Palm Beach Illustrated May 2024

Mutha founder Hope Smith with children Hendrix, Zuri, Legend, and Zya

TREATING EVERY GAME L IKE HIS FIRST. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO WEARS THE NAVITIMER.

Jupiter,

The first watch brand to embrace the world of sailing, the Corum Admiral collection celebrates its nautical origins. With its unique 12-sided case and nautical pennants as hour markers, it is instantly recognized the world over.

ADMIRAL 42

By Paige Bowers

By Jules Aron

By Katherine Lande

By Mary Murray

Bee-Witched cocktail with gin, pear and Meyer lemon juice, and butterfly pea and lavender honey syrup

Soirees from the social season

Celebrating the centennial of Via Mizner

32 AROUND TOWN

The scoop on extraordinary art experiences and the latest MB&F timepiece

34 Q&A

Catching up with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries’ new executive chef

36 GUIDE

Discover global flavors inside Mizner Park

38 IMPACT

How Lake Worth Community High School is empowering the chefs of tomorrow

40 PROFILE

Julie Macklowe disrupts the traditionally male-dominated world of whiskey

42 WORTH IT

An introduction to Florida’s regional art

45 IT LIST

Chic finds for Mother’s Day

46 THE LOOK

Minimalist essentials provide the ultimate seasonal reset

48 THE EDIT

Our editors’ favorite presents for babyshower gifting

50 BIJOUX

Dainty diamonds and more featuring bow and ribbon motifs

52 BEAUTY

Summer hair care must-haves

JOURNEYS

55 WANDERLUST

Inside four of the best big-city hotels

58 TRAVEL JOURNAL

Zoe Haldane shares a slice of Dubai

60 QUICK TRIPS

Hip F&B spots to check out in Charleston

62 FLORIDIANA

Tampa’s hottest hotel and restaurants

64 HIGH ROAD

BMW’s latest “Ultimate Driving Machine” 66 HIGH SEAS

Relive the Jazz Age aboard Nadan

Meet the winner of the first SIP Awards

100 LOCAL BITES

In the kitchen with chef Ryan O’Sullivan, Mia Rosebud opens in Boca, and more 106 SIP WITH PBI

A moody sipper to encourage creativity

A not-too-serious study 110 ELEMENTS

Color-blocked decor done right 112 HERITAGE

Boutique Palm Beach hotels of yesteryear BALANCE

Beauty hacks for travel, finding your best self at Pritikin, and more

Nondairy milk alternatives to try now

Rebound remotely with this new company 126 HEALTH & FITNESS

The mind-body benefits of fresh produce

137 TOP BILLING

SunFest makes 40 look fabulous

What to see and do this month

MODEL: HOPE SMITH WITH CHILDREN HENDRIX, ZURI, LEGEND, AND ZYA LOCATION: THE SMITH RESIDENCE, PALM BEACH CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: LAPOINTE SUIT, CELINE SUNGLASSES, VALENTINO HEELS HAIR AND MAKEUP: COLLEEN STONE

Hot parties, beautiful people

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Editor in Chief

Daphne Nikolopoulos

Creative Director

Olga M. Gustine

Executive Editor

Mary Murray

Managing Editor Allison Wolfe Reckson

Fashion Editor Katherine Lande

Automotive Editor Howard Walker

Travel Editor Paul Rubio

Lifestyle Editor Liza Grant Smith

Libations Editor Jules Aron

Web Editor Abigail Duffy

DESIGN

Senior Art Director

Ashley Meyer

Art Directors

Airielle Farley, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto

Digital Imaging Specialist

Leonor Alvarez-Maza

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Jane E. Enos, Stephanie Gates, Kristen Desmond LeFevre, Kelley Marcellus, Gaylene Salomons

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Paige Bowers, Sebastian Clarke, Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo, Michael Drapkin, Tammy Fender, Marie Penny, Skye Sherman, Katherine van Dell, Karina Wensjoe

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Olivia Graham, Gyorgy Papp, Eric Vitale Photography

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tracey Benson, Janis Bucher, Capehart, Davidoff Studios, Jacek Gancarz, Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach, LILA Photo, Annie Watt

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

About a year ago, Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival organizer David Sabin and I sat in my office brainstorming about our partnership when he mentioned that a few of our local chefs were headed to New York to represent Palm Beach County at Platform by the James Beard Foundation. That was interesting in and of itself, but even more intriguing was the fact that it was organized and hosted by Discover The Palm Beaches, which has placed a big focus lately on promoting the area’s culinary scene.

There is good reason for this. As more people have descended upon Palm Beach County from major metropolitan areas, the sophistication factor of the dining scene has been ratcheted up. We’ve seen some of New York City’s most venerable restaurants (La Goulue, Le Bilboquet, and Harry’s) establish outposts here, top chefs like Thomas Keller declare plans to open a restaurant, and local culinarians up their game with new concepts of their own (i.e. Ela Curry & Cocktails, chef Pushkar Marathe’s love letter to the Indian food he grew up on). There’s definitely a restaurant revolution afoot, and we’re reaping the delicious results.

X EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

IN HONOR OF OUR ANNUAL FOOD ISSUE, I THOUGHT I’D SHARE A LIGHTNING ROUND OF SOME OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES AROUND TOWN.

Always default to: Swifty’s at The Colony

Never get tired of: Palm Beach Grill

Go-to salad: branzino salad at Harry’s

Worth the drive: Christopher’s Kitchen

Worth the splurge: Konro

Taco Tuesday must: Chancho tacos from Cholo Soy Cocina

Grab-and-go meal: shish tawook wrap from Mediterranean Market & Deli

Coffee order: vanilla bean latte from Hive Bakery & Café

Dessert worth the calories: Saint Honoré cake from Sant Ambroeus

To celebrate this, I thought it would be a good idea to report from Pier 57, where our chefs were cooking for Platform by JBF, so our food editor, Mary Murray, flew to New York City to chronicle the whole affair. The result is “Palm Beach Takeover” (page 78), which follows chefs Lindsay Autry, Clay Conley, Jeremy Ford, Tim Lipman, and Marathe as they showcase their talents for the greater world.

In addition to this fun piece, our food-themed issue features a wide array of culinary content. On the menu this month: a gorgeous roundup of creative honeybased cocktails (with recipes!) on page 86, an ode to summer produce in the Sunshine State (Good Nature, page 134), and a highly subjective foodie’s guide to Charleston (Quick Trips, page 60), with many bites in-between.

And though it has nothing to do with food, don’t miss our cover story on powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Hope Smith. The founder of Mutha, a skin care line every expectant mother appreciates, speaks candidly about her background, serendipitous encounters, passions, and the family life she cherishes. Meet Hope in “Mutha Knows Best” on page 68.

Cheers to all that!

Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@palmbeachillustrated.com

FROM THE PUBLISHER

HOSPITALITY

At a recent media conference, I was invited to be one of three panelists for a discussion about the state of the publishing industry. The moderator asked the group to recommend a favorite business management book that had influenced our careers. One panelist suggested Blink by Malcolm Gladwell (a favorite of mine as well). The next referenced The One Minute Manager. My mind immediately went to Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential. For all the hoopla the autobiography garnered when it debuted with tales about “Bigfoot” and sketchy Sunday night fish specials, the lessons I found in Bourdain’s writing were simple: show up on time, be prepared, count on those you hire, and be appreciative when things go right.

I spent some time working front of house in restaurants during college and in the years right after. Perhaps you did too. The immediate financial reward for a job well done more than made up for early Sunday brunch openings and the tables of 10. “Terry, the couple from New York is back and they asked to be seated in your section.” When I took my first office gig out of school, the pay adjustment was sobering.

Nowadays, when we are looking to hire new employees at the magazine, I am always encouraged to see restaurant experience on a résumé. Thinking on your feet, asking questions, remembering customer preferences, and being responsive are skills that come from a server’s time “on the floor.” This issue of PBI is all about the chefs, dishes, and establishments that make dining out delicious and unmistakably Palm Beach. But kitchen expertise is only half the measure of success; the rest comes down to what occurs tableside.

On a recent visit to Julien Gremaud’s Pink Steak (a new favorite), I was delighted to see Michael Ignatowicz on the floor as general manager. You’ll recognize “Iggy” from his many years at City Cellar before he went on to open Warren in Delray Beach. Always the consummate host, Iggy makes each patron feel like their table is the only one in the place. PBI celebrates these front-of-house teams that welcome us in, pour our drinks, and cheerfully respond when I close the menu and ask, “So, what should I be having tonight?”

Until the next issue,

Terry Duffy tduffy@palmbeachmedia.com

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NORTON GALA WEEKEND

WHO: Norton Museum of Art

WHAT: Annual Gala Weekend

WHERE: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Supporters flocked to the museum’s annual Gala Weekend for three days of events, including the pre-gala ArtBeat party, the gala, and the auction. Nearly $4 million was raised for the Norton’s exhibitions and programs.

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GEORGE HAMILTON, MATHIAS RASTORFER

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HILARY GEARY ROSS AND WILBUR ROSS

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FIROOZ ZAHEDI AND BETH RUDIN DEWOODY, GHISLAIN D’HUMIÈRES

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ALINA DE ALMEIDA, JOHN PAULSON

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KRAVIS CENTER GALA

WHO: Kravis Center WHAT: Annual Gala WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: A record-breaking 500-plus guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a performance in Dreyfoos Hall by David Foster, Katharine McPhee, and Josh Groban.

TOM AND SHERRY BARRAT

KATHRYN AND LEO VECELLIO

SHARYN AND STUART FRANKEL

MONIKA AND JOHN PRESTON

JEFFREY BLAND AND JANE MITCHELL

RENAY WASSERSTEIN, WILLIAM A. MEYER

JEFF AND AGGIE STOOPS

DAVID AND SONDRA MACK

KRISTEN AND DAVID LAMBERT

PALM BEACH HEART BALL

WHO: American Heart Association WHAT: SixtyNinth Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 450 attendees enjoyed auctions, dinner, and dancing in celebration of the American Heart Association’s Centennial. It was the most successful Palm Beach Heart Ball since 2008.

CHRISTOPHER AND TARA VECELLIO

PHIL GEORGE AND ILONA PONOMARIOVA

JULIE AND HOWARD RUDOLPH

MARGARITA ALLINSON, MONIKA PRESTON, KATHRYN VECELLIO, ANNIE FALK, JULIE RUDOLPH

PATRICK AND MILLY PARK

GEORGE T. ELMORE, MARTI LATOUR

MARK NEMETZ, LAURIE ROTHMAN

ANNIE FALK, RAYSA FANJUL

KATHRYN AND LEO VECELLIO

VIRGINIA OATLEY, ANGELA VECELLIO

SHOP THE DAY AWAY LUNCHEON

WHO: Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope

WHAT: 2024 Shop the Day Away Luncheon

WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The annual luncheon featured an address by keynote speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. The Duchess is an author, businesswoman, cancer survivor, and philanthropist who has raised millions of dollars for charities around the world.

GABRIEL LICKO, GLORIA HERMAN

BARBARA MARULLI, SAMANTHA MARULLI

DONNA MULHOLLAND, RICHARD HURTADO

LOIS POPE, GAIL WORTH

ADAM GOLD, LORI BERG

JULIE KAMPF, JAN FELDMAN

SOULA RIFKIN, ARI RIFKIN

JOSEPH MCNAMARA, ARLETTE GORDON, MAX MCNAMARA

SARAH FERGUSON, DUCHESS OF YORK

MICHELLE WORTH, RAMONA SINGER

DINNER DANCE

WHO: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

WHAT: Dinner Dance WHERE: Bradley Park, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Marking its forty-second year, the event highlighted the rich architectural heritage and natural beauty of the Town of Palm Beach, raising a record-breaking $3.5 million for the foundation’s education programs and advocacy efforts.

ELECTRA TOUB, RAYMOND JUNGLES, BETSY SHIVERICK, AMANDA SKIER

STEPHEN ROESSLER, CELERIE KEMBLE, BRONSON VAN WYCK

BILLY GILBANE, AERIN LAUDER

EMILIA AND JOSE PEPE FANJUL

JEFF AND NICOLA MARCUS, AMY AND JOHN PHELAN

TIM JOHNSON, KIM FRISBIE, FERNANDO WONG

JAMES BORYNACK, HILARY GEARY ROSS, ADOLFO ZARALEGUI

JACK AND NICKI COONEY, TED COONEY

GEORGE HAMILTON, KATHERINE BRYAN MEZZACAPPA, ESTRELLITA AND DANIEL BRODSKY

MISH TWORKOWSKI, PAULINE PITT

THE EDITOR’S TABLE

WHO: Daphne Nikolopoulos and Palm Beach Illustrated

WHAT: The Editor’s Table WHERE: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Stars of Palm Beach Illustrated’s 2024 season gathered for a beachside, Argentine-inspired asado by chef Mauro Colagreco, who also lent his design talents to the “Punta del Este” boho-chic surrounds.

STEPHANIE GATES, HEATHER ADAMS VAN DER MIJE, KATHERINE LANDE, MIRA FAIN

PAMPA REYNAL AND AGUSTINA CAFFARONE REYNAL, MAZEN SALEH

HAZEL JACKSON, DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS, PAMELA FLANAGAN DEVALEIX, HOPE ARELLANO

CHRIS DEL GATTO AND VERONICA WEBB

JANET AND WAYNE GRETZKY

ARET TIKIRYAN AND MICHAEL ARAM

DELFINA BLAQUIER AND NACHO FIGUERAS

SEBASTIAN CLARKE AND KATHERINE VAN DELL

MISH TWORKOWSKI, AMY PHELAN, JOSEPH SINGER

DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS, TERRY DUFFY

PAMELA FLANAGAN DEVALEIX AND LOUIS DEVALEIX

AMFAR PALM BEACH

WHO: amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research WHAT: Third Annual Palm Beach Gala WHERE: James and Lisa Cohen’s residence, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The star-studded evening honored Dionne Warwick and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger and featured performances by Sting and Amber Riley. The gala raised $4.1 million for AIDS research.

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KEVIN ROBERT FROST, KEVIN MCCLATCHY

CHRISTIAN AND ANNBRITT ANGLE

STEPHEN AND CHRISTINE SCHWARZMAN

JULIANNA MARGULIES

JOHN AND AMY PHELAN

TOM FORD, DEE OCLEPPO HILFIGER

TOMMY HILFIGER, CARLA AND TERRY TAYLOR

JAMES AND LISA COHEN STING

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AMBER RILEY

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NEW&NOW

THE INSIDE TRACK TO EVERYTHING PALM BEACH

100 YEARS OF VIA MIZNER

For a full century, Via Mizner has charmed patrons with its old-world elegance and bohemian spirit. The European-style pedestrian “via” (rooted in the Latin word for “way” or “path”) at 337–339 Worth Avenue showcases intricate Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Its creator, Addison Mizner, was a humanist, world traveler, bon vivant, and animal lover, whose eccentricity is evident in the via’s quirky mismatched windows, wooden balconies, and decorative ironwork. Mizner built and resided at Villa Mizner, a five-story tower located at 1 Via Mizner. Nowa-

days, most visitors flock to the via to shop its curated collection of boutiques and businesses and dine at such iconic restaurants as Renato’s.

Capri native Renato Desiderio opened his namesake restaurant in 1987. It now stands as the longest continuously operating resident of Via Mizner, and any Palm Beacher can vouch that dining by candlelight in the bougainvillea-laden courtyard inspires awe of the architect who first set the scene.

Since Renato’s passing in 1998, his wife, Arlene, and her son, José Luis Duran, have dedicated themselves to preserving his legacy—and Mizner’s. “Prior to Renato’s, shoppers would stroll the via, but the ability to sit and take it all in while enjoying a dining experience appropriate to the surroundings did not exist,” Duran notes. The family also owns Pizza Al Fresco, Piccolo Gelato, and Piccolo Mondo in Via Mizner.

Turn the page for more 100th anniversary fanfare and historical tidbits. —Skye Sherman

Via Mizner features several Addison Mizner design signatures including decorative ironwork, stylized windows, and wooden balconies.

Of Historical INTRIGUE

CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL OF VIA MIZNER BY GETTING TO KNOW ITS HISTORY AND LORE BY SKYE

SHERMAN

In March, Via Mizner’s 100th birthday was marked in high style with a party hosted by Robert Versteeg and Richard René Silvin, the educational and event specialists behind Silvin Books & Productions, as well as the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Jeremy Johnson and restaurateur Arlene Desiderio. Attendees enjoyed brief lectures by Silvin, 1920s throwback cocktails, dishes by Renato’s, a string quartet and dancer, and an “appearance” by Addison Mizner himself. Here, Silvin, author of Villa Mizner: The House that Changed Palm Beach, shares some Via Mizner anecdotes. (rrsilvin.com)

Via Mizner not only stretches 85 yards between Worth Avenue and Peruvian Avenue, but it also connects to Via Parigi, named for Mizner’s friend and mentor Paris Singer (of sewing machine fame). Equally magical, Via Parigi is less frequented since it houses no restaurants.

Via Mizner is one of the most classic examples of the architect’s work and embodies Palm Beach’s signature look. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Mizner’s style was inspired by his trips through Europe, especially Rome, where small, pedestrian, often winding vias contain shops and restaurants on the ground floor with discreet residences— frequently grand apartments—above.

FROM OCTOBER 2024 TO MARCH 2025, VIA MIZNER WILL BE THE SITE OF A SPECIAL SPEAKER SERIES, INCLUDING AUTHORS, HISTORIANS, AND COMMENTATORS CONNECTED TO ADDISON MIZNER AND THE HISTORY OF THE AREA. (INSTAGRAM.COM/ VIAMIZNERPALMBEACH) 100TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM X

Many original features remain across Via Mizner, including decorative tile risers on steps leading to apartments (often seen in Spain), wrought-iron lanterns, beamed pecky-cypress ceilings (often flanked by colonnades), and rialto fountains.

Mizner died in 1933 in the villa’s topfloor mirador—one of the highest points of Palm Beach—while watching the sun set over the island whose style he was arguably responsible for creating.

At the bottom of Villa Mizner, a wrought-iron gate now blocks what used to be a passageway between the main part of the via and its west courtyard (now home to Pizza Al Fresco). Two separate past owners claim responsibility for creating this grand foyer to Villa Mizner, but it was most

likely Rose and Mortimer Sachs, who owned it from 1939 to 1985.

Two tombstones at Pizza Al Fresco make up the only approved cemetery in Palm Beach; buried here are Mizner’s pet spider monkey, Johnnie Brown, and Rose Sachs’ collie, Laddie. Every Villa Mizner owner claims to have seen the ghost of Johnnie Brown dancing through hallways and peering through windows.

Historical scenes from Via Mizner, clockwise from left: the East Courtyard; a gracious pedestrian walkway stretches between Worth Avenue and Peruvian Avenue; shops line the lushly planted via. Bottom: exterior of the Villa Mizner

LITERATI

NEW&NOW ARTFUL EYE

Founder of the blog Art

Privée and part-time Palm Beacher Linda Fischbach recently published a new book titled Extraordinary Art Experiences in America: An Insider’s Guide. Locally, Fischbach enjoys visiting such art hot spots as the Norton Museum of Art, Russeck Gallery, and The Bunker Artspace. Here, she shares a few favorite destinations— both near and far—that appear in her book. (extraordinaryart experiences.com) —S.S.

“THE MENIL COLLECTION in Houston is an introduction to the greatest artists and works of the twentieth century and houses John and Dominique de Menil’s collection of some of the most important examples of cubism, surrealism, and Pop Art.” (menil.org)

“SUPERBLUE opened in Miami in 2021 and is generating a new art medium by bringing together scientists, graphic designers, and mathematicians to create experiential and meditative art.” (superblue.com)

“THE FREDERICK R. WEISMAN ART FOUNDATION in Los Angeles is in a 1920s, Mediterranean-style villa in the heart of residential Holmby Hills. The fully decorated interiors are filled with a fantastic collection of modern and contemporary art.” (weisman foundation.org)

WATCH ME

Maximilian Büsser, founder of Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer MB&F, has received multiple awards at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Oscars of watchmaking. One need only look at his latest release, the HM11 Architect (available at Provident Jewelry) to understand why. PBI caught up with Büsser to learn more. (mbandf.com, providentjewelry.com) —S.S.

PBI: How did the HM11 Architect come to be?

Büsser: In 2018, an old friend told me that I was becoming “predictable.” It was like a kick in the teeth. I thought we were so daring, but I realized we had gotten into a pattern, reproducing the same stories. For example, virtually all our Horological Machines were based on a childhood souvenir. I decided to base some of my new HM creations on more recent inspirations. In this case, the late 1960s to early 1970s creative architecture was to classic architecture what MB&F and a few others are to classic watchmaking. What does your design process look like?

While 20 years ago I would sketch a lot, searching for ideas to form, now I immediately “see” the piece in 3D in my mind. I do a few quick sketches and work with my brother-in-arms Eric Giroud (a very

talented designer and also an architect) to transform that idea into a 3D rendering. From there, we sit down with the engineers and start the long march, often three to four years, to build that design into a beautifully hand-finished and incredibly complex piece of watchmaking. What type of wearer did you have in mind when you were conceptualizing the HM11 Architect?

The only wearer I ever have in mind is me. We could never be as creative [as we are] at MB&F if we worried about who could like or wear our pieces. It is one of the fundamentals of what makes us so different. We are creative-centric, not marketcentric. … Having said that, usually the MB&F client is an outlier. He or she wears our pieces because they love the “Why?” of our company, they are extremely knowledgeable about watchmaking and understand the intricacies of our world, and they do not care about trends.

From left: Maximilian Büsser; MB&F’s latest release, the HM11 Architect.

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Training Wheels

PBI: What’s the mission behind the food truck?

Bell: Our new 16-foot-long mobile facility takes our students out of the classroom and into the community, where they can grow their skills in a real-time work setting, in addition to cultivating this important life skill for themselves and their families.

XFIELD

GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES’ NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF IS ON THE MOVE AND SHAPING FUTURES IN THE CULINARY

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

Based in West Palm Beach, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) is a nonprofit organization that aims to change lives through housing, training, education, and employment, while assisting people with disabilities and other barriers to employment to become self-sufficient. In support of this mission, GGI recently hired Kevin Bell to serve as its first ever executive chef and oversee GGI’s latest social enterprise, Good Grub. The program is available to students at GGI’s Career Academy Charter School (where most enrollees are special diploma post-graduates and students who deferred graduation between the ages of 16 and 21) and includes a training kitchen and catering and mobile kitchen—i.e. food truck—operations. “We discovered that smaller training spaces, like the food truck, are a better environment for building culinary and social skills and understanding the flow of food service,” says Bell. “Students are then better prepared to work in a catering environment like a hotel or country club when they graduate.” PBI caught up with Bell to learn more about Good Grub and how it’s improving the lives of students. (goggi.org)

Right now, we provide weekly meals to the Lewis Homeless Resource Center, typically with four students and one instructor who prepare and deliver 70 meals. We also do select private catering events, with plans to expand.

What’s cooking?

Whatever menu we’re working on in the classroom that week, we’ll do variations of in the food truck. We’re talking pasta carbonara, chicken piccata gnocchi, brisket and Brie sliders with truffle potatoes, and honey sriracha wings with burntonion blue cheese dressing.

How many students are enrolled in the four-year culinary program?

We have 12 students, but the program is growing in popularity, especially with the addition of the food truck curriculum and catering business.

I understand you just hired a recent graduate of your program as an assistant.

Yes. He’s the first Good Grub employee other than myself. We’re so excited for him.

What do you love most about your new gig?

I’ve been so blessed in my career. But, working with this population who have so much appreciation and humility, who are so grateful to learn, is an incredible experience. And then, to watch them reach their goals and achieve something they never thought was possible is priceless.

Local Gems, Global Tastes

DISCOVER A WORLD OF FLAVORS INSIDE

BOCA RATON’S MIZNER PARK

BY KARINA WENSJOE

CALAVERAS CANTINA

Authentic Mexican fare and party vibes reign supreme at Calaveras Cantina. Owner

Curtis Peery was raised in Palm Beach Gardens and operates a second Calaveras location in Jupiter’s Harbourside Place. The restaurant prioritizes freshness, with bartenders crafting the sour mixes and purees for their cocktails in-house daily. Start with the guacamole (made tableside) before indulging in duck confit empanadas, wet burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. (calaverascantina.com)

SERENA PASTIFICIO

Nestled on the first floor of the Ipic building, Serena Pastificio presents a refined take on Northern Italian cuisine, emphasizing coastal seafood, handmade pasta, and light sauces. The restaurant hosts a weekly Sommelier Selects program on Wednesdays, with a curated list of wines by the bottle for $30 or less, and the Ora Sociale happy hour, with daily specials on small plates and Mondaythrough-Friday specials on cocktails, both from 3 to 6 p.m. Make a reservation for the Mother’s Day brunch buffet, available May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (serena-pastificio.com)

Having moved into an expanded space in Mizner Park in 2022, Kapow is now serving even more fun in the form of karaoke rooms, lounge areas, and an outdoor bar and terrace. In addition to an array of Southeast Asian cuisine—ranging from snacks and dim sum to crispy rice, gyoza tacos, noodles, and more—diners can partake in a new omakase experience. Available Wednesday through Sunday, the chef-driven menu spans eight courses (6 p.m. seating, $85 per person) or 12 courses (8 p.m. seating, $150 per person) and features such highlights as Hokkaido scallops with white truffle salt and A5 Wagyu with brown butter miso. (kapownoodlebar.com)

COOL OFF DURING A MIZNER PARK

STROLL WITH A TREAT FROM CIELITO ARTISAN POPS. THIS SOUTH FLORIDA–BASED, FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS CREATES POPSICLE-SHAPED FROZEN DESSERTS INSPIRED BY FOUNDER SINDY POSSO’S COLOMBIAN UPBRINGING. THE SHAPE MAY BE FAMILIAR, BUT THE FLAVORS ARE ONE OF A KIND. STANDOUTS INCLUDE THE PAVLOVA (WITH CUSTARD, CHOPPED STRAWBERRIES AND STRAWBERRY JAM, MERINGUE, AND DULCE DE LECHE) AND THE PINEAPPLE JALAPEÑO FRUIT POP WITH TAJÍIN. (CIELITOARTISANPOPS.COM)

Delighting patrons for more than 30 years, Max’s Grille is the last original eatery left in Mizner Park, which opened in January 1991. The restaurant is credited with introducing the chopped salad to the South Florida market, and the Max’s Chopped Salad remains a crowd-pleaser. American classics with California flare dot the lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menus. Max’s Grille also offers a dedicated sushi menu, as well as live music, a daily happy hour, and other recurring specials. (maxsgrille.com)

KAPOW NOODLE BAR

MAX’S GRILLE

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Tomorrow’s CHEFS

STUDENTS

AT LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL CULINARY TRAINING AND GUIDANCE FROM INDUSTRY

LEADERS

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

Culinary students at Lake Worth Community High School graduate with far more than a high school diploma. Through the school’s Culinary Arts Academy, they are given the skills, confidence, and industry certification needed to land that all-important first job.

“Our students are knowledgeable, competent, and fully prepared to compete in the hospitality arena from the moment they graduate,” says Emmanuelle Suarez, a veteran chef instructor with the program. “They often don’t appreciate the hard work required to pass their professional certification tests until they start looking for a job.”

The program is also a gateway to other careers within hospitality. “One of our graduates began working in an area country club peeling onions and carrots,” says Suarez. “Today, he’s in management. Another oversees the kitchen at a private Palm Beach country club.”

The program recently attracted two culinary icons who visited with students to give words of encouragement: celebrity chef Guy Fieri and renowned fine-dining chef Thomas Keller, who graduated from the school in 1973 and spent his teenage summers working at the Palm Beach Yacht Club as a dishwasher before advancing to cook.

an important fundraiser for the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS). “Students are always thrilled to participate and experience working as a private chef … at a high level while supporting an amazing cause,” says Suarez.

“During my December visit, I experienced the enthusiasm of students receiving education and training from caring teachers,” says Keller. “I predated the academy but would have benefited from its coursework, the integrated approach to learning, and from studying the academic and technical side of culinary arts. It is an extraordinary place.”

One of the program’s annual fall traditions pairs students with professional chefs to prepare meals for the Ultimate Dinner Party,

Loren Young, development events manager for CHS, notes that the partnership is a reflection of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to open up opportunities to regional students. “They exhibit so much passion and clearly have bright futures ahead,” she says of the participants. “This is a prime example of the importance of children having positive mentors in their lives.”

The curriculum is a popular option among students who might not otherwise be exposed to the culinary world, adds Rebecca Harley, the community partnership school director for Lake Worth Community High School. “By making this program accessible to the diverse student body at Lake Worth High, we will undoubtedly impact worldwide cuisine in ways we cannot yet imagine.” (palmbeachschools.org, chsfl.org) «

CAPEHART

Students in the Lake Worth Community High School Culinary Arts Academy visit with experienced chefs, including Thomas Keller (bottom center) and Guy Fieri (below), and also participate in the Children’s Home Society Ultimate Dinner Party (left and above).

CAPEHART

BARCLAY

NEW&NOW

WHISKEY BUSINESS

FROM FINANCE TO FINE SPIRITS, JULIE MACKLOWE IS PAVING HER OWN PATH AS A FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR

BY STEPHANIE GATES

Julie Macklowe does not live in a man’s world. Instead, the entrepreneurial dynamo is redefining what it means to be a “girl boss.” And what better gentleman’s club to blindside than the whiskey business?

Enter The Macklowe Kentucky Edition, an American single-malt whiskey crafted in small batches and matured in virgin oak barrels. “It starts off tasting a bit like a bourbon, with notes of vanilla, honey, and sugar,” Macklowe says. “Then it hits with ginger and nutmeg and is spicy on the palate. It’s like a hybrid of bourbon and Scotch, but it’s its own category. It’s fun to be a pioneer.”

No stranger to being an anomaly, Macklowe previously worked in finance and hedge funds for more than 10 years, to include a stint as the only female portfolio manager for Steve Cohen of S.A.C. at Sigma Capital (now Point72). Being in a male-dominated industry never

stopped her from being herself and rocking Chanel skirts and high boots.

“I wanted to be feminine even though I was in a masculine world,” she says. “Back then, women felt like they had to look and be like guys. That’s actually how I started drinking whiskey; it was a guy’s drink and it allowed you to fit into their conversation.”

Macklowe has amassed a massive whiskey collection and is now an accredited Whiskey Ambassador. When designing the bottle for her brand, she decided to have it resemble a

flask—a cheeky nod to her own collection and penchant for carrying flasks out to restaurants.

“[Whiskey] is a drink that women find intimidating, which is why I designed the bottle to be ‘flask meets jewelry,’” she explains. “Part of my goal is to include women in the conversation about whiskey.”

Master distiller and blender Ian MacMillan was an early supporter and collaborator on Macklowe’s brand and vision. Today, Brendan McCarron is set to take over as blender for The Macklowe.

Married for nearly 20 years and the mother of two daughters, Macklowe (who lives in Manhattan and often visits Palm Beach) loves that she is creating a legacy for her children. “I really teach my girls to speak up, have opinions, and be empowered,” she says.

Currently, The Macklowe line includes The Macklowe Kentucky Edition (sold in a gold bottle for $260) and The Macklowe Private Collection (sold in a black bottle for $1,500). The former won gold at the MSLA Competition, while the latter won double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. On the island, Swifty’s at The Colony serves a Macklowe Gold Old-Fashioned (complete with gold flakes), and the Kentucky Edition is also available by the glass at La Goulue and Le Bilboquet. Visit Virginia Philip Wine, Spirits & Academy at The Royal Poinciana Plaza to pick up a bottle all your own. (themacklowe.com) «

Julie Macklowe (left) is the founder of The Macklowe, a line of whiskeys that includes the Kentucky Edition and the Private Collection (above). She is also the mother of daughters Zoe and Dylan (below).

BRIAN MARCUS

STEVE HELLERSTEIN AND ARTUR GATAULIN

BRIAN MARCUS

FRESH FROM FLORIDA

THE SUNSHINE STATE’S REGIONAL ART REFLECTS ITS NATURAL SURROUNDS AND THE INTERESTING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LIVED HERE

BY KATHERINE VAN DELL AND SEBASTIAN CLARKE

The attention given to a region’s creative output often goes hand in hand with an influx of people and assets, and, occasionally, a fresh interpretation of the place in question. Florida has historically been among the fastest-growing states in the country. Whether you’ve been here for decades or you’re still unpacking, it’s tempting to think you could own a piece of art closely linked to where you live—but where to start?

Recent auction results for the work of the Florida Highwaymen may give the impression that beginning a collection now will require a significant financial investment. This group of African American landscape artists prodigiously painted and sold colorful scenes along Florida’s roadways, most actively in the 1950s and 1960s. Their historical importance is entangled in the segregation they faced and the perseverance they exhibited to pursue their art. In December 2023, a work by Alfonso “Poncho” Moran (one of the original 26 Florida Highwaymen) sold at auction for $40,000. But don’t let this discourage you: the state’s aesthetic signature exists across a breadth of fine and decorative arts, eras, mediums, and price points.

Born in 1926 and raised in Jupiter, Doris “Dodie” Thayer taught herself how to mold clay using lettuce and cabbage leaves, never with the intention of mass-producing her wares. Thayer was inspired by eighteenth- and

nineteenth-century majolica, specifically a kind of apple-green “lettuce ware” known as “Napoli ware,” as well as the leafy stoneware of Portuguese artist Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro. But Thayer’s work was all her own, with each piece reportedly taking her two weeks to handcraft.

Dubbed the “Pottery Queen of Palm Beach,” Thayer and her tableware caught the attention of such tastemakers as Jackie Kennedy and C.Z. Guest. Today, Thayer’s creations fetch a pretty penny at auction, as evidenced by a service of some 141 pieces that recently sold for $137,500. However, small Thayer cups and saucers can be affordable, around $200. In 2017, after years of working with Thayer and her family, fashion designer Tory Burch started

her Dodie Thayer for Tory Burch line, comprising tableware priced between $75 and $400.

Shell art has also found a substantive place in coastal homes along nearly every seaboard—including in Florida. Artist Christa Wilm, owner of Christa’s South Seashells in West Palm Beach, works with shells to make a variety of household objects. The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande even commissioned her to complete a shell-studded fireplace surround.

Fine and decorative arts stand side by side, equally representing regional roots. Zeroing in on the cultural and artistic significance of what you are collecting and why it matters in the greater context of your area is the most important step toward starting a regional art collection. «

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Above and below: Tory Burch’s Dodie Thayer line revives the designs of the Florida-based ceramist.

Left: Christa Wilm’s shell art at The Gasparilla Inn.

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SEA TURTLES. SEA LIFE. SEE CONSERVATION.

BY KATHERINE LANDE

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OFF THE CHAIN

DY Madison Toggle chain necklace with diamond links set in 18-karat gold ($23,400), David Yurman, multiple locations, david yurman.com

MISSING LINK

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello link earrings ($795), Saint Laurent, Palm Beach, ysl.com

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SIDE BY SIDE

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HOPS AND DREAMS

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Rock-a-Bye Baby

BEAUTY SLEEP

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Kwiat earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $2,950. Marissa Collections, Palm Beach (marissacollections.com) Picchiotti Bow necklace with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach (greenleafcrosby.com)

4. DOUBLE CROSS Seaman Schepps Ribbon earrings with crystal set in 18-karat gold, $10,750. Seaman Schepps, Palm Beach (seamanschepps.com)

5. BLACK TIE OPTIONAL Jemma Wynne Anniversary Bow ring with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $5,460. (jemmawynne.com)

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JOURNEYS

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE MOST FASCINATING CORNERS OF THE GLOBE

Metro Movers

WITHIN AMERICA’S HIGHEST PROFILE METROPOLISES, SELECT HOTELS SHINE AS DESTINATIONS ALL THEIR OWN, AT ONCE DEFINING AND ENHANCING THEIR HOME CITIES. HERE, WE PRESENT TWO SUCH TRAILBLAZERS IN NEW YORK CITY, ONE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ANOTHER IN BOSTON, EACH WITH A SINGULAR RHYTHM FELT IN THE PULSE OF A BIG CITY.

BY PAUL RUBIO

Baccarat Hotel

The Liberty Hotel

Waldorf Astoria Washington, D.C.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

BACCARAT HOTEL

BACCARAT HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY

All that glitters is glass—Baccarat crystal to be precise— at the French luxury house and glassware manufacturer’s namesake New York property, nestled off Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. From an understated entrance across from the Museum of Modern Art, enter a larger-than-life exhibition of some 15,000 pieces of sparkling crystal beginning at ground level, where an LED light show projects over a tower of 2,000 Harcourt glasses. Check in near the second-floor Grand Salon, a museum-pedigree lounge draped in Baccarat chandeliers, dressed in ornate spheres of red roses, and dotted with translucent cabinetry that showcases the brand’s rarest creations. Even more handblown hanging ornaments can be found in the neighboring barrel-vaulted

WALDORF ASTORIA

WASHINGTON, D.C.

bar, where artisan cocktails are served in none other than the finest Baccarat crystal.

A brand presence endures across the rest of the 114-key, Gilles & Boissier–designed property, albeit with more subtle nods. Think: faceted sconces and bedside tumblers in sleek yet cozy rooms comprising four-poster beds, white furnishings, and marble bathrooms. The refined accommodations feel more Paris than New York City—a palpable theme throughout a Baccarat Hotel stay. Dress to impress for the fashion-forward scene of the Grand Salon and look forward to unapologetically indulgent experiences like the King Louis XV caviar and tea service. Sip Champagne at Le Jardin (an outdoor terrace landscaped in the vein of France’s royal gardens) and admire original works by printmaker François Houtin. In short, Baccarat is a sensorial fantasy, intricately hewn from crystal and reflecting our desire to embrace French opulence stateside. (baccarathotels.com)

Opened in June 2022, the Waldorf Astoria Washington, D.C. is a splendid reimagination of the circa-1899 national post office building on Pennsylvania Avenue. It’s hard to miss this stunning landmark: the Romanesque Revival building recalls the majesty of an illustrious European castle—clock tower, turrets, and all— and has been meticulously restored to its original architectural grandeur. Inside, a lobby atrium bustles with D.C.’s power set sipping martinis in the posh Peacock Alley as foodies delight in the Spanish-tinged cuisine of The Bazaar by José Andrés. An arched skylight illuminates from 12 stories above, revealing floor after floor of guest rooms framing the atrium. Said rooms channel interior power statements befitting America’s capital

city; they’re kitted out in bold combinations of dark wood and gold-trimmed furnishings, enhanced by royal blue soft goods. No other D.C. property carries a sense of place like the Waldorf does, and a prime location near the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian buildings fosters a cohesive immersion in American history. (hilton.com)

Clockwise from left: Elaborate tea service, a chandelier-rich bar, and alfresco Le Jardin lounge await at Baccarat Hotel. Below: Discover stately rooms inside the grand 125-year-old Romanesque Revival building housing the Waldorf Astoria Washington, D.C.

THE LIBERTY HOTEL, BOSTON

A reinvention of Boston’s notorious Charles Street Jail, the five-star Liberty Hotel keeps one foot in the past and another in the present, resulting in one of the most intriguing adaptive reuse projects in America. Tiers of wrought iron and original brick envelop a 360-degree lobby, spread over five stories and illuminated by chain-link chandeliers and natural light that enters through elaborate ocular windows and triple-story glass panes. Restaurant Clink occupies the vestiges of the prison cells, where diners can head behind the bars for North Atlantic seafood and seasonal New England fare. Meanwhile, cocktail bar Alibi is in the jail’s former “drunk tank” (read: DUI holding pen), replete with its original bluestone floors and brick cell walls, now adorned with black-and-whites of DUI-convicted celebs—the shade of it all! Within Liberty’s 298 rooms and suites, handsome design commingles stately elegance with soft goods that nod to the hotel’s infamous past. In many, floor-to-ceiling windows dole out prime views of the Charles River and postcard-perfect scenes of sailboats cruising into the horizon. (libertyhotel.com)

THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, NOMAD

Rising 50 stories above one of Manhattan’s most trendsetting neighborhoods, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is a new highlight of America’s largest and most vibrant metropolis. The modernist structure impresses inside and out as a design showcase created by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Martin Brudnizki, Rafael Viñoly Architects, Rockwell Group, and Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio.

The experience strikes at first sight in the lobby, which—cloaked in plant life, flowers, and floral art—sets a zen tone for a true city escape. Flanking this eco-chic space are two personality-driven bars and restaurants by José Andrés, where excellent food rivals colorful, Instagram-worthy interiors. More must-see outlets by the headlining chef can be found on higher levels, including Nubeluz, Manhattan’s

most au courant rooftop bar.

The hotel’s 250 residential-style guest rooms have been skillfully executed to maximize views and space. There are only 11 rooms per floor, all of which face south to command spectacular city vistas from just about everywhere, including the bed and the bathtub. Each room feels sleek and elegant thanks to a love match between metalwork, marble, and dark wood furnishings, enhanced by chandeliers fashioned after flower petals. With rooms so perfect and common spaces so exciting, we wouldn’t blame anyone who came to the Big Apple and never stepped foot off the property—it’s a true destination in itself. (ritzcarlton.com) «

Bottom left and above: Dine at Clink and enjoy Boston vistas from your room at The Liberty Hotel. Right and below: Design excellence abounds at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.

THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, NOMAD

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DUBAI DREAMS

Zoe Haldane’s love affair with Dubai began in 2018, when she moved there to open The Arts Club, a London-based private members club. Now the executive director of Carriage House, a private members club on Palm Beach, Haldane tries to return to this desert destination annually. For Haldane, days in Dubai follow a rhythm: morning workouts, breakfast with friends, fun with son Rayan, afternoons at the beach, and dinner and drinks on terraces. To mix things up, the family enjoys driving out to the desert, where the stargazing is amazing. “Dubai is an exciting, cosmopolitan, modern city that is always on the go and forever moving forward,” says Haldane. “You will find people from all over the world. It is culturally diverse, and the food scene is just fabulous.” (carriage housepb.com) —Abigail Duffy

1. TOURIST SPOTs THAT LOCALS LOVE The Dubai Mall (thedubaimall.com) and the adjacent Burj Khalifa (burjkhalifa.ae). Emiratis like to shop, and they are proud to have the tallest skyscraper in the world in their city.

2. WHERE TO STAY One & Only Royal Mirage (oneandonlyresorts.com/royal-mirage) or Jumeirah Al Naseem (jumeirah.com)

3. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Hiking in Hatta, an exclave of Dubai, at sunrise and riding Arabian endurance horses in the desert at sunset.

4. LIKE A LOCAL Locals love coffee culture, so try The Espresso Lab in the Dubai Design District, XO Coffee Boutique (xocoffee.ae) in Al Khawaneej, or Home Bakery locations for coffee and the saffron milk cake.

5. GRAND FARE Rohen at The Arts Club (theartsclub.ae) is sensational, as is the omakase experience at Moonrise (moon-rise.xyz)

6. SANDY SPOTS Kite Beach and Bluewaters Island (bluewatersdubai.ae)

7. BEST MUSEUMs The Etihad Museum (etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae),

to discover the history of the Emirates, and the Museum of the Future (museumofthe future.ae), designed by Shaun Killa, for the wow factor.

8. SOLITARY OUTING Browsing through the galleries and warehouses of Alserkal Avenue (alserkal.online), the beating heart of Dubai’s arts scene, and discovering the exhibitions at Jameel Arts Centre (jameelartscentre.org), Dubai’s public contemporary art institution.

9. FAVORITE VIEW The sensational views of The Palm from the Aura Skypool lounge (auraskypool.com)

10. LOCAL DELICACY Dubai’s food scene is influenced by many different culinary traditions, but don’t leave without drinking some Karak chai or eating shawarma.

11. MUST-VISIT MARKET The Gold Souk

12. LIVELIEST BAR SCENE Bar hopping in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Be sure to stop by Zuma (zumarestaurant.com) and Avli (avlibytashas.com)

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Cheers to CHARLESTON

IN THE HOLY CITY, THE FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCE IS WORSHIP-WORTHY

BY DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS

It’s a well-documented fact that Charleston is a mecca for foodies. The faithful make the pilgrimage often to try the new places and revisit old favorites, and not one of them cares that gluttony is a cardinal sin. Here are four of our top reasons to come to the Holy City to eat, drink, repeat—and atone later.

Come for the 360-degree views, stay for the creative cocktails: Citrus Club, The Dewberry hotel’s rooftop lounge, offers the best of both.

From the eighth floor, a gorgeous panorama of Charleston’s famous steeples and historic houses unfolds. Against that backdrop, enjoy cocktails like the Smoke Screen (an unlikely combo of Dos Hombres Mezcal, banana liqueur, and Aperol lime that somehow works) and the Tropical Itch with Four Roses Bourbon, overproof rum, dry curaçao, and passion fruit (it comes with a back scratcher!). If you want to pick at something, the loaded fries are legendary, but we recommend heading to The Living Room on the ground floor and grabbing a table outdoors, where the people-watching is as good as the food. (thedewberrycharleston.com)

PAVLOV’S DOGS HAD THE BELL; WE HAVE FOUR WORDS: CALLIE’S HOT LITTLE BISCUIT. NOTHING IS MORE ICONIC THAN THESE FLUFFY, BUTTERY BITES OF PERFECTION. OWNER CARRIE MOREY HAS BUILT A NATIONWIDE BUSINESS (YOU CAN HAVE THESE SOUTHERN BEAUTIES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR ANYTIME), BUT THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY THEM IS AT THEIR SPIRITUAL HOME ON KING STREET. WHAT TO ORDER? THE SAUSAGE, EGG, AND JALAPEÑO PIMENTO CHEESE BISCUIT IS THE OBVIOUS CHOICE, BUT THE UNAPOLOGETICALLY HIGH-CALORIC CAROLINA GRITS IN A BISCUIT BOWL MIGHT JUST LEAD YOU TO A 12-STEP PROGRAM. (CALLIESBISCUITS.COM)

Among Charleston’s fine dining restaurants, and there are many, Chez Nous stands out for its creative menus and charming aesthetic. In this humble Charleston home reimagined as a restaurant, the dining room is cozy (creaky floors and all), the menu changes daily, and the food is out of this world. Think European comfort food, the type you might discover in a village in the South of France or in Spain’s Basque region. Chef Jill Mathias cooks with the seasons and handwrites the menus, which feature two appetizers, two entrées, and two desserts. This is one dining experience that will stay with you. (cheznouschs.com)

There’s an unspoken rule here, and it is this: you can’t come to Charleston and not try the barbecue. The king of the barbecue scene is undoubtedly John Lewis, whose Lewis Barbecue is an altar to Texas-inflected smoky excess. Pitmaster Lewis is serious about his craft (the dude even welded his own smokers), and it shows in specialties like his USDA Prime brisket and Texas Hot Guts sausage, both of which are institutions in this town. Just ask anyone standing in the out-the-door line, waiting to get their fix. (lewisbarbecue.com)

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TAMPA REBORN

BY PAUL RUBIO

Tampa seems to be on the tip of every Floridian’s tongue these days. The often-overlooked Gulf Coast city is finally having a moment, thanks largely to the growth of its Water Street neighborhood, an in-progress pocket of big-city sophistication. At the heart of this redux is The Tampa Edition (editionhotels.com/tampa), the city’s first five-star hotel, rife with swish tropical trappings and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Opened in October 2022, the Ian Schrager–backed property wows at every turn. An open-flow lobby reveals a breathtaking expanse that at once enchants and soothes, teeming with potted greenery, partitioned by 20-foot slabs of walnut, and punctuated by floor-level lanterns and earth-toned furnishings. A theatrical white marble staircase serves as a functional artistic statement and the gateway to the Edition’s secondfloor nightlife enticements: retro-chic lounge Punch Room and discothèque Arts Club, which sparkles in the reflection of 350 disco balls.

Floors three through eight house 172 guest rooms and suites, each featuring a curved American black walnut entrance, marble bathrooms, and understated interiors inspired by French design legend Jean-Michel Frank. On level nine—the segue between the hotel and 16 floors of branded residences—discover a dreamy rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, cabanas cloaked in purple bougainvillea, and Azure at Edition, a coastal Greek concept by award-winning chef John Fraser.

Fraser’s talents are also on display at Michelin-starred Lilac (lilacrestauranttampa.com), a gloriously green and gilded space adjacent to the lobby. An ingredients-driven menu plays out over four decadent parts, starting with a quartet of family-style hors d’oeuvres (the highlight of which is a steaming loaf of Pain Lyonnais encrusted with sweet onions) plus an optional caviar service. Next,

choose an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert from an array of droolworthy choices. Think: a tuna tartare Mont Blanc starter frosted in avocado mousse and topped with garlic meringue, and a main of local Gulf red snapper in a bubbling shellfish broth served over grits.

Beyond the Edition itself, Tampa’s cosmopolitan ascent and newfound foodie destination status is palpable across Water Street. For example, a stone’s throw away is The Pearl (thepearlrestaurant.com), chef and restaurateur Cameron Mitchell’s vibrant and inviting gastropub. Here, Southern and New England flavors commingle, as evidenced by the creamy clam chowder, N’awlinsstyle baked oysters, seafood towers, braised short rib, and fresh pies made daily. It happens to be one of six new Tampa additions to the 2024 Florida Michelin Guide and another—of many—reasons to consider the city for your next regional escape. «

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Clockwise from center left: A soothing room, a stunning lobby, caviar service at Lilac, the seductive Punch Room, and bougainvillea-capped cabanas all await at The Tampa Edition.

The Pearl is one of Tampa’s many new Michelin-approved restaurants.

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THE MAGIC OF M

REFRESHED M4 CONVERTIBLE COMES WITH 523 HORSEPOWER AND EVEN MORE DRIVING THRILLS

BY HOWARD WALKER

Here’s a little Trivial Pursuit teaser for you: when did BMW debut that catchy advertising mantra “the Ultimate Driving Machine”? If you said 1974— as in half a century ago—then congrats, you go straight to the top of the class.

Few other advertising slogans have been as effective in defining a brand and creating demand. Toyota’s “oh what a feeling”? Not so much. And when, for some strange reason, BMW decided to ditch the line in 2006 in favor of the touchy-feely “the joy of BMW,” sales bombed.

Fifty years on, BMW is still using “the Ultimate Driving Machine” moniker to great effect. Didn’t you just love that wacky “Talkin’ Like Walken” Super Bowl commercial, with cranky thespian Christopher

Walken touting BMW’s latest all-electric 5 Series? The sign-off line: “There’s only one Christopher Walken. There’s only one Ultimate Driving Machine.”

“The Ultimate Driving Machine” perfectly describes BMW’s newest slingshot drop-top, the 2025 M4 Competition xDrive convertible. Here’s a blunt-instrument, four-seat roadster packing he-man horsepower, all-wheel drive, and the ability to carve curves like a Hot Wheels slot car.

While that oversize, swollen-kidney grille design has been around since 2021, the car has had a nip, tuck, and jab of Botox to keep things fresh. In addition to redesigned headlights, there are new laser-accented taillights and 20-inch M-sport forged alloy wheels at each corner.

The bigger news here is the addition of 20 extra horseys for the M4’s wonderful twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight 6, taking max power from 503 to 523 hp. While that’s a hefty bump, strangely the engine’s torque stays the same at 479 lb-ft, as does the car’s zero-to-60-mph sprinting time of 3.6 seconds.

While “the Ultimate Driving Machine” purists will likely opt for the

HIGH ROAD

coupe version of the M4, for me, the wind-in-yourhair joy of a convertible will always have more appeal. And the M4 still makes an awesome drop-top. Toggling a switch triggers a choreographed ballet of panels, hinges, and fabric that sees the roof descend in a mere 10 seconds—and at speeds of up to 30 mph. The beauty here is that, with the top raised, the cabin is as hushed as a library at midnight, with not a hint of wind noise.

POWER FILE

PRICE: $96,295 ENGINE: 3.0-LITER

TURBOCHARGED INLINE 6 POWER: 523

HP TORQUE: 479 LB-FT TRANSMISSION:

8-SPEED AUTOMATIC 0-60: 3.6

SECONDS TOP SPEED: 155 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 189/74 INCHES WEIGHT: 4,300

POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT PERSONIFIES BMW’S CORE ETHOS.

Settle into the supportive driver’s seat, press the racy-red start button, and hear that big M TwinPower straight 6 exhale through its quartet of tailpipes. The Three Tenors hitting the high notes in “O Sole Mio” never sounded this stirring.

This is one of the world’s great engines: silky smooth, eager to rev, and with more muscle than Chris Hemsworth in Thor. Plus, it’s paired with ZF’s 8-speed automatic, which is almost as quick shifting as the best dual-clutch transmissions on the market.

Drivers will truly notice the BMW M-for-Motorsport DNA when they fire the M4 down a sinewy backroad. There’s a lot of racecar technology here, with adaptive M suspension, an M electronic rear differential, rear-biased xDrive all-wheel drive, and beautifully weighted steering that is as surgically precise as McDreamy’s scalpel.

It all comes together to make this M4 one of the most agile and thrilling sportsters on the market. No, you won’t be able to reach its handling limits on your local freeway on-ramp, but you’ll really enjoy trying.

The downside is a ride that’s pretty firm, even in the cushier Comfort mode. However, plenty of body strengthening has dialed out any shimmy and shake, even over the gnarliest of surfaces.

All this performance, technology, and BMW M Motorsport massaging doesn’t come cheap. A base Competition xDrive convertible will set you back $96,295, or around $115,000 nicely loaded. Its only real rival is Mercedes’ 503-hp AMG C 63 S Cabriolet, which starts at around $92,000. In the end, it’s a small price to pay for taming “the Ultimate Driving Machine.” «

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HIGH SEAS

A TOUCH OF CLASS

WE STEP ABOARD THE NADAN, ONE OF THE MOST STYLISH AND ELEGANT SUPERYACHTS AVAILABLE TO CHARTER

BY HOWARD WALKER

“I’m p-paralyzed with happiness,” Daisy Buchanan gushes in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, The Great Gatsby. In this instance, Daisy is referring to the sight of her cousin, Nick Carraway, but her reaction would likely be the same were she to recline on the sundeck of the gorgeous superyacht known as Nadan

Stretching 151 feet from its spear-like, gold-leafed bowsprit to its sweeping fantail stern, Nadan exudes Roaring Twenties style, even though she was built in 2009 by the renowned Burger Boat Company.

If you’re looking to sample a little of The Great Gatsby lifestyle, Nadan is ready and waiting to whisk you off for a Caribbean cruise or a beat-the-heat adventure along the rocky coast of Maine. She’s currently available for charter through

yacht specialist Edmiston from $125,000 a week. What you get in return is a fivestar journey back in time for up to eight guests, who’ll be pampered by Nadan’s crew of seven. Lobsters on the fantail at 6? Accompanied, no doubt, by crystal flutes of Dom Perignon.

Originally named Sycara IV, she was built for New York auto dealer extraordinaire Ray Catena, mainly to use on the Great Lakes and for genteel cruises along the East Coast. Famed American sailboat designer Bruce King culled inspiration for those sleek lines from the series of classic steamer yachts (all named Corsair) constructed at the turn of the century for billionaire banking tycoon J.P. Morgan. To match the boat’s Art Deco–era exterior, Catena commissioned a mirror-varnished, glossy-white interior brimming with

The Nadan measures 151 feet long and can accommodate up to eight guests.

Lalique glass and Madrone burl wood paneling inlaid with Macassar ebony.

Sold in 2017, her second custodian was German-born Canadian automotive engineer and philanthropist Klaus Bytzek, who kept her at his Bahamian island. Part of a major refit involved adding a tall-windowed wooden wheelhouse on the top deck. But this was not the kind of wheelhouse you use for steering. Bytzek turned it into a man cave of sorts, complete with a velvet sofa, padded armchairs, and a big-screen TV.

POWER FILE

PRICE: FROM $125,000 A WEEK LENGTH: 151 FEET BEAM: 26 FEET ENGINES: 2 X 600-HP CATERPILLAR DIESELS

TOP SPEED: 14 KNOTS RANGE: 2,400

NAUTICAL MILES WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE SHE OOZES GATSBY GLAMOUR.

Nadan sold again in early 2021 to a Bahamas-based entrepreneur and yachtsman who has been offering this blue-hulled beauty for select charters.

As you might surmise, this is not your typical party-hard, multilevel superyacht. Nadan’s

relatively slender hull (the beam is just 26 feet) does mean a few compromises when it comes to interior space. However, there are no sacrifices in way of style and elegance. The main salon features a bar and formal dining room, while a wood-paneled corridor leads to the full-beam owner’s suite, with its king-size bed and marble bathroom. There’s also a VIP stateroom plus a double and a twin-berth cabin. Exterior entertaining areas include a huge aft deck, a top deck with sun pads galore, and a seven-person Jacuzzi.

A pair of 600-horsepower Caterpillar diesels can push the aluminum-hulled yacht to a top speed of 14 knots, though she’s more serene at her 12-knot cruising speed. With 4,300 gallons of fuel in her tanks, she has a range of 2,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. That’s Palm Beach to St. Barths and back.

Of course, if you get to St. Barths and don’t want to return to reality, Nadan’s owner is looking to sell. She’s currently on the market with Burgess for $22.5 million. «

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MUTHAKnows Best

FROM WRITING A BOOK ABOUT CHILDBIRTH TO LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL SKIN CARE BRAND, THERE’S MORE TO HOPE SMITH THAN MEETS THE EYE

BY PAIGE BOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY OLIVIA GRAHAM

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Fashion editor: Katherine Lande Hair and makeup: Colleen Stone, Creative Management, Miami

H4ope Smith loves checklists. Among the achievements she has tallied: sashaying down international catwalks, launching a medical spa, and creating and hosting the Canadian television program Inside Fashion

But there are people who ignore this and focus on the two days of her life in 2009 when she posed for a Playboy magazine cover and centerfold.

“People love to ask questions about visiting the Playboy Mansion and what it was like to know Hugh Hefner,” says Hope, who also researched, wrote, and self-published the pregnancy and childbirth book Your Body is Magic in 2022. “But nobody wants to know about any of my travel for Fashion Week. Nobody asks about Inside Fashion, which was an idea I had and then pitched and convinced people to put money into it. It’s reductive, because I’ve gotten more recognition for the way I’ve shown up and looked than for the ideas I’ve had in my own mind.”

However, ever since Hope launched her luxury skin care line Mutha in 2019, that seems to be changing. What began as Hope’s kitchen-based quest to reverse her pregnancy stretch marks has grown into a major business that has earned this mother of four accolades that include an “Inspiring Female Founder” designation from Forbes in 2020. She’s not the only Forbes-honored CEO in the house; in 2017, the magazine listed her husband, Robert F. Smith of Vista Equity Partners, as one of the “100 Greatest Living Business Minds.” The secret to Hope’s success? Putting her head down and doing the work, one action item at a time.

Born Hope Dworaczyk in the small town of Port Lavaca, Texas, Hope says that by age 8 she was dreaming of living in New York City. She wasn’t sure how she’d get there, but by the time she was 11, she was 5 feet, 10 inches tall and very skinny, so people told her she should model.

“Nobody looked at me and said I should be a doctor or an astrophysicist,” Hope says. “Now that I have daughters, I’m conscious of not commenting on looks or anything like that, because I know how words can shape realities.”

After finishing high school in two years, Hope won Miss Teen Texas in 2000 and a one-year scholarship from a modeling agency in Dallas. That agency connected her with Wilhelmina Models in New York, which then got her work with high-fashion brands including Balenciaga, Patek Philippe, Elie Saab, and Versace.

There was no going back to Port Lavaca. But Hope knew that modeling wouldn’t last forever, so she started thinking about what her next act might involve. She earned her aesthetician’s license and, in 2005, opened a medical spa in Houston, where she played multiple roles, including copywriter and website builder. A year later, she launched Inside Fashion, before selling the spa in 2007. Inside Fashion led to other television opportunities, such as an appearance on Celebrity Apprentice, and an eventual move to Los Angeles. Not long after she relocated, she met Robert at a movie event. She spoke to him briefly and thought he was the most interesting person in the room, but she lost track of him in the crowd.

“Three months later, I was sitting in the

front row at a jazz festival in L.A. and Robert was right there next to me with his friend, [film director] Deon Taylor,” she recalls. “When I walked in, he told Deon he was going to marry me, [but] we left without exchanging info.”

Hope wasn’t sure if she’d see Robert again. But the next morning she was at The Peninsula hotel in Beverly Hills when she spotted him walking toward an SUV.

“I ran up to him and said, ‘I don’t know why, but our paths keep crossing, and I just have this feeling we’re supposed to know each other,’” she says. “I gave him my number. Back then, I didn’t know anything about him or about what he did. But from that moment on, we were pen pals and friends.”

As their friendship turned into something more, Robert says he was charmed by Hope’s emotional intelligence.

“Hope is very smart and has keen insights about people, probably because of the environment she was thrust into as a model,” he says. “That was very interesting to me.”

In July 2015, they married on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Robert had been eyeing Palm Beach real estate for years, but Hope didn’t understand where the island would fit into their lifestyle until she became pregnant with her first son, Hendrix. Raising children in a big city felt about as daunting as the stretch marks she feared she’d develop. The one thing she could control: using her aesthetician training to create a clean, filler-free body butter that would prevent stretch marks and help her feel comfortable in her own skin.

After researching the ingredients of other stretch mark creams on the market, Hope

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ordered raw ingredients and began blending batch after batch of body butter in her kitchen. Two hundred batches later, Hope believed she had a great product on her hands. Every time a friend got pregnant, they’d ask for a container of the magical elixir.

“Word spread like wildfire, because it works,” she says.

The product jockeyed for attention with the many other facets of Hope’s life. She recalls being on vacation, mentally composing a list of the ingredients she’d need to order, when she’d get a call that someone else needed her body butter. Finally, Hope’s friend Cassandra

Grey, founder of the luxury beauty retailer Violet Grey, advised her to turn her product into a brand.

“I admired how seriously she took what she was doing and how uncompromising she was in her approach to doing it,” Grey says. “I knew it had come to a point where she was giving this product to friends and to her husband, who said it was the best moisturizer he had ever used.”

As Hope teased the impending launch of a brand that would become known as Mutha—a name she chose because it felt bold and independent—a young New Yorker named Lauren Kerlin watched

the soon-to-be beauty mogul’s Instagram account with interest.

“I sent her a [direct message] and said I have a lot of love for skin care, so if you’re ever hiring an assistant, here’s my résumé,” Kerlin recalls. “I shot my shot, as they say, and she hired me a week later.”

Hope admired Kerlin’s pluck, and her indispensable ways became crucial as Mutha brought its first two products—the body butter and a body oil—to market in 2019. At this point, Hope and Robert had already brought a second son, Legend, into the world, and were about to welcome twin girls Zya and Zuri, who were born via a surrogate.

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Also in 2019, the Smiths moved to Palm Beach and have since fallen in love with the island’s languid lifestyle. Still, not a minute of Hope’s day goes to waste. She drops her sons off at school for chess practice by 6:45 a.m., before returning home by 7:05 to wake her daughters at 7:15.

“Every day they get full-on glamsquad hair by Mom,” Hope says. “They head to school at 8 a.m. and then I come back home for meetings and other calls.

Sometimes I work from home in sweats. But sometimes I’m traveling to New York and trying to come home that night or the next night. The kids don’t like it if I have to leave. It’s a very big thing. When I’m home, we have dinner together at the same time every night, and then I put the kids to bed.”

Hope understands that try as she might, she can’t do it all, but that different things on different days get her all. However, Grey says that Hope “seem-

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Hope loves fashion and has curated a collection of thousands of items spanning four closets around the United States. “It’s a part of my life that brings me joy,” she says of fashion and the thrill of the hunt. Among her finds are the Hermès Himalayan Birkin 30 and multiple exotic Lady Dior bags. A recent treasured acquisition occurred during a trip to London.

“I had been trying to source a pair of nude-colored Chanel rainboots with the white logo for six months,” she says. “But I found a pair at Harrods that were on hold until 12. The person in the shoe department told me it was technically past 12, so I paid for the shoes and continued to look around.

A man walked in four minutes after 12, saying he had come to pick up a pair of Chanel rainboots that were on hold for his wife. I couldn’t skirt out of there fast enough.”

Hope also appreciates a good statement piece. For the 2024 Super Bowl, she carried a pink Judith Leiber football clutch, complete with white crystals where the stitching would traditionally be. “It’s not practical at all,” she notes, “but I love it.”

ingly shows up for everyone.” One of the ways she does that is through philanthropy. She and Robert give to such organizations as Foster Love, Unlikely Heroes, The Bail Project, and The Conscious Kid. Mutha also donates 5 percent of full-priced sales to International Medical Corps for midwife and nurse education programs in countries where maternal mortality rates are highest.

In 2024, Hope will launch five new Mutha products (among them a face cleanser and an eye cream) and add new retailers in the United States, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This is manageable for her, especially with the kids, and it boosts her chances of getting every item on her to-do list crossed off.

“I’ll just feel disappointed in myself if I can’t check off everything,” she says. “I’m very much a ‘let’s get it done and move on to the next project’ type of person.” «

TAKEOVER PALM BEACH

PBI’s food editor travels to New York City to attend a showcase of Palm Beach County chefs at Platform by the James Beard Foundation. Here, she shares insight into the experience as well as the flavors, ingredients, personalities, trends, and themes that are setting a new culinary standard in the region.

By Mary Murray | Photography by Eric Vitale Photography

My husband and I follow a short list of commandments when we travel. Chief among them is this: thou shalt not eat something thou can get at home. Well, color me a sinner because I recently visited New York City with the intent to do just that.

In late July 2023, some of Palm Beach County’s most acclaimed chefs descended upon Hudson River Park’s Pier 57 to present “A Taste of the Palm Beaches,” hosted by Discover The Palm Beaches and Platform by the James Beard Foundation (Platform by JBF). Across four days, these chefs—including Lindsay

Discover The Palm Beaches teamed up with Platform by JBF to present “A Taste of the Palm Beaches,” featuring James Beard–nominated chefs Lindsay Autry, Jeremy Ford, Pushkar Marathe, and Clay Conley (left) as well as Tim Lipman. Across the series, the chefs shared dishes that reflect their cooking and the cuisine of the Palm Beaches. These included Conley’s Jersey tomato salad (above left) and Ford’s Atlantic salmon with summer zucchini, shiitake sofrito, and an herbaceous coconut emulsion (above right).

Autry, Clay Conley, Jeremy Ford, Tim Lipman, and Pushkar Marathe—shared dishes that exemplify not only their personal approaches to cooking, but also the exciting growth that has occurred across the Palm Beaches in recent years.

“We wanted to bring a taste of the Palm Beaches to New York City, which is our largest market of travelers to our destination,” says Erika Constantine, vice president of marketing for Discover The Palm Beaches. “With so many award-winning chefs in our area, we knew we had something special to tout and showcase, and wanted to make sure our audience knew about our first-rate culinary scene.”

A lot has changed in Palm Beach County dining in the last decade, with a noticeable uptick in restaurant openings occurring within the last three years, spurred by an influx of new residents from larger metropolises. I moved here in 2012. At the time, of the five

chefs who participated in “A Taste of the Palm Beaches,” only Conley and Lipman were operating their current restaurants.

As Constantine notes, the Palm Beaches now boast restaurants by chefs whose other ventures have earned Michelin stars (among them Ford, Daniel Boulud, Mauro Colagreco, Akira Back, and Fabio Trabocchi) and is home to many James Beard Award semifinalists for Best Chef South. In fact, in 2023, the Palm Beaches had five James Beard–nominated chefs, more than any other destination in Florida. “Palm Beach County is attracting these talented, world-renowned chefs to open outposts or original restaurant concepts, and [we’re] also becoming known for our homegrown chefs, making us a burgeoning foodie destination,” Constantine adds.

One such 2023 James Beard nominee is Marathe, who runs Stage Kitchen & Bar and Ela Curry & Cocktails with his business part-

“ I WANTED TO SHOWCASE ALL THE DISHES THAT MAKE US WHO WE ARE ... WE NOT ONLY SHOWCASED OUR RESTAURANTS AND TALENT BUT ALSO THE BOUNTY OF INGREDIENTS WE HAVE AROUND HERE.” —Pushkar Marathe

ner, Andy Dugard. The pair opened Stage in February 2020 and weathered the worst of the pandemic to establish one of the county’s most celebrated eateries; USA Today listed Stage among its “Restaurants of the Year” for 2024.

One common belief about Floridians is that very few of us are actually from Florida. But I have found that such heterogeneity has greatly contributed to the culinary thumbprint of the Palm Beaches. Just look at Marathe. A native of Nagpur, India, Marathe cut his teeth in South Florida, working with mentor Dean Max and forging relationships with such fellow chefs as Ford and Niven Patel, who recently opened NiMo in Tequesta. Now, he is blending influences from both of his homelands to arrive at a global cuisine all his own. For his “A Taste of the Palm Beaches” dinner, Marathe wanted to give a glimpse of these signatures, inspired by the flavors of India and his favorite Floridian ingredients.

“Usually, for dinners like this, I’m always trying to create a new experience, something people have never had,” he says. “But for this, I wanted to showcase all the dishes that make us who we are at Stage and Ela. We not only showcased our restaurants and talent but also the bounty of ingredients we have around here.

A sense of teamwork was palpable in the Platform by JBF open show kitchen, with participating chefs jumping on the line to support their colleagues during their meals. Ford (far left) helped out longtime friend Marathe (left), while Lipman acted as sous chef for Autry and vice versa (above). Conley brought a small team from Palm Beach with him to New York, including Michael Chavez who serves as executive chef at Buccan (above left).

We shipped local fish all the way to New York, [and] I flew in with lychees and fresh mangoes.”

The lychees (donated by Naga Gardens in Loxahatchee Groves) materialized in Marathe’s Lychee Ceviche, a playful, vegetarian spin on a Peruvian dish that is typically made with fish or shellfish. It was a favorite of Terence Harvey, who serves as executive sous chef with Platform by JBF and helped to coordinate the logistics within the open show kitchen.

“James Beard is just really happy to have everyone here,” says Harvey. “Everyone is so talented, and we got a lot of different types of food. Pushkar has strong Indian flavors. Jeremy Ford does Mediterranean-style cuisine. Chef Conley has some Japanese flavors. And Lindsay was the truest of the South.”

Marathe wanted to bring his global flavors and Floridian ingredients to Manhattan. Highlights from his multicourse meal included (clockwise from center left) Bang Bang Cauliflower with mushrooms, paneer, mint, and cilantro; Niman Ranch Iberian Duroc pork collar with onion seed, fennel, and tomato, paired with seeded naan; and Lychee Ceviche, made with Naga Gardens lychees, cucumber, coconut leche de tigre, and Thai chili.

The South was a focus of Autry’s “Southern Hospitality” Sunday brunch, which closed out the series. The menu captured Autry’s North Carolinian roots as well as her newfound home of Palm Beach County. Mains included Florida shrimp with barbecue nage and Scotch eggs, both served with speckled grits laced with aged Vermont cheddar and charred scallions.

“The Scotch egg is something that I love,” says Autry, who helms Honeybelle inside PGA National Resort. “My mom used to make them when I was growing up, and it was something that we only did on certain occasions because there is a lot of work involved.”

She finished the meal with Atlantic Beach Pie, the perfect marriage of her past and present. This “North Carolina version of a key lime pie,” as she describes it, recalls the fried seafood restaurants that dot the state’s coast. She cradled the lemony filling within a sea salt cracker crust and dressed it with accents of honeybell, a type of orange native to the Palm Beaches and the inspiration behind the name of Autry’s restaurant.

A three-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef South, Autry is particularly well-positioned to represent the Palm Beaches on a national stage as she and her husband, David Sabin, own and produce the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, which takes place annually in December. For this meal, Sabin took on the title of “reluctant sous chef,” notes Autry, working in the kitchen alongside the not-so-reluctant Tim Lipman.

The day before, Autry and Sabin donned their aprons as Lipman’s sous chefs during Saturday’s lunch service. Though his Coolinary restaurant is a North County fixture (it’s a go-to birthday dinner spot in my family), this was Lipman’s first time working with the James Beard Foundation. “I’m here to cook what I cook at home,” Lipman says. “I want to bring Coolinary to New York.”

Autry’s menu sang with influences from North Carolina and Palm Beach County, as seen in her main of Scotch eggs, Florida shrimp, and loaded speckled grits (below) and her Atlantic Beach Pie with candied honeybells (above right).

One of just two participating chefs raised in Florida, Lipman worked for the Little Moir’s restaurant group before branching out on his own. Now, he runs Coolinary alongside his wife, Jenny, who serves as general manager. This family-centric model is another defining characteristic of many of the county’s most popular restaurants. Other standouts include Matthew and Aliza Byrne’s Kitchen in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Wendy Tilkaran and Evita Thomas’ Chunkay in Riviera Beach, Jacob and Nadia Bickelhaupt’s Konro in Flamingo Park, and Michael and Melanie Hackman’s Aioli in southern West Palm (where I can be found at least once a week). Jeremy and Cindy Bearman operate Oceano Kitchen in Lake Worth Beach and were both 2023 nominees for Best Chef South.

A New Englander by birth, Clay Conley is firmly entrenched in Floridian food and agriculture. While he currently resides in a farmhouse near Gainesville, he is still active at his Palm Beach County restaurants, which include Buccan and Imoto on Palm Beach and Grato in West Palm Beach.

Left column, from top: Autry’s fried green tomato salad with burrata and pepper jelly; she was joined in the kitchen by Lipman, her husband, David Sabin, and Jen Forsythe, who served as general manager of Autry’s former restaurant, The Regional. Right column, from top: Lipman’s lunch included a cornbread dessert with caramelized peaches, saffron honey, and whipped cream, plus smoked chickenpork sausage with roasted radishes and whipped feta yogurt.

Conley was present during Lipman’s lunch, prepping for his “The Best of Buccan” dinner for the same evening. Much like Autry, Conley snuck “nods to the homeland” into his menu, merging influences from his childhood in Maine with dishes that have become synonymous with Buccan—arguably the most lauded restaurant in Palm Beach, if not the entire county. Passed hors d’oeuvres included such Buccan favorites as Conley’s tuna crisps and short rib empanadas, as well as grilled carrot steamed buns that hinted at the chef’s recent embrace of plant-based eating.

“

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE NEW SPACE [AND] HAVING EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER NEED AS A CHEF AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. THE INTERACTION AND BEAUTIFUL DIALOGUE WITH THE GUESTS WAS THE BEST.”

—Jeremy Ford Conley began his “The

Other

included

“When I think of summer fish, being from New England, I always think of striped bass,” says Conley.

At Buccan, diners are encouraged to share many small plates, and Conley’s family-style dinner mirrored that prompt. Starters included Maine lobster ceviche with coconut, fish sauce, lime, Florida mango, and avocado (a true mash-up of the Pine Tree State and the Sunshine State), plus a Jersey tomato salad with Mecox Bay Sigit cheese, tarragon, and Minus 8 vinegar. “That’s about as simple as I can cook,” Conley says of the salad.

His wild striped bass with chanterelle mushrooms and summer corn was another throwback to New England summers, while his

fonduta ravioli with Australian black winter truffles was a stick-to-your-ribs masterpiece befitting the decadence of Palm Beach. Whereas Conley (a seven-time nominee for Best Chef South) represents the first wave of chefs to put the Palm Beaches on the foodie map, Jeremy Ford—who kicked off the series—is one of the area’s most recent attractions. A Jacksonville native, Ford now lives in Miami. In 2022, he was nominated for Best Chef South and his Miami Beach restaurant, Stubborn Seed, was awarded a Michelin star. With help from a locally based team, Ford operates PGA National’s The Butcher’s Club, his homage to traditional steak house trappings, reimagined for the twenty-first-century palate.

For Ford, chef comradery and guest interaction are paramount. He traveled to New York with a cadre of young chefs—including executive chef Dallas Wynne—who spearhead and execute day-to-day operations at The Butcher’s Club. This type of mentorship and sense of community is another throughline in the Palm Beach County restaurant scene. Established chefs are quick to give credit to those who make the magic happen behind the scenes and clear paths for their

Best of Buccan” dinner—one of the series’ most anticipated meals— with such passed bites as tuna crisps (above), a mainstay on Buccan’s menu.

standouts

Maine lobster ceviche (top right) and wild striped bass (left).

advancement. (A prominent example is Rick Mace, a Daniel Boulud protégé who went on to open Tropical Smokehouse and earn a Best Chef South nod in 2023.) And much like the space at Platform by JBF, many of the participating chefs have a chef’s counter in their restaurants, where guests can ask questions as their courses are fired.

“I absolutely loved the new space [and] having everything you could ever need as a chef at your fingertips,” Ford says of the Platform kitchen. “The interaction and beautiful dialogue with the guests was the best.”

Education is also at the forefront of Platform by JBF, which provides visiting chefs with help from talented up-and-comers, such as Terence Harvey. “I feel like I’m still trying to home in on my style of cooking,” he says, “so getting to see all these different types of cuisine is really nice.”

Attendees at the various meals ranged from former and seasonal Palm Beach County residents who wanted a taste of home, to curious foodies with little to no knowledge of the region. This mix reflected not only the joy of such events—where the discovery of new chefs and friends makes for a memorable eve-

ning—but of the mission behind Platform by JBF. While the foundation’s James Beard House in the West Village is its most well-known piece of real estate, the Platform operates as a satellite show kitchen, event space, and educational hub inside Market 57, a food hall curated under the foundation’s guidance. Here, nestled between the Hudson River, Little Island, and Chelsea, culinary enthusiasts from all over the country can engage with the individuals who are defining America’s food culture.

It’s not groundbreaking to say that New York City has been at the forefront of that culture for the better part of the last century. Currently, there are some 25,000 restaurants across the city’s five boroughs, and the metropolis has numerous iconic dishes, from pizza to the bodega bacon, egg, and cheese (I was sure to sneak one in during my visit). NYC is also leaps ahead of the Palm Beaches when it comes to ethnic diversity, though the region is making progress.

But as demographics shift toward midsize

cities, restaurateurs and chefs alike are embracing smaller markets, a locavore ethos, and the regional flavors that define such areas. Could Palm Beach County be the country’s next great food destination, Michelin stars and all? That remains to be seen. Even as I enjoy watching it grow, I’m keeping an eye on the stars who put us on the culinary map in the first place. «

Ford kicked off his meal with white water clams with carrot vinaigrette and Thai basil froth (top left) and shrimp and lobster toast with Wagyu beef katsu (left). He progressed to plated courses including summer corn pasta with Australian winter truffle (above) and a Butcher’s Club Feast with Macallan-aged Wagyu beef, family-style sides, and Ford’s Four Sauces (top).

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HoneyCocktails GETTING BUZZED

With a provenance older than the cocktail itself, honey has been a beloved natural sweetener for centuries. With its floral notes and viscous texture, honey adds depth and complexity to recipes and fosters unique enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that bestow a slew of health benefits.

From classic sips like the Hot Toddy to the Prohibition-era Bee’s Knees and modern favorites such as Penicillin, there is a rich history and vast culture around honey cocktails. Discover the buzz for yourself with these bee-witching libations.

BY JULES ARON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GYORGY PAPP

Hive Five

This classic old-fashioned is reimagined with the essence of the hive. The richness of honey is infused with seductive notes of rose and the earthiness of pollen, which coats the rim of this sophisticated sip.

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. bourbon

3/4 oz. rose honey syrup (recipe below)

2 dashes apple bitters

Honey and pollen to rim glass

Orange peel to garnish (optional)

» Rim a glass with honey and pollen, and set aside. In a mixing glass, stir together the bourbon, rose honey syrup, and apple bitters. Pour into the rimmed glass and garnish with a classic twist of orange.

ROSE HONEY

SYRUP INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup honey

1 tbsp. dried rosebuds

» Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Remove from heat, let steep, and then strain. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

BUY LOCAL

Support your local beekeepers in their hard work to spread the benefits of honey and provide the best quality product in the state. In Palm Beach County, look no further than Palm Beach Creamed Honey. Al Salopek and Sierra Malnove are dedicated beekeepers who craft pure, raw, unfiltered creamed honey, some flavored with ingredients such as lemon, lime, cinnamon, jalapeño, ginger, and turmeric. (creamedhoney.com)

e Sweetest Sting

The combination of spicy ginger and exotic citrus notes gives this bright, effervescent drink a lively punch of flavor, while the golden nectar offers subtle sweetness like no other. Garnish with a cube of honeycomb, allowing it to drip playfully into your glass.

INGREDIENTS

2-3 fresh ginger slices

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1/4 oz. chamomile honey syrup (recipe below)

1/2 oz. dry vermouth

1 oz. Amaro Nonino

1 bottle Fever Tree Sparkling Lime and Yuzu Soda

An assortment of citrus wheels to garnish

» Muddle the slices of fresh ginger in a shaker, then add all other ingredients except the soda. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a wine glass filled with fresh ice. Top with sparkling soda. Garnish with an assortment of citrus wheels and enjoy the sweetness of the sting.

CHAMOMILE HONEY

SYRUP INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup orange blossom honey

1/2 cup water

2 tbsp. dried chamomile flowers or 4 tea bags

» Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Remove from heat, let steep, and then strain. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT HONEY FOR YOUR COCKTAIL

The flavor possibilities of honey and spirit pairings can be highly nuanced, and the best pairing is up to your palate. However, with more than 300 honey varietals produced in the United States, all sourced from different botanicals, the options can seem overwhelming. Here are a few suggestions:

• Dark rum pairs well with Florida mangrove honey, given its complementing notes of butterscotch.

• Floral gins benefit from a more delicate orange blossom honey.

• Scotch and bourbons play well with a rich buckwheat honey, with notes of chocolate, coffee, and molasses.

• For more vegetal cocktails that use agave spirits like tequila or mezcal, try a honey with grassy undertones such as an alfalfa honey.

Bear Necessities

This sparkling number features fresh berries, plums, and a honey bear ice pop that acts as a whimsical garnish and adds a delicate sapor as it melts. It’s a satisfying sipper that we hope Baloo would approve of.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup blackberries

1/2 cup raspberries

1 cup plum slices

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. honey syrup Prosecco

» To make the honey bear ice pops, place all ingredients (except the Prosecco) in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into molds and freeze for 4-6 hours. Place an ice bear in a glass and top with Prosecco. Serve immediately.

HANGOVER CURE?

Sure, honey is a sweet and tasty superfood with antibacterial and antiviral properties that can boost your immune system and fight sickness, but did you know it could also prevent your next hangover? The natural sugars in honey help the alcohol metabolize in the body and prevent sudden changes in blood sugar levels. A tablespoon before bed and again in the morning can help seal the deal.

Buzz Worthy

This exotic blend of mezcal, mango, and passion fruit, complemented with a touch of honey, will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. For an elevated experience, coat the rim with lightly toasted black sesame seeds, adding aroma and drama to the glass.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 oz. mezcal

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. salted honey sesame orgeat (recipe below)

1/2 oz. passion fruit puree

1/2 oz. mango juice Honey and toasted black sesame seeds to rim glass

» Rim the glass with honey and sesame seeds, and set aside. Add all ingredients to a mixing tin with ice and shake well. Strain into your rimmed glass with a large ice cube.

SALTED HONEY SESAME ORGEAT

1 1/2 cups sesame seeds

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup honey

Pinch Maldon Salt

1/2 tsp. orange blossom water

» In a food processor, finely grind the sesame seeds. Combine the remaining ingredients (except the orange blossom water) in a small pot and bring to a boil. Add the ground sesame seeds and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add the orange blossom water and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 12 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Bee-Witched

This elegant variation on the Bee’s Knees boasts a delightful twist. The sweetness of ripe pear is enhanced by the aromatic notes of lavender and vibrant butterfly pea flowers, creating a sensory experience that is nothing short of enchanting. Yet, it’s the locally sourced honey that infuses this cocktail with its irresistible sweetness and steals the show in this beauty.

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. gin

1 oz. fresh pear juice

3/4 oz. butterfly pea and lavender honey syrup (recipe below)

3/4 oz. fresh Meyer lemon juice

Honey and lavender and/or cornflower petals to rim glass

Dehydrated and butterfly pea–infused pear slices to garnish (optional)

» Rim a coupe glass in honey and dip in mixture of lavender and/or cornflower petals, and set aside. Add all remaining ingredients to a mixing tin with ice and shake well. Strain into the rimmed coupe glass and garnish with a dehydrated pear slice.

BUTTERFLY PEA AND LAVENDER HONEY SYRUP

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup wildflower honey

1/2 cup water

1 tbsp. dried butterfly pea flowers

1 tbsp. culinary-grade dried lavender

» Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Remove from heat, let steep, and then strain. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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BOLD FLAVORS, COOL COCKTAILS, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

LIBATIONS

WINNER TAKE ALL

Last fall, some of the county’s most talented bartenders and mixologists competed in the first annual Palm Beach Illustrated SIP Awards. To kick off the three-tier battle, PBI invited readers to vote on more than three dozen entries. Six mixologists moved on to the second round, a cocktail crafting contest at Coolinary in Palm Beach Gardens. The soldout affair saw the semi-finalists mix it up for the chance to advance to the finals at the sixteenth annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting in early December.

Hauk Cornell of Galley at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Elizabeth Williams of Stage Kitchen & Bar in Palm Beach Gardens, and Jenna Crum of Florie’s inside the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach made the cut. I was joined by fellow judges Robert Irvine and Gregory Genias (aka Bootleg Greg) to select the winning cocktail, which the finalists

crafted live at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in front of more than 2,000 attendees. The competition was presented by Irvine’s Spirits and emceed by local news personality Jay Cashmere and Mo Foster and Sally Sevareid of The Mo & Sally Show on Kool 105.5.

Ultimately, Crum’s Saffron Sour, a bright and rich gin cocktail with notes of vanilla, saffron, and cardamom, finished with fresh saffron leaves, won the judges over.

In partnership with the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, the SIP Awards will continue to celebrate the finest bars and restaurants in the Palm Beaches, while also honoring local hospitality professionals for their dedication and innovation in creating exceptional experiences for their guests. Follow us on social media (@pbillustrated) and online (palmbeachillustrated.com) for your chance to nominate or compete in 2024. —Jules Aron

JULES ARON

MICHAEL PISARRI

MICHAEL PISARRI

Jenna Crum (below left) took home the first annual SIP Awards trophy for her Saffron Sour (inset).

From left: Terry Duffy, Robert Irvine, Bootleg Greg, Jenna Crum, Sally Sevareid, Jules Aron, Jay Cashmere, Mo Foster

Cooking to Win

FROM THE EMERALD ISLE TO HELL’S KITCHEN, CHEF RYAN O’SULLIVAN SHARES HIS KITCHENTO-TELEVISION CULINARY JOURNEY

BY MARY MURRAY

Cooking is in Ryan O’Sullivan’s blood. His father and great-grandfather were chefs, and he grew up watching culinary competitions on television and idolizing chef Gordon Ramsay. His career came full circle when he not only appeared on season 22 of Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen but won the whole thing. Originally from Ireland, O’Sullivan now resides in Palm Beach Gardens and is the chef de cuisine at Solstice, a modern Italian restaurant inside The Country Club at Mirasol PBI caught up with O’Sullivan to discuss his experience on the show and more. (mirasolcc.com)

XPBI: What are some of your earliest memories of cooking?

O’Sullivan: My earliest memories of cooking were probably at like 7 or 8. We used to do a lot of fishing and hunting because we lived in rural Cork city. We would catch fish, and my father would show me how to clean them and fillet them. It would be super simple—just garlic, butter, and some fish. By our house, we had rainbow trout. Just the insight of being able to catch something, take it home, clean it, and cook it—that’s what got me hooked on cooking. No pun intended.

What was the most challenging aspect of cooking on Hell’s Kitchen?

Probably not being able to taste the final dish. I wish we had time to do that, but we didn’t get to taste the final product. I don’t think any dish that we made was something that we had done before. That was pretty tough, to have to put up a dish and not being able to taste if it was seasoned properly or the spices were correct. Now, you’ve tasted every single aspect of it, but not together as a whole.

What lesson from the show do you feel you’ll use moving forward?

I learned a different way of how to treat

people in the kitchen, be nicer, and be a better leader. Leadership is definitely something I took away from it. I ran a kitchen before I went in and I’m still running the same kitchen now, but I can tell everybody in there has come along leaps and bounds in the last two years because I have changed as a leader.

What was a signature dish that you were able to share on the show?

I think of the dish from episode one, which was the roasted veal tenderloin with heirloom carrot puree, rosemary demi-glace, and salsa verde–roasted Tokyo turnips. The theme was meat and two veg … [which is] what a lot of people around Ireland grew up eating. We always had some sort of protein, two vegetables, and a sauce. Veal tenderloin is a beautiful cut that I first had when I came to America, but it’s also a cheap cut because it’s not big enough to use in a restaurant setting; it’s usually something you have at home. I just wanted to highlight that and some of my favorite vegetables that were in season. I wanted to highlight what my childhood dinners were like.

What are some staple ingredients that you always have at home?

Kerrygold butter, No. 1. Butter plays a big part in a chef’s life, and Kerrygold is my goto butter or fat content. Some good olive oil is always on hand; I like to use Colavita cold-pressed olive oil. [And] as much as I make pasta, we eat a lot of pasta here.

IN THE KITCHEN

OPENINGS

TUTTO IN FAMIGLIA

Earlier this year, the Chicagobased Rosebud Restaurant Group opened Mia Rosebud in downtown Boca Raton, marking the group’s first foray outside Illinois. Established in 1976, the group is known for hearty portions of century-old Italian family recipes. Think: stuffed mushrooms, rigatoni alla vodka, and eggplant Parmesan, plus a selection of Prime steaks and chops. The Boca location also hosts happy hour food and drink specials, Monday through Friday, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. (rosebudrestaurants.com) —M.M.

A selective guide to Palm Beach-area restaurants

THE LISTINGS

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 entrées under $25

$$ Most entrées $25-$40

$$$ Most entrées $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

AMERICAN

AIOLI Everything is made in-house at this family-owned eatery makes. 7434 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (aioliwpb.com) $

BAR 25 This hip new 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 food, including vegetarian selections. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (batchsouthernkitchen.com) $

BELLE & MAXWELL’S This charming bistro serves dishes in comfortable surroundings. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (belleandmaxwells.com) $

BERRY FRESH CAFÉ These family-run restaurants specialize in breakfast and brunch favorites made using farm-fresh ingredients. 11658 U.S. Hwy. 1, Palm Beach Gardens; 3755 Military Trail, Jupiter; 1429 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart; 1718 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West (berryfresh.cafe) $

BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN Enjoy craft beer, specialty cocktails, and distinctly Floridian cuisine at this seaside gem at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$

BRICK & BARREL Chef David Schroeder’s gastropub favors comfort food and healthy options. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, Jupiter (brickandbarrelpub.com) $$

CAFÉ CHARDONNAY The American menu is dotted with influences from Latin America and Asia. 4533 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (cafechardonnay.com) $$$

CITRUS GRILLHOUSE Chef Scott Varricchio turns out artfully prepared bistro dishes. 1050 Easter Lily Lane, Vero Beach (citrusgrillhouse.com) $$

DRIFTWOOD This creative eatery specializes in innovative Florida fare and fun cocktails. 2005 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (driftwoodboynton.com) $$

FARMER’S TABLE A farm-to-table eatery 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 Sharing prime ingredients prepared in a wood-fire grill. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, West Palm Beach (fernstreetwpb.com) $$$

FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR Chef Jimmy Mills shows off his knack for crafting unusual plates. 6299 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (friestocaviar.com) $$

GALLEY Stop by the Hilton West Palm Beach for grilled delicacies with a coastal flair. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (galleywestpalmbeach.com) $$

THE GROVE Northern California’s food and wine culture takes center stage at this upscale eatery. 187 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (thegrovedelray.com) $$

HENRY’S Serving American comfort food. 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach (henrysofbocaraton.com) $$

HONEYBELLE Inside PGA National Resort, chef Lindsay Autry presents a whimsical take on Old Florida cuisine. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$

THE HOUSE Chef Jason Van Bomel showcases his South Florida roots at this eatery at The Park. 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach (thehousewestpalm.com) $$

SAVOR

TRY THIS

Hummus CRAWL

International Hummus Day is May 13, and what better way to celebrate than by sampling the delicious spread at spots across Palm Beach County? Here are a few of our favorites.

Mana Greek Fusion, Jupiter. Locals swear by this vibrant spot inside Harbourside Place. Mana makes its hummus from garbanzo and northern beans, and also has a robust menu of Greek dishes, from tableside tzatziki service to stuffed grape leaves and moussaka. (managreekfusion.com)

Christopher’s Kitchen, Palm Beach Gardens. Known for its vast plant-based offerings, Christopher’s Kitchen serves its hummus with crudités and gluten-free pita. It tops the spread with tahini cream and zhug,

HOWLEY’S This circa-1950 diner serves tried-andtrue classics. 4700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/howleys) $

MAX’S GRILLE Max’s Grille has been attracting a wide legion of fans since 1991 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (maxsgrille.com) $$

NEVS BARBECUE Taste a true Texan brisket and more at this authentic spot. 9910 Alternate A1A Unit 709, Palm Beach Gardens (nevsbarbecue.com) $

THE OFFICE This hip gastropub offers remarkably good comfort food. 201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (theofficedelray.com) $$

PELICAN CAFÉ This charming restaurant boasts a New England ambience. 612 U.S. Hwy. 1, Lake Park (thepelicancafe.com) $$

a Middle Eastern hot sauce of sorts, traditionally made with green herbs and chilies. (christopherskitchenfl.com)

The Mediterranean Market & Deli, West Palm Beach. A go-to lunch spot for those who live and work in downtown West Palm, this market makes and sells numerous authentic dips, pies, salads, wraps, and more. The hot and spicy hummus is a must-try. (mediterraneanmarketanddeli.com)

Amar Mediterranean Bistro, Delray Beach. In addition to a classic hummus mezze, you can enhance your chickpea puree with chicken shawarma or lamb. Be sure to save room for dessert—hello, baklava! (amardelray.com)

Medi Terra, Boca Raton. The best way to experience this family-run restaurant is to share many small dishes. We recommend the hummus with grilled za’atar pita (of course) as well as the goat cheese–stuffed piquillo peppers and the Galician-style octopus with smoked paprika. (mediterraboca.com) —M.M.

RESTAURANT 44 Creative cuisine is served in a sleek setting. Palm Beach Towers, 44 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach (restaurant44palmbeach.com) $$$

RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON Art enthusiasts come for the exhibitions but stay for the food. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (norton.org) $$ SASSAFRAS This hot spot brings a decadent twist to Southern food. 105 S. Narcissus Ave. #130, West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/locations/sassafras/) $$ SOURBON KITCHEN & BAR Serving contemporary American fare in a botanical atmosphere. 215 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sourbon.com) $$ SURFSIDE DINER This casual breakfast and lunch spot slings classic comfort food. 314 S. County Road, Palm Beach (surfsidediner.com) $

THE TIDES Chef Leanne Kelleher highlights Florida dishes enhanced by global flavors. 3103 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach (tidesofvero.com) $$$

TROPICAL BBQ MARKET The team behind Tropical Smokehouse has brought their signature Florida barbecue to this breakfast and lunch spot. 206 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (eattropical.com) $

TROY’S BARBEQUE Locals return again and again for the superior barbecue. 1920 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (bbqtroys.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) $

ASIAN AND INDIAN

ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites and an array of specialty sushi rolls. 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (alleycatboca.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) $$

BLACKBIRD This modern Asian concept boasts sexy interiors that match its inventive menu. 1511 N. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter (blackbirdmodernasian.com) $$

BOKEN Savor omakase-style sushi and more at this new spot inside the Eau Palm Beach. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$$

COCO SUSHI LOUNGE & BAR See and be seen at this sultry sushi eatery. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208, Delray Beach (cocodelray.com) $$

ELA CURRY & COCKTAILS Pushkar Marathe shares the flavors of his childhood. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (elacurrykitchen.com) $$

IMOTO Chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and a sushi menu that tempts all senses. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (imotopalmbeach.com) $$

JOY NOODLES Order the fresh ramen at this vegetarianfriendly hidden gem. 2200 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (joynoodles.net) $$

LE COLONIAL Discover the French-tinged flavors of Vietnam at this chic outpost. 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (delraybeach.lecolonial.com) $$$

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO Presenting creative pan-Asian plates—from sushi to noodles and curry— in sleek surrounds. 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; 420 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10312 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 204, Wellington; 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (lemongrassasianbistro.com) $$

RED PINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The menu at this Chinese resto boasts authentic family-style dishes. 1 Town Center, Boca Raton (redpineboca.com) $$

STAGE Through small dishes packed with flavor, Stage presents delicious curries, gluten-free veggie options, and more. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (stagepga.com) $$

SUSHI JO Chef Joseph Clark presents a cosmopolitan dining experience. 319 Belvedere Road #112, West Palm Beach; 1800 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach; 14261 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; 640 E. Ocean Ave. #4, Boynton Beach (sushijo.com) $$

FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN

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 cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in The Brazilian Court (cafeboulud.com) $$$

CAFÉ L’EUROPE Café L’Europe offers an impressive wine list, exquisite desserts, and warm hospitality. 331 S. County Road, Palm Beach (cafeleurope.com) $$$

FRENCH GRILL HOUSE French cuisine hits the grill at this outpost by the Delrieu brothers. 427 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach (frenchgrillhouse.com) $$

LA NOUVELLE MAISON Savor light and delicate dishes and indulge in artful and hedonistic desserts. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (lnmbocaraton.com) $$$

PARIS IN TOWN, LE CAFÉ This casual outpost offers pastries, crepes, and more. 11460 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (parisintown.com) $

THE PARISIAN This charming French brasserie presents culinary staples like coq au vin. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.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 boasts more than 30 years of experience in French cuisine. 516 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach (vincentsbistro.com) $$

ITALIAN

ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Built as a replica of a Tuscan villa, Arturo’s presents authentic flavors of Italy in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (arturosrestaurant.com) $$$

BICE Homemade pastas, excellent service, and tiramisu will make you feel like Italy isn’t so far away. 313 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (bice-palmbeach.com) $$$

CAFÉ CENTRO This Northwood Village resto pairs live performances with eclectic Italian fare. 2409 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cafecentrowpb.com) $$

CAFÉ SAPORI This café’s menu offers classics from every region of Italy. 205 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach (cafesaporicorp.com) $$

CUCINA PALM BEACH After indulging in classic Italian dishes, clear your table for the nightclub. 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (cucinapalmbeach.com) $$

IL BELLAGIO The food is stellar and so is the setting. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 124, West Palm Beach (ilbellagio.com) $$

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Offering Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. 5751 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (josephinesofboca.com) $$$

JOSIE’S RISTORANTE This Italian restaurant is known for its classic plates and desserts. 1650 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (josiesristorante.com) $$

LA MASSERIA Serving authentic, uncomplicated Southern Italian plates. 5520 PGA Blvd. Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens (lamasseriapbg.com) $$$

LA VILLETTA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Chef Maria Mirra-Costanza traveled the world before presenting 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) $$

LYNORA’S A true family affair, Lynora’s excels at modernizing classic Italian dishes. 207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 1548 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (lynoras.com) $$

PARADISO RISTORANTE Angelo Romano serves traditional fare along with some surprises. 625 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach (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) $$

PREZZO This popular Italian joint features old favorites alongside modern dishes. 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 5560 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (eatprezzo.com) $$

RENATO’S Renato’s produces first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (renatospalmbeach.com) $$$

VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering both light and hearty Italian delights 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicangelos.com) $$

Photo by: Nick Mele at Princess Yacht America

A TASTE OF PLACE

BY MICHAEL DRAPKIN

I’ll never forget touring the vineyards overlooking the town of Strekov, Slovakia, near sunset. The winemaker opened a fresh vintage of his white wine and served it alongside a crudité of vegetables from his garden with a homemade vinaigrette made with oil from pumpkin seeds he’d harvested. There’s something sublime about eating and drinking locally. Alice Waters advised in the forward to Richard Olney’s Lulu’s Provençal Table to “look first to the garden and vineyard for inspiration.” Today, we can re-create this philosophy by pairing regional wine and food. When it comes to composing these culinary companions, there’s a maxim worth noting: what grows together, goes together. Here are three such suggestions.

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2022 Ameztoi Rubentis Rosé, Getaria, Spain. This spritely rosé from Spain’s Basque region is a pure hydration station. It is a field blend of the indigenous Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza varieties, grown on traditional trellises high on the slopes rising above Getaria. Given the abundant seafood nearby, these wines pair well with fish, including sashimi, squid ink pasta, and the essence of the sea: raw oysters.

12021 Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.  Acclaimed winemaker Elisabetta Fagiuoli reinvigorated this estate (which dates to Roman times) in the 1960s. She embraces the delicate and crisp nature of Vernaccia, and this white wine marries well with panzanella, a salad of tomatoes, cucumber, red and yellow peppers, red onion, basil, Italian bread, and capers tossed with a simple vinaigrette.

LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN

BANKO CANTINA Mexican flavors thrive at this eatery and tequila bar. 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (bankocantina.com) $

CABANA EL REY Cabana offers an array of South American dishes with endless flavor. 105 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cabanaelrey.com) $$

CALAVERAS CANTINA Calveras Cantina provides festive environs for savoring Mexican staples. 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; 409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (calaverascantina.com) $$

CASA CAÑA A nostalgic atmosphere and an eclectic Latin menu separate Casa Caña from the pack. 377 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter (casacana.com) $$ DON RAMON Don Ramon is one of the pioneers to introduce Cuban cuisine to the area. 7101 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (donramonrestaurant.com) $

EL CAMINO Serving divine Mexican soul food. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite #232, West Palm Beach; 15 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach; 5377 Town Center Road Unit #100, Boca Raton (elcaminofla.com) $

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2022 Arnaud Baillot, Burgundy, France. The Burgundy region is the holy grail of Pinot Noir. This airy, red-fruited Pinot is from the overlooked village of Santenay. The simplest and most indulgent pairing is a savory wheel of the Burgundian cheese, Époisses. Make it a complete meal with a fresh baguette and a green salad.

EL FOGONCITO Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine rooted in family recipes and traditions. 711 W. Indiantown Road Suite C4, Jupiter (elfogoncitorestaurant.com) $ PIO PIO Colombian and Peruvian roots come together to create original Latin American eats. 510 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (piopioocean.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) $

ZIPITIOS Zipitios and its beloved tacos and Mexican street food have found a new home in Industry Alley. 2676 Florida Ave., West Palm Beach Beach (instagram. com/zipitios) $

MEDITERRANEAN

BARRIO For Spanish tapas and creative cocktails, look no further than this bar-centric hot spot inside The Square. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (barriowpb.com) $

LA CIGALE La Cigale bills itself as “A Taste of the Mediterranean.” 253 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (lacigaledelray.com) $$$

LEILA RESTAURANT In addition to its many 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) $$

RAW/VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

DARBSTER This vegetarian bistro faithfully re-creates new American dishes with organic ingredients. 8020 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (darbster.com) $

PLANTA A wholly plant-based menu presents vegetarian and vegan options that are sustainable and locally sourced. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 142, West Palm Beach (plantarestaurants.com) $$

PURA VIDA This health food resto offers organic delicacies with modern flair. 460 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 186, West Palm Beach; 440 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 8170 Glades Road Suite K-1, Boca Raton (puravidamiami.com) $

SEAFOOD

50 OCEAN The second floor of Boston’s on the Beach houses an elegant restaurant. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (50ocean.com) $$

THE ATLANTIC GRILLE Located in the Seagate Hotel, this restaurant emphasizes bold and innovative American seafood. 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (seagatedelray.com/dining/atlanticgrille) $$$

BENNY’S ON THE BEACH A beachside dining experience with views of the Atlantic Ocean. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach (bennysonthebeach.com) $$

CAPTAIN CHARLIE’S REEF GRILL This unassuming restaurant packs a punch with a large selection of Cajun-inspired entrées. 12846 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach (captaincharliesreefgrillfl.com) $

COBALT Located inside the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Cobalt presents elegant seafood dishes. 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (cobaltrestaurant.com) $$$

LOCH BAR Stop by for handcrafted cocktails and an array of seafood delights in a classy setting. 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (lochbar.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 Nestled on the waterfront, Prime Catch pairs stunning views with raw bar delights. 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (prime catchboynton.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) $$

SPOTO’S OYSTER BAR Along with satisfying seafood dishes, enjoy specialty cocktails and wines. 4560 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (spotos.com) $$

WATERWAY CAFE Grab a seat at the floating bar to watch the sun set on the Intracoastal. 2300 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (waterwaycafe.com) $$

STEAK HOUSE

ABE & LOUIE’S In addition to serving outstanding beef, Abe & Louie’s features classic New England seafood dishes. 2200 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (abeandlouies.com) $$$

THE CAPITAL GRILLE This successful chain offers classic steak house fare, complemented by a stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 6000 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (thecapital grille.com) $$$

FLAGLER STEAKHOUSE Operated by The Breakers, this elegant steak house offers hand-selected cuts of beef in country club environs. 2 S. County Road, Palm Beach (flaglersteakhousepalmbeach.com) $$$

LEWIS STEAKHOUSE The family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse brings its classic fare and exquisite hospitality to North County. 6390 W. Indiantown Road Suite #59, Jupiter (lewissteakhouse.com) $$$

MEAT MARKET This micro chain offer a dynamic menu and a sexy ambience. 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach; 2000 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton (meatmarket.net) $$$

NICHOLSON MUIR DISTINGUISHED MEATS Stop by to shop for premium beef or stay for a meal. 480 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (nicholsonmuir.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) $$$

SALT 7 Steak is the top draw at this late-night favorite, but make sure to savor the truffle mac and cheese as well as sashimi, specialty sushi rolls, and raw bar bites. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (salt7.com) $$$

STONEWOOD GRILL AND TAVERN At once casual and classy, Stonewood presents a savory menu in an intimate setting. 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (stonewoodgrill.com) $$

SIP WITH PBI

Art in BLOOM

EMBRACE YOUR INNER ARTIST WITH THIS CREATIVE COCKTAIL

BY JULES ARON

Characterized by sun and flowers, the month of May is dedicated to all our motherly figures and art alike. With notable observances such as Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, International Museum Day, and World Drawing Day, the month in bloom serves as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging us to delve into the realms of our imaginations.

Solento Organic Tequila recently celebrated its launch in the Sunshine State with an evening under the stars at The Colony Hotel on Palm Beach. Among the festivities was an on-site “sketch and sip” art experience, led by Solento artist Todd DiCiurcio, that allowed guests to showcase their skills by sketching a model dressed in fashions by Veronica Beard and accessorized with a Solento ridged-glass bottle.

Similarly, in celebration of your own selfexpression, I invite you to pick up a pencil and strike your own creativity. For a little extra liquid courage, mix up this moody sipper, which will spark your vision all month long. X

Paint it Black Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Solento Organic Reposado

3/4 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. fresh cucumber juice

1/2 oz. agave activated charcoal

Floral salt

1/2 oz. organic aloe vera juice

Edible flower to garnish

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Rim a rocks glass with floral salt. Combine all other ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into the salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with an edible flower.

HOME

FROM CITY TO OCEAN, THE FINE ART OF PALM BEACH LIVING

PLAYFUL BANTER

Caroline Rafferty of Caroline Rafferty Interiors gave serious consideration to the fact that she didn’t want this space to be too serious.

“This client has a serious persona and yet a silly sense of humor, so I wanted to play on this for his study,” she says. “There are playful elements incorporated in the room, like the tie-dye striped fabric and

the trapezoid coffee tables that have hidden file storage in the center. There was a serious collection of art that needed to be showcased; we kept it light with an asymmetric styling point of view.”

Rafferty juxtaposed the traditional wood paneling with fun fabrics and a reflective, high-gloss paint to make the room more lustrous. A moon ceiling light adds a whimsical twist, while the client’s love of blue and the home’s proximity to the water inspired its captivating color scheme. Palm Beach (carolinerafferty.com) —Liza Grant Smith DESIGN

HOME

ELEMENTS

BLOCK PARTY

SPARK A SPIRITED DESIGN CONVERSATION WITH COLOR-BLOCKED DECOR

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

OVER THE MOON

The Half Moon Layered Blocks pillow cover (starting at $49) by West Elm will instantly crank up the volume on a muted furniture piece. West Elm, West Palm Beach(westelm.com)

THROW DOWN

Acclaimed artist Hella Jongerius created this multihued Peruvian highland fringed wool throw ($445) for Vitra Design Within Reach, West Palm Beach(dwr.com)

EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE

A favorite of top interior designers, artist Leslie Milsten is well-known for her colorful works of abstract expressionism and color-blocked paintings like this diptych ($3,000). Mecox, West Palm Beach (mecox.com)

HYPNOTIC HEXAGON

PIECES OF WORK

Interior designer Susan LaChance let eye-catching artworks dictate the vibe of this space. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” she says. “Blues and whites are timeless and always refreshing.” Boca Raton (susanlachance.com)

With a mesmerizing pattern and chic acrylic form, this Nicolette Mayer Collection Hex vanity tray ($94) will be a gorgeous addition to any table or shelf. Maison Curated, Boynton Beach (maisoncurated.com)

LOUD AND PROUD

Operating under the motto to “live vivid,” French Bull offers dynamic home accessories, including the Aurora salad plates ($44 for set of six), which are vocal in style yet durable in their melamine construction. Curated Home, Delray Beach (curatedhomenj.com)

A LIGHT TOUCH

The artisan-esque Estel table lamp ($437) from Jamie Young puts a watercolor spin on the traditional colorblocked aesthetic. Palm Bungalow, West Palm Beach (palmbungalow.com)

INSIDE THE LINES

The Massoud handcrafted Lapis color-blocked settee ($3,670) marries sophistication and sass, complete with linen upholstery, a hardwood frame, and nailhead trim. Neiman Marcus, Boca Raton (neimanmarcus.com)

Destination: PARADISE

THESE CHARMING HOTELS HELPED TO SHAPE THE ISLAND’S HOSPITALITY SCENE IN THE MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY

BY MARIE PENNY

For those who wanted to experience the Gilded Age’s “winter playground,” the accommodations of choice were the hotels of Henry Morrison Flagler. First, there was the Royal Poinciana Hotel (1894-1934), reported to be the largest wooden structure in the world at the time. Originally known as The Palm Beach Inn, The Breakers followed soon after in 1896; its third iteration, designed by Schultze & Weaver in 1926, continues to uphold Flagler’s original vision. Aside from these grand palatial settings, there were many humble hotels on the island to accommodate the influx of sunseekers. This month we look at two such spots that, while no longer standing, add to the history of Palm Beach’s hospitality.

2. SHORWINDS

1. SURFSIDE HOTEL

In 1947, The Colony ushered in a new era of postwar hotels on the island. Its iconic pink facade is an important piece of the Palm Beach puzzle. Lesser known is the Surfside Hotel, which was an annex to The Colony and located on the south side of Hammon Avenue. The Streamline Moderne building was likely built in the early 1940s and had 23 units (later converted to 10 in 1993). Palm Beach Life listed many of the guests staying at the Surfside during the 1950s. It boasted modern conveniences such as air-conditioning and, like The Colony, was open year-round.

Initially, the Shorwinds was a residence, built in 1913 for Chicago portrait photographer William Louis Koehne and his wife, Zila. While the owners called it Villa Zila, locals nicknamed the Prairie Modern–style house “Fishbowl” due to its many windows. Located at 346 South Ocean Boulevard, it was long rumored to be attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright, though it’s more likely that it was designed by the husband-and-wife team of Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin, who both previously worked for Wright. Marion was the second woman to graduate with an architecture degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and was known for her distinctive renderings. After Villa Zila was sold in 1945, Belford Shoumate adapted it for hotel use. By 1974 it was slated for demolition. It was razed in 1977 to make way for condominiums.

This undated postcard depicts The Breakers, the Royal Poinciana Hotel, and the 11-story hotel tower added to Flagler’s Whitehall home in 1925.

Marie Penny writes “Heritage” on behalf of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.

IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

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OVER $30 MILLION SOLD

AND PENDING

According to Beaches MLS and Waterfront Properties Records 3/25/2023-3/25/2024 AS OF 3/28/2024

PROVEN RESULTS FOR BUYERS & SELLERS ACROSS PALM BEACH COUNTY

Experience luxury living in this European-inspired home on a 1-acre plot in Old Palm Golf Club. This meticulously detailed residence caters to discerning buyers. Recent updates enhance its allure. Enjoy the club's amenities, including a renovated clubhouse, a 20,000 sq ft lifestyle center, and more. 5 BEDS | 6.2

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$9,999,000

Sitting on 3/4 of an acre along the direct Intracoastal, this stunning home was recently renovated to include six bedrooms. Boasting luxurious amenities such as a 40k boat lift, heated pool and spa, turf yard, and small putting green, this home is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

ON THE SHELF, OFF YOUR MIND

BALANCE

YOUR BEST SELF: FITNESS, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, WELL-BEING

RECOVER

UPWARD MOBILITY

A lifelong competitive athlete, Cristina Parr has always maintained a focus on wellness and the body’s natural ability to reach peak performance. Over the years, she suffered a litany of injuries that required her to seek innovative recovery solutions. Inspired by how well these worked, Parr pursued a career in alternative medicine and holistic practices. In December 2022, she opened the doors of a 53-foot mobile recovery trailer and her company, Helix Performance Recovery, was born. Staffed with a full-time physical therapist (who has a doctorate in physical therapy), the trailer houses a cryotherapy chamber, red light therapy capabilities, and other state-of-the-art recovery modalities to help athletes fight pain and inflammation, improve cellular health, and accelerate recovery. “Being mobile allows us to provide services at the most convenient location for our clients,” says Parr, who is based in Wellington. “While the majority are elite-level athletes, our wide range of services can help anyone striving for a healthier lifestyle increase cellular function, sleep better, manage stress, and, most importantly, prevent and heal injuries.” (helixperformancerecovery. com) —Liza Grant Smith

BALANCE

Travel Makeup CHEAT SHEET

A LOCAL EXPERT OFFERS INSIGHT INTO VACATION-WORTHY BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND HACKS

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

Ready to take off on summer adventures? Make sure you pack your glow with these eight tips and tricks for travel makeup from Deborah Koepper of Deborah Koepper Beauty on Palm Beach. (deborahkoepper.com)

TIP 1: Vitamin C is key. Koepper points to studies at Duke University that show that vitamin C does double duty. When applied prior to sunscreen, it optimizes the SPF and addresses sun damage before exposure. Additionally, vitamin C is the only antioxidant that has been proven to increase collagen synthesis. She suggests applying her Vitamin C Serum and then her Tinted Primer with SPF 20 before moving on to makeup.

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TIP 2: Make this the summer of oils. Most topical skin care products work on the skin’s surface, meaning that “sinking in” sensation is often just the product air drying. Oils, however, can absorb deeper into the skin, trapping moisture in and keeping toxins and other impurities out while you’re touring a new town. Koepper swears by her three oils: the Nourishing Serum Concentrate, Rose Glow Facial Oil, and Vitamin C Serum.

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cheeks. Lip oils can often be used on lips, as blush, and even as eye shadow.

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TIP 4: The rule of three applies to carry-ons.

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TRICK 1: When your travel makeup needs a little pick me up, add color.

Coral hues, like that of Koepper’s Party Girl Lip Oil, can instantly brighten up your on-the-go look. Add bronzer to make it seem like you’ve already been to the islands.

TRICK 2: Strategize your lashes.

TIP 3: Pack products that are multitaskers. Koepper’s clients want to travel the world with a single bag. By packing products that do more than one thing, you save space without sacrificing purpose. Her Baked Mineral Makeup in Golden Vanilla can act as a highlighter on eyelids and

Koepper recommends three carry-on essentials: her Rose Glow Facial Oil, a facial spray with rose and citrus high notes for uplifting before and after a plane ride, and hand cream to combat the drying conditions onboard.

TIP 5: Travel light. Only bring the brushes you need. Koepper suggests one for blush and one for eyes.

Koepper advises her clients to tint their lashes before they leave to give the illusion of length and fullness. Also, use navy mascara to make your eye whites appear brighter.

TRICK 3: Bring a black gel eye pencil. Use a black gel eye pencil under the lash line to give the appearance of a quarter-inch more lashes. If you want a smoky look, put it around your eyes and then smudge it (while keeping the rest of your makeup natural).

BALANCE

TRANSFORMATION

LONG LIVE YOU

REHAB, RESET, OR A LITTLE BIT OF BOTH? THE CHOICE IS YOURS AT PRITIKIN LONGEVITY CENTER.

BY KRISTEN DESMOND LEFEVRE

We know exercise and nutrition are a one-two punch that can help prevent, treat, and even reverse heart disease and other medical conditions like obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. But decades ago, this kind of lifestyle approach was a revolutionary concept that nutritionist and longevity advocate Nathan Pritikin staked his reputation on when he found Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Barbara, California, in 1975.

Almost 50 years later (and now located in South Florida on the campus of the Trump National Doral Miami), today’s Pritikin offers personalized one- or two-week wellness retreats. The Longevity program helps those who want to slim down, control their diabetes, or manage other weight-related issues, while the Lifestyle program is geared toward individuals who are looking to reset their daily routine by incorporating healthier eating and cooking plans, a solid exercise regimen, and a mindfulness practice.

Whether you’re on the Longevity or Lifestyle path, food is central to the Pritikin philosophy. Guests are treated to a flavorful menu of plant-forward dishes that showcase the benefits of whole foods, eschewing salt and excess oils. Daily cooking classes and demonstrations give guests the skills they’ll need to re-create the same healthy meals in their home kitchens, using ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores.

With an emphasis on functional fitness, Pritikin’s trainers and exercise physiologists tailor regimens with exercises that enhance strength,

balance, endurance, and flexibility. The stateof-the-art fitness facility is the setting for group classes and personalized training sessions, while the lush outdoor courtyards and lawns provide peaceful backdrops for daily mindfulness activities like yoga and meditation.

For the tech-savvy, Pritikin offers cuttingedge body assessments. The DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan measures both body composition and bone density. The Fit3D body scanner uses a series of more than 1,000 infrared photos to create a 3D avatar of your body, offering composition information, shape rating, posture analysis, and more. For maximum performance insight, go for the VO2 Max test, which reveals the efficiency of your oxygen consumption as you run on a treadmill. Taken together, these tools provide Pritikin’s fitness experts with the necessary data to build a truly personalized workout plan that will optimize performance and success.

Transformation is the name of the game at this health-centric retreat. You’ll leave armed with new practices and goals for your own well-being, heading back to your “real life” with a renewed commitment to taking care of the only you you’ve got. (pritikin.com) «

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Having been one of the pioneers in the field of nuclear medicine radioligand cancer therapy and theranostics, his publications have been cited multiple times. He has also co-authored book chapters in important radiology textbooks.

Dr. Krishnan while serving as the chief of the nuclear medicine program in Pittsburgh, has recently established his own independent therapy practice in Jupiter Florida. Ever since he opened his practice in December 2022, he has been providing Lu-177 PSMA (Pluvicto™)

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In his spare time, he likes to play his guitar and enjoy music in his audiophile music setup in his office and home. Recently his cancer therapy center has been acknowledged as a ‘Radiopharmaceutical Therapy center of Excellence’ by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the first and the only one of its kind to carry this prestigious distinction in south Florida.

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IN 2022, RESEARCHERS FROM THE INSTITUTE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND HEALTH SAMPLED 85 PLANTBASED MILK BEVERAGES AND SINGLED OUT PEA MILK AS HAVING THE MOST HEALTH BENEFITS. IN FACT, PEA AND SOY MILKS WERE THE ONLY ALTERNATIVES THAT HAD HIGHER LEVELS OF CERTAIN ESSENTIAL MINERALS (MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHORUS, ZINC, AND SELENIUM) THAN COW’S MILK. MADE FROM YELLOW PEAS SO THE COLOR IS MORE AKIN TO SOY MILK THAN CELERY JUICE, RIPPLE ’S PEA MILK HAS 8 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER SERVING AND 50 PERCENT MORE CALCIUM THAN TRADITIONAL 2 PERCENT COW’S MILK. (RIPPLEFOODS.COM)

BAMNUT MILK

Native to West Africa, Bambara groundnuts have adapted to drought conditions and can flourish in poor soil and arid climates. WhatIf Foods partners with farming communities to produce regenerative Bambara groundnut crops for its BamNut Milk Everyday (recommended for cereal and baked goods, among other uses) and the lighter BamNut Milk Airy (perfect for bubble tea, smoothies, and shakes). Both versions are high in fiber and protein and contain nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamins D and B12. (whatif-foods.com)

SESAME MILK

Another sustainable option, sesame crops require little water, are self-pollinating, and naturally resistant to pests. Hope and Sesame’s sesame milk is derived from the nutrient-dense pulp that remains after sesame seeds are pressed for oil. Each serving contains 8 grams of complete protein (meaning it has all nine essential amino acids) and 390 mg of calcium. (hopeandsesame.com)

Steeped in the nostalgia of Grandma’s pecan pie or a scoop of butter pecan ice cream, This Pkn’s pecan milk has a creamy and buttery taste that is often missing in other nut milks. Plus, pecans have a higher ratio of antioxidants compared to other commercial tree nuts and are flush with vitamins, omega-3s, magnesium, phosphorous, and zinc. (thispkn.com)

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GOOD NATURE

SEASON’S EATINGS

EVEN IN THE SUMMER, TROPICAL FRUITS AND HOMEGROWN PRODUCE ABOUND IN THE SUNSHINE STATE

BY TAMMY FENDER

The ability to nourish the body, mind, and spirit with locally grown fruits and vegetables is yet another perk of living in paradise. As a holistic practitioner, I am always aware of just how nutrientrich and beneficial foods like avocado and citrus can be. Yet, they also offer an unquantifiable connection to the land that enriches us in mysterious ways every day.

While my lifestyle is very simple, if you judged me only by my garden, you might take me for a maximalist. We’ve planted star fruit, papaya, Jamaican strawberries, dragon fruit, bananas, and Barbados cherry trees, and we dote on our elderberry, neem, noni fruit, and moringa trees. The limes and lemons are plentiful, as are the coconuts and pineapples. These trees have become like friends over the years, and our family observes how the fruits bloom and swell with anticipation.

One can never have too many mangoes for smoothies, salsas, salads, and the like. During the peak summer season, everyone in my family probably eats an average of three mangoes a day just like that—neat. What we don’t freeze or consume immediately, we tote to the local post office, where our wider community shares their overflowing baskets. With good fortune like this, we have enough abundance to welcome the cottontails and

other neighborhood wildlife without ever begrudging them a share in our harvest.

It’s also such a blessing to connect with other nearby gardeners and farmers, who grow everything we don’t, from pick-yourown strawberries to fresh cacao pods. Gratitude Garden Farm in Loxahatchee has my favorite mushrooms, including the golden oyster and king trumpet. Year after year, we drive out west to harvest fresh lychees (in season from May through July) at Salajai Farm, and we make our way to Miami for soursop, sapodilla, and mamey and black sapote, which tastes just like chocolate pudding.

When I eat from the bounty of the land, I feel alive. My senses are heightened: the colors, tastes, and aromas of sweet ripeness are amplified. To take a bite is like falling into a deep meditation. But most of all, I feel full of gratitude and the kind of satisfaction that feeds the soul. «

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH

TOP BILLING

FORTY YEARS OF SUNFEST

Now in its fortieth year, SunFest , the Palm Beaches’ beloved music and arts festival, will return to the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront May 3-5. This year’s headliners include Nelly, Billy Idol, Shaggy, and The Fixx May 3; Yung Gravy, Cole Swindell, Bryce Vine, and The Aces May 4; and Third Eye Blind, Dashboard Confessional, Matisyahu, Boys Like Girls, and Cassadee Pope May 5. Because SunFest is all about showing local love, the festival will partner with 1909 to present a lineup of homegrown talent through the Fresh Local Artists series, including performances by the Killbillies, Matt Corman, Seranation, Steven James, and The Lubben Brothers. Back this year are such Sunfestivities as the Creative Arts Village, showcasing an immersive arts experience and works available for purchase; the Floating Bar, featuring curated libations; and delicious bites by the likes of Coolinary and The Parched Pig, Ela Curry & Cocktails, Okeechobee Prime Barbecue, Tropical Smokehouse, and more to fuel the fun. (sunfest.com) —Abigail Duffy

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SunFest returns for its fortieth edition May 3-5, with a packed lineup of national and local talent. Catch performances by (clockwise from top left) Nelly, Cassadee Pope, The Aces, The Lubben Brothers, and the Killbillies.

ARTS & EVENTS

“Beyond

The

GOINGS ON

1 Butterflies and Blossoms: Senior Spring Picnic, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (pbgfl.com)

Preschool Storytime in the Gardens, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $7-$15. (ansg.org)

3 First Friday Art Walk, downtown Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

First Friday at 5, Centennial Park and Amphitheater, Boynton Beach, free. (boynton-beach.org)

Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org)

“Who Are You? The Stories Behind the Hapa Project” talk with Kip Fulbeck, Morikami Museum and

Clockwise from above: Bodies Have Wings by Lara Chapman is on view in the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s

Blossoms:

Power of Pollinators,” to June 22; check out Purple Light and Solstice by Maquiamelo at Rosenbaum Contemporary, on view to June 1; and catch Poli Pop May 11 and Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles May 1 at the Kravis Center.

Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid admission. (morikami.org)

4 Pirate and Fairy Saturdays, McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach, also May 11, 18, and 25, free with paid admission. (mckeegarden.org)

Third Annual Spring Craft Bazaar, benefiting Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, by donation. (buschwildlife.org)

Turtle Trot 5K Run, Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter, $20-$45. (jupiter.fl.us)

5 Family Fun: Children’s Day, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid admission. (morikami.org)

Weathering With You film screening, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $5 with paid admission. (morikami.org)

8 Town Hall Talks: “Boca Raton Army Airfield and the Braaf Fire Department” with Thomas R. Wood, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $10. (bocahistory.org)

FIT THE BILL

Ballet, modern, tap, and jazz, oh my! Students from Jupiter-based Paris Ballet and Dance will showcase their talents in the school’s annual repertory show, “An Exciting Mixed Bill,” at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse May 19. The show will mark the final performances for seniors Endia Banks, Maia DeOreo, Raelin Flanigan, and Isabella Gutierrez, who will all dance lead roles. It will also feature alumni-turned-professional dancers Sebastian Bondar and Mario Mery, as well as pre-professional Caelan Gagnon. Stay tuned for “An Incredible Mixed Bill,” featuring dances from Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty, La Esmeralda, Flames of Paris, and Le Talisman, hitting the Dreyfoos Hall stage June 2. (parisballetdance.com, kravis.org) —A.D.

PICKS

FINDLAY GALLERIES ON PALM BEACH WILL HOST AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY MARY SIPP GREEN AND RONNIE LANDFIELD IN “FURTHERING THE LANDSCAPE,” ON VIEW MAY 4 TO JUNE 8. BOTH AMERICAN ARTISTS ARE RENOWNED FOR REFLECTING THEIR DEEP CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE IN THEIR ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS OF LANDSCAPES. (FINDLAY GALLERIES.COM)

THE CITY OF BOCA RATON WILL COMMEMORATE MEMORIAL DAY MAY 27 WITH A 9 A.M. CEREMONY AT BOCA RATON CEMETERY AND A 7 P.M. CONCERT BY THE AMERICAN SIRENS AT MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER. BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND. (MYBOCA.US/ COMMUNITYEVENTS) —A.D.

10 Annual Mother’s Day Orchid Giveaway, The Seagate Hotel, Avalon Gallery, and Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach, also May 11, free with $200 spent. (downtowndelraybeach.com)

Equal Opportunity Day Gala: Harlem Nights, Glitz and Glamour, benefiting the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, $250. (ulpbc.org)

Flavar Panel Discussion: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Art, Culture, and Education in Palm Beach County, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $5-$18. (norton.org)

Master Gardener Tour with CJ McCartney, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $7-$15. (ansg.org)

Screen on the Green: Wonka, The Great Lawn, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org/events)

11 aZul Fashion Fest, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

Mother’s Day Tea, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, also May 12, $35-$76. (flaglermuseum.us)

THESE EVENT DETAILS ARE CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRESENTER FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

Above: Cool off during the Sweet Summertime Kickoff, taking over The Square in West Palm Beach May 25. Below: The First Friday Art Walk returns to downtown Delray Beach May 3.

Catch “An Exciting Mixed Bill” May 19.

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13 The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World lecture with author Jonathan Freedland, streaming courtesy of Levis JCC Sandler Center, $10. (levisjcc.org/culture)

14 “Henry Flagler’s Dream: The Railroad That Went to Sea” lecture with Robert Feeney, Old School Square, Delray Beach, $30-$35. (delrayold schoolsquare.com)

15 Cocktails in Paradise, Jetty’s Waterfront Restaurant, Jupiter, $50-$75. (pbchistory.org)

16 Town Hall Talks: “The Spies Next Door” with Peter Barrett, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $10. (bocahistory.org)

“Unlocking the Treasures of King Tutankhamun” lecture with Michael J. Marfleet, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $18. (hsmc-fl.com)

17 Dinner at Dusk, benefiting Tri-County Animal Rescue, Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach, $275. (tricountyanimalrescue.com/dinneratdusk)

18 Book and Art featuring Horse by Geraldine Brooks, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $5-$18. (norton.org)

Brain Exploration Day, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Jupiter, free. (mpfi.org)

Hafu: The Mixed-Race Experience film screening, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $5 with paid admission. (morikami.org)

Kip Fulbeck’s “Hapa.Me” will debut at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens May 3.

Let’s Face It

From May 3 to August 25, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will display “Hapa.Me,” an exhibition of works by American artist and photographer Kip Fulbeck. “Hapa,” a Hawaiian phrase meaning “half,” refers to anyone who identifies as part Asian or Pacific Islander. Fulbeck launched The Hapa Project in 2001 to put faces to this international community and draw attention to the millions of hapa who call the United States home. In 2006, The Hapa Project premiered at the Japanese American National Museum, comprising 1,200 portraits of hapa men, women, and children, accompanied by handwritten explanations of each subject’s personal identity. “Hapa.Me” revisits and highlights 46 participants from the original project, featuring then-and-now portraits, as well as old and new responses. The side-by-side nature of the exhibit captures not only the subjects’ physical changes, but the evolution of mixed-race issues and the perceptions of them in society. Join the Morikami for a talk with Fulbeck, titled “Who Are You? Stories Behind the Hapa Project,” May 3 beginning at 1 p.m. (morikami.org) —A.D. to at

19 A Delray Beach Family Affair, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, free. (spadymuseum. com)

International Red Sneakers Day, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

“Ride and Remember” City Bus Tour, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, $35. (spady museum.com)

23 Mini-Course: 500 Years of Prints with Nathan Timpano, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also May 30 and June 6, $5-$18. (norton.org)

24 Curator Conversation: “Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters,” Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $5-$18. (norton.org)

25 Sweet Summertime Kickoff, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

27 Memorial Day Ceremony, Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum, free. (myboca.us/communityevents)

Spring Camps: Castle Clash, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $60. (coxscience center.org)

31 Spring Camps: Ring of Fire: World Tour, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $60. (coxsciencecenter.org)

Youthfest with Rohi’s Readery and Flavar, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

PERFORMANCES

1 Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum, Boca Raton, to May 5, $79-$109. (thewick.org)

Lynn University Conservatory of Music Class of 2024 concert, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, Lynn University, Boca Raton, free. (lynn.edu/events)

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $30-$110. (kravis.org)

2 Betrayal, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, to May 12, $25. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

3 Brooks and Dunn, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $66. (westpalm beachamphitheatre.com)

Minute by Minute: The Ultimate Doobie Brothers Tribute, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. (lyrictheatre.com)

Spotlight on Young Musicians, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $12-$15. (kravis.org)

SunFest, downtown West Palm Beach, to May 5, tickets start at $50. (sunfest.com)

4 The Academy of Ballet Florida presents “Ballet of the Blue: A Journey to the Sea,” Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35. (kravis.org)

Chuchito Valdes, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45$50. (artsgarage.org)

5 The Legal Roots featuring Yvad, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Spring Concert: “I’m Home,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$65. (kravis.org)

6 Women of Note presents “Friends and Family Night,” United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, free. (womenofnote.com)

8 Girls Night: The Musical, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $45-$65. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Kevin McDonald, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $30$35. (sunrisetheatre.com)

9 Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, and Nikki Lane, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $149. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Clematis by Night: Dee Dee Wilde, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org/events)

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., Fern Street Theatre, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, to May 12, $20. (pba.edu)

10 Hozier and Allison Russell, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $45. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Magic of Motown, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyric theatre.com)

The Miami Big Sound Orchestra, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

Miami City Ballet presents Swan Lake, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to May 12, contact for ticket prices. (kravis.org)

11 Florida Arts & Dance Company presents “Imagine,” Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $17-$32. (lyric theatre.com)

Jim Breuer, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $40-$104. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Otis Cadillac and The El Dorados featuring the Sublime Seville Sisters, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

Poli Pop, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $12. (kravis.org)

Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches presents “Copeland Davis is Back,” Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach; also May 18, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $25. (symphonicband.org)

12 Jukebox Musicals: I’ve Heard that Song Before, The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum, Boca Raton, to May 21, $53. (thewick.org)

13 Something Wonderful: Laura Yanez Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein, Delray Beach Playhouse, to May 16, $45-$55. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

16 Clematis by Night: Mighty Flea Circus, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org/events)

17 Ann Hampton Callaway, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also May 18, $55-$60. (artsgarage.org)

The Kite Runner, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to May 19, $35-$85. (kravis.org)

18 The Kings Academy Jazz Ensemble, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

Never Stop Believin’, Abacoa Amphitheater, Jupiter, free. (abacoa.com)

Beat the heat and enjoy a stacked lineup of performances at Arts Garage in Delray Beach, including (clockwise from above): Peace of Woodstock May 24; Tito Puente Jr. May 31 and June 1; and Otis Cadillac and The El Dorados featuring the Sublime Seville Sisters May 11.

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19 Gary Mullen and The Works presents “One Night of Queen,” Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $49$64. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Paris Ballet and Dance presents “An Exciting Mixed Bill,” Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $14. (kravis.org)

Reverend Horton Heat and The Surfrajettes, Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, $30. (sub-culture.org)

Sunday on the Waterfront: Slip and The Spinouts, Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org/events)

23 Clematis by Night: The Tim Charron Band, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb. org/events)

Dramawise: Trying, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, $25-$75. (palmbeachdramaworks.org)

24 Dave Matthews Band, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, also May 25, tickets start at $79. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Fast Forward: The Ultimate Kenny Chesney Tribute, The Amphitheatre, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

Peace of Woodstock, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

Trying, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to June 9, $69. (palmbeachdramaworks.org)

The U.S. Bee Gees Tribute, Delray Beach Playhouse, $45. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

25 Alter Eagles: The Definitive Eagles Tribute Group, Delray Beach Playhouse, $45. (delraybeach playhouse.com)

26 Kravis Center Dream Awards: Celebrating High School Musical Theater Excellence, Drey-

foos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$25. (kravis.org)

27 Memorial Day Concert, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us/community events)

30 Clematis by Night: Wonderama, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org/events)

31 Jumping Jack Flashback: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones, Delray Beach Playhouse, $45. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$159.75. (kravis.org)

Tito Puente Jr., Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also June 1, $50-$55. (artsgarage.org)

GALLERIES

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “The Divine Feminine: Contemporary Women Sculptors in Partnership with New Wave,” to May 1; “Savage Garden / Jardín Salvaje,” to June 30. (ansg.org)

Artist’s Eye Gallery & Boutique, Lake Worth Beach. “Potpourri,” to May 25; “In the Mix,” May 28 to June 30. (lwartleague.org)

Boca Raton Innovation Campus. “Multiple Visions: Arts Warehouse Resident Artists Satellite Exhibition,” to Sept. 2. (artswarehouse.org)

Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Smoke and Mirrors: Magical Thinking in Contemporary Art,” to May 12; “Dorotha Grace Lemeh: Cycles,” to May 19. (boca museum.org)

City Hall Lobby, Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, and Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens. “Helga Jensen-Ruopp,” May 2 to Aug. 20; “Diane Prater,” to May 14; “En Plein Air at the GreenMarket,” to May 16; “Kris Davis,” May 16 to Aug. 28; “Lara Chapman,” May 20 to Aug. 15. (pbgfl.com)

Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach. “Reimagining Palm Beach by Serge Strosberg,” to May 28; “Central American Modernism,” to July 28. (delrayoldschool square.com)

Court House Cultural Center, Stuart. “The Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show,” to June 22. (martinarts.org)

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Dinosaur Revolution,” to Sept. 29. (coxscience center.org)

BECKY FLUKE

Above: View La Promenade or Les Cypres by HenriEdmond Cross in “The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints from the Jonathan ‘Jack’ Frost Collection” at the Norton Museum of Art to August 11. Right: Chris Stapleton will perform at iThink Financial Amphitheatre May 9.

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Autumn Kioti,” May 3 to June 15; “Renée Rey: 2024 Dina Baker Award for Mature Female Artists Recipient,” to May 24; “Beyond Blossoms: The Power of Pollinators,” to June 22. (palmbeachculture.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “In Celebration of King Tut,” to May 31. (hsmc-fl.com)

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Mary Sipp Green and Ronnie Landfield: Furthering the Landscape,” May 4 to June 8; “Abstract Expressionists,” to May 18. (findlaygalleries.com)

Gavlak Gallery, Palm Beach. “I Don’t Want to Forget You,” to May 31. (gavlakgallery.com)

Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach. “Rhythms of the City,” to June 8. (holdenluntz.com)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Hapa.Me,” May 3 to Aug. 25; “Musha-Ningy: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit,” to Oct. 6. (morikami.org)

Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach. “Origami in the Garden,” to May 12. (mounts.org)

Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Jill Hotchkiss” and “Sebastian Ore Blas,” both to May 25. (mtnspace.com)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Nature Unseen: Student Exhibition,” to May 12; “Ellen Graham: Unscripted” and “Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters,” both to June 16; “Nora Maité Nieves: Clouds in the Expanded Field,” to July 7; “The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints from the Jonathan ‘Jack’ Frost Collection” to Aug. 11; “Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay,” to Sept. 1; “Special Guest / A Quiet Abiding: Jacobus Vrel’s Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in The Leiden Collection,” to Dec. 15. (norton.org)

Oditto Gallery, Palm Beach. “NFTS,” May 1-31. (odittogallery.io)

Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point, Stuart. “Tropical Temptations,” May 2 to June 29. (martinartisansguild.org)

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. “Palm Beach Style: The Architecture and Advocacy of John and Jane Volk,” to May 3. (palmbeachpreservation.org)

RC2 Gallery and Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “The Many Faces of Maquiamelo,” to June 1. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)

Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach. “Endless Summer: Palm Beach Resort Wear,” to May 25. (pbchistory.org)

Ritter Art Gallery and Schmidt Center Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “Showcasing Our MFA Graduates,” to May 3. (fau.edu)

Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. “Florida in World War II,” to May 17. (bocahistory.org)

Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach. “Summer High School Competition Exhibit,” May 15 to Aug. 9. (pba.edu)

Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau,” May 18 to Sept. 1. (vbmuseum.org)

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KIANA JORDYN, MICHELE LEWIS

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LAST WORD

What inspired you to launch your namesake brand?

My husband, Tommy, was the one who first encouraged me to launch my namesake brand in 2011. I started with handbags and later expanded into other accessories like shoes and scarves.

Tell us about the Spring/Summer 2024 collection.

My latest collection is heavily influenced by vintage fashion, particularly the 1960s and 1970s. It is a very colorful and happy collection [but] at the same time very feminine and classic.

What excited you about becoming the creative director for Judith Leiber?

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a brand like Judith Leiber that is one of the few American heritage luxury brands. It was founded in 1963 and was adored by many fashionable women, including many First Ladies. I set out to modernize the brand while maintaining its integrity and uniqueness. I wanted to ensure the younger generation can appreciate and collect our bags just as passionately as the previous generations have.

How has living in South Florida changed how you design?

I love living in South Florida. I feel like the relaxed and carefree environment has enhanced my creativity and given me more freedom to explore and develop ideas. It is obviously less stressful than New York, and living year-round in mood-enhancing

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sunshine and being outside every day has had so many benefits that elevate both my mental and spiritual well-being.

What charities are you most passionate about?

There are probably too many to list, but on top of the list are: Next for Autism, Autism Speaks, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, amfAR, Dress for Success, and Glam4Good. Tommy and I are involved [with] and support many other organizations as well. We feel it is very important to give back and help others who have not been as fortunate or had the same opportunities as we have had.

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