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LOVE STORY

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Palm Beach Day Academy celebrates its 100th year. by elizabeth meigher Experience glamour and good times at Third Street South in the heart of Old Naples.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach toasts 60 years.

Mortimer’s: Moments in Time revisits the fabled society café. by Jamie maCguire The best upcoming galas and luncheons in New York and Palm Beach. Partying with PYTs at Annabel’s in London. by brooke murray

Crowds cheer for the famous kiss at royal weddings. by georgina sChaeffer

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has penned a most amusing piece on Mary Hilliard’s new book, Mortimers: Moments in Time, which is the absolute best of strolls down Memory Lane. With the insightful support of creator Robin Leacock and Maitre d’Everything Robert Caravaggi, Mary’s keen-eyed candor shines through. Brilliantly designed by Quest’s Art Director Tykischa Jacobs, and found on pages 88 to 93, this feature conjures up the innocent energy and excitement that reverberated from those unvarnished brick walls in the house that Glenn built—“Puh-leeeze” indeed! Which leads me back to the valentine I mentioned above, dear readers, and the debt of thanks Quest holds for you. In this rebounding year of hope and promise, instead of exchanging Stovers hearts and Necco wafers, let’s recommit to the love of our Country. Patriotism isn’t a political statement nor a divisive policy. Lest we forget, it is our unwavering appreciation for the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave; may it be ever so.

Chris Meigher

ON THE COVER: Newlyweds Hilary Wilson Hurley and John “Jack” Aloysius Hurley drive off in a 1923 Ford Model T 2-seater owned and driven by Whit Pidot, the Mayor of Jupiter Island. Photographed by Chip Litherland of Eleven Weddings Photography.

CO U RTE S Y O F R I Z Z O L I ; E R I C PI A S E C K I / CO N D É N A S T; C A P E H A RT

ON THE EVE OF the Feast of the martyred St. Valentine, this publisher’s valentine as an expression of praise and affection for Quest’s loyal and stalwart readers (plus some 1.2 million viewers and followers, alike). As our Country begins its third year of (still lingering) pandemic conditions, we have much to be grateful for at 420 Madison Avenue—most especially your kind missives and unflagging support. We heed your wise suggestions and valid criticisms, and we’re not much for complaining at Quest. Much like our late departed columnist, Slim Aarons, we walk decidedly on the sunny side of the street. And in this mostly Aquarian issue, we have colleagues and friends to recognize and congratulate. February is the annual issue when we salute a slew of beaming brides, most especially Quest’s highly gifted Senior Editor, Brooke Kelly. In early December, Brooke, who has brilliantly overseen Quest’s wedding coverage for the past five years, was married to Yalie footballer Patrick Murray on a magnificent moonlit Florida night that rocked well into the following day. Ever the diligent journalist, the new Mrs. Murray cut short her planned honeymoon to roundup other newlyweds’ albums from around the country, which populate the pages still ahead of you. And with equal enthusiasm and applause, we welcome back our sweet scribe and acclaimed Society Editor, Hilary Geary Ross. Hilary’s near-poetic review of Lady Jane Churchill and Emily Astor’s new volume, Entertaining in Style, cleverly profiles the recipes, well set tables, historic images and Brit-wit quips of the two American born Nancys—Astor and Lancaster. Their interwoven lives at Cliveden in England, and Mirador in Charlottesville (Virginia), depict a lifestyle still imitated ... but rarely emulated. On pages 84 to 87, we doff our charitable cap to Howard and Wendy Bingham Cox and their generous leadership of South Florida’s burgeoning Science Center and Aquarium. All of Florida’s STEM students will be benefited by the campaign, which the Cox family has reignited. Our well healed columnist “Audux” (aka: Jamie MacGuire)

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NEW YORK SOCIAL DIARY JANUARY IS NEVER eventful in New York and most other places in this climate. Unless you’re a skier and there’s snow on the ground. The weather is usually inconvenient in a variety of ways although this year’s winter has not been as inconvenient—thanks

to no snowstorms—as it’s been in the past. Besides, a lot of the people I know and write about have left town for Palm Beach or Miami or Hobe Sound—for the more genteel. Or something like that. This is all my imagination working because I’ve been

right here in little ole New York throughout the entire insipid and depressing experience that has visited most all of us over the past two years—which is the last I’ll say of it. But it does seem like half the people I have usually seen on a social basis, have left town pretty

much for good. Many will return north in the warmer weather for more countrylike destinations or the seashore. It has become the Fashion. From the sound of it, Palm Beach is undergoing not only a revival but also an expansion. West Palm,

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which used to be where the help lived in the last century, is now accommodating with new residential luxury towers and private houses with prices running in the millions. Not a few New Yorkers have abandoned the Big Town for Palm and West Palm. And from the sound of it they’re all going out to eat all the time at the now several new and prominent New York restaurants a-swarmin’ with the same swells, so to speak; including Swifty’s at The Colony, Le Bilboquet, Renato’s, and Trevini. There is a big and busy social life 24 QUEST

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there. Ordinarily that social activity would not seem surprising except up here in the north, social life has quieted almost to the point of withdrawal. The song is ended but the melody lingers on… Then there are the writers and the artists. Artist categories include the arts. Like, for example, photography. Last month down in Palm Beach, TW Fine Art hosted a VIP reception for their first show of the season “Rose

Zac Posen, Jordan Roth and Lizzie Tisch

Henry Kravis and Marie-Josée Kravis

Hartman: Femme Fatale.” Rose Hartman is a New York fashion photographer with a sharp eye for beauty. The TW Fine Art show is a collection of photographs she’d taken over the past four decades. Frankly until I saw part of the collection, I had no idea what compellingly powerful images she consistently manages to capture with her lenses. A love of New York nightlife—again another example of Time

Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow

and Change. From Grace Jones to Warhol to Basquiat; going back to Studio 54 and Bianca Jagger riding a white horse entering during her birthday celebration there, some of the highlights in this oollection include Kate Moss, Jerry Hall, Betsey Johnson, Angeleen, and Daphne Guinness, just a handful of never-beforeexhibited images. Hartman’s love for photographing nightlife and a “blend of aesthetics and debauchery are a common thread of her work from the 1970s through the 1990s. The

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she said “could change the world for people who are blind or have low vision.” She introduced Dr. Calvin Roberts, Lighthouse Guild’s President and CEO and a clinical professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, a proponent of technology and its myriad uses. Dr. Roberts said Lighthouse Guild is the world leader in assisted technology when it comes to visual impairment—and that the small, wireless OrCam camera, which clips onto the

arm of any pair of eyeglasses, enables individuals who are blind or have low vision to “read” newspapers, recognize people and even decipher money. Here in the Big Town, we are not all going out to eat all the time. Business had been picking up noticeably and people were getting out more. But then the last variant to visit— Omicron—came through, and a kind quiet hysteria set in. And many were briefly uncomfortably sick; and then recovered. But the

incident set many unnerved again. And you feel it in the Big Town when you get around a bit. I have spent a lot of time at home with my dogs. The dogs are happy to see me although they still wish they’d get out a little more, since their master is not into walking them other than for sanitation reasons. It’s just cold enough to be annoying. However, there is always a lot of work to do. And I’m always way behind in my reading. I’ve sometimes taken these quiet times to spend a few minutes as frequently (daily) on Henry ‘Chips’ Channon The Diaries, 1918 – 1938. I’ll

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never finish it—it’s almost a thousand pages and as many footnotes. If you’ve never heard of Chips Channon, you’re not alone. He was an American, from Chicago, born in 1898 into a prosperous middle class family. He went to university 20 years later in Europe and basically never went home again (other than visiting family). And he kept Diaries. They are entirely superficial and snobbish on certain levels but because he was an outsider wanting to “belong,” they are full of the drama of everyday life among the rich. “Chips” settled in 28 QUEST

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London. I don’t know enough about his life, and probably never will because his Diaries tell me all I need to know. Most interesting is his eye on historical figures of the time when England w a s considered the most powerful country in the world. The diaries also are all about the people he surrounds himself with, which included The Prince of Wales who became Edward VIII and abdicated to marry the American

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divorcee Wallis Simpson and the women of the time—what became the Roaring 20s and then the Depression 30s. Women, even those from rich and powerful families, like all women in the world were basically second class citizens. But operating in a world of power figures, the strong and clever naturally sought “equality” with their wiles and wit (and personal fortunes when they inherited). Therein lay the

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drama (and the comedy) of us humans. Channon’s Diaries are filled with the pedantic information about his day or time, and in detail that makes them real. But that is what fascinates me. It gives the reader a strong sense of a time and place, historically, because of his associations with the elite and the royals as the great Empire was in the throes of losing its greatness and political power. Here’s an entry dated: Friday, the 22nd of May, 1925. (in London): “Lunched with Maud

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darling; White Swan—I shall be ready to receive you in my arms on Thursday at 10 p.m.—Your George.’ For whom was this meant?” Maud destroyed it and never mentioned it until now. “It was for Mrs. Elinor Glyn, I am sure.” And who was Elinor Glyn? Here’s from Wikipedia to give you a sense of whom “Your George” aka Lord Curzon who would be waiting for: “A British novelist and scriptwriter who specialized in romantic fiction, which was considered scandalous

since Maud kept the letter and it was never delivered, we will never know if Mrs. Glyn ever showed up. Meanwhile, back in the Big Town, on a Tuesday at the end of the month the weather forecasts had major snowstorms visiting our neighbors and even distant states along the coast. Then on Sunday night I came out of dinner at Sette Mezzo with a light snowfall and a coating of the white on the sidewalks and on the hoods and roofs of the parked cars. It was so gentle and beautiful that I was hoping for more. By midnight when I turned in, I happened to look out and

for its time, although her works are relatively tame by modern standards. She popularized the concept of the It Girl (made famous as portrayed by American Silent Screen star Clara Bow), and had tremendous influence on early 20th century popular culture and possibily, on the areers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson, and especially Clara Bow.” Not to mention Lord Curzon who would be waiting at 10 p.m.—although

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check the street for Mother Nature’s brilliant gift and… it was gone washed away, even the tops of the cars all shining from the wet surface covering everything. I read over the weekend in the Daily Mail Queen Elizabeth’s badboy son Prince Andrew has a big lawsuit against him, and how mother won’t help mon financially with this. She probably always understood that it is basically the men in the family who get carried away into fields of thorns and bramble while taking advantage of their Royal ticket to (some fun in) life. We’ll never know enough 32 QUEST

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about her to know what she really thinks. For besides being a woman, she is The Queen—an Establishment centuries old. We only know she has the wisdom of gently s p e a k i n g honestly and d i s c r e e t l y. When you look at her life—which began to mature during the Second World War—you can see that she has seen it all in a way almost all of us never have, or will. She’s been protected in some ways by her Crown, and her universal

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popularity as a monarch. But as a woman, as a mother, the connections are profoundly natural. So are her son’s; therein lies the drag. But I do wonder what it is like for this aging mother. She not only is openly confronted with advanced aging, she r e m a i n s resourceful in the public’s mind. It has to be a challenge because Age is about challenge. The offspring are now defining themselves as they did when they were offspring.

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Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret had a good mother. You can see that by the results. It was challenging for Margaret to be Number Two. It could have been easier as we’ve seen in the following generation’s lifestyle. However, thanks to Mama, the sisters remained a family unit. It has obviously not been as convenient for some members of the subsequent generations. We still don’t know very much about the Epstein Epic and how it affected Andrew except that it looks like he got carried away. It’s easy to understand

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looks like—to us poor working stiffs—a pretty easy life living like a fulltime prince. But the question always arises for all of us in life: for what? Double that and you have Andrew’s problem. At least with Epstein and his list of VIPs (very bold faced names/participants), Andrew could feel important in their company—because he is; he’s the said-to-be the favorite son of Her Majesty the Queen of England. And you ain’t! We don’t know who Andrew was rubbing elbows with at the Epstein palaces—that remains The Big Secret kept by one and

all (and the Press)—but we do know that not one of them could hold a candle to Andrew’s background and centuries-old heritage. So what may look like just one-of-those-things to most of us is clearly a real life matter on many levels for Her Majesty and Her Son having been led into temptation, and now will hopefully be delivered from the evil and all its partners. One thing the man has going for him (besides his Mother) is his ex-wife, Sarah, divorced from Andrew but still Duchess of York. I don’t know Sarah but I met her once at a

reception at Daisy Soros’. It was shortly after she and Andrew were divorced and she was looking for projects to move on with in her life. On meeting she’s a very regular and congenial woman. Evidently she and Andrew continue to have a very close and cooperative relationship. And that marriage blessed them with two daughters. But Sarah also had to go through the gossip mill back and forth for quite some time just because she was married to What’s-his-name, the mother’s favorite. We’ve all been watching the Queen these days because

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of her age and her greatness, which is actually authentic. In a very real way she is likely the most powerful person in the world today. At least the most powerful woman simply because of Her Conduct in her role as a leader in the world. She is actually credible; no small matter in this day and age. And yet sons—even favorite sons—don’t ever fade away from a mother’s heart. Other mothers, other sons. Very cold in New York and very quiet. getting colder. I went to Zabars to pick up some staples. It was that harsh cold that you try to escape from. I was glad 36 QUEST

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I went out into the world, however briefly, but glad to be home where it was warm. Among my souvenirs. Going through my Diary notes, I found an article written by Matt Tyrnauer on Janet de Cordova who died in 2011. Janet’s husband F r e d d i e , who for years had been Johnny Carson’s executive producer, died in 2001 at 90. They were not famous in the world, but they were famous and prominent in the 20th century world that

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was Hollywood. They were good company and without any kind of pretense that often afflicts those traveling with the Uppers. Freddie had a big and likeable p e r s o n a l i t y. Janet was a sophisticated down to earth dame who knew the ways of the world and the world’s way. She was a good friend and a great dinner partner. Tyrnauer’s piece on her quoted her advice about living out there in that industry: If your husband

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leaves you you may as well get a friend and go to a movie because it’s all over for you. That was the gist of her remark. Not famous, but well known. Once when recalling something about Sinatra at a dinner party, she described to me his entering a room and looking a woman over and saying in passing by: “Hiya Doll.” She said any woman would follow that. I had met Janet and Freddie in Hollywood. This was back in the early ’80s. There was still in existence a social set, although it was aging out. Like New York, there were different social

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A tiers. When I met Janet, she and Freddie were charter members of the then aging A-List group. They were mainly second generation. They would be “replaced” as new generations always succeed, But their group still reflected the style of earlier times when the Studios reigned and controlled the community. Like so many other things that were done under the Studio system, the rigors of private entertaining were taken very seriously. They were developed in the late 1930s, early 1940s, when the motion picture industry was prospering. The fortunes being made

by the players and the stars encouraged them, as always happens when an abundance of money comes into one’s life. They built big houses, employed important architects and staffed them well. Some collected art in what would become a major way; others acquired race horses (Fred Astaire, Louis B. Mayer among them) and ranches. And they entertained and mainly at home. The top tier was run by the wives who gave the dinner parties and had the proprietary guest list. Before the breakup of the studios, the guest list was related to the studio. Doris

Warner Vidor, a daughter of one of the Warner brothers, Irene Mayer Selznick, Edith Mayer Goetz, sisters and daughters of Louis B. Mayer who was without question the reigning empresses of Hollywood through the 1930s to the 1950s when the Studio System controlled the industry. Mayer’s studio, MGM, had the greatest roster of stars (“more stars than there are in heaven”), more big household names. With that the Mayer daughters were not unlike royal princesses in their peers’ perception. Irene married David O.Sezlnick, the wunderkind producer of Gone With the

Wind, and Edie Goetz was married to Billy, originally a partner with Darryl Zanuck in the then new 20th Century-Fox Studios, which was backed by Mayer and the Shenck brothers. The leading light of this group of hostesses was Frances Goldwyn, the elegant and quietly clever wife of Sam, the legendary, who had his own studio. Frances Goldwyn was the dernier cri for these women on “how it was done.” She and a New Yorker/former California girl, Dorothy Paley, (first) wife of William Paley, were looked up for their style. “How it was done,” how

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one gave an excellent dinner party, was no small matter with these people. Style was important. Although not a few members of this community came from the immigrant working classes, even hardscrabble, the movies had created even for them an image of How The Rich And the Famous Live. The best of them lived up to it in many ways, taking their social cues from the amazing influx of Europeans who began moving into the community in larger numbers as World War II approached, bringing their culture with them. The ladies and gents of the communities, no matter who they were or where they came from, were interested in assimilating their very best etiquette. It was all a movie, after all, and the production values are in the details. All good hostesses were very good actresses in their own homes. The styles varied but the wit and cleverness was acquired and developed. The Mayer sisters were performing in almost all

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aspects of their lives. The camera was on them in their own heads. This was the nature of the community, called Hollywood among the non-pros as well as the pros. The social sexual activity was also especially open while being private/ never mentioned at the same time. It was an artist’s community, with an enormous cultural influence in the world. Sex was their business. Along with that came the artist’s life. Everything private that went on in the lives of members of the community was concealed by agreement, and therefore openly known by those keeping the agreement. Hence it was a modern 20th century lifestyle, and one that eventually influenced the entire world culture. There were other influences, but all from the East Coast, and their society and Café Society. The whole world was obsessed with The Movies. In the 1930s, the young and very rich Jock Whitney, for example, spent a lot of

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time “producing” films with his cousin Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. He and David Selznick became partners). It was Whitney who bought the film rights to Margaret Mitchell’s bestseller. He also was a major art collector. Thus the Selznicks began collecting. As did the Goetzes. Competitively of course. William Randolph Hearst, was in a class by himself. An actual potentate who lived in real palaces, not the movie studio version, ensconced in Beverly Hills estate he’d built for his famous and much loved mistress, Marion Davies. 42 QUEST

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danced among the stars. It was heady stuff. Sexy stars, shiny cars, and cocktail bars. By the time I came upon this mother lode of late 20th century American culture and social habit in the late 1970s, Hollywood was well into its transition of second and third generation. The new even included several women in powerful executive roles—led by Sherry Lansing the first woman president of a studio—20th, and later Paramount.

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The studios no longer ruled, however, the banks and the agents and the stars did. They all belonged to a larger corporate parent as entities. The wild times of the ’60s and early ’70s brought the matter of drugs, which were not new, but more common into the scene. The rules of behavior and fashion were changing. A dinner at the Goldwyns or the Goetzes or Doris Vidor or any number of their social friends was two generations ago. It was a new world. The Movies were no longer center. Tech was; leaving a fond memory, barely recalled. ◆

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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY HOW MANY COUPLES can you think of whose marriage lasted 74 years? As this issue of Quest celebrates weddings, it struck me that the longest marriage I knew anything about was that of HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The young princess first met her future husband, Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, in 1934 when she was only eight years old. Thirteen years later, on November 20, 1947, they married in a resplendent ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The Queen could not have had a better, more perfect partner…handsome and regal, he was a great asset to her majesty—always deferring to her as Queen, yet he was a real man’s man. The photograph here of the elegant couple was taken in February 1966 during their official tour of the British Commonwealth nations in the Caribbean. They had made a whirlwind and exhausting tour of 15 British islands starting with Barbados and ending in Jamaica. Along with about ten Fleet Street journalists, I covered their tour. The royals traveled on the Royal Britannia yacht while we journalists had to fly in and out of Miami to keep up with the tour. They were feted and cheered by the locals in each country they visited, and waved as they boarded a BOAC plane while the Royal Britannia sailed home without them. Presenting to the world a united front throughout their marriage, in keeping with the tradition of the British royalty, I salute them. u F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 6 1

TA K I

The Gstaad Palace Hotel; the Omicron variant (inset).

GSTAAD—It is hard to imagine we have reached the year 2022 and still impose completely irrelevant restrictions on each other. By “we” I mean those of us in the supposedly enlightened West, where silliness, jealousy, cruelty, and wokeness rule the roost. I’ll begin with the Chinese virus that has contrived to dominate the headlines even more than Boris Johnson and Meghan Markle put together. I got Covid following my Christmas party (which was a great success if one is to believe some of the thank-you notes 62 QUEST

I received). All I can say is that it’s not true that chastity is sexually alluring, for if it were, women would go for newly ordained priests who take their vows seriously, rather than elderly swine of men. I obviously snogged the wrong girl because the day after the party the legs were not moving nor was the brain. Then came the inability to breathe in the middle of the night. It actually felt like curtains—no doctor will visit or even answer the telephone in the Bagel—but then I gave the middle finger to the man in the white suit

and told him to go reproduce himself. I spoke to the wife in Switzerland, who was eager to fly over but I forbade it. Two days and nights of hell and then it was all over. Let’s face the facts: Omicron is no big deal. The media, always desperate to panic gullible souls and spread fear, began the countdown to Armageddon and it’s still counting. Actually, Omicron deftly evades antibodies, which are part of the body’s first defenders, but that is Omicron’s only strength. Ironically, those who have been vaccinated, as I

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TA K I have, are more prone to an Omicron attack. Vaccine-induced antibodies perform much worse against Omicron than against other variants. But it’s no big deal. Boosters lessen these infections. I’m 85, and I drink and smoke and stay up late, yet after three days I was once again training and carousing, although I did feel rather funny when starting up again. So, ignore Neil Ferguson’s doomsday predictions; instead, read up on anything and everything written by Niall Ferguson. Get the booster that does to

it went west with the night and ended up in the Bagel. After my kids got married and chose to live in Europe, the party turned into a bachelor blast just before our Lord’s birthday. Michael Mailer got involved and it slowly turned into a Hollywood affair. I used to take over a nightclub, but now I have a more civilized evening at home. Douglas Murray was a guest this year, as was the governor of New Jersey, a Democrat, whose wife used to trip the light fantastic with Michael. He arrived well into his cups, as

articles—if it ain’t woke it ain’t kosher. Freedom has gone with the wind in the land of the freebie and the home of the depraved. So be it. I’m now back in good old Helvetia and I miss the Bagel as much as I miss the virus. Here in Gstaad I’ve followed a ritual for close to sixty years: Lunch on the 31st was always with the King of Greece and Aleko Goulandris. We’d down three or four bottles of champagne and I would continue through the long night. Around five or six in the morning I’d hit the

Clockwise from bottom left: Morgan Entrekin; Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, RE; Princess Alexandra Schoenburg-Hartenstein and Taki Theodoracopulos; Michael Mailer.

Omicron what the 300 Spartans did to the Persian hordes: slow them down so Themistocles would later erase them from the Greek map once and for all. Watch Omicron turn into Omega, the last letter in the Greek alphabet, and become just one bad memory with only a few victims. Do not turn against Doctor Taki if his medical and scientific predictions are all wrong. He did, after all, infect himself for the sake of science, however pleasant the infectious procedure may have been. (Mind you, and despite the bragging, I haven’t felt the same since, but that’s between you, me, and Marie Curie.) And now for the Christmas party: It used to be a grand affair and it was always in Gstaad. I don’t know how and why, but

was I, and then two guests were about to spoil the Christmas cheer by challenging each other. I stepped in, reminded them that neither knew how to fight, and informed them that the lady they were about to tangle over was the love of my life. Things cooled down and I got Covid. Before the booze got to me and while talking to my publisher Morgan Entrekin of Grove/Atlantic, I mentioned a collection of all my writings these past fifty years that a friend of mine is gathering. “If I were to bring up your name these youngsters would evict me from my office,” was the way he put it. “Is it as bad as all that?” I asked him. “It’s worse,” was his answer. Talk about censorship by the woke gestapo. Films, plays, books,

Palace Hotel, which was always jumping. Not this year, thanks to you-know-what. So I had a very nice dinner at home with children and grandchildren and a few friends, drank a delicious Pauillac until midnight, then switched to more serious stuff. And ended up snogging my wonderful wife to whom I’ve been married for fifty years this Christmas. I wish all the readers a very happy 2022, and a special wish for my Low Life colleague, the great Jeremy Clarke.u For more Taki, visit takimag.com. F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 6 3

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FEBRUARY IS the month for love, whether you’re celebrating a special Valentine’s Day or planning for that big wedding. Luckily, if you need a last-minute Valentine’s gift or a surprise for the Aquarius in your life, we have you covered. Feast your eyes on the latest and greatest accessories of the New Year. Carolina Herrera’s red Sequin Floral Applique Puff-Sleeve Gown is perfect for any upcoming gala. $12,990 at bergdorfgoodman.com. Wear your heart on your sleeve with the Winston Promise pendant, which depicts a subtle heart motif using diamonds, rubies, yellow diamonds, and pink sapphires, set in rose gold. More information at harrywinston.com.

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100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE BY ELIZABETH MEIGHER

THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR marks Palm Beach Day Academy’s Centennial as the beloved “school by the water.” PBDA is known for being a welcoming “family school,” a description that rings true in its meaning; it’s a school that is treasured by its children, teachers, and parents. At Palm Beach Day Academy, Florida’s first independent school, students live in a school culture that expects and honors personal effort, achievement, and character. Ranging from Pre-K (2 years old) through 9th Grade, attendees of PBDA are taught the value of perpetual effort, focused thinking, open-mindedness, and consideration for others. Graduates are instilled with lasting confidence that will provide them with the ability to speak up, take risks, show compassion, ask questions, and adapt to the demands of an ever-changing world. Teachers at PBDA are committed to finding the best balance of nurturing support and challenging requirements needed for each child, in an impressively 7:1 student-teacher ratio environment. Mentors and advisors to their cherished students, teachers’ dedication at PBDA reaches well beyond time in the classroom to extra curriculars, extra academic help, and athletics. Athletics and the arts are key at PBDA. Athletes and artists of varying abilities are given the opportunity to perform and flourish. 70 QUEST

From above: A Boys Outing at Palm Beach Private School in 1962. The Outing has now become a tradition for Upper Campus students in grades 4-7. Physical Education for 1st Graders on PBDA’s Lower Campus in 2021.

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Clockwise from top left: Field Day in the 1970s. Eeach year, students from Kindergarten through 9th grade compete as Pelicans or Flamingos for the coveted Walter H. Butler Field Day Cup; Palm Beach Day Academy’s Centennial Gala Co-Chairs, from left: Allyson Mashek, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, Shayla McGuire, and Brandie Herbst. PBDA’s Centennial Gala is scheduled to take place on April 29, 2022; PBDA’s Upper School, 1953; PBDA’s school seal; parents look on during a “Hatching Ceremony” (2021), wherein students open golden eggs to reveal for the first time whether they are to assume lifelong memberships with PBDA’s team Flamingos or Pelicans; Kindergarten Class in 1992 including Natalie Mathews, Nathanial Wish, Bettina Anderson, Jordan Bradway, Perry Edelman, Stefanie Mendes, Andrew Krumholz, Heather Terry, Laurel

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Cummings, Nick Keenan, and Fritz Van der Grift.

100 years ago Palm Beach Day Academy was originally established as two separate schools. In 1921, forward-thinking educators founded both a boys school and a girls school to serve families during the season, the time between Thanksgiving and George Washington’s birthday. The Palm Beach School for Boys was headed by Willard W. Ferguson and Edward M. Shields, while The Palm Beach School for Girls was headed by Ada E. Davis. Ten years later in 1931, understanding the need for a co-educational school, a small group of philanthropic parents, whose names are associated with the growth of the town, founded the Palm Beach Private School, merging the school for boys and the school for girls. With exemplary leadership and financial support, this original Board of Trustees led the school through the Depression and World War II, eventually turning over ownership of the school to the families who attended the school. In 1965, Palm Beach Private School became Palm Beach Day School (1967 was the school’s last year with a 12th grade). In the succeeding decades, the school responded to social, cultural, and economic changes by adding electives, expanding and upgrading the Palm Beach campus, and eventually merging with the Academy of the Palm Beaches to accommodate its growing student F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 7 1

ACADEMIA From top: Palm Beach Day School’s Class of 1984 including familiar faces like Marjorie Gubelmann (5th from left) and Headmaster Walter H. Butler, Jr. (far right), whose tenure began in 1965 and lasted for 23 years; PBDA’s Upper Campus Awards Assembly in 2021; Fanning M. Hearon III, appointed Palm Beach Day Academy’s 14th Head of School in 2019; young members of the Flamingo team enjoy Field Day in the 1970s; Hatching Ceremony on the Lower Campus in

body. Through this history of change, the tradition of academic, athletic, and artistic excellence has remained the same. From its onset core values have remained an integral part of the curriculum and students learn firsthand that giving your all means giving back to one’s community. Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and to ponder their role in the future of the country by participating in experiential learning opportunities in locales as wide-ranging as the mangrove swamps of Florida’s intercoastal, to the Renaissance chapels of Italy. PBDA strives to ensure that its students will graduate as confident young men and women who are thoughtful, generous, and kind—leaders who will make a lasting difference in an evolving world. PBDA graduates are accepted at appropriate, highly esteemed secondary schools. As they move onward and upward, they carry with them the values of their school family and the self-assurance to remain humble, stay focused, speak up, show compassion, and face challenges with integrity. With a recently renovated and expanded Lower Campus on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach coupled and its historic Upper Campus on Seaview Avenue, PBDA is now proudly home to 550 students and 115 faculty and staff – an impressive 30% increase in enrollment since 2019. Strategic leadership, mission-focused programming, and the support of loyal current families and alumni who have continued to endorse the institution to friends and colleagues near and far, have provided PBDA with the means to not only survive—but thrive. A staple and building block of the Palm Beach community for over 100 years, Quest honors PBDA in celebrating this remarkable milestone and we look forward to seeing its hallowed halls and rolling fields through another 100 years of excellence. ◆ 00 QUEST

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Clockwise from top: The graduating Class of 1967, the school’s last 12th grade high school class; 5th grade science at PBDA; Palm Beach Private School purchased property in the 1950s as part of its expansion program: PBDA’s first bulldog mascot in 1967; Field Day in the 1940s. F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 7 3

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THIRD STREET SOUTH, the remarkable shopping and dining area in the heart of Old Naples, Florida, two blocks from the Gulf of Mexico, has been the place for glamour and good times since the 1930s, and has continued to attract an international clientele seeking relaxed luxury, particularly during the pandemic. While practicing safety measures and following CDC guidelines, Third Street South welcomes people with its array of the best shops and restaurants, all nestled around courtyards and plazas, fountains and lush colorful landscaping and flowers. Third Street South is a place to seek out and return to. Marissa, in an eye-catching pink corner building, is known nationally for its top-flight famous couture and designer jewelry boutiques, superb shoe collection, and irresistible accessories. John Craig, cited by Esquire as one of the country’s best men’s shops, specializes in bespoke suits, offerings from Peter Millar and other fine labels, and gentlemen’s shoes and accessories. A Mano is the exclusive national source for the best French porcelains, including Astier de Villatte and Marie Daage, and has an area devoted to Porthault linens and gifts, in addition to an array of crystal, jewelry, clothes

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and other gifts. Gattle’s has reigned on Third Street South for over 50 years, specializing in linens, tabletop and lingerie. Patina, curated and inspired by a couple with a villa in Tuscany, is full of particularly beautiful decorations of all sorts and carefully chosen special fashions. Charlotte Kellogg has her gorgeously cut classic resort clothes and jackets made from Indian saris. Gretchen Scott designs her brightly colorful eponymous clothes for women, with interesting antiques and accessories sprinkled throughout the store, while Sara Campbell’s broad range of attractive clothes flatter and enhance. C. Orrico is a Lilly Pulitzer signature store with the best of the line. The Surf Shop is full of character and everything water-related. The wellknown Eileen Fisher, J.McLaughlin, Leggiadro, Tommy Bahama, Relax, and Sequin are all on Third Street South, as are galleries and more shops. The Third Street South restaurants are alone worth the trip, providing excellent nationally recognized choices across a broad spectrum. Campiello is superbly Tuscan with a varied menu, and The Continental specializes in the best of meats and other choices, a great craft bar, OCTOBER 2021 00

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his family and friends to Third Street South. The next generations of his family, currently Joan Tobin, have continued to add and to uphold the high standards, and Third Street South is now a destination in the tradition of Worth Avenue, Jobs Lane, and other internationally acclaimed resort shopping and dining streets both old and more recent. Adding to the pleasure of Third Street South are a variety of events, including the nationally recognized Farmer’s Market with over 60 vendors every Saturday. As is the case for everything on Third Street, the vendors are carefully chosen, and all ages mix amidst the colorful booths. In the European tradition, Third Street South is very pet-friendly, and dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome at the market and elsewhere. Third Street South has it all. Sophistication, beauty, welcoming and excellent service, and a multitude of shopping and culinary delights. Come and return. There is always something wonderful. ◆ A multitude of shops and culinary destinations line the streets at Third Street South. Opposite page: The shops at Third Street South range from A Mano Home to Gretchen Scott Designs.

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and a special Spa Lunch menu. Both are from highly successful restaurateur Richard D’Amico. Sea Salt is the flagship of the well-known chef Fabrizio Aielli, whose success in Washington, D.C. was much celebrated and continues to be in Naples. It has deliciously innovative Venetian-inspired food. Barbatella, also from the Aielli’s, is an Italian trattoria with, among other things, a mozzarella bar and charcuterie and made-on-the-premises gelato. Ridgway’s Bar and Grill offers mouth-watering French American food, and Tony’s Off Third, the innovative bakery and wine store (both owned by Chef Tony Ridgway and wine connoisseur Suki Hunnicutt), just celebrated their 50th anniversary with a spectacular gourmet black-tie dinner. Jane’s Café on Third provides the best breakfasts for miles and is a highly popular and desirable spot for lunch, and The Old Naples Pub, with its cozy wood-paneled Old Florida bar, has been pleasing customers for over three decades. Third Street South began at the turn of the 19th century as a sporting destination, often frequented by well-known names. After World War II, an internationally traveled and sophisticated heir to a major American fortune bought properties and brought several excellent shops that suited

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ENTERTAINING IN STYLE BY HILARY GEARY ROSS

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This spread, clockwise from left: A tablescape photographed at Nancy Astor’s country house; a weekend houseparty at Cliveden in 1928 (from left: Amy Johson, the international aviator, Charlie Chaplin, Nancy Astor, and George Bernard Shaw);

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ENTERTAINING IN STYLE, the Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster cookbook by Jane Churchill and Emily Astor, is no ordinary cookbook. Oh my, it is so much more than that as this luscious coffee table book combines recipes, along with photos of historic gardens, decorating, place settings, architecture, and more. What a delight it is to comb through big glorious photos of tables set with exquisite china, crystal, and ﬂowers in such legendary houses as the

impossibly grand Cliveden in England and Mirador outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. To add to the fun, the pages are laced with bon mots by Nancy Lancaster. For example, “Southern hospitality started because people lived deep in the country, separated from each other by miles of impassable roads. They were so lonely that when they saw people going by they’d say ‘damn it stranger, stop and have a drink or I’ll shoot you,’” said Lancaster. Plus, the book also F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 7 9

Astor, and Cecil Beaton). Opposite page, from above: Recipe for the Bosom Caresser cocktail; the Bosom Caresser cocktail; the book features quotes between Nancy Astor and Winston Churchill.

features chatter between Winston Churchill and Nancy Astor: “Winston, if I was your wife I’d put poison in your tea.” Churchill replied, ”Nancy, if I were your husband I’d drink it.” Don’t get me wrong as this really is a practical cookbook loaded with superb recipes, beautifully presented for breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner inspired by the “two Nancys” and their Virginia roots combined with their time in England, which makes it fresh and inventive. I cannot wait to try their scallops a la meunière or chicken hash or Lady Astor’s apricot brown betty...or perhaps the marmalade soufﬂé at my next dinner party! I am dying to 80 QUEST

eat the popovers or perhaps the Waldorf salad served with Mrs. Gibson’s ice tea for lunch. If you are in the mood for a potent cocktail, who could resist a drink called Bosom Caresser or The Maiden’s Undoing? This enchanting and practical book was scribed by two descendants of the American born “Nancys” and have clearly inherited their exquisite taste. Jane Churchill is a walking international design legend and has been decorating for decades all over the world. Emily Astor, who grew up at Cliveden, is an expert photographer. Run—don’t walk—to this wonderfully entertaining cookbook! ◆

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THE VIBE IS different on the eastern share of the Braman Motorcars’ luxury sales center. The whites of the walls are brighter, the offices are encased in exquisitely clear glass; and clients are encouraged to customize their magnificent machines in a colorful, open concept boutique. This is where top buttons are loosened, little black numbers are eschewed for light sundresses, and performance and style are revered more than convention and tradition. This is the home of Bentley Palm Beach—a brand that understands cool events require far more than the ebbing temperatures of November in South Florida. Recently, select guests were welcomed to the showroom for a formal introduction to not only three new Bentley models—but an entirely new concept of what an automotive dealership experience can be. The swinging jazz notes of Mark Zauss and the Z Street Speakeasy Band provided the aural atmosphere, which was in turn beautifully interpreted through the skillful strokes of French impressionist artist Duaiv’s paintbrush, as he composed a new piece in real time employing the blank canvas of a 2020 Continental GT. Tables were spread throughout the space, encouraging guests to easily socialize between them, which they did, during brief pauses of dancing to the live music. There was no mistaking this for a celebration as opposed to a staid vehicle reveal—though the three gorgeous new exemplars sat mere feet away from the festivities throughout the evening; each a shining example of Bentley’s 82 QUEST

brawny performance, refined luxury, and innovative vision. The deep green Flying Spur Hybrid pairs a 100kW motor to its twin-turbocharged engine, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to a future beyond the internal combustion engine. Meanwhile, the Continental GT Speed—a 200+ mph roller coaster of a convertible—and new Bentayga S—the ultimate in practical luxury performance—both stood as testament to the fact that the old gas-burners still have plenty of excitement to offer. Short remarks were provided by GM and Braman Motorcars Managing Partner Stephen Grossman and Bentley Motors President and CEO, Christophe Georges—who embodied the brand’s approachability and commitment to customer service by visiting each and every table and guest over the course of the night. Raquel Raies, The Macallan’s National Brand Ambassador for The Americas, then walked attendees through a proper whisky tasting of the distillery’s latest offering. The conviviality carried on through the five-course dinner prepared by Nosh Catering and Events’ Executive Chef Jose Nieto; wines paired by Sommelier Virginia Philip and her Wine Academy were poured, glasses were clinked, laughs were abundant, and the night came to an end far too soon for all. Alas, the lights eventually came on and the VIPs were escorted out to the valet. However, each left with lasting memories, and a sense of excitement for a rapidly-approaching future. All that remained was a vibrant, bespoke Bentley—and the promise of even more to come for the fortunate members of Club Braman. u

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Clockwise from above: The wines for each of the five courses were meticulously paired by Palm Beach Sommelier Virginia Philip and her Wine Academy for guests who toasted the upcoming holidays; French Impressionist Artist Duaiv completes his masterpiece to the wonder of the invited guests during dinner; dancing to the sounds of Mark Zauss and the eight-piece Z Street Speakeasy Band was spirited and widespread as the musicians belted out melodies from the Gatsby era to modern day; the new Bentayga S—the ultimate in practical luxury performance; Braman Motorcars General Manager & Managing Partner Stephen Grossman welcomes the crowd prior to introducing Christophe Georges, President & CEO of Bentley Motors. Opposite page: Bentley Palm Beach, a Braman Motorcars dealership, was transformed into a hot night spot for the Bentley product reveal on the evening of November 19th.

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PALM BEACH IS RENOWNED for its palm-lined streets, iconic shopping district, thriving arts and cultural scene and genteel, old-Florida charm. Few might know it as an innovation hub. Yet tucked away is a magical place that has introduced generations of residents and visitors to the wonders of the universe and the potential of scientific and technological discovery. Founded as a vision of the Junior League of Palm Beach County, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium opened at the dawn of the space age. Scientific and technological innovation, the race to the moon and deep-sea exploration had opened a whole new world of endless possibilities for the American public and industry. And, for more than six decades, the Science Center has delighted, thrilled, inspired and sparked the imagination of young people who now return with their children and grandchildren. So it was no surprise that Palm Beachers turned out in force to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the newly renamed Cox Science Center and Aquarium, a gala that kicked off a capital campaign to embark on a 21st century transformation of the Science Center and its goal to open minds to science

for generations to come. The capital campaign was launched with a $20 million keystone gift from Island residents Howard and Wendy Cox, for whom the Science Center has been renamed. The campaign will more than double the Science Center’s size, with a three-story science pavilion, new exhibition spaces, and one of the state’s biggest indoor aquariums. More importantly, the campaign will enable the Science Center to expand its visitor, educational, and career programs. Currently, it provides services for 350,000 guests annually, with an additional 175,000 Title I students participating in outreach programs. In the first year of the new, expanded Science Center, these numbers are expected to double. “Nearly half of Palm Beach County students are economically-disadvantaged, but learning and education are the pathways to upward mobility,” said Howard Cox. “The Science Center and its programs are a force multiplier, supercharging the efforts of the region’s schools, especially in digital and robotic technologies, marine and aquatic conservation, and the STEM disciplines. The capital campaign will enable us to double the NF OEVBERMUBAERRY 22002212 0805

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Wendy Cox is a member of the Science Center’s Board, a private investor, a tutor for early literacy in West Palm Beach and chairwoman of the Bingham Family Foundation, whose mission supports STEM education, a priority for area schools and the Science Center. “We are excited to continue the progress so many generous and visionary donors and visitors have made to get the Science Center to this pivotal point of growth,” she said. “Tonight, we show our appreciation for the contributions of the board, staff and friends of the Science Center to enable us to confidently launch the capital campaign.” Honorary chairs for the event were Wendy and Howard Cox, Kathleen and Lew Crampton, Frances and Jeff Fisher, Helene and Matt Lorentzen and Christine and Bob Stiller. Attendees included Shani and Britton Core, Carolyn and Ed Sasso, Jodi and Allen Gast, Cathy and Dale Hedrick, Mayor Keith and Lorna James, Allison Ridder Johnstone, Dr. John Kelly, LeeAnne and Joe LaBanz, William Meyer, David and Lynn Nicholson and Karly and Heath Randolph. The last word came from Kate Arrizza, the Science Center’s CEO. “Palm Beach County is home to the nation’s 10th largest public school system, and is more than worthy of a top-10 environment outside of the classroom to foster science education and knowledge for children from all socioeconomic backgrounds. We hope the Coxs’ gift and tonight’s event will inspire more contributions to the capital campaign by others in the community and increase awareness of the Science Center’s offerings and value to the greater South Florida region.” ◆ The Cox Science Center and Aquarium. Opposite page: Images from the Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s 2021 gala. Clockwise from top left: Dave and Suzanne Frisbie; Bill Meyer and Tiffany Bufton; Harvey and Christina Oyer; David and Lynn Nicholson; Heath and Karly Randolph; Dale and Cathy Hedrick; Harvey Oyer, Frances Fisher, and Matt Lorentzen; Kate Arrizza; Ed and Carolyn Sasso.

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number of young people who can participate in these programs both onsite and virtually, and it’s the most impactful investment we could make.” The Science Center showed gala attendees its transformative powers through an evening of “shocking” entertainment that combined science education with immersive, highly interactive fun. Electronic performance art group ArcAttack provided music via its customized singing Tesla coils, and Dutch fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht displayed technology-enhanced clothing integrated with sensors and other wearable devices, such as robotic dresses. Paired with exquisite cuisine and breathtaking crafted cocktails, it made for a memorable evening that highlighted the Science Center’s success over six decades. “During the last decade, the Science Center has come a long way, becoming a popular destination for local families and tourists and serving as the preferred science education partner for the Palm Beach County schools,” said Palm Beach Town Council member Lew Crampton, who chairs the Science Center’s Board of Trustees and attended with his wife, Kathleen, who co-chaired the evening with Christine Stiller. “Tonight shows us the future, and how providing the Science Center with the resources it needs can make a difference in children’s lives.” The Coxs’ donation is the largest in the Science Center’s history, and reflects their shared commitment to philanthropy in tandem with lives of personal and professional accomplishment. Howard Cox is a Special Limited Partner with venture capital firm Greylock Partners, a past chairman of the National Venture Capital Association and a recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the NVCA and Harvard Business School. He currently serves on the boards or advisory committees of more than two dozen nonprofits, including the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.

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dozens of other great nights in the following decades. The cast of characters was a Who’s Who of 1980s Gotham and included Peter Duchin, Mary McFadden, Sister Parish, Joan Collins, Nina Griscom, Diane von Furstenberg, Mike Wallace, Jessye Norman, Dominick Dunne, Bobby Short. Tommy and Nan Kempner, Betty Bacall, Bill Paley, Yasmin Khan and Brooke Astor. One wintry night I had the honor of fetching Vladimir Horowitz’s overcoat from the ledge by the window table where crotchety owner Glenn Bernbaum had ostentatiously seated him (“ROBERT,” Glenn would cry out as the evening’s seating approached, “We have to do le placement!”). On other

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A NEW BOOK created by Robin Baker Leacock, Mortimer’s: Moments in Time, about the fabled society café of the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, will be published in March by G Editions, with a preface from former Maitre‘d (and today Swifty’s at The Colony impresario) Robert Caravaggi, photographs by Mary Hilliard, and a foreward by our own DPC. Fresh from Cambridge, I first lunched at Mortimer’s when it was still new in the Fall of 1976 en route to the Peace Corps in Thailand and several years thereafter running health and agricultural development projects in central Africa. Glamorous model Missy Prowell, her late, lamented boulevardier brother Richie, Jamie Niven, Helen Morris and the charming AngloIrish rogue Richard Beamish were in our congenial party that day, and when I got back to New York and started at Time Inc. in 1980 I headed straightaway back to the cozy boite at 75th and Lexington Avenue. I remember the book party Dick and Shirley Clurman threw for Christopher Buckley’s Steaming to Bamboola in 1982 and

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Clockwise from above: Fernanda Niven, Taki Theodoracopulos, Nan Kemper, Pat Buckley, Kenny Lane, and Anne Slater with Swifty the pug; Kitty Carlyle Hart and Peter Duchin; Anne Slater with Glenn and Aileen Mehle; Julio Mario Santo Domingo, Oscar de la Renta, David Metcalf, and Ahmet Ertegun. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Bill Cunningham, Mercedes Bass, and Mary Hilliard; Robert Caravaggi and Stephen Attoe; Mortimer’s: Moments in Time is available on amazon.com.

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evenings I relaxed with Sam Waterson over brandy in the side room (called “Also Mortimer’s”) as Frank Owens tickled the late night ivories. Mortimer’s décor was simple, and the menu was “comfort food”—Senegalese soup, corn fritters, paillard of chicken, creamed spinach, cheese soufles, and Bill Blass’ meat loaf are just a few of the taste memories that come to mind as redolently as Proust’s madeleine. The book brings back to life a number of epic 1980s characters: Diego del Vayo, the only stockbroker in New York without a telephone; or Anthony Haden-Guest, who as “Peter Fallon” in Tom Wolfe’s Bonfire of the Vanities, was given a standing ovation one night when, after eons of expert Brit mooching, he finally picked up a check. Our grateful publisher, Chris Meigher, tells a lesser known tale of Jackie Onassis in her Doubleday years pursuing Greta Garbo out the door for a possible book deal, and our venerable columnist Taki relates dining at a large table with a bored and possibly overserved Princess Margaret, who, when she rose to leave, reprimanded the company for singing “God Save the Queen.” “No, ma’am,” Taki, helpfully explained, “They were singing that for Jerry Zipkin.” Neither the Princess nor Zip ever spoke to him again. There are also pictures of movie star handsome waiter and screen writer, David Murray, forever deb Cornelia Guest, Kitty Carlisle Hart, doyenne of the decade Pat Buckley, and too many others to name. Not pictured but named in the credits is the renowned raconteur George Miller, who lived in a one room rentcontrolled apartment in a tenement down the block but could recite with ease the denizens of every Park Avenue building from 57th to 96th Street. George insinuated himself into serving as

Clockwise from top left: Carolina Herrera and Glen Bernbaum; Liz Smith and Mica Ertegun; Fernanda Niven with her daughters, Eugenie Niven and young Fernanda; Jerry Zipkin’s note. Opposite page, from above: The Mortimer family, 1987; Art Cooper’s letter; Kate Gubelmann, Grace Meigher, Kate Hampton, and Duane Hampton. F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 9 1

Counterclockwise from top right: Bobby Short; the (only) phone booth; note from Irving Paul “Swifty” Lazar; Nan Kemper with Glenn and Gloria Vanderbilt. Opposite page, from above: David Mortimer, Dominick Dunne, and Catherine Warren; New York Magazine cover, 1986, photographed by Harry Benson; Nina Tower, Herb Siegel, Johnny Galliher, and Janna Avis.

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Glenn’s social advisor and could usually be found supervising the proceedings as he nursed whiskey and sodas at the bar. One night they bickered when George insisted that his plastic surgeon friend, Dr. Jerry Plotkin, whose primary practice was perfecting the faces of plane loads of Bangkok party girls, be given the privilege of the window table. Glenn objected to the New Jersey-based Plotkin as far too declasse for such a coveted placement. But when Jerry arrived with his dinner guest, King Juan Carlos, all was forgiven. Another night George went too far. When a customer gushed over Glenn’s snappy tie and asked where he got it, George cut in, “He made it upstairs (where Glenn lived), on the Loom of the Fruit.” The resulting probation turned into permanent banishment a year or two later when, during his trial, Claus von Bulow came in for dinner one night with his daughter Cosima. “That’s the third time Claus has been in this week,” preened Glenn, to which George replied, “Yes, Glenn, he’s going to prison soon, you know, and he wants to get used to the food.” Thereafter George became the resident bookie in the back room of P.J. Clarke’s. In addition to Glenn Bernbaum’s foibles he also had a generous side, supporting AIDS research with his annual Fete de Famille. Upon his death and the restaurant’s closing in 1998, he left the bulk of his estate to New York Presbyterian Hospital. The book chronicles these philanthropies as well and is, all in all, a delightfully illustrated paean to a wittier and more gracious age. ◆

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On February 24th, the New York Botanical Garden will hold its annual Orchid Dinner at The Plaza Hotel. For more information, visit nybg.org.

GARDEN CLUB

The Garden Club of Palm Beach will host its “Peter Wirtz: Texture And Plant Knowledge In Building Landscapes With Character” at 3 p.m. at the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium. The Garden Club of Palm Beach is dedicated to preserving our natural world through its work in floral design, horticulture, the environment, conservation, and civic improvements. Peter Wirtz is an acclaimed Belgian landscape architect who joined the family firm of Wirtz International in 1988. To purchase tickets, call 561.655.7226 or visit fourarts.org.

shows will take place through Wednesday, February 16th. For more information and the full schedule, visit cfda.com. OLD BAGS LUNCHEON

Center for Family Services will host its annual Old Bags Luncheon at The Colony Hotel at 10 a.m. The event will feature a day on the avenue, opening with an

extraordinary silent auction of new and gently-used designer handbags at The Colony, followed by a shopping experience down Worth, like no other, with exclusive events and lunch served in one of Palm Beach’s renowned restaurants. Stroll the vias with friends or hop on one of the open-air trolleys as you shop to support mental health services in

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The Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation will hold its “It Was All a Dream: A Musical” at 7 p.m. at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. The event kicks off their 20th anniversary celebration, commemorating 20 years of dance, education, and services to local youth and Brooklyn community member. For more information, visit tickets. tribecapac.org.

The Boys’ Club of New York will hold its Palm Beach Luncheon at Club Colette at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature guest speaker Alessandra Branca (Interior Designer) in conversation with Stellene Volandes (Editor-in-Chief, Town & Country). For more information, visit bcny.org.

the community. Finish this tote-ally fabulous day with an early evening cocktail party on the lawn back at The Colony! For more information, visit ctrfam.org.

BALLINGER AWARD

On February 15th, the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will host its Ballinger Award Presentation and Reception, by invitation only. For more information, call 561.832.0731 x 110.

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will host its Ballinger Award Presentation and Reception, by invitation only, at 8 p.m. The Ballinger Award was created in 1988 to honor the late Robert I. Ballinger Jr., former chairman of the Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Ballinger Award commemorates

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in 1806, Graham Windham has pioneered programs for New York City’s children, families, and communities. With an annual operating budget of $50+ million, it provides youth and family programs at 12 community-based sites in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. For more information, visit graham-windham.org.

PALM BEACH PRESERVATION

On February 10th, the Boys’ Club of New York will hold its Palm Beach luncheon at Club Colette at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit bcny.org. the restoration of a landmarked estate that best exemplifies the traditions of Palm Beach’s original house and celebrates the architects who designed them. For more information, call 561.832.0731 x110.

curators followed by an elegant dinner and dancing. Proceeds from The Orchid Dinner support the Garden’s internationally important programs in horticulture, botanical research, and children’s education– central to preserving and protecting the world’s flora. For more information, visit nybg.org.

PALM BEACH SHOW

The 19th annual Palm Beach Show will return to the Palm Beach County Convention Center over Presidents’ Day Weekend, through February 22nd. The Palm Beach Show remains the area’s only high-end showcase offering items spanning every genre, juxtaposing many periods and movements. Featuring collections from renowned exhibitors, the 2022 show will boast a stunning selection of art, antiques and jewelry for private collectors, museum curators, investors and interior designers to view and purchase some of the most unique and coveted treasures in the world. For more information, visit palmbeachshow.com.

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The New York Botanical Garden will hold its annual Orchid Dinner at The Plaza Hotel. Guests are invited to enjoy cocktails and a sale of exceptional and rare orchids carefully selected by NYBG’s

The New York Junior League will host its 70th Annual Winter Ball at Cipriani South Street at 6 p.m. Since 1952, the Winter Ball has helped raise essential funds for the NYJL’s community programs

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The Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope will host its annual Shop the Day Away Luncheon at The Breakers Palm Beach. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the highly anticipated Silent Auction followed by a luncheon with a celebrity speaker. For more information, visit cahh.org.

while featuring the presentation of NYJL’s highest awards to seven volunteers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to volunteerism and our community. For more information, visit nyjl.org.

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GRAHAM WINDHAM GALA

The Graham Windham Gala will take place at 6 p.m. Founded

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will hold its Dinner Dance at Bradley Park at 7:30 p.m., bringing together Palm Beach society to celebrate the island’s iconic architecture and natural beauty. The event will be reimagined in honor of this noteworthy milestone by design impresario Lewis Miller. For more information, visit palmbeachpreservation.org. KIPS BAY SHOWHOUSE

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will host a private preview celebrating the opening of the Fifth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach. The exclusive event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a sneak peek at the Show House prior to the public opening on Saturday, March 5th. For more information, visit kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.

ROWDY MEADOW

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will hold a lecture at 5:30 p.m. featuring Peter Pennoyer, who will discuss Rowdy Meadow, a new visionary Czech Cubist-inspired house in Ohio. For more information, visit palmbeachpreservation.org.

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Brooke and Patrick were married by the beach in a ceremony officiated by Reverend Dr. Robert Baggott in Lost Tree Village. The bride wore a gown by Lazaro and carried a bouquet of flowers by Renny & Reed. Her father, John Q. Kelly, walked her down the aisle. Peter, her cockapoo, served as ring bearer. After a poolside cocktail hour, guests were transported to a reception overlooking the golf course for a seated dinner and vanilla buttercream cake, accompanied by music to the tune of Marcia Mitchell Band. The couple shared their first dance to “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. The weekend kicked off with a welcome party at Renato’s in Palm Beach and culminated with a farewell brunch in Lost Tree. After the festivities, the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon in St. Barths.

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Natasha and Luke were married in an intimate ceremony at Rocky Reef Farm in Stanfordville, their family home, followed by a reception at Mashomack Preserve Club. The bride wore a dress by Tony Ward and her father, Mark Blodgett, walked her down the aisle. The couple shared their first dance to “That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding. The following day Tony & Claire Paskevich hosted a welcome BBQ for extended family and friends. The festivities then continued with a hilltop party that evening at the farm. The theme was “cocktail attire with a Southwestern twist,” and many wore cowboy boots, denim, bandannas, and leather. The decór followed the theme, and moss, driftwood, antlers and other natural elements were interwoven into the displays. The bride’s mother, Helen Cook, did all of the flowers with their friend David Thieringer. The weekend culminated with a farewell brunch and polo match on Sunday. After the celebrations, the couple departed for their honeymoon in California, where they enjoyed a 10-day road trip from Palm Springs to Mendocino.

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Kelly and Trapper were married before 200 guests at St. Edward Catholic Church in a ceremony officiated by Father Brian King. Michael P. McCloskey, the bride’s father, walked her down the aisle. Kelly donned a custom gown by Mark Ingram, with beauty by Daniela Gozlan. She slipped into a dress by Ines Di Santo for late night dancing. The groom wore emerald cufflinks passed down by the bride’s grandfather. Following the service, guests were welcomed to a reception at a nearby private club for dinner, dancing, and the club’s Famous Coconut Cake. The newlyweds shared their first dance to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Michael Bublé. They will travel to Querencia in Los Cabos, Mexico for their honeymoon this spring.

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Kate and Gavin were married in an intimate ceremony at the Siasconset Union Chapel. The bride wore a dress by Ellie Saab, and a veil with vintage floral and leaf embroidery designed by Samuel Leeds. Her father, Geoffrey Marshall, walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed dinner and vanilla buttercream cake by Nantucket Bake Shop at a private residence overlooking the Atlantic. The wedding was planned over six weeks by La Maison Fête. The newlyweds traveled to Italy for their honeymoon.

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Hilary and Jack were married at Christ Memorial Chapel. The bride wore a gown by Carolina Herrera with her aunt’s veil, and carried a bouquet of white roses. Her father, Jay Wilson, walked her down the aisle. The rainy weather didn’t stop the newlyweds from riding away in a 1923 Ford Model T 2-seater Convertible Roadster—owned and driven by Whit Pidot, the Mayor of Jupiter Island. A reception was held at a nearby club, where dinner and cake by Sweet Tiers was served, followed by an afterparty with music to the tune of DJ Olivia Farrell, a close friend of the bride and groom. The couple shared their first dance to “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne. After the festivities, the newlyweds spent two nights in Miami, and will travel to Africa for their honeymoon in April.

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August 7, 2021 j Newport, rhode IslANd photogrAphed by gIgI de MANIo of geNevIeve de MANIo photogrAphy Abigail and Andrew were married before 325 guests at St. George’s Chapel in Middletown. The bride donned a gown by Monique Lhuillier and carried a bouquet of white peonies, garden roses, Astilbe, Clooney Ranunculus, Gomphrena, Dalhia, and Jasmine. Her father, Harold Joseph Pontez, walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and an eight-tier cake at Fort Adams State Park. The couple shared their first danced to “At Last!” by Etta James. The next morning, a farewell brunch was held at the La Forge Restaurant in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where guests were served omelettes and mimosas on the historic grass courts. The newlyweds traveled to France for their honeymoon in September.

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Kristina and Lee were married before 150 guests on Chocorua Island on Squam Lake. The bride donned a gown by Monique Lhuillier and carried a bouquet by Winston Flowers that complemented the beauty of the lake that surrounded the day. Her father, Peter Marshall, walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, a reception was held at The Bald Peak Colony Club, where the couple shared their first dance to “Beyond” by Leon Bridges, followed by an afterparty at the Racquet Club. After the weekend, which was planned by Nancy Harris Events, the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon in Stowe, Vermont.

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Pell and Tucker were married at the First Congregational Church. The bride donned a gown by Oscar de la Renta, and her father walked her down the aisle. The reception took place at Sankaty Head Golf Club, where guests enjoyed dinner, cake by Nantucket Bake Shop, and dancing. The couple shared their first dance to “Tupelo Honey” by Van Morrison. Later on, an afterparty was held at their family home, where they transformed the basement to resemble St. Anthony Hall at Trinity College. The newlyweds plan to travel to the French Alps and Maldives for their honeymoon later this year.

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Courtney and Harry were married at the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Southampton. En route to the service, the Rolls Royce driving Courtney and her parents stalled, but luckily the bridesmaids were in a trolley not far ahead and were able to scoop them up off the side of the road. While only 25 minutes late to the ceremony, they still left the groom sweating! The bride donned a gown by Mira Zwillinger and carried a bouquet of flowers by Honeysuckle & Roses as her father walked her down the aisle. After the service, a reception was held at Westhampton Country Club, where guests enjoyed a three-tier cake by Saint Honore Pastry Shop and watched the newlyweds share their first dance to “Feels Like Forever” by Kygo. Courtney and Harry departed for their honeymoon in Dubai, the Maldives, and the Seychelles over Christmas break. The weekend was planned by Cristina Capone.

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Honeymoon Destinations...At Last! BY BROOKE MURRAY

Planning a wedding no longer involves just one event. Weddings have turned into weekendlong celebrations with welcome parties, farewell brunches, and more. Honeymoons have similarly become more lavish than ever and, with so many destinations to choose from, require considerate research to be the magical vacation that we all have come to expect. Last year was characterized by the rise of the “mini-moon.” Now, conversely, we are seeing pent up desire to travel abroad and a shift back to more extravagant trips. Here’s our curated list of the best destinations to

Hotel Wailea, Maui 866.970.4167 • hotelwailea.com An intimate five-star enclave set within the most exclusive resort community on Maui, Relais & Châteaux’s Hotel Wailea boasts 180-degree, unobstructed ocean views of three Hawaiian Islands, breathtaking mountain scenery, and 15 acres of Zen-inspired landscaped grounds comprised of tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, and winding pathways. The only luxury adults-only resort in Hawaii with 72 suites, this peaceful retreat is nestled within a lush tropical hillside and perched 300 feet above the sea, with convenient access to island adventures by day and luxurious tranquility by night. Couples can enjoy al fresco ocean view dining at The Restaurant, beachside lounging, pool and hottub access, or a soothing double lomi-lomi in-suite massage. Founded on the belief that “couples who play together, stay together,” the resort also offers several experiences curated to appeal to different travel personalities. Adventurers, for example, are encouraged to try the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe tour, where they can snorkel with sea turtle or catch a glimpse of Humpback whales in the winter months, while Relaxaholics can step onto the deck of the Ali’i Nui for an unforgettable sunset sail complete with a premium open bar and appetizers.

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La Samanna, St. Martin 843.937.9066 • belmond.com A Belmond Hotel, La Samanna is set on the pristine, mile-long white sand Baie Longue beach and is surrounded by 55 acres of tropical gardens in the French West Indies. The breathtaking and airy lobby features open views of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea and sets the tranquil tone of the hotel, its 83 rooms and suites, and handful of villas. Guests can indulge in spa treatments, a round of tennis, or fine dining at the romantic L’Oursin Restaurant, which offers fresh local catch with panoramic sea views. For the season, the property has also introduced a new culinary series, La Cave Under The Stars, inspired by its historic wine cellar. Program highlights include a six-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by two-time James Beard Award winner, Chef David Waltuck, and a visit to Sir Roland Richardson’s 19th century art gallery by boat.

Ritz Paris +33 1 43 16 30 30 • ritzparis.com The City of Lights is always an ideal destination for a honeymoon, and there’s no better place to stay than the iconic Ritz Paris overlooking the Place Vendôme. Known as one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the historic Ritz Paris was founded in 1898 by the Swiss hotelier César Ritz in collaboration with French chef Auguste Escoffier. The hotel has historically been a favorite among kings and queens as well as celebrities. Coco Chanel, who lived there for 34 years, has a suite named after her, while frequenter Ernest Hemingway was the inspiration behind the hotel’s popular Bar Hemingway. Since its inception, the hotel has undergone several upgrades including a four-year, multi-million-dollar renovation completed in 2016. The rooms and suites have been updated with modern technologies for the hotel offers several culinary destinations and bars—ranging from formal and brasserie to afternoon tea. Its newest Ritz Bar features zodiac-themed cocktails and a daily light show.

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convenience of guests yet still maintain the traditional regal grandeur that defined the era of its founding. The

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana 855.580.4814 • casadecampo.com.do Casa de Campo’s gated 7,000-acre compound in La Romana, Dominican Republic truly offers something for every type of traveler. Start the day with the outstanding CO U RTE S Y O F C A S A D E C A M P O R E S O RT & V I LL A S

breakfast buffet at Lago, then explore all the resort has to offer in your personal golf cart, including the world-renowned Teeth of the Dog course, tennis courts, equestrian rings, championship polo rings, the shooting center, and the replica 16th-century village Altos de Chavón. Those looking to relax will also find white sand beaches, swimming pools, and a spa on the property. And you certainly will not run out of dining options. The wide range of gourmet stops for lunch and dinner within the complex includes the romantic candlelit Italian restaurant La Piazzetta; Minitas Beach Club restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea; the Mexican Chilango Taqueria; La Casita on the Marina, among others. There’s never a dull moment when visiting Casa de Campo—this sprawling resort will keep you busy every second of your cherished honeymoon. F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 1 1 7

The Colony Palm Beach 561.655.5430 • thecolonypalmbeach.com Situated steps from both Worth Avenue and the beach, the pink-hued Colony Hotel attracts visitors to the island with the welcoming staff and vibrant colors that define the hotel’s playful and energetic vibe. Consistent with this atmosphere, visitors can also find the monkey mascot, Johnnie Brown, all over the grounds. The newly designed lobby coined The Living Room evokes a homey feel, with breathtaking bespoke wallpaper designed by de Gournay. In addition to the guest rooms and suites decked in Palm Beach’s palette, the hotel boasts several villas—each with its own decorative scheme, with the newest being the 1,000 square-foot Villa Aralia, designed by Mark D. Sikes. Couples staying at the hotel can enjoy the pool, dinner at Swifty’s (one of the hottest reservations on the island), and the complimentary beach cruisers, or walk to the best

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+33 4 93 61 39 01 • oetkercollection.com Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc was built as a grand hotel in 1870 by Le Figaro’s founder, Auguste De Villemessant, to attract those looking for a romantic escape on the French Riviera. For the past 150 years, the hotel—now part of Oetker Collection—has maintained its popularity as an elegant summer destination for couples and families to soak up the sun and fragrant Mediterranean air in the South of France. The hotel features 118 stately guestrooms and spacious suites equipped with terraces that overlook the gardens. Guests can enjoy the property’s country club facilities and amenities, including the beautifully maintained clay tennis courts, spa treatments by La Prairie, and the world-famous saltwater infinity pool. Dining options include Eden-Roc Grill for lunch and dinner, Eden-Roc Restaurant for lunch, and Louroc Restaurant for dinner. The hotel is excited to soon reveal its new experiences for the 2022 summer season.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island 888.728.3029 • conradmaldives.com A pioneer in “barefoot luxury,” this twin-island resort offers romantic seclusion in the majestic Maldives. After an extensive multi-million dollar transformation, the resort is preparing for a grand relaunch this February to showcase its new experiences and refreshed interiors. The updates include revitalized water villas with stylish new interiors designed for couples and honeymooners, makeovers of its three restaurants and bars, a renovated Kids Club, and a new adults-only gym, spa, and Teens Club. Conrad Maldives is also home to the world’s first-ever undersea restaurant, as well as the first undersea residence, the Muraka, which is nestled in a private area of the shimmering lagoon and comes complete with 24-hour butler service and a private chef.

Royal Mansour Marrakech +212 (0) 529 80 80 80 • royalmansour.com The Royal Mansour far surpasses traditional expectations of hotel excellence and has long been a destination for travelers seeking privacy with convenient access to Marrakesh’s cultural icons. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travelers the unique concept of a medina within a medina. Upon entering, guests will be wowed

features lush gardens. Rooms and suites have been replaced by luxurious riads, and the corridors by winding alleyways. Guests can relax at Le Jardin, where a swimming pool is surrounded by lush vegetation, fountains, sunbeds, and private pavilions, or enjoy a meal at one of the fine dining restaurants. The Nest—a new private experience elevated 14 feet above the gardens with uninterrupted views of the city and the Koutoubia Mosque’s Atlas tower—has been a favorite among honeymooners.

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by the hotel’s traditional architecture, which incorporates elements of an authentic media and

Ocean House, Watch Hill 855.678.0364 • oceanhouseri.com The last of the grand Victorian-era hotels in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Ocean House is step back in time to an era of refined elegance, paying homage to New England’s golden age. Perched high on the bluffs with its iconic yellow facade overlooking the Atlantic, the hotel has maintained the character and charm of its storied past but has been completely updated with modern amenities. Accommodations range from guest rooms to suites, and the property features restaurants that serve local cuisine, and the five-star Oh! Spa. The private beach, where guests can enjoy paddle boarding,

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fishing, and sunset lobster boils, makes Ocean House ideal for summer getaways.

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Villa d’Este, Lake Como +39 031 3481 • villadeste.com Overlooking one of the most romantic lakes in the world, Villa d’Este was originally built as a residence of the aristocracy and opened as a hotel in 1873. The property is surrounded by a wonderful 10-hectare private park. The rooms and suites overlook either the lake or the park and are divided into two buildings: the Cardinal Building and the Queen’s Pavilion. Those overlooking the lake have windows and terraces that provide exceptional views of the marina and boats as they quietly return to shore each evening. For ultimate privacy, couples also have the option to rent one of the property’s 19th-century villas. The magical destination also offers an elegant dining experience at Veranda, a Sporting Club with a spectacular pool that floats over the lake, tennis and squash courts, a fitness center, and an 18-hole golf course

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surrounded by chestnut, birch, and pine woods.

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Kalesma Mykonos +30 22890 77222 • kalesmamykonos.com Set on a hilltop above Ornos Bay just under two miles from Mykonos town, Kalesma is a suite- and villa-only property that just opened its doors in April. The luxury accommodations offer unobstructed lookouts from the private patios, as well as a full-sized personal heated pools set on a lavish hillside. Guests can enjoy a private gym, 24/7 butler service, in-room spa treatments, as well as the hotel’s restaurant, Pere Ubu. Steps from the hotel’s infinity pool, Pere Ubu offers Cycladic specialties, with cheese and fish sourced from nearby islands, and panoramic views of the sea. Here you have the rare opportunity to catch both the sunrise and sunset from the same spot. “Kalesma,” meaning “inviting” in Greek, best describes the ethos of boutique hotel’s staff.

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The Charlotte Inn, Martha’s Vineyard 508.627.4751 • thecharlotteinn.com For couples who want to stay close by, The Charlotte Inn offers old-world ambiance, where tranquility and gracious hospitality meet Edwardian elegance. Tucked away on quiet South Summer Street in Edgartown village, the inn is exquisitely decorated with fine art, English antiques, luxurious linens, and fresh flowers – a romantic reflection of a bygone era. Accommodations include 17 guest rooms and two spacious suites with working fireplaces. Honeymooners can relax in its sophisticated sitting rooms and private gardens, reminiscent of an English manor house, or enjoy French fine dining at The Terrace restaurant. The inn is also conveniently situated minutes from village shops, restaurants, and Edgartown harbor.

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St. Barth +590 (0) 590 297 900 • hotelsbarriere.com

rooms, suites, and bungalows that all face the ocean. It is the only hotel on the island boasting panoramic views of the port of the island’s capital. While on property, guests can experience delectable French cuisine at the renowned Fouquet’s restaurant or spend the day at Spa Diane Barrière in a Zen-inspired setting. Le Carl Gustaf also offers aqua biking, with the bikes installed in the private plunge pools, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, and electric bikes to explore the beautiful island, all perfect for couples seeking a wellness getaway. Guests can also book a Catamaran daytrip for snorkeling, or spend the day at the hotel’s beach club, Shellona. The resort is situated steps away from the best shops and restaurants on the island.

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Claridge’s, London +44 (0)20 7107 8862 • claridges.co.uk Set in the heart of Mayfair since the 1850s, Claridge’s has consistently been a favorite among royals, movie stars, statesmen, CO U RTE S Y O F C L A R I D G E ’ S J U S T I N D E S O U Z A

fashion designers, and global dignitaries. The hotel is an art deco icon known for its glamorous design, inspiring dining, and impeccable service. As well as being among the most spacious in London, each room and suite is beautifully designed and furnished with regal grandeur, complete with thoughtful, luxurious touches. The restaurants and bars—both old and new—have maintained a dedicated roster of customers who consistently return for classic cocktails in Claridge’s Bar, more innovative creations in The Painter’s Room, or the iconic Afternoon Tea in The Foyer and Reading Room. ◆

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ANNABEL’S CELEBRATES RUSSIAN OLD NEW YEAR IN LONDON TO CELEBRATE Russian Old New Year, Annabel’s hosted its annual dinner party in the Garden & Rose Room for members and guests to welcome in 2022. The staff donned traditional Russian costumes and the interiors were covered in thousands of sparkling crystals. Partygoers, including Tatiana Kharchylava, Anna Durox-Danner, and Oksana Rodko, enjoyed a themed menu with plenty of vodka and caviar, as well as live entertainment from folk dancers, Kvatro, Bar Markovich, DJ Sergy, and DJ Lica. u F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 2 1 2 7

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by every definition the wedding of the year, if not the decade. When the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came out on to that same balcony to another screaming crowd of thousands, even Prince William was taken aback, saying, “Oh, wow!” (and that’s not counting the two billion people watching worldwide). When the couple shared its first public peck, the crowd decided that this time the kiss was too short and chanted, “Kiss again! Kiss again!” And, in another crowd-pleasing moment, the couple kissed a second time, and history was made on the balcony, again. — Georgina Schaeffer Clockwise from top left: After their nuptials, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 2011; Prince Charles and Princess Diana started the tradition in 1981; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss outside of St. George’s Chapel in Windsor in 2018; Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank kiss outside of St. George’s Chapel in 2018.

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IT SEEMS LIKE A TIME-HONORED tradition now, but prior to 1981, there had never been a royal balcony kiss. That year, six hundred thousand people lined the streets of London with an unprecedented television audience of 750 million viewers tuning in to watch the fairy-tale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. When the Prince and Princess of Wales emerged on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, they were greeted by their subjects with the chant of “Kiss! Kiss!” The story goes that Prince Charles wanted none of the crowd’s antics and, according to The Daily Mail, said, “I’m not going to do that caper. They’re going to try and get us to kiss.” Diana, true to her People’s Princess style, is reported to have said back, “Well, how about it?” And in a crowd-pleasing moment the couple kissed, the protocol was abandoned, and a new tradition began. The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was

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Articles inside

SOCIAL CALENDAR The best upcoming galas and luncheons in New York and Palm Beach

YOUNG AND THE GUEST LIST Partying with PYTs at Annabel’s in London. by brooke murray

SNAPSHOT Crowds cheer for the famous kiss at royal weddings. by georgina sChaeffer

AUDAX Mortimer’s: Moments in Time revisits the fabled society café. by Jamie maCguire

SCIENCE Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach toasts 60 years

SHOPPING Experience glamour and good times at Third Street South in the heart of Old Naples

REAL ESTATE Forté on Flagler, a luxury condominium tower in West Palm Beach, sets 2024 delivery

FRESH FINDS February is for romance—and great gifts. by brooke murray anD elizabeth meigher

BOOKS Rizzoli’s Etertaining in Style is no ordinary cookbook. by hilary geary ross

ACADEMIA Palm Beach Day Academy celebrates its 100th year. by elizabeth meigher

HARRY BENSON Our photographer captures Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1966

EVENTS Braman Motorcars recently welcomed guests for a preview of new Bentley models

TAKI Vaccines perform worse against Omicron—but it’s no big deal. by taki theoDoraCoPulos