Metropolitan Palm Beach April 2021

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CONTENTS APRIL 2021 COVER 58 Mara Martin: Model Mom

FASHION 24 26 66 72

Anat Fritz The Queens Gambit: Retro Chic Fashion Cheryl Capobianco: Tiki Hat® Val Du Grace

ENTERTAINMENT 20 Margaret Bastick Luce 48 Luxury Destinations 78 SuperCar Week 2021 92 Southampton Inn 108 Spring Training Baseball

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34 Stage Chef Pushkar Marathe 38 Laurie-Beth Robbins 86 Antoinette Cialdella: FineWine 007 90 Lorna Day 104 Marie Belle Luxury Chocolate

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CONTENTS APRIL 2021 LIVING 18 102 106 110 112

Flower Power Daily Manners that Matter Most A Major League Love - Domenic Melillo Dr. Ken Grey: Holistic Physican Dr. Lisa Levy

PROFILE 32 Jason Liberty: Royal Caribbean Group 40 Henry Flagler: History of the Palm Beaches 56 Kelly O’Shea: Public Relations 68 Lita Cline: Smalltown Girl with Big Dreams 100 Liv Hanna: Singer/Songwriter 103 Gerard Senehi: Mentalist 105 Katie Rush 113 Barbella Box

ART FORM 44 82 83 84 88 114

Erotic Reel: Luciana Pampalone Jose Trujillo Nick Ghafari Ann Lawlor Annie Watt Gallery Biba

SOCIAL 94 International Polo Club Palm Beach 98 Wellington Polo 116 Camilla Webster 118 Mar-a-Lago 119 Worth Avenue 120 Lieba Nesis

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE PUBLISHER’S NOTE

ne belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes in five years. - Tom Wolfe

“You set a goal to be the best and then you work hard every hour of every day, “We become brave by doing brave acts.” - Aristotle w York City has always been a city striving of heroes. to reach that goal.” - Don Shula

oesn’t take a pandemic or a terrorist attack September there 11, 2001is to this iswail a city of heroes Every day on in Manhattan therealize haunting of the ambulance siren announcing another Greetings and welcome to our inaugural issue of Metropolitan Palm Beach. A magazine that’s been many years in the making. d fighters. Our fire department, ourcovid-19 police, our doctors and nurses, business andNYC hospitals where brave healthcare patient being rushed byour firstsmall responders to owners, overworked porations even our cultural institutions will not be kept down no matter what the crisis.

This city isso much workers risk their lives to try to save other New Yorkers.

Right now humanity engaged an epic I’m Chase Backer, the publisher of Metropolitan Palm Beach. Palm Beach has to offer.isThe sunshine,in beaches, restaurants, stores, t only the epicenter of the world it isstruggle the melting pot and great American experiment in action.

A city to survive a merciless enemy.

Right now there is fear of the unknown and fear of what weis do boats, and cars-- but most of all, the people. The people of Palm Beach have a certain aura of contentment. There a more relaxed ere people from all corners of the globe have togethermounts to Manhattan. live together, work together, speakaction know.

But ascome and the the world to shelter-in there feel here than inthe thepressure Hamptons or But current there’s stillreality just asforces much and excitement.

Where elseare but still in Palm Beach can ely, worship freely and say to the rest of the world-itwho canfeel be someone spend a at adone. boat show or polo match, or an afternoon with the recent President of the the United States, and dinner those among usmorning the pull to be brave for others.

To provide hope.

The heroes, parents, at a families, five-star restaurant?

Florida isof thriving.

Governor to help rebuild economy and there is renewed hope for the the workers—all us areThe finding newis working ways tohard adapt and helpthe carry the load, to check better days. must go on. As a city, as a countryin as world. and neighbors and to engage in small acts of kindness to let everyone we come into onafriends contact with, while social distancing, know that somehow we will all get through this. This unique Our cover star Mara MartinMagazine is a Palm Beach resident is not onlywho beautiful bright but also a staunch advocate for must find our collective and individual strength to persevere during this global pandemic andare toand issue of Metropolitan focuses onwho some folks trying hard to make a difference likemother’s Dr. rights.

We are so honored to bring you her story and those of some other local insiders and personalities who are fascinating in their rk together as a global communityJanette to combat and conquer Covid-19.and At Metropolitan Nesheiwat, an emergency family doctorMagazine who offers tips to follow CDC Guidelines and stay own right.

People here in Palm Beach might seem more relaxed but still waters run deep. Here you will find the best of the best. Bill Gates to Tiger are trying to do our part to informsafe andduring inspirethis during these difficulttime. days.

We will this the soul of an artist who has turned unprecedented Cover girlget Juliethrough Mintz shares Woods and beyond. Some of the smartest, most successful, and self-actualized individuals on the planet. Here you will find thoughtgether. her struggles with isolation into beautiful music while photographer Lotenberg offers a new leaders, business titans, captains of industry, all hanging out at the pool, the tennisJillcourt, golf course, or inus shiny automobiles cruising perspective on New York City during our most difficult challenge. along Worth Avenue. Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, and the surrounding areas and residents inspire me and our hard-working r cover star is Paul Teutul Sr. The popular patriarch of American Chopper.

What terrific staff to tell their stories, explore, make new friends andado what guy! we do best—arguably better than any other luxury magazine in the eck out our social media platform New where Paul Sr. will share BTS video and the secrets to creating Yorkers are staying inside these days but that doesn’t arewant giving We know of world, entertain, inform and delight. Our readers are what matter the mean most towe us. We yourup. experience withthe ourrest magazines to be mazing motorcycles and discuss thethe challenges of being a good Paulthought-provoking, Sr.’s with worthwhile, enjoyable, thrilling, We want to tell York the stories that youAndrew want to be told and country and theunpredictable, world aredad. watching andrelationship rooting forand usresonant. ashis we listen to New Governor the ones you aren’t expecting.

Every we’ll give you luxury and fashion, ns has always been one of the mostCuomo fascinating aspects of updates his TVmonth show.

Inthe the worlds of beauty andbeauty and health, art and culture, travel and fine dining provide regular from battlefront.

—andwith the types profiles, features, cover stories Metropolitan and 25A renowned in magazine circles globally as ury, Dorota Wallace is leading the way newoftechniques andand procedures tothat helphave hermade guests look one of the most trend-setting, coffee-table magazines inand the world. mazing and enjoy the very best in post-operative care.

Every night atbeautiful, 7pm a noise can beelegant, heardedgy, frominspirational open windows in skyscrapers apartment buildings across the island of Manhattan - wild cheers, pots being banged, whistles and cars honking... a We love our readers and love to endeavor toout be artists, the best designers, at what we do. Just like you. Take it from a New Yorker, it’s better in Palm m Venice, Italy to Argentina to Orange County, Yorkwewe have sought cacophony ofNew appreciation across our city to serenade our healthcare and first responder heroes Beach! We are so happy to have this opportunity to celebrate your special community while also providing national and global stories dia personalities, and everyday heroes sharing their efforts to cope with the pandemic and bring aand battling in the trenches... telling them thank you for being brave thank you giving all of us hope of interest. Stay safe. Wear a mask, social distance, and let’s all look after each other.

We are all for in this together —and together we will ile to others. From the world of art,for contributing editor extraordinaire Rachel Vancelette keeps us all a better tomorrow. get through these challenging times! to date on trends in art and jewelry. Another in the spotlight is Robin Kofflerhas with her amazing heartist terrible global Covid-19 pandemic made us realize that yscapes of the greatest city in the world.

Her painting of the Reservoir is simply sublime.

Justoflike New is not Stay safe and stay strong!

Thank yousolidarity for letting usisinto your world joining us in ours. essential for and our for survival.

This state affairs k City in the fall. limited to a country or a continent, and we are today living in We are thrilled to make your acquaintance and welcome you to Metropolitan Palm Beach. a new global reality. Funds are desperately needed for those in oy! communities who have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

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These include friends, creatives in the art and design communities, safe and watch out for each other. medical workers and COVID-19 first responders and many more who day-in and Chase Backer day-out are fighting this global pandemic. V&C have joined forces for a joint Publisher, Metropolitan/25A storytelling initiative between VANCELETTE SIGNATURE® and CHÉRUBINE ® brands to raise both awareness and needed funds for those in communities who have Chase Chase Backer Backer been impacted by the horrific COVID-19 pandemic.

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EDITOR’S NOTE EDITOR’S NOTE

This ain’t no Mudd Club or CBGB I ain’t got time for that now “Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me” Heads, “Life During Wartime” --Talking F. Scott Fitzgerald Ernest Hemingway is quoted as responding somewhat snarkily to F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Yes, they have more money!”

It’s September and the Yankees and Mets are playing ball and giving New Yorkers and sports fans a much-needed sense of normalcy. School is back in session and our City continues to show signs that we are tough and smart and kind.

Some years ago, our publisher, Chase Backer became enamored with the very same larger-than-life Long Island mansions that first

We wear our masks and social distance and continue on with our lives cautiously optimistic that inspired Fitzgerald to write of Jay Gatsby and East Egg. A successful builder and entrepreneur who likes to act boldly and think bigger we will eventually make it through this pandemic thanks in large part to the endless courage of our always, Chase knew that a premier luxury magazine dedicated to these magnificent properties and to the remarkable individuals frontline heroes.

who inhabited them, would be the stuff that dreams are made of. That vision, that green light at the end of the dock, would lead Chase to publish 25A Magazine and then Metropolitan and now, finally and inevitably, Metropolitan Palm Beach. When people New York lost some legendary figures recently with the passing of New York Mets Hall of Fame speak of our Publisher, it is often the way Fitzgerald’s flappers and partygoers would trade information and gossip about Gatsby.

pitcher Tom Seaver and respected journalist and writer Pete Hamill. They now belong to the annals of New York’s rich history.

Those who get to know Chase will tell you he is a visionary, a dreamer, a realist and maverick, a gentleman and risk-taker who loves to live life to the fullest. Chase dares to dream bigger than most, and his magazines are a reflection of that daring. As Chase The current issue has a little bit of everything from American Chopper star Paul Teutul Sr. who confided to me earlier today, he can sometimes be a little too unfiltered. But that authenticity and confidence are what make Chase invited our publisher Chase Backer into his garage at Orange County Choppers to talk about Backer who he is. Chase is a born leader, but it is his compassion for others, that defines him as a man, a father (Chase’s brilliant motorcycles and life to a new player in Manhattan’s luxury beauty business in the form of Dorota daughter Jaime is our Associate Publisher!) and an advocate for those talented and inspirational souls that enlighten the pages of Wallace and her Berry Blonde Spa. Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz takes readers on a trip our magazines and share their inner greatness and passion with our readers. So, if this letter is about our publisher Chase and his down memory lane to the Bowery section of New York where a little club called CBGB would be goal to entertain, inform and delight, it also a story about love and respect. A love for our new Metropolitan Palm Beach readers, home to The Ramones, Talking Heads, Television, Blondie, The New York Dolls and Patti Smith to and respect for your special community.

name just a few. The Drummer’s new autobiography offers incredible anecdotes and memories of the New York City music scene that would eventually travel across the pond to England to inspire It’s no secret that the best, the brightest, and the wealthiest can often be found in Manhattan, the Hamptons, and Palm Beach. We the birth of Punk Music. A full, no-holds-barred interview with Frantz about former band members all know a Gatsby or two. The very rich are different from you and me. But aside from being intimidating Masters of the Universe, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison will be something to look forward to in October. they can also be the wisest, most philanthropic, and kindest people you’ll ever meet. We look forward to sharing their stories with Fall is the best time of the year in New York City. There is excitement and change and hope. Wishing our Metropolitan Palm Beach readers while also spotlighting many other wonderful talents in this and coming issues. Art world that New Yorkers continue to show the rest of the world that no crisis is too big for the fighters and connector Rachel Vancelette has rallied 100+ top contemporary artists to help fight covid with ArtXPuzzles: Puzzles with Purpose. heroes that make up our Metropolis. That together we shall overcome. Together we shall heal.

Laurie Beth Robbins offers gourmet food for thought. Jill Brooke’s Fleurs De Villes floral sculptures in Miami entrance. Designer Anat Together we shall rise again.

Fritz unveils the hats that Golden Globe-winning actress Anya Taylor Joy introduced to 60 million American households on the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit, with the help of our fashion editor/celebrity stylist Ty-Ron Mayes and model Lita Cline. Features Editor Jadan Stay Safe. Be strong. Be kind.

Horyn will be all over Palm Beach in the coming months making new friends.

With your kind help, dear readers, we’ve only just begun! As we get through this pandemic together let us remain vigilant, smart, Adam kind, and look after each other. Wear a mask, social distance. Be safe and stay strong! Thank you Kluger and enjoy this very special Editor in Chief, Metropolitan inaugural issue of Metropolitan Palm Beach. We look forward to your kind guidance and feedback and welcome you to be part of the Metropolitan family.

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Adam Kluger Editor in Chief, Metropolitan/25, Metropolitan Palm Beach

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Publisher Chase Backer Editor-in-Chief Adam Kluger Assistant Publisher Jaime Backer Art Director Susan Canalizo Associate Editor Margaret Bastick Luce Assistant Editor Willy Nichter Copy Editor Sean Buttimer Special Projects Editor Norah Bradford Lifestyle Editor Elizabeth Langevin Cover Editor Adam Kluger Features Editor Jadan Horyn Luxury Editor Stephanie L. Howitt Editor at Large | Art, Culture & Fashion Rachel Vancelette Fashion Photographer Matt Licari Profiles Editor Alexandra Appino-Tabone Social Editor Clara Morgan Food Editor Andrea Correale Nutrition Editor Lindsay Brustein Rosen, M.S., R.D., CDN Gold Coast Writer Monica Randall Digital Media Director Nancy Molina Make-up Peggy Mackey Interns John Pierre, Jolie Hudson Contributors Rachel Vancelette, D.D. Rice, Paul Prince, Peter Elston, Johnny Angel, Harry White, Victoria Crosby Contributing Photographers Matt Licari, Rene Bernal, tama66, pixel2013, Michael Gaida, Benno Klandt, Michael Paniccia, Jay Mathews, Filip Shobot, Chris Carroll, Lenny Stucker, Patrick McMullan, MA , Tom Fitzgerald and Pam Deutchman, Sandy Ramirez, Jan Klier, Mitchel Gray, Paul Prince, Kristiina Wilson

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Fleurs de Villes

The Fleurs de Villes girls, Tina Barkley and Karen Marshall, pulled off another success with 26 pop up flower installations and sculptures decorating the Bal Harbour shopping area in Miami, Florida.

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Flower Power Daily

By Jill Brooke

The cameras were clicking and the smiles were beaming as the public oohed and aahed over the creative talents of some of Florida’s most inspiring floral artists interpreting the theme of supporting breast cancer research. Many retail stores now are creating floral sculptures and installations which become catnip to the public and enhance their brand too. In fact, the Bride Candy’s extraordinary peacock with feathery soft pink plumes became the go-to place for Instagram moments.

it was also accessorized with a pearl necklace of white hypericum berries. The rainbow of multicolored blooms infused in this creation was like a kaleidoscope of good karma and the headdress was also happy and chic.

they used coconut husk to illustrate new growth of hair and then a crown of hair blooming out of the scalp to show how a better tomorrow is around the corner. Loved the use of coconut shells as well in the dress and the dark calla lilies and garnet roses.

Notice the detail of how she is looking at the mirror which the artist said is a message to encourage appreciating and reflecting on life this year no matter what comes your way.

In the category of Most Realistic design, Gilded Group Decor created this mannequin sponsored

by Chopard. The judges loved the intricacy of the braided bodice. Many artists chose to use rose petals or pressed orchids, but this braided bodice was simply and elegant as was the flow of the dress.

In the category of Best in Show, Aniska Creations won for this fab floral dress with zebra print top made of preserved fern in black and white - that matched the shoes. Her skirt complimented the animal print with hot pink roses that were finished with step grass to emulate the appearance of ostrich feathers. Cool right? Also liked how this mother-daughter team inverted a rose as an earring. Nice touch don’t you think? Turns out Anais Vivas was a pop singer in Venezuela before joining her mom’s floral business.

Artists get inspiration from many sources. I loved how Luxury Design Miami looked at this Lafayette jacket and built the whole concept around it. The strips of greenery used in the poncho pants - which is trending - was so inspired and this outfit felt modern and fun.

So chic isn’t it?

In the category of Most Original design, the winner was Hayal Flowers sponsored by the Fisher Island Community which raised $1.4 million to help those impacted by th-e pandemic. And here they are sponsoring a floral sculpture since flowers have been such a soothing comforting elixir to so many this year.

Wearing a modern jumpsuit and a skirt made of colorful tropical palms, lush roses and anthurium,

Speaking of creativity, we all know that one of the emotional triggers of the disease is when one loses their hair. Check out how Raphael Lopez and Harrison Gabor created a blowdryer out of dried bunny tail and moss to tell a story. In this sculpture,

Another jaw-popping beautiful exhibit was this one from La Feterie sponsored by Whispering Angel. The blue hydrangeas at the bottom were used since the company’s farm Chateau d”Esclans is lined with rows of memorable blue hydrangeas.

The hundreds of roses in the skirt were of different sizes, small, big, white ivory and pink, to reflect how everyone can be affected. The dress was glamorous with in its design but the wings were purposely expansive. After all, we need angels in our lives to get through any challenge, flowers to cheer us up and inspire us and we also need on occasion a nice sparkling glass of rose or champagne.

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Margaret Bastick Luce

If You Haven’t, You Should

Each issue I want to bring to you experiences both bold and benign, lux and leisure, for long-time residents and transplants alike. The Palm Beaches have much to offer, and I want to be your personal guide. Follow me as we begin this journey together because if you haven’t, you should.

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Sport: For those coming down for a jaunt to South Florida, there is nothing like landing and getting right into the water. Immersing yourself right away, taking in the sun and sport.

For those looking for some adventure, chart a course for Blue Line Surf shop in Jupiter to rent A paddleboard and cruise down the intercoastal. https://www.bluelinesurf.com/ Be sure to lunch at Guanabanas to set the relaxed mood just right. You will feel at home in your board shorts and flip-flops.https://www.guanabanas.com/ Travel: For those locals looking to get away from it all - post-pandemic, head to Connemara National Park, located in the west of Ireland. There you can climb Diamond Hill. Standing alone rising above the emerald fields of Ireland, the views of the valley are mesmerizing. With extended daylight due to its northerly latitude, you can take your time and experience the magic of dusk and the surprising wind that sweeps in as the sun sets below the verdant green landscape. https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/ Luxe: If you haven’t, you should: reboot your skin with a Vivace radio frequency and micro-needling treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin, leaving you ready for your selfie without a filter from Laser Skin and Wellness with two convenient locations in Palm Beach Gardens and Lake Worth. https://www.laserskinsolutions.com/ Daily Affirmation If you haven’t yet today, you should take a breath and just be still. Focus on your breathing and be present.

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EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN:

Meet Anat Fritz

DESIGNER, CREATIVE, RENAISSANCE WOMAN

By Adam Kluger Editor’s Note: Anat Fritz is no stranger to the readers of Metropolitan/25A. Anat galloped onto our pages like Lady Godiva (her “nude lady on a horse” fashion photo still graces our website: Metmagny.com) and has introduced us to her many talents as a perfume maker, Vegan Chef, clothing designer, health/lifestyle advocate and entrepreneur. Serendipitously, Anat has even found a way to bring her sense of fashion, style and whimsy to the hit Netflix show Queen’s Gambit! Ms. Fritz is not only a once in a lifetime talent, she is a multi-faceted woman who wears many hats! -AK Just when I was thinking about designing hats again, after having been focused on my perfume line and creative direction for the past 15 years, one of my hat collection pieces I created 16 years ago, miraculously showed up in a Queen’s Gambit scene.

That crocheted hat was a actually a big success— 16 years ago! I sold that collection throughout Europe to many luxury boutiques and department stores. It just so happened that the costume designer for Queen’s Gambit had purchased my green hat back then and had it ever since. Isn’t it crazy that this hat was still in good shape, well, good enough to crown Anya Taylor Joy’s head in that pivotal scene? Good quality is timeless I guess!

It was a nice confirmation for me to finally pick up my crochet needle again, just as I had planned to do anyway. Sometimes - no - all the time, divine timing and orchestration is at work.

A force that shapes our destiny in the most colorful ways. You can’t make this stuff up! It also shows me that beauty fades but true style and class does prevail. This beautiful photoshoot by Uber-talented stylist Ty-Ron Mayes and amazing photographer Udo Spreitzenbarth shows that this collection still rocks, not only in 2005 but even more so in 2021. And Lita Cline, the model: what a timeless cutie! Seeing this collection interpreted by these three gives me living proof!

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Fast forward: needless to say, get ready for a relaunch. I am so inspired to bring that ‘old’ - now 16 years later I guess we can call it ‘vintage’ collection - out of the closet again. It will be available in the next few weeks via www.anatfritz.com and of course on instagram @anatfritzdesign . I just finished the photoshoot for the website with photographer Will Shargo and my new dig-out Cayetano Amato, who I am collaborating with on the trajectory on the Anat Fritz brand. Lots of cool things to come!

One last funny detail: just as I love it, my original producer as well as the original yarn supplier from 16 years ago are on board again as well - Sustainability at its best, right?

Photographer: Will Shargo www.anatfritz.com instagram: @anatfritzdesign

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Actress Anya Taylor Joy’s Golden Globe - winning performance in the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit inspires a retro-chic fashion trend featuring hats by Anat Fritz

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The Queens Gambit Look

By Ty-Ron Mayes Photos by Udo Spreitzenbarth Inspired by the Queen’s Gambit make-up look from the hit series? Well, my name is Ty-Ron Mayes and I am going to help you take that look all the way to the runway! Together we will reimagine the look of yesterday and transform it into the world of tomorrow by taking it to the next level! Try a dash of Edie Sedgwick, three scoops of Beth Harmon, a sprinkle of Barbarella and a huge serving of Twiggy and voila! You just took your beauty and catapulted your look to out of this world proportions!

Do not do your foundation. You will start with your eyes first. After priming your eyes, take your favorite black eye pencil and lightly sketch out your liner.

Divide your eyes into three sections. Top lash line, bottom lash line and eye socket. For clarity, the “TyRon Mayes Eye” is three eyeliner treatments in one!

Start by carefully drawing your first eyeliner treatment, “The Doe Eye.” This is a classic eyeliner shape made famous by Audrey Hepburn. Make sure you angle the point to tilt your eye and give it a lift. Next, create bold lines in the socket of your eyes. This is your, “Deep Set Eye”, which is done by tracing the top eye sockets. This exaggerated eyeliner treatment was made famous

by Edie Sedgwick. The third liner treatment is your, “Bottom Liner.” We know the bottom liner was pretty much made famous by Supermodel Twiggy. Just like Twiggy, instead of drawing the liner on the bottom of your lash line, move that line down a scosche. This will create the illusion of larger eyes by lining your eyes below the lash line. Now that all of your lines are in place, connect all three of your lines together in the outer corners of your eyes. This will give your eyes a tilted, wide eye effect.

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Take a q-tip and dip it into some make-up remover.

Make sure all of your lines are clean and both eyes are balanced. Symmetry is key here. Fill your eyelids with a metallic eyeshadow and layer that with a metallic liquid eyeshadow. This will give your eyes that extra sparkle when you blink. Now here is the fun part.

Retrace all of those lines with liquid liner for depth and richness. Let them dry before you open your eyes.

You don’t want the liquid liner to migrate into places that it doesn’t belong.

This is where your eyes will come alive. Use three sets of eyelashes! Yes, I said three sets of lashes!

Carefully detach the lashes from their cases and take a measurement. You may need to cut the false lashes according to your particular eye shape. Here is a big

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industry secret! Wiggle and bend your falsies so that you can reshape your falsies from the manufacturer’s package shape into a shape that will easily mold into your eye shape. I call this modeling your lash.

Start with black eyelash glue and add a thin strip of glue onto your lash strips. You must have a very thin application because glue can be a tad bit messy.

Then go back and add an extra micro dollop of glue on the outer corners of your falsies. The extra dollops will assure proper adhesions to the corners of your eyes. Let them dry down a bit. You need them to be a little sticky before you apply them. Grab your tweezers when applying your lashes. While looking in the mirror, tilt your head back and look down you nose like a snooty bitch. I hope you are laughing.

This head position will allow you to see the groove of where the eyelid ends and your natural eyelashes begin. Angle each lash strip into the groove so your natural eyelashes receive the lash strip and integrates with your real eyelashes. Once they are in place, take an eyelash curler and gently curl your real eyelashes with the falsies for a seamless appearance.

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Now it’s time to add the bottom lashes or “Twiggies” as they were called because Twiggy drew her eyelashes on the bottom of her lids. But, we will recreate them with a real three dimensional lash strip worn upside down. Remember you are borrowing from the Edie Sedgwick and Twiggy era. So, you do not want to apply the lashes on the lash line. You want to apply the lashes to the augmented liner line.

Your beautiful eyeliner strokes that were just below your natural lash line. Repeat the glue and wiggle treatment and when your lash strips are sticky, apply they eyelashes to your new lash line. Wow! Did your eyes just open up or what?

This next step is not for the faint of heart. You will literally take your eyes to a place where no woman has gone before! Add the final lash strip to your deep set eye socket line. This will give you the look of MEGA EYES! And with a few swipes of mascara on the top and bottom lashes, your eyes will be an explosion of blooming, high impact, mega lashes! Apply your make-up around you eyes remembering to stay with a neutral palette including nude lips, tons of contour and a pinch of luminizer on the high points of your cheek bones. I promise, you will be the talk of the party!

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE:

Jason Liberty, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Royal Caribbean Group

By Norah Bradford

Jason Liberty is executive vice president and chief financial officer for Royal Caribbean Group, responsible for overseeing the company’s Treasury, Accounting, Corporate, Strategic and Revenue Planning, Corporate Development, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Legal, Port Operations, Deployment, Internal Audit and Investor Relations.

Since joining the company in 2005, Liberty held several senior management positions. He was appointed senior vice president of Finance and Strategy, responsible for Treasury, Strategic and Corporate Planning, Investor Relations and Deployment and before that served as vice president of Corporate and Strategic Planning, in charge of Corporate, Capital and Strategic Planning, Energy Management, Revenue Planning and Systems and Insurance.

Liberty was a senior manager with the accounting firm KPMG LLP, before he joined Royal Caribbean Group.

Mr. Liberty earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School. In addition, Mr. Liberty holds degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Miami School of Business and Indiana University, Bloomington, Kelley School of Business, respectively.

Liberty lives in Weston, Florida, with his wife Erica and their four children.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a cruise vacation company that owns three global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, its brands operate 58 ships with an additional 15 on order as of December 21, 2020.

Royal Caribbean International is known for driving innovation at sea and has continuously redefined cruise vacationing since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel and pushes the envelope of what is possible on a cruise ship. Onboard, the global cruise line has debuted countless industry “firsts” – such as rock climbing, ice skating and surfing at sea – to capture the imagination of families and adventurous vacationers alike. Throughout, guests sail on exciting itineraries to some of the world’s most popular destinations and enjoy Royal Caribbean’s friendly and engaging service.

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Celebrity Cruises exists because they believe in opening up the world. They know that travel makes us better—every one of us. They’re here to help vacationers understand the value of travel. Their cruises encourage people to sail beyond their own borders and expand their horizons. The company’s iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, the mark of contemporary spaces that are at once coolly sophisticated and warmly inviting. Where the culinary experience is influenced by global cuisines and designed by Michelin-starred chef. Where staff provides seamless and intuitive service that’s both personal and unobtrusive. Where everything is designed to provide unparalleled luxury cruise vacations for travelers of every age. Their fourteen award-winning ships offer unique experiences in more than 300 destinations on all seven continents.

Silversea is committed to making voyages unforgettable by taking guests to the most beautiful destinations on the planet in the comfort and elegance that they deserve. Silversea’s small luxury ships are designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery while indulging mind and body in the most lavish surroundings imaginable. All accommodations are spacious, ocean-view suites that include butler service, and most include private verandas. Silversea voyages and cruise expeditions sail to over 900 destinations on all seven continents, more than any other cruise line. www.royalcaribbeangroup.com

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Revolution of Flavour: A Conversation with Stage Chef Pushkar Marathe

By Jadan Horyn

Flavor is that elusive characteristic to describe yet alluringly simple to identify. It breaks across the palette like fireworks: bright, bold, fresh, with heat or tang. It is something that opens minds and breaks down cultural barriers. Flavor is after all what caused our European forebears to venture to parts unknown in search of spices to season their bland daily fare.

Today, foodies are always on the search to find new and inventive flavors and the creators behind them.

Often in hip neighborhoods or posh places, these cultivators of cuisine become cultural centers all their own. PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens is an unusual locale for such an establishment yet it is where you can find Chef Pushkar Marathe at Stage (pronounced STAAHJ).

Stage is the brainchild of general manager Andy Dugard (right), a native of Liverpool, England, and Chef Pushkar Marathe (left) native of Nagpur, India.

Marathe previously worked at Ghee in Miami, a twotime James Beard-nominated restaurant. These two friends and collaborators saw Palm Beach as an area in South Florida ripe for a culinary revolution. I spoke with Andy and Chef Pushkar on Covid, cuisine, and community.

JH: PGA Boulevard seems an unlikely place for a bold inventive restaurant. Why this location?

Chef Pushkar: Well, economics of course. But we realized a majority of our clients were coming from North Palm Beach, from Singer Island, from Jupiter Island. Most are very well-traveled and they are open to a concept that they may get in a more cosmopolitan city such as New York or Miami.

They know good food, but there weren’t a whole lot of options. Most people were hesitant to open this kind of concept because they weren’t sure the community would be interested.

JH: Yet you survived the worst 2020 had to offer.

Chef Pushkar: Yes, we were open for a few short weeks before the statewide shutdown order. Thankfully, we made a buzz. People wanted our food. We pivoted to takeout. And put curries on the menu.

I didn’t want to put curries on the menu. This isn’t an Indian restaurant, it’s a flavor restaurant. But we make an incredible butter chicken. People ordered it in droves. I’d say it paid our bills for months.

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JH: You mention curries, after all, you are from India.

What made you passionate about food and flavor?

How has that informed your cuisine?

Chef Pushkar: My father served in the Indian military.

So growing up we traveled and lived all over India.

The north is as different from the south as China is from India. The food, flavors, techniques, language, are all so varied. I had a natural affinity to food and flavors. I learned my love of cooking from my mom.

But I was curious about all the different techniques I saw being used. I would try to do them myself by telling my parents about them in the third person so they didn’t know it was me who was doing it.

vices, you can create the incredible.

The varied complexity of it is fantastic. And then you go back for it and then you’d finish your meal and you’re like, it’s gone. And then he’d come back for it to understand. And that’s like the whole idea of my cooking. It’s like if you do an electrocardiogram, a speed line is dead. But if you have a lot going on, the line is all over the place.

It’s a lot of fun. Do you know what I mean? It’s like a DJ, like how the mix beats. That’s how I look at the food and flavor.

JH: You are changing lives?

JH: (Laugh) What? You didn’t want them to know?

Chef Pushkar: I was just so excited but being a chef was a foreign concept to me and my family.

Chef Pushkar: It’s that experience that brought me to Stage. I want to change lives. Our customers and our employees.

JH: How foreign?

JH: Explain.

Chef Pushkar: Well the first time I left India was for culinary school in Switzerland. I landed and tried smoked salmon. It was revolting, like nothing I ever tried. But I said to myself I am here to learn. To grow. To experience new flavors. After a few weeks I learned to like it and today I make an excellent smoked salmon.

Chef Pushkar: Not only do I want our customers to experience an entirely new flavor experience. I want our employees to experience an entirely new restaurant experience. Gone is the negativity. If you are angry that passes into your food, your staff, your customers. I strive for positivity and extend that to our staff.

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JH: So you expand your palate and skills?

Chef Pushkar: Very much so. Each place I went I learned new flavors and techniques. In Florida, I learned local seafood and citrus; in LA, I learned vegan and Mexican; in the Caymans; and in the Bahamas, I learned tropical bold flavors. My stint in the Middle East brought a whole new variety of spices and methods of cooking. I staged in Peru, and we named Stage as an homage to that touchtone experience.

JH: You are well-traveled, Chef.

Chef Pushkar: Flavor has afforded me a life I would have never known.

JH: Incredible, what is it about flavor that you think changes the experience of those that taste it?

Chef Pushkar: Well, with my food. It’s the salty hits, then you get a little bit of sweetness. Then you might get a little sour and then spice. And then you try another dish, it’s almost like a party. And that’s when you go back for more bites. Cause you don’t understand what it is. So the complexity is there with lots of simple ways of putting it together. You don’t need a hundred ingredients or 15 gradients in a play to make a conflict. But with the right flavors, with the right amount of balance of texture and balance of

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At Stage, we offer full healthcare for our employees.

We did that even with the pandemic. We want to ensure they can afford to care for themselves. We limit hours as much as we can so that people are not overworked. During the pandemic, we sought to keep our employees on as much as possible. You cannot have a family in this business, you cannot have balance in this business. We want to change that.

JH: What you are talking about is revolutionary, isn’t it?

Chef Pushkar: Yes, Yes it Is. Stage distinguishes itself with nearly zero food waste.

If something can be repurposed it becomes a future innovative addition to a food. Chef Pushkar sources fresh produce daily, from local farms and markets.

Farm to table, fishmonger to table, ranch to table.

The ingredients are holistic and carefully selected.

Chef and I spoke at length about the passion he has for food and flavor. He is undoubtedly a rising star in the culinary world. One who invites everyone to join the flavor party and experience it for themselves.

Bon appétit ! https://www.stagepga.com/

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

Laurie-Beth Robbins

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GOURMET CHEF WHO OFFERS FOOD FOR THOUGHT AND PEARLS OF WISDOM

By Adam Kluger Adam: I stumbled on to your FB posts and was immediately fascinated by your combination of Kerouac meets Hip-Hop word-flow and your incredible skill as a gourmet chef- where in this world or some other galaxy did you come from?

Laurie-Beth: So kind! Thank you Adam. I was born and raised in The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont two hours south of Montreal, Canada.

Adam: You stay in such incredible shape and have such a positive view of life, it is such a breath of fresh air in these unprecedented times...how do you do it?

Laurie-Beth: That is gracious and humbling and for which I thank you too. Because of how I eat, (healthful exotic cuisine in mammoth portions albeit only once a day), I am able to eat and drink what I wish. My attitude and view of life is fueled from the vicissitudes of each day. Everything is an opportunity. (To grow, to glow or to go)! EVERYTHING! Adam: Your ability to tell stories and articulate ideas is so next-level, have you ever thought of performing a one-woman show on stage?

Laurie-Beth: I love how you think - thank you very much - and yes, I am open to entertaining that idea and opportunity.

Adam: What advice do you have for our readers on living a healthier, more fulfilling life?

Laurie-Beth: Eat food that you love and that loves YOU. For all of us that is different, ergo, don’t follow diets and fads. Listen to your inner voice, palate and soul. It knows!

Adam: What do you do for fun? You seem to have a no-limits approach to life.

Laurie-Beth: Fun to me is what I do daily that is shared with the world - writing, speaking, plating food or teaching wine etiquette and enjoyment. My fun is upfront for all to see. I never show my “boo boos” or post or talk about what isn’t fun, unless mentioning it in a column as hindsight via the growth arc and with the hopes that it shall help someone.

Adam: Where did you learn to become a master chef and where did you get all the amazing outfits you wear?

Laurie-Beth: At age 6 in rural Vermont I asked my parents for octopus salad and frog legs (to eat) and the jury is still out on where in the hell that came from. Not from our black and white television with two channels nor my friends or siblings then. To their credit, my parents fostered my curiosity and helped uncork my interest in culinary and oenological doings. Hence food/wine (my first glass of vino being served to me at the dinner table at age 10) and public speaking became a blend leading to sentimental solace in many ways. On fashion: after many years of thinking I had to have a red Louboutin sole, (at one time having 42 pairs), I “did the work” and rid it

all, and now care more about showcasing that RED PASSIONATE SOUL within and I buy clothes and shoes on Amazon. (I can order a dress, book and paprika from the Syrian border - all with one click and receive it two days later. That makes far more sense to me than how I once lived).

Adam: You inspire so many of your fans with your incredible energy, words, wit and inner and outer beauty- who inspires you?

Laurie-Beth: Thank you! To know that means so much. I was blessed in the parents department more than many. My father died a couple years ago and my mom is still here. Kindness and strength came from them both. Survivors (Holocaust, Hostage, and Other) inspire me greatly too. As a “Taken” survivor (from the international and diabolical fiefdoms of sex slavery and trafficking abroad and one lucky woman to be alive - themes the masses may relate to via the famed Liam Neeson “Taken” series); I have found tremendous inspiration and moreover TRANSFORMATION in my healing, growth, and forward living and sharing with the world, from my connection to other survivors of atrocities in our world. (We may have been victimized but we do not choose to be “victims” and instead have chosen to be victors and do our best to help others free themselves from any tumult they have navigated too).

Contact: facebook.com/lauriebeth.robbins

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History of the Palm Beaches

By Jadan Horyn

Nearly three centuries after Ponce De Leon embarked to discover the fountain of youth, a shipwrecked Spanish brigantine forged the path of another discovery. Bound for Barcelona from Havana, the Providencia and its hull of 20,000 coconuts found providence in what would later become South Florida’s second oldest incorporated municipality.

The year is 1878, as the ship lay stuck on the shoals of sand and reef that lay off of South Florida, sailors wade to shore. Behind them the bulky hull of the ship washed ashore with its cargo of coconuts.

Coconut Palms, not native to Florida, took root easily in the sandy soil and the near-tropical climate.

Originally, the area was called Lake Worth, named for a General in the Second Seminole War. Yet, it was the abundance of palms that lent its name not only to the island of Palm Beach but the town, the area, and eventually the county. This easy cultivation led these early castaways to seek to commercialize the crop with coconut plantations. However, it was the island’s idyllic beauty and warm climate that drove its development.

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Street. Still, winter came to Newport, frigid, and at times intolerable as N’oreasters bore down on its exposed promontory. It is no surprise then that word of Florida’s favorable climate spread to many of New York’s elite. Several found themselves open to the idea of somewhere else to winter. This set the stage for the man who would eventually make Florida and Palm Beach what it is today.

Henry M. Flagler was an oilman before he was a railroad tycoon, or a real estate developer, or city father. As a co-founder of the ignominious Standard Oil, Flagler had the means and ruthlessness to succeed where others failed. Yet, he also had the passion and personal interest in ensuring his ventures in Florida were successful.

When Flagler’s first wife Mary fell ill, the treatment recommended mirrored what European doctors told their patients: take in some warm air. Those recommendations made locations such as the Almfi coast, the French Riviera, or the South of Spain famous with the aristocracy. Likewise, this recommendation would make Florida and the Palm Beaches the American Riviera. Heading south first to Jacksonville and later to St. Augustine, Flagler wanting to flee any hint of cold headed to what was already the storied Palm Beach to experience the weather for himself.

Wasting no time, Flagler set about constructing the Royal Poinciana Hotel. The world’s largest wooden structure.

Now a railroad tycoon, Flagler used his oil wealth to purchase and consolidate numerous small rail lines to ensure seamless travel to his favorite destinations.

An accidental land baron, Flagler, through generous land grant incentives for each mile of new track built, acquired hundreds of thousands of acres of property adjacent to them. Property he would turn into some of the nations most luxurious and palatial hotels.

Not content with the Royal Poinciana, Flagler had the Palm Beach Inn constructed on the island where he had rail lines extended over lake worth to provide direct access. The Palm Beach Inn became an instant hit and soon guests were demanding rooms down “by the breakers.” Consumed by fire in 1903, the original hotel was reconstructed as The Breakers becoming a more lavish and ornate Flagler property.

Developed at the twilight of the Gilded Age but maturing the height of the Roaring Twenties, Palm Beach became the go-to destination for captains of Industry and summer homes of Eastern elites.

Many a structure mirrors the two architectural styles in Vogue during the era of beaux arts and Art Deco,

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum Palm Beach, Florida

indeed Whitehall, Flagler’s Palm Beach winter home, was built by famed architectural firm Carrère and Hastings known for some the Nation’s greatest BeauxArts treasures. Today, Whitehall serves as the home of the Flagler Museum, preserving and educating today’s Palm Beach residents and visitors alike.

However, it was Flagler’s preferred renaissance style for his grand structures that set a precedent of the Medetteranian style for many private residences in Palm Beach. The second fire at The Breakers, set the scene for its third iteration as the grand palatial landmark known the world over today.

Unlike its seasonal counterpart to the north, that fell out of favor for the rich and nouveau rich, Palm Beach’s reputation for refinement and relaxed sophistication marched on through the middle of the twentieth century. Becoming the location of the winter White House of youthful President John F. Kennedy.

The influx of the glamorous and well-connected cemented rather than changed Palm Beach’s status as the American Riviera. The media’s bright lights introduced the general public to the refined pleasures of the Gold Coast of Florida.

the area’s wealth many national and local charities look to it for reaching their funding goals knowing that the generous denizens give freely to causes large and small. Likewise, for a region noted for its excess, Palm Beach shares its wealth in more ways than one.

Even as South Florida has boomed and Palm Beach’s equally famous sister cities to the south: Ft. Lauderdale and Miami have developed reputations for the yachting lifestyle and the refined continue to come to Palm Beach for what it is famous for: an essential destination for the well-heeled and its established social scene home to the most generous communities in America.

The Town of Palm Beach was incorporated on April 17, 1911.

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Spring Time Luxury Destinations in Sunny Palm Beach Florida

By Norah Bradford

Whether you are visiting for a week or an afternoon, The Palm Beaches are a playground for every traveler. From luxury hotels and pristine restaurants, to the tropical beaches and boutique shopping, Palm Beach is the Jetsetters destination this season. With cleaner sands, warmer waters and fewer crowds, come see where America’s First Resort Destination was built and genuine hospitality began.

STAY & DINE: Chesterfield Palm Beach, Leopard Lounge & Restaurant Surrounded by palm-lined boulevards, the historic Chesterfield Palm Beach is just steps from Worth Avenue and white sandy beaches. It combines exceptional hospitality combined with an old-world charm showcased through its sophisticated interiors and beautifully designed rooms and suites. All rooms are uniquely fashionably decorated and cozy. Guests can choose to relax in the hot tub or be more adventurous by renting a bike and exploring the area.

Nothing represents Palm Beach like the legendary Leopard Lounge & Restaurant which epitomizes gilded age sophistication. Images of the early 20th century’s grand institutions welcome guests as the jet-black lacquered walls are highlighted with golden fittings. Executive Chef Gerard Coughlin and his team have created a delicious fusion menu of classic international dishes, served alongside much-loved signature recipes by the founder Beatrice Tollman, including Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes, Gerard’s Turkey Burger, Shrimp Stroganoff, and Key Lime Pie. chesterfieldpb.com 38 | MetMagNY.com | 25AMagazine.com

The Colony, Swifty’s Palm Beach A legendary boutique hotel, The Colony is nestled between glamorous Worth Avenue and sparkling Atlantic waters. All 90 guest rooms, suites, villas, and penthouses are beautifully appointed, having pillow-top mattresses and 350 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets with European duvets. Three spectacular Penthouses top the main hotel, and an adjacent mansion, Casa Manana, has been beautifully reconfigured into seven spacious villas.

Once New York’s pre-eminent society boîte, Swifty’s Palm Beach has made its way to Palm Beach at the iconic Colony Hotel. For almost two decades, Swifty’s was an Upper East Side stalwart and now founder Robert Caravaggi and Colony Hotel owners have brought the restaurant that inspired an international following to Palm Beach. Swifty’s POOL serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails around The Colony’s swimming pool, as well as al fresco seating under the hotel’s outdoor hanging garden. Along with a stellar menu featuring some of the beloved favorites of the original Swifty’s, Swifty’s POOL offers many other activities including rum tastings, acoustic guitarists, and other engaging, socially distanced endeavors. thecolonypalmbeach.com The Brazilian Court, Café Boulud The Brazilian Court Hotel’s 80-room enclave is the classic Palm Beach luxury getaway—bringing together stunning, high-style accommodations and impeccable service for an unforgettable experience. This historic landmark is infused throughout with Roaring 20s glamour and boutique intimacy. Guests are invited to enjoy unparalleled pampering at the Brazilian Court Salon or vanish into tranquility by the secluded, palm-fringed pool. You can even choose to relax in one of the property’s two tropically landscaped courtyards.

Café Boulud Palm Beach is Chef Daniel Boulud’s award-winning restaurant. Since opening in 2003, the restaurant has become one of Palm Beach’s most coveted dining destinations. Executive Chef Dieter Samijn is no stranger to working alongside Boulud, as he helmed the Upper West Side French Bistro, Bar Boulud, before making the leap to Palm Beach. Samijn’s love for traditional French cuisine will shine brightly in the warm sun while tapping into locally sourced seafood and produce to add a Floridian flair to his dishes. thebraziliancourt.com 48| Metropolitan Magazine Palm Beach | Metmagny.com

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The Breakers’ Palm Beach

The Breakers’ Palm Beach Set on Palm Beach’s iconic coastline, The Breakers stands tall as one of the most coveted and recognized retreats in the world—setting the standard in resort luxury and redefining what a glamorous experience can be. Founded in 1896, the Italian Renaissance-style hotel is celebrating 125 years of hospitality.

The Breakers Palm Beach offers 538 luxury accommodations, including Flagler Club, an ultra-luxury boutique hotel nestled atop the property. Amid 140 acres of carefully landscaped grounds, the oceanfront resort features a Five-Star spa, two championship golf courses, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, and an indoor-outdoor oceanfront fitness center, as well as a private Beach Club with four heated oceanfront pools, five hot tubs, 25 premium poolside bungalows available for daily rental, and 14 signature boutiques for fantastic shopping .

The Breakers’ 10 restaurants offer everything from stylish sophisticated and casual dining, to late-night cocktails and desserts. Among its exceptional, signature restaurants are HMF, a chic social club with a globally influenced menu; Seafood Bar, fresher-than-fresh seafood with an ocean view; and Flagler Steakhouse, a fresh take on the classic American chophouse. Among the dining venues are two offsite restaurants in Palm Beach just a few minutes from the main hotel, including The Breakers’ newest venture, Henry’s Palm Beach, and Echo, featuring five distinct cuisines of Asia. For hotel guests and club members, The Beach Club Restaurant is that ever-inviting, always-appropriate spot—be it for a relaxed breakfast, leisurely lunch, or a quick bite between pool time and the tennis courts.

With all the luxurious amenities, get the celebrity treatment with world-class service in a spectacular setting at The Breakers Palm Beach. thebreakers.com White Elephant Palm Beach, Lola 41 Built in 1924, re-imagined today, the structure’s footprint and facade remain, but the interior has undergone a total transformation. This contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean-revival architecture reflects the pulse and excitement of Palm Beach while capturing the spirit of a stately home. White Elephant Palm Beach continues the rich tradition of outstanding hospitality established at White Elephant Nantucket while bringing its style and excellence to this new yet already legendary Palm Beach resort destination. whiteelephantpalmbeach.com Located at the luxurious White Elephant, Lola 41 is an alluring Palm Beach hot spot with a welcoming bar and large outdoor patio for alfresco dining within a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Signature dishes include a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi as well as King Crab Rangoon, Lobster Fried Rice, Portuguesestyle Grilled Octopus, Korean Beef Bulgogi, and the all-time favorite Lola Burger served with Foie Gras sauce. Private label wine and craft cocktails elevate the experience along with stunning interior design elements. lola41.com

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Opal Grand, Monkey Bar Located steps from the ocean at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa is the newest Four Diamond member of the Opal Collection, a collection of distinctive, luxury resorts in the most sought-after locations in the US. Offering the vibrant downtown of a larger city while retaining its authentic small-town charm, Delray Beach has become a popular haven for travelers seeking a relaxed oceanfront getaway with easy access to culture, nightlife, and great restaurants.

Along with easy access to the ocean, Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort in Delray Beach, FL., is steps from the upscale boutiques, art galleries, chef-driven restaurants and the exciting nightlife that makes Atlantic Avenue the hottest spot in Delray Beach. From their award-winning spa and tropical outdoor pool to some of Palm Beach’s most sought-after event space, Opal Grand Resort is a destination you’ll want to return to year after year.

The all-new Monkey Bar at Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa is Delray Beach’s newest restaurant and lounge where you can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, lighter fare, and a beautiful location to “hang” for a night out with family, friends, and coworkers. Located just off the newly renovated lobby of the hotel, Monkey Bar is a natural habitat where monkey business is highly encouraged. Swing up to the bar, (where actual monkey bars are perched above head), or sink in to one of their comfortable booths and enjoy the sights of the lush living wall that accents the back of the bar. opalgrand.com Waterstone Resort, Sea Spray Restaurant Come experience the ultimate South Florida retreat at Waterstone Resort & Marina, a luxurious FourDiamond boutique hotel in Boca Raton. Situated between the sparkling Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean, Waterstone is within walking distance to the South Inlet Beach and nearby to exclusive shopping and Boca’s top area attractions. Plus, each guest room offers a private balcony with water view – providing guests with spectacular scenery in an elegant, easy-going atmosphere. Rooms are also walking distance from the beachfront and less than 10 minutes from the shopping and entertainment of Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place. They have a free shuttle covering the local area, daily champagne receptions, and a heated outdoor pool with waterfront views.

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Waterstone Resort & Marina features the area’s only ‘on-the-water’ dining experience overlooking Lake Boca and the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. The all-new Sea Spray Restaurant serves fresh and delectable seafood, with guests being able drive their boats right to the dock. waterstoneboca.com The Canopy, The Banter Attractively located in the Downtown West Palm Beach district of West Palm Beach, Canopy West Palm Beach is the latest luxury hotel from Hilton in South Florida. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than a mile from Cuillo Center for the Arts, a 15-minute walk from City Square and one mile from Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. The Hotel features rooms and suites with Canopy-exclusive beds and local furnishings. The lobby, Canopy Central, hosts artisanal breakfast and complimentary evening tastings of regional beer, wine, and spirits. The Canopy also has a spectacular rooftop outdoor pool, fitness center, and pet-friendly rooms for your four-legged family and friends.

The Canopy’s on-site restaurant, The Banter restaurant serves breakfast, and dinner daily with ingredients sourced from local purveyors. In the evening you can find great cocktails, wine and local craft beers. Enjoy fresh and local ingredients inspired by the West Palm Beach culture. The Canopy’s rooftop bar and lounge, Treehouse, is the highest rooftop bar in West Palm Beach with views of the Atlantic ocean and sweeping views of the city. hilton.com/en/hotels/pbicppy-canopy-west-palm-beach-downtown

Fine Dining: Le Bilboquet Palm Beach Le Bilboquet’s opening on Worth Avenue provided an exceptional addition to the iconic scene of Palm Beach. Its team recreated the bistro’s ambiance to offer guests the dining experience Philippe Delgrange has become famous for. This season, New Yorkers leaving their homes in the Hamptons and flats in the city can continue to enjoy the bistro classics, such as the signature foie gras, poulet cajun, tuna tartare, endives roquefort, beef tartare with frites and Sag Harbor favorite moules marinières. From the Upper East Side aficionados and Hamptons elite, the lovers of Palm Beach will experience the joie de vivre and soon discover their favorite restaurant in the charming Via Encantada. lebilboquetpb.com 50| Metropolitan Magazine Palm Beach | Metmagny.com

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Kelly O’Shea Public Relations

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KOPR IS A PALM BEACH-BASED BOUTIQUE PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY. Specializing in a variety of travel and lifestyle brands.

They’ve helped hotels, restaurants, private jet providers, yacht companies and tourism boards (just to name a few) – realize their potential. With a deep understanding of the diverse elements required to succeed in a crowded marketplace, KOPR is guaranteed to consistently deliver flawless executions and professionalism to every campaign.

President and CEO of KOPR, Kelly O’Shea, personally attends to each client and is known for her enthusiasm, creativity, tenacity, and energy she brings to each of her clients. She has a solid background in travel and lifestyle PR; over the years, she has executed strategic public relations campaigns and worked for some of the leading travel, luxury lifestyle and hospitality brands. With nearly two decades of experience, Kelly not only monitors current trends in her respective clients’ industries, but identifies and enables emerging ones.

Kelly excels at event planning, co-branded promotions, brand development and execution of consistent media messaging.

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Deana Lenz Interiors’ signature look is creating a balance between choosing modern elements and layering them in a space that holds a sense of tradition and warmth. Deana oversees full renovations and has a knack for sourcing one of a kind treasures that make a space artful and inviting.

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Mara Martin Model Mom

By Matthew Dillon The model, mom, and social media influencer, Mara Martin made headlines and a staggering 200 m impressions almost overnight across the globe by walking the Sports Illustrated runway while breastfeeding her daughter, Aria back in 2018. In that one viral moment, Mara’s statement changed the face of motherhood by helping to normalize breastfeeding. With the platform that infamous strut gave her, Mara has stepped into the role of motherhood advocate, speaking honestly and openly about her own experiences as a mom and her hopes for the future of breastfeeding. She was named a Top 100 Changemaker, Top 30 Mothers of Influence, and has spoken on numerous panels across the U.S. about motherhood and female empowerment.

Fast forward to the present day and Mara has turned motherhood into a major brand; signed with Wilhelmina, one of the most prestigious modeling agencies in the world, the star has turned that catwalk notoriety into a major business which will see her 2021 filled with exciting announcements from her own product, fashion and beauty lines to books. Mara is using her authentic community that she has built to build a career that will no doubt expand based on her no-filter approach and see her star burn brighter for years to come. Local Palm Beach ‘Woman About Town. Mara sits down and takes us back to the catwalk and updates us on life and teases about what is ahead as well as giving us ani nside look at the best of Palm Beach.

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Q: Your rise to notoriety since your 2018 ‘Sports Illustrated’ runway viral moment has been remarkable, What do you attribute this to?

MM: Since then, it’s been a lot of hard work and determination. After I went viral, I was given so many incredible opportunities and it essentially changed the path of my life and career. After receiving a whirlwind of press around the world, I found myself ringing the New York Stock Exchange Bell, speaking on panels around the country, working with the United Nations, Save the Children and Best Buddies, walking in New York Fashion week, I could go on and on. I knew right away that going viral does not happen to a lot of people so I wanted to not only ride the wave but make a difference as well. I was given this amazing platform and decided that I was going to use it for good and to continue to inspire women around the world.

Q: What was the runway moment like for you? Now years later, would you change anything?

MM: At the time I did not really understand the magnitude of that moment and how many people it would resonate with. I was a new mom and because breastfeeding was such a huge part of my every day, it didn’t feel like I did anything special. But the more time I had to reflect on it and after receiving thousands and thousands of messages and letters from men and women around the world, I started to understand.

That moment was a chance to normalize breastfeeding, a chance to show women that we can continue to chase our dreams at any age, even while being mothers, and it was an amazing example of how we as women should love our bodies for everything they can do and at every stage-especially postpartum.

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Q: How important is the role of motherhood and does the local community factor in?

MM: I truly believe that being a mother is the hardest but most important and rewarding job in the world. To think we are shaping the next generation is so amazing to think about. Being able to see my daughter hit major milestones and express her love to us has been so special to watch. Becoming a mother will always be my proudest accomplishment. But with that being said, motherhood also has its challenges. It’s been so helpful leaning on the community though when motherhood gets tough. I have found incredible mom groups via social media that help with questions we may have during different stages. It’s important to be able to have people to lean on through it all and I’m lucky to have a great group of moms to help me through the notso-glamorous stages of motherhood.

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Q: Building a brand during a pandemic looked extremely different for many of us.

How did it affect you as a mom and the brand you are building?

MM: I think it’s safe to say Covid really changed a lot of things for everyone. We all had to incorporate our work more at home and juggle both parenting and work-life at the same time. I will be first the first to admit that it wasn’t always easy. But during Covid and being at home more taught me really to be present and not take any opportunity for granted. Since going viral, we had been traveling almost on a weekly basis, so getting that chance to stay home for a bit and really be present in my day-to-day life was actually a nice change. I had to find new ways to build my brand, and I actually enjoyed showing more real-life things that go on daily in our house.

Q: How is 2021 going to look for Mara Martin? What can readers expect from you?

MM: I had been working on a ton of projects that kind of took a backseat and sudden halt once COVID-19 hit, so I’m excited to get back at it and see some of these projects come to fruition. I hope to finish the book I’ve been working on for almost two years and continue to grow my brand and inspire women everywhere. I think 2021 is going to be quite the year!

Q: As one of Palm Beach’s most visible residents what is about PB that attracts you the most?

MM: Palm Beach really has everything you could possibly ask for. The beaches have some of the clearest water, there is amazing shopping, great restaurants, and it truly feels like your on vacation every single day because of the weather. I have lived all over the country from Michigan, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, and I have to say Palm Beach is my favorite.

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Q: Favorite Palm Beach restaurant?

MM: There are way too many to choose from to just choose one! So my top choices are Flagler Steakhouse for the best steak and Bice has the best pasta and beautiful outdoor seating area great for Instagram-worthy pictures. The love Sant Ambroeus for their gelato and if you travel a little south, Lionfish has my favorite brunch!

Q: Best beauty treatment in town?

MM: I haven’t had time to try any of the spas out just yet because of Covid this last year, but I have heard amazing things about The Spa at the Breakers and Palm Beach Facials on Worth Avenue. Definitely can’t wait to get a facial and massage as soon as I have a day off.

Q: Best staycation in PB? MM: We love doing staycations here in Palm Beach. Two of my favorite places are The Brazilian Court and a newer hotel called The White Elephant. Both have incredible amenities and really give you a feeling like you truly on vacation, even if you live just a few miles away like me.

Q: What’s next for Mara Martin?

MM: All I can say is that 2021 has a lot in store for me. And I’m just getting started! Stay tuned.

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Cheryl Capobianco

Where Fashion Meets Function… Get Fun Done in the Sun with “The Tiki Hat®”

A skin condition called melasma, is what inspired Cheryl Capobianco, and CEO of Tiki Hut Livin, to create the Tiki Hat®. The hormonal changes while pregnant, caused hyper pigmentation on her face, and sun exposure made it worse. Unfortunately the only recommendation from her doctor was to “stay out of the sun”, as it would likely get worse. With her active lifestyle and small children, that seemed like a prison sentence. “I would have been happy to simply purchase an attractive hat that would protect me from the harsh sun, but it didn’t exist. Living in South Florida, it’s impossible to avoid sun exposure”.

Multiple trials and prototypes, over several years, finally yielded the unique design that integrates a convertible, interchangeable UPF 50+ scarf with magnetic attachments. This patent-pending design makes it the perfect solution for women who love being outdoors. The magnets secure the connection in high winds, so it’s perfect for cruising vacations. “I would never put my convertible top down during the day, for fear of a sunburn, but now I feel a bit like Grace Kelly while driving around town”.

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It was precarious timing that it was launched at the beginning of the corona virus pandemic. This created some business challenges, as her target markets, like the cruise lines and med spas were shut down. The silver lining in this is that the Tiki Hat® provides stylish face coverage, to comply with the widespread policies for cloth face coverings in public.

Debbie Schwarzberg, Founder and President of The RDK Melanoma Foundation in West Palm Beach, is proud to be affiliated with The Tiki Hat , for its sun safe qualities.

“I am delighted to endorse the Tiki Hat® for all of our members, as it addresses full coverage, including the ears, neck, shoulders and face”. “Ms. Capobianco shares our passion for education and prevention, as well as philanthropic campaigns, to provide sunscreen dispensers in local parks.”

Photo, hair and makeup: Face Works International, Maria Miliotis

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Model Mara Martin wears The Tiki Hat®

GET FUN DONE in the sun with The Tiki Hat®. Available at Tikihutlivin.com, and at fine resorts and spas, including Sunset Key Resort and Spa in Key West, Florida. 561-903-0330

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LITA CLINE

A Small Town Girl with Big Dreams

by Adam Kluger Hey Lita, way to rock the retro fashion and those Anat Fritz-designed hats, one of which was worn by actress Anya-Joy Taylor in The Queens Gambit.

Thanks! I watched Queen’s Gambit in one day. The fashion was amazing. When we were doing this Queen’s Gambitinspired cover shoot for Metropolitan and Ty-Ron pulled out all of the clothes I wanted to buy all of it (laugh). Udo and Ty-Ron even pulled out pictures of Twiggy to do some of the poses she would do back then. I’ve been told many times that I look like Twiggy and resemble her especially my hair. I appreciate that I think it’s such a great compliment.

Ty-Ron is so amazing I was able to work with him on my first trip to New York. Ty-Ron gives me tips, he tells me so much stuff to work on he just really helps and he’s such an amazing guy I love working with him.

What did you think about wearing the clothing line of The Blonds? You kind of look like an Egyptian Pharoah in the gold headdress.

That’s what I told my Grams. I told her that’s one of my favorites and I used to have long blonde hair too and I had it shoulder-length one time so it really reminded me of my hair when it was that way. Those are some of my favorite pictures I’ve ever seen and the clothing was amazing. TyRon was telling me some of the histories of the clothes and the previous people that have worn them and they fit so amazing. You know they’re heavy but they are comfortable and that was one thing I really liked and they were so neat and shiny I don’t have very many clothes in my wardrobe that’s that cool.

What does your family think about your modeling career?

They love it. It’s amazing how much support I get from my little town in Texas and my family.

What do you like to do for fun?

Normally I like to dance, I like to go dancing I like to play basketball with my friends and hang out and watch Netflix.

I like to cook a lot.

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Virtual Wine Tastings Corporate Wine Tasting Events Private Wine Dinners Wine Education Custom Wine Packs

Antoinette Cialdella providing an enhanced wine experience for any enthusiast.

Private wine sommelier that tailors the wine experience for you and your guests.

FineWine007 brings the experience to your home, a restaurant, a corporate event or any preferred venue, including virtually.

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JOB DACON

Val Du Grace Filipino fashion designer Job Dacon’s new collection “Val Du Grace”, which is French for “Valley of Grace”, are made of wispy, lightweight fabrics meant to follow the wearer as she glides on the antique granite floors of a century-old mansion. Fabrics like Crepe-de-Chine, French Gauze and fashion staple Tulle were used.

“The theme of the collection is meant to give viewers a sense of dark yet graceful vibe, similar to the Cliffs of Normandy after World War II like 20 years later, with ruins of a once-peaceful place now taken over by vines upon vines of Poison Ivy and Roses,” the designer said.

Words: Marane Plaza Photographer: Roj Miguel Fashion Designer: Job Dacon Hair and Makeup Artist: Kate Munar Models: Sarah Holmes and Meili Holmes

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Catering and Event Planning Luxury Gift Boxes | Wine & Cellar Sales Elite Catering | Private Classes Yacht and Jet Provisioning

Lorna Day, Caterer

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11th Anniversary

SuperCar Week 2021 Palm Beach

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Artist

Jose Trujillo

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AN IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER

By W.A. Muller I paint because I love nature and life. I love everything that surrounds us. A perfect day for me involves nothing more than looking at a subject until its true essence reveals itself to me as the colors become vibrant and I truly “see” the subject. I believe a painting should represent the subject and its relationship to the world— it should be a celebration of its existence in the universe in the best possible light.

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Artist

Nick Ghafari

From Kabul, Afghanistan, migrated to the United States in 1979. Influenced by German Expressionism.

Paired with his experiences of war and migration, that have shaped his philosophy on life and expression as an artist. Nick currently resides in Los Angeles, California where he continues to evolve and refine his style of artistic expression.

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Sommelier Antoinette Cialdella

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An Amazing Wine Experience Is No Secret Thanks To Sommelier Antoinette Cialdella Of FineWine007

By Contributing writer Anthony Lotito On a warm summer day in the coastal region of Tuscany, Italy, in a virtually unknown vineyard, a Vermentino is being sampled by a small group of wine experts. Sitting at a vintage table made of poplar wood, among the ancient vines and the region’s vast beauty, one of the experts declares “, What a find, excellent! This is perfect!” Selecting a truly great wine is a complex undertaking. Finding an absolute gem among the thousands of varietals produced around the world requires expertise and a lot of patience. Until now.

“The search for a great wine experience is my passion, sharing it with my friends, clients, and colleagues is my pleasure,” declares wine Sommelier, Antoinette Cialdella.

Antoinette is living the dream, turning her personal passion for all things wine into a career. Growing up in the competitive environment of New York City, Antoinette entered the world of Wall Street as an investment banker with one of the top investment banks in the world.

“Wall Street and working for a premier bank has taught me a lot!” explains Antoinette. “As an investment banker, we spend a lot of time entertaining clients.

My knowledge of wine and sharing that with my Wall Street clients always gave me an advantage. People love wine. Even the most sophisticated wine lovers need help. That is why I created FineWine007,” this 42-year-old financial wizard turned wine aficionado declared with great enthusiasm.

Despite the demands of an investment banking career, Antoinette accomplished the challenge of attaining her certified Sommelier title by studying evenings and weekends at the International Culinary School’s Intensive Master of Wine Program. “It was a challenge juggling my work schedule and study time, but anything worth having is worth sacrificing for,” says Antoinette. She then went on to study with the Vinitaly International Academy in Verona, Italy, and traveled the world exploring wine vineyards

and producers all with one goal in mind, delivering an excellent wine experience for her worldwide clientele. “Most people enjoy vacations at the beach or mountains, I investigate wine.”

FineWine007 is the secret agent of wine. The critically acclaimed company prides itself on uncovering excellent wines and creating amazing wine experiences, which includes finding great wines to drink, educating clients on the top wine regions and the many varietals they produce, food pairings, and social tastings. Antoinette pivoted her business at the start of the pandemic to create a virtual vineyard destination as an alternate solution to stay connected with friends, family, clients, colleagues in a fun, uplifting social setting as the pandemic prohibited our customary ways of dining, drinking, traveling and gathering. This virtual experience has allowed individuals to travel the world through their wine glasses without leaving the comfort of their homes. The result is magical.

expressions of grape varietals, the regions from which they are born, the curating of an amazing wine experience is sometimes overwhelming. Antoinette has made this complex process simple and affordable as she continues with sincerity to explore wine. “Wine can elevate so many different aspects of our lives. It is joyful to bring wine enthusiasts together from so many different parts of the world.”

So, next time you reach for a beautiful bottle of wine or are presented the wine list at your favorite restaurant or just want to change drinking wine into a memorable experience, remember FineWine007 and its founder Antoinette Cialdella. The “secret agent of wine” is always out there searching the world for that next amazing wine experience.

Antoinette brings the magic to life virtually in your home, a restaurant, a corporate event, or any venue a client wants. FineWine007 curates wine experiences in uplifting social settings. “Nothing is better than socializing with wine.” Says Antoinette and continues, “however, our virtual wine experiences bring the vineyards of the world to you and your social circle regardless of where you or they are located. It’s virtual, but we provide the wines to actually taste. The wines are delivered to each participant’s home in advance and shared during the virtual session. Everyone wins!

Everyone loves it!” explains Antoinette.

FineWine007 encourages their clients to ask for assistance for any occasion turning a social event such as a birthday, anniversary, corporate networking event, bridal shower, or any social event into a memorable wine experience.

The world of wine is vast. The complexities and subtleties of wine selection, and enjoying a perfect wine is a daunting task. Appreciating the different

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Legendary Photographer Annie Watt

By A.W. Muller

Annie Watt has over a decade of experience as a premier Society event photographer in Palm Beach and New York City, and the Hamptons. She is the person who “gets” the heart of an event and captures the joy of people who attend it. Annie’s genuine love of her job and dedication to her clients ensures that with her photojournalistic eye she will help to tell the story with her images. It has earned her the reputation as one of the most sought-after photographers of high profile events by top editors as well as the most distinguishe business, fashion and philanthropic leaders.

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Annie’s clients refer to her as “The Posing Expert” and as an accomplished and highly respected photographer, she is regarded for her invaluable posing tips which give confidence to her subjects and allow her to capture a more flattering photograph than they would ever have believed possible. The authenticity and caring that she contributes to each assignment has earned praise from her peers as one of the most unsung heroes of many Manhattan events. As a contributing photographer for Conde Nast and Hearst magazines and New York Social Diary, Annie’s work is often featured in Avenue, New York Lifestyles magazine, Quest Magazine, Town and Country, Veranda, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Elle Decor magazine and many other prestigious publications.

Annie Watt Agency is an array of skilled and professional event photographers with additional skill sets including: Architecture, Fashion, Portraiture, Family photography, Weddings, Social Media Content photography, videography, 3-D modeling, Drone, and Photo booth.

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I call “Impromptu portraits”. These photos were not shot with studio lighting or posed for as portraits, instead they were cropped from full length photos which were shot either on red carpet or at a gala or any of the many events I shoot. I work with Photoshop to create the lighting and mood of a portrait session.

What is it that is special about shooting in Palm Beach?

I love shooting – whether it’s in NY or London or Paris or Florida, when I have a camera in my hand I am happy to explore and shoot. Although I was born in NY, I spent my youth in Hollywood, Florida.

Being back home in Florida, I love shooting using natural light and I get that opportunity much more often than shooting anywhere else for my particular types of assignments such as fundraisers, charity events, business launches, Polo, weddings and even portraits.

“eye” and I couldn’t say no to being paid to do what I discovered I loved doing.

Who inspires you?

I started my photography career at age 54 so I am particularly inspired by photographers who are working actively in their 80’s, such as was the case with Bill Cunningham from the NY Times, and Harry Benson who has produced books and had a documentary on his life’s work. I always bring a small camera with me to events. Either my Panasonic Lumix or Sony and hand to it children to use to shoot.

I give the children tips and tricks for better shots and let them enjoy the process. Later, when I am editing my photos I find the children’s photos have a different point of view. I am very inspired by how they approach a person or an object. I’m inspired by people with a passion to shoot…. at any age.

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In my youth I found photography to be very expensive.

I could only shoot 12 or up to 36 shots per roll of film. Instead I took to drawing and painting. When digital photography was born I jumped in shooting people, places and things I enjoyed. I “won” many art competitions in High School for my drawing, including a 4-year scholarship to the School of Visual Arts where I studied drawing and painting, but not photography. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, went on the get my Masters in Art History. Becoming a professional photographer was not my vision.

However, one day I was asked to photograph children with Autism for one of the parents. I discovered I could be helpful by the providing photos that captured the visual story of a wonderful after-school program for these children. I was “discovered” by a PR person who wanted to hired me for his clients because he liked my

Over the past few years my NYC-based Photographer Agency grew to a comfortable size of 18 photographers in various cities, including NY, Hamptons, Florida, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London and Italy. Now with the Pandemic and Covid I am re-inventing my business model in Florida while maintaining a strong presence in NY. All we need are for events to return to NYC and for me to find the skills and talent to represent in Florida. I will continue shooting but I also like to see other photographers working and acting their own managers. I can maintain the high standards that my clients come to expect from me. At the end of April 2021 the Colony Hotel is hosting my photography exhibition and the announcement that I am in Florida to stay. Will I travel? YES !

Xo Annie Watt

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Spike Lee

Jane Fonda

Tony Bennett

Liza Minneli

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Neil Patrick Harris

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Lorna Day

Event Planning and Catering to the Who’s Who

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s a saucy cocktail waitress on a quest for world domination, Lorna never dreamed she’d land in the kitchen, but that is just what happened when she opened her first restaurant, The Metro Blues Café at the age of 26. Front of the house has its stresses but the voyage to the back of the house, Day says was about as bumpy at The Lewis & Clark Expedition. Self doubt was overcome with instinct as the born culinary wizard created dishes, conquered stereotypes & made a name for herself as the Gourmet Goddess. Born with a creative passion and a blessed palate she started revamping recipes to create easy but delectable versions of traditional fare, all the while, unknowingly, she had started to Fook (fun + cook = Fook).

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This idea birthed out of necessity grew into Day’s first book , The Fook Book, untraditional recipes for sexy people. “At some point in history a chef decided how we all reproduce a recipe and I disagree with that philosophy, food is edible art and I envision myself the culinary Picasso. “ says Lorna. She refers to her style of cooking as the five star version of wham, bam, thank you Ma’am! This book is not only salivatingly gorgeous, it is full of fun quotes and has a sultry, sexy, open a glass of wine and cook, kind of vibe.

A great meal should appeal to all of your senses and somewhat leave you breathless. The Fook Book is available on Amazon or at letsfook.com.

Leaving the restaurant business 20 years ago Lorna

‘s talents continue to be tasted through her catering company, Ooo La La . Ooo La La is housed in her Gourmet Provisions and Wine shop on Dixie Hwy in Stuart, where she hosts private dinners, tastings, events, classes and more. “I have never been one to follow the rules, life is too short and coloring outside the lines is way more fun” she says as she laughs. I must say you cannot help smiling whilst in her company and tasting her food will evoke a soft moan or two.

Lorna has become a local celebrity chef, caterer, columnist, food critic, author & radio show host, she’s been crowned the Fooking Queen of innovative eating. Lorna’s delicious recipes and elegant visual

appeal prove that with some culinary balls and a cocktail in your hand, cooking should be fun & fearless. “ I cook like I look” and “always be the Hottest dish at the table” are two self coined quotes. One look at her Instagram page @letsfook and you’ll get it. “Sex and Food are the two things most of dream about” , says Day “so I playfully combine them into a style that is sexy, sophisticated, tongue in cheek, interesting, eye catching and of course leaves you wanting more. “ Ooo La La’s tagline is “when ooh’s and ahhs are necessary” which is apparent when tasting or casting your eyes upon the beautifully arranged platters and trays. Specializing in elegant, cutting edge yet still traditional foods, she has gathered a large following that spans most of Florida and beyond.

Have pans and will travel has become part of the appeal as she has been been summoned to pack her tongs & a bag of goodies and create dishes around the globe for a few special clients.

Her client list includes many who’s / who’s, but when asked to divulge names, she smiled slowly and laughed. Keeping this privy is why her high profile client list is so large.

Lorna’s passion, energy, and laughter exude effortlessly and you can’t help but smile, laugh and relax in the company of fun; exemplified. We tasted playful, flavor savvy love in every dish and morsel she created for us. This is NOT cooking it is edible art.

Starting with her Voke’l poached shrimp cocktail, hot brined Scottish Salmon, which naturally, was fatty and divine then topped with fresh dill, Japanese white cucumber and Tarragon Vinegar cream… I may have died and spent 5 minutes in culinary heaven.

Followed with 48 hour dry rubbed Tenderloin of Beef, Merkin infused horseradish cream and a luscious Russian Crème with berries for dessert.

curated wines, mostly from small single- vineyards, boutique wineries and focused on hard to find picks that are paired with gourmet provisions, tasting notes and a video description. You can find more information at ooolalawineclub.com

Day now focuses on her upcoming book; “The “C” word | Cook “, her A-list of hand selected catering clients and the newly launched and expanding Ooo La La Wine & Gift Club, which is part of her retail location located at 2413 SE Dixie Hwy.

Lorna Day lives in Stuart, Florida with her 5 rescue dogs, Eggs, Herford, China Bell, Marcy and Peek. She is the owner of Ooo La La Life, a catering company and retail wine and provisions store. She is the author of The Fook Book, untraditional recipes for sexy people. She also pens Edible Oohs and Ahhs for Stuart Magazine and dining reviews for Stuart Living Magazine.

The “C” word - Cook. Day’s upcoming book will launch in late 2021 and focus on more innovative recipes that are easy to prepare & elegant to view and of course her unique blend of sexy and funny.

With kitchen tenure comes innovation and Lorna is getting ready to launch her own line of dressings, spices, sauces and dips. With names like Mona Lisa on Top, It’s Bacon Bitch, and salad dressing flavors like Coconut, Papaya, Blue and Blue, Pineapple Pepper and more, this venture will follow the same culinarilly, fabulous route as Lorna’s other outlets.

You can reach day at lorna@ooolalalife.com 772-301-3181 or 772-419-2099 or ooolalalife.com

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Tranquil Year-Round Escapes at Southampton Inn

By Lillian Langtry Every day of the year holds a captivating reason to celebrate at the enchanting Southampton Inn. The idyllic property in the heart of the Hamptons offers year-round relaxing escapes and enchanting vacations.

All seasons on the calendar year serve up full availability of elegant accommodations that feature 90 guest suites. Each room uniquely highlights specialized decor, individual temperature control, sparkling tiled bathrooms, refrigerators, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a few specially designated pet-friendly guest rooms.

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The beautiful grounds consist of several manicured acres of lawns and gardens with fantastic amenities that every guest can fully enjoy. A 50-foot heated outdoor pool, all-weather tennis court, croquet and volleyball spaces, game room for all ages, and Claude's Restaurant offer each guest a variety of opportunities to embrace the ultimate vacation.

In addition, there are complimentary bags of Bedside Reading™ books to collect upon arrival in the lobby.

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room or anywhere on the grand property.

Located in the heart of historic Southampton Village, just steps from Main Street and Jobs Lane, the Southampton Inn is a special place to enjoy year-round. This tranquil Tudor-style getaway by the shore provides the perfect starting point for a muchneeded staycation, an engaging cultural retreat with your significant other, a fitness weekend with your sports club, or an invigorating nature escape with the whole family. Additionally, package offerings found from winter to summer days can help you stylishly celebrate holidays, weddings, and special events.

The Inn is in close proximity to legendary beaches, as well as local shops, theaters, art galleries, and historical sites. Restaurants offer their local fare with outside dining, take-out, and socially distanced indoor dining in line with current government protocols. Whether you prefer enjoying the Inn’s many on-site amenities or plan outings arranged through the hotel’s guest services, there is something special for everyone.

And, for a perfect onsite family meal or festive

date, Claude’s on the premises is offering its awardwinning breakfast daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, and brunch on weekends from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You can feast in Claude's café and outdoors in their courtyard, or order your food to go to dine in your room or at any of the beautiful sitting areas around the property. Claude’s is also available for intimate dinner parties, corporate events, and micro weddings for groups with fewer than 50 attendees.

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The housekeeping staff proudly abides by CDC cleaning protocols, and even goes above normal cleaning standards as they use Sterile-Bright™ UVC sanitizing lights for each guest room and restaurant disinfecting. Masks are required indoors in all public areas.

Southampton Inn hopes that you will join them for an idyllic getaway any day of the year.

Southampton Inn & Claude’s Restaurant 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968

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International Polo Club Palm Beach International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States.

Created with players and spectators in mind, IPC includes seven state-of-the-art tournament fields over 250 acres. World-renowned players and polo enthusiasts alike come to Wellington, Florida, each winter season to enjoy their love of the sport in the

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most prominent and well equipped polo facility the sport has to offer. Highlight tournaments include the C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup®, and U.S. Open Championship.

Overlooking the Championship polo field with a spacious outdoor terrace, the Veuve Clicquot Pavilion offers a champagne brunch every Sunday for those looking to experience the ultimate polo social scene.

The venue also boasts several event spaces that can accommodate weddings, cocktail parties, personal dining occasions, and more!

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Through the International Polo School, IPC also attracts new fans of all ages of the sport to learn the rules of the game first-hand with individual lessons, simulation training, and team practices.

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT:

Singer-Songwriter Liv Hanna

By Adam Kluger

Liv Hanna has got a lot to say. After telling Liv that her voice reminds me a bit of Nelly Furtado who I once interviewed for CNN Showbiz Today for her breakout song “Like a Bird,” Liv was off and flying, revealing among other things that she loves Nelly Furtado and was listening to one of her songs earlier today. As a former longtime entertainment producer for CNN, I’ve been lucky enough to interview a “who’s who” of female singers from Madonna, JLO, and Mariah to Whitney, Beyonce, Bjork, and beyond over the years.

Even a young “Oops, I Did it Again!,” Britney, who burned with ambition and dreams of fame. And I’ll tell you, Liv Hanna impressed me. A quick chat with this super-talented singer-songwriter revealed that she has a really good head on her shoulders to match her angelic voice. Liv credits her family with guiding her on the right path and protecting her. Intelligent, self-aware, and hard-working, Liv Hanna she has a creative team she adores and soulful songs that are born from personal relationships and self-reflection. Liv loves 70’s fashion and candles is not dating during the pandemic and has written a song called Bedroom to provide solace for young people who have negatively impacted by Covid. A staunch advocate for mental health, Liv meditates and writes songs and does all the normal stuff a soon-to-be college freshman at U of Miami would do. Liv thought that Harry Styles was a scream at the Grammys. And like a young Britney who once told me about how super excited she was to have an acting cameo on, Dawson’s Creek, Liv Hanna also wants to act and sing-- and do it all.

Q: So you have two songs that are ready to drop in Bedroom and Self-Made?

A: Yes, they are different than anything I’ve done before. In the past, I was mainly pop and I was only 14 or 15 when I was writing the songs that I’ve been releasing lately and these are the two songs that I’ve written most recently and they are just more my vibe. They are kind of Indie Bedroom Pop like R&B Soul Indie instead of regular mainstream pop and I’m really excited for them to come out they are just edgy you know and one of them has a bit of rap in it and I’m really excited for everyone to hear that.

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Q: How important is it for today’s musical performers to understand their niche or musical categories?

A: I think it is a little bit of both because when you put a song on Spotify there is a whole process to uploading it and you have to select the genre and subgenre and you really have to categorize your song. (laugh) and it is very difficult for me to do that because I like to believe I’m a little bit of everything and I don’t really like to categorize myself as an artist because all the music I listen to and get inspiration from come from R&B, come from Soul, from pop even, rap, indie, bedroom pop you know all of it. I usually put indie and R&B when I upload my songs but you have to understand it to kind of label it.

Q: Who else is in your musical niche?

A: my niche is a lot of genres so here is a list for you of musicians that inspire me...

Fleetwood Mac, I love Stevie Nicks. I listen to their album Rumors every day... Amy Winehouse, a little bit of Billie Eilish, Tyler the Creator, Rex Orange County, Frank Ocean, some Kanye West are my favorites. I love that vibe, Daniel Caesar, and a little bit of Quaro. so it’s just indie R&B and then ‘70s is my favorite genre in general. I listen to 70’s music every day any artist any day I love 70’s music. Elton John, Billy Joel I have a whole 70’s playlist, and the 40’s, The ‘50s, and 60’s too.

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Q: Did your dad being a musician impact your musical tastes?

A: He goes through phases where he listens to different genres and when I was younger it was always 80’s and rock and he’d playing AC/DC and I would sing Back in Black and Highway to Hell “ when I was little and then he went from the ‘80s and rock and started listening to just jazz months on end...I also learned about jazz in my choir that I did outside of school for a few years so I’m really open to all music.

Choir music, classical music, and my voice lessons and my mom was in choir when she was little so we would sing Hallelujah and Gloria and all the classics. I’m open to everything! I think Glee Club is always cool.

Q: Anything else that you are interested in besides music?

A: I actually started acting. When I was 7 I got a call back for Matilda on Broadway.

It was me and about three or four other girls for Matilda and then told me no-because I was too tall (laugh).

Q: What inspires your songs?

A: Two things. Experience and I write from a personal point of view. Billie Eilish wrote a song called Bad Guy but that was never her. She never lived that, she was just creating scenarios but for me, I like my songs to be very personal and they come from experiences that I’ve gone through. Bedroom talks about the isolation that my generation is experiencing with Covid and how things in our lives have changed so drastically. Everyone is quarantining and wearing masks and for high school students their whole lives have changed and we can’t control what’s going on and we’re kind of stuck and that is kind of what that song is representing.

Q: Are you shooting music videos for your songs?

A: We are able to shoot music videos. The people involved with the music videos I see on a daily basis and we are taking the correct precautions. The director is actually my cousin. He is a cinematographer and he films the videos and my manager is onsite too it’s just three people. So we are able to shoot music videos but that’s not the priority as long as the music is on Spotify or Apple music that way people can stream it and hear the message that’s the most important thing because the video is just a nice embellishment a cool visual to get the message across but as long as people can hear the song that’s all that really matters to me.

Q: What is the message of New You? A: That’s about coming into your own and letting certain people go. One of my goals for 2021 is just to work on myself and my mental health is my priority so I journal and I meditate and I don’t really keep in contact with some of the friends that I had in high school because some became toxic friendships and we weren’t supporting and encouraging each other so once I’ve started to surround myself in a more positive environment and worked on myself and my music and my craft I kind of began to flourish more and I’ve just studied the business and worked on my music and being alone and immersed in my craft just helped me appreciate it more learn more about it and being in the studio more with our team has just helped me so much.

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Manners That Matter Most is the Essential Etiquette Guide

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By Elizabeth Elston The highly successful book, Manners That Matter Most – the Easy Guide to Etiquette at Home and in the World – published by Hatherleigh Press, researched and written by June Eding, with a special foreword

by Norah Lawlor – is now in its third printing and available in paperback.

As we start a New Year with the promise of vaccines to fight the COVID-19 Pandemic we can start turning our thoughts to a return to social interaction, travel, going out – all of which remind us of the need for good manners.

Etiquette is one of the most valuable assets a person can Possess: knowing how best to present yourself, and how to deal with others in a direct, effective manner, is paramount in all personal, professional, and social relationships. Featured in The New York Times, Manners That Matter Most is a part of the “Little book, Big Ideas” series, which was created to provide everyday people with useful wisdom to improve their lives, seeking to resurrect the custom of good manners and graceful style; all while updating and applying them to the modern age.

Covering topics from introductions, greetings and thank-you’s, to the etiquette of modern technology (including the appropriate places and times to call

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and text message), Manners That Matter Most is a valuable resource and much-needed guide for our fast-paced world. Suitable for readers in every social situation, Manners That Matter Most contains both the information and the support you need to gain and give more consideration in your social encounters.

With an emphasis on graciousness and chivalry that lends the book its authoritative tone, Manners That

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Emily Post Matter Most is the essential companion for anyone looking to put their best foot forward.

The book also includes inspirational quotes on the importance of courtesy, respect and dignity; 25 essential lessons everyone should learn to cultivate better manners; and tips for more effective interaction

with family, friends and co-workers. Taking an old subject and presenting it in a fresh and accessible way, Manners That Matter Most reminds us why good practice in etiquette not only makes the practitioner look good, but enhances society as a whole.

Manners That Matter Most features a special foreword by Norah Lawlor, the founder and principal of Lawlor Media Group Inc. (www.lawlormediagroup. com), a New York-based boutique PR firm focused on a luxury lifestyle clientele.

Available on Amazon.com and in Barnes & Noble Bookstores Distributed by Penguin Random House www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1578268168/ www.barnesandnoble.com/w/manners-that-mattermost-june-eding/1120322436 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/239341/ #MannersThatMatterMost @LawlorMedia @HatherleighPR

INTRODUCING SUPERSTAR MENTALIST

Gerard Senehi

By Lillian Langtry

Mentalist superstar, motivational speaker, corporate entertainer and entrepreneur Gerard Senehi is an amazing person to be around any way you slice it.

Recognized internationally as “The Experimentalist,” he is also difficult to define and defies all categories, evoking mystery and inspiring audiences to be open about questioning their ideas and beliefs.

At the same time, he creates a captivating environment where audience members can reimagine their ideas of what’s achievable, all the while challenging them to explore possibilities beyond the imagined boundaries. Senehi first became fascinated by the supernatural at the age of 10 when his friends were drawing cards from a deck and he was able to correctly predict four in a row.

Born in Paris and raised in Switzerland, he became even more enamored with the mysteries of the unknown not long after when his mother had a dream one night about a friend of hers accidentally catching herself on fire that actually occurred. Already fluent in two languages and proficient in two more by the time he came to the United States at the age of 12, Senehi spent hours in his bedroom exploring magic, experimenting with tricks and “becoming fascinated with the things I couldn’t understand.”

As a student at Amherst College in Massachusetts, he continued entertaining his fellow classmates with magic and mystery, but didn’t consider performing professionally until the early 2000 following a career as a science and art teacher and social worker. After friends persuaded him to give show business a try, he began by calling a local New York talent agency who immediately took him on as a client after seeing his act.

Since then, he has been featured on numerous television shows nationally and internationally, including The Today Show and Ellen. New York Magazine once referred to Senehi’s performances as “some sort of religious experience from the sixteenth century” and he has performed privately for everyone from former President Bill Clinton and legendary TV producer Norman Lear.

Many clients in the corporate world also quickly took notice. They often comment on the near impossible challenge of surpassing one of Senehi’s performances for future events. Deutsche Bank once said: “You were the most talked about presenter of our entire conference – and we had some of the most renowned thinkers in the world.”

During these unprecedented times, it’s challenging to create live entertainment online without it feeling like watching a video. Gerard has cracked the code. His

new virtual show weaves in some of the best virtual mentalism in the world into a journey of wonder, fun, and limitless possibilities. Audiences are left feeling that they have not only witnessed extraordinary and impossible feats, but have gone through a once in a lifetime joyful and uplifting experience. Gerard’s virtual performance inspires possibilities, thoroughly entertains, and brings a sense of joy and fun that is so needed right now. Audience members are not passive spectators, but are fully engaged in an “experience” which takes them out of their ordinary reality into a new dimension, and they come out inspired, energized, and uplifted. Gerard’s virtual show can be performed through various platforms including Zoom, Streamyard, Facebook, and YouTube.

He is also the Founder of Open Future Institute and the QUESTion Project, a non-profit organization he

founded in 2014 dedicated to helping high school students define who they are and approach their life and future with inspiration and purpose. In addition to his work with Open Future Institute, he directs his creative and philanthropic energy as a board member and facilitator for organizations and projects that encourage an active questioning and development of our shared values, beliefs, and worldviews. He is a graduate of Amherst College and received a Masters of Education from the University of Massachusetts. He lives in New York City with his wife, Francesca, and regularly convenes a cross-section of the city’s brightest minds in “Evolutionary Salons” to explore questions of human purpose and potential.

For more information, visit www.openfutureinstitute. org; http://experimentalist.com.

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MarieBelle Luxury Chocolates, Gifts To Melt Your Heart

By Elizabeth Darwen

In New York’s famous Soho District is the worldrenowned, luxury bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates. The flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart.

Relish in the sweetest gift for any occasion, available in-store or delivered same day anywhere in the Manhattan area.

MarieBelle Chocolates’ signature artisanal ganache, lavish truffles and tantalizing chocolate bars are promptly placed throughout to inspire the appetite for giving and eating. Nestled toward the rear of the Soho store is the Cacao Bar which features a menu of desserts and pastries perfect for any tea time in addition to their exceptional hot chocolate drinks to enjoy any time.

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Woman-owned MarieBelle New York is a worldrenowned luxurious global chocolate company.

Their fine art edibles are produced in their Brooklyn factory with retail locations throughout New York City and Japan. MarieBelle’s flagship store in New York’s famous Soho District offers chocolate lovers a sumptuous shopping experience. MarieBelle’s newest New York retail shop is located in Midtown Manhattan’s stunning Japanese-owned Kitano Hotel. Each location pairs perfectly with our lavish and decadent chocolate designs. Customers can purchase MarieBelle’s tasty products on their website www.mariebelle.com, and are available for store pick up or walk in at the Kitano Hotel.

Maribel, hails from Honduras, where her early love for confections was evident as she began selling candies to her neighbors at the tender age of 8. However, living with her mother and grandmother, who were both seamstresses, led her to pursue a career in fashion-arriving in the US at 17 to attend Parsons School of Design. Lieberman felt unfulfilled leading her to search for meaning in the field of gourmet cuisine. Soon thereafter, she opened a store “Lunettes et Chocolat” in 2000 which combined her love for chocolate with her friend’s collection of eyeglasses under one roof. Alas Maribel had found her niche and struck out on her own in December 2001: renting a small gallery space in Soho that would continue to serve as her flagship for the subsequent 18 years.

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MarieBelle New York, which is located at 484 Broome Street, continues to tantalize customers with decadent truffles, artisanal ganache and its renowned Aztec Hot Chocolatefeatured by Oprah in her list of favorite things. The superb ingredients of Criollo cocoa beans, Tahitian vanilla, Japanese matcha and Puerto Rican Rum produce an unrivaled product that draws customers from around the globe.

During any season these treats are the perfect corporate gift as they can be tailored to the specialized needs of any business. Last year MarieBelle New York introduced a High Tea concept which allows customers to partake in this British tradition while indulging in lite bites, chocolate fondue, scones and assorted sandwiches such as Salmon and dill cream cheese. A Cacao Bar nestled in the rear of the Soho Store is similarly decadent as desserts, pastries and hot chocolate await. In the current environment of fear and uncertainty there is nothing more soothing then enjoying a cup of hot chocolate with a family member or friend.

The explosive success of Lieberman who has expanded her empire to a store in the Kitano Hotel at 66 Park Avenue and four stores in Japan is undeniable. Lieberman’s hands-on involvement with every aspect of her business has her visiting her Soho store nearly every day. This attention to detail is what keeps Maribel at the top of the chocolate pyramid – a delicious place to be.

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MarieBelle New York (SoHo) 484 Broome Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 925-6999 x1 MarieBelle at the Kitano Hotel (Midtown) 66 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 (212) 885-7177 For more information about MarieBelle Chocolates, visit www.mariebelle.com/ Facebook: MarieBelleNewYork Twitter: @MarieBelleNY Instagram: @mariebelleofficial

QUICKFIRE INTERVIEW SERIES

Katie Rush: World Leader Debuts To Audiences Around The World

by Rachel Vancelette A rare glimpse into the world of musician and songwriter Katie Rush, whose inspirational music has impacted a new generation of activism, call to action, collaboration and new-found unified musical creativity among her community during COVID19 pandemic.

the planet and to all of us living here. His extreme narcissism, outrageous behavior and hollow beliefs pushed me to release my song in an effort to both express myself and to spur on voting.

When did you first start singing and who is your musical inspiration?

What inspires you?

Spirituality holds a big place in my life, and that has inspired me, as have different aspects of love, friendship, and spacetime, which best explains how the universe works. In the case of World Leader, I was inspired to write by current events, but especially by the environment and global warming, which I believe are issues that need to be faced immediately.

Can you tell us about your career in music, and what advice you would provide to your younger self?

I always sang, but I didn’t start making music until about seven years ago when I met my former collaborators Zak Mering and Sam Mehran. They taught me songwriting and produced for me. Before then, I had been a major music fanatic, going to a ton of underground shows in NYC, but hadn’t believed in myself as an artist. Zak and Sam really showed me that I could make music. When Sam moved to LA, I continued to work with him on periodic visits to make my second and upcoming third album. Sam passed away in 2018, and it’s been difficult to get the third album finished but I’m proud to have released World Leader, the first single off of it, right in time for the US Presidential election. The advice I would give to my younger self would definitely be “don’t be afraid to ask people to collaborate, and learn how to play an instrument because you deserve to know that you can actually really write!

You mentioned that music sends a message and can evoke activism...etc etc, can you tell us a little about your inspiration for World Leader?

I started thinking about writing World Leader when Trump was elected President four years ago. As someone who cares deeply about the environment, I’ve become horrified at his indifference to both

I first started singing as a little girl, pretending to be Cosette and Eponine from Les Miserables. Musical theater was my musical world back then, which translated into a love of the very theatrical David Bowie and Lady Gaga as I got older. My tastes evolved into more lofi pop as I started going to shows, but the thing that will always get me no matter what style of music I’m enjoying is a dramatic and catchy pop hook. Interestingly, my late collaborator Sam’s solo act as Outer Limits Recordings is my all-time favorite music, blending all the factors I love most: irresistible catchiness, lofi recording, and a thrilling dramatic flare.

immediately needed during the pandemic; a simple directory of livestreamed concerts organized by date and genre. Wavculture will help independent musicians like me get their music heard, and make it easy for fans to find musical gems among all the noise - beyond what’s already popular. From there, I’d like to organize my own super interactive concert livestreams featuring other artists.

What are your future goals and hopes for 2021?

I plan to release my third album with Sam, “Out of a Dream” LP, and launch Wavculture, the concert livestream directory I mentioned. I’m also working on and hoping that Sam’s final solo album will be properly released. One of the things that really hurt Sam before he passed was the difficulty in making a living off of music despite his incredible gift; because of this, I will always fight for the musical cream to rise to the top in a sustainable way for artists in 2021 and beyond.

Do you write your own music?

I do write my own music. And while melody and lyrics are my strong suit, I’ve been able to work with great collaborators, like Sam and Zak. They’ve helped me take songs like Stage Life and Disappear to completely new and elevated levels.

Speaking to a year of many changes, how do you think the music industry can improve in this time of COVID19?

I’m really glad you’re asking about this. As much as I love making music, the business of music can be really difficult. And right now in the pandemic, the few artists who were actually able to make a living off touring are of course not able to do so. I think the music industry could do a much better job of boosting independent, talented artists who may not have the perfect marketing package, but I frankly don’t see anyone trying to do anything like that.

I come from DIY music culture, and since I’m not seeing it being done, I’m doing it myself.

Quickfire Tips: Website: https://www.katierush.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ Instagram: Rachel Vancelette @rvancelette Website: www.vanglobalart.com watch?v=V3lO1tWaV9c&feature=youtu.be

I’m in the process of building a platform called Wavculture that will address what is most

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Domenic Melillo A Major League Love

BY ADAM KLUGER

What is A Major League Love about?

This is my first love story. It is about the search for love and how we can be convinced by others that our own vision of what love should be is somehow wrong or misguided. It is about trusting that vision, walking the path to where it leads and then having the courage to trust another person with that vision even when that other person might not fit with other people’s concept of what is right for us.

What got you interested in baseball and how is this book different from other books on the subject?

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is not a book about baseball, it is not a book about poetry. It is first and foremost a love story. Not a romance novel, a love story. But that love story is built upon and reinforced by the love for the game and the love of poetry. For Luca in the story, one cannot be separated from the other. They are all intertwined. I don’t believe that any other book has ever combined these three things in this way. I think that is a key part about what makes this book unique I’ve always thought there was a Zen-like quality that comes from watching a live baseball game, but you liken it to poetry -please explain You are not wrong Adam, there is a peacefulness and gracefulness that the game and the environment exudes, especially as you descend the scale from Major Leagues down to the little league level. I address that in the book when Luca ruminates on his experiences playing ball before crowds in NY vs what he feels

playing for the Durham North Carolina team. But, given Luca’s affinity for poetry, he sees the game through a different lens. For him, the movement, the rhythm, the sights, sounds and smells of the game are part of an artistic and emotional tapestry which spills out of him as poetry. And not just about the game. It is a source that colors how he sees everything else in life also.

engaged in by the female characters in the story. The most enjoyable part for me was crafting the segments of the story written from the female point of view.

Honestly, it really just flowed naturally. Not sure why that was. But it was great.

How does the poetry part fit in? Is it just a hobby for Luca? A point of view on life? Or is there something more that it adds to the story?

Who will this book appeal to- baseball players, fans?

Good question. This is a love story. It is not a romance novel, so it is very wholesome.

It is set in the early to mid 1980’s and the world was a different place back then, simpler more innocent. If someone is expecting Bull Durham here in this book, they will be disappointed. Fans of Nicholas Sparks will be attracted to this story. Young adults will enjoy it. Fans of the Hallmark Channel will love it. The love story and poetry may appeal to women. The baseball aspects will make it enjoyable to men because all of that was inspired and informed by my own 30-year baseball career.

You can write authoritatively about baseball because you have played the game, but how were you able to speak through the female characters of the book so comfortably?

Another great question. There are more major female characters in the book than male characters, so this was critical. My publisher was concerned about that also and we actually discussed having me use a female pen name for this book. After he read the final version, he was much more comfortable that I had represented the female characters in a way that would appeal to women. I have a wife from the south, a southern mother-in-law, 1 athletic sister, 2 very athletic daughters and many female cousins and coworkers. I have taken a bit from all of them when crafting the characters, inner conversations. conflict and resilience exhibited and

Poetry is a bridge in this story, a connector. It provides a window into the minds and hearts of the characters at any point in time. It provides self-enlightenment for them in some instances, while providing perspective to others. The characters are expressing their hopes and wishes, their dreams. It is an emotional outlet.

It becomes a measure of emotional and romantic growth. Finally, it becomes a lifelong record and commentary on the couple’s relationship. They will someday look back on the collection of poems written over the years and it will tell the tale of their love.

I know that spirituality and family are both very important to you as a successful and popular writer - how does baseball fit in to all that?

You are right, my faith is the foundation of my life and all that I do and all that I am.

Baseball fits into that in that I always felt that using a talent that was given to me

by God, was a way of praising Him. It may not have been top of mind at all times ( like when I was yelling at an umpire or barreling over the catcher) but always after a game, I felt a great sense of gratitude and thankfulness for having the chance to play. The game never superseded my faith, but it allowed me to “dance before the Lord” in thankfulness and joyfulness like David did in the bible. It was also a way for me to connect with my dad and make him proud and for me to connect with my children, and hopefully may grandchildren.

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Spring Training Baseball West Palm Beach

By Ira Kaufman I love going to Spring Training baseball games, and I am so lucky that there are two stadiums only a few minutes from my house. The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros share a stadium and the St Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins share another. I have attended three games so far - all at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. The great thing about spring training is that you can sit a few feet from the field for 30 dollars a seat and see all the top players. Because the major leaguers usually leave by the sixth inning, it is the one event that I typically leave before the final out. Just some initial observations: The St Louis Cardinals look awesome. They now have two MVP candidates in the middle of their lineup in Goldschmidt and Arenado. The Washington Nationals are interesting - they have added a number of veteran players to a team that one the pre-pandemic World Series. The Astros received very little booing with respect to the cheating scandal of three years ago - Actually only a few players remain from Houston’s World Champion team (that was accused of banging on trash cans to tip pitches).

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A Journey Toward Quality Living Informed by Timeless Lessons DR. KEN GREY, HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN AND HEALTH PIONEER

by W.A. Muller

“My dream is that when patients visit their doctors that instead of asking, ”what can you give me?” they ask, “what can you teach me?” There’s a reason for that. That’s what empowers us to be better and achieve a healthier, better lifestyle.” Dr. Ken Grey, Holistic Physician Dr. Ken Grey is a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine / Acupuncture Physician. Dr. Grey’s unique approach to holistic healing has taken him abroad to lecture in Germany and treat sports professionals in Hawaii and France and at the Honda Classic as well as at his office where he is sought after by golfing and tennis greats. Dr. Grey has proudly served on the advisory board of the Lighthouse at Jupiter Medical Center as well as an Executive Board Member of the AFFPC (Alliance of Families Fighting Pancreatic Cancer) Foundation. His office is in Jupiter for over 15 years where he is a proud resident. Dr. Grey is the host of Maximum Health Radio “Quality Living” podcast. For Dr. Ken Grey, a Holistic Physician, knowledge is power and the key to living a healthier, longer life.

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“Teaching the patient is a big part of what I do. I may run into a former patient on the street who I may have helped in their effort to get pregnant by introducing them to healthier foods and diet and have a healthier body in order to get pregnant and they say, “I don’t always remember what your treatment was but I still remember what you taught me about healing foods,” so I really feel that that’s the thing that sticks, is the education aspect, as that continues to heal them to this day.”

Growing up, Dr. Ken Grey was always amazed by people who could heal others. Whether it was a preacher in church laying hands on someone, or his own mom who taught a young Ken about the healing powers of certain foods.

“I think my journey started with just wanting to heal and wanting to help. My mom’s cooking, that’s how I first learned about food and how food can heal.

At eighteen I became a chiropractic assistant. I felt like there was all these missing pieces and I wanted

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to fill and I started thinking holistically I wanted to help people with herbs with food with all the things I grew up knowing, with massage, with all of that and I couldn’t figure out how to do all of that so I started looking up naturopathic medicines and I saw that that was very limited and strictly about foods but what it also showed was acupuncture. So, in order to become a doctor of oriental medicine I really wanted to figure out how to use all of my skill sets or talents in a legitimate way and that’s what this gave me so it wasn’t acupuncture that intrigued me or allured me it was my entry point. I thought ok, I’m going to learn food therapy, I’m going to learn homeopathy, I’m going to learn all these things that I already know, but I am going to learn them through professional licensure and I am going to be able to be a primary physician and take care of people and so my goals early on were to do that and move into an area of medicine but also fuse it integrate it with MDs and surgery in places where it had not gone before.

So I really wanted to be a pioneer and that’s really what happened.”

Dr. Ken Grey is now one of the pioneers in a new field of medicine that combines holistic health practices with more conventional medical treatments.

“I’ve written a 500 page book called Health In Balance. My co-writer on that was someone who I helped survive cervical cancer without any chemotherapy or radiation, so she wanted to write this book with me and she has been 10 years cancerfree, knock on wood, thank G-d. I started with dentistry. I shared an office with a dentist and did that for two years pioneering acupuncture and dentistry, I still to this day get asked to lecture on that. I wanted to do it in surgery in ICU I want to do it for people with doctors so they know they don’t have to choose. And it was very popular in helping in the cancer-related surgeries, breast cancer related and things like that.”

For Dr. Grey, another key aspect of quality living is to create healthier patterns and paths toward better health. The first step is often educating yourself to make better choices instead of falling for a fad diet.

“patients often get a long list of things that they shouldn’t do and they walk away feeling hopeless.

No one wants to live their life in a negative. I’ve been able to help create a sense of balance. You can have your celebration days - a day of pizza and wine or bourbon or vodka whatever it is but learn how to balance those days with maybe a day of juicing and what does carrot juice do? How does that help your life? How does beet juice - how to make it taste good? What are your root vegetables what are the organs and corresponding complaints or emotional content and the foods that heal them?

So, I think that education that is readily available to me, becomes readily available to my patients and that is more accessible in developing a sense of pattern than these fragmented, limited diets that are very short-lived and not realistic. If you can create a pattern where you are aware and you are educated then you can make better choices.”

In order to help people interested in incorporating holistic practices in their daily life, Dr. Grey is developing a new app that will make living healthier as simple as clicking your smart device.

at least complement their healing processes. So, a medical doctor can even prescribe this app to help patients by answering questions that they don’t know because a lot of times even food therapy, meditation therapy, yoga all of these things are very foreign to MD’s but they still want their patients to do it, they just don’t know how to prescribe it or in what frequency or style, so it will be a tool not only for physicians to prescribe for their patients, but also the everyday person will be able to simply access it and understand it and simplify their lives as well as their healing process.” website: www.drkengrey.com Dr. Grey has proudly served on the advisory board of the Lighthouse at Jupiter Medical Center as well as an Executive Board Member of the AFFPC ( Alliance of Families Fighting Pancreatic Cancer ) Foundation. His office is in Jupiter for over 15 years where he is a proud resident. Dr. Grey is the host of Maximum Health Radio “Quality Living” podcast.

“I’m working on an app called VELL and it’s kind of combining the two worlds very well and it will be the first app of its kind. There’s nothing like it available.

It will give users the option to go through precision holistic medicine plan programs for any major complaints and for those who seek to be balanced and it will help them with every aspect of their lives and help them to create patterns. It will give them accountability and give them accessibility to all of the things that they need to succeed in a better health situation. This app is multi-purposed and multifaceted so for the first time it would be like a patient going to see someone like me, accessing me at their fingertips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, being able to ask questions, being able to access products if they need them. Being able to access certain treatments, access everything from their meditations to their exercises and its all-encompassing in that sense. But really it’s developing a holistic lifestyle using the tools of an app and learning how to self-heal or

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‘Dr. Lisa’s’ Realistic Covid Time Tips I’m Dr Lisa - the unlicensed therapist who is honest, because legally, I can be.

I’m sick of being advised by experts to meditate, limit media and wear multiple masks at one time. Here’s some tips that are much more practical: Tip #1 Get rid of your kitchen—it takes up too much space and is

making you miserable. Convert it to a useful room. Substitute

knitting for sourdough bread making.

Tip #2 Throw away your best clothes. Looking at all of it in the closet

is upsetting and the last thing you want to think about is

trying it on right now.

Tip #3

Stop trying to maintain relationships. It’s too much trouble and you don’t have time. There are apps you need to be on with strangers so you can network to whatever might possibly be the next big thing.

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Tip #4 Pretend your life is great across all mediums whenever you get

a chance. You need to release your passive/aggressive

competitive impulses somewhere!

Tip #5

Remember this: if you’re conflicted about being in a relationship versus being on your own—it’s all equally bad—just in different ways. No need to try and improve or change your circumstances.

You’re welcome.

Dr. Lisa About Dr. Lisa: Dr. Lisa has been practicing unlicensed therapy since 2001.

She’s worked with over 1,000 clients including artists, comedians, musicians, politicians, writers, actual shrinks, celebrities and complete strangers. Listen to her live every Thursday, 2-3pm or download and enjoy over 250 recorded episodes at Dr. Lisa Gives A Sh*t on Radio Free Brooklyn. www.listentodr.lisa.com www.lisalevyindustries.com www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/show/dr-lisa-gives-a-shit instagram: @lisalevyartwork Photo: Eva Mueller

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Barbella Box In November of 2015, Ella Ozery launched Barbella Box, a monthly subscription box for women featuring premium fitness apparel, gear, accessories, snacks, supplements, and more- delivered straight to your door. Barbella Box is the first subscription box to provide a fun way to try out new products and brands in the CrossFit, weightlifting, and fitness niche, exclusively for women.

The Barbella Box team scours the globe each month for new and upcoming fitness products as well as mixing in big name brands we all already know and love.

To date, Barbella Box is proud to have shipped more than 350,000 boxes to over 65 different countries. They’ve recently created a community outreach program and have donated over $150,000 worth of apparel, health products, and fitness gear to the local South Florida community.

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Gallery Biba opened its doors on Worth Avenue in November of 2006. The realization of a vision by Biba St. Croix, Gallery Biba is proud to feature selections by the finest Modern and Contemporary masters. With her unique eye and decades of experience,

Biba St. Croix has curated selections from the most sought-after artists from around the world.

Pablo Picasso, Jim Dine, Andy Warhol, Robert St. Croix, Robert Rauschenberg, Fernando Botero, and numerous others.

Exquisite paintings, sculptures and works on paper fill the gallery, including works by

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Artist Camilla Webster Book Signing at The Palm Beach Book Store Maribel Alvarez, PR 50 of Webster’s paintings were due to be exhibited at the Coral Springs Museum of Art last year. Due to pandemic difficulties, the museum had to limit the number of in-person visitors. Undeterred, Webster decided that if her legions of fans and collectors could not travel to see her work, her work would travel to them.

“This was about bringing my art far and wide, providing beauty and healing at a time when many of us are craving an escape,” says Webster, who is known for her unique style of narrative abstraction: capturing idyllic memories through abstract, colorful landscape. Webster counts Pat Lipsky among her many early art

mentors and is inspired by British seascape artists Turner and Whistler. Her artwork is prized by many collectors and current work is currently on exhibit at the Paul Fisher Gallery at The Brazilian Court Hotel.

Camilla Webster book will be available on Amazon April 2021.

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PALM BEACH SOCIAL SCENE LIEBA NESIS’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT TODD’S BY TODD ENGLISH

By Clara Morgan

Lieba Nesis held her birthday celebration at Todd’s Restaurant in West Palm Beach, FL: Lieba Nesis ©Annie Watt

Ray Kelly, Jean Shafiroff, Veronica Kelly ©Annie Watt

Michele Herbert, Anka Palitz ©Annie Watt

Todd C. Poindexter ©Annie Watt

Jacques Acoca, Ruth Miller ©Annie Watt

Susan Sosner, Ashley Sosner, Lieba Nesis ©Annie Watt

Mordechai Mark Weiss, Veronica Kelly, Lieba Nesis ©Annie Watt

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