MGR’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST PALM BEACH LIFE

Hiding from the northeast cold and ready for a bustling winter season in Palm Beach? We feel you. Our resident Palm Beach columnist Michael Gregson Reinert suggests five ways to

make the most of it. BY MICHAEL GREGSON REINERT

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’Tis the season for another season! As New York’s elite and chic flock to Palm Beach for fashion, art, and fun, I find myself with a busy calendar. Here are my tips and tricks to navigating the highlights of PB in the months ahead.

TIP #1: Swifty’s is a Must-Book

Book Swifty’s for Monday night trivia. You won’t be disappointed! I suggest ordering the Spicy Socialite cocktail and keeping things hot! For my vegan friends, check out the chickpea fritters. They’re like a Southern hush puppy but vegan and healthy (allegedly)! Word on the Avenue is Swifty’s New Year’s Eve party will be the best one ever, especially with the 2022 Palm Beach Coconuts Ball being canceled.

Aerin Lauder, Reinert, Sarah Wetenhall Reinert and guests at The Colony NYE 2021

TIP #2: Splurging and Spending

Up your credit limit, book an Uber Black, and head straight to the Royal Poinciana Plaza! Everything from YSL to Hermès to Assouline can be found in what’s known as a “jewel box oasis” in the heart of Palm Beach. Pro tip: Snag a bottle of rosé from Virginia Philip—I recommend Rock Angel by Whispering Angel—and rosé all day!

TIP #3: Packing for Palm Beach is an Art

The glory days of Lilly Pulitzer are in the past. Ladies, just grab a chic caftan from one of your trips to Capri with designer slides, frosted lipstick, and some enameled jewelry—preferably from David Webb. Gentlemen, pack two things: a tuxedo and a bathing suit, and you’re good to go.

TIP #4: Indulge in a Few Cocktails and Some Culture

Because Palm Beach is known for overindulgence, cocktails seem to flow freely! I highly recommend adding a bit of culture to your drinking routine. Start with the Society of the Four Arts, then stop at the Norton Museum of Art, and finish with a stop at the Historical Association of Palm Beach County. Make sure to document your cultured activities on social media to balance out your libation intake perception on da Gram.

Reinert, Irina and Max Eicke, Cory Johnson, Jen Ceballos, Jordan Kanegis, Brooke Kosinski TIP #5: Always Be Social Media Acceptable

If you meet a cute guy on Raya and he invites you to the Everglades Club, the Bath & Tennis Club, or the Beach Club, make sure to leave your phone at home. Show some discretion and save your thirst-trap content for Sant Ambroeus in front of a bowl of cacio e pepe. You’ll thank me later. ■