Palm Beach Illustrated December 2022

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FESTIVE STYLE

Every year when I see Costco’s holiday display in August (!), I get a wave of motivation to start my holiday prep early. Maybe, I tell myself, I should consider that 10-foot, light-up nutcracker for the front yard. And it’s never too early to stock up on tins of holiday cook ies or giant rolls of wrapping paper, is it?

Alas, the feeling never lasts. There’s something to be said for letting the seasons unfold in their own rhythm and experiencing the festivities in the moment. Being spontane ous—even if it means a last-minute trip to Amici for snacks and vino a few minutes before friends show up—is part of what makes December days merry and bright.

Having said that, there is one notable exception: the annual PBI holiday shoot. For years now, we’ve been asking notable locals to show us how they celebrate by decking their halls and hosting a holiday party—in September. This year, the featured subject is Lewis Miller, floral designer extraordinaire and new West Palm Beach transplant. I knew Lewis had recently renovated a gorgeous South End house, and I couldn’t wait to share his singular vision of Palm Beach style with our readers. His eye for detail is evident in every corner, from the floor-to-ceiling spruce green kitchen to the hand-stenciled wood floors, and in the abundant floral vignettes throughout. Turn to page 110 for “Coming Up Roses” and a glimpse into the world of the Flower Master.

This month, we also catch up with the ultimate fashion power couple, Tommy and Dee Hilfiger. Photographed by Gabor Jurina for our cover story, Tommy and Dee graciously invite us inside their Palm Beach home and share fascinating anecdotes about their ca reers, their lifestyle on the island, and the thing that matters most: their family. Despite incredibly busy lives, they always place priority on their children and each other, and it’s palpable in the loving energy that permeates their home. Get to know the Hilfigers in “Designing Duo” on page 102.

I wish you the happiest of holidays!

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The holidays at the Palm Beach Illustrated offices are generally a blur of activity as we work to maintain deadlines while juggling events and family time. No matter how much planning goes into our holiday preparation, there always seems to be one additional event that pops up unexpectedly on the calendar. It’s like that mo ment on Christmas morning when your mom looks around, announces “something is missing,” and then emerges from the hall closet with an armload of gifts that she stashed back in July.

One of our most anticipated events takes place the weekend of December 8-11. The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival hosts gatherings at the hottest restaurants and resorts across the county. From Avocado Grill delights to Zinfandel tastings at Virginia Philip Wine, Spirits, and Academy, foodies of all stripes can indulge in their favorites. There’s even an amazing poolside event at the Four Seasons called … Indulge! How can you go wrong?

Cocktails for Compass, happening December 11, is the twentieth installment of this signature fundraising event for Compass Community Center in Lake Worth. Funds raised will help LGBTQ+ members of our community and provide ongoing services for at-risk youth in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Illustrated is pleased to provide media support for this annual event, held this year at Club Colette.

No matter if we are gathering in small groups, at large events, or at intimate fam ily celebrations, the holidays are a good time to slow down and enjoy the company of those around us. That’s not always an easy task with jammed schedules and long gift lists. Our wish as we close out 2022 is that all our holiday events and activities bring our community closer and set the stage for a happy and prosperous 2023.

Happy Holidays!

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WHO: The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation WHAT: Inaugural Gala WHERE: Pelican Club, Jupiter HIGHLIGHTS: Television personality and philanthropist Tyler Cameron and his brothers, Ryan and Austin, hosted the foundation’s inaugural gala in support of their mission to award scholarships to students to pursue technical or college educations in honor of their late mother, Andrea.

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WHO: Town of Palm Beach United Way WHAT: Thirty-First Annual Business and Professional Breakfast WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Supporters enjoyed breakfast and learned about the American Dream Academy, a tuition-free, six-month, online certification program that prepares adults making the switch to technologyrelated jobs or advancing their current careers.

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WHO: West Palm Beach Library Foundation and Pioneer Linens WHAT: Food For Thought Pre-Party Reception WHERE: Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests were treated to a behind-thescenes look at the all four levels of the library, each with its own unique food and beverage theme curated by Laura Ashley Catering.

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SPOTLIGHT

Unearthing the ESOTERIC

When Shane Logan visited West Palm Beach’s Rainbow Bridge book store in 2020, he considered it “the most magical and incredible bookstore” he’d ever been to. Over many return trips to the shop—which was filled with antiquarian and esoteric tomes—he befriended owner Tamas Burger, who had been running it since 1972.

When the bookstore’s plaza sold to new owners in March, Burger decided it was time to pass the torch to someone who could reinvigorate the store. Over the past four years, while attending col lege full-time, Logan had been invest ing what he earned working as a valet at Buccan—and had racked up enough to be that person.

Together with his girlfriend, Ava Zy wczyk, Logan spent the summer mov ing the bookstore into its new home at 801 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth Beach. The Dancing Elephant, as it has been renamed, opened in August. “We have been super busy ever since,” Logan says. “The community is really tight and very eclectic.”

Though The Dancing Elephant inherited thousands of books on spirituality, astrology, philosophy, the occult, and metaphysics from Rainbow Bridge, Logan also added fiction, art, architecture, and history titles with the goal of turning the shop into “the best metaphysical bookstore in the country.”

“People really don’t understand why I would buy a bookstore when it is becoming less common to read, but I sincerely think that the greatest op portunities are always where no one is looking,” Logan says. “My vision is for the store to be around for another 50 years.” (dancingelephant.shop) —Skye Sherman

A Sparkling LEGACY

Few things continue to shine brightly when they’re more than a century old, but family-owned Hamilton Jewelers shows no signs of dulling its gleam. Founded in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1912, Hamilton opened on Worth Avenue in the late 1970s. Today, it operates stores in Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Princeton, New Jersey.

“We are officially marking our 110th anniversary, and so honoring our rich heritage, our bold present, and our continued legacy for the future,”

shares Hank B. Siegel, president and CEO. “As we continue to evolve as a company, we often reflect on our four-generation heritage—which is ingrained so deeply with our core values—as we consider what’s next, and always with the knowledge that our past should inform but never define our future.”

One way the company is commemorating the milestone is with a capsule collection featuring fine pieces that aim to showcase the creativity and timeless design the brand has become known for over the past century, shown here along with standout archival pieces. (hamilton jewelers.com) —S.S.

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SHOW OFF

Michael Walker’s story is not uncommon—he returned to Florida in 2020 after spending more than 20 years in New York City working for fashion brands from Barney’s to Escada—but his funky finds are like nothing you’ve seen before. Born of a personal passion, Show Pony specializes in coastal-contemporary antiques, art, and objets d’intrigue. “I had the itch to seek out prized possessions,” Walker says. “Friends would shop my New York apartment, so when I relocated, I figured I would open a curated space filled to the brim with all of my vintage finds.” Here, Walker shares insight into his Flamingo Park treasure trove. (instagram.com/ showponypalmbeach) —S.S.

CURATION PROCESS: “In my mind, what makes my items special is the quality, the history, the craftsmanship, and, of course, the aesthetic. Right now, I am hunting for items all across the U.S., but Florida really has an endless supply of special vintage home decor objets. I’m drawn to pieces that I fall in love with at first sight.”

IDEAL CLIENT: “They have strong senses of their personal style. They love the thrill of the hunt as much as I do and are looking to create a moment with vintage pieces that reflect their affinities, inspirations, and interests. They are often well-traveled and appreciative of the story behind a piece.”

FAVORITE FIND: “One of our coolest recent finds is a rattan rickshaw by Kenneth Cobonpue that’s big enough to carry two adults [pictured]. Kenneth is the son of the legendary Betty Cobonpue. Her pieces are superbly crafted, with prices that reflect their rarity, and this rickshaw is of the same caliber.”

BETTER TO GIVE

This year, grow your ornament collection with a piece that gives back. Based in Jupiter and operating statewide, the Selfless Love Foundation aims to transform the child welfare system by creating more opportunities for foster youth to find their forever families and thrive as adults. Encrusted with pearls and crystals, the organization’s 2022 limited-edition holiday keepsake ornament comes with a photo and the story of a family brought together through adoption. Each ornament is $50, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefi ting children in foster care. (selflesslovefoundation.org) —Mary Murray

PROFILE

Forever HOME

BY SKYE SHERMAN

As owner and CEO of RWB Construc tion Management, a full-service luxury construction company, Robert Burrage spends his days building and maintaining custom oceanfront estates. But the project he’s most likely to gush about isn’t any of his seaside stunners—it’s a modest Key West–style ranch home in West Palm Beach’s Northwood Village.

“It’s been an amazing blessing in my life,” Burrage says of what his team has coined the Silvia Project. “I build $100-million houses for a living. We have 120,000 square feet of construction and, very honestly, this is the proudest project that I’ve ever been part of.”

It all started about five years ago. Burrage, whose niece was adopted through Place of Hope, asked the faith-based organization for a way to give back. They connected him with licensed foster mom Silvia Montenegro and

the opportunity to build a playset for her sons. “Robert did a backyard makeover for us and became part of our family,” Montenegro says.

Originally from Costa Rica, Montenegro moved to the United States 21 years ago. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University and now works as a quality assurance analyst for a medical software company. She moved to West Palm Beach in 2015 when she pur chased her house.

Built in 1926, the home needed a lot of work. “As much of a blessing as our home was when I bought it, I knew eventually I would have to put some serious money into it, which I don’t have, or sell it and move,” Montenegro explains. “I’m a single woman raising my two boys on one modest income, so our resources have to be very well budgeted.”

In late 2020, looking to do some improve ments to Montenegro’s home, Burrage met with her to ask what her family most needed. However, he found deeper issues.

“It had been here so long that the founda tion of the house had opened up and the walls themselves had been completely rotted out from water and termite damage over the years,” Burrage says. “This was an unsafe struc ture for her and her sons.”

Moreover, the family shared one small bathroom, the home wasn’t insulated, and the air-conditioning couldn’t contend with Florida summers. “As Rob put it, ‘Some walls seemed to be held up by the plaster,’” Montenegro says.

Burrage and his team considered how they could repair the home, ultimately decid ing that the best path forward was a lifechanging gift: a full demolition and rebuild. They engaged architect Tom Benedict of The Benedict Group, structural engineer Bill Stoddard, and other partners to lend a hand; many have donated time, talents, equipment, and supplies free of charge. The home is cur rently under construction and estimated to be completed in Spring 2023.

“Our old house was home to nine foster chil dren [and] my two legally adopted sons,” Montenegro shares. “[It was] a place where I discovered my own healing and purpose. With all of its limitations, our home has been a very spe cial place, and I can’t wait to see what it will become now.” (rwbconstruction mgmt.com) «

HOW ONE BUILDER IS FULFILLING THE DREAMS OF A LOCAL FAMILY

Inset: Robert Burrage with Ashton Burrage and Khloe Brinkmann; below left: Silvia Montenegro with Javarri and Dcarri Montenegro and Aiden Burrage.

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HEROES

ALL DOLLED UP

BY SAM KERRIGAN

Dana Hill was out of a job, out of money, and running pretty low on hope when she turned on Oprah one afternoon and got the inspiration she needed to get back on her feet.

“I watched this doll test where Black children chose the Black doll as bad, ugly, and the one they didn’t want to play with,” Hill recalls. “I thought, ‘Really? In this day and age we’re having this issue?’”

That’s when the founder of the Black Doll Affair decided to change the way Black girls perceive themselves. Hill—or “Mama Doll,” as she’s now known—created what was supposed to be just a one-time Christmas party. Black women showed up as “Black dolls” and nonBlack women came as their “porcelain pals.”

“They were there to be that white doll come to life and talk to a little girl,” Hill explains. “[Saying] how unique her hair is and her skin and nose, and how no one has these attributes but her—the black doll.”

Since that night in December 2007, the Black Doll Affair has become a movement recognized around the world for empowering Black girls and women.

Now, on the first Saturday of each December, Black Doll Affair ambassadors (or “ambassadolls”) throw Christmas parties and doll donations for Black girls nationwide. The group has been an official partner of the Barbie brand for a decade.

“Their challenge every year is to get behind the self-esteem theme and act as teachers in a classroom, promoting this theme to empower these baby doll guests,” Hill explains. “Then once they’re fully empowered, they leave with a doll. That’s happened all over the country for 16 years, which is how we became the largest consumer group of Black Barbie.”

Hill’s Black Doll Affair also caught the attention of President Barack Obama, who recognized the group with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. In Georgia, the late Congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis championed legislation that proclaimed December 12 as Black Doll Affair Day statewide. Here in South Florida, the Black Doll Affair chapter stands as the second largest in the country. It also holds a special place in Hill’s heart; though she recently relocated out of state, Hill was a resident of Boca Raton for more than 20 years, starting her career locally after graduating from Lynn University.

Hill says that celebrating young Black women and encouraging them to pursue their goals in the very same community where she began chasing her own dreams brings it all full circle. “This just reminds me that the journey is alive,” she says. “It can be just as beautiful as you planned for it to be and even more beautiful in the unexpected.” (blackdollaffair.com) «

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THEIR CHALLENGE EVERY YEAR IS TO GET BEHIND THE SELF-ESTEEM THEME AND ACT AS TEACHERS IN A CLASSROOM, PROMOTING THIS THEME TO EMPOWER THESE BABY DOLL GUESTS. THEN ONCE THEY’RE FULLY EMPOWERED, THEY LEAVE WITH A DOLL.”

DANA HILL’S BLACK DOLL AFFAIR TAKES CHILD’S PLAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL, EMPOWERING BLACK GIRLS NATIONWIDE

Dana Hill (left) has gained national attention for her mission to uplift young Black women and girls.

LIVING WITH IVEY

THE DEAL WITH VITAMIN D

AND HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE GETTING ENOUGH

BY IVEY LEIDY PHOTOGRAPHY BY KENT ANDERSON

Vitamin D is a vital nutrient needed to maintain strong bones. It also supports muscle, immune, and lung function as well as the metabolism and brain, blood, and gut health. Without adequate vitamin D, the body can’t absorb the calcium it ingests—leading to weakened bone health and osteoporosis—and the immune system can’t effectively fight off bacteria and viruses.

Despite vitamin D’s important role in physiological health, 50 percent of the global population and 35 percent of the American population are deficient. Two factors that might be contributing to this are the more indoor lifestyle that modern humans

live compared with our ancestors, plus the scarcity of vitamin D in our food. Infants up to 1 year old need 400 IU (international units) per day, while people ages 1 to 70 need 600 and those older than 70 need 800. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to offset a deficit, including spending time outdoors, increasing your intake of vitamin D–rich foods, and incorporating supplements into your daily routine.

Vitamin D is also referred to as the sunshine vitamin, and your body actually creates it by converting cholesterol in your skin when exposed to sunlight. An easy way to up your intake is to get moderate sun exposure every day. Pencil in 10 to 20 minutes a day of sun time—sunscreen free—to help increase your vitamin D levels naturally, without burning your skin.

Mushrooms, especially shiitake and button: 150 IU per cup

Salmon: 400 IU in 3.5 oz. (up to 900 IU if wild)

Tuna: 300 IU in 3.5 oz.

Sardines: 250 IU in 3 oz.

Cod liver oil: 450 IU per tsp.

Oysters: 320 IU in 3.5 oz.

Shrimp: 150 IU in 4 oz.

Eggs: 25 IU in 1 egg

Sulfuric foods: Cruciferous vegetables rich in sulfur help your body synthesize vitamin D. Think: brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, onions, shallots, garlic, beans, and oats.

FUN FACT: Vitamin D is boosted if you give your mushrooms a sunbath. Studies have shown IU levels can increase from 150 to 2,300 if exposed to sunlight. Talk about magic mushrooms!

Read on for more ways to add vitamin D to your diet.

SUPPLEMENT GUIDELINES

D3 + K2: Be sure you supplement with a combination of D3 and K2. The vitamin K ensures that calcium is absorbed where it needs to be, i.e. bones and muscle tissue.

Magnesium: Magnesium in your diet as well as a magnesium citrate supplement helps your body convert vitamin D into its active form.

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SPINACH & MUSHROOM FRITTATA

INGREDIENTS » (serves 6)

8-10 eggs

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 shallot, sliced

2 cups fresh spinach

SEARED WILD SALMON OVER CRISPY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

INGREDIENTS »

(serves 2)

4 cups brussels sprouts, halved

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

1 garlic clove, freshly grated

2 6-oz. wild salmon fillets, skin on Juice of 1/2 lemon

Pinch of sea salt

Fresh cracked pepper, to taste Parsley for garnish

» Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss halved brussels sprouts in 1 tbsp. olive oil and the grated garlic. Using a parchment-lined baking sheet, place brussels sprouts cut-side down (this ensures crispiness). Bake for 25 minutes until brown and crispy.

» While brussels sprouts are roasting, coat a cast-iron skillet with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Pat dry salmon fillets and salt generously. Over medium-high heat, place salmon fillets flesh-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes. Flip fillets and transfer to oven (with sprouts) and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove brussels sprouts from oven and squeeze with juice of half a lemon and sprinkle with sea salt. Remove skin from salmon fillets. Arrange brussels sprouts on a plate and top with salmon fillet. Finish with fresh cracked pepper and garnish with parsley.

» Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk together the eggs, almond milk, garlic, and salt in a bowl and set aside. Using a cast-iron skillet, add olive oil, mushrooms, and shallot and cook over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Pour in egg mixture. Transfer to oven and cook for 15 minutes.

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CURATED FINDS, LUXE ACCESSORIES, AND RUNWAY REPORTS

ARM PARTY

DECORATE YOUR WRIST WITH THESE SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE ACCESSORIES

BY KATHERINE LANDE

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1. Re-edition Baguette handbag with crystals, pearls, beads, and paillettes ($4,600), color-block re-edition Baguette handbag with paillettes ($4,900), Fendi, fendi.com, these twenty-fifth anniversary Baguettes pay homage to the bag itself and its hometown of New York City. | 2. Artycapucines bag MM by Amélie Bertrand in embossed and sprayed gradient calfskin leather (price upon request), Louis Vuitton, us.louisvuitton.com, six contemporary artists reimagined the Capucines bag, and each will only be released in a limited edition of 200. | 3. A Century of Style clock clutch ($4,995), Judith Leiber, judithleiber.com, created in celebration of Iris Apfel’s 100th birthday, the bag was inspired by a vintage clock inside the fashion star’s home. | 4. Première Édition Originale watch with a leather strap, lacquered dial, and steel case coated with 18-karat gold ($5,500), Chanel, chanel.com, introduced in 1987, the Première watch features an octagonal shape reminiscent of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle and a leather strap that recalls Chanel’s beloved quilted bag. | 5.Tiffany lock bangle in gold and white gold with pavé diamonds ($13,000), Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com, featuring a padlock motif—an important image from the Tiffany archives that symbolizes togetherness and inclusivity—these bangles are designed to be collected and stacked.

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6. Dior Lady Art limited edition in collaboration with Brian Calvin (price upon request), Dior Lady Art limited edition in collaboration with Ghada Amer (price upon request), Dior, dior.com, for the seventh edition of the Dior Lady Art project, artists from around the globe answered the call to transform this iconic bag.

Artist Amélie Bertrand

STYLE

THE LOOK

TROPICAL NIGHTS

DON YOUR RESORT BEST WHILE CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PALMS

BY KATHERINE LANDE

PICK A PETAL Huahine Orchid earrings ($375), We Dream in Colour, wedreamincolour.com

WHITE OUT Kuni leather anklewrap sandals ($558), Cult Gaia, Saks Fifth Avenue locations, saks fifthavenue.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA RESORT 2023 Evening goes organic with prints inspired by botanist Charles de l’Écluse.

ZEST FOR LIFE Slinky patent leather sandals in lime green ($895), Paul Andrew, modaoperandi.com

FLOWER POWER

Luzia Royal Cluster rivière ($15,000), Larkspur & Hawk, larkspurandhawk.com

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FEELING KNOTTY Silk tie dangle earrings ($825), Versace, Boca Raton, versace.com

XSTYLE NOTES

GREEN WITH ENVY: Accent your ensembles with this statement-making hue.

GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL: Floral prints and appliqués are popping up everywhere.

BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET: Opt for jewels with tropical flower and leaf motifs.

LEAF IT TO ME Gancini multicolor minibag ($1,250), Salvatore Ferragamo, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, ferragamo.com

Bon Bon acid yellow satin bag with crystal mesh and crystal handle ($4,695), Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, jimmychoo.com

MELLOW YELLOW

IN THE JUNGLE Mini Tro bag with mixed botanical print ($2,490), Oscar de la Renta, Palm Beach, oscardelarenta.com

BOMBS AWAY

Hot cocoa bombs ($16 for three), Hoffman’s Chocolates, hoffmans.com

Hoffman’s has been a South Florida institution for the better part of 50 years, and while hot cocoa has long been a staple of the season, these bombs add some excitement to the experience. Drop one into your warmed milk of choice to savor an explosion of chocolatey goodness.

—Mary Murray, executive editor

THE EDIT

All Wrapped Up

THE EDITORS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE GIFTABLE CHOCOLATES THIS SEASON

RAW DEAL

Six-Pack of Spreads collection ($79.50), Fine & Raw, fineandraw.com

I discovered Brooklyn-based Fine & Raw by chance and have been obsessed since. Their chocolate hazelnut butter spreads—like next-level Nutella—are particularly giftable, because who doesn’t love a spoonful of choco late on, well, everything? If you can’t decide which of the vegan, organic, gluten- and dairyfree varieties to gift, choose this collection of all six. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief

Robin’s

Chef Holly Peterson handcrafts these impossibly beautiful sweet treats, whose iridescent dark chocolate shells hide a core of white chocolate turmeric ganache enveloped by bursts of flavors inspired by cancer-fighting foods—including cappuccino, salted walnut, ginger, saffron, cinnamon, raspberry-strawberry, pomegranate, tangerine, and watermelon. The actual health benefits of Robin’s Eggs may be symbolic, but Peterson donates 10 percent of sales to the American Institute of Cancer Research. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor

PERFECT PAIRING

Champagne Truffle Box ($186 for 48 pieces), Teuscher, beverlyhillsteuscher.com This season, I’ll be gifting the chocolates I’d most like to re ceive: Teuscher’s dark and milk chocolate Champagne truffles made exclusively with Dom Pérignon. The timeless yet modern pairing wows during the holidays—and any other time! —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor

GIFTING TREE

Orchard chocolate set ($56), Flamingo Estate, flamingoestate.com

SWEET TALK

Holiday gift box ($58 for 25 pieces), Norman Love Confections, norman loveconfections.com There’s much to love about Norman Love’s artisan chocolates; the simple sight is enough to make the mouth water. This season, the Fort Myers–based chocolat ier is rolling out 10 new holiday flavors including Cup of Cheer (Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, and rich coffee ganache) and Spiced Cranberry Or ange (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cranberry spiked with orange liqueur). I’ll be sure to gift these delights—and keep a box for myself! —Melissa Puppo, contributing editor

Dark chocolate meets garden-fresh ingredients. These artisanal delights fea ture culinary couture ingredients like juniper berries, Alderwoodsmoked sea salt, Ecuadorian coffee beans, ginger root, and black mission figs. As an added gift, one tree is planted for every product sold. —Katherine Lande, fashion editor

BEST OF BRAZIL

Holiday Chocolate Truffle Creation Kits ($50-$65), TinyB Chocolate, tinybchocolate.com Making holiday treats with loved ones makes the season even sweeter. San Francisco–based Brazilian chocolatier TinyB Chocolate has something special up its sleeve—or stocking—this month: holiday chocolate truffle kits. The kits feature everything you need to roll and decorate the chocolatier’s iconic Brazil ian brigadeiros (a creamy relative of the chocolate truffle), including three sumptuous cream centers, a jar of brigadeiro spread, and green, red, white, and brown sprinkles. —Abigail Duffy, web editor

GOOD EGG

Eggs ($68 for a box of 18), Flourish Chocolate, flourishchocolate.com

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BY MARY MURRAY

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3. LINES CROSSED Picchiotti earrings with diamonds, black ceramic, and 18-karat gold, $141,000. Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach (greenleafcrosby.com)

4. ROAD TO DAMASCUS Chris Ploof Damascus stainless-steel cuff with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $3,500. (chrisploof.com)

5. FAN THE FLAMES Hamilton Jewelers heritage fan earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $10,500. Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens (hamiltonjewelers.com)

6. CONNECT THE DOTS Elizabeth Gage ring with a fire opal and black enamel set in 18-karat gold, $10,062. (elizabeth-gage.com)

7. ARCH OVER Davidor L’Arc de Davidor ring with Palais diamonds and black lacquered ceramic set in 18-karat rose gold, $11,400. Davidor, Bal Harbour Shops (davidor.com)

8. NOUVEAU CHEVRON Louis Vuitton Spirit High Jewelry Fantasy bracelet with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold and gold, price upon request. Louis Vuitton locations(us.louisvuitton.com)

9. TIME TO FLY Graff Classic Butterfly watch with diamonds set in steel and platinum, price upon request. Graff, Palm Beach (graff.com)

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Take “all aglow” to the next level with delightful pops of pink. Bring a flushed freshness to any look or go bold with these picks for eyes, lips, complexion, and beyond: Chanel Éclat Lunaire Oversize Illuminating Face Powder in Or Rose ($88, Chanel counters); Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum ($102 for 1.7 fl. oz., Ulta Beauty locations); Chanel Le Vernis Lon gwear Nail Colour in Égérie ($39, Chanel counters); Róen Beauty Mood 4Ever Eye Shadow Palette ($49, bluemercury.com); Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Blush Classique ($32, Sephora locations); Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Pencil ($29, Sephora locations); Deborah Koepper Plumping Gloss in Pixie ($35, Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach); Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Color in Trick Clique ($10, Ulta Beauty locations); and Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star Colour Blitz Mascara in Pink Mystique ($32, patmcgrath.com). —Abigail Duffy

CELEBRATING FAMILY

While you are at home with your family this holiday season, Sel ess Love Foundation is working to nd forever families for foster children and serving as an extension of family to youth aging out of the child welfare system.

WE BELIEVE FAMILY IS EVERYTHING!

Sel ess Love Foundation has helped more than 350 foster children get adopted, supported over 1,000 youth aging out of foster care, and advocated for policy changes to impact generations to come.

e Toles family was brought together thanks to Sel ess Love Foundation and our partnership with Adoption-Share’s Family-Match program.

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JOURNEYS

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE MOST FASCINATING CORNERS OF THE GLOBE

EPIC Oman

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Think of the Middle East and towering sand dunes and sweltering heat likely come to mind. While these stereotypes certainly apply to Oman, they form but one backdrop in a lesser-known country that surprises and delights with eclectic natural beauty. Case in point: Al Jabal Al Akhdar or “the Green Mountain,” a highlight of the Al Hajar Mountains range and a nexus of Oman’s dramatic canyons, shrub-speckled plateaus, and emerald wadis (ravines), located two hours southwest of the coastal capital city of Muscat.

At the core of this splendor rises Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, a property that takes full advantage of an unparalleled location—and a cool climate—to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experienc es. As the highest luxury resort in the Middle East (with an elevation of roughly 6,500 feet) and built along the edge of a massive precipice, the property

IMMERSE IN VIRGIN MOUNTAIN AND BEACH DREAMSCAPES AT ANANTARA AL JABAL AL AKHDAR RESORT AND AL BALEED RESORT SALALAH BY ANANTARA, TWO EXPERIENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE FAR REACHES OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA

BY PAUL RUBIO

From above: The lobby structure at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort; the Wadi Al Masdara Hike.

COURTESY OF ANANTARA HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS

claims endless vistas of sculpted rocky terrain recalling Arizona’s finest, augmented by rose and pomegranate orchards, mosques, and abandoned villages. All 82 guest rooms and most of the resort’s 33 private pool villas offer variations of this scene from a balcony or ter race, but it’s the thoughtful portfolio of ameni ties and activities that brands Anantara Al Jabal

To start, the gravity-defying infinity pool ranks among the world’s best, with sweep ing views of the rust-hued cliffs and impec cable poolside service to ensure your glass is never empty. With proper gear and under the tutelage of a skilled guide, traverse the rug ged landscapes along the Jabal Activity Wall, a

three-phase, multi-hour, white-knuckled ob stacle run of via ferrata courses and zip lines hewn into the cliffs. On firmer ground, embark on the intrepid Wadi Al Masdara Hike along side a mountain guru, scaling mammoth boul ders and imposing terrain by hand, stumbling across wild donkeys, and discovering spectac ular natural pools created by the surrounding ravines. For something less intimidating, book a wine-paired Dining by Design multicourse meal at the Royal Edge, a cantilevered platform opposite Diana’s Point, the famed cliffside spot where Princess Diana enjoyed a languid after noon reading while visiting Oman in 1986.

Beyond capitalizing on its geography, An antara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort promises rich cultural and locavore components. For ex ample, from late March to early May, guests can witness the harvesting of Damask roses and production of small-batch rose water. At the spa, treatments are rooted in this timehonored tradition and others. Try the seasonal Rose Rescue Ritual, consisting of a rose and milk cleansing foot ritual, a hydration facial us ing rose-scented products, and a stress mas sage with perfumed rose oil. Alternatively, go for the Revitalizing Pomegranate Journey, in

Al Akhdar Resort a bucket-list destination.

Scenes from Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, clockwise from left: Typical villa with a view; Diana’s Point; scaling the Jabal Activity Wall; the resort’s infinity pool; the exclusive-use cantilevered dining platform.

COURTESY OF ANANTARA HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS

clusive of a fresh pomegranate and salt body scrub and choice of massage. At the resort’s four dining outlets, look forward to familiar international cuisine done right, but also take the time to fall in love with Omani gastron omy, savoring the likes of lightly seasoned grilled lobster and jumbo prawns at dinner and sweet vermicelli with raisins at breakfast.

(anantara.com/jabal-akhdar)

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Skirting the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea, Oman’s coastline cov ers a whopping 1,917 miles (compare that to Florida’s 1,350). Thanks to a small national population of around 5 million, much of this vast waterfront—and its surrounding land— remains untouched and unknown. However, there’s one Omani coastal city that manages to make waves across the entirety of the Middle East. Say hello to Salalah, a subtropical desti nation in the country’s southernmost reaches, where impossibly wide white-sand beaches

segue to high-rising mountains that change colors with the season—and camels roam freely just about everywhere in between. Here, beachfront Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara reigns as the top luxury property, promising next-level fun-in-the-sun spiked with exhilarating cultural endeavors. Front ing both a private beach and a freshwater la goon, the resort’s architecture mimics Oman’s

coastal fortresses of yore, enhanced with pool villas and personality-driven amenities, all connected by verdant, palm-laced walk ways. The inventory spans 136 rooms, villas, and pool villas, the crown jewel of which is the three-bedroom Royal Beach Pool Villa, an estate-style accommodation marked by pro lific outdoor space, direct beach access, and a personal villa host catering to your every need.

Salalah’s popularity across the Middle East is due in part to its dual identity. Foremost, the beaches are exactly what subtropical dreams are made of. But a traditional city calls just be yond, along with lakes teeming with birds, des ert mountains that erupt with green from June

Scenes from Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, clockwise from left: The Arabian high-design spa; the waterfront infinity pool; seasonal summer waterfalls; private dining on the beach; a sprawling pool villa.

COURTESY OF ANANTARA HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS

to September, archaeological ruins that speak to a remarkable history, and an underwater world of Technicolor tropical marine life. Depending on your preferences, days can be completely action-packed or delightfully slow. Thankfully, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by

Anantara facilitates both, the former through guided tours like the Beauty of Salalah, which focuses on natural sites, and the more interactive Discover Heritage and Traditions, plus the predictable beach resort excess of motorized watersports and dive activities. The resort fosters the latter with amenities such as a world-class spa, an infinity pool, multiple restaurants reflecting influences from across Asia and the Persian Gulf, and more.

The resort truly succeeds in crafting extraordinary experiences that speak to this dreamy location. It’s possible to start the day by consummating the fantasy of a floating, Champagne-spiked breakfast in your villa pool. Next up is an Anantara Signature Massage with Frankincense Fusion, using frankincense products made in Salalah (aka the perfume capital of Arabia). Later, sit down to a candlelit dinner on the beach under a canopy of billowing white curtains without another human around—Salalah’s desolate beaches allow for such intimate time with the Arabian Sea. Overall, the sheer beauty of the destination and the exalted hospitality of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara unite for an epic vacation worth traveling halfway around the world for. (anantara. com/al-baleed-salalah) «

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Island Kitchen Catering works directly with the client or committee to craft a custom program that suits all of their needs. Catering the “IK Way” is a comprehensive, full service, mobile-kitchen approach, one that puts the success of the entirety of your event first.

From far left: Indulge in the spa’s hammam and Michelin-caliber plates at restaurant Mekong at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara.

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The place to be.

HIGH ROAD

Stretching the LIMITS

BY HOWARD WALKER

Seven inches. Doesn’t sound like much, right? It’s around the length of a standard pen cil. Or two credit cards placed end to end. Or four golf balls laid side by side.

But when you add 7 inches between the axles of Bentley’s Bentayga SUV, the result is quite remarkable. It takes the tall-riding fourdoor from luxury sport-ute to an astonishingly spacious-in-the-back, super-luxe flagship.

This is the new Bentayga EWB, short for ex tended wheelbase. It’s stretched by precisely 7.1 inches to take the wheelbase to an elongated 125 inches and overall length to a nontrivial 208.9 inches. And all 7-and-a-bit inches go into creating more space in the back seat and rear doors that could have come off a barn. It means more room to stretch out, kick off your shoes, and cross your legs—not to mention more ease of climbing in and out.

In keeping with all this extra rear-seat volume, Bentley design ers have enhanced the luxury feel even further with the option of an

insanely adjustable “Airline Seat” for the back. And think Gulfstream G500 seats rather than back-by-the-lavatory Southwest seating.

This automotive BarcaLounger can recline up to 40 degrees and will automatically move the front passenger seat as far forward and as upright as it’ll go. It will also deploy a motor ized, heated footrest. Goodnight, we’ll wake you up when we get there.

If that isn’t cosseting enough, both rear seats have an additional party trick. As well as heat ing, cooling, and massaging, they can monitor the temperature and humidity of your body using 177 individual sensors. These then stim ulate muscles and help banish numbness. You might never have to visit a chiropractor again.

In my hour or so in the EWB’s reclined back seat, I can’t say I actually felt the effect of all that pinpoint massaging. But the number of oohs and aahs that came out of my mouth was a testament to their effectiveness.

Bentley will charge an extra $11,195 for the Airline Seat option. But when the cost of a Bentayga EWB kicks off at around $226,900— $30,900 more than the regular Bentayga V8— it’s a small price to pay for such hedonistic

comfort. If individual Airline Seats don’t meet your familial needs, Bentley will equip your EWB with a three-across bench, or even a two-seat bench where the huge center arm rest converts into a console with lots of useful storage cubbies.

Before you even climb aboard this new stretchy Bentayga, hopefully you will have cast your eyes over its new lengthier body work. From the outside, the EWB looks more like a regular Bentayga than some prom-night Lincoln Town Car stretch limo. Adding tower ing 22-inch rims helps with the proportions, as does some clever remodeling of those bulges over the rear fenders.

Powering this new XXL Bentayga is Bent ley’s proven 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, which packs a meaty 542 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. Pedal to the metal, it’ll whoosh the EWB to 60 mph in just 4.5 sec onds. With Bentley’s big 12-cylinder W12 en gine about to be pensioned off, don’t expect it

to be offered in the EWB, though a plug-in hy brid could potentially be available next year.

To give the big Bentayga some extra agil ity, Bentley has equipped the EWB with rearwheel steering, which can pivot the back wheels in the opposite direction to the fronts to tighten the turning radius. Now it spins in just 38.7 feet—2 feet less than a regular Ben tayga—making parking a breeze. Add to this

POWER FILE

PRICE: $226,900 ENGINE: 4.0-LITER TWIN-TURBO V8

POWER: 542 HP TORQUE: 568

LB-FT TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC 0-60: 4.5 SECONDS

TOP SPEED: 180 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 209/87 INCHES WEIGHT: 5,500 POUNDS (EST.) WHY WE

LOVE IT: BECAUSE THIS EXTRALONG BENTAYGA ALLOWS YOU TO RECLINE IN STYLE.

adaptive damping, air springing, and a 48-volt active anti-roll system, and the EWB shrinks in size when it comes to carving curves, while still delivering a ride as smooth as a magic carpet.

With all this luxury and stretch-out comfort, it’s no wonder Bentley is predicting that this new EWB will become the best-selling Ben tayga, despite its lofty price tag. Another case of seven being a very lucky number. «

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Dutch MASTER

BY HOWARD WALKER

Can a boat be a rock star? It can if it’s a Van Dutch. Celebs such as Leonardo DiCaprio, David Beckham, and most of the Kardashian clan have, at one time or another, been spotted lounging on one of the boat’s cushy sun pads.

And like a good rock star, it hangs out in all the cool places. Head to Monaco, Palma, or Saint-Tropez, and seemingly every few min utes a racy-looking VanDutch 40 or 48 will burble serenely into the harbor to offload or pick up some tragically hip party crowd.

The newest epicenter of VanDutch coolness is Miami, where the boatbuilder has just set up its latest VanDutch Center in the River District. As you’d expect, there’s a fancy sales office and a lineup of demo boats. But you’ll also find a

private owners’ lounge serv ing up cocktails, plus an event space for a waterfront soiree with private, compli mentary mooring. Brett Da vid, who owns supercar mega-dealership Pres tige Imports on North Miami Beach, is heading up the center—a move that only ups its rock star status since any local celebrity or proathlete in need of a new Lamborghini, Pagani, or pre-owned Ferrari is guaranteed to have Da vid on speed dial.

As the name suggests, VanDutch was founded in Holland back in 2008. It launched its first model (the successful VD40 designed by famed Dutch naval architect Frank Mul

der) the following year. In 2020, the Italian marine powerhouse Cantiere del Pardo ac quired the brand and moved production to the yard’s sprawling facility in Forli. The VanDutch lineup now spans five Russian doll look-alike models, from the entry VD32, to the 40, 48, 56, and flagship 75. Each comes with that stunning, minimalist, almost spartan Mulder design featuring a near-vertical bow, huge wraparound windshield, flat and open foredeck, and oversize swim platform.

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The showstopper of the range is also the small est: the new VanDutch 32. Introduced last year, it was the first to benefit from Cantiere del Pardo’s design and boatbuilding expertise. Replacing the original VD30, it features a modified hull that’s longer, wider, lighter, and even more sea-friendly.

Sporty day or weekend boats don’t come more versatile than this. There’s room aboard for up to eight in a party-ready cockpit with L-shaped seat ing for six and spots for the captain and first mate at the helm. A huge pad at the stern can accom modate a trio of sun worshippers.

The cockpit also comes with a compact galley with a sink and a fridge, plus access to a small, unimaginatively designed cabin below decks. It offers a forward head with a wet shower and twin sofas-cum-single berths. However, at 6 feet, 6 inches, the headroom is impressive.

Everything is all about wipe-down, hose-out simplicity, with the decks, cockpit, and cabin floors finished in easy-to-maintain synthetic teak. Same goes for the durable Silvertex upholstery and quick-dry foam cushions.

As for power, VanDutch gives buyers plenty of choices, though all from the Volvo-Penta cata log. The base engine package is a single 430hp Volvo V8 gas motor with stern drive, with an upgrade to a pair of 280-hp Volvo V6s. For more economical diesel power, you can get a single 380-hp Volvo D6 six-cylinder, or twin, compact, 300-hp D4 four-cylinders. You’ll need the twin gas motors to punch the VD32 to its top speed of around 45 knots.

Joystick steering is standard on the twin-engine 32s. While this simplifies docking, the crew will still need to take plenty of care shuffling up to the foredeck, where form over function does away with any handrails that might compromise the cruiser’s sleek lines.

With the opening of VanDutch’s Miami Cen ter, expect to see plenty of these head-turning runabouts on Florida’s waterways. They cer tainly bring a new meaning to the term “Going Dutch.” «

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When Tommy and Dee Hilfiger first moved to Palm Beach in 2021, they bought an oceanfront residence they wanted to renovate, thinking they could wait things out in a hotel until the project was complete. COVID, of course, laid waste to those plans. Supply chain–related delays slowed down the home overhaul, and after a month of room service and tight living quarters, Dee says she’d had enough.

“You just can’t live that way with a family,” she adds. “You need a kitchen. I just wanted to make a salad, and I wanted some space, and I didn’t want room service to walk in on me.”

The Hilfigers bought a 5,000-square-foot Mediterranean abode on the Intracoastal to give them a sense of permanence while their other home was being completed. The couple has six children from their previous marriages, and a seventh, 13-year-old Sebastian, from their own. Family time is important to them, and due to their num bers, so is space. This home, though temporary, gives them a com fortable nest for work, play, and relaxation.

There was a time, not too long ago, when it was a little more complicated for the couple to go with the proverbial flow. Living in Greenwich, Connecticut, and commuting into Manhattan in order to manage their businesses while trying to maintain the family life they value was no small feat. They had a vacation home in Miami,

but Dee says it was “a weekend fun thing” that lacked the sense of community they sought.

“We had so many friends in Palm Beach and it’s just so beautiful,” Dee says. Moving here, she notes, “wasn’t really a difficult decision.”

Now full-time Florida residents, they’ve been able to slow down and reimagine their day to day in a way that is still creatively rich but much more laid-back. They love the indoor-outdoor living, the candy-colored sunsets (with cocktails to boot), watersports, and rounds of tennis. On a breezy afternoon, they are at home and seemingly at ease in their new surroundings as they juggle inter views and their PBI cover shoot with Zoom calls for their respec tive businesses.

After striking a pose for the photographer, Dee, a former model, excuses herself to take a call from Kris Jenner. The Kardashian ma triarch is a close friend, known for her collection of Judith Leiber handbags, a brand that has become ever more glittering and playful since Dee became creative director in 2017. Meanwhile Tommy, the mastermind behind his namesake multibillion-dollar global lifestyle brand, ends another call and says he has to step away for a bit.

It’s not a work crisis. He just needs to pick up Sebastian from school, which he does every day.

That’s right. Tommy Hilfiger idles in the school pickup line just

TOMMY AND DEE HILFIGER ARE CREATING AN OASIS IN PALM BEACH FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY, ALL WHILE PENNING THEIR NEXT PROFESSIONAL CHAPTERS

“We had so many friends in Palm Beach and it’s just so beautiful. [Moving here] wasn’t really a difficult decision.”

—DEE OCLEPPO HILFIGER

hThe Hilfigers’ Mediterranean-style Palm Beach home balances indooroutdoor living and features arched ceilings and columned areas throughout.

like the rest of us. That doesn’t mean he’s loosening his grip on his empire or becoming a retiree. If anything, he’s reimagining his brand by collaborating with trendsetters such as the actress Zendaya, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, and, most re cently, the floral-forward fashion designer Richard Quinn. Dee, too, is stepping into her own limelight, with Judith Leiber and Dee Ocleppo, her eponymous clothing and accessories brand she launched in 2012. The Hilfigers are easing into their Palm Beach existence, but they’re doing so like a total power couple.

Not that they’re into labels.

“We’re really focused on our children,” says Tommy, “so we’re not thinking about a label somebody might put on us. We’re also involved in quite a few charities. Those things are important to us, but we also like to just chill out or go out sometimes, but not all the time.”

This may not sound like the talk of someone whose busi ness was born from the music and fashion revolution of the late 1960s. Yet all revolutionaries change and grow with the times, staying true to their vision while adapting it to the era in which they find themselves. Tommy is no exception. He has gone from sourcing and selling groovy clothes in college towns, to creating a brand that is the very essence of American cool.

“Tommy is one of the last of the line of American designers who are household names,” says Dirk Standen, dean of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s school of fashion and former editor in chief of Style.com. “It’s harder now to build those empires, but I think Tommy has remained relevant and at the forefront of popular culture because of his open attitude and curiosity about the world. The enthusiasm you get when you meet him is very much a part of who he is. Even today, he hasn’t lost that willingness to work with other people and take on those influences and absorb them into the brand.”

Tommy’s done it in a way that hasn’t felt forced either, Standen says. Whether he’s incorporating NFTs or see-nowbuy-now technology at his shows, the designer has taken a playfully curious approach to utilizing new technology with in his business.

Tommy credits his embrace of popular culture and fearless experimentation to artist and iconoclast Andy Warhol. “I met [him] in 1985 at lunch in New York, and he invited me to his Factory,” he says. “When I was growing up, he was of great influence, so visiting his studio and talking in-depth about his work was an amazing experience. I was always inspired by his fascination with pop culture, and I applied his approach direct ly to my brand—bringing together talent from fashion, music, and entertainment through innovation and creativity.”

Steven Kolb, chief executive officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, says Tommy has pioneered using these outside influences in his brand. “From a fashion point of view, he made his mark with both street style and sophisticated tailor ing,” Kolb says. “But most of all, Tommy’s shows are fun.”

Tommy paid homage to Warhol at New York Fashion Week this past September, staging a multiverse show called “Tommy Factory” at Brooklyn’s Skyline Drive-In. Though the event was plagued by rain, guests such as Kate Moss and John Legend didn’t seem to mind. The show presented a modern twist on Hilfiger preppy, a sleek new monogram courtesy of streetwear illustrator Fergus Purcell, and an inclusive cast of models who strutted the catwalk to the beat of Travis Barker’s drumming. Tommy says that this collision between old and new will con tinue to inspire what comes next for the brand.

Dee, too, has a yen for keeping things fresh. When she be came creative director of Judith Leiber, the first bit of feed back she received was that the heritage brand was strictly for grandmothers who loved its glittering, floral basket–shaped handbags. In one Sex and the City episode, Mr. Big horrified Carrie Bradshaw when he gave her a Judith Leiber swan clutch that she thought was “just wrong.” The pieces were exquisitely crafted, but they needed a bit of modern cheek, Dee says.

Dee replaced the basket full of posies with quirkier designs such as french fries, stacks of cash, and brick cell phones. Gone were the grandmothers. Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyoncé are now among those making Judith Leiber handbags the must-have accessory. Tommy has been supportive of her

“We’re really focused on our children, so we’re not thinking about a label somebody might put on us.”

—TOMMY HILFIGER

ventures, Dee notes, and championed her suc cesses along the way.

Does she ever feel like she is living in his shadow?

“You know, he is Tommy,” Dee says. “You can’t ignore that. But I don’t focus on it. I just get on with what I need to do. I’m not a trophy wife. I’ve got my own thing going. I always have and I always will.”

The Hilfigers will always love New York, and they appreciate that it’s not too hard to find flights there out of Palm Beach International Airport. Still, they’ve found restaurants here that they cherish as much as Carbone and The Grill, among them Café Boulud in The Brazilian Court, Le Bilboquet off Worth Avenue, and Sant Ambroeus at The Royal Poinciana Plaza.

As they wind down 2022, there’s plenty to celebrate. On October 25, Women’s Wear Daily honored Tommy with the John B. Fair child Award at its Retail and Apparel CEO Summit. The award, named for Women’s Wear Daily’s late chairman and editorial director, rec ognizes influential and distinguished careers in the fashion industry.

“I feel truly honored to win such a prestigious award and proud to be in the great company of its previous winners,” Tommy says. “The award celebrates creative vision, performance, and leadership in the fashion industry, and I am grateful to see the hard work of our company and associates acknowledged.”

Although the Hilfigers had hoped to be in their new place celebrating Christmas togeth er, they say it’s now looking like the move will happen sometime in 2023.

Not that they’re too upset about it.

“It doesn’t matter where in the world we are exactly,” Dee says. “As long as we are surround ed by our kids, we have the best time.” «

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For most people, the municipal green bins on city street corners are for chuck ing garbage. But, for Lewis Miller, they’re oversize vases and an ideal canvas for his gargantuan, guerilla-style floral installa tions that have earned him a reputation as the “Banksy of floral design.”

By day, Miller creates lush, lively ar rangements for galas, weddings, and other upscale events at venues across New York, including the New York Public Library and Maidstone Country Club. But by night, Miller and his team work fast to enliven urban streetscapes with flashes of beauty. They’ve been known to quickly jostle and jounce colorful buckets of begonias, car nations, daisies, and roses, nestling stems into garbage cans, throughout construc tion sites, around statues, and outside of Mister Softee ice cream trucks. Come morning, passersby are so astonished and touched by the unexpected spectacle that even the city’s sanitation workers do not dare disturb them.

“It’s easy to get stuck doing flowers for the top tiers and kind of forget how impor tant flowers are to everybody,” Miller says. “I’m always trying to make flowers more joyful—I mean, that’s their whole reason.”

Miller has been surprising New York ers with his “Flower Flashes” since 2016, and it’s given him the mythical ethos of other magical, benevolent characters such as the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus. But now that he’s opened a new Palm Beach outpost for Lewis Miller Design and pur chased a Spanish-style home in West Palm Beach, many locals are wondering not only if Miller’s bewitching arrangements

Floral designer LEWIS MILLER renovated his West Palm home with the same panache he brings to his arrangements and signature Flower Flashes

might pop up in a nearby trash receptacle someday soon, but also how a man who reveres garbage cans as art would decorate a place as sacred as his home.

“Wherever I am,” Miller says with a cryptic smile, “I will continue to do Flower Flashes.”

As for his nearly century-old, two-story property off South Olive Avenue, Miller spent almost a year sprucing it up, which included sourcing antique prints from as far away as Paris and hiring an arti san to hand paint wood floors.

“I definitely wanted it to feel congruent with Flori da and Palm Beach without being typical,” Miller ex plains. “The colors are also unusual with the greens and tobacco. I wanted it to have a masculine vibe, a kind of Ernest Hemingway style. Obviously, I’m a florist, so I love flora and fauna, and I try to incorpo rate birds in every room to pull in this English coun try look. It’s a true calico cat, but it feels Palm Beach without being pink and green.”

Last year, Miller developed the habit of waking up before dawn with a cup of coffee and scouring the Palm Beach zip codes on real estate websites. His close friend, celebrity event planner Jennifer Zabinski, had long been flying down to South Florida to throw elaborate events for her clients visiting during the winter months. The pair regularly collaborate, and Zabinski couldn’t help but notice more and more clients requesting their expertise in the Sunshine State.

“It was always my older clients who came down in season, but now younger people are coming down and really want to entertain in a way that they do up north,” Zabinski

Below: For a holiday party in his newly renovated home, Miller decorated the mantle with smilax, magnolia, painted artichokes, cecropia leaves, jasmine, and banksia. Left: Hors d’oeuvres included caviar éclairs and beet purses.

explains. “We’re planning to be here much more this season, which is fun.”

However, if the pair were to open a Palm Beach hub for their extravagant operations, Miller would need a nest, which is how the floral designer found himself making an offer on a charming three-bed room, two-bathroom, circa-1926 Spanish mission home sight unseen in September 2021.

“It all happened very fast, and I feel very lucky,” Miller says. “We still have our apartment in [New York City], but this is my primary resi dence now.”

In the ensuing months, Miller traded his pruning shears for a hard hat as the extensive renovations began. The Flor ida room became the foyer. The family room became the formal dining room. The formal dining room became the library. And the breakfast room became the family room.

“I’ve always loved this kind of architecture, and it had a lot of great features,” Miller says. “To zhuzh it up, we opened up a few doorways [and] smoothed some things out. A lot of it was bringing in finishes, from hand-paint ed floors to the tile in the kitchen to all the wallpaper, soft goods, and bookcases.”

Many of the home’s original features remain, includ ing the colorful, geometric, Spanish cement tile on the second-floor veranda, as well as the curved stairway, grand archways, and bath with a clawfoot tub. Miller kept the master bedroom but converted one of the remaining upstairs bedrooms into a spacious closet and the other into what he calls the “napping room.”

Like one of Miller’s fanciful floral installations, his home is imme diately arresting, with its unconventional use of color, texture, and patterns. However, a discerning eye can revel in Miller’s attention to details, including hard-carved wooden bedposts, knobby bamboo staircase railings, and subtle bird motifs specked on the whimsical wallpaper in the first-floor bathroom, antique paintings in the library, and Victorian taxidermy display in the family room.

Above: Miller and his partner, Kyle Sweeney, whip up a signature cocktail.

Left: Sweeney chats with guest Mish Tworkowski. Right and opposite page: The main course included a Surf & Turf Wellington and sides such as herb-roasted romanesco with pomegranate seeds and toasted pine nuts.

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All food by Creative Edge Parties of South Florida (creativeedgeparties.com)

HORS D’OEUVRES

Beet Purse: beetroot tartare, tarragon aioli, Champagne gelée, balsamic pearls

Salmon Gâteau: saffron crepe, smoked salmon, lemon crème

Caviar Éclair: Osetra caviar, chive diplomat cream, gold leaf

DINNER

Surf & Turf Wellington: beef tenderloin, Maine lobster tail, wild mushroom duxelle, fine herb crepe

Sides: hasselback butternut squash, herb-roasted romanesco, sweet potato mille-feuille

DESSERT

Wild Berry Pavlova: orange chips, strawberry cream, chocolate shavings, micro mint

“There are a ton of birds in this house,” Miller says as Tug, one of his two border terriers, dutifully tags along for the tour.

The two self-contained apartments in the carriage house on the property were a big draw for Miller, who looks forward to host ing guests comfortably. Though it’s technically his second holiday season at his new home, it’s the first one where he can throw din ners and parties now that renovations are complete. “We’re looking forward to spending another winter here and having more space, but, most importantly, getting to entertain and reciprocate to all the people who hosted me last winter.”

On one recent evening, Miller hosted guests for canapés, cocktails, and dinner, with catering by Carla Ruben of Creative Edge Parties of South Florida. Naturally, Miller handled the floral arrangements, crafting a centerpiece of clematis, vanda orchids, sweet peas, persim mon, date nut palms, scabiosa, anemones, hellebores, and dahlias.

Holiday accents typically incorporate Fraser firs and poinsettias, but those plants are native to the Appalachian Mountains and Mex ico, respectively. For entertaining during Florida’s mild winter, Mill er suggests thinking seasonally and locally. Try nearby nurseries for green foliage, shrubs, and vines, and farmers markets for fresh fruit, such as persimmons, dates, plums, and cherries.

Left: Miller and Sweeney mingle with guests including Joseph Singer on the second-floor veranda, which features colorful Spanish tiles. Below: Miller catches up with frequent business collaborator Jennifer Zabinski.

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Catering: Carla Ruben, Creative Edge Parties of South Florida

“Throw them all in a beautiful basket and voila! You get a lot of bang for your buck, and also it’s a lot more fresh, chic, and interesting,” he says. “There’s a certain sensualness to pairing fruit and flowers; it’s sexy, it’s lush, it’s natural. I’m a little bit of a hedonist, like a decadent Flemish still life.”

Whether for a Manhattan garbage can, an A-list celebrity wedding, or a Palm Beach holiday dinner, Miller’s creations are always abundant, layered, and colorful. Those same words can be used to describe Miller himself.

“I love color and I like a certain simplicity,” Miller says of his style. “I don’t want it to be too wrought or over-touched. [I like] to keep a certain wildness to it and a certain imperfection and spontaneity and to spark joy.”

It’s not so much that Miller’s art seeks to imitate his own life, but rather the thrill of being alive more broadly.

“There’s something about a full bloom being in its full glory,” he says. “But I think the process of collapsing blooms, petals falling, and turning to seed is just as beautiful. A good flower ar rangement has the whole cycle.” «

Above: Dessert was wild berry pavlova with orange chips, strawberry cream, chocolate shavings, and micro mint.

Left: The pre-dinner bites also included salmon gâteaux with layers of saffron crepe, smoked salmon, and lemon crème.

There’s a certain sensualness to pairing fruit and flowers; it’s sexy, it’s lush, it’s natural.” —Lewis MiLLer

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Brightline’s Boca Raton station officially opens this month. With it, South Florida’s high-speed rail service has added this ritzy, culturally refined city to the mix, expanding our backyard to include its many attractions.

There are numerous hot spots, museums, restaurants, and more within a rideshare radius of the station—and quite a few within walking distance. Here, find all you need to know, see, eat, and do for the ideal day in Boca, no car required.

BY SKYE SHERMAN

JEREMIES

The Symphonia

Attend a concert by The Symphonia, whose current season is themed around the Earth’s elements; catch Boca Raton’s worldclass chamber orchestra in action December 4 (with clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, pictured left) at Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, with spring concerts slated for March 26 and April 30. Bring the next gen to Meet the Orches tra, a program for children held during dress rehearsals prior to each concert on Saturdays. It’s an opportunity to hear a live orchestra play, learn about the instruments, interact directly with the conductor (thesymphonia.org)

Karaoke @ Kapow

The recent reopening of Boca favorite (and Subculture Group darling) Kapow Noodle Bar across the street from its original location in Mizner Park is exciting not just be cause of the expanded 5,175-square-foot space—it’s the three private, fully automated karaoke rooms that have locals abuzz. With wireless mics, LED TVs, full control over the song selection, and a food and beverage menu that you can order from via an iPad, the rooms are “fun night out” defined. (kapownoodlebar.com)

Mane Coffee

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a memorable cuppa at Mane Coffee—and now you don’t have to. While the artisanal brews, made from beans sourced from all over the world, are enough on their own, the sweet-and-savory, thick-slice toast options are the millennial-inspired pairing you never knew you needed. And for true coffee snobs, there’s a menu dedicated entirely to pour-overs. (mane.coffee)

The Boca Raton Museum of Art

The Boca Museum has been a community staple for more than 70 years. The “Reginald Cunningham: Black Pearls” exhibit, on view through January 22, tells the history of nearby Pearl City and its generations of residents, while “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop,” also on view through January, is an ode to the art of scenic backdrops made between 1938 and 1968. (bocamuseum.org)

Above, from left: Mizner Park; Mane Coffee. Left: Ms. Gladys Bettis, Reginald Cunningham, part of “Reginald Cunningham: Black Pearls” at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

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The Boca Raton

Staycation options don’t get better than The Boca Raton, where you’ll see first hand just what $200 million in renova tions can get you. A “new golden era” has arrived at this storied resort, which first opened in 1926 as a 100-room inn. A luxurious creation of architect Addison Mizner, with his touches still evident in every nook and cranny, The Boca Raton is now a 200-acre, five-hotel property with 14 restaurants and bars, a racquet club, a 34-slip marina, and more. It’s a slice of para dise so impressive, you’ll have to see it to believe it.

(thebocaraton.com)

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum

Many would be surprised to learn that the personal computer, the “secret weapon that won World War II,” and other innovations have their roots in Boca Raton. That’s the kind of information you’ll glean at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum by the Boca Raton Historical Society, located in Boca’s Historic Town Hall. In addition to permanent “History Alive!” exhibits that tell the story of Boca Raton—from the Pioneer Era to the contributions of Addison Mizner to present day—there are temporary displays, such as the current one dedicated to the city’s first re sponders through the ages. (bocahistory.org)

Hit the Beach in Boca Boca Raton’s 2-mile stretch of lifeguard-pro tected beaches is less than 2 miles east of the station, so if your beach days need a change of scenery, head here. Boca’s sandy shores are pristine, with sand dunes, sea oats, and sea grapes adding to the coastal ambience and the Lake Boca Raton waterway abutting the beaches from the west. In various parks along the shoreline, picnicking facilities are available (we recommend picking up a bite, like the cold sesame noodles from Mr. Goode’s Chinese Takeout), and there’s even a recreational snorkel trail at Red Reef Park if you want to sink beneath the surface of Boca’s glittering seas.

RIDE THE POLAR EXPRESS

THE BRIGHTLINE EMBRACES THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RETURN OF THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE. FROM DECEMBER 3-29, FAMILIES WILL EXPERIENCE THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC COME TO LIFE, COMPLETE WITH GOLDEN TICKETS, HOT CHOCOLATE, MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, AND A VISIT WITH SANTA. THE HOUR-LONG, ROUND-TRIP TRAIN RIDE DEPARTS AND RETURNS THROUGH BRIGHTLINE’S MIAMI CENTRAL STATION. (MIAMITHEPOLAR EXPRESSRIDE.COM)

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CITY GUIDES

Two Boca locals share their FAVORITE SPOTS IN TOWN

ANDREA VIRGIN is the president and chairman of the board for downtown Boca’s planned performing arts center, The Center for Arts & Innovation, which is slated to break ground in 2025. (bocaratonartscenter.org)

• Hidden gem: “Cosa Duci Italian Bakery, run by the most amazing Italian family, is a must. The next best thing is a meal physically in Italy.” (cosaduci.com)

• Date night: “I love the romantic and elegant yet intimate feeling I get while eating at Il Mulino New York. What started as a pop-up of the popular NY restaurant ended up being in such demand that it became a permanent feature in our downtown.” (ilmulino.com)

• Expect the unexpected: “Redcon1, the world’s largest dietary supplement company, has its headquarters here and [operates] one of the coolest gyms ever. People from all over the world travel to Boca to work out there. If you’re into fitness, it’s a must-see.” (redcon1gym.com)

• Get active: “Take a stab at learning salsa, the hustle, or tango at Fred Astaire Boca Raton. It’s located right next to the station, so you can hop off, work up an appetite, then head to dinner.” (fredastaire.com/boca-raton)

• Favorite way to spend a Saturday: “Our family enjoys spending our Saturdays at the new Harborside Pool at The Boca Raton.” (thebocaraton.com)

• Best brunch in town: “Saquella Café in Royal Palm Place has an incredible brunch. The croissants are a must.” (saquellacafe.com)

• Don’t leave Boca without: “Grabbing a deli cious cup of coffee and pastry at The Seed.” (theseedboca.com)

ERIC BAKER is the chef and restaura teur behind Boca favorites Rebel House, Uncle Pinkie’s Deli, AlleyCat, and Mr. Goode’s Chinese Takeout. (instagram. com/chefericbaker)

• Hidden gem: “At Sunset Sushi, an omakase restaurant in a nondescript strip mall on Federal Highway, you will [have] a worldclass sushi experience.” (sunsetsushi.com)

• Touristy but worth it: “Mizner Park may be touristy, but it’s that way for a reason; it has everything from great restaurants to shops, an outdoor amphitheater, and an art museum. You can’t miss it.” (miznerpark.com)

• Grab and go: “For amazing pizza, I go to How Ya Dough’n, a small family-owned pizzeria that really raised the bar in the Boca pizza scene.” (howyadoughn.com)

• Rainy day go-to: “See a movie at the iPic in Mizner Park.” (ipic.com)

• Outdoor oasis: “A must-visit in Boca is Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, [where you can] get out and enjoy the natural surroundings while helping protect our region’s sea turtles.” (gumbolimbo.org)

• Best brunch in town: “Rebel House, with its unique spin on classic brunch dishes, craft cocktails, and selection of deli fare from the adjoining deli, Uncle Pinkie’s—all served up while listening to the resident weekly brunch DJ on Sundays.” (rebel houseboca.com)

• Shopping spree: “Alene Too in Royal Place. Lizzie, the owner, is amazing. She’s always keeping Boca dressed to the nines.” (alenetoo.com)

• Get active: “The Boca Raton Tennis Center is a great way to get active. The courts and facilities are very well maintained.” (myboca.us)

• Don’t leave Boca without: “Sampling a fantastic beer from Prosperity Brewers.” (prosperitybrewers.com)

Clockwise from opposite page, far left: The Boca Raton; Redcon1; Gumbo Limbo Nature Center; blue crab crispy rice at Sunset Sushi; Brightline Polar Express.

Cartier High Jewelry [Sur]Naturel necklace with gray mother-ofpearl, coral, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, Cartier, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, cartier. com; vintage earrings with rubellite and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Bulgari, Provident Jewelry, multiple locations, providentjewelry.com; eternity band with orange sapphires set in rose gold, Provident Jewelry, multiple locations, providentjewelry.com.

BLOCK Party

WOODN’T IT BE NICE TO SPARKLE AND SHINE THIS SEASON?

By Mary Murray

Digital Illustration By Leonor Alvarez-MazA

Elsa Peretti Bean design necklace with green jade and gold, Tiffany & Co., multiple locations, tiffany.com; Serpent Bohème bracelet with mother-of-pearl and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Boucheron, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour, boucheron.com; ring with a cognac diamond, orange diamonds, and yellow diamond pavé set in 18-karat gold, Lugano Diamonds, Palm Beach, luganodiamonds.com

India necklace with snakewood beads and pendant, turquoise beads, and 18-karat gold, Tamara Comolli, Palm Beach, tamaracomolli.com; earrings with carved cocobolo wood and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Fred Leighton, fredleighton. com; classic large link bracelet in multi wood with 18-karat gold, Seaman Schepps, Palm Beach, seamanschepps.com

Golden Brown collection pendant with a chocolate baroque Tahitian pearl, a yellow sapphire, and natural cognac diamonds set in 18-karat gold, and Savannah Collection bracelet with natural fancy diamonds and white diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Yvel, Boca Raton, yvel.com; Hortus Deliciarum Gucci High Jewelry collection solitaire ring with an opal and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Gucci, by special order, gucci.com; Talas ring with Madeira citrine and red diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Misahara, misahara.com

Xpandable bracelet with hand-cut snakewood and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold and white gold, Picchiotti, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, greenleafcrosby.com; Sous les Etoiles collection Eclipse Solaire necklace with morganite, red spinel beads, pearls, onyx, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold and white gold, Van Cleef & Arpels, Palm Beach, vancleefarpels.com; vintage 1970s butterfly pin with polished carved wood set in 18-karat gold, Van Cleef & Arpels, Yafa Signed Jewels, Palm Beach, yafajewelry.com

South Sea Pearl Lavalliere with South Sea pearls and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Patricia Robalino, Palm Beach, patriciarobalino.com; hoops with cultured South Sea pearls and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, hamiltonjewelers.com; G-One collection twin ring with Mandarin garnets and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Goshwara, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, greenleafcrosby.com; vintage 1980 manchette cuff with pearls and diamonds set in gold, Van Cleef & Arpels, Spectra Fine Jewelry, New York, spectrajewelryny.com

12th Annual Grand Chef Throwdown presented by Creekstone Farms

Hosted by Jay Cashmere and Mo & Sally • $10,000 Local Charity Giveaway 50+ Restaurants • Wine & Spirit Tastings • DJ’s and Live Music

Special Celebrity Guest Judges

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Almond Palm Beach

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Asian Fin Sushi Lounge Avocado Grill

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila Bōken

Brandon’s Palm Beach

Breakthru Beverage Breeze Ocean Kitchen

Brick & Barrel Gastropub

Cactus Grille & Tequila Bar

Café Centro

Café Chardonnay Café Sapori

Grand Tasting Participants

Christopher’s Kitchen

Cigar City Brewing Coolinary Creekstone Farms Driftwood Earth and Sugar Echo El Camino

Ela Curry Kitchen Ember Grill Flavour Gallery Galley Ganache Bakery Grato Henry’s Isla & Co

Island Kitchen

Johan’s Joe

Laura Ashley Catering & Events

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine Meat Market Mizu

Mount Gay Rum Oceana Co ee Pistache French Bistro pizzaioli Polpo Prezzo Pumphouse Co ee Roasters Restaurant 44 Sassafras Savor

Seminole Reef Grill

Tabanero

The Ice Cream Club

The Palm Beaches

The Parched Pig The Regional The SoSo

Timpano Las Olas

Tommy Bahama VerTerra Dinnerware

Virginia Philip Wine Spirits & Academy AND MORE!

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LIBATIONS LET IT SNOW

Seasonal migrations have never been so sweet. 1000 North in Jupiter is cel ebrating the holidays with special cocktails, priced at $19 and available through out December. Belly up to the bar and order The Snowbird. Inspired by the region’s temporary residents, this combina tion of Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum, Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, vanilla simple syrup, muddled limes, and mint is pre sented in a festive glass and garnished with a pineapple leaf and baby’s breath. “The balanced, tropical-style cocktail has the look of blustery winter weather, but it is enjoyed in a place where both avian and human guests escape for warmth, gentle ocean breezes, sunshine, and unparalleled hospital ity,” says Breanna Brady, lead bartender at 1000 North. “The drink incor porates both citrus and coconut, which remains in season year-round. It’s re freshing and festive. Even in the dead of winter, you can have your own tropical holiday.” (1000north.com) –Mary Murray

SAVOR

BOLD FLAVORS, COOL COCKTAILS, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

MICHAEL ALBANESE

TO TRY 2 Seasonal SWEETS 1 2

Formerly

For six days only—December 19-24—artisan donut shop The Salty in West Palm Beach will offer a trio of holiday creations that taste every bit as good as they look. Ho, ho, ho meets mmm-mmm-good with Santa’s Sugar Cookie, the base of which is a doughy, fluffy brioche ring, filled with vanilla glaze and sugar cookie batter, and crowned with sugar cookie chunks and vanilla crumble. Holiday

flavor purists will appreciate the Hot Cocoa (a double-chocolate cookie with a marsh mallow center and cocoa dust) and the Gingerbread Cookie Butter (a gingerbread molasses cookie topped with cookie butter and a gingerbread man). There’s also the Chai Snickerdoodle, featuring a black tea–scented

FOODIE EVENTS

Hungry for MORE

The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival is back December 8-11. The 2022 lineup boasts fresh offerings and favorite feasts. New events include a Smoke & Sunshine craft barbecue “meat-up” at Tropical Smokehouse, while returning highlights range from the Chillin’ ‘n’ Grillin’ event at Eau Palm Beach to Daniel & Friends with Daniel Boulud. Also returning is the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting presented by The Palm Beaches, when dozens of restaurants will showcase their food at the Palm Beach County Conven tion Center. (pbfoodwinefest.com) —M.M.

flavors collide in the Eggnog Cinnamon Roll, stuffed with eggnog custard and topped with cream cheese glaze. And celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Strawberry Suf ganiyot, The Salty’s traditional take on the popular Hanukkah treat of strawberry jamfilled donuts tossed in powdered sugar. The best part: Calories don’t count in December. (saltydonut.com) —Paul Rubio

sugar cookie rolled in masala-spiced sugar, and a vegan and gluten-free Coquito (which translates to “little coconut” in Spanish) that is a coconut sugar cookie rolled in spiced sugar and topped with coquito glaze. Sample these and more at Blueprint’s Boca Raton location at The Shops at Boca Center. (blueprintcookie.com) —M.M.

Batch Cookie Co., the newly rebranded Blueprint Cookies is offering a holiday cookie box complete with four seasonal varieties. Christmas

The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival lineup includes Daniel & Friends (left) at Café Boulud December 11 and Chillin’ ‘n’ Gril lin’ (above and right) at the Eau December 10.

ALLISON DAVID

MICHAEL PISARRI

COURTESY OF BLUEPRINT COOKIES

Lounge Around PAIRINGS

Chef Lindsay Autry has debuted a new concept inside The Regional in West Palm Beach. Dubbed Mockingbird, the bar and lounge puts a sophisti cated spin on Southern hospitality, offering a curated menu of small plates and craft cocktails. Here, Jennifer Forsythe, the restaurant’s director of private events, high lights a few food-and-drink com binations to try on your next visit. (mockingbirdwpb.com) —M.M.

The Dish: Key West pink shrimp (served with scampi butter, garlic toast, and roasted tomatoes)

The Drink: Cadillac Mar garita (organic tequila, oleo saccharum, Florida citrus, and Grand Marnier)

Behind the Pairing: “Shrimp and citrus is a given,” says Forsythe. “But to go the extra mile, our Cadillac Margarita’s bright, light tone contrasts the rich and silky scampi sauce.”

The Dish: Roasted bone marrow (barbecue short rib with pickled onions, herb salad, crispy onions, and grilled sourdough)

The Drink: Añejo Old-Fashioned (Havana Club Añejo Rum, Angostura Bitters, and brown sugar)

Behind the Pairing: Forsythe says both the dish and the drink are to be savored. They are luxuri ous and full-bodied, big in flavor and texture.

The Dish: The Regional Burger (smash patty with roasted tomatoes, an herb and cheese aioli, and caramelized onions on a potato roll)

The Drink: Bourbon Tea (Four Roses Bourbon, local honey, lemon, and black tea)

Behind the Pairing: “The warmth [from] the bourbon matches that of the burger patty, and the tannic notes of the black tea play nicely against the sweet potato roll and caramelized onions.”

A selective guide to Palm Beach-area restaurants

AMERICAN

THE LISTINGS

The Palm Beach County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky burger bars and gastropubs to the glam style of iconic Palm Beach lounges. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean:

$ Dinner entree under $10

$$ Most entrees $10-$25 $$$ Most entrees $25 or more

While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on palmbeachillustrated.com.

NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Palm Beach Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisement, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com

AQUAGRILLE Savor coastal cuisine in beach house–inspired environs. 14121 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach (aquagrillejuno.com) $$

AVOCADO GRILL Chef Julien Gremaud offers flavor ful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$

BEACON This waterfront grille merges Mediterranean dishes with a contemporary American feel. 1107 Light house Road, Jupiter (thebeaconjupiter.com) $$$

BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN Enjoy craft beer and Florid ian cuisine at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$

CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL Offering pizza, steaks, pasta, and seafood. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (citycellarwpb.com) $$

COOLINARY Chef-owner Tim Lipman has merged his popular café and watering hole to create one deli cious hangout. 4580 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (thecoolpig.com) $$

THE COOPER Practicing farm-to-table cooking in PGA Commons. 4610 PGA Blvd. Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (thecooperrestaurant.com) $$

CROSBY KITCHEN & BAR This stylish American bistro offers a Manhattan-meets-Palm Beach vibe. 1406 S. Cypress Drive, Jupiter (crosbykitchenandbar.com) $$

DADA Boasting an eclectic and hip atmosphere, Dada serves a fresh spin on standards. 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (dadadelray.com) $$

EMBER GRILL For an upscale dining experience, visit this classy restaurant inside The Ray hotel. 233 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (embergrilldelray.com) $$$

ENTRE NOUS BISTRO Home-style cooking commin gles with gourmet fare. 123 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (entrenousbistro.com) $$$

GREASE BURGER BAR The high-end burgers elevate pub cuisine to a divine experience. 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (greasewpb.com) $

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

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

HIVE BAKERY & CAFÉ Satisfy your sweet tooth and healthy comfort food cravings. 1603 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (hivebakeryandcafe.com) $$

KITCHEN Matthew Byrne opened his family-run eateries to serve sophisticated but not intimidating fare. 319 Bel vedere Road #2, West Palm Beach; 5250 Donald Ross Road #100, Palm Beach Gardens (kitchenpb.com) $$$

LE BAR Á VIN This wine and cocktail bar offers a range of drinks and light dishes. 380 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lebarpalmbeach.com) $$$

MAX’S GRILLE This cross between a steak house and a sports bar has been attracting fans since 1991 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (maxsgrille.com) $$$

MAXWELL’S PLUM The circa 1966 restaurant is re vived with upscale cuisine and cool cocktails. 12300 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington (maxwellsplum.com) $$$

PARTY STARTER

When it comes to holiday catering, Michael “Cheffee” Ober and Melanie Robertson-Ober, the husband-and-wife team behind Corks + Forks Catering, note that their Palm Beach clients are not as focused on entertaining trends as they are concerned with quality and flavor. Michael, who earned his Master Chef certification in his native Germany, and Melanie, who is a certified sommelier, combine forces to deliver excellent classics with a twist. They also say that Palm Beachers appreciate a certain interplay between high and low, and like to balance indulgent items with healthy options. Here, the Obers share insight into how to update party fare. (corksandforkscatering.com) —M.M.

PIGS IN A BLANKET: For a new take on this classic, the Obers roll Kobe beef sausages inside homemade pretzels, an homage to Michael’s German heritage.

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL: While this has become all but a given, the Obers believe that it’s important for the cocktail to reflect the host, menu, or season. For December, they suggest the Merry Spritzmas: vodka, cranberry juice, and elderflower syrup topped with ginger beer or a dry premium ginger ale, and gar nished with pomegranate seeds and mint.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL: Corks + Forks’ most requested item is their pineapple shrimp tower, served with cocktail sauce and a Meyer lemon aioli. The Obers advise having one or two stationary items so that servers are not interrupting conver sations too much with passed hors d’oeuvres.

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

PROPER GRIT This gastropub in The Ben hotel pays homage to Old Florida. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach (propergrit.com) $$$

REBEL HOUSE An eclectic atmosphere and fun menu make Rebel House a favorite. 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (rebelhouseboca.com) $$

THE REGIONAL Chef Lindsay Autry pairs her Southern roots with Mediterranean flavors. 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (eatregional.com) $$$

SOURBON KITCHEN & BAR If you are in search of contemporary American dining with a botanical at mosphere, look no farther than Sourbon. 215 Clema tis St., West Palm Beach (sourbon.com) $$

SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach (thecolonypalmbeach.com) $$$

TABLE 26 Presenting comfort food in an atmosphere fit for romantic dates and business luncheons. 1700 S. Dix ie Hwy., West Palm Beach (table26palmbeach.com) $$$

TA-BOO Ta-boo has been serving American comfort food since 1941, and no one does it better. 221 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (taboorestaurant.com) $$

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary prowess to Florida barbecue. 3815 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (eattropical.com) $$

TROY’S BARBEQUE Locals return again and again for the great barbecue. 3950 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach; 1920 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (bbqtroys.com) $

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN The menu features a rotating selection of seasonal, organic plates in gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 3101 PGA Blvd. #O-200 Palm Beach Gardens, in The Gardens Mall; 6000 Glades Road Unit 1015A, Boca Raton, in the Town Center at Boca Raton (truefoodkitchen.com) $$

THE WOODS Tiger Woods’ take on an upscale sports bar. 129 Soundings Ave., Jupiter (thewoods.tiger woods.com) $$$

ASIAN AND INDIAN

AKIRA BACK This hot spot inside The Ray hotel features eclectic Korean-Japanese cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Akira Back. 233 N.E. 2nd. Ave., Delray Beach (akirabackdelray.com) $$

CAVIAR: For something more unique than blinis or potato chips, the Obers recommend serving caviar—their current favorite is Haute Caviar Company—on savory waffle squares atop a dollop of crème fraîche.

POTATO BITES: Tator tots are so passé. For a decidedly Palm Beach potato, try the Obers’ sweet potato bites with blackberry thyme relish. Not only are these delicious, but they’re also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites and an array of specialty sushi rolls. 409 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (alleycatboca.com) $$

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

ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. 230A Sun rise Ave., Palm Beach (echopalmbeach.com) $$$

IMOTO Influenced by his experience in Tokyo, chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and a sushi menu that tempts all senses. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (imotopalmbeach.com) $$

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INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE Choose from an extensive menu of traditional dishes seasoned with an abundance of Indian herbs and spices. 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach (indusdine.com) $$

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

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR This Asian fusion restaurant pro vides late-night comfort food with a French-Vietnamese flair. 519 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (kapownoodlebar.com) $$

MALAKOR THAI CAFÉ This Northwood staple offers a colorful setting in which to enjoy Thai classics. 425 25th St., West Palm Beach (malakor.com) $$

SUSHI JO American sushi chef Joseph Clark presents a laid-back, cosmopolitan Japanese dining experi ence. 319 Belvedere Road #112, West Palm Beach; 14261 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; 640 E. Ocean Ave. #4, Boynton Beach (sushijo.com) $$

ECLECTIC

BARCELLO With a pasta section ranging from Pad Thai to rigatoni, Barcello’s menu is one of the most unique in Palm Beach County. 11603 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (barcellonpb.com) $$

LOLA 41 From Italian-imbued plates to sushi, this resto bases its menu off of the flavors along the forty-first parallel. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (lola41.com) $$$

RHYTHM CAFÉ Offering inspired comfort food and an impressive beer and wine inventory. 3800A S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (rhythmcafe.com) $$

SPRUZZO Enjoy views of the Intracoastal at this rooftop eatery with a globally inspired menu. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach (spruzzowestpalm.com) $$

TARU AT SUNDY HOUSE Featuring an international con cept menu by chef James Strine. 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (sundyhouse.com) $$$

FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN

ALMOND This Bridgehampton mainstay has brought its take on classic French comfort food and global-inspired plates to Palm Beach. 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (almondrestaurant.com) $$$

CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in the Brazilian Court Hotel (cafeboulud.com) $$

CAFÉ L’EUROPE With influences from all over Latin America and Europe, Café L’Europe invites guests to enjoy its exquisite desserts and warm hospitality. 331 S. County Road, Palm Beach (cafeleurope.com) $$$

LA NOUVELLE MAISON Savor the light and delicate cooking of chef Gregory Howell. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (lnmbocaraton.com) $$$

LE BILBOQUET Visit this chic resto for classic French dishes in upscale environs. 245 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (lebilboquetpb.com) $$$

LE BOUCHON FRENCH BISTRO Owner Brice Riou in vites guests to savor classic dishes like savory crepes or

CRAVINGS WEEKEND WARRIOR

Few things beat a lazy Sunday at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Throw in some great food and chill vibes, and what’s not to love? Galley, the hotel’s signature restaurant, recently unveiled a new Sunday brunch buffet that showcases the best the eatery has to offer. Spread across different stations—including a parrilla or grill station, a seafood spot, a section devoted to bread and charcuterie, and a dessert bar—the rotating menu has everything from made-to-order omelets, crab deviled eggs, smoked salmon, and even New York strip loin with chimichurri. Live music and breakfast cocktails round out the experience. (galleywestpalmbeach.com) —M.M.

a croque monsieur. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (lebouchonpbg.com) $$

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

THE PARISIAN This charming French brasserie pre sents culinary staples like coq au vin. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.com) $$

PÉTANQUE This casual spot is a tribute to the owners’ childhood summers in the South of France. 517 North wood Road, West Palm Beach (petanquepb.com) $$

PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bis tro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$

SIX TABLES There really are only six tables and 24 seats under the watchful eyes of chef-owners Thom as and Jennifer Finn. 112 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (sixtablesarestaurant.com) $$$

ITALIAN

123 DATURA This fun hangout serves sharable versions of Italian favorites. 123 Datura St., West Palm Beach (123datura.com) $$

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

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

BUONASERA RISTORANTE Classic and perfectly exe cuted Northern Italian dishes in an intimate setting. 2145 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (buonaserajupiter1993.com) $$$

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

CAFÉ FLORA Café Flora presents Tuscan delicacies in a charming setting. 240 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (cafeflorapalmbeach.com) $$$

CAFFE LUNA ROSA Luna Rosa turns out consistent versions of classic Northern Italian dishes. 34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (caffelunarosa.com) $$

CASA D’ANGELO Angelo Elia’s Boca Raton outpost succeeds in every possible way. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (casa-d-angelo.com) $$$

CHLOE’S BISTRO This on-the-boardwalk spot has both Italian and French flair. 6885 S.W. 18th St. Suite B7, Boca Raton (chloesbistro.com) $$

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

ELISABETTA’S This sleek eatery serves handmade Italian delicacies. 201 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach; 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (elisabettas.com) $$

EVO Chef Erik Pettersen is on a mission to re-create the cooking of his Sicilian relatives. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (evoitalian.com) $$

GRATO Chef Clay Conley lends his prowess to Italian food at this casual, family-friendly trattoria. 1901 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (gratowpb.com) $$

HULLABALOO Hullabaloo is an Italian gastropub with creative cuisine and unique cocktails. 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/hullabaloo) $$

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Josephine’s cre ates Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. 5751 N. Fed eral Hwy., Boca Raton (josephinesofboca.com) $$$

LA VILLETTA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Chef Maria Mirra-Costanza traveled the world before serving her Old World cuisine in South Florida. 4351 N. Fed eral Hwy., Boca Raton (lavillettaboca.com) $$$

LIMONCELLO This trattoria serves up classic dishes in a posh yet approachable atmosphere. 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (limoncellopbg.com) $$$

LOUIE BOSSI’S This beloved addition to the Boca din ing scene specializes in sharable Italian favorites. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (louiebossi.com) $$

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

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

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

TREVINI RISTORANTE Trevini serves Northern and Southern Italian dishes with taste and refinement. 223 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (treviniristorante.com) $$$

VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering light and savory Italian delights as well as an impressive wine selection. 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicandangelos.com) $$$

LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN

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

CALAVERAS CANTINA Calveras Cantina provides festive environs for savoring Mexican staples. 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter (calaverascantinas.com) $$

CASA CAÑA A nostalgic atmosphere and an eclectic Latin menu separate Casa Caña from the pack. 377 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter (casacana.com) $$

DON RAMON Open for nearly 30 years, Don Ramon is one of the pioneers to introduce Cuban cuisine to the West Palm Beach area. 7101 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (donramonrestaurant.com) $$

DR. LIMÓN Chef Carlos Brescia delivers a taste of Latin America. 533 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (doctor limon.com) $$

EL CAMINO Serving Mexican soul food, like brisket quesadillas and carne asada tacos. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite #232, West Palm Beach; 15 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (elcaminowestpalmbeach.com; elcaminodelray.com) $$

PAPICHULO TACOS Three friends came together to fuse Mexican, Cuban, Peruvian, and Argentinian influences. 1005 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 1556 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (papichulotacos.com) $$

PIO PIO Where Colombian and Peruvian roots commingle. 510 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (piopioocean. com) $$

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco’s. 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton (roccostacos.com) $$

SEAFOOD

ACQUA CAFÉ This chic resto delivers a coastal Italian take on seafood. 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Palm Beach (acquacafepb.com) $$$

THE ATLANTIC GRILLE In the Seagate Hotel, this restaurant emphasizes bold American seafood. 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (theatlanticgrille.com) $$$

BENNY’S ON THE BEACH Chef Jeremy Hanlon has created a casual beachside dining experience featuring American and seafood cuisine and a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach (bennysonthebeach.com) $$

BOCA LANDING One of Boca Raton’s only waterfront restaurants, Boca Landing inside the Waterstone Resort & Marina offers seafood dishes infused with chef Matthew Mixon’s Italian and French roots. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (bocalanding.com) $$$

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

CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR With a full sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a bakery, City Oyster offers a plethora of options for all tastes. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cityoysterdelray.com) $$$

COPPERFISH KITCHEN Sustainably sourced seafood is the speciality at Copperfish, although carnivores will also find something to love. 5250 Town Center Circle #143, Boca Raton (copperfishkitchen.com) $$$

LOCH BAR Stop by for handcrafted cocktails and an array of seafood delights in a classy setting. 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (lochbar.com) $$$

MUSSEL BEACH This coastal-inspired restaurant offers 12 unique preparations of mussels. 501 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (musselbeachdelray.com) $$

PB CATCH This contemporary seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Pistache’s Reid Boren and Thierry Beaud. 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (pbcatch.com) $$

THE SEAFOOD BAR AT THE BREAKERS Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean combine with a menu full of global seafood dishes with innovative twists. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$

SEAWAY Fresh ocean ingredients and Latin flavors commingle at this oceanfront eatery at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (fourseasons.com/palmbeach) $$

THE STATION HOUSE While the clam chowder, Ipswich steamers, and fish dishes are noteworthy, the specialty is perfectly prepared Maine lobster. 233 W. Lantana Road, Lantana (thestationhouse.com) $$

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

STEAK HOUSE

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

THE BUTCHER’S CLUB In the PGA National Resort, Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford creates dishes that truly taste as amazing as they look. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$$

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR The extensive menu, featuring a collection of steak and seafood options, is complemented by an equally interesting wine list. 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (buckheadrestaurants.com) $$$

CUT 432 This modern steak house has a hip, highenergy environment. Executive chef and owner Anthony Pizzo pairs his food with excellent wines. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cut432.com) $$$

HOUSTON’S Focusing on American classics, this Hillstone steak house prepares its flawless dishes from scratch. 1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton (houstons.com) $$$

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

NEW YORK PRIME This steak house has it all: first-rate materials, flawless dishes, and tables spaced far enough apart for private conversations. 2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton (newyorkprime.com) $$$

PALM BEACH GRILL The Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers beloved items we have come to expect: ribs, steaks, and seafood. Wine is taken as seriously as the food, and the list includes the best of the New World’s smaller wineries. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (palmbeachgrill.com) $$$

FUNDING THE FUTURE OF FLORIDA’S CORAL REEF

Coral reefs are central to the health and diversity of our oceans. They provide a home for a quarter of all marine life, regulate carbon dioxide levels in the water, and prevent shoreline erosion. Florida’s Coral Reef is not only environmentally important, it’s also economically vital: it provides 70,000 jobs and generates $6.4 billion each year. But our reef is in distress from disease and climate change.

With partners, the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida funds the world’s largest collection of rescued Florida corals, the future of our reef. Caring for these corals and breeding new babies are crucial for our ocean, its fisheries, and Floridians. Join us in protecting Florida’s Coral Reef for future generations. Learn more at wildlifeflorida.org or scan below.

Sunday, December 11th The Club at Admirals Cove

Chairwomen

Jessica McGillicuddy & Allison Siragusa 2022 Committee

FRANCESCACOVIELLO

SIP WITH PBI

‘TIS THE SEASON

GREET GUESTS WITH THIS ELEGANT DRINK INFUSED WITH THE DELICATE SCENT OF SPRUCE

BY JULES ARON

Is there anything more welcoming than the fragrant aromas of the holidays? While the classic Italian Negroni is wonderful on its own, this low-proof riff on a white Negroni boasts spruce-infused Lillet Blanc, making it a natural choice for yuletide celebrations. Maintaining the balance with flowery Lillet and bitter Suze but replacing the high-proof gin with a decidedly lower-ABV Shochu, this version also gets a frosty winter makeover with a touch of blue spirulina.

First Frost Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Shochu

1 oz. spruce-infused Lillet Blanc

3/4 oz. Suze

1/2 tsp. blue spirulina

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into your desired vessel. This recipe makes 1 serving, but you can easily multiply it to batch the drink. Without sweeteners and citrus components, it will last through the holidays.

Spruce-Infused Lillet Blanc Ingredients

1 750-ml bottle of Lillet Blanc

1 cup spruce or Douglas fir needles

Combine the ingredients in a glass jar and let sit in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours, or longer depending on your taste. Shake periodically to distribute flavors. Strain the mixture into a clear glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Lucid dream.

HOME

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

JUST FOR FUN

After a devastating fire destroyed a previous house, designer Piper Gonzalez of Piper Gonzalez Designs was brought in to furnish this client’s new home. During the initial con sultation, they walked into an empty bedroom and the client issued a single directive: “Make this a fun space that we want to hang out in.”

Gonzalez played into the client’s passions for her Frenchie named Sydney, Champagne, and entertaining friends to create this edgy yet still coastal room that presents much like

a Palm Beach speakeasy. The playful escape is a welcome contrast to the rest of the home, which exudes a calm, airy vibe.

“The dark shiplap bar and ceiling (drenched in Sherwin-Williams Caviar [paint]), leathered stone tops, and Buster & Punch pendants provide a sultry backdrop, while layering a high-contrast geometric wall covering and palm-inspired details keep it feeling coastal,” Gonzalez says. “Of course, it’s the little details such as the curated tabletop games, leather linked chairs, and split-flap board that really bring out the personality of the space.” (pipergonzalezdesigns.com) —Liza Grant Smith

DESIGN

CARMEL BRANTLEY, BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

INSPIRED LIVING

RAISE THE BAR

INVEST IN INNOVATIVE COCKTAIL TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR AN UPGRADED MIXOLOGY EXPERIENCE DURING HOLIDAY HAPPY HOURS

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

SMOKE SHOW

Infuse cocktails and bar bites like cheese, nuts, and dips with Crafthouse by Fortessa’s cocktail smoking cloche ($250). Simply connect the handheld smoker filled with wood chips to the cloche’s sustainably sourced walnut base, and the smoke remains contained under the glass dome. Williams Sonoma, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton (williams-sonoma.com)

CHILL OUT

Rabbit offers a cool option for the South Florida heat with its freezable cocktail maker ($40). Fill the silicone carafe with cocktail ingredients—anything from a margarita to a piña colada, Moscow mule, or frosé—cover with the lid, and place in the freezer overnight. When you’re ready to drink, wrap the carafe with the neoprene sleeve and squeeze the sides with your hands until the desired consistency is reached. Sur La Table, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton (surlatable.com)

SECOND NATURE

Give fruits and herbs a second life with Salut’s botanical drink infusions ($32). Each bottle contains a curated combination of 100-percent natural functional dried fruits, flowers, and herbs known to have health benefits—without any added sugar. Add liquor, wine, or water to the container and infuse for one to five days in the refrigerator. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh before serving and add mixers to create a clean cocktail. (lovesalut.co)

POURING REIGN

The Barsys coaster ($95) takes the guesswork out of cocktail creation. Place your glass on the coaster surface, select your preferred drink on the app, and follow the instructions. The coaster will change colors to indicate when to start and stop pouring each ingredient. When the drink is complete, remove the glass from the coaster and start sipping.

(thebarsys.com)

Don’t let melting ice dilute your spirits. Anna New York’s handcrafted Vida gemstone whiskey cubes ($145 for set of six) can be placed in the freezer for four hours in the included pouch before adding them to your drink of choice. As an extra benefit, amethyst is said to provide strength. Saks Fifth Avenue locations (saksfifthavenue.com)

ELEMENTS

CLEAR

MAKE YOUR INTENTIONS TRANSPARENT WHEN IT COMES TO INTERIORS

FEELING BLUE

Why settle for silver when you can go for the gold with Laura Park Designs’ flatware ($55 for four-piece set) in striking gold with detailed acrylic handles. The Lavish Palm, Hobe Sound (thelavish palm.com)

SEATING SITUATION

This chic seat ($2,076) from Worlds Away is at home at a dining table, in a living room, or even as a luxurious vanity chair in a primary bathroom. Pineapples, Palms Too, Jupiter (pineapples palms.com)

LIGHT BRIGHT

This Tube Top lamp ($195) from Pablo Designs comes in a range of brightly hued bases that add a dynamic boost to an already illuminating piece. Scan Design, Boca Raton (scandesign.com)

BOLT UPRIGHT

Just like colorful jewelry on a fashionable outfit, Alexandra Von Furstenberg’s Bolt dining rings in multi-neon ($425 for set of six) are the perfect finishing touch for your styled table. Designer’s Mark, Boca Raton (designersmk.com)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A modern interpretation of rustic slab furniture, Villa & House’s Cristal coffee table ($1,687) features an organically shaped, clear acrylic top with sleek and structured legs in a gold-leaf finish. Kemble Interiors, Palm Beach (kemble interiors.com)

CARMEL BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

SIMPLE PLAN

With complex patterns at play, designer Meg Braff of Meg Braff Designs looked to an acrylic piece to serve as a stunning contrast. “For this Kips Bay [Decorator] Show House bedroom, we chose bright Florida colors and a mix of patterns from my line of wallpaper and fabrics and paired them with big touches of white in the furniture, floors, and window treatments,” Braff says. “The acrylic chairs are vintage-inspired, newly made by Highland House. We had so many elements already in the room that a simple chair works well, [and] the curved acrylic legs make a quiet statement.”

West Palm Beach (megbraffdesigns.com)

BURNING DESIRE

Pigeon and Poodle’s hurricane with a chartreuse acrylic base ($588 for large; $468 for small) gives a South Beach vibe to a space that deserves a little Art Deco accent.

Home, Gift & Garden, West Palm Beach (hivepalmbeach.com)

Hive Saks

GAME FACE

Everything old is new (and cool) again with Jonathan Adler’s tic-tac-toe set ($250) in purple and turquoise orbs. Saks Fifth Avenue locations (saks fifthavenue.com)

WINNERS

HERITAGE

The HIGH LIFE

THE RISE OF THE MID-CENTURY HIGH-RISE ON PALM BEACH

BY MARIE PENNY

During the mid-twentieth century, many of Palm Beach’s grand estates—and the maintenance required for their upkeep—went out of favor. In the wake of this shift, the luxury apartment building was born. The architects sought to make the most of a site by designing buildings that curved to maximize on views, all the while being mindful of density. Gracious living being paramount, the key was to create elegant high-rises that could meet the needs of modern residents. Here, we examine three of Palm Beach’s famed apartment (and later condominium) buildings.

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1. PALM BEACH TOWERS, 1956

Located on the former site of the Royal Poinciana Hotel, the Palm Beach Towers were originally planned as a hotel. Dreamed by developer Joseph Mass (who commissioned a modern home by Alfred Browning Parker in 1955) and designed by Washington, D.C., architect John Hans Graham, the Towers were considered “apartment estates.” An early brochure described them as a series of modern, ranch-style homes. They consist of north and south wings connected in the center by a central concourse with a kidney-shaped pool in the courtyard. Graham went on to design Park Towne Place in Philadelphia in 1958.

2. SOUTHLAKE, 1961

Southlake was the third apartment building Howard Chilton designed on South Lake Drive. Previously, during the late 1950s, Chilton had changed the streetscape with Park Place and 389 South Lake Drive. In the case of Southlake, the pool and shade structure mimic the lines of the S-shaped, serpentine building. At the time, seasonal rental prices for a furnished apartment from December through April started at $5,000. Zoning regulations in the 1970s restricted the number of units per acre, and Chilton understood the value in designing low-density spaces. In 1972, he reflected that “in one of my old buildings, even before the new zoning, I put 40 units where I could have put 150.”

3. THE SUN AND THE SURF, 1969

When it came to density, Eugene Lawrence was also a proponent of quality over quantity. He urged the Palm Beach Town Council to lower densities in 1969, prior to the change

2in the zoning code. The Sun and the Surf on Sunrise Avenue was originally designed as two curvilinear Y-shaped structures and later changed to H and Y shapes with 242 units. The so-called “apartment resort” promoted the concept of luxury living and included amenities such as a restaurant, beauty and barber shops, and a sauna, to name a few.

Marie Penny is the director of archives for the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.

COURTESY OF THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH

Below: Developers and Eugene Lawrence (back right)

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A benefit for Children’s Home Society of Florida was held on November 16, 2022 and made possible by our generous patrons and friends. Our Ultimate Thanks to Our Honorary Chairs

Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Gaye Engel

Chairs

Mr. Victor Moore and Mr. John J. Tatooles

Ultimate Hosts Dr. Ben and Laetitia Han Gold Benefactors

Donald A. Burns Foundation Mr. John Hendrickson Mr. Thomas C. Quick Sterling Benefactors

BALANCE

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

WARM-UP

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME

From the at-the-ready concierge team to the luxe architectural design and de cor, visiting the 137,000-square-foot Life Time Palm Beach Gardens athletic country club feels more like stepping into a five-star resort than an old-school health club. With a wide range of ameni ties—more than 100 weekly fitness

classes; state-of-the-art equipment for cardio, strength, and functional train ing; an indoor aquatic area; and pickle ball courts to name a few—as well as a full-service salon and spa, lounge, and rooftop beach club with cocktails, this is an unparalleled health and wellness destination.

And Life Time doesn’t want anyone to miss out. Thanks to a Kids Academy with studio classes, art, music, Spanish immersion, and homework help, the club serves members from 9 months to 90 years. There is even LT Recovery, which features compression, massage, and chiropractic services. Life Time is one item you’ll be eager to add to your New Year’s resolutions. (lifetime.life)

–Liza Grant Smith

Life Time’s 137,00-square-foot athletic country club at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens features state-of-the-art equipment and an array of amenities.

BALANCE MAKEUP Work

Katherine Lugo was rocking clean beauty long before it was hip and trending. She founded Palm Beach Gardens–based Luka Cosmetics in 2008 with a focus on natural ingredients and has never deviated from that tenet. Here, she shares a bit about her journey and what Luka products to keep in your beauty bag during the holidays. (lukacosmetics.com)

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

PBI: What led to the creation of Luka Cosmetics?

Lugo: I struggled with acne and sensitivity to cosmetics for years. Then I started freelancing as a makeup artist and quickly established high-profile clientele, including celebrities. I discovered that many of my clients shared the same sensitivities and allergies, so I began researching cosmetic ingredients. I was amazed at how many toxic things I was putting on myself and my clients and started formulating natural products in my kitchen.

What makes your products special?

It was very clear from the beginning that our products should never contain animal products, parabens, or synthetic fragrances. It was also important to offer superior coverage and highquality skin care ingredients that are botanically based and provide real skin benefits. We are

What are a few must-haves for the holiday social season?

We recommend our best-selling aloe-based Organic Primed & Plumped Face Primer, which conditions the skin and protects it from harsh weather and dryness. Hide & Heal Camouflage Foundation is our most versatile product since it’s a foundation and concealer in one and can be used lightly or layered for full coverage.

What is your favorite Luka lip product?

I have to say our long-wearing Vulux Organic Lipstick in the shade of Silk is the perfect caramel color that is universal and can be worn yearround with any look.

that can be used on any

dermatologist-tested and have been recommended by skin care specialists for years. With my 20-plus years of working as a makeup artist on thousands of women, combined with our skilled team of Ayurvedic chemists, we create unique formulas that can be used on any skin type and any age.

Are clean beauty products actually effective?

For years, I heard from many chemists who wanted to continue formulating with synthetic ingredients. They would say: ‘It works—why change it?’ I told them we could do better. If you could substitute silicone for aloe, synthetic fragrance for organic rose oil, shea butter and mango butter instead of petroleum—and the list goes on—you can make very sophisticated products combining science and nature, while also effectively preserving them.

What’s your nighttime skin care routine?

Our Chamomile & Aloe Cleanser is a must since it removes face and eye makeup effortlessly. I follow that with our gentle Neroli Eye Serum, which gives you a lifting effect. Next is our Arnica & Rosehip Face Serum, which is also tightening and lifting and penetrates quickly. Lastly, our silky Kukui Nut & Avocado Moisturizer leaves skin hydrated without a heavy or greasy feel.

Katherine Lugo’s Luka Cosmetics line focuses on clean beauty, natural ingredients, and formulas that can be used on all skin types and ages.

YOU. ONLY BETTER.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALITY?

I specialize in cosmetic and laser surgery, including facial and body rejuvenation. I am well known for my liquid facelift technique, which uses injectables such as Botox and Dysport, wrinkle fillers, and Kybella to restore lost facial volume and reestablish youthful contours, unlike surgical facelifts which may leave you looking taut and stretched.

ARE YOU EVER TOO OLD FOR COSMETIC TREATMENTS?

Absolutely not! People today are living longer, healthier lives and want to look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside. There is no age restriction on wanting to look your best. I treat many patients in their late 80s and 90s. For patients who find it difficult to get to the office, we have a concierge house call service offering injectable treatments performed in the comfort and privacy of their own homes.

WHY CHOOSE ALEXANDER J. COVEY MD OVER OTHER PHYSICIANS IN THE AREA?

I personally perform all injectable treatments to help you look refreshed and more beautiful. I am dedicated to helping my patients look and feel their best at any age without surgery. I use a uniquely tailored treatment plan to provide natural results that leave you feeling confident and younger-looking. You will look like yourself, only better.

NUTRITION

BACKYARD Bounty

265 Sunrise Avenue • Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-669-3178 • drcovey.com

Jack Sandquist, who goes by “Farmer Jack,” wants to erase the excuses people give for not having a home garden. “It is not as difficult as people think to grow food in South Florida,” he says. “I think this is a story we tell ourselves and we just don’t know where to start.” His company, Urban Abundance, helps locals in Palm Beach, Martin, and Broward counties create beautiful, functional, edible landscapes. The turnkey service includes a menu of options that is easy to order from. For the garden beds, simply select one of four sizes of in-ground boxes or two raised beds. The price includes cedar frame installation; soil; your choice of edible veggies, greens, and herbs; fertilizer; and an automatic irrigation system. Still worried about your green thumb limitations? UA offers an all-inclusive maintenance program to ensure you have proper irrigation, soil health, and ongoing education for successful growing. (urbanabundance.com) —L.G.S.

Alexander J. Covey, MD

We often celebrate flowers for their appearance and scent, but flower essences—used in the emerging field of subtle energy—ignore both of those sensory attributes. Unlike essential oils, which are made through a distillation process and used as aromatherapy, flower essences are herbal water infusions without aromas. Each essence is believed to hold a vibrational signature that can assist in clearing away stuck emotional patterns like guilt, fear, shame, worry, and loneliness.

“Traditional herbal medicine links emotional states to specific organs and energy centers (chakras) in the body,” says Gina Kearney of Herbs & Owls in Jupiter. “Trauma is a low-vibrating energy that attaches to the energy system and prevents the circulation of higher energy, attracting disharmony and disease. Flower essences help to move trauma out of the system and prepare it for higher functioning. I find that when a client is given the right essence blend, one that matches their individual expression of disharmony, they are able to clear away stagnant trauma and bloom into who they are becoming.” (herbsandowls.com) –L.G.S.

Planning on some fancy footwork this season when you’re out and about? Dr. Suzanne Levine, an aesthetic podiatrist, podiatric foot surgeon, and the founder of Millennium Podiatry in New York City—with a new office in Palm Beach—shares her key footnotes and shoe strategies for keeping your tootsies in tip-top shape. (millenniumpodiatrynyc.com) –L.G.S.

When it comes to dressy footwear, make good choices.

• Don’t select shoes that need to be broken in. They should be comfortable from the start.

• Look for shoes with room in the toe box, made of natural (breathable, if possible) materials, and that have no slipping in the heel.

• Avoid shoes that are too narrow, short, or flimsy; where anything is pinching or straps are digging in; and those without arch support and cushioning.

• Be sure to buy shoes in the mid-afternoon to evening as feet swell throughout the day.

Consider in-shoe assistance.

• A podiatrist can make orthotics for everything from high heels to hiking boots, and they tend to be superior to storebought options due to their customization. However, if you do opt for the off-the-rack option, Dr. Scholl’s Invisible Cushioning Insoles for High Heels are a good choice.

• Levine has also created Pillows For Your Feet, which are cushioned pads for the arch and ball of the foot to reduce cramping and foot fatigue.

Dr. Ilona Fotek is a Biological Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist. She defines herself as an artist of the smile and a physician of the mouth. She utilizes the safest available methods to restore teeth and reinstate dental and overall health. Her feminine touch, artistic finesse, and special attention to details makes her sought after and highly recognized by the community. Dr. Paul Fotek is a board-certified periodontist and implant specialist who also shares a passion for biologic approach in surgical treatment. Their combined expertise in smile design and its reconstruction as well as complex dentistry is an art of its own. As a team, they understand the issues and concerns their patients experienced and focus on a biologic approach to help patients achieve the smile rejuvenation, employing natural processes that minimize toxic load on the body. Dental Healing Arts takes a holistic approach to dental health, treating issues that occur in the mouth and body by tackling the underlying root cause, be it poor nutrition, jaw under-development and TMJ, Sleep Apnea or environmental toxins.

ILONA FOTEK DMD, MS

• Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry

• Ozone Therapy (cavities, gums, ears and nasal)

• Safe Mercury Removal (IAOMT protocol)

• Comprehensive Holistic Dentistry

• Biocompatibility Material Testing

• Fluoride- free & Mercury- free office

• BPA-free fillings

• Metal free Crowns and Bridges

• Laser Treatment (tissue healing and cell repair, TMJ)

• Sleep apnea and growth appliances

PAUL FOTEK DMD, MS

• PRF - body’s own growth factors

• Biocompatible Zirconium Implants

• Ozone Therapy

• IV and oral sedation

• Cavitation

• New generation 3D CBCT

• Recession/Gum Loss treatment

• Laser Bacterial Decontamination

• Extractions & Bone Regeneration

• IV vitamin infusions

• Facial PRF Biofillers and Laser Rejuvenation

GOOD NATURE

It’s a Beautiful Day

WELL-BEING

BY TAMMY FENDER

There is almost nothing as glorious as a Palm Beach sunrise. What an invitation to relax on the sand as the sky lights up at the horizon. And it all happens in an instant. When I leave for work early, sometimes I just have to pull over to enjoy it. Time stops in the stillness, and my worries melt away. Then, I’m off again, completely restored.

While so many of us move from one busy week to the next, living here surrounded by such a wealth of nature offers a rich opportunity to stay grounded and in the present. You don’t need a formal meditation practice; simply walking on the beach at sunrise supports a contemplative state of mind. Tuning into the lap of the waves and taking in long, deep breaths of the sea air while feeling each foot fall on the sand benefits body, mind, and spirit. Research has shown that listening to water sounds can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol after just 10 minutes. By walking barefoot on the sand, we can absorb trace minerals through the feet. Greeting the morning light activates the pineal gland and helps set our circadian rhythms, which is beneficial to our overall health and well-being.

Much like listening to water sounds, spending time in nature, even amid an urban setting, can lower stress. Thankfully, in Palm Beach, we have opportunities to tap into this therapeutic beauty everywhere we turn. When walking along the Lake Trail or strolling through the gardens at The Society of the Four Arts, I’m reminded of the generosity of this place. Every time I pass a kapok tree, like the amazing one near the Royal Poinciana Chapel, I notice how the branches reach out so enticingly, almost as if they could pull you into an embrace.

When I take time to recognize the little things and to bring my awareness to the natural world, it shifts my perception. Living in deeper appreciation just feels so good. After all, this is the core of every meditation practice—sinking into the moment and finding our gratitude.

But when I’m moving too quickly, I miss out on these experiences and the effects that follow. Every meal tastes that much more delicious when I’ve spent some time in the garden. It’s easier to sleep at night when I’ve taken a swim in the ocean during the day. I laugh more after I steal away for a few hours to go horseback riding with my daughter.

We can also view slowing down as a community-wide gift to one other. By leaning into nature and moving at a pace that allows for renewal and recognition, I know that the peaceful feeling I generate allows me to participate in gratitude and giving with the people around me, including those who matter most. Nature itself is a source of energy, and when we tap into that with our awareness, it has the power to radiate and enrich our lives every day. «

Awareness of nature allows us to channel its power, practice gratitude, and enrich our lives every day.

EMBRACING THE NATURAL WORLD CAN IMPROVE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL

WEALTH

Trust in EDUCATION

WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING FOR COLLEGE, TWO PRIMARY OPTIONS PREVAIL

BY JUDY MARTEL

The average price of tuition and fees for a four-year college educa tion at a private institution has skyrocketed past $150,000, according to the latest study by U.S. News. Even an in-state public college costs an average of $40,000 for four years. And those expenses are likely to continue to rise each year.

It’s no wonder parents and grandparents are often seeking ways to plan and save. While state 529 education plans are popular and relatively easy to set up, an education trust provides more flexibil ity, says Melissa Langa, principal at Bove & Langa law firm in Bos ton, an adjunct professor of estate planning at Boston University School of Law, and co-author of The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, & Trusts.

Unlike the 529, which grows free of income tax, a trust is subject to income tax. Depending on how the trust is drafted, the creator of the trust or the trust itself will pay the taxes. But these taxes can also be minimized by investing in assets that don’t generate capital gains with high turnover, Langa says.

Another drawback, for both 529 plans and education trusts, is the gift tax. In order to avoid paying it, contributors can stay under the annual exclusion amount, which in 2023 is $17,000 per year for an individual or $34,000 for a couple. A 529 has an advantage over a trust in that it can be front-loaded with five years’ worth of contribu tions and still avoid the gift tax, Langa explains. This is a beneficial option if the plan is set up when the child is older and will need the money within a few years.

While the state 529 plan may still be the best choice for some, there are several reasons why a trust is a better option. Arguably the biggest advantage of an education trust is that it can be written to cover a wide variety of outcomes, unlike a 529 plan. “A 529 has to be used for a specific purpose: educa tion,” says Langa. “If the beneficiary dies or doesn’t go to college, the plan will be paid out and deferred tax will be due. Plus, there will be a penalty.”

Some grandparents (by far the most common creators of education trusts, Langa notes) worry that if the trust terms are too loose, their grandchildren will blow off college and take the money to make other purchases. Although the beneficiary generally has that right, grand parents can leave a legal side letter to trustees (the person or people they appoint to govern the trust and its distri butions) informing them that the intention of the trust is education rather than other expenses, Langa says. The creators of the trust can also stipulate that unused funds

be donated to a charity or be deferred to another grandchild for education, or they can draft the trust to make it difficult for the beneficiary to withdraw the money.

The creators of the trust determine how strict they want it to be. “If they say they want it to be used for education and nothing else, we will draft it that way, but we always counsel at least putting in a failsafe provision,” says Langa. “The trust can then be used for another reason if a child gets a full ride for tuition and fees or gets very sick and needs the money for medical care, for example.”

Another reason it’s a good idea to be flexible is, in some cases, it’s the grandparents who circumvent their own intentions. “When people get older, if they have a sizable estate and want to reduce it for tax purposes, they can pay qualified education expenses, including tuition, directly to an institution under section 2503E of the IRS code and it’s not considered a gift for tax purposes,” says Langa. “That’s a freebie for the grandchild, and if the grandparents already had set up an education trust, maybe that becomes money that can be used for a first house or some other purpose.”

Langa believes 529 plans are more widely used than education trusts, but that’s often because people aren’t always informed of the

range of options until they talk to an attorney. Anything that helps offset the cost of education is beneficial, but she advises clients to think about how the money should be handled if things don’t go as planned. “The more flexibility you have the better, because you can’t predict the path of a human life.” «

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Promotion and Events

Hard Bodies

Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture

An enterprising circle of artists has been pushing lacquerware in entirely new and dynamic directions by creating large-scale sculptures, works that are both conceptually innovative and superbly exploitative of lacquer’s natural qualities. These artists have mastered lacquer’s demanding techniques while altering its age-old perception by expanding boundaries and defying expectations.

Organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the 33 works by 16 artists in Hard Bodies constitute the first-ever comprehensive exhibition of contemporary Japanese lacquer sculpture. All the works are from MIA’s Clark Collection, the only collection in the world to feature this extraordinary new form.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2023

Aoki Chie, BODY 09-1 “Impact”, 2009, lacquer and hemp cloth on polystyrene foam. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Arts & Culture, 2013.29.1339. Photo: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Tuesdays. Tickets: $10. Visit fourarts.org to reserve tickets and view all our season programs. fourarts.org | 102 FOUR ARTS PLAZA | PALM BEACH, FL

Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture is organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Art and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.

CULTURE

YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH

Arabian Nights

Wishing for more Broadway hits on local stages? You’re in luck! Disney’s Aladdin will bring its magic to Dreyfoos Hall December 14-23 as part of the Kravis Center’s Kravis on Broadway series. The beloved story and Alan Menken’s Academy Award–winning music take on spectacular gran deur in a production that drips in gold, bursts with color, and is set among towering Art Deco–style set pieces. Keep up with Aladdin’s antics, be charmed by Genie, and dream with Jasmine during the musical extravaganza, featuring such hits as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and more songs that you definitely know the words to. The show is recom mended for audience members 6 years of age and older.

Tickets start at $39. (kravis.org) –Abigail Duffy

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Catch the magic of Disney’s Aladdin at the Kravis Center December 14-23.

Inset: Michael Maliakel as Aladdin and Shoba Narayan as Jasmine

The Donchester, the Cluett Dress Shirt (right) and Spring Commuter (above) by J.C. Leyendecker are on view at the Elliott Museum; Spring Has Sprung (top right) by Mira Lehr is on view at Rosenbaum Contemporary; check out Look (bottom right) by Sasai Fumie at The Society of the Four Arts; the Twenty-Eighth Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade (below) returns December 3.

ARTS & EVENTS

GOINGS ON

1 100-Foot Christmas Tree and Santa’s Village, Old School Square Park, Delray Beach, to Jan. 1, free. (downtown delraybeach.com)

Archival Evening, benefiting the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach, tickets start at $750. (pbchistory.org)

Eight Days, Eight Ways, presented by Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Jewish Volunteer Center, various locations in Palm Beach County, to Dec. 26, free. (jewishpb.org)

The Salvation Army Angel Tree, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, to Dec. 18, free. (thegardensmall.com)

Santa’s Enchanted Garden Photos, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, to Dec. 24, free. (thegardensmall.com)

Weekend Photos with Santa, The Square, West Palm Beach, select dates in Dec., free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

2 Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 9, 16, 23, and 30, $5-$10. (norton.org)

Color, Create, Craft: Holiday Gnome, King Library, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (four arts.org)

COURTESY MIRA LEHR

History and Architecture Walking Tour, Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach; also Dec. 3, West Palm Beach GreenMarket, $10. (pbchistory.org)

Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert, Boynton Beach Am phitheater, free. (boynton-beach.org)

Venice: Infinitely Avant-Garde screening, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, $20. (fau. edu)

3 “The Architecture of Suspense” lecture with Chris tine Madrid French, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$15. (bocamuseum.org)

Family Fun: Mizuhiki, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid museum admission. (morikami.org)

Young Velvets, Young Prices, Hat Fashions III, Norman Parkinson

2PICKS

ENJOY YULETIDE TUNES COURTESY OF THE YOUNG SING ERS OF THE PALM BEACHES AT WINTER TAPESTRY 2022, HITTING THE KRA VIS CENTER STAGE DECEMBER 10. MORE THAN 200 YOUNG PERFORMERS WILL SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN CELEBRA TION OF THE YOUNG SINGERS’ TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY SEA SON. TICKETS ARE $15-$60. (YSPB.ORG)

The Gardens Mall will transform into a glittering, festive wonderland this month, complete with photos with Santa, toy donations, ballet performances, and more.

HAUTE SHOTS

Strut over to Worth Avenue on Palm Beach to take in “The Extended Runway: Fashion and the Photo graphic Creative,” a new exhibition presented by Holden Luntz Gallery December 17 to January 14. Featuring photography by Norman Parkinson, Wil liam Helburn, Barbara Cole, Albert Watson, Arthur Elgort, and Horst P. Horst, the show chronicles the evolution of fashion and pays homage to the fashioni stas and tastemakers who have made waves through the decades. Stop by the gallery to tour “The Extended Runway” Monday through Sat urday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. (holden luntz.com) —A.D.

SPEND DECEMBER 26 CRAFTING GIFTS AND ENJOYING LIVE MU SIC, STORIES, FOOD, AND MORE AT SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM’S KUUMBA VILLAGE IN DELRAY BEACH. THE EVENT KICKS OFF THE ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION THE SAME DAY, HOSTED IN UNITY WITH ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC., SANKOFA STUDY GROUP, PYRAMID BOOKS, AND KWAN ZAA 365 LIVE. THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND. (SPADY.ORG) —A.D.

Family Studio: Creative Assemblage Sculpture, Nor ton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 10 and 17, $3. (norton.org)

Glass Blowing Demonstrations with Duncan McClellan Gallery, Vero Beach Museum of Art, free. (vbmuseum.org)

Palm Beach ArtsPaper Culture Talk with Greg Stepanich, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, free. (palmbeachculture.com)

Rockin’ Around the Block and Holiday Market, Dewey Park, Boynton Beach, free. (boyntonbeachcra.com)

Saturday Morning Art: Still Life Drawing, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$10. (bocamuseum.org)

Sixth Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 4, free. (armoryart.org)

Twenty-Eighth Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Pa rade and Toy Drive, benefiting Toys for Tots and Little Smiles, Safe Harbor North Palm Beach Marina to Jupiter Inlet Light house, free. (palmbeachboatparade.com)

4 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, free with museum admission. (flaglermuseum.us)

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

Dovima Opera Box, William Helburn

Hitchcock/Truffaut film screening and dis cussion, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$15. (boca museum.org)

Holidays at the Museum: Fire and Ice, Vero Beach Museum of Art, free. (vbmuseum.org)

“Mistresses of Suspense: Joan Harrison and the Women Behind Hitchcock” lecture with Christina Lane, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$15. (bocamuseum.org)

Pet Photos with Santa, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, also Dec. 11 and 18, free. (thegardens mall.com)

Swank Table: Farmer Market “Asado,” benefiting The National Pancreas Foundation, Swank Spe cialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $175. (swankspecialty produce.com)

5 “Another Justice: By Any Medium Neces sary” lecture with Hank Willis Thomas, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

B*Stylish & B*Giving Fashion Presentation and Shopping, presented by the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, Bloomingdale’s, Town Cen ter, Boca Raton, free. (levisjcc.org)

Twilight Yoga at the Light, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also Dec. 12, 19, and 26, $10. (jupiterlight house.org)

6 “Audrey Hepburn: Screen Legend, Style Icon” lecture with René Silvin, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, $30-$35. (fau.edu)

The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance by Ross King book discussion with Ed Lamont, King Library, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)

A Closer Look: Phyllida Barlow’s untitled: suspendedburstcrushedbox, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admis sion. (norton.org)

Fourth Annual Cocktails for the Club, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, St. An drews Club, Delray Beach, $175. (bgcpbc.org)

“The Hollywood Musical” lecture with Robert Wyatt, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Florida At lantic University, Jupiter, $30-$35. (fau.edu)

Mini Book + Art: Isabel and her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri + Georgia

Double Feature

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in Lake Worth Beach will comple ment the season’s holiday feasts with two feasts for the eyes this month: “Contempo rary Art of the Latin American Diaspora,” on view to January 14, and “David Rubinson,” on view December 9 to January 21.

The Cultural Council’s celebration of Latin heritage has taken over the Main Gallery, with works by 24 Palm Beach County artists of Latin and Hispanic descent bringing life to the space. Curated by Juliana Forero, founder and art director for Nomad Art Projects, the exhibition features creations across mediums that express each artist’s unique heritage and diasporic journey. Tours for this showcase are available in Spanish and English.

Down the hall in the Solo Gallery, kaleidoscopic works—dubbed “efflugent geometries”— by David Ellis Rubinson will engage visitors. Created digitally from the simulated play between geometric forms and light, Rubinson’s works pay homage to traditional Tibetan mandalas, Tantric symbols, and sacred geometry, while embracing the aesthetics of today with playful, contemporary elements and hyper-realistic 3D modeling. (palmbeachculture.com) —A.D.

O’Keeffe’s Red Flower, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org)

Thirty-Eighth Annual Tree Lighting, benefiting Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, private club, Palm Beach, $400. (adoptafamilypbc.org)

7 Fiftieth Annual Holiday Street Parade, City Hall, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us)

Florida’s Healing Waters: Gilded Age Mineral Springs, Seaside Resorts, and Health Spas book talk with Rick Kilby, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)

On the Avenue with Rick Rose, Via Mizner, Palm Beach, $20-$40. (pbchistory.org)

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremo ny, Boynton Beach Veterans Memorial Park, free. (boynton-beach.org)

8 “Forgotten Florida History: Gullah Geechee Corridor” lecture with Derek Hankerson, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, $30-$35. (fau.edu)

Fourteenth Annual Prayer Breakfast, benefiting YMCA of the Palm Beaches, The Breakers, Palm Beach, tickets start at $250. (ymcapalmbeaches.com)

Lighthouse Moonrise Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, $25. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

Meet the Artist: Kathleen Lang, Boca Raton Mu seum of Art, also Dec. 10, free with paid museum admis sion. (bocamuseum.org)

MorseLife Literary Society’s Breakfast with the Author featuring Anthony Doerr, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (morselife.org)

9 Genius film screening, Gubelmann Audito rium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $10. (fourarts.org)

Holiday Boat Parade, Boynton Harbor Marina, Boynton Beach, free. (boyntonbeachcra.com)

Holiday Boat Parade, Intracoastal Waterway, Del ray Beach, free. (downtowndelraybeach.com)

From left: Within the Center is Everything Contained, David Ellis Rubinson; Sun flower Señora, Christine Anne Nightingale.

Sip and Shop, benefiting American Humane, Badgley Mischka, Palm Beach, free. (americanhumane.org)

10 Breakfast with Santa, Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, Boynton Beach, $15$19. (boynton-beach.org)

Delray Beach Holiday Parade, Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, free. (downtowndelraybeach.com)

The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon, Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 11, $50-$270. (gardenoflifemarathon.com)

Toddler Yoga and Movement, presented by Natural Movers, Grandview Pub lic Market, West Palm Beach, free. (naturalmovers.org)

11 Belle film screening, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $5 with paid museum admission. (morikami.org)

Maverick Modigliani screening, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$20. (fourarts.org)

Zen Hippo Winter Wonderland, The Square, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (thesquarewestpalmbeach.com)

12 “Amazing Florida Shells and Mollusks” lecture with José H. Leal, Dix on Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

A Stranger in the Shogun’s City: A Japanese Woman and Her World book lecture with author Amy Stanley, Dixon Education Building, The Soci ety of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

14 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro book discussion with Rachel Schipper, King Library, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)

Lighthouse Sunset Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also Dec. 21 and 28, $25. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

15 Magic of McKee Festival of Lights, McKee Botanical Gardens, Vero Beach, also Dec. 16-17, Dec. 20-23, and Dec. 28-30, contact for ticket prices. (mckeegarden.org)

16 Art After Dark, Vero Beach Museum of Art, also Dec. 17, free. (vbmuseum.org)

The Black Stallion film screening, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $10. (fourarts.org)

Color, Create, Craft: Fabric Snowman Gnome, King Library, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)

“Dress Codes: Photographing Cultures and Identities through Fashion” opening at Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admission. (norton.org)

Friday Flicks: Elf, Centennial Park Under the Banyans, Boynton Beach, free. (boynton-beach.org)

Lighthouse Story Time and Crafts for Kids, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Mu seum, free. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 23 and 30, $12-$19. (coxsciencecenter.org)

The Story of Whitehall: 120 Years in the Making

Fall Exhibition on view through December 31, 2022

In celebration of Whitehall’s 120th anniversary, the Flagler Museum’s Fall Exhibition tells the story of the many lives of Whitehall, as a home, a club, a hotel, and a museum.

Café des Beaux-Arts

Open for the Season through April 9, 2023

Café des Beaux-Arts features a Gilded Age style afternoon tea with an array of delicacies and refreshments reminiscent of the elegance of entertaining during the Gilded Age.

Christmas Tree Lighting & Special Holiday Lecture

December 4, 12:00 - 5:00 pm

The holiday season begins at Whitehall with festive music, a choir, and a visit by Santa Claus! Henry Flagler’s youngest descendants will light the Grand Hall Christmas Tree and the Museum Store will be open for holiday shopping. Included with Museum admission. The day will feature a holiday lecture by Gary Hoover on the history of the National Biscuit Company and Animal Crackers as Christmas tree ornaments. Lecture starts at 2:30 pm. Please see website for lecture ticket information.

Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by:

Holiday Evening Tours

December 19 - 22 • Tours begin at 6:45 pm

Visitors will discover the wonder and magic of a Gilded Age Christmas while touring Whitehall at night. The house will be aglow for these holiday-themed, Docent-led group tours, lit by the original 1902 light fixtures. Carolers will entertain and each guest will receive a traditional Christmas Cracker as a parting gift.

Fall Exhibition sponsored by: www.FlaglerMuseum.us

17 Artist at Work: Sarah E. Huang, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$15. (bocamuseum.org)

Family Art Day: Gift-Making Workshop, presented by Natural Movers, Grandview Public Market, West Palm Beach, free. (naturalmovers.org)

Family Fun: Nengaj (New Year’s Cards), Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, to Dec. 30, free with paid museum admission. (morikami.org)

Forty-Eighth Annual Holiday Boat Parade, Intracoastal Waterway, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us)

MorseLife Thirty-Ninth Annual Dinner featuring Patti LuPone, The Breakers, Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (morselife.org)

18 Menorah Lighting, Old School Square Park, Delray Beach, free. (downtowndelraybeach.com)

Palm Beach VegFest, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us)

19 “Frank Lloyd Wright: The Dramatic Life of

America’s Most Controversial and Creative Architect” lecture with René Silvan, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

Holiday Evening Tours, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, to Dec. 22, contact for ticket prices. (flagler museum.us)

20 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, FAU Stadium, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, contact for ticket prices. (roofclaimbocaratonbowl.com)

26 Kuumba Village and Kwanzaa Celebration, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, free. (spadymuseum.org)

30 Kwanza Celebration, presented in partnership with Afrique Ngozi Dance and Drum Company, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm beach.com)

31 New Year’s Eve Family Night and Fireworks, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (downtown delraybeach.com)

PERFORMANCES

1 Cinderella, The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum, Boca Raton, to Dec. 24, $200. (thewick.org)

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall present “A Christmas Wish,” Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $72. (lyrictheatre.com)

The Joy of Christmas: Our Songs of Joy, First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, $15. (pba. edu)

Palm Beach Symphony presents “The Emperor and the Organ” with Garrick Ohlsson, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25$95. (kravis.org)

2 Ann Hampton Callaway, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also Dec. 3, $55-$60. (artsgarage.org)

Calendar Girls, Lake Worth Playhouse, to Dec. 4, $38-$114. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Jazz Friday Concert by Totem Cave, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (norton.org)

Kick off the holiday season by singing and dancing to holiday music favorites during our outdoor laser show spectacular!

·7pm & 8pm Winter Wonderland laser shows · Exploreoutdoorexhibitsandfestiveholidayflare

·Grab a bite from various food trucks

·Sip hot cocoa or coffee at the Bustle & Brew truck ·Twilight Mini Golf on our Conservation Course

Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or chairs to set up their own area on the amphitheater lawn.

CoxScienceCenter.org/Winter-Wonderland

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Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wold Center for the Performing Arts, Lynn University, Boca Raton, to Dec. 9, tickets start at $15. (lynn.edu)

The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putman County Spelling Bee, Willow Theatre, Boca Raton, to Dec. 18, $35$45. (sugarsandpark.org)

Villainous Company, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Dec. 18, $42. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

3 Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 4, tickets start at $20. (kravis.org)

The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches presents “A Holiday to Remember,” Lakeside Presbyterian Church, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 4, $10-$25. (choralsocietypalmbeaches.org)

John Mulaney, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West

Palm Beach, tickets start at $43. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com)

Mike E. Winfield, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, $25-$35. (palmbeachimprov.com)

Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches presents “A Traditional Holiday,” Duncan Theatre, Lake

Worth Beach; also Dec. 11, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $21. (symphonicband.org)

Three Dog Night, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $59$89. (sunrisetheatre.com)

4 Blue’s Clues and You! Live on Stage, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $32.50-$63.50. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Carols on the Lawn performed by Palm Beach Atlantic University Choir, Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)

Dance Theatre of Florida ballet performance, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (the gardensmall.com)

Destination Motown, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55$75. (jupitertheatre.org)

FAU’s Tuba Christmas, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us)

Eric Gales, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $42. (lyrictheatre. com)

Art of the Hollywood Backdrop on view through Jan. 22,

Lewis Black brings the laughs to the Kravis Center December 9.

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Holiday Live Music with Yuletide Carolers, The Square, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 11, 18, 25, and 31, free. (thesquarewestpalmbeach.com)

Ismo Leikola, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, $22. (palmbeachimprov.com)

Kat Riggins and Her Blues Revival, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $30-$35. (artsgarage.org)

Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches presents Handel’s Messiah, First United Methodist Church, Jupiter; also Dec. 11, Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach, $10-$30. (masterworkspb.org)

The Symphonia presents “Earth” with clari net soloist Kinman Azmeh, Roberts Theater, Saint Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, $55-$90. (thesymphonia.org)

5 The Victory Dolls Holiday Show, Delray Beach Playhouse, also Dec. 6, $49. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

6 The Atlantic City Boys, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

The New Belters, The Wick Theatre & Costume Mu seum, Boca Raton, $200. (thewick.org)

7 Canadian Brass, Gubelmann Auditorium, The So ciety of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

One Night in Memphis: Presley, Perkins, Lewis, and Cash, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $39. (kravis.org)

SPA Trio featuring Susanna Phillips, Paul Neu bauer, and Anne-Marie McDermott, Norton Mu seum of Art, West Palm Beach, $75. (cmspb.org)

This Land is Your Land: The Life and Song of Woody Guthrie, Delray Beach Playhouse, $30. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

8 Housewives Invade Delray Beach starring Meredith Marks, Delray Beach Playhouse, $50-$75. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

9 Diva’s Holiday Party, Lake Worth Playhouse, $25. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

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SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS SERIES

TICKETS:

All concerts will take place in Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

MISHA DICHTER Tuesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. JOSHUA BELL

May 15 at 7:30 p.m. SUSAN GRAHAM Monday, January 30 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 16 at 8 p.m.

MARIA JOÃO PIRES Monday,

Canadian Brass will perform at The Society of the Four Arts’ Gubelmann Auditorium December 7.

NINA YOSHIDA NELSON

Family Tree: A Christmas Comedy, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also Dec. 11, $40. (artsgarage.org)

Florida Arts and Dance Company presents The Nutcracker, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, to Dec. 11, $27-$37. (lyrictheatre.com)

John Crist, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 10, $35-$45. (palmbeachimprov.com)

Lewis Black: Off the Rails, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $35. (kravis.org)

Nut/Cracked, University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, $18-$25. (fau.edu)

St. Lucie Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $37. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Twelve Angry Men, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 24, contact for ticket prices. (palm beachdramaworks.org)

10 John Tesh presents “A Jazzy Swingin’ Christ-

mas, ” Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park, Jupiter, free. (discover.pbcgov.org)

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Holiday Performances and Shopping Day, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (thegardensmall.com)

Néstor Torres, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $39. (kravis.org)

Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados featuring

Sublime Seville Sisters, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches presents Twentieth Anniversary Season: Winter Tapestry, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$60. (yspb.org)

11 George Li, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (kravis.org)

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Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center sets the scene for A Midsummer Night’s Dream December 2-9.

From above: Arts Garage

Piano Trio December 18, Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados featuring the Sub lime Seville Sisters December 10, and Garage Queens December 30.

Paris Ballet and Dance presents The Nutcracker Suite, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (parisballetdance.com)

12 Black Violin: Give Thanks Tour, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $20. (kravis.org)

Celebrating Songs of Jule Styne: A Musical Memories Concert, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Dec. 20, $42. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

13 Sunset Concerts: A Christmas Holiday Concert, The Barn Theatre, Stuart, $5. (martinarts.org)

14 Disney’s Aladdin, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 23, tickets start at $39. (kravis.org)

Steven Banks, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35. (kravis.org)

15 Jeremy Piven, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, $30-$65. (palm beachimprov.com)

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas,” Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $42. (lyric theatre.com)

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16 Dick Lowenthal’s Big Band featuring Lisanne Lyons, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50-$55. (artsgarage.org)

Drew Lynch, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 18, $30-$40. (palm beachimprov.com)

17 Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All-Stars, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $40. (lyrictheatre.com)

Legends on the Lawn: Chase Stites, Canyon Amphitheater, Boynton Beach, free. (discover.pbcgov.com)

Musicthon, Nordstrom Court, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (thegardensmall.com)

Screening of the Ballet Company of the National Opera of Ukraine’s performance of The Nutcracker, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)

18 Anthony Rodia: The Road Rage Tour, Delray Beach Playhouse, $69-$89. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

Gianni Organ Trio: GOT the Holiday Soul, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50-$55. (artsgarage.org)

Sunday on the Waterfront: Aloha Islanders, Great Lawn, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org)

19 Soweto Gospel Choir, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Dec. 20, tickets start at $35. (kravis.org)

20 Steve Solomon’s Cannolis, Latkes, & Guilt! The Therapy Continues, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

21 Michael Blackson, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 23, $45$75. (palmbeachimprov.com)

22 Andrea Del Principe presents “An Italian Christmas Night,” Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $35-$85. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Professor Pennygoode’s Mighty Flea Circus, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $20. (hsmc-fl.com)

Tap Dancing Through Auschwitz by Tyler Ellman, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also Dec. 24, $30-$35. (artsgarage.org)

28 Here You Come Again: How Dolly Parton Saved My Life in 12 Easy Songs, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 31, tickets start at $45. (kravis.org)

Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 30, tickets start at $55. (kravis.org)

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $45-$55. (sunrisetheatre.com)

30 Pure Zeppelin Tenth Anniversary Show, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $30-$40. (lyrictheatre.com)

Italy, circa 1930 (detail), Oil on canvas, 74 3/4 x 74 3/4 in. (189.9 x 189.9 cm), Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Marshall 1964.20, © Phoenix Art Museum. All rights reserved. Photo by Ken Howie.

CULTURE

Rome Saladino presents “Feelin’ Good: A Michael Bublé Tribute,” Delray Beach Playhouse, to Jan. 1, $45-$125. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

Garage Queens, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $30$35. (artsgarage.org)

31 ABBAmania, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $65-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)

GALLERIES

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Abundance of Riches by Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz, 1972-2022,” to Dec. 30 (gallery exhibition) and to June 30 (gardens exhibition). (ansg.org)

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach. “Armory Faculty Show” and “Radiant Nation,” both to Dec. 16 (armoryart.org)

Artist’s Eye Gallery, Lake Worth Beach. “Decorative,” to Dec. 10; “Innovative,” Dec. 13 to Jan. 7. (lwartleague.org)

Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop” and “Reginald Cunningham: Black Pearls,” both to Jan. 22. (bocamuseum.org)

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Dinosaur Explorer,” to April 30. (coxscience center.org)

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Michelle Drummond: Systems,” to Dec. 3; “David Rubinson,” Dec. 9 to Jan. 21; “Gabino A. Castelán,” to Dec. 31; “Contemporary Art of the Latin American Diaspora,” to Jan. 14. (palmbeachculture.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Michel Friess: Art Down the Hall,” to Jan. 17; “Norman Rockwell and his Mentor, J.C. Leyendecker,” March 3. (hsmc-fl.com)

Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach. “Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture,” Dec. 3 to Jan. 22. (fourarts.org)

Evey Gallery, Palm Beach. “Mauro Bergonzoli,” to Dec. 25. (artevey.com)

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “The School of Paris,” to Dec. 1; “Fritz Rauh,” to Dec. 31; “Primitive Worlds: Group Exhibition,” to Jan. 30. (findlaygalleries.com)

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “The Story of Whitehall,” to Dec. 31. (flaglermuseum.us)

MorseLife Literary Society will welcome Anthony Doerr for Breakfast with the Author at The Colony Hotel December 8.

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Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach. “From Houses to Hospitals,” through July. (pbchistory.org)

Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach. “The Extended Runway: Fashion and the Photographic Creative,” Dec. 17 to Jan. 14. (holdenluntz.com)

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Hunt Slonem: The World According to Hunt Slonem,” “Lucio Chiurulla: Struc tures,” and “LUSH2,” all to Dec. 10. (lighthousearts.org)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Del ray Beach. “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper,” to April 2. (morikami.org)

Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Solo Exhibition: Shannon Torrence,” to Dec. 23. (mtnspace.com)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Special Guest / A Quiet Abiding: Jacobus Vrel’s Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in The Leiden Collection,” Dec. 17 to Dec. 15, 2024; “Autumn Mountains and the Light of the Harvest Moon” and “Joseph Stella: Vision ary Nature,” to Jan. 15; “A Personal View on High Fash

ion and Street Style: Photographs from the Nicola Erni Collection, 1930s to Now,” to Feb. 12; “Henry Ossawa Tanner: Intimate Pictures,” to March 12; Beaching the Boat (Afternoon Light) by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, to June 25. (norton.org)

Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach. “Light Waves: Abstract Photographs of Reflec tions from Lake Superior,” to Jan. 15. (workshop.org)

Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Mira Lehr: Arc of Nature,” to Jan. 15. (rosenbaum contemporary.com)

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. “50 Years of Collecting,” to Dec. 21. (bocahistory.org)

University Galleries, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “Porous Boundaries: Carol Prusa” and “To Be Continued: Tammy Knipp,” both to Dec. 16. (fau.edu)

Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Changing Nature: A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog,” to Dec. 31; “Picasso, Matisse, and Friends: Drawings from a Private Collection,” to Jan. 8. (vbmuseum.org)

CHANGING NATURE

A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog October 8 December 31, 2022

James Balog (b. 1952), Fire Plume #1, Missoula, Montana, USA, (detail) 2015. Pigment print on archival ber paper, 40 x 27.5 inches. Courtesy of James Balog, © 2021 James Balog / Earth Vision Institute.

Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace, Jacobus Vrel, is on view at the Norton Museum of Art.

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Strengthening individuals and families through behavioral health services and education.

CONTEMPORARY ART OF THE DIASPORA

LATIN AMERICAN

October 28, 2022 – January 14, 2023 palmbeachculture.com/exhibitions

Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building

601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public

This exhibition will highlight diverse works by 24 Palm Beach County artists from a wide range of Latin American origins. Guest curator Juliana Forero (founder of Nomad Art Projects) will weave a story with the work of artists whose families come from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba, among others. The exhibition will include didactic materials and opportunities for tours in Spanish and English.

Proceeds from artwork sales directly benefit local artists and support the Council’s mission to grow arts and culture in Palm Beach County

Presented by:

Generously sponsored by:

Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation

Emilia Chang, Aya Huma 2021, acrylic on paper, 12 x 9 inches

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You’re redefining American sportswear by deconstructing and reimagining fashion classics. What’s your process when designing a collection?

My design philosophy is simple: Clothing should be beautiful and effortless. Each season, I challenge myself to look at my signatures with a fresh perspective to reflect what feels modern now. My process is personal and intuitive, and Resort 2023 was inspired by the way I see women dressing today: mixing past and present, high and low, couture and sport. I designed the pieces as “building blocks” of personal style—an invitation for creativity and self-expression. American sportswear is the through line in every collection: simple, elegant clothing designed for the way we live.

What three pieces from the Resort 2023 collection will you be wearing on repeat?

Our trompe l’oeil color-block sweater is chic with a hint of sport, mimicking the look of three pieces layered in one. My new everyday bag is our Marshmallow satchel, named for its ultra-soft leather and weightless construction. And I love the bold, architectural shape of our T Block Heel mules.

The new Love Letters pendant collection has a personal story. What inspired the designs?

I have always been fascinated by good luck charms. My father was superstitious, too; he carried gold lucky dice in his pocket, which inspired our Love Letters necklace. It has six interchangeable dice with gold letters and symbols, so you can create your own monogram.

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Tory Burch

The iconic fashion designer is reimagining modern sportswear one collection at a time

BY KATHERINE LANDE

Tell us about your fascination

Tell us about your fascination with interior designer Madeleine Castaing and how she influenced a capsule collection?

Madeleine Castaing has been an inspiration for as long as I can remember. She ushered in a new era of interior design in the 1940s with her vivid juxtapositions of color and print, and she was a fiercely independent entrepreneur. I have decorated my home and stores with Castaing’s wallpaper, textiles, and rugs, so I was thrilled to partner with her estate on a capsule collection. Our flocked velvet Eleanor bag in her signature Rayure Fleurie motif is truly special.

How would you describe modern Palm Beach style?

you Palm Beach style?

Relaxed elegance

Relaxed elegance

The Tory Burch Foundation mission behind it?

The Tory Burch Foundation Seed Box is perfect for the holiday season. What’s the mission behind it?

Every year, we curate a Tory Burch Foundation Seed Box with beautiful products from women entrepreneurs. This year’s has everything from coffee beans to a beautiful puzzle and an all-natural manicure kit. They’re unique gifts that support small women-owned businesses, and 100 percent of net proceeds are reinvested in empowering women through our foundation.

entrepreneurs. This year’s has everything from coffee beans

Tory Burch’s Resort 2023 collection epitomizes her design aesthetic and complements projects such as the Madeleine Castaing–inspired capsule collection.

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