after all.”
The Polo Club of Boca Raton is a Platinum Club of America, a Distinguished Club, and recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs. We welcome you to visit our Club and learn more about our membership opportunities. For a private tour, please call our membership department.
South Floridians are familiar with island time, but what about Tuscan time? Embrace a slower approach to life—filled with languid afternoons sipping espresso and evenings digging into bowls of pappardelle—at Felice. Nestled inside 360 Rosemary at The Square in West Palm Beach, this outpost represents the restaurant’s first foray outside of New York and the latest opening for SA Hospitality Group, which also operates
Sant Ambroeus at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. The Meyer Davis–designed space recalls Italy’s chic yet cozy cafés, where arancini abound and the wine is always flowing. Speaking of wine, Felice’s program centers around Italian varietals and has a heavy emphasis on organic, biodynamic, sulfate-free, sustainable, and natural wines, including three house labels of Chardonnay, Sangiovese, and Rosato. The kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving a menu that executive chef Roberto Maurizio hopes will transport diners to the vine-laced hills of Tuscany. (felicerestaurants.com) —Mary
MurrayTWO TO TRY
When Alex Le Clainche first looked at a warehouse outside downtown West Palm Beach, he had visions of turning it into a CrossFit gym. But now, more than a decade later, it is the new home of Pumphouse Coffee Roasters, which Le Clainche founded in April 2016 with his brother, Christian. Known as the Pouratorium, the 8,000-square-foot space boasts a retail and café area, a roasting facility, and a lab for training, tastings, education, and special events.
“This was always the dream,” Le Clainche says of the Pouratorium. “I just had anticipated instead of going into year seven, it would probably happen around year 14. That’s been a byproduct of a lot of hard work, a lot of sleepless nights.”
The Le Clainches use a modernized 90kilo German Probat roaster built in 1964, plus a 12-kilo Probat that came out of their parents’ garage. They roast for wholesale partners across the county and for their own cafés; in addition to the Pouratorium, they have a stand in Grandview Public Market and are inside Cones & Coffee in Jupiter.
“Everything that we’re putting on bar is roasted weekly,” says Le Clainche. “We try to give the coffee a little bit of resting time.”
They offer single-origin coffees from Central and South America, East Africa, and Indonesia, as well as five proprietary blends. Patrons at the Pouratorium can also purchase pastries (made fresh daily by Aioli) and bites like burritos, tacos, toasts, and a churro-dusted Belgian waffle. Most of the dishes are rooted in family recipes, underscoring the homegrown nature and community values at the heart of Pumphouse.
(pumphousecoffeeroasters.com)
Inside The Fresh Market in Palm Beach Gardens awaits an innovative coffee experience where the roasting happens before your eyes. Based in New York City, the Roasting Plant Coffee company has pioneered a system known as the Javabot, which roasts micro batches of beans and brews coffee to order.
“It’s like an air popcorn popper on steroids,” says Michael Johnson, The Fresh Market’s director of special projects.
A former industrial engineer and Starbucks executive, Roasting Plant Coffee founder Mike Caswell developed the Javabot inside his garage in Fort Lauderdale 16 years ago. A trained wine sommelier, Genevieve Kappler sources beans for the company, prioritizing farms with strong social and ecological practices. Johnson explains that while most coffee shops need to have a roastmaster on site because the process is so nuanced, Kappler calibrates the Javabot to follow roasting settings for each bean; it can also account for changes in humidity and temperature to ensure consistent roasts.
At The Fresh Market in the Gardens, customers can watch as nine single-origin beans and five blends are roasted. They can pull whole beans to take home or savor any of them as a pour-over-style coffee or within an espresso beverage at the adjacent coffee stand. The store also hosts free weekly coffee tastings on Saturdays or Sundays, giving the public the opportunity to discover their next favorite bean.
(roastingplant.com; thefreshmarket.com)
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A taste of Texas has arrived in Palm Beach Gardens. In November, Tommy Nevill opened Nevs Barbecue, offering locals slow-cooked meats as well as homemade sides and sauces inspired by the country’s top barbecue destinations.
“It’s been a dream of mine for 15 years to open my own barbecue restaurant,” says Nevill, a native Floridian who cut his teeth in Texas’ steak house world, including working for III Forks for 15 years. While living in Texas, he also ran his own barbecue catering business, honing his recipes for his eventual dream venture.
He describes the food at Nevs Barbecue as chef-inspired, with brisket, pork, sausage, and
chicken available as a sandwich, on a salad, or as a platter with cornbread and a side. “We’re a full-scratch kitchen,” he explains. “All the recipes are mine, from the dressings to the coleslaw to the house-made pickles.”
The star of the operation is a custom-built Oyler smoker by J&R Manufacturing out of Texas. As Nevill notes, the rotisserie-style smoker can handle 1,200 pounds of meat at a time and is cranking 24 hours a day. He utilizes post oak wood and keeps his rubs simple, opting for just salt and pepper to “let the meat speak for itself.” (nevsbarbecue.com) —M.M.
The Palm Beach County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky burger bars and gastropubs to the glam style of iconic Palm Beach lounges. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean:
$ Most entrees under $25
$$ Most entrees $25-$40
$$$ Most entrees $40 or more
While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on palmbeachillustrated.com.
NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Palm Beach Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisement, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com
1000 NORTH The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for global takes on classic dishes. 1000 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (1000north.com) $$$
AIOLI This family-owned eatery makes everything inhouse, presenting an array of tantalizing daily specials. 7434 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (aioliwpb.com) $
BANTER Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, Banter serves Florida fusion cuisine. 380 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach (banterwpb.com) $$
BAR 25 This hot spot pairs elevated gastropub fare with sleek surrounds. 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach (bar25.com) $
BATCH Stop by for an upscale take on classic Southern fare, including vegetarian selections. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (batchsouthernkitchen.com) $
THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE & BAR Fuel up on cool food and wine pairings before hitting the shops at the Town Center at Boca Raton. 600 Glades Road, Boca Raton (bluedogboca.com) $$
BRICK & BARREL Chef David Schroeder’s gastropub favors comfort food and healthy options. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, Jupiter (brickandbarrelpub.com) $$
BUCCAN Chef Clay Conley offers small plates that change with the seasons. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (buccanpalmbeach.com) $$$
BURT AND MAX’S This beloved establishment specializes in made-from-scratch plates. 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 100, Delray Beach (burtandmaxs.com) $$
CAFÉ CHARDONNAY Chef-owner Frank Eucalitto plays with influences from Latin America and Asia. 4533 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (cafechardonnay.com) $$$
CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL Offering pizza, steaks, pasta, and seafood. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (citycellarwpb.com) $$
DADA Boasting an eclectic and hip atmosphere, Dada serves a fresh spin on standards. 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (dadadelray.com) $$
DRIFTWOOD This eatery specializes in innovative Florida fare with fun cocktails to match. 2005 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (driftwoodboynton.com) $$
FARMER’S TABLE This farm-to-table resto is committed to clean eating. 951 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach; 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (farmerstableboca.com) $$
FERN STREET WINE BAR & KITCHEN Showcasing clean ingredients prepared in a wood-fire grill. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, West Palm Beach (fernstreetwpb.com) $$$
GALLEY This resto in the Hilton West Palm Beach pairs grilled delicacies with coastal flair. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (galleywestpalmbeach.com) $$
GREASE BURGER BAR The high-end burgers elevate pub cuisine to a divine experience. 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (greasewpb.com) $
HENRY’S PALM BEACH This American-inspired bistro is perfect for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch. 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$
HONEYBELLE In PGA National, Lindsay Autry puts a whimsical spin on Floridian cuisine. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$
The Japanese term “omakase” translates to “I leave it up to you,” and it’s a culinary experience that has soared in popularity in recent years.
At Taki Omakase in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, patrons dine at a 12-seat counter and allow the chefs to determine their order, resulting in multicourse meals of sushi, nigiri, Wagyu, and other delights. “Taki selects the freshest ingredients directly from the Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo to ensure the highest quality,” says manager Chloe Stunda. “Professional chefs craft delicious courses for each diner, guiding their palate through the rich flavors of Japan.” Taki employees also pair the dishes with Japanese sake, beer, and continental wine. Here, Stunda spotlights a few unique sake pairings. (takiomakase.com) —M.M.
The Dish: A5 Wagyu with shaved foie gras and truffle purée
The Sake: Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo
Behind the Pairing: Taki utilizes a traditional ishiyaki stone grill to prepare its A5 Wagyu. “The world’s rarest beef deserves to be treated with care, and the flavor will prove that this method yields the best results,” says Stunda. The Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo, she adds, “has a balance of lightness and acidity, complementing the rich flavors of the Wagyu.”
The Dish: Binchotan-seared otoro topped with caviar
The Sake: Kubota Manju Junmai
Daiginjo
Behind the Pairing: “Otoro is the fattiest, most sought-after piece of bluefin tuna,” Stunda explains. “This delicacy is cooked with care, seared by a binchotan, petrified Ubame oak tree charcoal. This traditional method dates back to the Edo period and holds a rich flavor that is impossible to replicate. Binchotan searing otoro releases natural oils in the fish, creating the most blissful ‘melt in your mouth’ sensation.” For the pairing, she recommends Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo for its clean, crisp profile that works well with the natural oils of the otoro
The Dish: Masunosuke (king salmon) with truffle pearls
The Sake: Kikuhime Daiginjo Genshu
“Chrysanthemum Princess”
Behind the Pairing: Stunda notes that masunosuke is a fan favorite at Taki, describing the marriage of king salmon and truffle as the ultimate flavor combination.
“Kikuhime Daiginjo Genshu ‘Chrysanthemum Princess’ sake is a divine match for the salmon nigiri piece,” she adds. “This sake brightens and enhances the rich umami flavors in this course.”
PARK TAVERN Everything from the bread to the condiments is handmade. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (parktaverndelray.com) $$
PIG BEACH BBQ New York–based pitmasters bring Americana cuisine to this El Cid hangout. 2400 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (pigbeachnyc.com) $
RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON Art enthusiasts come for the fresh exhibitions but stay for the food. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (norton.org) $$
RH ROOFTOP The top floor of Restoration Hardware boasts a dazzling dining space. 560 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (restorationhardware.com) $$
SASSAFRAS This West Palm hot spot brings a decadent twist to Southern food. 105 S. Narcissus Ave. #130, West Palm Beach (sassafraswpb.com) $$
SEASPRAY INLET GRILL Ocean views, live entertainment, and a seasonal menu are on tap. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (seasprayboca.com) $$
THE SOSO Named after West Palm’s up-and-coming South of Southern neighborhood, this café boasts American fare with Latin and Asian influences. 4802 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (thesosowpb.com) $
SURFSIDE DINER This casual breakfast and lunch spot serves classic comfort food. 314 S. County Road, Palm Beach (surfsidediner.com) $
SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach (thecolonypalmbeach.com) $$$
TUCKER DUKE’S LUNCHBOX Guilty pleasures dominate the menu at this Boca lunch spot. 1658 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (tuckerdukes.com) $
TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE TwentyTwenty does not hold back with its modern inventive cuisine. 141 Via Naranjas, Boca Raton (twentytwentygrille.com) $$$
VOODOO BAYOU Take your palate on a walk through the French Quarter. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Suite 5095, Palm Beach Gardens (voodoobayou.com) $
AROMA INDIAN CUISINE Dinner is popular but the real draw is the daily lunch buffet. 731 Village Blvd. #110, West Palm Beach (aromawestpalmbeach.com) $$
COCO SUSHI LOUNGE & BAR See and be seen at this sultry sushi spot with daily happy hour specials. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208, Delray Beach (cocodelray.com) $$
ELA CURRY KITCHEN This spot from Pushkar Marathe honors the flavors of his childhood. 4650 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens (elacurrykitchen.com) $$
KABUKI Come here for sushi in a dimly lit and sexy environment. 308 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5080 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens; 2465 S. State Road 7 #100, Wellington (kabukiwpb.com) $
RAMEN LAB EATERY Both the noodles and the broth are made in-house at this family-run eatery. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. #114, Delray Beach; 100 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (ramenlabeatery.com) $
SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE AND HIBACHI A sexy atmosphere gives way to hibachi, sushi rolls, and craft cocktails with Asian flair. 5970 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton (saikoiboca.com) $$
THE SEA SOUTHEAST ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI BAR
Stop by for a cool take on Southeast Asian cuisine, including a large selection of sushi, fried rice, and wok creations. 16950 Jog Road, Delray Beach (theseaasianbistro.com) $$
SUSHI SIMON Freshly caught fish and a playful flair make this seemingly obscure oasis a must-visit for any sushi lover. 1628 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (561-731-1819) $$
DELRAY BEACH MARKET This hot spot has it all, from hip environs to an array of vendors. 33 S.E. 3rd Ave., Delray Beach (delraybeachmarket.com) $
GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET Located in the Warehouse District, this chic, industrial food hall features something for everyone, from poke bowls to tacos. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (grandviewpublic.com) $
LOLA 41 This vibrant restaurant bases its menu off of the flavors found along the forty-first parallel. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (lola41.com) $$
TARU AT SUNDY HOUSE Featuring an international concept menu by chef James Strine. 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (sundyhouse.com) $$$
WAXIN’S Swedish food finds a South Florida home at this sophisticated eatery. 5300 Donald Ross Road Unit 130, Palm Beach Gardens (waxins.com) $$$
BRULÉ BISTRO A high-end gastropub with French and American dishes. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (brulebistro.com) $$
CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousins, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in the Brazilian Court Hotel (cafeboulud.com) $$$
FRENCH GRILL HOUSE French cuisine hits the grill at this spot by the Delrieu brothers. 427 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach (frenchgrillhouse.com) $$
LA GOULUE This island newcomer brings the flavors of France to Palm Beach. 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lagouluepb.com) $$$
PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$
VINCENT’S BISTRO Chef Vincent Durin brings more than 30 years of experience in French cuisine. 516 Lucerne Ave Lake Worth Beach (vincentsbistro.com) $$
BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE Beautifully presented dishes are complemented by fine wine and dessert options. 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (brioitalian.com) $$
CAFÉ CENTRO This Northwood Village resto pairs live performances with eclectic Italian fare. 2409 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cafecentrowpb.com) $$
CAFÉ FLORA Café Flora presents Tuscan delicacies in a charming setting. 240 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (cafeflora palmbeach.com) $$$
ELISABETTA’S This sleek eatery slings up handmade Italian delicacies. 201 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach; 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (elisabettas.com) $$
IL BELLAGIO The food is stellar and so is the setting. 600 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 170, West Palm Beach (ilbellagio.com) $$
LA MASSERIA The South Florida location of this popular Manhattan restaurant serves authentic Southern Italian plates. 5520 PGA Blvd. Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens (lamasseriapbg.com) $$$
LA SIRENA This Northern Italian beauty focuses on the cooking of the Amalfi Coast. 6316 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (lasirenaonline.com) $$
LA VILLETTA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Chef Maria Mirra-Costanza traveled the world before serving her Old World cuisine in South Florida. 4351 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (lavillettaboca.com) $$$
LOUIE BOSSI’S This beloved addition to the Boca dining scene specializes in sharable Italian favorites. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (louiebossi.com) $$
PARADISO RISTORANTE Chef Angelo Romano serves traditional Italian meals along with some surprises. 625 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth (paradisolakeworth.com) $$$
PIZZA AL FRESCO This casual eatery offers some of the best pizza and views on the island. 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (pizzaalfresco.com) $$
POLPO The cuisine of Southern Italy comes alive at this restaurant in the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$$
ROSE’S DAUGHTER Chef Suzanne Perrotto carries on her mother’s culinary legacy. 169 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (rosesdaughterdelray.com) $$
SANT AMBROEUS Sant Ambroeus pairs the essence of Old World Milan with fine dining. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (santambroeus.com) $$$
TRAMONTI ITALIAN RISTORANTE The Delray Beach version of Angelo’s of Mulberry Street. 119 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (tramontidelray.com) $$
AVOCADO CANTINA Chef Julien Gremaud serves up Mexican street food. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (avocadocantina.com) $$
BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA This Miami favorite puts a modern spin on Mexican street food. 118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (bodegataqueria.com) $
CABANA EL REY Cabana offers an array of South American dishes with endless flavor. 105 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cabanaelrey.com) $$
CACTUS GRILLE & TEQUILA BAR Saddle up for authentic Tex-Mex fare. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (thecactusgrille.com) $$
CHOLO SOY COCINA This taqueria specializes in Ecuadorian-style eats that pack outrageous flavor. 3715 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cholosoycocina.com) $
EL FOGONCITO Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine rooted in family recipes and traditions. 711 W. Indiantown Road Suite C4, Jupiter (elfogoncitorestaurant.com) $
HAVANA This family-friendly cantina with a 24-hour window serves all of the Cuban specialties we’ve come to
THE LEWIS FAMILY’S CULINARY EMPIRE CONTINUES TO GROW—AND THIS TIME, THEY’VE HEADED TO LOXAHATCHEE. LEWIS PRIME GRILL RECENTLY OPENED IN THE ACREAGE PLAZA, BRINGING THE PEDIGREE THEY’VE HONED AT OKEECHOBEE STEAKHOUSE OUT WEST WITH A MENU OF STEAKS, CHOPS, SEAFOOD, AND MORE. THIS IS JUST THE LATEST OPENING FOR THE LEWISES, WHO HAVE MORE EXPANSION PLANS IN THE WORKS OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS. (LEWISPRIMEGRILL.COM) —M.M
expect. 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (havana cubanfood.com) $
ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco’s. 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton (roccostacos.com) $
BARRIO For Spanish tapas and creative cocktails, look no further than this new bar-centric hot spot. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (barriowpb.com) $
LA CIGALE La Cigale bills itself as “A Taste of the Mediterranean,” serving classic French dishes along with influences from Spain, Italy, and North Africa. 253 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (lacigaledelray.com) $$$
LEILA RESTAURANT In addition to its Mediterranean dishes, Leila also offers entertainment in the form of belly dancing and hookah on the patio. 120 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (leilawpb.com) $$
CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Chef Albert Crifaci Molla can turn the heartiest meat eater into a raw-food fanatic
with his creative presentations. 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (christopherskitchenfl.com) $$
DARBSTER This vegetarian bistro faithfully recreates new American dishes with organic ingredients. 8020 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (darbster.com) $$
PLANTA Presenting sustainable vegetarian and vegan options that are locally sourced. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 142, West Palm Beach (plantarestaurants.com) $$
PURA VIDA This health food location offers organic options in The Square. 460 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 186, West Palm Beach (puravidamiami.com) $
50 OCEAN The second floor of Boston’s on the Beach houses this elegant restaurant. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (50ocean.com) $$
3800 OCEAN Guests embark on a culinary journey through Florida’s local bounty at this restaurant in the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach (marriott.com) $$$
ACQUA CAFÉ This chic resto delivers a coastal Italian take on seafood. 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Palm Beach (acquacafepb.com) $$
CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR With a sushi bar, oysters, and a bakery, City Oyster offers a sea of options. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cityoysterdelray.com) $$
COBALT Inside the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Cobalt pairs elegant dishes with an oceanfront view. 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (cobaltrestaurant.com) $$$
CORVINA SEAFOOD GRILL Chef Jeff Tunks infuses his eclectic culinary experience into delectable dishes. 110 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (corvinabocaraton.com) $$$
DECK 84 Burt Rapoport’s casual alfresco eatery highlights local Florida catches and seafood specialties. 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (deck84.com) $$
LIONFISH Committed to sustainability, this chic eatery presents an array of innovative seafood. 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (lionfishdelray.com) $$
LITTLE MOIR’S FOOD SHACK Put on your jeans and enjoy some of the freshest and most creatively
prepared seafood in the area. 103 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 #D3, Jupiter (littlemoirs.com) $$
LUCKY SHUCK A raw bar, fresh seafood, and craft beer are all part of the ambience. 1116 Love St., Jupiter (luckyshuckjupiter.com) $$
OKEECHOBEE PRIME SEAFOOD Savor superb ocean products in elegant surrounds from the same family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse. 2888 Shawnee Ave., West Palm Beach (okeeprimeseafood.com) $$$
OLD KEY LIME HOUSE This charming waterfront restaurant prioritizes fun times and fresh seafood. 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana (oldkeylimehouse.com) $$
PB CATCH This contemporary seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Pistache’s Reid Boren and Thierry Beaud. 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (pbcatch.com) $$$
PRIME CATCH Pairing stunning views with raw bar delights and innovative specials. 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (primecatchboynton.com) $$
RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR Enjoy steam kettles, Prohibition-style cocktails, and a Grand Central–inspired oyster bar in a New England setting. 5 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (racksdelray.com) $$$
SINCLAIRS OCEAN GRILL The sleek decor matches the mouthwatering menu at this upscale restaurant in the Jupiter Beach Resort. 5 N. A1A, Jupiter (sinclairsoceangrill.com) $$$
SPOTO’S OYSTER BAR Along with satisfying seafood dishes, enjoy specialty cocktails and wines. 4560 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (spotos.com) $$
SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR Tropical drinks, bar bites, and live music can be found at this lively spot. 1111 Love St., Jupiter; 1920 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce (squaregrouper.net) $$
HMF The Breakers’ glamorous cocktail lounge is a fashionable mix of modern and classic. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (hmfpalmbeach.com) $$
SALUTE MARKET This hangout offers small plates, gourmet sandwiches, and a killer happy hour. 5530 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (salute2u.com) $$
STAGE Through small dishes packed with flavor, Stage presents delicious curries, to gluten-free veggie options, to Korean specialties. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (stagepga.com) $$
AVALON Delivering a metropolitan dining experience, Avalon specializes in upscale beef and seafood. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (avalondelray.com) $$$
THE CAPITAL GRILLE This successful chain offers classic steak house fare and a stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 6000 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (thecapitalgrille.com) $$$
FLAGLER STEAKHOUSE Operated by The Breakers, this elegant steak house boasts hand-selected cuts of beef in country club environs. 2 S. County Road, Palm Beach (flaglersteakhousepalmbeach.com) $$$
MEAT MARKET The Palm Beach outpost of the famed Miami Beach steak house offers a dynamic menu and a sexy ambience similar to its original location. 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach (meatmarket.net) $$$
OKEECHOBEE STEAKHOUSE Credited as the oldest steak house in Florida, the Okeechobee Steakhouse opened in 1947 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (okeesteakhouse.com) $$$
PALM BEACH GRILL The Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers beloved items we have come to expect: ribs, steaks, and seafood. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (palmbeachgrill.com) $$$
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Ruth’s Chris is an institution, offering large portions of high-quality ingredients and specialty dishes that echo the restaurant’s New Orleans roots. 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (ruthschris.com) $$$
Whether you’re honoring women’s rights and achievements on International Women’s Day, observing the beginning of spring, or celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll have no shortage of opportunities to toast in March. Enter the Pineapple Express. A playful riff on the Jungle Bird—a tropical negroni that debuted in the 1970s—this version is as light and vibrant as the month itself. By blending a decidedly botanical rum with juicy pineapple, a bright aperitivo , and a touch of (green!) aromatic basil, a new bird takes fl ight.
Pineapple Express Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Pa’lante Botanical Rum
3/4 oz. Cocchi Americano Bianco
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. agave syrup
1 1/2 oz. basil and pineapple juice (recipe below)
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
Basil and Pineapple Juice Ingredients (makes 1 cup)
1/3 pineapple, peeled, cut, and heart removed
1 small bunch basil
Add all ingredients to a juicer or blender and juice/blend before straining.
Designer Olga Adler of Olga Adler Interiors adopted a California state of mind for this historic 1925 home in Delray Beach. Inspired by SoCal’s classic Spanish Mission homes, Adler imparted an airy, bright, and minimal vibe in the dining room. Dark window and doorframes offset the wide plank French white oak flooring, a play on light and dark that continues with Adler’s selection of furniture and finishes, including the striking black-and-white chandelier over the dining table.
“Symmetry plays an important role in this space, evident especially
in the way the vintage Portuguese-style console tables flank the Moorish-style fireplace, which is topped with an African beaded warrior shield,” says Adler.
The fireplace proved to be both a challenge and an asset. “I went in circles about the design of the fireplace for a while,” Adler notes. “I wanted it to be very simple and yet to make a statement, and I think that settling on the simple stucco design with the only decorative accent being a custom decorative crest was the right decision.” (delray beachinteriors.com) —Liza
Grant SmithA WALL MURAL
Murals create an instant focal point in a space. While wallpaper continues to trend, murals present an opportunity to go bigger and bolder. They can depict everything from florals and botanicals to landscapes and exotic environs, meaning they’re an easy and elegant way to bring the outdoors in. In contrast to traditional wallpaper, which offers a seamlessly repeating print, wall murals contain scenes in panels. Adhesion methods, finishes, and sizes vary, so be sure to do your research to ensure you select the best option for your desired result. Visit the West Palm Beach wallpaper showroom of Chelsea Lane and Company to peruse an extensive library of wallpaper murals, including those from Naples-based company Daisy Bennett Designs. (chelsealaneco.com)
While people’s affinity for biophilic design (which centers around incorporating natural elements into indoor spaces) started well before COVID-19, the quarantine and post-pandemic fallout spurred an uptick in its popularity. A prime example of this is living walls. Once reserved for hotel lobbies and luxe shopping plazas, living walls are now popping up in home interiors. Lindsay Scherr Burgess and her team at Green Wallscapes in West Palm Beach create unique moss art walls without the maintenance— no watering or special lighting is necessary. She offers a variety of styles (like Amazonia and Botanica) and the choice of a subtle neutral palette or a bolder look with succulents and ferns added into the mix. (greenwallscapes.com)
The idea of 3D wall panels is new to many. Essentially, it involves covering a wall with a decorative material that has three-dimensional surface patterns. These panes create instant dimension and texture in a more minimalistic way. Materials range from wood, metal, and glass to plant fibers and plastic, and aesthetics run the gamut from traditional to contemporary. Depending on your choice of material, many can be primed and painted in just about any hue. In South Florida, Victoria and Emmanuel Soler, the husband and wife behind CSD3DWalls, have been transforming spaces with 3D wall panels since 2016. Their team meets with clients to discuss design and color options as well as lighting and other environmental considerations before the final installation. (csd3dwalls.com)
by Marvin RayA gorgeous marriage of form and function, Wildwood’s bamboo chandelier ($1,907) offers sixlight illumination in a chinoiserie frame. Meg Braff Designs, West Palm Beach (megbraffdesigns. com)
The sophisticated shape and modern detailing of this Two’s Company bamboo mirror ($340) make it a glam way to accent an underperforming console. The Lavish Palm, Hobe Sound (thelavishpalm.com)
Effortlessly chic and fresh, Pomegranate’s block-printed napkins ($56 for set of four) feature a geometric bamboo pattern. Pineapples Palms Too, Jupiter (pineapplespalms.com)
SIDE GIG
BALI BOUND
For this waterfront space, Gil Walsh of Gil Walsh Interiors matched destination with decor. “The design concept for this project was a casual Balinese style,” Walsh says. “We chose organic elements like bamboo to complement the clients’ private art collection and add a tropical detail to the design that matches the energy of Key Largo, where the home is located.” West Palm Beach (gwifl.com)
Easily garnering the award for best supporting actor, this bamboo side table ($3,050) by Modern History will be a welcome addition to your interior design cast. Hive Home, Gift & Garden, West Palm Beach (hivepalmbeach.com)
The bamboo trim on Juliska’s dinnerware (priced by piece) exudes a casual elegance that can be dressed up or down. Bloomingdale’s, Palm Beach Gardens (bloomingdales.com)
BARREL OF FUN
PASSPORT TO STYLE
Charlotte Moss’ travels to Tanzania inspired the hand-painted bamboo trellis pillow ($279) she created in collaboration with Eastern Accents Patrick Day Home Gallery, Jupiter (patrickdayhome.com)
An airy take on the traditional barrel chair, the Brody chair ($840) from Made Goods pairs a bamboo frame with a doublerail back and handwoven rattan. Mecox Gardens, West Palm Beach (mecox.com)
During the mid-twentieth century, Palm Beach embraced a new informal lifestyle that architect John Volk described as “a freedom of living [that] has promoted compact and functional homes, a feeling of being out of doors for the inside of the house.” An emblem of this era was the ranch-style house, which proliferated across the West Coast and Southwest. The style expanded throughout the United States with regional variations, and it found a unique expression on Palm Beach. The three houses examined here differ, but they all share such defining traits as asymmetrical, U-shaped floorplans designed around a patio, steeply pitched roofs, and long, horizontal facades.
1. EMILY OBST: FAIRVIEW ROAD RESIDENCE,
A graduate of the Columbia University School of Architecture, Emily Obst designed several ranch-style houses on Palm Beach’s North End. She believed buildings should be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. This house for Richard Brams is still standing and has the classic features of ranch, including large picture and jalousie windows, an attached garage, and a tile roof.
2. WYETH, KING & JOHNSON: ISLAND DRIVE RESIDENCE, 1951
Marion Sims Wyeth is typically associated with his grand estates; however, he
designed many ranch-style houses on Everglades Island and Hobe Sound. In keeping with the ranch tradition, this house for John and Lois Pettit had a sheltered recessed entry and screened wood louvers for additional privacy. The steeply pitched roofs were evocative of Hawaiian architecture, and the living room was connected to the patio by sliding glass doors—another hallmark of ranch.
A Harding house is instantly recognizable: With a few exceptions, he designed predominantly one-story, Bermuda-style ranch residences. For Edgar Eyre, Harding created a floorplan that separated the bedrooms from the dining room and kitchen on either side of the patio. Another signature of Harding is the scallop cartouche over the doorway.
OVERVIEW
This grand estate home is the signature property in Ibis Golf & Country Club.
ADDRESS
10520 Hawks Landing Terrace, West Palm Beach
YEAR BUILT
2001
ARCHITECT
Gordon Stein
BUILDER
Cribb Construction of South Florida
ASKING PRICE
$6,195,000
DEVELOPMENT
Ibis Golf & Country Club
SETTING
Ibis Golf & Country Club is an award-winning
community with three Nicklaus championship golf courses, four restaurants, and countless other amenities situated on 2,000 lush acres with natural habitat.
SIZE
8,758 square feet under air
BEDROOMS/BATHS
Five bedrooms, five baths, one half bath
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Custom features include hand-carved mahogany front doors; a cast stone full-wall fireplace in the living room with 28-foot ceilings and gold-leaf detailing; a professional chef’s kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances; a primary suite with two huge walk-in closets, two water closets in the primary bathroom, plus a separate oversize whirl-
pool tub and a separate shower; a fully paneled billiard room/study with a gas fireplace; and a custom home theater with an 11-foot screen and state-of-the-art equipment.
EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
This amazing property sits on almost two-thirds of an acre with 247 feet of water frontage and a southern exposure overlooking the 60-foot-long pool, large bodies of water, and golf. The entrance has a palm-lined driveway, porte cochere with stone columns, and pecky cypress ceiling.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Vince Marotta, Illustrated Properties, Palm Beach Gardens (561-847-5700, marottarealty.com)
IBIS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PROVIDES A SHOWSTOPPING, AMENITY-FILLED SETTING FOR THIS IMPRESSIVE, WELL-APPOINTED ESTATE.
Proven leaders in the luxury real estate industry, The Bretzlaff Group is led by married business partners Craig and Heather Bretzlaff. Specializing in luxury sales: their focus is on residential properties, including waterfront estates, exclusive golf, country club communities, new construction/renovation, and equestrian. With over $1 billion in career sales, The Bretzlaff Group capitalizes on its unique qualifications to set them apart in today’s ever-changing market. Their knowledge spans over 50 years of combined experience in real estate.
If you are considering buying or selling, please contact us today for a customized market analysis.
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1500 Beach Road, 601 | $11,500,000 | Beyond breathtaking, a newly constructed 3 BR, 4.5 BA ultra-luxury condominium. A one-of-a-kind oceanfront tower that celebrates private living and is limited to only 21 exclusive residences. An approx. 3,593sf air-conditioned “decorator ready” residence, which boasts extraordinary views of the ocean and Intracoastal waterway. Web# RX-10851623
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A beautifully renovated Henry Harding Regency style home on a coveted high elevation street. The residence provides gracious li ving spaces, Four ensuite bedrooms, fireplace in living room opening to a family room. Also includes two covered areas for outdoor e ntertaining around the pool and a manicured landscape providing privacy.
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Property Details
• Covered Parking Space Available
• The Largest Condominium on the Market in Palm Beach*
• Approx. 9,876sf Interior
• Approx. 13,000sf Total
• 6 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms
• Approx. 3,000sf Private Rooftop with IPE Deck, Splash Pool and Panoramic Views
• Private Commercial-Grade Elevator
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415 Hibiscus Avenue | Palm Beach | $24,000,000 | This residential condo sits atop the iconic Tiffany building on Worth Avenue, with approximately 13,000sf total, this offering represents a singular opportunity to own the largest condominium on Palm Beach Island. The interior is a blank canvas, allowing you to customize every detail and create something truly spectacular and one-of-a-kind. The private rooftop deck offers expansive outdoor living spaces with gorgeous views of Palm Beach as a backdrop. Enjoy living within a short distance of world-class shops, restaurants, and all of the best that Palm Beach has to offer. Web# 22-1642
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A self-proclaimed student of Jane Fonda, Joseph Pilates, and Martha Graham, dancer and choreographer Isaac Boots created his Torch’d workout in 2008, when rehearsals for Broadway’s West Side Story left him with no time for the gym. The program infuses body-weight-resistance training and dance conditioning with a pumping soundtrack and Boots’ spirited personality. While initially a hit with fellow cast members, the Torch’d fan base quickly expanded to his celebrity training clients (including Kelly Ripa and Vanessa Hudgens) and then the world at large. The workout has proven so
popular that Boots was able to raise more than $1.5 million for No Kid Hungry by offering free Torch’d workouts on Instagram Live during the pandemic and encouraging participants to donate to the cause. March marks the last month of Boots’ seasonal residency at The Colony Hotel on Palm Beach, with class registration available online. Don’t miss this chance to experience in person what all the buzz is about. (isaac boots.com) —Liza Grant Smith
Also ending a residency at The Colony this month is renowned skin care expert Dr. Barbara Sturm. Here, Sturm discusses her philosophy and what makes both her products and full menu of facials available at The Colony so effective. (drsturm.com) —L.G.S.
XPBI: What makes your approach to skin care unique?
Sturm: My approach is healing and repairing the skin, staying away from aggressive ingredients, and respecting the skin as it is our largest organ with so many functions. My anti-inflammatory philosophy, coupled with years of research and ingredient science, is behind the efficacy of each of my products.
What do you believe are the essentials of a healthy skin care regimen?
My philosophy is that every skin care routine, regardless of age or gender, should be simple yet
effective. It should combat inflammation, deeply hydrate, nurture the skin, and be packed with highly active antiaging properties without the use of aggressive ingredients.
What is your Exoso-metic Facial?
This facial includes products from my Exosometric collection, a professional-grade product line that consists of a face serum and an eye
serum formulated with powerful skin-regenerating technology that helps enhance firmness and radiance, smooth skin and skin structure, and improve skin tone and pigmentation. The facial also includes microdermabrasion and microneedling (or microchanneling). Exosomes can improve cell replication and cell-to-cell communication, and work on the skin matrix. It is the next big thing in antiaging and gives truly amazing results.
Since its founding in 1956, Hippocrates Wellness in West Palm Beach has become a leader in the field of natural and complementary health care and education. Last year, the center invited Sabrina Ciceri to open Immunity Health on its campus.
Ciceri has a history of nursing and personal fitness that spans decades and a belief that our bodies, when given the proper nutrients, can heal and protect themselves against viruses and illnesses. In June 2020, during the early stages of the pandemic, she opened a center in Central Florida focused on boosting the immune system.
While the therapies she offers may be familiar, Ciceri differentiates her services through the quality of her products. For example, the red-light therapy bed she utilizes boasts 45,000 lights (far more than the average) that produce energy within one’s cells, promote detoxification, and combat oxidative stress. Her cryotherapy machine is dual-chambered and electric, eliminating the need for potentially harmful gases and refrigerants. Her IV therapies are free of preservatives, corn, and synthetic components, made instead from more bioavailable natural ingredients.
“Because we are located on a healing center campus, we are partnered with their philosophy and beliefs,” Ciceri notes. “We don’t do anything as a trend or something to boost revenue. We do it because we have a passion for promoting healing in the body and slowing down the aging of people due to their lifestyles and the toxins and radiation in the environment.” (immunityhealth.com) —L.G.S.
Dr. Ilona Fotek is a Biological Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist. She defines herself as an artist of the smile and a physician of the mouth. She utilizes the safest available methods to restore teeth and reinstate dental and overall health. Her feminine touch, artistic finesse, and special attention to details makes her sought after and highly recognized by the community. Dr. Paul Fotek is a board-certified periodontist and implant specialist who also shares a passion for biologic approach in surgical treatment. Their combined expertise in smile design and its reconstruction as well as complex dentistry is an art of its own. As a team, they understand the issues and concerns their patients experienced and focus on a biologic approach to help patients achieve the smile rejuvenation, employing natural processes that minimize toxic load on the body. Dental Healing Arts takes a holistic approach to dental health, treating issues that occur in the mouth and body by tackling the underlying root cause, be it poor nutrition, jaw under-development and TMJ, Sleep Apnea or environmental toxins.
• Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry
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• BPA-free fillings
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• Laser Treatment (tissue healing and cell repair, TMJ)
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• IV and oral sedation
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Trans-Epidermal Delivery (TED) is a revolutionary, noninvasive, needle-free, pain-free hair growth treatment for hair shedding, hair loss, and hair thinning. TED uses an ultrasound-based system that uses sound waves and air pressure to enhance the penetration of a powerful topical hair growth formula into the scalp. This combination is designed to increase blood flow, optimize scalp health, stop hair shedding, and promote hair regrowth by stimulating hair follicles to produce thicker, stronger, healthier hair.
In the ’80s, hair transplantation wasn’t very sophisticated. It was usually very obvious and “pluggy”. Then in the ’90s and early 2000s, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) provided natural-looking results, but patients were left with a telltale linear scar that also required considerable downtime to heal. Today’s minimally invasive Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) harvests grafts as little as a single hair follicle at a time from the back and sides of the scalp and transplant them artistically into the areas of loss for a completely natural look with no pain and minimal downtime.
When you first start to see a loss of coverage, like a receding hairline or thinning in the crown, hopefully you’re not panicking and searching the internet for some “miracle vitamin” or shampoo. It’s critical to start some kind of hair restoration treatment to protect the hair that you have and help avoid a hair transplant in the future. The top hair restoration treatments to consider are medical therapies, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, low-level laser light therapy such as the Bauman Turbo LaserCap, and regenerative medicine treatments, including PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma or PDOgroTM. If you’re starting to thin, keep in mind that you may have already lost 50 percent of your hair in that area before you start to notice it visually. It’s critical to get a consultation, either virtually or in-office, with an ABHRS boardcertified hair restoration physician.
It’s well established that music can put us in a better mood, but what if sound can help us achieve better health? That’s the idea behind sound therapy. The premise is that all matter vibrates at specific frequencies and sound can be received at a cellular level, allowing it to address emotional imbalances and support physical well-being, explains Kathleen Haden of Good Vibrations Music. The West Palm Beach–based company is making this progressive methodology accessible to the public with the creation of music with health-supportive frequencies. Certain high and low tones can be challenging to listen to on their own, but frequency-infused music blends these frequencies that address specific conditions with melodies and sound, resulting in a pleasant listening experience. While users can pay to download Good Vibrations Music’s compositions individually, the company’s deluxe Bluetooth vibrational speakers ($225 each) come equipped with a 12hour frequency-infused music collection that can address such goals as deep sleep and stress relief.
(goodvibrationsmusicco.com) —L.G.S.
Above: Good Vibrations Music’s deluxe Bluetooth vibrational speaker assists with deep sleep and stress relief.
We are very fortunate to have clients from all over the world coming to see us in Boca Raton. With a team of professional and caring employees, our practice differentiates itself from the rest in that it offers an expert husband-and-wife team working together to achieve results.
The majority of our patients who travel to our practice in Boca Raton do so for our facial work and the very natural results we always aim to achieve. As the face ages it loses muscle elasticity, which affects the appearance of the skin, thus the misconception that lines and wrinkles are only ‘skin deep.’ By addressing the muscle underneath, we achieve a beautifully refreshed and natural result. We offer a true Deep Plane Facelift which allows us to achieve amazing results unlike other Facelift techniques.
We recently introduced the latest technology in hair transplantation that leaves no linear scar on the back of the head, and a rejuvenated hair line for the patient. Our breast implant technology achieves very natural results without a scar on the breast, preferring an underarm incision. Finally, our boutique practice approach in Boca Raton caters to a very sophisticated and well-educated group of patients who seek us out based on their research of cutting-edge procedures and our excellent reviews, which speak for themselves.
Made from just three all-natural ingredients—soy, water, and salt— PAOW! is a plant-based protein that delivers meat-like flavor and texture. Created by Ormond Beach–based Future Foods Enterprises, PAOW! (short for People and Our World) represents the culmination of a dream to feed the planet with plants that was born nearly 25 years ago. Available in flavors such as Korean Barbecue and Madras Curry, PAOW! pieces stay firm through any cooking method and can be used in any recipe that calls for animal protein. The vegan substitute is popping up on South Florida menus—try it in a burrito or bowl at Rocco’s Tacos—and home cooks can also have it delivered anywhere in Florida. (getpaow.com) —L.G.S.
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WE TRIED IT
From injectables like Botox and fillers to microneedling procedures, people seeking facial rejuvenation are no strangers to taking needles to the face. But there’s a gentler (and nearly painless) way to get to the point at West Palm Beach’s Balance Point Acupuncture
Facial acupuncture, according to Penny Wang, a licensed acupuncture physician at Balance Point, is an ancient way to reduce signs of aging. The practice of inserting tiny needles into the skin in precise locations creates what Wang calls “positive microtraumas to the skin,” helping the body to produce new collagen and elastin fi bers.
After Wang assesses my facial topography, she begins inserting 25 needles into my face (and a few more in my arms and legs) to create the flow of qi—energy that is released when acupuncture needles stimulate targeted areas.
If you’re needle-squeamish, relax: The insertion process is essentially painless. I barely felt Wang’s deft work as she turned me into a human pincushion. Once the needles are placed, it’s time to relax for 30 minutes under a Celluma dome of pulsating red lights, which stimulate skin at the microscopic level to help increase cell turnover.
The process was surprisingly pleasant and required no downtime. The result? Noticeable improvement in my skin tone after only one treatment, although Wang recommends two visits a week for optimal results.
(balancepointacu.com)
—Kristen Desmond LeFevre
The tradition of spring cleaning resonates with me on so many levels. The early spring is a great time to detoxify the body and release the built-up stodginess of the winter months. I like to focus on my diet, eating fruits and vegetables in their most natural, raw state, while also drinking lots of water. Over the years I’ve found that, for many, drinking fresh cucumber juice and antioxidant-rich celery juice can help flush the system of potential toxins. Another detoxifying libation is dandelion tea, which boasts a range of vitamins and minerals and is celebrated in traditional herbalism for its ability to support the kidneys and liver.
state, while also drinking lots of
I love bringing this feeling of freshness to the skin, too, by employing treatments and protocols designed to gently polish away dullness. In addition to making skin supple, dry brushing can activate the lymphatic system and facilitate healthy detoxification. I also incorporate mineral salt baths into my routine to cleanse away fatigue and restore energy.
As the days grow longer and brighter, now is the perfect opportunity to awaken new ideas, coordinate new plans, and activate new habits—whether that means getting serious about an exercise regimen, committing to foreign language lessons, or booking a weekend retreat with friends. In the same way, the change of season can spur you to clean up your thoughts and
words, eliminating self-deprecating talk, unsympathetic criticism, or unkind sentiments about others. You’ll be amazed at how much lighter and open you’ll feel. If you catch yourself in negativity, don’t worry: This practice can take a few weeks to build. Yet, I’ve found that initiating these shifts over time can change your perspective completely. After all, these are the moments that fill our days and, ultimately, become the content of our lives.
words, eliminating unsympathetic criticism,
on, and thyme essential oils to refresh the air and wake up your senses in the most subtle and invigorating way.
Then, embark on an energetic cleansing ritual using sound vibration to clean stagnancy out of the home. First, open a few windows to let out any staleness. Next, with a bell, chime, or crystal bowl, wander through your home and re-energize every corner, ringing your environment into perfect harmony.
Refresh and recharge your body, mind, soul, and home by embarking on various spring cleaning rituals and traditions.
Start out with a small gesture of symbolic spring cleaning. Use a diffuser spiked with a blend of eucalyptus, lem-
As all these enlivening efforts build momentum, I think you’ll find they gain the power to shift our emotions too, ushering in a season of amplified intention and brighter ease. «
When the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act became law in August, one proposed change to a tax provision was removed at the eleventh hour, causing considerable controversy. The provision, called carried interest, is not one that most people can even explain, but it has been a touchstone in the ongoing argument that the IRS code unfairly allows the rich to get richer.
Carried interest refers to the favorable capital gains tax treatment for profits paid to investment managers and partners, particularly in alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital funds. Typically, 20 percent of the profits of a fund are shared among managers. Because most of their compensation is in the form of carried interest, they pay the lower capital gains tax rate, which tops out at 20 percent, on the bulk of their income, rather than the top 37 percent federal income tax rate. The latest reform under the Inflation Reduction Act would not have done away with carried interest, but it would have increased the capital gains holding period by two years, among other changes.
Critics decry carried interest as a loophole for the wealthy. Supporters say it’s justifiable incentive for the risks these funds take on. Either way, it has endured multiple Congressional attacks and survived.
Sofia Johan, associate professor of finance at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, says the reason carried interest is considered a loophole is because many of these fund managers are putting little to none of their own money at risk, compared with the potential profit. “If you or I as investors put up our money, we expect to be compensated in some way for taking risk. There is an opportunity cost because the money we invest could be used for something else.” The potential payoff for investors, she adds, provides the incentive to
take the gamble. “But for many of these fund managers, there is no opportunity cost.”
Yet in some ways, carried interest is just the same as the stock options paid to CEOs of major companies, which make up most of their income, says Johan. “So then how do you differentiate between CEOs and venture capital managers? They all have a major financial stake in the success of the company or fund.”
In addition, if there is no profit, there is no carried interest, so managers are incentivized to perform, explains Johan. Contrast that with a mutual fund, where investors pay management fees whether the fund performs well or not. “If you have kids and they do poorly in school, you still have to clothe and feed them, but if you incentivize them by saying you’ll pay them $100 if they get an A, it’s kind of the same idea.”
When the funds do well, it also impacts more than just the wealthy, Johan adds. Pensions, insurance companies, banks, and other institutional investors need to diversify their cash holdings into alternative investments that don’t correlate to stocks and bonds. They often invest in hedge funds or venture capital, and the performance of the funds is reflected in the overall health of the pension or institution.
Democrats have estimated that closing the loophole would result
in $14 billion in additional tax revenue over the next decade. But Johan argues that might come at the cost of innovation for U.S. companies such as Amazon. “Virtually all successful public companies have benefited from venture capital and private equity fund investors,” she says. “Without carried interest as incentive, what would happen to the next Tesla? The only way to know the answer is to test it by removing the carried interest benefit, and I don’t know who would want to make that call.”
YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH
Tour art from a changing world in the Norton Museum of Art’s “At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism,” on view March 18 to July 16. Curated in large part from the American modernist collection at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the exhibition includes works created during a uniquely optimistic, progressive, and innovative time in American history. From 1900 to 1930, early modernists flourished as cities, communication, industry, and transportation boomed, and as the women’s suffrage movement shifted the status quo. What resulted were colorful, exploratory, and abstract interpretations of modern life. Featured artists include Georgia O’Keeffe, Ben Benn, Albert Bloch, Oscar Bluemner, Patrick Henry Bruce, Yun Gee, Marsden Hartley, Agnes Pelton, Henrietta Shore, Florine Stettheimer, and William Zorach. Concurrently on display is “From Man Ray to O’Keeffe: American Modernism at the Norton,” which unpacks the connections between the American modernist art collections at the Norton and the Whitney. (norton.org) —Abigail Duffy
1 Elliott Museum presents: 50 Years of the Environmental Studies Center, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $30. (hsmc-fl.com)
Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples from Destruction book discussion with Lynne Olson, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
Kravis Center Gala, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $650-$1,250. (kravis.org)
Lighthouse Sunset Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, also March 8, 15, 22, and 29, $25. (jupiterlight house.org)
3 Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also March 10, 17, 24, and 31, $5-$10. (norton.org)
4 Bamboo and Bonsai Gala, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $500. (morikami.org)
Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach will unveil “SculptHER: Cha Jong Rye, Miriam Londoño, Nicole Pietran toni, and Julia Ibbini” March 22. Produced in partnership with Indianapolis-based Long-Sharp Gallery, this collective exhibition will feature works sculpted from either wood or paper, lending an organic feel to the intricate, gravitydefying pieces. Admission is free for members and $7-$15 for non-members. (ansg.org) —A.D.
AFTER A COVID HIATUS, THE BOATING AND BEACH BASH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WILL RETURN MARCH 4, OFFERING SPRING BREAK FUN FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AT SPANISH RIVER PARK IN BOCA RATON. BOAT EXCURSIONS, ACCESSIBLE BEACH ACTIVITIES, WHEELCHAIR YOGA, CUDDLES WITH THERAPY DOGS AND MINIATURE PONIES, AND MORE AWAIT AT THE FREE FESTIVAL. (BOATINGBEACH BASH.COM)
DON YOUR GREEN FINERY FOR THE DELRAY BEACH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL, UNFOLDING AROUND TOWN MARCH 11. THE FREE FETE WILL BOAST A STREET PARADE, CLIFFS OF MOHER INCLUSIVE ROCK CLIMBING, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, CELTIC AXE THROWING, BAGPIPERS, IRISH STEPDANCE, AND TRADITIONAL IRISH FOOD AND DRINK. (STPATSDELRAY.COM) —A.D.
Boating and Beach Bash for People with Disabilities, Spanish River Park, Boca Raton, free. (boatingbeachbash.com)
5 “Charles Follen McKim” lecture with Richard Guy Wilson, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $15-$40. (flaglermuseum.us)
“Friends of the Uffizi: Brunelleschi, Linear Perspective, and Early Renaissance Painting” lecture with Kevin Cole, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $15. (bocamuseum.org)
Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, various theaters in Palm Beach County, to March 26, contact for ticket prices. (brjff2023.eventbrite.org)
Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival Paint Out Competition, Harbourside Place, Jupiter, free. (lighthousearts.org)
Swank Table: A Middle Eastern Dinner Party, benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $175. (swankspecialtyproduce.com)
6 Culture and Cocktails with Regan Rohde, The Ben, West Palm Beach, $100-$150. (palmbeachculture.com)
The Second Half: Forty Women Reveal Life After Fifty book discussion with Ellen Warner, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
Twilight Yoga at the Light, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, also March 13, 20, and 27, $10. (jupiterlighthouse.org)
7 My Life in Dog Years: A Memoir discussion with Rita Rudner, B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, $25. (levisjcc.org)
9 Born to Party, Forced to Work book discussion with Bronson van Wyck, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
10 Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival Collectors’ Party, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, $5. (lighthousearts.org)
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The Mizner Park Amphitheater will set the scene for the seventeenth annual Festival of the Arts Boca—a veritable smorgasbord of cultural offerings, including lectures, film screenings, performances, and conversations with creatives—March 3-12. The entertainment kicks off with an evening screening of the Disney classic Fantasia accompanied by a real-time soundtrack performed by Festival Orchestra Boca under the direction of conductor and music director Constantine Kitsopoulos. On March 5, enjoy Live Arts
Global’s “A Night at the Ballet: From Tchaikovsky to the Rolling Stones,” featuring principal dancers from American Ballet Theatre, the New York City Ballet, and more. The festival’s “Artists and Authors” series will also welcome acclaimed authors and social commentators, including a chat with cultural satirist Fran Leibowitz and WLRN’s Christine DiMattei March 8. (festivalboca.org) —A.D.
11 ArtFest by the Sea, 14200 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach, also March 12, free. (artfestival.com)
Artist at Work: Roumen Boudev, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$10. (bocamuseum.org)
Book + Art: The Marriage Portrait and paintings from Italy and Holland in the European Collection, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org)
Boynton Beach Blarney Bash, downtown Boynton Beach, free. (boyntonbeachcra.com)
Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Atlantic Avenue and Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (stpatsdelray.com)
Dino Fest 2023, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, free. (coxsciencecenter.org)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Black-Tie Gala, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $600-$1,000. (events.lls.org)
Mary Murray Scholarship 5K Walk/Run, presented by the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, $35-$120. (yspb.org)
12 “Daniel Burnham” lecture with Kristen Schaffer, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $15-$40. (flaglermuseum.us)
Swank Table: Throwback to the ’70s, benefiting Canine Assisted Therapy, Swank Specialty Produce,
Loxahatchee, $175. (swankspecialtyproduce.com)
15 Potsdam: The Dream World of Frederick the Great book discussion with Emmanuel Ducamp, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
16 African American Film Festival presents Thirteenth screening and discussion, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, free. (kravis.org)
“Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away: Memories of Early Cuban Exiles” lecture with David L. Powell, streaming courtesy of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, free. (pbchistory.org)
Science on Tap: Saving Coral Saves Your Coast, Stormhouse Brewing, West Palm Beach, free. (coxsciencecenter.org)
18 “American Modernism: Expanding the Narrative” panel with Ellen Roberts, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with museum admission. (norton.org)
Caron Florida Gala, private club, Palm Beach, $500. (caron.org)
TurtleFest, Loggerhead Marinelife Center and Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, free. (marinelife.org)
19 “Carrère and Hastings” lecture with Laurie Ossman, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $15-$40. (flaglermuseum.us)
Swank Table: Bourbon, Barbecue, and Blues, benefiting The Rotary Club of West Palm Beach, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $175. (swank specialtyproduce.com)
20 “Discover the Castle of Beloeil, the Belgian Versailles” lecture with Henri de Ligne, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
22 An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $500. (ansg.org)
George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage that Saved the Monarchy book discussion with Sally Bedell Smith, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
Historian at the Pavilion: Women in Jupiter History, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, free with museum admission. (jupiterlighthouse.org)
Women’s History Initiative: A Portrait of Leadership panel, Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, free. (pbchistory.org)
23 Palm Beach International Boat Show, Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, to March 26, $16-$370. (pbboatshow.com)
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to March 26, contact for ticket prices. (artpbfair.com)
24 Cretaceous Cocktails, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $20-$25. (coxsciencecenter.org)
Night Walks at the Sanctuary, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, $10. (buschwildlife.org)
25 Downtown Stuart Craft Festival, 26 S.W. Osceola Street, Stuart, also March 26, free. (artfestival.com)
Family Fun: Goldfish Paper Craft, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid museum admission. (morikami.org)
Palm Beach Pride, Bryant Park, Lake Worth Beach, also March 26, $10-$12. (compassglcc.com)
Roots and Ruts Off-Road 5K Run/Walk, benefiting Els for Autism, The Els Center of Excellence, Jupiter, $35. (elsforautism.org)
Wellington Bacon and Bourbon Festival, Village of Wellington Town Center Promenade, also March 26, free. (baconbourbonfest.com)
27 Magnificent Rebels: The First Romantics and the Invention of the Self book discussion with Andrea Wulf, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
Savor the Avenue, Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, contact for ticket prices. (downtowndelraybeach.com)
30 Art and Technology with Tina Kukielski, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also March 31, $45-$55. (norton.org)
31 PupsForePatriots Golf Invitational, presented by American Humane, Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, $300. (americanhumane.org)
1 Abbacadabra: The Ultimate Abba Tribute, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $47. (lyrictheatre.com)
Ari Axelrod: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, $30$40. (levisjcc.org)
Harvey Grant Sings Johnny Mercer, Delray Beach Playhouse, $49. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)
Sarah McLachlan, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $89-$149. (kravis.org)
2 Clematis by Night: Dee Dee Wilde, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org)
The Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint: From Amateur to Professional and Beyond book signing and performance with Jill and Rich Switzer, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $15. (artsgarage.org)
Damn Yankees, The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, Boca Raton, to April 2, $79-$99. (thewick.org)
Janice Carissa, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35. (kravis.org)
What a Fool Believes: Doobie Brothers Tribute, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$65. (jupitertheatre.org)
3 Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$85. (kravis.org)
Eduard Angeli’s first exhibition in the United States features 18 large works depicting motifs from Venice, Istanbul, and St. Petersburg. Angeli is a landscape painter in his favored medium of charcoal. His motifs derive from but do not copy nature, instead conveying ideas or realities beyond appearances. His somber scenes, deprived of human beings, express a delicious, sentimental melancholy.
Eduard Angeli: Cities on Water is curated by Philip Rylands, President and CEO of The Society of the Four Arts, and organized by the Four Arts.
Explore the evolution of portraiture in 81 works on paper by some of the most famous artists in Europe and America, ranging in date from the 18th century to present day. Contemplating Character reveals the challenge of accurately portraying an individual’s physical appearance and capturing the sitter’s personality and soul.
Contemplating Character is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA in association with Denenberg Fine Arts, West Hollywood, CA.
Hours: 10-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays through Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays
Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748-1825), A Turbaned Man in Distress, 1815, black chalk on ivory laid paper. Photo courtesy Landau Traveling Exhibitions
Tickets: $10 for both exhibitions, available in advance or at door. Visit fourarts.org to reserve tickets
Eduard Angeli, Expectation, 2021, pastel on canvas, 59 x 59 in. Private collection Vienna, AustriaThe Celtic Tenors, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$65. (jupitertheatre.org)
Dial “M” for Murder, Lake Worth Playhouse, to March 12, $38-$114. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)
Festival of the Arts Boca, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, to March 12, contact for ticket prices. (festivalboca.org)
Frank Del Pizzo presents “The Art of Laughter,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $30. (artsgarage.org)
Jessica Vosk, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $29-$65. (kravis.org)
Mike Delguidice and Big Shot, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $39-$55. (sunrisetheatre.com)
Vir Das, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to March 5, $25-$35. (palmbeachimprov.com)
4 Anthony Nunziata presents “Love Songs from Broadway and Beyond,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50. (artsgarage.org)
Drumline Live, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$85. (kravis.org)
Lucie Arnaz presents “I Got the Job: Songs from My Musical Past,” Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $50$500. (jupitertheatre.org)
Mustard Plug with Stop the Presses, Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, $15-$20. (sub-culture.org)
5 A Tribute to James Brown, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)
Wu Han and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center present “Schubert Revealed,” Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, also March 8 and 12, $40. (fourarts.org)
7 Neave Trio, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $75. (flaglermuseum.us)
Pretty Woman: The Musical, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 12, $40-$111. (kravis.org)
8 Itzhak Perlman and Rohan De Silva, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $175-$225. (lyrictheatre.com)
9 The Bronx Wanderers, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, to March 11, $35-$45. (thestudioatmizner park.com)
Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach presents “Sacred Baroque,” Church of Bethesda by the Sea, Palm Beach, $75. (cmspb.org)
Clematis by Night: Wonderama, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org)
Swingtime featuring the Jive Aces, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $47. (lyrictheatre.com)
Troubadour Sessions: Damon Fowler, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $20. (hsmc-fl.com)
10 Néstor Torres, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also March 11, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)
New Play Festival, Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to March 12, $20. (fauevents.com)
February 25 – May 19, 2023
Featuring one of the world’s foremost contemporary sculptors and curated by art historian Jon Wood, the exhibition includes bronze, steel and glass sculptures, and works on paper.
The Gallery at Windsor 3125 Windsor Boulevard, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 windsorflorida.com/gallery
By appointment | 772 388 4071 | gallery@windsorflorida.com
Red Square, Bronze, 2016, 311/2 x 361/4 x 311/2 in. © Tony Cragg, Photographer Michael Richter
Spyro Gyra, Lyric Theatre,Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)
11 Carie Karavas presents “Men, Flaws, and Menopause,” Delray Beach Playhouse, $45. (delray beachplayhouse.com)
John Lodge, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $52. (lyrictheatre.com)
National Theatre Live presents Straight Line Crazy, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)
12 Jazz and Gospel in the Gardens: Bianca Rossario, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $12-$30. (ansg.org)
Veronica Lewis, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40$45. (artsgarage.org)
13 New World Symphony, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$95. (kravis.org)
Spanish River Concerts presents “Voices of Change,” Spanish River Church, Boca Raton, also March 14, tickets start at $43. (spanishriverconcerts.com)
14 Gordon Lightfoot, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $59.75-$79.75. (sunrisetheatre.com)
Oliver!, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to April 2, $68-$120. (jupitertheatre.org)
Palm Beach Symphony presents “Schwantner, Gershwin, and the Firebird,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45-$95. (kravis.org)
15 Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Masterworks III, First Presbyterian Church,North Palm Beach; also March 16, Community Church of Vero Beach; also March 17, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $30-$65. (atlanticclassicalorchestra.com)
Balourdet String Quartet, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $35. (palmbeachstate.edu/theatre)
Bernadette Peters, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $29-$139. (kravis.org)
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents “Voices of the Americas,” Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)
Science Meets Music with Hidehiko Inagaki, Ryohei Yasuda, and Jordan Anderson, The Benjamin Upper School, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (mpfi.org)
16 Chelcie Lynn, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to March 19, $35-$90. (palmbeachimprov.com)
Evening of Jazz: Phil Hinton Trio, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $20-$30. (bocamuseum.org)
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents “Songs We Love,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $39. (kravis.org)
Majesty of Rock: The Music of Journey and Styx, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $37. (palmbeachstate.edu/theatre)
A Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil Diamond, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. (lyrictheatre.com)
17 Jerry Seinfeld, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also March 18, contact for ticket prices. (kravis.org)
The Jimmy Vivino Band, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)
Malevo, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, also March 18, $45. (palmbeach state.edu/theatre)
The Odd Couple (Female Version), Boca Stage, Boca Raton, to April 2, $40-$50. (primalforces.com)
Plaza Suite, Delray Beach Playhouse, to April 2, $42. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)
18 Latin Groove Project, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)
Legends on the Lawn: The Smokeboss Militia, Canyon Amphitheater, Boynton Beach, free. (discover.pbcgov.org)
Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Lohengrin, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)
Michael Carbonaro, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $39.50-$174.50. (sunrise theatre.com)
Philharmonia No. 4, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, also March 19, $35-$50. (lynn.edu)
Send in the Queens, Lake Worth Playhouse, $38. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)
19 Beautiful Loser: The Bob Seger Tribute, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)
Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$95. (kravis.org)
20 Jewish Voices II with Arnaud Sussman and Michael Brown, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $10-$15. (cmspb.org)
21 Oleanna, Waxlax Stage, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, to April 9, $32.50$65. (riversidetheatre.com)
22 The Royal National Ballet of the Democratic Republic of Georgia presents “Fire of Georgia,” Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)
23 Mark de Clive-Lowe presents “Motherland,” Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $29-$49. (kravis.org)
Steve Treviño, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to March 25, $35-$45. (palmbeachimprov.com)
24 LP and The Vinyl present “Blues to Beatles to Bowie,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)
Palm Beach Opera presents Falstaff, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 26, $25-$177. (kravis.org)
25 National Theatre Live presents Much Ado About Nothing, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)
The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches presents “Copeland Davis Symphonic Jazz,” Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $21. (symphonic band.org)
26 Jessica Kirson, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, $25-$35. (palm beachimprov.com)
John Németh, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $30. (lyrictheatre.com)
Nick Schnebelen, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $30-$35. (artsgarage.org)
The Symphonia presents “Wind,” Roberts Theater, St. Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, $55-$90. (thesymphonia.org)
27 Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $40. (palmbeachstate.edu/theatre)
28 Chris Distefano, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, also March 29, $40-$55. (palmbeachimprov.com)
29 Wicked, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to April 9, $63$223. (kravis.org)
30 Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach presents “The Schumanns: Clara and Robert,” Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $75. (cmspb.org)
Clematis by Night: David “Gator” Bressmer, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org)
31 August: Osage County, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to April 16, contact for ticket prices. (palmbeachdramaworks.org)
Ballet Palm Beach presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to April 2, $45. (kravis.org)
Nimesh Patel, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to April 2, $30-$40. (palmbeachimprov.com)
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: Aretha Franklin Tribute, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $59$69. (sunrisetheatre.com)
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “SculptHER: Cha Jong Rye, Miriam Londoño, Nicole Pietrantoni, and Julia Ibbini,” March 22 to June 30; “Abundance of Riches by Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz, 1972-2022” and “Harry Benson Picturing History,” both to June 30. (ansg.org)
ArtWorks, The Square, West Palm Beach. The Arc of Palm Beach County’s “Their Own Truths: The Art of Sky Cubacub, Riva Lehrer, Jeffrey Mansfield, and David Richards,” to May 31. (arcpbc.org/events)
Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Oswaldo Vigas” and “Whitfield Lovell: Passages,” both to May 21. (bocamuseum.org)
Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. “Carasmatic: Through the Lens of the Dancer,” contact for exhibition dates. (kravis.org)
Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Dinosaur Explorer,” to April 30. (coxsciencecenter.org)
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Etheard Joseph,” March 17 to April 29; “The Power of Portraits” and “Visualizing Climate Disruption,” both to April 8. (palmbeachculture.com)
Delray Art and Frame Gallery, Delray Beach. Lois Brezinski and Joe Davis present “Tropical Impressions,” to May 31. (loisbrezinski.com)
Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach. “Contemporary Character Portrait Drawings and Oil Sketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucien Freud” and “Eduard Angeli Cities on Water,” both to April 2. (fourarts.org)
Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Ronnie Landfield,” March 15 to May 10; “Charles Neal: Pursuit of Color,” to April 30. (findlaygalleries.com)
Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “The American West During the Gilded Age,” to April 23. (flaglermuseum.us)
The Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach. “Tony Cragg: Sculptures and Works on Paper,” to May 19. (windsorflorida.com)
Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach. “From Houses to Hospitals: Improving Health Care in the 1920s,” through July. (pbchistory.org)
Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton. “Perspectives: A Photography Exhibition by Photographers Dahlia Drezser, Ellen Safran, and Charlotte Temple,” to March 16; “Sandler Shuk: An Israeli Marketplace,” March 19-24. (levisjcc.org)
Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Best of the Clubs” and “Forty-Fifth Annual Members’ Show and Sale,” both March 20 to April 5. (lighthousearts.org)
McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. “Jason Gamrath’s Garden of Glass Exhibition,” to April 30. (mckeegarden.org)
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper,” to April 2. (morikami.org)
Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Lily Morris: Witchcraft,” to March 10. (mtnspace.com)
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth Century American Modernism” and “From Man Ray to O’Keeffe: American Modernism at the Norton,” both March 18 to July 16; “Form Forward: Brett Weston and Photographers of Things Unseen” and “Henry Ossawa Tanner: Intimate Pictures,” both to March 19; “Dress Codes: Photographing Cultures and Identities through Fashion,” to May 14; “Symbolic Messages in Chinese Animal Paintings,” to June 4; “New York Vanguard: Promised Gifts from Stephen and Madeline Anbinder,” to June 11; Beaching the Boat (Afternoon Light) by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, to June 25; “Special Guest / A Quiet Abiding: Jacobus Vrel’s Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in The Leiden Collection,” to Dec. 15, 2024. (norton.org)
Pace Gallery, Palm Beach. “Roberto Matta,” March 16 to April 30. (pace gallery.com)
Palm Beach Art, Antique & Design Showroom, Lake Worth Beach. “Through Her Eyes: Fourth Annual Women Exhibition,” March 2. (palmbeach designshowroom.com)
Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Rebekah Goldstein: Paintings and Sculpture,” to April 22. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)
Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach. “Renee Rey: Beyond This Point,” March 6 to April 13. (pba.edu)
Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Rolling Sculpture: Streamlined Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles,” to April 30. (vbmuseum.org)
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Strapless ruched silk midi-dress ($3,590), Carolina Herrera, Saks Fifth Avenue, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, Town Center at Boca Raton, saksfifthavenue.com; cuff ($1,690), Alexander McQueen, alexandermcqueen.com.
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You were born in Colombia and raised between Miami and London. How has your worldly upbringing influenced your designs?
Aquazzura is a combination of all the cultures, cities, and experiences that have made my life. Everything I see and everywhere I travel affect my design and nurture my soul. Diana Vreeland used to say, “The eye has to travel,” and I couldn’t agree more. Aquazzura is an Italian brand with a Latin soul that keeps evolving.
What does the name Aquazzura mean to you?
The name Aquazzura comes from the words “acqua” and “azzurra,” which means blue water in Italian. I’ve always been in love with the sea and the sun and wanted the name of my brand to both evoke my love for Italy and to remind me of Capri and all the sunny places by the water that I used to escape to during the winter. It is a name that expresses freedom and new dolce vita style.
You’re introducing new shoe styles for Spring/Summer 2023. What was the inspiration for the collection?
The founder and creative director of Aquazzura reveals the origins of his global perspective
BY KATHERINE LANDEdoing unexpected combinations like raffia with crystals, to give natural materials a luxe touch. Also, I wanted to introduce new heel shapes, creating … the Twist heel in gold-plated metal that is designed to elegantly steal the show. The heel was inspired by ’70s furniture, whose lines I find sensual and elegant.
Tell us about the new handbag collection debuting this spring. After 10 years of creating shoes, it felt like the right time to branch out into handbags. I wanted the design of the bags to be recognizable and powerful enough that no logo is needed. The day bags are versatile, meant to be worn from day to night, and defined by a timeless elegance. Materials are carefully selected for their premium quality, flexibility, and elegance—from buttery napa to raffia, from laminated leathers to luxurious exotic croco prints and satin. The color palette enhances the personality of the collection, with bright, glossy hues of emerald green, Ibiza blue, and sunflower yellow jewel alongside timeless black, camel, and white, and dégradé sunset shades with a gilded metallic sheen.
You’ve partnered with luxury brands across all spectrums of design. If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be and what would you create?
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Patrick Demarchelier of island life.
For the Resort and the Spring/ Summer 2023 collections I was inspired by Caribbean living. I looked at wonderful pictures [by] Slim Aarons, Richard Avedon, and Patrick Demarchelier of island life.
From the Bahamas to St. Barths, I love the colors of the tropics and the relaxed lifestyle. I love
I love collaborations as they are a way to learn and create new, unexpected things and brainstorm with other creative people. There are so many that I would love to do that it’s hard to choose one. In fashion, I think it would be great to collaborate with Chanel to create sexy shoes, but in the Chanel spirit. In art, I would have loved to work with Claude Lalanne. I love his sculptures and find them elegant, modern, and timeless.
ate sexy shoes, but in the Chanel would have loved elegant, modern, and timeless.