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CONTENTS v SEPTEMBER 2012 40

the ride of her life Equestrian and billionaire heiress Georgina Bloomberg is riding high.

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i am fashion A fun approach to fall fashion from the perspective of a stylist

By Jennifer Pfaff

Photography by Robert Adamo

sail away for the day The new breed of day sailers offers the ultimate joy ride. By Howard Walker

62 made in palm beach These handmade products make it easy to support local artisans. By Jennifer Pfaff 65 the a-list Our annual compendium highlighting the best of everything

Georgina Bloomberg, dressed in Gucci, with one of her horses in her Wellington barn 6

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Contents v SEPTEMBER 2012 16 from the publisher 18

editor’s letter

20 seen

FORWARD 23 3 questions Between the lines with James Patterson 24 insider The best of Palm Beach 26 players Intriguing personalities

STYLE 29

the look Equestrian style

32 baubles Alternative materials 34 vanity Colors to fall for

DIVERSIONS

FIRST CLASS Chic St. Barth’s

38 high road Maserati GranTurismo Sport

PALATE 77

dish Something egg-citing

78 pour Craft distillers 80 82

Taste Kapow! explodes dining out PBI’s restaurant guide

HABITAT 89

Rooms A glittering dining space

90 elements Beachfront style

BALANCE 97

balance Health and wellness news

AGENDA 103 CULTURE Pop art revisited 104 CALENDAR What to do and see this month 108 SEEN Hot parties, beautiful people

FINALE

112 Personal style Fashionable Bettina Anderson ON THE COVER

Photographer: Robert Nelson Clothing and jewelry: Gucci, Palm Beach Hair & makeup: GIna Simone, Cielo Blue Pro, Miami

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Strength by the numbers agazines are hot. Newspapers are not. That’s the mindset not just in the United States but in China, too. I find that fascinating, but I suppose it shouldn’t surprise me. The economy in China is radically different than it was a decade ago, and disposable income has increased dramatically during a sustained period of growth. Growth like that always has been good for the magazine business in this country. For luxury advertisers, magazines are indispensable for positioning their upscale and niche products and services and for creating public awareness and a positive impression. (By the way, study after study says readers turn to magazines as much for the advertising as for the editorial content. That’s one reason we are very particular about the advertising we court—it has to complement what we do editorially.) For many of us in the industry, experiencing growth in a sluggish economy is a strong signal that we’re doing something right. We think we know what that is, and we’re going to keep doing it: targeting an audience that appreciates the best life offers, including objects of the highest quality. Interestingly, that’s what appears to be driving the growth of magazines in China. Some of the magazines that have published in China for quite some time—such as Reader’s Digest, with its appeal to a mass audience—are going away, as are newspapers. However, upscale magazines, covering fashion, exotic cars, luxury travel and fine dining better than anyone, are booming. Newspapers in China, like those here, are not faring well. China has 500 million Internet users, and more and more of them—especially the younger ones—get their daily news online, just like readers here. While I can’t imagine not having a newspaper to flip through each morning with my coffee, I go online for updates and totally understand how people who haven’t grown up with a newspaper on their doorstep don’t have that habit. I’m just happy that institutions like The New York Times (which charges for unlimited access to its website) are reporting record-setting online profits. A healthy society needs solid news reporting. There are many differences between China and the United States. News reporting probably is one of them. But it’s encouraging that both societies agree that when it comes to luxury, magazines are the place to find it. Our company has no plans to expand to China, but a cross-cultural exchange would be intriguing, so long as I can read The New York Times online.

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Hand-picked hen we assemble our annual A-List, my entire staff gets revved up, eagerly chiming in with all-time favorites and new obsessions. Though we refine the Palm Beach experience for our readers year-round, “The A-List” gives us the opportunity to share our top editors’ picks—unsung cultural venues, restaurants to swoon over, familyfriendly destinations, you name it. See page 65 for our A-List choices, and feel free to weigh in with your own short list of musts. In this issue, we also talk with cover subject Georgina Bloomberg, the daughter of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and a force in her own right. It would be so easy to sit back and be a billionaire heiress, but Bloomberg is not interested. She works hard to distinguish herself in the equestrian world, and she is highly decorated as a result. Though back surgery dashed her hopes of Olympic glory this year, this petite dynamo is keeping her eye on that particular prize; expect to see more of her four years from now. In the meantime, she’s keeping it real, riding religiously and pursuing her other passions—among them writing and animal activism. At 29, Bloomberg has accomplished more than many have in a lifetime, and she keeps finding new ways to shine. Read more about “The Ride of Her Life” on page 40. September is a big month in the world of style (Fashion Week! Fashion’s Night Out! September issues!), and we are joining the conversation. Our feature presentation of the fall collections is a tongue-in-cheek look at a day in the life of a wardrobe stylist. An idea hatched by our design director, Olga Gustine, the shoot follows a beautiful tastemaker behind the scenes of an imaginary styling session. The concept is fun, the fashion serious. See for yourself on page 46. And while we’re on the subject, this month marks the launch of our STREET STYLE Team, a band of camera-toting chroniclers searching for the best looks from the sidewalk runways of Palm Beach. If you have what it takes, flaunt it during Fashion’s Night Out on September 6. The team will be out in full force, snapping away and posting their choices on palmbeachillustrated.com and on our social media channels. See page 70 for more details, including instructions on where to find us on Twitter and Facebook. Enjoy the issue!

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v James Patterson Top-selling author and Palm Beach resident James Patterson has written some of the most popular thriller, suspense and crime novels of the past dozen years. In fact, he holds a Guinness record for the most No. 1 New York Times bestsellers of any author. His works include Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls, both of which became Hollywood hits. His latest novel, I, Michael Bennett, is a continuation in a series based on his well-known recurring character, who was inspired by the New York Police Department. —Seth Cohen n How is I, Michael Bennett different from your previous works? It is the most personal of any Bennett I’ve written yet. Not only is Michael’s family—including his 10 children—in grave danger, but the book is partially set in my hometown of Newburgh, New York. Someone recently said to me that Newburgh is a “city of contradictions,” and I tried to show that in this book. It is a beautiful, historic city with a strong sense of community and brotherhood. It is also the murder capital of New York State and faces a tough uphill battle toward regeneration. But I know Newburgh will come back, and I wanted to show some of the city’s tenacity in this book. n What challenges have you overcome as a writer? I don’t often think of writing as a challenge, because I’ve been lucky enough to find something I truly love to do—and I get paid to do it. What can be better than that? It isn’t always easy, but it’s always fun. n Who are your biggest influences? I find inspiration and influences from many different places. But when I read James Joyce as a young man, I knew I wanted to be a writer. Reading Ulysses made me realize that I might not be able to write like Joyce, but I didn’t need to. I just needed to write the stories I was meant to tell, and I felt inspired to do so in a way I never had before. My love of storytelling came alive, and I set out to tell stories of my own.

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Homemade Tucked inside the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County’s headquarters in Lake Worth is the Uniquely Palm Beach Store, a hidden gem of more than 1,000 local creations: jewelry, handbags, accessories, books and more, all made by county artists or cultural organizations. Proceeds from purchases support the council’s artist programs, not to mention our local economy. For a peek inside the treasure trove, see our “Made in Palm Beach” story on page 62. (561-471-2901, palmbeachculture.com)

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York]. It was exactly what I

his legendary couture house,

normally do: plan a party, set

but movie stars never stopped

the table, shop, cook the food

wearing his creations on and off

... only in Spanish and in front

the screen, even after his pass-

of a camera crew.

ing. Stars in Dior is a collection

Can folks stateside watch

of 250 film stills, location shots,

the show on the Internet?

photographs and portraits of

Yes, on decasa.tv and on my

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ish countess, longtime Palm Beacher and

Sauces are the backbone of good cooking. A

Ingrid Bergman and Elizabeth

cookbook author Victoria Amory became a

good sauce elevates anything. In 15 minutes,

Taylor to modern screen sirens

television sensation. This month, Amory, who

a boring piece of chicken served with a deli-

Charlize Theron, Natalie Port-

now lives in Greenwich but retains ties to Palm

cious sauce becomes a gourmet delicacy.

man and Melanie Laurent. The

Beach, will star in Celebraciones con Victoria

If you were stranded in a desert with one

book, released this month, co-

Amory, a food and lifestyle show on Spain’s Ca-

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incides with an exhibition at the

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Bread.

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of cooking sauces, currently sold through her

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ville, France, that runs through

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about her new endeavors and her love of food.

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Josh Lyons has found himself between rock

and a sushi place. Most recently, the Fell On Deaf Ears front man was filming a video for

Reality TV junkies also may recognize Lyons from his appearance on The Next Food Network Star.

Blind Ambition

While some people see alcohol as a means

of escape, Ben Lubin enjoys wine for the opposite effect. “For me, drinking wine has this

his band’s newest single and creating a sushi

ability to get people in the moment,” he says.

menu to intrigue both sushi fans and sushi-

“You’re not thinking about bills you have to

phobics (orzo mac n’ cheese roll, anyone?) at

pay or what you have to do at work tomorrow.

Fuku, the highly anticipated restaurant open-

You’re right there—in the conversation and en-

ing on Clematis Street. Lyons’ life has always

joying yourself.” The Blind Monk Wine Bar and

been a balancing act. “There is a common de-

Tapas, tucked away on Evernia Street in West

nominator,” he says. “When you create food or

Palm Beach, is the buzz-worthy realization of

music, it can really change your mood or bring

Lubin’s goal to create a cool neighborhood

you back in time and remind you of something.

place where patrons can come as they are and

I love to create original music and original

experience “being present.” theblindmonk.com

meals.” joshualyons.com —Liza Grant Smith

—L.G.S.

Drama Queen

Sue Ellen Beryl needs drama in her life.

In 1999, Beryl and William Hayes, now her husband, were actors trying unsuccessfully to find an outlet in South Florida to practice their craft. They founded Palm Beach Dramaworks, which is West Palm Beach’s longest residing professional theater, now in its thirteenth season—and at a new home, on Clematis Street. Despite the trying economy, Dramaworks has thrived, even moving from an 84-seat theater to a new, 218seat facility downtown west palm beach.

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“It’s not recognized enough what an intimate setting will do for people in terms of enhancing the immediacy of the theater experience,” Beryl says.

“They can actually suspend reality and be totally engaged in what is happening on the stage.” palmbeachdramaworks.org —L.G.S.

Despite offering more than 300 bottles of wine (including 90 by the glass), the Blind Monk doesn’t serve a single ounce of pretentiousness.

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The English countryside celebrated in the PBS TV show Downton Abbey has influenced fashion this season. Case in point: this HermĂ¨s Arceau pocket Amazones with grand feu paillonnĂŠ enameled dial and alligator cord (hermes.com). More pieces are featured on page 30.

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style v the look The classic glamour of the English countryside informs the fall collections. Highclere

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style v baubles It’s not unusual Designers are breaking the mold, using unique materials to create beautiful pieces. By Michelle M. Havich

Into the Woods Eva Fehren’s classic pendant ($5,360) features a piece of petrified wood set in 18-karat rose gold, hanging from an 18-karat blackened gold chain set with black diamonds. By special order. Alchemist, Miami (305-531-4653, evafehren.com)

Ancient Art Carved mammoth ivory is set in gold with diamonds to create these exquisite earrings ($23,300) by David Joseph for Bochic. Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach (561-805-6150, bochic.com)

Haute Stone This one-of-a-kind piece by Kara Ross features 18-karat white gold stars and diamonds set in a volcanic lava cuff, with a handmade 18-karat gold hinge and clasp. Price upon request. Kara Ross, New York (212-223-7272, kararossny.com)

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Branch Out Pear-shaped diamonds are delicious when mounted on 18-karat rose gold and ceramic in this one-of-a-kind brooch by Sotheby’s Diamonds. By appointment. (212894-1400, sothebysdiamonds.com)

Rock Solid Unique, yet classically elegant, Bulgari’s B.zero1 ring ($1,150) combines rose gold with solid marble. Because of the stone’s natural markings, each ring is truly unique. Available in green bowenite, lapis blue and tobacco brown. Bulgari, Boca Raton (561-3687075, bulgari.com)

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first class v ISLAND VIBE Like St. Barth’s, the island on which it resides, Le Sereno is a haven for sophisticated travelers. By ROBERT RAGAINI

The little island of Saint Barthélemy, in the northeastern Caribbean, also known as St. Barth’s, has a reputation for offering the height of luxury to the most discriminating travelers—though that opulence is not clearly evident at first blush. Anyone expecting the likes of the Rue du Faubourg-Saint Honoré in Paris, Rome’s Via Condotti or Worth Avenue in Palm Beach may be disappointed. St. Barth’s—true to its Gallic heritage, with its tastefully chic aura—is like none of these, at least not on the surface.

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Gustavia, the capital, is a pretty little town and seems an unlikely place for finding some of the best cuisine this side of Paris. Along the way from the tiny Gustaf III Airport, the roads climbing through the hills and secluded beaches give no hint that some of the world’s most famous denizens have traversed them for decades. On this volcanic island of 8 square miles, understatement is the word. Keeping with the understated theme are the 37 suites and villas of Le Sereno, the reincarnation of the Sereno Beach Hotel. In 2003, the resort was reimagined by famous Parisian designer Christian Liaigre, a man of less-is-more persuasion for whom beauty is uncluttered. The living and sleeping areas in each room and villa speak of simplicity and elegance. By discarding the unnecessary and incorporating the finest materials and amenities, Liaigre has created the ultimate luxury. Le Sereno’s accommodations are scattered over a small rise that overlooks the Grand Cul de Sac beach. The hotel doesn’t claim its beach as the best, nor is it exclusive to Le Sereno, but it has the advantage of being at the end of the road, girdled by a coral reef, which translates into more privacy and fewer waves. One can find a wealth of waterfront diversions, including snorkeling, sailing, bonefishing, kiteboarding and kayaking. The allure of the pristine sandy beach and fun on the water is powerful, yet the temptation to stay at Le Sereno is also rather compelling. Each suite has a private teak patio and comfortable lounges for those who don’t wish to venture to the hotel’s infinityedge pool and wide lounge chairs. And why leave the suite when facials, pedicures and full days of spa packages can come to you?

Cockwise from top left: villa exterior; the living area in a villa; room with a view; a beachfront pool; a villa bedroom.

Without casinos or golf courses, one wonders what all the celebrities and high-powered CEOs do on this famous isle. They might answer, “We beach. We nap. We dine. We party.” The island’s gorgeous cove beaches truly are obligatory. Partying is an option, and—it must be said—a good one. Dining is the absolute necessity. This isle harbors so many superlative restaurants, many with a French twist, that leisurely dining is more than a nightly event; it is a major form of entertainment. The hip Le Sereno Bar & Lounge and the hotel’s Restaurant des Pêcheurs (which serves a killer bouillabaisse) are not to be overlooked. Eating at every fine dining establishment on the island would be a nearly impossible undertaking, but one can always try—if not for the food, definitely for the people watching. lesereno.com u palmbeachillustrated.com | september 2012 37

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MAKING WAVES A waterborne Maserati meets Maserati’s latest GranTurismo Convertible Sport. BY HOWARD WALKER

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Never has 28 mph in a Maserati been this thrilling. The noise, the wind in the hair, the constant rush of adrenaline, the feeling of raw, undiluted power. In my hands, the suede-covered wheel is bucking and writhing with each lump and bump, yet the handling in the wet is just sensational. I guess you could say I’m having a swell time. Of course, this isn’t your average Maserati sportster. The one I’m steering is 70 feet long, tips the scales at 10 tons and is powered by a throbby 75-horsepower diesel. It’s not even Italian—it was built in Sweden. But at its crazy-fast top speed of 46 mph, few machines feel this rapid. I’m helming Maserati, the Italian sports-car maker’s racing sailboat. In one of those rare, heaven-sent opportunities, I’ve been asked to help crew this waterborne rocket ship from its U.S. home base in Charleston, South Carolina, down to Palm Beach, where it was due to be the star attraction at a Maserati customer event. Three days, more than 1,000 miles, an experience of a lifetime. Prior to leaving Charleston, Maserati and its crew of eight had screamed across the Atlantic, establishing a new speed record for the so-called Columbus route from Cadiz, Spain, to San Salvador in the Bahamas; 3,884 miles in 10 days and 23 hours, averaging more than 16 knots. For a big monohull yacht, that’s fast. 38

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Most of our trip down was at a more sedate pace, as big winds failed to materialize. But on the second night out, with the yacht’s enormous spinnaker flying and the wind getting fresh and feisty, we saw 25 knots—roughly 28 mph—on the mast-mounted speedo. With two giant rooster tails pluming up from the stern, it felt more like 100. Pulling into the Port of Palm Beach would have been an immense anticlimax had I not known what was waiting for me on the quayside. There in its rich Rosso Trionfale paint—that’s cherry red to you and me—was the new pride of Maserati’s fleet, its 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport. Steer the boat, drive the car; life doesn’t get much sweeter. The regular GranTurismo Convertible has been around for a few years now. But for the new Sport, they upped the horsepower of the 4.7-liter V-8 from 433 to a nice, roll-off-the-tongue 444. It’s essentially the same engine that powers the hard-edged GranTurismo MC Stradale. The upgrade to Sport spec also includes my new favorite feature—a freer-flowing exhaust. While this might not sound like much, anyone who has driven a regular GranTurismo will eulogize over its sensational, basso profundo exhaust roar. Nascar stock cars are hushed by comparison. With this new exhaust, the noise now borders on the obscene. Don’t worry, you can cruise around with only muted thunder erupting from the car’s rear end. But its party trick is the Sport

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button, which opens up a valve in the exhaust, essentially bypassing anything that might get in the way of muffling the roar. To enjoy this truly unique feature to the fullest, drop the GT’s multilayer cloth top—a 24-second piece of mechanical ballet—and find yourself a nice city-center canyon of office buildings. Now hold the six-speed ZF auto in second gear, let the revs build to around 3,000 and enjoy. Shop windows will vibrate, household pets will scurry to safety, sidewalk diners will risk neck injury with the speed at which their heads twist. For me, this primeval wail, this orgy of octaves, this wall of sound is worth every cent of the GT Convertible Sport’s $148,000 asking price. Other upgrades to Sport spec include a few aerodynamic body appendages, plus 20 percent stiffer roll bars and 15 percent stiffer springs to sharpen the car’s cornering. Surprisingly, the stiffer suspension doesn’t affect the quality of the ride, which remains firm but nicely plush. Granted, it is gorgeous; but the true beauty of this Maserati is that it continues to offer seating for four adults in stretchout comfort, in one of the finest leatherupholstered cabins money can buy. Just like the Maserati sailboat, you could say that this new GranTurismo Convertible Sport leaves the opposition in its wake. u

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Ride of Her Life Beyond the legacy of her family name, Georgina Bloomberg is paving her own path with hard work, dedication and heart. by Jennifer Pfaff | photography by Robert Nelson

If home is where the heart is, Georgina Bloombergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barn in Wellington holds clear signs of all her passions. The location, first of all, is in a gated community near the horse show grounds, where she spends half the year competing as a show jumper. On her property, which sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owned for four years, are an equestrian ring and a large barn that mirrors the Mediterranean style of the three-bedroom home. Guests who walk through the front door are immediately greeted by her five dogs, all adopted from animal rescue facilities. They are good, playing with each other and munching on squeak toys, and follow her everywhere. And then there are the photos throughout the house: Bloomberg at a blacktie event for the Humane Society. With her father, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, at a baseball game. Mid-air on a horse jumping over a fence. 40

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On a boat with friends. With her boyfriend, minor league baseball player Justin Dalles. And everywhere with her dogs. This is just the first small glimpse into the busy life of a young billionaire heiress who, like the purple streak in her hair, stands out against the mold. Yes, she is a Bloomberg. But she is more than a famous last name. She is a world champion equestrian with Olympic aspirations; an animal rights activist; a philanthropist; the author of three young adult novels; an aspiring fashion designer; and “an animal person, first and foremost,” she says. It’s a lot for a petite 29-year-old, but “I certainly don’t think of my purpose in life to be here to inherit my father’s money,” she says. What Bloomberg did inherit from her father, though, was his philosophy that any goal can be achieved through hard work and dedication, no matter how far-reaching it may seem. “Some people kind of hold back [because of] the fear of failure. He’s shown me how to overcome that fear,” she says. And like her father, Bloomberg is using her competitive spirit to pave her own path to success—although hers, you could say, is a riding trail. Bloomberg began riding when she was 4 years old on her family’s estate in North Salem, New York. She started competing as a pony hunter at age 6, then switched to jumping in 2000 and continued the discipline professionally. Bloomberg competes year-round across the world, so her home base varies depending on the time of year. She’s in Florida from November through March, then competes in New York and spends a couple of months in the summer at tournaments throughout Europe. But no matter where she is, she’s riding at least five times a week, six to eight hours a day. Her resume boasts a laundry list of riding accomplishments. Her first year in the senior ranks, for instance, Bloomberg won the United States Equestrian Team’s Talent Derby. In 2005, she was on the first winning United States Samsung Super League team in La Baule, France. She’s earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and attracted top sponsors, such as Ariat, an equestrian sportswear line. Jimmy Doyle, Bloomberg’s trainer since 2002, says he saw potential in her from the beginning. “Talent was never an issue. You could see it. Before I went to work for her, I’d seen her riding a few times and said, ‘My God, that kid can ride,’” he says. 42

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Part of it, he says, is her natural ability to connect with horses and guide them into enjoying the sport. “Horses like her, which is important,” he says. “She gives them a good feel.” Bloomberg’s greatest success was the first major goal she set for herself, fulfilling a childhood dream: winning medals at the North American Young Rider Championships—the team gold in 2002 and the individual gold and team silver in 2003. Her next major aspiration is to compete in the Olympics, a dream Doyle believes is within reach. “Compared to her age group and to her generation, she’s done more than most, without a doubt,” he says. “And not just because she’s a Bloomberg; she did work hard.” Yet some of her proudest moments have also occurred outside the ring, where she ensures her precious free time is spent reaching other life goals—most inspired by riding. In 2006, Bloomberg formed the Rider’s Closet, a nonprofit that donates used riding clothes to equestrians in need. She handled every aspect on her own, running the organization out of her mother’s garage, until the program became so successful that it was more than she could handle by herself. The Rider’s Closet is now a volunteer-run organization based in Brewster, New York, that has assisted more than 40 programs and more than 250 individuals. Bloomberg’s riding career has also played into her creative side, as she’s co-authored three young adult novels called The A Circuit series, which follow a group of elite teenage girls competing in the equestrian world. The main character, Thomasina, is the daughter of the billionaire mayor of New York, which sparked rumors that the books are thinly veiled accounts of Bloomberg’s personal life. She insists they are based on real-life experiences “but not necessarily things that have happened to me.” “If it is true, then I’m honored, because everybody thinks I am the character who is the hardest working, most loyal, most down-to-earth,” she says. “But the people who actually know me know there’s a little piece of me in each character.” Bloomberg’s latest creative endeavor is fashion design, a career she says she would have pursued if she weren’t already an equestrian. She spent the summer taking classes at Parsons five days a week, before her evening riding lessons. She has dreams of starting her own riding clothing line. She’s also formed friendships

Bloomberg carries the drive she has with riding into other aspects of her life. “I love to win, whether it’s a board game or a sport. For me, any kind of action is a competitive one,” she says.

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“My work with ASPCA and the Humane Society are two things I will never give up. It’s part of who I am.”

the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills, was started by Amanda Hearst, a great-granddaughter of media mogul William Randolph Hearst and a close friend of Bloomberg. The two women have always raised funds for puppy mill raids, and they made national headlines in March when they participated in their first one together, rescuing 88 puppies and a pregnant cat from a property in South Carolina. “My work with the ASPCA, with the Humane Society, are two things I will never, no matter how busy I get, give up,” Bloomberg says. “It’s just a part of who I am.” Ambitious statements like that give Doyle a slight cause for concern: He worries Bloomberg might spread herself too thin. “I’d like to have her here more often, but it’s not that easy right now,” he says. “When you’re Georgina, you’ve got so many other things going on in life. In my opinion, too much sometimes. I just wonder how she does it.” But, he adds, “That’s not a crime. There is more to life than horses. She’s got a good heart. She’s very kind. She’s going in the direction she wants to go, I believe.” Despite all the accomplishments, Bloomberg’s multifaceted career hasn’t been without its setbacks. She’s endured a host of injuries over the years, including suffering from two concussions, dislocating her shoulder and breaking a wrist, an ankle, her collarbone, her back and a few fingers. Worst of all, though, was a persistent pain in her back from a type of scoliosis that caused her vertebrae to curve to the side. She underwent surgery in July 2011 to straighten her back, and doctors inserted two metal rods on each side of her spine and performed bone grafts on her vertebrae. “I’m three-quarters of an inch taller than I was before the surgery,” Bloomberg laughs. Although she’s fully healed now, recovery left her unable to ride for about eight months, the longest she’s ever gone without riding. The timing also meant she missed the qualifying rounds for this year’s Olympics. But she hasn’t abandoned her aspirations to compete in the 2016 summer games; it’s the next major goal she will work toward. For now, she’s looking to reinvigorate her confidence so she can perform at the level she was riding before her surgery. And after all he’s seen, Doyle has no doubt Bloomberg will return even stronger, fitter and hungrier to succeed. “She will be back,” he insists. “You’ll be hearing more of her; don’t you worry.” u

Bloomberg says riding has taught her to overcome obstacles and appreciate accomplishments, even small ones. “It’s given me a good perspective in life in that if you let every little thing or every mistake you make get you down, you’ll never progress,” she says.

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I AM FASHION A fanciful journey through a stylist’s fashion closet full of frocks and baubles to covet PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT ADAMO Shot by Palm Beach Illustrated on location at Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach Argyle dress, poplin embroidered shirt, pants, Prada, Bal Harbour; suede Swarovski crystal sandal, Giuseppe Zanotti, Bal Harbour; sunglasses, Friedrich’s Optik, Palm Beach; clutch, Oscar de la Renta, Bal Harbour; on cart: luggage, Giorgio’s, Palm Beach; umbrella, handbag, trench coat, Burberry, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton.

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Red jumpsuit, Valentino, Palm Beach; Christian Louboutin fur suede pumps, Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach and Boca Raton; multicolored jeweled pendant and earrings, Oscar de la Renta, Bal Harbour. Opposite page: Multicolored tweed stretch dress, heels, Stella McCartney, Bal Harbour; earrings, Etro, Coral Gables; sunglasses, Friedrichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Optik, Palm Beach; handbags on cart: Valentino, Palm Beach; Christian Louboutin, Miami; Etro, Coral Gables.

Printed silk georgette dress with pleated ruffles, Gucci, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; glasses, Friedrichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Optik, Palm Beach; feather embellished heels, Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach; iPad case, Salvatore Ferragamo, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; Kenneth Jay Lane ring, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach. Opposite page: Embellished dress, headband, Oscar de la Renta, Bal Harbour; Oscar de la Renta tassel earrings, Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach and Boca Raton; Alexis Bittar bracelet, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach; iPhone case, Roger Vivier, Bal Harbour. 50

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Printed dress, statement earrings, Etro, Coral Gables; velvet clutch, Oscar de la Renta, Bal Harbour; sequin clutch, orange Mongolian fur clutch, Roger Vivier, Bal Harbour; silver and gold clutches, Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach. Opposite page: Silk lace blouse, needlepoint pencil skirt, statement earrings, embellished headband, needlepoint and lace booties, Dolce & Gabbana, Bal Harbour

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Embellished dress, Louis Vuitton, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; Christian Louboutin heels, Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton; on bench: metallic clutches, Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach. Opposite page: Silk printed jumper, Diane von Furstenberg, Bal Harbour; suede heels, Gucci, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; dress in hand: Michael Kors, Palm Beach; luggage on bed: Giorgioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palm Beach; Christian Louboutin handbag, Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach and Boca Raton; leopard bag, Roger Vivier, Bal Harbour; by wall: luggage, Giorgioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Palm Beach; handbag, Michael Kors, Palm Beach. Fashion Editor: Katherine Lande Design Director: Olga Gustine Model: Sofi Milo, Women Management, New York Hair & Makeup: Gina Simone, Cielo Blue Pro, Miami, using Giorgio Armani Beauty products Photographer Assistant: Robert Kildoo Fashion Intern: Kendall Zahringer

SAIL AWAY for the day

When time is tight, there’s no greater fun than getting out on the water in one of the new breed of luxury day sailers. BY HOWARD WALKER

he challenge with owning a big yacht is time. With today’s fastpaced, over-scheduled lifestyles, sailing off into the sunset for a week, or a month, is usually a nonstarter. Which is why luxury day sailers that are easy to handle, fun to sail and can have you out on the water in minutes are soaring in popularity. Here are seven of our very favorites.

BRENTA B42 La Dolce Vita Conjure up the image of a waterborne Ferrari—all sleek, seductive style, lots of high-tech carbon fiber, exquisite leather and a half-million-dollar price tag. That’s the stunning Brenta B42 day sailer. 56

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Created by longtime yachties Luca Brenta and Lorenzo Argento, co-founders of the Fano, Italy-based Luca Brenta Yacht Design, the B42 is one of a fleet of exquisite, custom-built day sailers, ranging from 30 to 60 feet. The beauty of the 42 is its sheer simplicity. Designed to be piloted with ease by one person, all controls are by push button. Want to raise the big mainsail? Press a knob and an electric Harken winch unfurls it from the carbon fiber boom. Want to trim the self-tacking jib? Big, electrically powered hydraulic rams do the heavy moving, again, at the touch of a button. Brenta’s objective with the 42 was simply to minimize the time it takes to go sailing, so an owner can use the boat without a

big crew. Or any crew. It also makes it a joy to take out inexperienced family or friends who might be intimidated by a cockpit full of linguine-like lines. As you’d expect, the B42 is a masterpiece of cool Italian design and the latest high-tech construction. The hull and mast are made of light yet super-strong carbon fiber; the keel is a narrow fin with a threeton torpedo bulb at the base for speed and stability. Draft is 5 feet, 9 inches, making it perfect for shallow Florida waters. Down below, there’s a double berth in the pointy end and two single settee berths, making it perfect for a weekend away for a family or two couples. And only an Italian boat would have twin hanging wardrobes made of leather.

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Length: 41’11” Beam: 10’2" Draft: 5’9” Displacement: 9,350 lbs. Sail area: 1,076 sq. ft. Power: 27-hp Volvo Saildrive Price: From $575,000 (Bruce Tait & Associates, Sag Harbor, New York; taityachts.com; b-yachts.com)

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Length: 42’4” Beam: 11’ Draft: 4’9” Displacement: 17,500 lbs. Sail area: 898 sq. ft. Power: 30-hp Yanmar diesel with Saildrive Price: From $648,000 (bruckmannyachts.com)

BRUCKMANN 42 DAYSAILER O Canada Mississauga, Ontario, seems an unlikely location for arguably the Great White North’s leading boat builder, but it’s home to the skilled craftsmen of Bruckmann Yachts. One of their most coveted creations is this breathtaking 42-foot day sailer. Founder Erich Bruckmann was one of the original partners at legendary C&C Yachts in the late 1960s, when the industry was just switching from wood to a new-fangled material called glass fiber. He set up Bruckmann Yachts in the late 1980s 58

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with son Mark, who now runs the show. Their 42 was a latecomer to the day sailer market but made an impact by offering a classically styled, easy-sailing sloop with old-school long overhangs and a focus on quality and craftsmanship. The design came from the drawing board of Zurn Yacht Design in Marblehead, Massachusetts. One of its big appeals is the full six feet of standing headroom in its well laid out cabin. So many rivals sacrifice space to preserve purity of line. Tell that to the guy

who cracks his head on the ceiling! There’s room for four adults to snooze in comfort after a glorious afternoon sail, with a small, though well stocked, galley to rustle up dinner later on. The emphasis here is on laid-back, nosurprises sailing, courtesy of its generous 8,000-pound keel—almost half the total weight of the yacht—and easy-to-handle rig. Its deep, protected cockpit adds to the feeling of security and safety, making it perfect when young sailors are aboard.

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Length: 38’3” Beam: 10’8” Draft: 5’11” Displacement: 11,000 lbs. Sail area: 879 sq. ft. Power: 39-hp Yanmar diesel with Saildrive Price: From $384,000 (alerionexp.com)

ALERION EXPRESS AE38 The Original Twenty-one years ago, Pearson Marine Group in Warren, Rhode Island, was credited with creating the gene of the “gentleman’s day sailer” with its swift and elegant Alerion 28-footer. It was a hard-to-beat combo of a drop-dead gorgeous boat with classic lines cloaking the latest technology, the emphasis on cockpit rather than cabin and the ease of sailing that lets one person slip the lines, head out and simply enjoy the ride. It’s a concept that’s been carried through to each of Pearson’s Alerion models that these days include 20, 28, 33, 38 and a brand new 41. But it’s the elegant AE38 that makes our pulse race. With its sleek, low cabin and trademark elongated, stainless-rimmed oval windows, along with a stretched cockpit capable of accommodating eight in comfort, it defines the term ship-shape. Its rig definitely falls into the category of “keep it simple.” It features an I-beam strong carbon mast that does away with the need for a backstay. That allows a whopper of a mainsail and smaller, self-tending, self-tacking jib up front. Give it a stiff breeze and it comes alive and sails like a dream. And of course it’s equipped with all the toys, like electric winches, single-line furling, 48-inch teak wheel, and a punchy 39-horse threecylinder Yanmar diesel coupled to an easy maneuvering Saildrive leg. Sailboats just don’t come prettier than this.

MORRIS 36 New England Glam Flag-blue hull. Check. Teak decking. Check. Lashings of mirror-finished varnish. Check. Timeless elegance. Check. If you’re craving some true Maine boat-builder craftsmanship and quality, the ravishing Morris 36 has your name on her stern. Founder Tom Morris launched Morris Yachts in 1972 and has been turning out some of the most magnificent handcrafted sailing vessels ever since. For the M36, the company partnered with legendary New York yacht design firm Sparkman & Stephens to create this truly splendid model. Simple to sail—Morris Yachts offers a complimentary one-on-one training course in your home waters to help you quickly learn the ropes, literally—this sleek 36-footer features a selftacking jib, push-button electric winch-operated main and a high-tech carbon mast and boom. There’s room in the cockpit for six adults and space below for a couple and two guests. Headroom in the cabin is understandably low at 4 feet, 10 inches to keep the exterior elegance, but

there’s a small galley and separate heads, as well as a comfy double berth in the bow. This is the boat for a relaxed sunset cruise with friends or a long weekend in the Bahamas. Or a rail-down trot past the yacht club to watch jaws drop. After all, the M36 is the boat Yachting World magazine described as “the nautical equivalent of a Stradivarius.” Well said.

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Length: 36’1” Beam: 10’1” Draft: 4’6” Displacement: 8,900 lbs. Sail area: 558 sq. ft. Power: 21-hp Yanmar diesel with Saildrive Price: From $398,000 (morrisyachts.com)

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Length: 46’3” Beam: 9’3” Draft: 6’6” Displacement: 9,900 lbs. Sail area: 684 sq. ft. Power: 30-hp Yanmar diesel with Saildrive Price: From $700,000 (spirityachts.com)

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WALLY NANO The Italian Stallion Ignore the slightly oddball name. The fact is, Monaco-based Wally Yachts builds some of the coolest boats on the planet—yachts and powerboats that define minimalist, cutting-edge, contemporary design. The smallest of their fleet is the stunning Wally Nano: 37 feet of sleek carbon fiber and warm teak created by company founder Luca Bassani, in conjunction with acclaimed yacht architects Hoek Design. From a practical point of view, the Nano is a masterpiece. Four hours with four guys, a couple of wrenches and a screwdriver, and the entire yacht can be dismantled and slid inside a 40-foot container. Just think of the possibilities: winters sailing in St. Barth’s, summers cruising in Saint-Tropez, maybe an autumn rendezvous in the Cape. Just ship it. This is a pure style icon: sleek in an Apple MacBook Air sort of way and as stylish as any Jil Sander runway collection. With one look at the thing, it screams cool. It has all the firm’s trademark design cues, like the flush deck; the low cabin with vertical side windows; and, of course, the focus on soaking up the sun. Behind the helm, there’s a giant sunbathing area. Down below, it’s minimalistic with exposed carbon fiber weave, stark white finishes and soft leather upholstery. True modern—make that Wally—fashion. 60

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Mr. Bond, Your Yacht Awaits Remember in Casino Royale when James Bond sails into the center of Venice with Vesper Lynd on the most breathtakingly beautiful boat ever to raise sails? The head-turner was a Spirit 54, built by the British yard Spirit Yachts. While you’d be hard-pressed to ever describe it as a day sailer—not with two double cabins and a washer-dryer—it does have a 46-foot kid brother that defines the term “luxury day boat.” The Spirit 46 recalls the elegance of those unforgettable 1930 J-class race boats. Slender in beam, with long, long overhangs and a pinched stern, it’s designed to go fast. With a stiff breeze filling its 684 square feet of canvas, its top speed has been recorded at an amazing 21 knots. And not only does it look old school, its construction harks back to another era. Instead of high-tech carbon and Kevlar, it uses a wood/epoxy construction, with light yet strong Brazilian cedar planking bonded by West System Epoxy. The rest is bang up-to-date, with a tall carbon fiber mast, high-tech Quantum sails and a deep fin keel with lead torpedo bulb. The true beauty of this yacht is in the detail. The teak work gleams and glows under a multitude of coats of varnish. And as a nod to sailboats past, it does away with a wheel helm in favor of a good ol’ tiller. Now that’s the Spirit.

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Length: 37’ Beam: 8’6” Draft: 7’3” on lifting keel Displacement: 5,700 lbs. Sail area: 806 sq. ft. Power: 13-hp Volvo diesel with Saildrive Price: From $310,000 (wally.com/nano)

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Length: 42’3” Beam: 10’6” Draft: 4’–7’ Displacement: 14,000 lbs. Sail area: 730 sq. ft. Power: 27-hp Yanmar diesel with Saildrive Price: $750,000 (hinckleyyachts.com)

HINCKLEY DS42 High-Tech Classic In the quest to combine old-world charm with twenty-first century technology, look no farther than the absolutely gorgeous Hinckley DS42 day sailer. Admiring that stately wooden mast towering into the sky? Actually, it’s a fake. You see, a real wooden mast is just too darned heavy. Today’s solution for reduced weight is super-stiff and lightweight carbon fiber. The only trouble is a black carbon rig looks a little out of place on a classic yacht. Kind of like Justin Bieber wearing pinstripes. So the craftsmen at Hinckley Yachts in Warren, Rhode Island have the carbon spars painstakingly painted by a local artisan to mimic real wood grain. In the design world, it’s known as faux bois.

All we can say is the end result is indiscernible and complements perfectly the classic lines of the DS42. Of course, the high-tech construction doesn’t stop there. The hull features a process called Dual-Guard, which involves the bonding of layers of Kevlar on an inner skin of carbon fiber for maximum strength and stiffness. All this adds up to a yacht that sails as beautifully and elegantly as it looks. And part of this is down to the Hinckley’s hydraulically operated lifting keel, which can vary the depth of the 4,800-pound lead bulb from seven feet to a very Florida-friendly four feet. If there’s a benchmark or standard setter in this ever-growing day sailer class, this stunning Hinckley DS42 is it. u palmbeachillustrated.com | SEPTEMBER 2012 61

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Burn, Baby Burn Most of the scents from the Palm Beach Candle Co. in Delray Beach have a tropical inspiration, while the holiday fragrances are perfect for those special times of the year. Some of our favorite scents (not to mention candle names): Little Black Dress, Cute Cabana Boy and Moonlight Sonata. palmbeachcandle.com

Part of what shapes an area’s character is local industry. These products, made by artisans’ hands in our own communities, help define Palm Beach County’s refined style, island vibe and tropical flavor. By Jennifer Pfaff

Happy Feet The quintessential Palm Beach footwear, Stephen Bonanno Sandals have been a West Palm Beach staple since 1963. The Navajo leather sandal is available in 21 designs, with endless color possibilities and monogramming. On September 4, Stephen Bonanno Sandals will open a Palm Beach retail store at 302 South County Road. And on January 1, in honor of its fiftieth anniversary year, the company will host a one-day sale with major markdowns you won’t want to miss. (561-249-0667, stephenbonanno.com)

Set Sail

Home Grown

Albury Brothers originated in the Bahamas, and its

Palm Beach Bamboo in Loxa-

hand-built fiberglass boats continue to adhere to the original

hatchee is repurposing the bamboo

Bahamian concept of simplicity in design, featuring few hatches

from its nursery into beautiful and

and less hardware for a distinct ’60s or ’70s look. The boats’

functional South Florida Bamboo

rounded shape is inspired by the structure of a standard

crafts, such as walking canes,

wooden boat. (561-863-7006, alburybrothers.com)

mugs, wind chimes, jewelry, and even sake sets and sushi plates. Rahn Skipper, the hands behind the art, allows each piece of bamboo to dictate the final product based on characteristics such as strength and color. The earth-

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friendly pieces are available for purchase online and at the nursery by appointment only. (561-7536630, southfloridabamboo.com)

Island Chic QBSDesigns handbags, created in Delray Beach, are made of heavy-duty canvas and other fabrics acquired worldwide, including baskets woven by village workers in Thailand. The bags are assembled and embellished by hand with monograms, ribbons or castings. Their clean, simple designs have a nautical look, often featuring oceanic brooches such as starfish, seahorses, sand dollars or scallop shells. (561-272-3258, qbsdesigns.com)

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Palm Beach resident Jacqueline Franks uses semiprecious stones, floral shapes and delicate 18-karat gold chains to create her romantic, chic line of Jacqueline Kimberly jewelry. Franks is known for draping chains over stones, and her necklaces are versatile enough to layer with other pieces. Her 2013 collection uses combinations such as green amethyst with black diamonds as well as unusual pearls. (561-833-7688, jacquelinekimberly.com)

Swim Away It’s easy to spot the South Florida inspiration in Palm Beach-based Strong Boalt men’s swimwear: The colorful trunks have tropical prints and are made of high-quality, structured outerwear that dries quickly. The line is so perfect for resort stays that it’s carried at haute hotels worldwide, including the W in Bali; the Four Seasons in Maui; the RitzCarlton in Laguna Beach, California; and, naturally, The Breakers. (561283-4028, strongboalt.com)

Super Suds Unlike most mass-produced body cleansers, Palm Beach Gardens-made Aphrodite Soaps don’t have artificial hardeners. The pretty bars are made of natural ingredients such as vegetable and plant oils, beeswax, buttermilk and honey, which leave your skin feeling smooth and clean without a dry, tight feeling. There’s a soap for everybody, whether you prefer an unscented bar, vegan ingredients or a cleanser for sensitive skin. We like scrubbing with the lavender and calendula bar, made with French lavender and shredded calendula petals. (561-299-1551, aphroditesoaps.com)

Light Up Each day, more than 100 Mya Handmade Cigars are rolled, cut, pressed and wrapped by hand in West Palm Beach by members of the Rodriguez family, whose cigar-making roots date back to 1896 Cuba. Their Mya blend, made of leaves from Mexico, Nicaragua, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, has a mild flavor that aficionados would identify as similar to a Romeo y Julieta cigar, making it a daytime stogie ideal for golfing. (561-6593230, myacigars.com)

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Our annual compendium of perfect places, fabulous finds and extraordinary experiences in PALm Beach and beyond

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DINING

Fresh CATCH For a city by the sea, we seem to have very few dedicated seafood restaurants. The partners behind Pistacheâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thierry Beaud, Reid Boren and Julian Gremaudâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;recognized the need and opened up PB Catch at 251 Sunrise in Palm Beach. Designed like the interior of a luxury yacht, with a lot of mahogany and white leather, PB Catch is serious seafood. Gremaud, the executive chef, changes the menu daily to serve the freshest fish available. A popular menu item is the sustainably caught Chilean sea bass, served with soy-infused Brussels sprouts and crispy leeks. Speaking of fresh, there is a raw bar in the main dining room, filled with crushed ice and a variety of still snapping, in-season shellfish, including Wellfleet oysters. Sit up there and watch the chef prepare delectable raw dishes, like white tuna tartare. pbcatch.com

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Tempura shrimp with spicy aioli; hamachi sashimi (left)

Flavor Neighbor Buccan has been a sensation since opening its doors in Palm Beach last year. Owner/Chef Clay Conley, along with partners Piper Quinn and Sam Slattery, has upped the flavor ante with the opening of Imoto right next door. Like Buccan, Imoto specializes in small plates, this time with a decidedly Asian and Japanese influence, featuring screamingly fresh sashimi and other raw and cooked delights. Conley uses local ingredients whenever possible and also flies in fish daily from the Tsukji Fish Market in Tokyo. Because of availability and seasons, the menu does change up a bit, but you can be sure you are getting the freshest ingredients available. The Peking duck tacos are not to be missed. Another favorite is the tempura Maine lobster roll, which is served with a black truffle sauce that is lick-the-plate delicious. imotopalmbeach.com

On The Market When the grocery store doesn’t have what we need, we head to one of the area’s specialty markets. Our tried-andtrue favorites: n

Amici Market in Palm Beach has fresh

produce, specialty cured meats, hard-to-find cheeses and an assortment of wine—in-

Mixing It Up Our first reaction when we heard Charles Steadman had left Echo was a quiet gasp. That was followed by a question: “Where did he go?” Steadman, everyone’s favorite mixologist, along with former Echo GM David Thall and Kevin Walters, formerly of The Breakers, landed in Lantana. Their new venture, Lantana Jacks, focuses on fresh fish and all-American favorites and offers a list of specialty cocktails utilizing fresh local fruit. Be sure to order Jack’s Reef Raider, which comes in a stylized conch shell, and some pulled pork tacos. lantanajacks.com

cluding Livernano, produced from the Tuscan winery owned by Palm Beach’s Bob and Gudrun Cuillo. myamicimarket.com n Carmine’s

Gourmet Market in Palm

Beach Gardens began as a meat market in 1972 and expanded its selections over the years. The selection of prepared foods is a must, as are the dolci in the bakery case. carmines.com n The

breads, desserts and more than

60 prepared dishes at Joseph’s Classic Market stay true to the Italian roots of the market’s Brooklyn native founder. Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton and Wellington, josephsclassicmarket.com n

The Boys Farmers’ Market in Delray

Beach is one of the busiest local markets in the area, and deservedly so: It stocks

We Know Vino We love a good pour, which is why we raise our glasses and toast Virginia Philip,

up on quality organic and specialty items

master sommelier at The Breakers, Palm Beach, who opened her Virginia Philip

at supermarket prices and quantities.

Wine Shop and Academy in downtown West Palm Beach in November. Philip, who was named Best Sommelier of the United States in 2002, selected each of the

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shop’s 450 offerings, guaranteeing there’s not a bad sip in the house. For the academy side of the business, wine lovers at all levels of expertise can learn from the best by enrolling in courses taught by Philip on a variety of topics, including food and wine pairings, wine purchasing and building a cellar. virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com palmbeachillustrated.com | september 2012 67

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Small Plates, Big Flavor Whether you call them tapas or just small plates, smaller portions are appearing on more menus these days. Here are some of our favorite places to grab a few small bites.

short rib tacos with spicy cabbage. We can’t get enough of the grilled artichokes. chachaspalmbeach.com Perennial favorite City Cellar has introduced a small

The Blind Monk wine bar serves tapas that complement

plates menu with a few daily surprises; one dish you can’t

the wine selection, like hummus with warm pita and juli-

miss is the crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and Grana

enned veggies. The candied figs with goat cheese mousse,

Padano shavings. bigtimerestaurants.com

topped with shaved fennel, green apple and lemon aioli, is a delightful blend of flavors. theblindmonk.com At 150 Worth, Cha Cha’s menu was designed for sharing, with dishes like Baja fish tacos with cilantro slaw and the

City Cellar’s Brussels sprouts (left); Buccan’s hamachi sashimi salad (above)

At Buccan, Clay Conley is turning out über-creative small plates. The mushroom pizza with creamy gruyere cheese and a black truffle vinaigrette is divine, while the steak tartare with a crispy egg yolk … wow. buccanpalmbeach.com

Hail the Classics In an age of nouveau this, stylized that, Gazebo Café is holding its ground, serving continental classics in all their glory.

We love a good road trip—especially when

Here you’ll find such time-honored dishes

food is central to the experience. But a road trip

as Dover sole meunière, baked Alaska and

we don’t have to leave home for? Even better.

escargots à la Bourguignonne (yes, in the shells), executed really, really well. Because most restaurants have replaced

Gazebo Café’s foie gras crème brûlée

On the Road Again Top of the Point, The Breakers’ restaurant on the top floor of Phillips Point, is offering its Road Trip series again this summer, and we’re

these items with “new classics” like fish

going along for the ride. Every month features a

tacos and sesame-seared tuna, Gazebo is,

new menu of authentic regional offerings (with

ironically enough, something of a trail-

a creative twist) from the Carolina Lowcountry,

blazer. If you have a hankering for a perfect

New England, Chicago, the Northwest and the

duck à l’orange, flambéed tableside, this is

Gulf Coast. The “round-trip fare” is right, too:

the spot for you.

$39.50 for three courses. thebreakers.com/ restaurants_lounges/top_of_the_point

Artisan Brew Starbucks who? Enjoy your cup of Joe surrounded by stunning artistic inspiration at Habatat Galleries on Clematis Street, where coffee and art come together in a sleek, warehouse-like space. The all-in-one coffee shop and art gallery houses two floors of artwork, primarily glass sculptures, while the barista on the lower level brews cuppas using beans from Counter Culture, a company dedicated to environmental sustainability and fair farming practices. Your first order is on the house—we recommend the coconut latte. habatatcoffee.com 68

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A-List Ale We asked Tequesta Brewing Co. to create a special beer that represents Palm Beach Illustrated, and boy, did the local brewers deliver. Our blend starts with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terminally Ale, an American brown ale with light hints of coffee, rose and chocolateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;off to a good start. To step it up a notch, Tequesta Brewing Co. added fresh, indigenous strawberries from Loxahatchee, Godiva chocolate and imported Ecuadorian chocolate nibs, giving an altogether rich nod to the tropical, high-end South Florida lifestyle. The ingredients blended together for two and a half weeks in an American Oak cask, an Old World way of brewing. The final product is a nutty, chocolate ale with wood and fruity layers that ring in harmony the whole way through.

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Think of it as Palm Beach in a mug.

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SHOPPING Fashion’s Big Night Whether you’re a die-hard shopper or not, it’s hard to resist Fashion’s Night Out. The excitement surrounding the event, which now spans retail destinations worldwide, is infectious. In Palm Beach County, the celebration on September 6 will spread from The Gardens Mall in the north to the big retailers in Boca, encompassing everything in between—Worth Avenue included. Some of the parties not to be missed: Neiman Marcus Palm Beach, all Saks Fifth Avenue locations and the mallwide shindig at The Gardens. Wherever you go, dress for the occasion. We’ll be watching. Palm Beach Illustrated’s STREET STYLE Team will be out in full force, looking for the finest examples of Palm Beach style. We’ll be live tweeting and posting photos on Facebook all night, with the event’s best-dressed posted on our website for all to admire. Have what it takes to make the cut? Then show us. Our photographers will be everywhere, looking for you. palmbeach illustrated.com/streetstyle Follow us on Twitter for live tweets from the STREET STYLE Team:

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Fashion For All Shopping with fashionistas of different styles can be difficult, which is why we head to one of Alene Too’s three Boca Raton locations for a onestop family shopping trip. No one will leave empty-handed: Names such as Rachel Zoe, BCBG Max Azria Runway and an exclusive Isabel Marant col-

We are loving Mont-

lection are all spotted here. Chanel

blanc’s new Star Spell

accessories mingle with costume jew-

collection, which includes

elry. Beach bums will find the perfect

fab everyday bijoux, such as

suit; shoe lovers will get their fix; all

an engraved stainless steel bangle with a rose gold fin-

will be right in the world. And regard-

ish, and a red gold-plated fountain pen with diamond-cut

less of personal style, everyone can

lines on the barrel. montblanc.com

appreciate Alene Too’s philanthropic endeavors, supporting nonprofits like the FEED campaign and hosting monthly shopping-with-a-purpose events. alenetoo.com

Shoe Lovers, Meet Your Match A new shoe store always gets our attention, but when it has a collection as well curated as this, it becomes an obsession. Match, the jewel box of a shoe salon at The Breakers, has the concept of resort footwear down to a science. Sure, there are the requisite sexy heels (our faves: Edmundo Castillo and B Brian Atwood), but equally fabulous flats, sandals, espadrilles and wedges share shelf space. For die-hard shoe lovers (you know who you are), Match is a must. thebreakers.com

Edmundo Castillo’s Minnie heel (left); B Brian Atwood’s Fortosa bootie (above)

Good Gifting Looking for a unique but always-appropriate hostess gift? Stroll through the front door of The Back Porch in Palm Beach Gardens. With scented candles by Seda France (the Japanese Quince sends us into olfactory overload), frames by Michael Aram, personalized stationery and monogrammed coasters, owners Ann Kohlmeyer, Nan Nicklaus O’Leary and Ashley Frederickson have got you covered. Plus, there’s a great selection of colorful pillows and have-to-have decorative items for the home. thebackporchstore.com

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FAMILIES

go with the flow Only two rivers in Florida have been declared a “Wild and Scenic River” by the federal government, and one of them is the Loxahatchee River in northern Palm Beach County. The slow-moving river, located in a 260-mile ecosystem that features walking trails,

means “turtle river,” an apt moniker considering the yellow-bellied slider turtles that populate the place. loxahatcheeriver.org

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travels through creeks and an estuary before reaching the Atlantic Ocean through the Jupiter Inlet. Boating here is a much different experience than the open ocean; there are swamps, seagrass beds, oyster reefs, lagoons and mangroves. Loxahatchee in Seminole

Walk on the wild side The Palm Beach Zoo has partnered with Panthera, the world’s leading big-cat conservation organization, and the Wildlife Conservation Society through its Tigers Forever project to help protect tigers and their habitat. Currently on exhibit at the zoo are five endangered Malayan tigers. With only 500 remaining in the wild, Malayan tigers are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as endangered, remaining vulnerable because of logging and conflict in their native Southeast Asia. palmbeachzoo.com Another chance to view big cats is at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, where the king of the beasts reigns in the Gorongosa Reserve. The pride of African lions, rare in a zoo setting, is made up of three adult females and 10 adult males holding court in the drive-through safari experience. For a more personal animal encounter, there is a giraffe feeding exhibit at Lion Country, where kids can have the tallest of all animals eating right out of their hands. lioncountrysafari.com

Farm to hand We can all agree on two things: We should eat more fruits and vegetables, and fruits and vegetables taste better when they are freshly picked. A handful of local farms lets you can bring the whole family to pick fresh produce starting in the fall months. D and D Family Farms in Palm City is open for u-pickers from October through May with a variety of fruits and veggies ripe for the picking, including tomatoes, eggplants, lettuce, cucumbers, green peppers, a selection of hot peppers and, starting in late December/early January, strawberries. danddfamilyfarms.com Honeybee’s Hydroponic U-Pick in Loxahatchee will reopen in September, offering fields of strawberries, tomatoes and other produce. The u-pick at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in Boynton Beach will reopen in November, allowing guests to pick strawberries, tomatoes and bell peppers. In the spring, Bedner’s offers a u-pick sunflower field. bedners.com

Outdoor Strolls On those sunny South Florida days, set out on one of the nine nature trails at the Okeeheelee Nature Center in West Palm Beach. The trails, some of which are paved, The Japanese gardens at the Morikami

Asian Beauty The manicured grounds at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in

snake for 2.5 miles through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. The area is teeming with local fauna: curious raccoons, shy deer, families of ducks and turtles swimming in ponds, and but-

Delray Beach is a conversation between art and nature. A one-mile path takes visi-

terflies flitting among the flowers. For

tors through six gardens, spread over 16 acres, each presenting a different tribute to

beautiful photo opportunities, stand on

Japanese culture and history. The gardens feature bamboo, bonsai trees, waterfalls,

one of the overlooks. (561-233-1400)

perfectly clipped flowers, a rock garden, a koi pond and more. The waterways and footpaths, along with the foliage, make for a peaceful escape. morikami.org

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A Perfect 10 The Maltz Jupiter Theatre deserves our loudest applause and cheers of “Bravo!” The nonprofit theater is an area gem of Broadway-like shows and talent, not to mention a performing arts conservatory that is training the stage stars of tomorrow. Maltz boasted a stellar ninth season with 25 nominations for coveted Carbonell Awards, eight of which it won—including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence—and is now entering its tenth year with record-setting subscriber numbers. Up next, the tenth anniversary season will feature one impressive hit after another: Amadeus, The Music Man, Singin’ in the Rain, Doubt and Thoroughly Modern Millie. We’re ready for the standing ovation. jupitertheatre.org

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Clockwise from left: An art gallery hallway leads to the Tanzy Express restaurant in the theater; premium plus seats; iPic Theaters at Mizner Park.

Golden Ticket Moviegoers received the ultimate treat in May when iPic Theaters opened at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. The luxury theater offers such treats as spacious leather recliners, pillows, blankets and a personal server who brings entrees or cocktails to your chair at the push of a button. The theater also houses a restaurant/bar and upscale lounge, making it the ultimate dinner-and-a-movie experience. ipictheaters.com

Cultural Uprising The underground music and art scene is in the spotlight at Arts Garage, a hub of eclectic entertainment. The intimate theater in Delray Beach draws emerging artists who bring a colorful array of talent: creative theater, foreign films, jazz performers, workshops and more. At only two years old, the Arts Garage is quickly becoming the place to discover diverse works by creative minds that venture off the beaten path. artsgarage.org

Dark Art The Armory Art Center is throwing a Halloween party unlike any other. Its fourth annual Inferno will be held October 18 and will feature artist and vendor booths, including glass artists, sculptors, jewelers, painters and potters. There also will be performance art and extreme art demonstrations, live music and complimentary beer and wine, all for the Young Artists performing Semele (left) and The Tender Land (above)

$10 admission. Celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, the Armory Art Center hopes to expose more people in the community to the center’s mission and to the art itself. Plus, costumes are encouraged, so guests can show off their own creativity. armoryart.org

Local Vocals Have an hour to spare? That’s enough time to enjoy a performance by the Palm Beach Opera—for free. The group’s Young Artists present One Opera in One Hour, abridged versions of operatic works at the Harriet Himmel Theater. The 60-minute shows are a true hidden gem, casting the magic of a world-class opera in an intimate community setting. This year, the series features Iphigéenie en Tauride on January 25 and Enemies on February 25, both at 7:30 p.m. The performances also are live-streamed at pbopera.com.

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Move over, Old MacDonald. Marty and Svetlana Simon of Boynton Beach’s Heritage Hen Farm are delivering the freshest eggs around. Heritage Hen is a free-range farm, meaning its 400 chickens have full run of the property, coming and going as they please. The chickens are endangered and threatened Old World breeds that have been slowly phased out for more prolific breeders and egg layers. Their eggs are the definition of farm fresh and come in an array of colors and sizes (the hearty brown egg to the left is from a Cuckoo Marans, Queen Elizabeth’s egg of choice). The flavor is fantastically rich, the way an egg should taste. To get your hands on a dozen, visit the Delray Beach Green Market or the Heritage Hen Farm store, Trés Frésh. heritagehen.com

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Small wonder Explosively popular craft distillers prove that when it comes to spirits, small is big. By Mark Spivak

Death’s Door Spirits vodka (above); Brian Ellison and the Death’s Door distilery (top right)

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Many consumers believe that smaller is better. Few ventures seem to fire the imagination more than the boutique winery or the microdistiller—the familyowned David versus the corporate Goliath, turning out a handcrafted product against all odds. In the world of spirits, craft distillers have been the rage in recent years. These distillers were usually defined as those producing fewer than 40,000 cases annually. Lately, however, craft distillers have been growing larger, and some are morphing into nationally distributed brands. While marketing can keep the romance alive, the challenge is maintaining quality at much higher production levels. Solutions can be creative. When Patrón Tequila built its new distillery in Mexico a few years back, the company was faced with the problem of keeping quality high as the brand approached sales of two million cases each year. Distiller Francisco Alcaraz solved the puzzle by constructing 12 small facilities under one roof, each designed to turn out artisanal tequila. Here’s a quick roundup of some intriguing craft distillers’ spirits to try: VODKA: Death’s Door Spirits, Washington Island, Wisconsin ($30). Coming from a background in economic development, Brian Ellison, company founder, decided to help the island’s farmers make their wheat crop more profitable. The vodka has a light and lyrical nose, and a rich texture accented by hints of white pepper. Combined with something floral, such as Dolin Vermouth, this would make a striking martini. GIN: Spring44, Loveland, Colorado ($30). Co-found-

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Clockwise from left: the Spring44 distillery; WhistlePig rye; Spring44 gin

er and CEO Jeff Lindauer claims to have “the purest water on planet Earth”—emanating from a spring 9,044 feet up in a national park in the Colorado Rockies and untouched by any municipal water source. Aromas of anise, juniper and orange rind dominate the nose; gentle flavors of lemon and orange coat the palate, leading to a resonant finish. Spring44 is the only gin we’ve encountered that could be described as elegant. BOURBON: Angel’s Envy, Louisville, Kentucky ($50). Legendary distiller Lincoln Henderson retired in 2004 after nearly 40 years with Brown-Forman, where he developed Woodford Reserve, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel and Early Times. He’s spending his golden years making this bourbon, and it’s a stunner. Aged four to six years in charred white oak casks and finished in Port barrels, the texture is rich, sweet and unctuous, with impeccable balance. RYE: WhistlePig, Shoreham, Vermont ($70). Rye

Left to right: Lincoln Henderson; Angel’s Envy bourbon; John Hall; Forty Creek Barrel Select whiskey.

is the hottest spirit on the market right now, and this is one of the best—100-percent rye, 100 proof and 10 years old. It’s made by Dave Pickerell, who spent 14 years at Maker’s Mark. WhistlePig is owned by Raj Peter Bhakta, who grows the rye on his 400-acre farm. On the tongue, this rye is big, bold and dramatic, with lots of caramel, vanilla, honey, spice, pepper, tannin ... and class. It’s an unforgettable whiskey. CANADIAN: Forty Creek Barrel Select, Grimsby, Ontario ($25). Canadian whiskey is the Rodney

Dangerfield of spirits; rarely does it get any respect. A few sips of Forty Creek will change that. It’s made by John Hall, a winemaker who opened the first independent distillery in Canada since 1939. He distills the corn, rye and barley separately in small copper pot stills and ages the ingredients in white oak barrels before blending them into his “Meritage” whiskey. It’s rich and brawny, filled with spice and flavor. It will change the way people think about the potential of Canadian blended whiskey. u

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Flavor Explosion

Kelly Coulson

Kapow! Noodle Bar is small on space, but big on taste. By Mark Spivak

Steamed shrimp dumplings (above); shishitou peppers (top right)

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For more than a decade, Roy Villacrusis has been one of the most creative chefs in South Florida. He first came to prominence as the corporate sushi chef for Mark Militello’s string of restaurants and has been engaged in a restless search for new and exciting projects. One of his most notable recent accomplishments was designing the menu for Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton, which opened last Thanksgiving. Kapow! has livened the landscape at Mizner Park, a venue not known for groundbreaking culinary experiences. Though Villacrusis is no longer associated with the restaurant, it still bears the stamp of his wide-ranging background in Asian cuisine. Kapow! is a place to hang out,

to graze on small plates and imbibe interesting cocktails, and to dine on some of the most authentic Oriental dishes in the area. The restaurant is long and narrow, flanked by a wooden bar on one side and a cartoon mural on the other (created by Lake Worth artist Mike Pucciarelli). The rear of the room gives way to an open kitchen; rock music throbs in the background, underlining the young and hip vibe. In good weather, Kapow! shares outside seating with its neighbor, The Dubliner. Begin with some of the amazing wok-charred edamame ($6), flavored with toasted sesame oil, garlic soy and smoked sea salt. Equally impressive are the shishitou peppers ($8) stuffed with crab and cream cheese, panko-fried and served with a sweet and sour sauce. The mild heat of the peppers contrasts nicely with the creamy filling. Speaking of amazing, don’t miss the beet and peach tea cured salmon ($12)—moist and delicate, served with sweet longan berries (a variety of lychee) and a combination of fried and fresh basil. The steamed shrimp dumplings ($6) with chives and garlic are homemade, light and fluffy, and the steamed buns with organic maitake mushrooms and pickled cucumber ($7) are worthy of any first-rate dim sum house. As tempting as it is to make a meal of small plates, don’t bypass entrées, such as the broiled miso black cod ($23) with whole wheat soba noodles. The cod is perfectly fresh, moist and beautifully undercooked. Pan-seared diver scallops ($21) are served in a mild green curry sauce that balances the sweetness of lychees in the dish. And this is a noodle house, after all, so pick a cool night to indulge in a rich and satisfying bowl of beef ramen ($16) brimming with bok choy, slivers of skirt steak and sliced soft-boiled egg. The wine selection is short and functional, with

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a dozen labels offered by the glass, such as Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc ($9) or Red Diamond Cabernet ($8). The list of craft beers is longer and more intriguing, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake and shochu on hand for purists. The bartenders will not flinch if asked to make a St. Germain cocktail and will cheerfully offer a Manhattan with Bulleit Bourbon and agave nectar as standard fare. Service is provided by a battery of black-clad coed youngsters who are friendly and helpful and make up in enthusiasm for what they may lack in experience. Management patrols the floor, and the high-energy environment functions very well. Kapow! Noodle Bar interjects an intriguing multicultural note into a dining scene that badly needs one. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a terrific experience, and one that should not be missed. u PB-Fall Ad.pdf

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Left to right: the dining room mural, by Mike Pucciarelli; beet and peach tea cured salmon; beef ramen.

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Refreshing libations We are always on the lookout for interesting cocktails, especially in this heat. Two that meet our standards: Kabuki’s East Asian Cooler, which is mixed with Zubrowka bison grass vodka, and the refreshing Cucumber Delight from Table 26°.

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Savor the Flavor Throughout September, a group of Palm Beach County restaurants is offering special prix fixe menus as part of the fifth annual Flavor Palm Beach, founded by Palm Beach County native Briana Beaty. Participating restaurants offer three-course menus for lunch ($20) and dinner ($30 or $35). There will be special events throughout the month, including one at The Sundy House in Delray Beach on September 12.

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Seat at the Table The chefs at 3800 Ocean are inviting you to their private table for a culinary adventure. The restaurant, located in the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, is now taking reservations for a five-seat kitchen table dining experience, offered Thursday through Saturday evenings. The collaborative group of chefs—Larry LaValley, Adam Hervieux, Frances Deskin, Ernesto Sierra, Alistair Housen and Deana Lezcano—will create a threecourse, off-the-menu feast, keeping with 3800’s practice of using oceanfresh seafood and local ingredients. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, and the cost is $59 per person. Cocktail and wine pairings are available upon request. (561-340-1795, marriottcom/pbisg)

This year, Flavor Palm Beach has partnered with Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit making significant strides toward eliminating childhood hunger in America. A portion of proceeds from Flavor events will be donated to Share Our Strength. Some of the restaurants participating this year include Café Chardonnay, Ironwood Steak and Seafood, and Talay

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Thai in Palm Beach Gardens; Café Boulud, Flagler Steakhouse, Testa’s and the Leopard Lounge in Palm Beach; Pistache French Bistro, Ruth’s Chris and Top of the Point in West Palm Beach; The Office and Max’s Harvest in Delray Beach; and Table 42, Josef’s Table and Red, the Steakhouse, in Boca Raton. For a complete list of participating restaurants and events, see flavorpb.com.

a FreSh dInIng eXperIenCe that CelebrateS lIvIng well DINING AROUND THE COUNTY Palm Beach BISTRO CHEZ JEAN-PIERRE Jean-Pierre Leverrier’s restaurant features updated versions of French bistro classics, a stellar wine list and warm service. 132 N. County Road,

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Palm Beach outpost is a striking blend of French country and global modern. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach (561-655-6060) Café L’Europe Highlights include continental dishes with an innovative flair, wonderful desserts by pastry chef Stephanie Steliga and a wine list with more than 2,000 selections. 331

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S. County Road, Palm Beach (561-655-4020) THE LEOPARD RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE This Palm Beach classic begins the evening as a continental restaurant with several modern twists and morphs into a supper club and lounge later in the evening. 363 Cocoanut Row (561-659-5800)

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palate v dining out and some of the best bartenders in town. 221 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (561-835-3500) TESTA’S Operating since 1921, Testa’s serves hefty portions of reliable southern Italian favorites. 221 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (561-832-0992)

West Palm Beach BELLE & MAXWELL’S This charming eatery on Antique Row serves fresh, satisfying dishes in comfortable surroundings. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (561-832-4449)

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Blvd., West Palm Beach (561-805-7313) PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Offering French bistro fare with a Mediterranean twist, Pistache delivers light and elegant dishes blended with rustic country favorites. 101 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach (561-833-5090) RHYTHM CAFÉ Chef Ken Rzad offers a varied and interesting menu, serving comfort food with a continental flair. 3800A S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (561-833-3406) RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Ruth’s Chris is a classic American dining experience, offering large portions of high-quality ingredients and specialty dishes that echo the restaurant’s New

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Orleans roots. 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (561-514-3544); 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (561-392-6746); 661 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (561-863-0660) SUSHI JO American sushi chef Joseph Clark

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serves fish that is “beyond fresh” in his West Palm Beach home base, including many exotic and hard-to-find items. 319 Belvedere Road #12, West Palm Beach (561-868-7893)

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VAGABONDI Chef Carlo Sernaglia is creating dreamlike Italian dishes in this tiny restaurant, with a daily menu inspired by whatever is freshest in the market. 319 Belvedere Road #2, West Palm Beach (561-249-2281)

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LAKE WORTH

house concept beyond what most customers

SIX TABLES There really are only six tables and

PARADISO RISTORANTE This classic trattoria

could possibly expect and offers a wide selec-

24 seats under the watchful eye of owner John

serves traditional Italian fare along with some

tion of fresh seafood. 101 Plaza Real S., Boca

Fyrhie, who makes customers feel he is hosting

surprises, all of it outstanding. 625 Lucerne

Raton (561-395-2675)

them in his own dining room. 112 N.E. 2nd St.,

Ave., Lake Worth (561-547-2500)

Boca Raton (561-347-6260) CIELO Working with Chef de Cuisine Nader

South County

Jaouhar, Boston-based Chef Michela Larson

SUSHI SIMON A haven for just-caught fish, both

32 East Chef Nick Morfogen’s menu changes

has scored a remarkable triumph with her

domestic and imported, including connoisseur

daily, providing the most creative new American

coastal Mediterranean cuisine. 501 E. Camino

items generally not found in South Florida. 1614

cuisine in southern Palm Beach County. 32 E.

Real, Boca Raton (561-447-3640)

S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (561-731-1819)

Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561-276-7868) MAX’S HARVEST At Dennis Max’s “farm-to-

TRATTORIA ROMANA This popular and faithful

CASA D’ANGELO Angelo Elia’s Boca Raton

fork” eatery in Pineapple Grove, ingredients are

rendition of an Italian trattoria features casual

outpost succeeds in every possible way. Chef

fresh and intensely flavorful. 169 N.E. 2nd Ave.,

decor and fresh, homestyle dishes. 499 E. Pal-

Rickie Piper places his emphasis on market-

Delray Beach (561-381-9970)

metto Park Road, Boca Raton (561-393-6715)

tion. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton

THE OFFICE This hip, trendy gastropub offers

VIC & ANGELO’S This busy restaurant serves

(561-338-1703)

well-prepared, remarkably good comfort food,

large portions of zesty Italian comfort food and

along with an impressive selection of craft

does it extremely well. 290 E. Atlantic Ave.,

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR This terrific addition to

beer. 201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561-

Delray Beach (561-278-9570); 4520 PGA

the South County dining scene raises the steak

276-3600)

Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561-630-9899)

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fresh ingredients, backed by faultless execu-

AZZ at the zoo Coconut Palms Events presents

Saturday, November 3, 2012 (6:30pm-10:30pm) Ticket Price - $100 per person

Denise Jungbert & Whitney Woznick

Featuring the unique sounds of Bobby Lee Rodgers Jazz Trio. Also, impersonators, comedians and tropical dancers throughout the evening. www.jazzatthezoofl.com Your ticket allows WFK to send one child and his/ her caregiver to the Palm Beach Zoo for a day! P.O. Box 57 ★ West Palm Beach, FL 33402 ★ (561) 752-0799 info@wheelsforkids.org ★ www.wheelsforkids.org Wheels for Kids raises funds for customized wheelchairs for disabled children in Palm Beach County.

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ments of Italian country cooking, Asian fusion

III FORKS This remarkable steak house

PANGEA BISTRO Chef Ryan Vargas combines

and the American South. 311 E. Indiantown

executes each detail to perfection, doing an

artful presentation and a controlled zest for

Road, Jupiter (561-746-6283)

equally fine job with both USDA Prime beef and

spices to work wonders in the Hawaiian fusion

fresh seafood. 4645 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach

eatery. 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 170,

ra sushi This “rock ’n’ roll sushi bar” offers

Wellington (561-793-9394)

high-energy music, a hip atmosphere and some of the best raw fish around. 11701 Lake

Gardens (561-630-3660)

Vero beach

North County

Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens

the tides Chef Leanne Kelleher defines her

Café Chardonnay Chef/Owner Frank

(561-340-2112)

cooking as “Treasure Coast cuisine”—Florida

Eucalitto has augmented the menu with influ-

dishes enhanced by Latin touches, along with

ences from Latin America and Asia. 4533 PGA

SEASONS 52 Every dish on the menu contains

elements of the Caribbean and the Deep

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1. How does Ibis Golf & Country Club continue to be ranked as one of the top private communities in the area? It’s been an exciting year at Ibis, having been named an Emerald Club of Distinction, an honor awarded to only 14 clubs throughout the country. Ibis was also recognized as the 2012 Homeowners Association Community of the Year. At Ibis, the club and community’s management are continually working to keep the community relevant and competitive in today’s marketplace. 2. What attracts buyers to call Ibis their home? Residents say it’s “The Ibis Experience.” At Ibis, you have a community that’s tried and true. Our multigenerational buyers know exactly what they are getting. There are 33 distinct communities within Ibis, consisting of single family and luxurious estate homes, condos, villas and new construction opportunities. A 12,000-acre natural preserve surrounds Ibis, and wildlife is abundant throughout the community. 3. What are the amenities at Ibis Golf & Country Club? There is always something keeping members active and engaged at Ibis. With more than half of Ibis residents living here throughout the year, they enjoy award-winning dining, tennis, fitness, kids’ camps, world-class golf on three Jack Nicklaus-designed courses and a full calendar of social and cultural events. Many residents who have tried other communities find Ibis ideally suited to their needs. 8850 Ibis Blvd., West Palm Beach 561-624-8000 | ibisgolf.com

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rooms v Dine by Design â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is one of my favorite dining rooms, perched on an elevated property facing the Intracoastal in Palm Beach,â&#x20AC;? says designer Allison Paladino. The tall, arched openings framed with ivory molding, crotch mahogany doors and dark walnut plank floors set the stage for a glossy wood table. An Oushak rug dictates the color palette. The walls are a soft moss green, and the tufted transitional chairs, glowing in amber silk, are reminiscent of Louis XVI with a transitional flair. Charming antique ornithological watercolors, framed by glistening mirrored mats, are center stage. The layered lighting, crucial to a dramatic dining experience, is provided by an antique French chandelier, incandescent recessed lights and candlelight. Allison Paladino Interior Design, Jupiter (561-741-0165, apinteriors.com)

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Seascape Playful sea horses and aqua fish swim among beaded waves and seashells in this table runner ($830) from Kim Seybert’s new Oceana line. Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach (pioneerlinens.com)

Seaside Living By the Book Designer Barclay Butera creates classic seaside homes in Living on the Coast ($40). amazon.com

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Take a Seat The Beaufort club chair and ottoman from McKinnon and Harris are high-performance aluminum for outdoor use (priced to the trade). J. Batchelor, Dania Beach (mckinnonharris.com)

Isle love Palm Beach designer Jennifer Garrigues used tropical hues, a beach hut-style ceiling and a palm tree four-poster bed in this lush bedroom. jennifergarrigues.com 90

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Causes for Celebration

There’s always a party with a purpose going on in Palm Beach. On September 8, the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

will host A Night to Remember cocktail party from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Lake Pavilion at the West Palm Beach waterfront. The event will feature live music, a silent and live auction, and nibbles by Sandy James Catering. And on September 28, Palm Beach Illustrated is proud to sponsor the Highballs and Hibiscus reception benefiting the new Innovation and Technology Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Held at Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club at 7 p.m., the fourhour event features island entertainment, dinner al fresco, dessert and dancing. Tickets cost $125. Be sure to don your island chic attire. alz.org, jmcfoundation.org

Full of Heart

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JFK Medical Center is now one of the few hospitals in the country, and the only in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast area, to offer a new nonsurgical alternative to open heart surgery. With the transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure, doctors use a catheter to insert a collapsible aortic valve through the leg, then thread it up to the heart. Recovery is typically one to three days in the hospital. The TAVR procedure is only approved for nonsurgical candidates with life-threatening valvular disease. (561-965-7300, jfkmc.com)

Relax and Give Back Now, the spa treatments you indulge in also can benefit others who need help. As part of its monthly Give Back Program, SiSpa at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa this month will donate to Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper Palm Beach in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Month. H.O.W. will receive 10 percent of total proceeds from appointments for an 80-minute warm stone massage, a 50-minute oxygen facial and an eyebrow wax. Come back in December, and your spa day will benefit the Comprehensive AIDS Program Palm Beach. (561-340-1755, marriott.com/pbsig)

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If the sight of a needle makes you queasy, check in to a clinic that uses the Ouchless Needle. Before an

injection, the needle delivers a dose of a numbing vapocoolant that works right away and doesn’t leave a lingering sensation. In South Florida, the Ouchless Needle is used by doctors at Boca Health; Sanctuary Medical Center; the Foot, Ankle and Leg Vein Center; the Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute; and Bauman Medical Group. ouchlessneedle.com 98

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We’re more likely to take our vitamins if they come in a sleek wine bottle, which is what makes the Seven+ line so appealing. The dietary supplements, created by Palm Beach Gardens company eXfuze, contain seven nutrient-rich “superfoods”—gac, acai, goji, noni, fucoidan, mangosteen and seabuckthorn. Select the right sip for you: Seven+ Classic, which adds pomegranate, wild blueberries, aloe vera and concord grapes; Seven+ PROformance, to reduce stress; or Seven+ Focus, to enhance cognition, memory and mental clarity. We store all three on our wine racks. (561-626-3430, exfuze.com)

Handy Relief We knew Penetran+Plus cream was made in South Florida, because it relieves all the aches and pains so common in our area, like bug bites, arthritis and muscle soreness from playing golf or tennis. The all-in-one cream, made in Palm Beach County, doesn’t distract aches with a hot or cold sensation like most creams do, but actually neutralizes and absorbs pain signals. Best of all, it works in as little as five minutes. penetran.com

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Improving Care

Of the 1.6 million Americans who live in

nursing homes, roughly 60 percent are sent to emergency rooms and 25 percent are admitted to a hospital every year—yet experts say 28 percent to 40 percent of those trips could have been avoided. To prevent unnecessary and costly hospital visits, researchers at Florida Atlantic

Health Connections National and local leaders in the medical industry will congre-

University are using a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to operate a program called INTERACT, which

gate in West Palm Beach this month for the Future of Medicine

stands for Implementing Interventions to

Summit VI: Striving for Medicine’s Better Future. Hosted by

Reduce Hospitalizations of Nursing Home

the Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, the summit

Residents. The program aims to help fa-

takes place from September 27-28 and kicks off with public

cilities better monitor, assess and improve

presentations by Scripps Florida researchers about the chronic

residents’ health conditions. In a six-month

conditions of diabetes, mental health and heart disease. Other

study, INTERACT reduced hospital admissions

speakers include representatives from the federal Health and

among residents by 17 percent. interact2.net

Human Services Department, the American Medical Association and the University of Miami. (561-433-3940, pbcms.org)

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agenda culture v Popping Out Pop art was originally seen only in advertisements, so when artists began using it as a form of expression in the 1960s, the public was a bit baffled. But works like Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe serigraph and Robert Indiana’s LOVE and ART pieces helped change minds and grow the movement into an accepted and popular concept. “Pop Art Revisited: A 21st Century Perspective,” the first exhibit at the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s new Titelman Gallery, features some of the most influential pop artworks during that time, including Jasper Johns’ Figure 7 lithograph from 1969 (shown). The work is part of a nine-piece series in which Johns ingrained colored numerals with images and symbols that are universally recognizable, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and his own handprint, said to convey that the work is from the artist’s hand. The exhibit runs from September 29 through January 2. (772-231-0707, verobeachmuseum.org) —Seth Cohen

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agenda v calendar Elaine Baker Gallery’s “Season Preview: Lluis Barba, Henry Richardson, Julien Marinetti, Boaz Vaadia, Hand Van de Bovenkamp and Sophia Vari” runs through October 10. (561-447-0321, elainebakergallery.com)

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September 2012 GOINGS ON 5 West Palm Beach Summer Thyme GreenMarket, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, repeats every Wednesday to September 19, free. (561-822-1515, wpb.org/greenmarket)

9 Freedom Walk/Run, benefiting families of service members and wounded soldiers, City Commons, West Palm Beach, $25 runners/walkers, $10 active duty/first responders. (561-932-1650, operationhome front.net)

8 Farm-Your-Backyard: Vegetable Growing, workshop, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. (561-233-1757, mounts.org)

Grandparents Day, tour and familyfriendly activities, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, free with museum admission. (561655-2833, flaglermuseum.us)

Taste History Culinary Tour, various locations in Lake Worth, repeats September 15 and 22, $20. (561-243-2662, tastehistory culinarytours.org) 104 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED

14 Sushi and Stroll Summer Walk, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $7, $5 children aged 4-17, free for members and children 3 and younger. (561-495-0233, morikami.org)

As if Fashion’s Night Out wasn’t enough, September will see another huge fashion party with Simon Fashion Now, a two-day event honoring fashion and trends from top retailers at the Town Center at Boca Raton. The extravaganza kicks off September 28 with an invitation-only reception in honor of Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s “Partners in Pink” community effort, followed by a fashion show. And on September 29, two of last year’s most popular events return: Ready, Set, Style, which gives volunteers the opportunity to dress and accessorize models, and Design Wars, a fashion show in which local designers compete for the top prize. Look for swag bags, runway shows and giveaways throughout the two days, and with names like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and CH Carolina Herrera on the list, you won’t want to miss out. (561-368-6000, simon.com) —Danielle Trubow The runway at Simon Fashion Now

17 50 Artists, 50 Bucks, live art show and auction, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, $10. (561-832-1776, armory art.org)

Passos de Bebe, Clark Prosperi

View pieces by Brazilian Artist Clark Prosperi at Studio E Gallery through September 30. (561-799-3333, studioegallery.com)

Untitled, Linda Behar

Works by current and former FAU students are on display at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County through November 10. (561471-1602, palmbeachculture.com) 20 Succulents: The Crown Jewel of the Garden, lecture featuring Alan Stopeck, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, $10. (561-233-1757, mounts.org)

28 Art and Wine Promenade, Northwood Road, West Palm Beach, free. (561822-1554, northwoodvillage.org)

Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, visit website for participation fees. (561-6976626, palmbeachheartwalk.org)

Palm Beach Home Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to September 30, free. (palmbeach homeshow.com)

PERFORMANCES 5 Train, Mizner Park Ampitheater, Boca Raton, tickets start at $62.50. (livenation.com)

29 2012 Heart Walk of the Palm Beaches and 5K Run, benefiting the American Heart Association, Meyer

7 The Comedy Zone: John Charles and Jody Kerns, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, to September 8, $15 box office, $18 online. (772-231-6990, riversidetheatre.com)

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agenda v calendar 8 Battle of the Bands, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth, to September 9, $15-$25. (561-586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org)

18 Il Volo, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $39.50. (561-8327469, kravis.org)

Bobby Ramirez, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $20-$30. (561-450-6357, artsgarage.org) The Laramie Project, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter, $15-20. (561-575-2223, jupitertheatre.org)

19 Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Plays Thick as a Brick 1 & 2, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25 (561832-7469, kravis.org); also September 25, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, tickets start at $55. (772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com)

14 8, staged reading, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth, $40. (561-586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org)

21 Ruben Blades, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $43.25. (561832-7469, kravis.org)

Bill Bellamy, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to September 16, $22. (561833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com)

22 Sammy Figueroa, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $20-$30. (561-450-6357, artsgarage.org)

15 Paulette Dozier CD Release Party, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $20-30. (561450-6357, artsgarage.org)

29 Alice—Traditionally Twisted, presented by dance company Reach, Palm Beach State College Eissey Campus Theater, Palm Beach Gardens, also September 30, $20, $15 students/seniors. (561-2075900, eisseycampustheatre.org)

Toby Keith, Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $28.95. (live nation.com)

The Full Moon Rises On the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar year, China celebrates what is said to be the year’s most beautiful, full and round moon. The Moon Festival, one of China’s most anticipated holidays, has honMoon Festival ored the arrival of mid-autumn for centuries. The occasion is marked by the tale of myths and legends, the decoration and hanging of Chinese lanterns, the burning of incense and the consumption of moon cakes. And for the seventh year in a row, the Norton Museum of Art is inviting families to celebrate the special day on September 29. One of this year’s festival highlights is a performance of Monkey King: Journey to the West by Diane Wolkstein, an internationally renowned author, master storyteller and mythologist whose interpretation of the Chinese epic has toured three continents. The Moon Festival will also feature tours of the museum’s Chinese collections, art-making workshops, live music, a family treasure hunt and moon cakes. For free admission, visit smithsonianmag.com to print a redeemable ticket. All Moon Festival programs are also free with museum admission. (561832-5196, norton.org) —Danielle Trubow

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Brad Paisley, Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $36.95. (livenation.com) GALLERIES Armory Arts Center, West Palm Beach. “Palm Beach County Art Teacher’s Association Exhibition” to October 13. (561832-1776, armoryart.org) Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton. “Politics Not As Usual: Quilts with Something to Say” to January 20. (561-3922500, bocamuseum.org) Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach. “Fall is in the Air” to November 13. (561-8059550, holdenluntz.com) Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “American Masters at the Norton:

Clyfford Still and Joan Mitchell,” “Beth Lipman: A Still Life Installation” and “Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey” all to September 2; “Clubs, Joints and Honky-Tonks” to September 30; “Crying Seasaw Tear Between New Video” to October 7; “Watercolors from the Collection” to October 14; “Clear Water and Blue Hills: Stories in Chinese Art” to January 27. (561-832-5196, norton.org) Ritter Art Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowship Exhibition” to November 3. (561-297-2966, fau.edu/galleries) Schmidt Center Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “South Florida Cultural Consortium Installation” to October 27; “South Florida Cultural

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will showcase “Ghosts, Goblins, and Gods: The Supernatural in Japanese Art” through September 16. (561-495-0233, morikami.org) Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowship Exhibition” to December 15. (561-297-2966, fau.edu/galleries) u

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Tres de Mayo Venue: The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach Hosted by: Four Arts Contemporaries 1. Jennifer Anttila, Ashley Sharpe 2. Donna Kent, Mary Ellen Patterson, Jamie Gozzo, Kathryn Thomasson 3. Maura Ross, Julie Parker 4. Aime Dunstan, Katherine Shenaman 5. Todd Peter, Frances Webster 6. Allisa Ridder, Erik Waldin, Rachel K. Ward 7. Connor and Dusty MacBeth, Chelsea Joyce, Eric Shippy

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Venue: Ta-boo Restaurant, Palm Beach 1. Brad Deflin, Miera Melba, Reid Boren 2. Josh Lyons, Diana Adams, Jennifer Garcia, Adam Lipson 3. Felicia Rodriguez, Monica Tetrault 4. Craig Dickmann, Matt deFalco 5. Joanna and Frank Hogan 6. Karen and Rod Steele

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Arthur R. MARSHALL FOUNDATION Venue: Cha Cha’s Latin Fresh Kitchen and Tequila Bar, 4 Palm Beach 1. Bobbi Horwich, Palm Beach Mayor Gail Coniglio, John Marshall 2. Troy Devine, Patricia Atwater, Olympia Devine, Rik Vandejen 3. Barbara McDonald, Arlette Gordon, Phyllis Verducci, Linda Wartow 4. Norm Gitzen, Michael Sedan 5. Chris Carl, Gisa Wagner 6. Nancy Marshall, Ted and Elena Peroulakis 6

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OUT AND ABOUT 1. James, Marta and Armen Batmasian at the grand opening of iPic Theaters in Boca Raton 2. Maria Bolivar and Eric Grainger at the grand opening of iPic Theaters in Boca Raton 3. Paula Abdul and Christina Lewis at the grand opening of iPic Theaters in Boca Raton 4. Sandy Klein, Deborah Bigeleisen, Lisa Gangadeen, Carol Roberts and Joseph Carcarillo at the INFOCUS Juried Show at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach 5. Fatima NeJame, Vincent Versace and Constance Avery-Clark at the INFOCUS Juried Show at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach 6. Denice Felise, Dack Patriarca and Hilary Jordan at the INFOCUS Juried Show at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach 2 3

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Palm Beach-born Bettina Anderson recently returned home for good after studying art history at Columbia University. A model and pharmaceutical representative, Anderson is one of Salvatore Ferragamo’s Girls About Town, influential tastemakers across the country who exemplify the brand’s latest flirty fragrance, Signorina. She also serves on the committee for the Paradise Fund, a nonprofit founded in 2005 by her two brothers that seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged children worldwide.

10 obsessions

In her purse Nars Dragon Girl. I rocked red-hot lips this summer. Dare to be bold! Must-reads Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Best Souvenir Wayuu Mochila bags.

lacquer in Prelude to a Kiss and Su-

I saw these bags when I was in Costa

permodel. If anyone can chip a nail (or

Rica and had to have one. Not only

10), it’s me. Finally, a nail polish that

are they one-of-a-kind and cool, but

actually lasts longer than a few days

they’re also for a good cause. They are

and won’t ruin your nails.

handmade by the women of the Wayuu,

Aperitif of choice Buccan tea. The

a group of indigenous people who live

most perfectly refreshing cocktail on

in La Guajira Peninsula of northern

the island.

Colombia.

Lazy Sunday leisure Riding my bike

Food craving Ahi tuna tacos at Nick

up to the beach with my dog, Ziggy. We

and Johnnie’s Seafood Bar and Grill.

play ball, swim and enjoy a good book

The perfect lunch.

or some rocking music under an um-

Weekend getaway The Standard

brella and bask in the beautiful Florida

Spa, Miami Beach. I have one word for

sunshine.

you: hamam.

Daily Web fix Twitter. I wonder if

Suits up Maya Swimwear: the perfect

my need to say random things on the

cheeky bottom for this beach bum.

Internet will ever be satisfied.

Nails it with Deborah Lippmann nail

@bettinaanderson

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1. Wayuu Mochila bag 2. Nars Dragon Girl velvet matte lip pencil 3. The Standard Spa, Miami Beach 4. Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs 5. Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer in Supermodel

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