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FEATURES 122 BUSINESS BEAUTIFIED William Lauder reflects on building brands, advancing breast cancer research, and leading with purpose By Paige Bowers
128 STEPPING INTO THE LIGHT George Merck brings a studied sensibility and personal passion to collecting art and championing living artists By Stephanie Gates
134 SHADY LADY Reimagine flirty Floridian fashion with winter pastels and powerful yet playful silhouettes Photography by Nick Mele
144 TROPICAL TAPESTRY A chance meeting leads to a lush Palm Beach garden—and a place in the Smithsonian’s archives
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Elyce Arons, the co-founder of Kate Spade and Frances Valentine
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168 ELEMENTS
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108 CHECK-IN The Four Seasons brand arrives in Naples
110 FLORIDIANA Cowboy culture shines in the Sunshine State at Westgate River Ranch
194 HEALTH & FITNESS
112 HIGH ROAD The Land Rover Defender Octa is a vehicle fit for a Bond villain
200 SEASONED WITH STYLE The argument for slow, tech-free mornings
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156 LOCAL BITES What to expect at Eataly inside CityPlace, plus Bissinger’s opens on Palm Beach, Talkin’ Tacos debuts in West Palm, and two NYC bagel spots expand across Palm Beach County
162 SIP WITH PBI COURTESY OF MACARONMAESTRO
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HOME 165 DESIGN Art and Brazilian modernism commingle in this Palm Beach home
Small tools with big impacts on wellness
Three ways to enhance your sleep
206 WEALTH Insight into the Palm Beach housing market
CULTURE 211 TOP BILLING A primer on The Palm Beach Show
212 CALENDAR What to see and do this month
SOCIAL STUDIES 233 PALM BEACH MAGAZINE Hot parties, beautiful people
DEAR LIZ 240 INSIDER ADVICE ON... Dream dinner guests and cool centerpieces
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The now-famous ancient Greek question “Did he have passion?” may sound trite these days, but there’s some wisdom to using it as a measuring stick for a life well lived. Passion, according to our forebears, trumps possessions and status when it comes to personal fulfillment. It certainly rings true in the case of our cover subject. William Lauder, board chair of Estée Lauder Companies, the cosmetics behemoth started by his grandmother, has always had an appetite for experimentation, discovery, and pushing things to the next level. The driver? Passion—and that extends to every part of his life, as he tells writer Paige Bowers in “Business Beautified” (page 122). Consider his involvement with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which his late mother, Evelyn, co-founded and father, Leonard, championed. The pink ribbon William wears every day symbolizes his passion for curing a disease that affected his mother and so many other women. In this issue, we also contemplate a passion for art—not acquiring for acquisition’s sake, but as a means for challenging the status quo and facilitating a connection between artist and audience. At 36, George Merck is already a master of this, particularly when it comes to avant-garde art. He doesn’t just collect art; he amplifies artists’ voices—the mark of a true visionary. I invite you to read Stephanie Gates’ “Stepping into the Light” on page 128 and visit George’s GMAC exhibition space, if you haven’t already. If you’re a gardener, you’ll also appreciate “Tropical Tapestry,” our story on Ann Heathwood’s wonderful garden—so wonderful, in fact, that it was accepted into the Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens. A gardener knows how hard it is to create a green space with a magical rhythm and a variety of plantings that somehow complement each other and thrive at the same time. Ann, with the help of the ultimate plant whisperer, Fernando Wong, has accomplished the seemingly impossible: a garden that’s as close to perfect as any mortal can achieve. Turn to page 144 and see why the Smithsonian honor is so well deserved. Enjoy the issue and the wild, wonderful ride that is February in Palm Beach—whatever your passion.
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THE DO LIST You wouldn’t know it by scanning the horizon, but there is a storm brewing. A veritable tsunami of events and activities is bearing down on us in the month of February. In this issue of Palm Beach Illustrated, we have devoted nearly 20 calendar pages to plays, concerts, art shows, and exhibitions of all kinds. When locals mention “season,” this is what they are talking about. Our Culture section editor becomes very popular this time of year, with a deluge of possibilities overflowing her inbox from venues across the market. We are pleased to dedicate the column inches to such possibilities, in an effort to keep the guests of our readers—and the readers themselves— engaged with the full gamut of activities on offer. If you happen to have visitors February 21, rejoice! Our Culture calendar lists nine activities and five performances on that one day alone. Never a dull moment around here. Our Culture pages span all ages and interests. Art aficionados will appreciate “Timeless Elegance” at Findlay Galleries, Jean-Pierre Cassigneul’s first solo show in the United States in 30 years, opening February 4 with a reception to benefit the American Heart Association. The Palm Beach Show, with its unmatched selection of art, jewelry, antiques, and design, returns February 12-17. On February 7, animal lovers will celebrate 10 years of conservation at Manatee Lagoon’s ManateeFest, when families will learn all about this warm water gathering spot for one of Florida’s most beloved creatures. No matter where you end up this month, be safe, enjoy yourself, and find your way back to these pages in March to do it all over again. Until the next one,
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ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY WHO: Children’s Home Society of Florida WHAT: Ultimate Dinner Party WHERE: Private residences, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The evening began with a cocktail reception at Ben and Laetitia Han’s Palm Beach home. Guests then departed for intimate dinners in private residences across the island, all curated by celebrated local chefs.
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PARTY UNDER THE PALMS WHO: Junior League of the Palm Beaches WHAT: Party Under the Palms WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The Junior League of the Palm Beaches kicked off its eighty-fifth anniversary year and honored its enduring legacy of leadership and impact during this inaugural event, which was presented in partnership with Lilly Pulitzer.
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WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens WHAT: Ninth Annual Sculpture in Motion WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 800 guests enjoyed the 2-acre oasis, which was turned into an outdoor showroom with an array of cars from private collections that are seldom displayed for public viewing.
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ART BY SYLVESTER STALLONE WHO: Provident Fine Art WHAT: Sylvester Stallone Private VIP Exhibition WHERE: Provident Fine Art, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: VIP guests were treated to a preview of works by actor, filmmaker, and lifelong artist Sylvester Stallone at the exclusive exhibition at Provident Fine Art.
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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE WHO: Palm Beach Atlantic University WHAT: Forty-First Annual American Free Enterprise (AFE) Day WHERE: Rubin Arena, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The day’s ceremony recognized individuals whose achievements exemplify the values of the American free enterprise system.
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WHO: The Colony Hotel and Tory Burch WHAT: The Living Room Series and Dinner with Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests toasted Brown and O’Neill’s new book, All the Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top, and enjoyed a fireside chat moderated by Sarah Wetenhall.
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TOASTING TO 100 YEARS WHO: Mish Tworkowski, Joseph Singer, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League WHAT: Cocktail celebration WHERE: Mish Fine Jewelry Studio, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The elegant gathering marked the culmination of Peggy Adams’ 100th anniversary year, honored board chair Pauline Pitt, and served as a festive kickoff to the Palm Beach season.
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EDM lovers, get ready. On February 14, the waterfront will transform into a tropical playground of sound, movement, and nonstop energy as the Palm Tree Music Festival takes over West Palm Beach at full volume. Produced by Palm Tree Crew Holdings—the entertainment, hospitality, and investment company founded by DJ Kygo and manager Myles Shear—Palm Tree Music Festival has already had successful iterations in Aspen, the Hamptons, Napa, and Saint-Tropez. The inaugural West Palm Beach event is presented in partnership with Related Ross. Starting at 2 p.m., festivalgoers will experience music by global DJs as well as BUNT., Sofi Tukker, and headliners Kygo and Calvin Harris. The stage will be set at the foot of Clematis Street along Flagler Drive, which will close to traffic during the event. “West Palm Beach is in the middle of an incredible cultural moment,” says Michael Diaz, CEO of Palm Tree Crew Holdings. “The city has transformed into one of South Florida’s most dynamic destinations, and this era has been driven by a new generation of residents who are eager for more live music, dining, and lifestyle experiences. We saw that opportunity and are thrilled to tap into it alongside our partners at Related Ross.” (palmtreemusicfestival.com) —Jacquelynn Powers
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WE CHAT WITH WEST PALM’S OWN TUCKER HALPERN, HALF OF THE DANCE-POP DUO SOFI TUKKER, AHEAD OF HIS PERFORMANCE AT PALM TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 14 BY SKYE SHERMAN PBI: What has it felt like from the inside as Sofi Tukker has performed on bigger and bigger stages around the world? Halpern: Our growth has always been a
steady burn, growing each year without any crazy viral songs or memes, but we’ve had a few big growth spurts—one being while we were stuck in West Palm Beach. We bought a place here just before COVID broke out and, soon after, started live-streaming DJ sets at 1 p.m. every single day for over 300 days straight from our living room. Other moments that have felt like big inflection points are the couple Grammy noms, playing the sunset slot at Coachella, and our music being in some big commercials, shows, and movies.
family for Thanksgiving and Christmas as a little kid, and it [was always] such a special place for me. When we started touring all the time, we were constantly in “the scene” and having meetings and never taking a breath, and the only place we felt we could slow down, write music, and be healthy was visiting my parents in West Palm Beach. So, when we wanted to invest in real estate, it felt right. How does living in West Palm Beach support or shape the way you work?
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Together, you and your collaborator, Sophie Hawley-Weld, have such a distinct presence and sound. How do you keep it fresh while still staying true to who Sofi Tukker is?
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We’re two very different people, with different interests and lives (sorta!). We try to be ourselves and show our uniqueness as individuals but also where we come together and put our styles and interests together. Whether it’s a song or outfits or album art, there’s always some of both of us. We’re in constant conversation about who we are as humans and as Sofi Tukker—and how (and if) we’re making the world a better place in some small way. Why did you choose West Palm Beach as your home base?
I grew up coming down to this area with my
I have family and some of my best friends here. I think Palm Beach gives me a sense of comfort, slower pace, and healthiness from when I come off crazy tours and endless long days. Keeping grounded and surrounded by friends and family helps me know me. After touring, what’s the first thing you do when you’re back home?
I sleep. See my friends. Then sleep a little more. Then wake up and take my golf cart to Celis. Then sleep some more. Maybe hit MedHouse for an IV or cryo. Then probably hit Celis again for an afternoon latte. Some golf at the par 3 course at The Park under the lights, then a Mary Lou’s nightcap. What’s next?
We just finished some of the best music we’ve ever made and are shortly announcing the biggest shows of our career. 2026 is going to be an exciting ride for us. … [We’re also] focused on growing our new management company and lifestyle brand, Animal Talk, alongside Myles Shear and Bella Tamis.
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Who better than Broadway royalty to mark a performing arts milestone? The Festival of the Arts Boca will return to Mizner Park Amphitheater for its twentieth season February 27, delivering 10 days of live music, discussions, and performances culminating with the one-and-only Patti LuPone March 8. “Patti embodies the spirit of excellence and passion that has defined our festival for two decades,” says Joanna Marie Kaye, the festival’s executive director. “Her appearance is the perfect finale to our milestone year—a celebration of world-class artistry, fearless storytelling, and the transformative power of live performance.” The recipient of three Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, LuPone will perform her “Matters of the Heart” solo show. “It’s a twenty-fifth anniversary tour of a concert I did 25 years ago,” LuPone explains, “with love songs written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Stephen Sondheim, and John Bucchino, among others.” Ahead of the show, PBI caught up with LuPone to discuss her career and longevity. (festivalboca.org)
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physical and vocal technique 13 hours a day, six days a week, then performances of classical plays. I was miserable, exhausted, and happy at that school. One had to commit completely to remain in the program, which had eliminations every year. What continues to fuel your trailblazing spirit? My desire to perform and to continue to learn my craft. Do you have any pre-show rituals? I do. I’m at the theater two hours before curtain so I can live in that space, which I love—the backstage, the doormen and women, the stagehands, the dressers, the dressing room—and
prepare for the show. I sit in my chair, look in the mirror, and create the character I’ve rehearsed. And my door is always open so people can wander in and out. We gossip—we’re told who’s in, who’s out—we hear street noises, the carriage trade, which is the audience. That’s my prep. What do you attribute the longevity of your decades-long career that includes recent roles in the Sex in the City sequel, Palm Royale, and the Broadway production of The Roommate starring opposite Mia Farrow? I don’t know except I think it’s because I was born to do this. What’s next on your wish list of roles to play? I don’t know what’s next. I love surprises!
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In the glittering but transactional world of retail development, most talk about leasing in terms of square footage, occupancy, and deals inked. Francis X. Scire Jr. is focused on soul. After nearly 35 years in the industry, having a hand in shaping everything from landmark shopping centers to ambitious adaptive-reuse districts, he’s earned a reputation as a connector who leads with kindness and instinct. Scire’s philosophy, informed by the principles of New Urbanism, is simple: effortlessly cool destinations aren’t built without, well, effort. They’re composed and layered with intention, a mix of tenants selected not only for who they are, but for how they fit together. “I assess a place for what it has, but more importantly, what it’s missing,” he explains. “That’s where my vision begins to take shape.” His career has unfolded across some of the country’s most notable retail environments. At Simon Property Group in Manhattan, he oversaw luxury and first-tomarket brands at Roosevelt Field, Walt Whitman Shops, and The Westchester; as senior vice presi-
dent of leasing, marketing, and brand management at O’Connor Capital Partners, he oversaw and was responsible for 3.5 million square feet of assets nationwide. A Boston native who has lived in West Palm Beach’s Grandview Heights neighborhood with his elementary-age daughter since 2018, Scire brings a mix of intuition and community fluency to everything he touches. It’s why developers call Scire when they want a place to brim with life and “it” factor. Locally, Scire’s signature is of-the-moment and highly visible. As the development vice president of leasing for The Royal Poinciana Plaza, he was part of the team behind the plaza’s transformation, helping to bring a next-gen mix of fashion, dining, and culture to the historic Palm Beach destination. As head of leasing for Nora, he helped guide the new district into its identity as one of our area’s most anticipated dining and retail destinations. “Here was an industrial street in a blighted neighborhood transformed and reborn into a street that will be used for hundreds
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Calling themselves a “merger of objets d’art, antiques, and assembled goods,” Casa Gusto is a treasure trove of old and new gathered from around the globe, including seventeenth-, eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and mid-century furniture, papier-mâché, and hand-molded French tableware. Run by Cris Briger with her sons, the layered shop pairs worldly finds with an artful sensibility, while Studio Gusto expands the vision with interior design services. (getthegusto.com) E RT DEPEN
This new hot spot from the husbandwife team behind cult-favorite Kitchen channels the spirit of an Old Florida dive bar—casual, welcoming, nostalgic, on the right side of eccentric—while serving an elevated lineup of classics, including a tavern burger, a chicken schnitzel sandwich, and wings. (And yes, there’s coconut cake.) With specials such as a daily happy hour and Meatloaf and Martini Mondays, it’s a true locals’ haunt. (mrbspb.com)
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A creative anchor of the avenue, The Peach houses six working artist studios and a gallery, and it hosts monthly art walks and gallery shows, classes, workshops, and events. “The Peach is thrilled to be located in such a flourishing area packed full of artsy, culturally relevant businesses and … [to] realize our mission of bringing experiences with fine art and artists to everyone,” says artist-curator Craig McInnis, who runs day-to-day operations. While there, sip a marg at buzzy Mexican eatery El Segundo, located in a restored carriage house on property. (thepeachwpb.com)
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A longtime NYC institution with a prominent Palm Beach presence, Renny & Reed brings events and florals to the next level for a discerning clientele through modern arrangements and high-touch service. Founded in 1972 by famed Studio 54 designer Renny Reynolds and now helmed by his nephew, Reed McIlvaine, the studio handles everything from daily deliveries and custom bouquets to weekly installations and bespoke event design. (rennyandreed.com)
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For nearly 30 years, viewers have tuned into PBS’ Antiques Roadshow to watch guests share their family heirlooms, flea market finds, and potential rare collectibles with expert appraisers in approximately 23 categories—from ancient art to watches and almost everything in between. For the past 18 years, and nearly a decade alongside my wife, Katherine van Dell, I have had the pleasure of flying to fascinating
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cities, waking up early, and volunteering (yes, all appraisers are volunteers) my time and expertise as an appraiser on the show. While the series premiered in Britain in 1979, the American version of Antiques Roadshow first aired on PBS in 1997. The show is mostly shot in the late spring and early summer months, and the Boston-based GBH production crew and a team of local volunteers shepherd thousands
In the latest season of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, Katherine van Dell and Sebastian Clarke volunteer their appraising expertise in Salt Lake City, Utah (above and bottom right) and St. Louis, Missouri (left). They’ve previously filmed in Urbandale, Iowa (bottom left), among other cities.
of guests through each respective venue. Tickets are offered through a sweepstakes, with some guests having driven for hours or taken multiple flights to be there. Knowing how special the show is to attendees and viewers alike, the appraisers, producers, and crew work hard to make sure the guest experience meets their expectations. From early arrivals at dawn to the last few guests at dusk, we see thousands of attendees, all with hopes of making it on camera. The show is authentic reality TV. Neither the appraisers nor the producers coach participants, as we want to capture the excitement—and, sometimes, disappointment—on camera. Appraisers have limited time to research the pieces; we rely on our expertise and the collective knowledge of fellow appraisers to spot a diamond in the rough. Once the guest has navigated their way
to any given specialty table, the appraiser will get a first look at the item. If an appraiser believes it would be good for camera, we’ll grill the guest to ensure they genuinely have limited knowledge of the item and meet certain criteria for filming. The appraiser will seek out a roving producer on set to pitch the piece. Once the producer has given the green light, we’ll double- and even triple-check our research, often corroborating with colleagues before meeting the guest on set. As the camera rolls, the guest shares the family legend behind the piece, and the appraiser will either confirm these lores as truth or debunk them as fiction. It all leads up to the crescendo when we ask, “Do you have any idea of the value?” Our fellow appraisers and the production team feel like distant family we rarely get to see. When we are together, we work tirelessly to capture the true magic of Antiques Roadshow: the excitement of discovery, the history behind each piece, and the human stories that make it all meaningful. We only hope that our love for the objects, the people, and the show itself shines through every time you tune into PBS or stream the series on digital platforms. «
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START YOUR OWN The Palm Beach County Library System makes it easy to start a book club with its Book Club in a Bag kits. Designed for adult, children, and teen groups, these kits come with 10 copies of the same book, with discussion guides and questions available online. Choose from Spanish or English language titles across a variety of genres, including popular fiction. (pbclibrary.org/book-club-in-a-bag)
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GET THE KIDS INVOLVED The Society of the Four Arts hosts a Family Book Club series for independently reading children. There are two meetings for each book, all facilitated by the Four Arts’ children’s librarian, Samantha Merigold. At the first meeting, participants receive a copy of the selected book, which they will discuss at the second meeting. Themed activities and refreshments round out the experience. The next book on tap is The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Reservations open at 9 a.m. February 6, with meetings slated for March 7 and 21. (fourarts.org/events/clubs)
JOIN LOCALLY There are ample book club opportunities across the Palm Beaches. One group with a robust readership and a philanthropic mission is So Booked Up, a Palm Beach County–based book club for women aged 21 and older. “Women can join simply by attending our monthly events or signing up through our online community,” says So Booked Up founder and CEO Brandy Rose. “There’s no barrier to entry—just a desire to enjoy great books, great company, and the energy of being surrounded by women who love uplifting one another.” The monthly selections, Rose notes, are “driven by books that spark conversation, inspire personal growth, and bring women together.” Giving back is also at the core of So Booked Up. “As a 501(c)(3), we lean into literacy, community impact, and helping local families in need,” Rose adds. “Throughout the year, we organize donation drives, support local schools and literacy programs, and partner with organizations making a difference, especially in underserved areas.” (sobookedup.com)
Add to Your Reading List THESE NEW RELEASES ARE SURE TO SPARK CONVERSATION AT YOUR NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix A master of modern horror with a playful twist, Grady Hendrix has set his latest book in 1970s St. Augustine, where the young residents of Wellwood House use whatever means necessary to regain their power. Brawler by Lauren Groff This new short story collection from Floridian Lauren Groff includes nine tales that explore the chasms between light and dark, love and fear. Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi In this work of historical fiction, Saara El-Arifi gives the mic to Cleopatra herself, resulting in a bold and illuminating exploration of one of history’s most iconic leading ladies.
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1 Lilly Pulitzer Colorful Cause, select yellow and printed styles including the archival print Bumbley Buzz from the Spring 2026 collection boast a specially designed tag to raise awareness for HDRF (prices vary, $30,000 donation made to HDRF), Lilly Pulitzer, Palm Beach, lillypulitzer.com
Since 2006, the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) has sought to fund the most innovative neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders. It also aims to raise awareness of depression as a medical illness and to educate the public about the facts of depression. On February 14, it will host its eighth annual Palm Beach Race of Hope to Defeat Depression 5K walk/run at Bradley Park. (hopefordepression.org)
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Charms of Hope Sunflower earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold ($1,895) and bracelet with an 18-karat-gold sunflower on a yellow cord ($495, a portion of proceeds from both pieces benefit HDRF), Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, hamiltonjewelers.com
Hope Signature Gift Collection with Hope Sport Eau de Parfum, Hope Original Eau de Parfum, and Hope Night Eau de Parfum ($275, all profits benefit HDRF), Hope Fragrance Collection, hopefragrances.com
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OCEAN ESSENCE Seashell resin necklace in ivory with 18-karat gold bead ($565), Aurelia Demark, Palm Beach, aureliademark.com
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PATTERN PLAY Striped printed fabric handbag ($4,100), Chanel, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, chanel.com COME IN CLUTCH Curve Buttermilk Quilted Biker leather clutch ($750), Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach Gardens, jimmychoo.com
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THE ICONS: Invest in high-quality accessories with timeless designs. MONOCROMATIC: Pair different shades of white for the ultimate luxe look. MAKE IT YOURS: Add personality by incorporating unique textures.
CLEAR SKIES Triangle Slim sunglasses in Milky Ivory ($360), Loewe, Palm Beach, loewe.com
SOFT SPOT Andiamo corduroyshearling clutch ($3,900), Bottega Veneta, Palm Beach, bottega veneta.com
WRAP AND REPEAT Baby Rider Double Tour bracelet ($1,000), Hermès, Palm Beach, hermes.com
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SUBTLE LIFT Belle Vivier crocheted pumps ($1,995), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com
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What inspires you? I am inspired by so many things. It is hard to give a concrete answer to this because inspiration is all around us: other people, vintage clothing, my garden, music, art … the list goes on. Describe the aesthetic of Frances Valentine. Our mantra is “Wear what makes you happy.” The idea is to allow women to dress confidently, colorfully, and with their own personal style. Frances Valentine’s design philosophy is rooted in timelessness, not trends. We are the opposite of fast fashion. We create with quality and joy in mind. These are pieces you’ll wear today, tomorrow, in 20 years, and pass on to your daughter. Best piece of style advice? Experiment constantly. What would you tell your younger self? Take more risks. 88
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Elyce Arons
The co-founder of Kate Spade and Frances Valentine (where she serves as CEO) reflects on her friendship with the late designer and more BY KATHERINE LANDE
The Frances Valentine lifestyle brand includes vintage-inspired modern apparel, jewelry, handbags, and more.
Tell us about your new book, We Might Just Make it After All. This book is the story about a best friendship and a story I felt I needed to tell. Not because Katy was famous or because tragedy has elevated her to an almost mythic status, but because she was human. Because she was my best friend and I was lucky enough to witness firsthand what made her so extraordinary—not just in her work, but in her heart. I want people to remember her as she was in those vibrant, full, creative years at Kate Spade and Frances Valentine: curious, kind, fiercely loyal, and full of life. My journey is written throughout the book. It is about partnership, love, reinvention, and making it happen after all we had been through.
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How did your fashion career begin? [Kate Spade and I] always wanted to have a business when we were in college together and thought we’d open a vintage store and sell vintage and modern designers side by side. When I moved to New York, I got a job as a PR assistant at J.G. Hook and then moved on to Marithé & François Girbaud jeans. Katy got a job at Mademoiselle magazine. In 1992, Katy’s boyfriend, Andy, said, “Why don’t you start a handbag company?” Katy had been at Mademoiselle for about seven years by then, and I had been working in marketing. It felt like the right time to do something together. Katy had this idea for a new type of handbag because she saw a void in the market for [what] she was looking for for photo shoots. She had the idea to create a really simple, chic, American-style bag, and the brand was born.
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So This is LOVE INFUSE YOUR DATE NIGHT WITH AN EXTRA DOSE OF ROMANCE COURTESY OF THESE EDITORAPPROVED ESSENTIALS
PASSIONATE PICNIC Bridgerton x Williams Sonoma picnic basket ($350), Williams Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com This Bridgerton-inspired picnic set features a handwoven basket containing all the requisites for a romantic repast outdoors, including ceramic plates, gold-hue flatware, napery, wine glasses, a blanket, and additional banqueting accoutrements. —Jane E. Enos, contributing editor
SULTRY SNACKING Prestige Collection caviar tasting tin ($399), Golden Goat Caviar, goldengoatcaviar.com On date night, I think the most romantic thing to share is caviar. This luxe tasting tin from Golden Goat turns the evening into a gourmet experience. Sampling four caviars side by side feels decadent, playful, and a little magical. The flavors build anticipation, heighten the senses, and set the tone for what comes next. —Jacquelynn Powers, contributing editor SIGNATURE SCENT Miss Dior Eau de Parfum roller-pearl ($60), Dior, saksfifthavenue.com Designer Christian Dior’s first-ever fragrance, Miss Dior, delivers a subtle floral scent that is said to smell like love. A personal favorite, the mini roller-pearl version is just the right size to tuck into my date-night clutch. —Gaylene Salomons, contributing editor
TRIPLE THREAT The Triple Shot interchangeable blow-dryer brush ($190), Drybar, drybar.com I love a blowout, but deadlines and commitments don’t always allow for one. Before a special date, I wet and restyle with Drybar’s Triple Shot, whose interchangeable brushes can create any look—from straight to wavy to high-volume—in a matter of minutes. Bonus: ionic technology minimizes damage. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief 90
PUCKER UP Refillable lipstick ($83), Dries Van Noten, driesvannoten.com The perfect pout is vital for a successful date night. The Favorite Red satin lipstick from Dries Van Noten is not only long-lasting and nourishing (it’s infused with rosehip oil and shea butter), but it slides into a chic refillable case, meaning you can match your lipstick to your outfit in more ways than one. —Mary Murray, executive editor
KEEP IT FRESH Sweet Serenity arrangement ($350), J’Adore Les Fleurs, jadorelesfleurs.com My husband and I love filling our home with flowers pretty much anytime—special occasions, dinner parties, Tuesdays—and date night is no exception. The arrangements I’m most wowed by are from J’Adore Les Fleurs, such as this striking burst of fresh pink and white roses and peonies mixed with other blooms in a signature JLF box. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor
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BY MARY MURRAY 1. HEART OF GOLD Piaget Rose Decor Palace earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $19,000. Piaget, Palm Beach (piaget.com) 2. FALLING FAST Anita Ko long-stem rose necklace with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $3,375. Marissa Collections, Palm Beach (marissacollections.com) 3. FIRST CRUSH Jacquie Aiche flower ring with carved bone and diamonds set in 14-karat gold, price upon request. Marissa Collections, Palm Beach (marissacollections.com) 4. LOVE FOOL Heavenly Vices silver guilloche enamel love token with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $7,500. (heavenlyvicesfinejewelry.com) 5. SPEND THE NIGHT Seal & Scribe Blue Rose Moon ring with antique chalcedony rose intaglio and a diamond crescent moon set in 14-karat rose gold, $3,200. (sealandscribe.com) 6. EVER AFTER Picchiotti brooch with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $35,200. Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach (greenleafcrosby.com); Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens (hamiltonjewelers.com) 7. HEAD OVER HEELS Cicada bracelet with diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds set in platinum, $195,000. Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach (greenleafcrosby.com) 8. MÉNAGE À TROIS Provident Jewelry tricolor gold and diamond flower earrings with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, rose gold, and white gold, $8,995. Provident Jewelry locations (providentjewelry.com) 9. FEELING THORNY Rose Dior Bagatelle bracelet with diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $55,500. (dior.com)
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Appoint your vanity with sensuous aromas and little luxuries: Baobab Collection Diffuser My First Baobab Miami, adorned with Art Deco buildings and touting aromas of flower of salt, maritime pine, and cypress ($180, us.baobabcollection. com); Hudson Grace Palm Beach Scented Room Spray, where tangerine, orange flower, sea breeze, and palm play in perfect harmony ($58, hudsongracesf. com); LAFCO New York x The Colony Hotel Pink Paradise Candle, a lush blend of passion fruit, coconut, amber, musk, and wood ($75, lafco. com); Jayson Home Bienaimé Apothecary Collection Solid Soap, a revival of renowned French perfumer Robert Bienaimé’s La Vie en Fleurs, with notes of raspberry, mandarin, peony, violet, rose, white musk, iris, and heliotrope ($38), and footed ceramic Bienaimé Soap Tray ($70, jaysonhome. com); Charlotte Tilbury Star Confidence Fragrance, a warm floral with black currant, jasmine sambac, davana, patchouli, and oakmoss ($150, charlottetilbury.com); and Reed Smythe & Company Vintage Sterling Silver Shell Dish, perfect for jewels and treasures ($250, reedsmythe. com). —Abigail Duffy
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YOUR PASSPORT TO THE MOST FASCINATING CORNERS OF THE GLOBE
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Inset: The new take on Dunton’s historic bathhouse Below: Major Ross cabin at Dunton Hot Springs
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DUNTON HOT SPRINGS REVIVES A LONG-ABANDONED MINING TOWN AS A DESIGN-RICH, GEOTHERMAL RETREAT STEEPED IN HISTORY AND WILD BEAUTY BY PAUL RUBIO
Travelers flock to the Colorado Rockies for skiing, hiking, and crisp alpine air, but deep in the San Juan Mountains lies a different Colorado altogether. Hidden between stands of blue spruce, ponderosa, conifers, and aspen groves, steaming mineral pools emerge from the earth and a chapter of the Wild West remains preserved in full. Together, they shape one of the country’s most intriguing luxury retreats: Dunton Hot Springs.
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Activities abound at Dunton Hot Springs. Relax at the fairy-tale library (above) or commune with nature in a private fly-fishing stream (below). Unwind in an intimate seating nook at the saloon (below left) before dining at its chic communal table (left).
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Arriving at Dunton Hot Springs feels less like checking into a hotel and more like stepping onto the set of a meticulously crafted period film. The Relais & Châteaux property comprises the footprint of an 1885 mining settlement, later abandoned. Since purchasing the entirety of this ghost town in the 1990s, German investor Christoph Henkel has spent decades restoring, upcycling, and resurrecting this American frontier village with salvageable elements supplemented by other Colorado relics. At the heart of his passion project are a series of hot springs and the revival of the town’s original bathhouse, where miners once soaked in calcium bicar-
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bonate pools enriched with iron, manganese, and a hint of lithium. Just as central to Dunton’s revival is the saloon and dance hall, refreshed as recently as 2024. Here, an open kitchen showcases the property’s Relais & Châteaux culinary ethos, while the bar recalls the Old West. The bar top is original, etched with Butch Cassidy’s carved signature from his post– bank robbery wanderings and accompanied by scrawls attributed to the Sundance Kid. The vintage cash register hails from a nearby town and dates to the early 1900s. Dramatic wagon wheel fixtures hang above the communal dining table, paired with olive-toned director’s chairs. Custom drapery, camel-
colored leather banquettes, patterned and solid upholstery, and a mix of printed ceramic and metallic ceiling panels form an aesthetic vocabulary worthy of a design book. One nook holds the original gilded Pony Express station from Colorado Springs, another a century-old one-slate pool table. Add in the owners’ personal art and taxidermy pieces, and the space becomes part saloon, part gallery, part living archive. From this “town square,” footpaths lead to 14 log cabins, many constructed by miners in the late-nineteenth century. Every cottage has its own story, preserved in artifacts, furniture, and art, and every window frames meadows or mountain ridgelines. Some cabins reflect
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Dunton transforms into a picturesque winter wonderland each year—and ice-climbing headlines the daily agenda.
shoeing or cross-country skiing in winter, or hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or horseback riding in summer. Though outdoor exploration is encouraged, the true Dunton cadence commands sitting back and paying attention to the land, the history, and the pleasure of slow living. Cabin porches provide front-row seats to daily cattle crossings. The saloon’s craft table is always stocked with supplies for flower pressing, beadwork, leather stamping, or candle making. The loft library offers quiet refuge, complete with rare books and whiskey. Evenings close with a bonfire where guests roast s’mores beneath starry
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frontier history, like the Dunton Store, which still occupies its original 1887 perch. Others feel like contemporary Western hideaways. I stayed in Major Ross, a cozy cabin warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and outfitted with a quilted king bed flanked by denim and leather textures. Three-dimensional prints echo the region’s wildlife heritage, and vintage photographs mingle with items from the owners’ collection. The small mudroom at the entrance is a post-hike necessity, and a penny-tiled bathroom features a barrel soaking tub and an outdoor shower. In all cabins, thick robes hang in the closet, used principally as cover-ups for the quick walk (in any season) to the transformed bathhouse. This historic landmark rises as a steam-filled refuge where floorto-ceiling glass windows interject original woodwork, doling out vistas of aspen groves quivering in the breeze. A staircase leads to a loft above the water, while a second outdoor spring and a cold-plunge pool offer alternating hits of heat and chill. But the springs aren’t Dunton’s only exceptional water feature. Near the end of town lies a nature trail that leads to a waterfall—a stunning reveal in summer and an ice-climbing site come winter. Nearby streams support fly-fishing, and Dunton sits at the center of a playground for seasonal adventure, including rafting. Year-round, guests are invited to hike surrounding trails and join complimentary group yoga and movement sessions, Dunton history tours, and Orvis Fly-Fishing 101 (more rigorous outings come with a fee). A day in the San Juans may involve snow-
Colorado skies. The spa adds another layer of calm with treatments featuring the Susanne Kaufmann line, known for products rooted in high-alpine botanicals. Meals are included in the nightly rate, and the culinary experience is a highlight. Sustainability and seasonality guide the menu, which changes daily and taps into the region’s farms. Colorado makes frequent appearances on the drinks list as well, from beers brewed in Durango and Telluride to local gin, whiskey, and agave spirits, plus wines from Sutcliffe Vineyards in Cortez. Lunch is usually served family-style. Dinners shift to individual courses after a 5:30 p.m. social hour, when guests gather for a signature cocktail and appetizers. One evening, I sipped a Colorado Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned while snacking on potato
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chips with Rocky Mountain trout dip. Dinner unfolded with comforting soups, local beef, and a finale at the tea station, which displays a dozen varieties in beautiful ceramics. The open kitchen feels almost aspirational in its organization, with pressed linens, custom dishware, and the kind of meticulous pantry Martha Stewart could get behind. It is no surprise Dunton was previously named among
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“The Best Hotels for Food Lovers in America” by Bon Appétit. For all its historic reverence and natural beauty, much of Dunton’s charm lies in the invitation to play along. Guests arrive in cowboy hats and boots, suede vests, flannels, or whatever helps them slip into a frontier mindset. The cabins, the springs, the saloon, and the surrounding wilderness make it unusually easy to imagine life in this valley 130 years ago, offering endless fodder for journaling, quiet thought, a bit of role-play, and, of course, blowing up social media. Many places inspire daydreaming, but Dunton gives those
Hearty meals and cabin fireplaces keep guests warm year-round.
dreams a veritable setting—a chance to live out your own Wild West story without ever leaving the comforts of the present, surrounded by mountains, warmed by geothermal pools, and grounded in revived history. Embarking on this immersive, magical journey back in time requires intention and multiple flight connections. The drive to Dunton takes about three hours from Montrose and roughly two from Durango, even less from Cortez or Telluride. From all gateways, expect routes that wind through breathtaking alpine scenery, with enough lookout points to tempt even the most disciplined drivers. Eventually, the pavement gives way to dirt roads for the final 45 minutes: a rugged, anticipation-building stretch that heightens the moment before the ghost town appears and you vanish into its fantasy vortex. (duntondestinations.com/hot-springs) «
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X 1. WHERE TO STAY 76 Main Ink Press Hotel (76main.com), a former captain’s home that boasts 20 boutique rooms and six cottages, or The Wauwinet (wauwinet.com), which promises breathtaking views of the bay. 2. MORNING MAINSTAYS People love Born & Bread: Mercantile & Bakery (bornandbreadnantucket. com) and Lemon Press (lemonpress nantucket.com), both in the Nantucket Downtown Historic District. 3. A TOURIST SPOT THAT LOCALS LOVE Great Point Coskata-
Coatue Wildlife Refuge, a barrier beach that is home to the Great Point Lighthouse. 4. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Visit Altar Rock, which is the second highest point on Nantucket, or the island’s Windswept and Milestone cranberry bogs.
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7. BEST SPOT FOR A PHOTO OP Siasconset (known colloquially as Sconset) is regarded as one of Nantucket’s more picturesque and scenic neighborhoods.
10. DAY TRIP Hop on an interisland ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or visit Smith’s Point (also known as Esther’s Island). Located at the westernmost point of Nantucket, Smith’s offers prime viewing of the Madaket Sunset.
5. SOLITARY OUTING Take selfguided bike or car tours of Nantucket’s three lighthouses: Brant Point, Sankaty Head, and Great Point.
8. BEST MUSEUM Nantucket Whaling Museum, which houses more than 1,000 works of art and artifacts that share Nantucket’s history as the whaling capital of the world.
6. GRAND FARE Sister Ship in the Faraway Nantucket hotel
9. A TRIP TO THE PAST Hadwen House, a Greek Revival mansion
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11. BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH SPOT Island Kitchen (islandkitchen. com) 12. LOCAL DELICACY Tuna Martini at The Pearl (pearlnantucket. com)
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Enter through La Casita (bottom left) and then continue onto La Casona and its grand pool (left, above, and below). End the day with sunset at the hydrotherapy pool (center left).
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PACIFIC HEIGHTS NEKAJUI DISTILLS COSTA RICA’S CULTURE AND COAST INTO A TRANSFORMATIVE CLIFFSIDE RETREAT BY PAUL RUBIO
The arrival at Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is not so much a check-in as an initiation. Guests first step through La Casita, built using 200-yearold doors salvaged from traditional homes, before spilling into a courtyard anchored by a sacred ceiba tree, revered by the Chorotega people and still central to local culture. From there, the journey moves into La Casona, a gathering space that channels the Guanacaste hacienda with vaulted ceilings, rustic-chic furnishings, and Pacific panoramas. It’s at this moment that the theme of Nekajui becomes clear: everything, from the art to the architecture, is rooted in Costa Rican culture yet designed to frame one thing above all else—the view. And what views they are. From virtu-
ally every corner of the resort, the Pacific stretches out in an ombré of blue, dotted with islands and changing by the hour. Sunsets are pure theater, washing the sky in golds and pinks as the water below mirrors the performance. Even the most ordinary task—walking to breakfast, heading to the gym—is embedded within a landscape that stops you in your tracks. The resort’s 107 accommodations (completed in early 2025 and spanning six two-story structures uphill) connect to most amenities by adventurous routes: a swaying suspension bridge, labyrinthine staircases cut into the cliffs, and even a state-of-the-art glass funicular down to the beach. The spacious rooms and suites blur inside and out with floor-to-ceiling glass
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Scenes from Nekajui, clockwise from above: the spa entrance; a suspension bridge connecting accommodations and amenities; open-air seating at Niri Beach Club; a spacious suite; sunset perch.
doors, plunge pools, and shower gardens that make nature impossible to ignore. Details matter: blackout curtains reveal the seascape, barn doors hide televisions, terrazzo stone floors ground the interiors, and local woodwork carries Chorotegan motifs. Exploring the grounds feels like wandering through a private playground hewn into the jungle splendor. Pools tumble down the hillside, from the main infinity pool to its adults-only counterpart two stories below. A mid-mountain waterfall pool is the spot for monkeys, coatis, and the long-tailed manakin showing off its dance. The open-air gym boasts awe-inspiring views and marks the start of Nimbu Spa, which stretches across 27,000 square feet. The spa’s headline act is the vitality pool, the largest hydrotherapy pool in Central America, where jets and currents massage you as the Pacific spreads out ahead. Treatments take place in treetop cabanas and incorporate local elements such as volcanic mud and Juanilama essential oils. For
off-property pursuits, the Ritz is privy to a wealth of shared amenities among the greater Peninsula Papagayo, including an Arnold Palmer golf course and activities like ziplining and canoeing. Dining at Nekajui is as considered as the design. Café Rincón dives into Costa Rica’s coffee heritage, with beans from seven regions brewed and paired with cacao tastings. Puna, the signature restaurant from Peruvian star chef Diego Muñoz, turns out contemporary ceviches and grilled meats. Reached by funicular, Niri Beach Club serves Iberian-inspired small plates by the sand, while Brisa keeps things international beside the pool. At Ámbar, a treetop bar suspended in the canopy, the cocktails are as theatrical as the sunsets. Nekajui’s entire beverage program is next level, with mixologists experimenting with soursop leaves, coffee husks, and unexpected botanicals. Suffice to say, Nekajui is not shy. It shows off cliffs, culture, design, and panoramas that are almost too
good to be real. It asks you to slow down one moment and scramble across a suspension bridge the next. It stages sunsets that make you put your phone down because no camera can capture the spectacle. It promises rooms that make you want to never leave. Nekajui is less a resort and more an evolving expression of ultra-luxury, where every moment offers the best seat in the house for soaking in Costa Rica at its most inspiring. (ritzcarlton.com) «
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Clockwise from left: An understated low-rise exterior, a new version of HB’s bar, cuisine by celeb chef Gavin Kaysen, and soothing sun-filled suites are all part of the experience at Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort.
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Naples has waited decades for a resort that feels worthy of its shoreline, and the new Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort delivers with precision. From the street, the hotel reads as a modest, cream-hued, seven-story, C-shaped building tucked among mansions and Old Florida cottages, flanked by three similar Hart Howerton–designed residential structures. Step inside and the scale shifts completely. Long brass heliconia door pulls set the tone for a dream beach house. A coffered ceiling of bleached pecky cypress, natural light mingling with the glow of a golden palm branch chandelier, and illumination spilling across overhead bas-reliefs and textured walls all contribute to the effect, while botanical-themed soft goods and cozy couches exude Southern-meets-retroFlorida charm.
Just off the lobby, The Merchant Room (a restaurant by two-time James Beard Award–winning chef Gavin Kaysen) carries the design narrative into a mid-century era with a wall-to-wall, hand-painted, Tropicália-inspired mural by Dean Barger, curvaceous period furnishings, and a lively indoor-outdoor flow that keeps the space buzzing from breakfast through dinner. Understated from the outside yet expansive within, it carries a modern swagger and a distinct Four Seasons vibe altogether new to Naples. The building’s C shape reveals its purpose the moment you reach your room. Telescoping glass doors frame the Gulf, and most terraces catch both the ocean and the pools below. Interiors balance color and composure with wicker and rope furnishings, lacquered minibar cabinets in soft pastels, and more botanical details that run through the hallways and guest spaces. It feels modern without losing sight of Naples’ roots, a blend locals have embraced so fully that the porte cochere turns into a nightly runway before sunset. That sunset remains Naples’ greatest spectacle. The revived HB’s and Sunset Bar sit almost improbably close to the water, a proximity grandfathered in from the property’s former life. An hour before the sky shifts pink, locals and guests gather for the ritual:
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cocktails in hand, upright chairs in the sand, and the traditional conch salute. It is a scene that feels both familiar and freshly charged. Across the street, the resort’s 30,000-squarefoot spa and wellness complex introduces a completely different mood. Bright marbled hydrotherapy rooms, heated hammam benches, saunas, and alternating hot and cold experience showers form a top-floor coed circuit unlike anything else on Florida’s southwest coast. Treatments take place on the level below, alongside a serious gym and a two-lane outdoor lap pool angled toward the soon-to-debut Tom Fazio golf course. When that course opens later this year, the resort’s final piece will click into place—and Naples will fully claim a coastal address that carries its past into a distinctly global present. (fourseasons.com/naplesbeachclub) «
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At Westgate River Ranch, enjoy charming glamping options like Conestoga wagons and teepees. Write your own Western adventure with activities from airboat rides to rodeos and beyond. Refuel at one of the resort’s many restaurants.
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Although it’s only a short drive away, Westgate River Ranch feels like stepping through a portal into Florida’s frontier. Set amid hundreds of acres of whispering oaks and open pastures, this storied property delivers Western charm with an upscale, familyfriendly polish. It’s the sort of place where kids can learn to lasso at sunup and parents can savor a perfectly grilled steak by sunset. Accommodations are part of the fun, ranging from rustic-chic to full-on frontier fantasy. For those craving comfort with a hint of adventure, the glamping Conestoga wagons are standouts: spacious, climate-controlled, and outfitted with plush beds, lantern lighting, and private en-suite bathrooms. Nearby, the teepee village (which looks like it’s straight out of a storybook) offers towering 110
canvas dwellings with hardwood floors and Western-themed furnishings. Both options present a curated brush with pioneer life, minus the rough edges. Days at Westgate River Ranch are designed to be spent outdoors. Start with the on-site water park, where little wranglers can splash, slide, and cool off under cabanas available for rent. When it’s time to giddy up, opt for a guided horseback trail ride that winds through pine forest and open range as you pass grazing cattle, the ranch’s own bison herd, and sandhill cranes lifting lazily into the sky. Archery lessons introduce families to another classic frontier skill, complete with satisfying thwacks as your arrows sink into targets made from hay bales. And for a dose of authentic Florida wilderness, airboat tours glide guests across the region’s watery prairies—an exhilarating whoosh of wind, wildlife sightings, and endless horizon. No visit is complete without experiencing the ranch’s renowned Saturdaynight rodeo, a tradition that has become legendary statewide. Families pack into the open-air arena to watch real cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, and trick roping. The atmosphere crackles with excite-
ment—boots stomping, crowds cheering, and little ones waving glow sticks as the announcer calls out the next heart-pounding event. It’s wholesome, high-energy entertainment that captures the spirit of the Old West while celebrating the skill and grit of modern rodeo athletes. As the sun dips low and the sky turns to streaks of pink and orange, Westgate River Ranch’s culinary scene steps into the spotlight. The River Ranch Cattle Company and Smokehouse on the River channel cowboycountry heartiness with expert execution. Think: smoky brisket with tangy house sauce, ribs that fall off the bone, and thick-cut steaks seared to perfection. When you’ve had your fill, amble back to your wagon or teepee and gather around the campfire for s’mores and songs. A stay here offers something rare: an escape that blends luxury, adventure, and unmistakable Western magic that will linger long after the dust on your boots has settled. (westgateresorts.com) «
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EXTREME MACHINE LAND ROVER’S NEW DEFENDER OCTA PACKS A 626-HP V8 PUNCH BY HOWARD WALKER
If there’s an official Bond villain vehicle, it’s without a doubt Land Rover’s mighty Defender. In such 007 romps as No Time to Die and Spectre, a seemingly never-ending fleet of these stealthy, all-black 4x4s careen over boulders, bounce off trees, and generally get demolished in their dogged pursuit of Craig, Daniel Craig. So connected is the Defender to the 007 franchise that back in 2021, Land Rover offered a Defender V8 Bond Edition to celebrate the release of the twenty-fifth Bond movie, No Time to Die. It came in any color you wanted, so long as it was black. They built just 300, with pricing from $116,000. Had a new Bond movie been in production, the baddies would definitely be driving Land Rover’s wickedest Defender ever, the new
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Defender Octa. Here is quite simply the most powerful, most capable, and fastest Defender yet. How speedy? With a fire-breathing twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 cranking out 626 horsepower, it can slingshot from zero to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. It won’t quit until 155 mph is showing on the speedo. But first a word about that quirky name, Octa. It certainly sounds like some Dave Bautista–style Eastern European thug who’d be on the tail of Bond’s Aston Martin. It’s actually derived from the octahedral shape of uncut, raw diamonds. The Octa is Land Rover’s answer to off-roading bad boys like the Mercedes-AMG G63, Lamborghini Urus, and electric GMC Hummer SUV, as well as less pricey but similarly muscular offerings like the Ford Bronco Raptor and Jeep Wrangler Moab 392. Speaking of price, a 2026 Octa kicks off at around $160,000 and crests at more than $170,000 nicely loaded. One welcome change is that not all Octas come in black. Choose from Borasco Grey, Charente Grey, a lovely Sargasso Blue, and rich Petra Copper. Want black? It’ll cost you an extra $10,000 for the stand-alone Octa Black model. Confusing the equation even more, the now-sold-out Edition One models, like our test car, came with mossy Faroe Green paint. As you might expect, the Octa starts life as a standard Defender 110 and gets a new wardrobe of exterior body armor to give it the
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visual appearance of Tony Stark in Iron Man. Wider POWER FILE wheel arches add 2.7 inches to the beam and cover PRICE: FROM $158,300 new 20-inch wheels shod with specially developed ENGINE: 4.0-LITER TWIN 33-inch-diameter Goodyear Advanced All-Terrain tires. TURBO HYBRID V8 Add to those a unique grille design, new front and rear TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED bumpers, a new four-pipe active exhaust, and layers of AUTOMATIC POWER: 626 tough underbody protection, no doubt to fend off the HP TORQUE: 553 LB-FT occasional land mine. 0-60: 3.8 SECONDS TOP The really big change comes under the hood. SPEED: 155 MPH LENGTH/ FOLLOW HOWARD WALKER’S THE WHEEL WORLD While the regular Defender V8 features a 518-hp suWIDTH: 196.9/82.8 INCHES BLOG ON PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM percharged 5.0-liter V8, the Octa shakes things up WEIGHT: 5,845 POUNDS cross-linked adaptive dampers that virtually eliminate pitch with a BMW-sourced twin-turbo mild-hybrid 4.4-liter WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE and body roll on and off the road. McLaren uses a similar V8 packing that 626 hp. It’s the same one used in the IT’S THE MOST POWERFUL, system for its 750S supercar. Range Rover Sport SV and similar to the motor powerMOST DYNAMIC, MOST It translates into pretty astonishing on-road handling ing BMW’s potent X5M 4x4 and M5 sedan. FUN-TO-DRIVE DEFENDER for a bruiser that tips the scales at around 5,900 pounds While the majority of Octas will most likely spend MONEY CAN BUY. and stands more than 78 inches tall. Factor in more precise their lives terrorizing the Trader Joe’s parking lot, a few steering, a Dynamic mode that adds Red Bull to all major might get their tires dirty on a trip to a trailhead or the owner’s Aspen ski lodge. And for the purpose of going off-road, the systems, and 553 lb-ft of twin-turbo torque, and the Octa is a total, undiluted blast to drive. Octa is seriously overqualified. I can just imagine the next Bond—whoever that might be—wide-eyed In addition to standard four-wheel drive, beefed-up suspension components, and bigger brakes, it boasts a trick innovation called 6D Dy- as his Aston’s rearview is filled with the snarling snout of a new Defender namics. This features height-adjustable air springs and hydraulically Octa. It would be enough to scare the living daylights out of him. «
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VIKING SPIRIT SWEDISH BUILDER NIMBUS HAS A NEW FLAGSHIP 495 FLYBRIDGE THAT MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT FAMILY CRUISER BY HOWARD WALKER
If you thought Sweden’s best exports were Abba, Ikea, Spotify, and Greta Thunberg, think again. There’s another to add to the list: Nimbus. Around since 1968, it currently builds a 14-model lineup of sexy day boats and weekend cruisers bristling with sleek Scandinavian design. They’ve been selling here in the United States since 2017. Until recently, the yard’s biggest offering was the 40-foot 405 Flybridge and Coupe. But all that has changed with the debut of a new flagship, the gorgeous Nimbus 495 Flybridge. Just how impressive is it? It scooped the coveted European Powerboat of the Year award for 2025. On paper, it’s a Euro-style, three-cabin cruiser with twin Volvo IPS power, a bolt-upright bow, acres of glass, and a trawler-style, reverseangled windshield. But it’s the sheer brilliance of its cool design features that sets it apart. Take the cockpit. It has a full-width glass rear window that can
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retract into the ceiling at the touch of a button. Roll out the side curtains and it makes for a cozy spot when temperatures drop. Then there’s the semi-symmetrical side deck layout. The starboard side is lower and wider for a safe walk to the bow. To port, it’s higher and narrower to provide more space above and below decks. The oversize sliding side door alongside the helm along with an inwardopening hull door make single-handed docking a breeze. The huge swim platform can lower into the water to launch a tender or provide a stage for your best Greg Louganis two-and-a-half with a twist. It’s also a great place to park a couple lounge chairs so you can gaze at the sunset with your toes in the water. And did I mention that the Nimbus has one of my favorite features? That would be a terrific flybridge. (Coupes are fine, but you miss so much of the view.) It boasts a U-shaped sofa with a table and a large sun pad alongside the upper helm. At said helm, twin bucket seats, a raised center console for throttles and joystick, twin screens, and a racy steering wheel will make you feel more like you’re driving a Porsche than a powerboat. It has the power of a Porsche, too. Engines of choice are Swedish-
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cockpit hatch. Inside, there’s a saloon with a galley right by the cockpit and a power-down window to give that indoor-outdoor POWER FILE feel. The dining area has PRICE: FROM $1.8 MILLION LENGTH: 49 FEET, 7 INCHES BEAM: 14 FEET, 9 an expandable table and INCHES DRAFT: 3 FEET, 9 INCHES MOTORS: 2 X 480-HP VOLVO IPS650 small sofa opposite. TOP SPEED: 30 KNOTS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE SWEDISH DESIGN AND Steps by the lower CRAFTSMANSHIP COME TOGETHER IN THIS FUN FAMILY CRUISER. helm lead down to the cabins, which include a built twin-turbo Volvo Penta IPS650 D6 diesels, each with 480 horse- lovely forward VIP with a queen bed and big hull windows. Midships power. They’ll give a top speed of 30 knots and relaxed, super-quiet there’s the full-beam owner’s cabin, again with nice hull glass for light. The only negatives? Reduced headroom over the bed itself and not cruising at 22 to 24 knots. Being IPS pod drives, there’s naturally joystick control, plus optional Volvo Assisted Docking for easy-peasy mooring. quite enough hanging locker storage. The third cabin can be laid out as a kids’ bunk room or an office. If those weren’t enough, you get both bow and stern thrusters. It’s not often that a boat comes along that checks so many boxes and Another of those clever design innovations is that the entire cockpit floor can hinge upward to give full access to the engines for mainte- does everything so well. Cruise for the day, a week, or a month, and the 495 Flybridge will make it all so easy. This is truly one sweet Swede. « nance. Daily checks can be done by climbing down through a smaller
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illiam Lauder knows the feeling you get when you’re doing a jigsaw puzzle and hunting for one specific piece. You search and search, but you can’t find that little cutout. That is, until someone else peers over your shoulder, plucks it from the scramble, and snaps it into place. “And you realize you’ve been staring at it all along,” says Lauder, the 65-year-old board chair of Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), who spends time at his home on Palm Beach during the winter. This feeling, he adds, has propelled him throughout his career. “You may be thinking about something, and it’s bubbling in your mind. Then, in conversation with somebody else, they mention something that may be completely tangential to whatever it is that’s occupying your mind, but it sparks a fuse that gives you an idea. I find that very stimulating.” In his 40 years working for his family’s multinational, multi-brand cosmetics company, Lauder has not only sought the missing puzzle pieces that would expand and strengthen the 80-year-old enterprise, but he has continued his late mother’s work in funding breast cancer research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Through it all, curiosity has shaped the way he lives, thinks, and leads. He likes to peek behind the curtain to see what’s there, how it’s working, and how he can improve upon it. Yet he has also had to work behind that curtain himself—à la the Wizard of Oz—to make a difference to ELC and its customers.
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THE GUIDE TOLD ME IF YOU DON’T LET GO OF WHAT’S BEHIND YOU, YOU’RE NEVER GOING TO REACH WHAT’S IN FRONT OF YOU. SO, I LET GO, AND I REACHED THE ROPE.”
“I may be the man behind the curtain, but ignore him,” he jokes, paraphrasing a line from the 1939 movie. Just who is the William Lauder behind the curtain? He is a genuinely inquisitive person, an avid reader of histories and biographies of notable figures like Benjamin Franklin. He travels the world attending conferences and seeking insight from high-profile businessmen like Michael Eisner, the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Eisner, he says, spoke to him about how he brought an overarching company culture to the many brands within The Walt Disney Company, which was something Lauder was eager to do—and did—at ELC. He isn’t all business, people say, but conversations with him usually inch toward the topic in some way, shape, or form. In fairness, Lauder and his brother, Gary, grew up hearing their parents, Evelyn Hausner Lauder and Leonard Lauder, talk business around the dinner table. When your last name is synonymous with cosmetics, your family’s story—and the brand’s story—become your story too. But business aside, his was still a family like any other. When Lauder shares childhood memories of visiting Palm Beach, you catch idyllic glimpses of a brood just trying to spend time together in the sunshine. He remembers his parents walking him and his brother to Trahan’s Candy Store after their baths so they could pick out a treat before bedtime. He recalls the old Palm Beach Airport, where the baggage claim was outside and passengers had to walk onto the tarmac to board. He thinks about 124 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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In addition to serving as board chair of Estée Lauder Companies and co-chair of the board of directors for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Lauder teaches a class at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School (his alma mater). When in Palm Beach, he enjoys visiting with friends and playing golf.
staying with his grandparents at their home on Everglade Avenue, then later South Ocean Boulevard. “People always ask me what it was like to grow up with Estée Lauder as my grandmother,” says Lauder. “Well, she was my grandmother, just like your grandmother. She worried about whether my brother and I had enough to eat and whether I was wearing a sweater when it was cold. And then there was this whole other side of her. She was this driven entrepreneur and woman who in 1946 was traveling around the country by train selling her products in department stores.” At first, Lauder wasn’t sure he wanted to work for his grandmother’s business. As a boy, he dreamed of becoming a baseball player or an airplane pilot. But as he grew older, he felt pulled toward ELC. His father encouraged him to try something else first—and to figure out who he was before making such a leap. In his 20s, he participated in Outward Bound, a program that puts young people into challenging but safe situations so they can learn to deal with pressure. Lauder recalls a ropes course where he climbed his way toward the top, only to get stuck. “I was about 20 meters off the ground and there were two ropes in
front of me,” says Lauder, who earned an economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a concentration in marketing and international business, before working for Treasury Secretary Donald Regan and then Macy’s. “One is high, the other is low, and I’m on this last rope, trying to reach for a rope that’s just beyond my fingertips. The guide told me if you don’t let go of what’s behind you, you’re never going to reach what’s in front of you. So, I let go, and I reached the rope.” PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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In 1986, at the age of 26, Lauder joined ELC as regional marketing director for Clinique. He challenged the company to let go of old, informal ways of doing things in favor of standardized practices that could propel it forward. Four years later, in 1990, he created and launched Origins Natural Resources, one of the first natural skin care brands on the market. With Origins, Lauder pioneered ELC’s storewithin-a-store concept, where a small, branded retail space exists within a larger store. He rose through the ranks at the parent company, acquiring brands such as Jo Malone London, MAC Cosmetics, and La Mer, while establishing and expanding ELC’s digital footprint. Growth became a hallmark of his tenure as CEO. “One of the things I wanted to do is make people feel like they’re part of a larger organization,” he says. “In other words, they don’t just work for Clinique—they work for Estée Lauder Companies, of which Clinique is a part. And their future may not be with Clinique, but with MAC, or Bobbi Brown, or Aveda.” 126
But Lauder has also focused on missions that transcend the corporate bottom line. Two years after he began working at ELC, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. His father looked for aggressive and innovative treatments to save her life. He found Dr. Larry Norton, an oncologist at Mount Sinai Hospital who was using intense chemotherapy on small tumors to prevent them from getting out of control. While the medical community first viewed Norton as a renegade, his gamechanging work put Mrs. Lauder’s cancer into remission. In gratitude, she co-founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) with Norton in 1993. It has since become the largest private funder of breast cancer research. Lauder now serves as co-chair of BCRF’s board of directors. “What makes his leadership exceptional is how deeply personal it is,” says Donna McKay, BCRF’s president and CEO. “He wears a pink ribbon on his lapel every day, right next to his heart. It is a quiet but powerful reminder of his
mother, of everyone affected by this disease, and of the responsibility he feels to move this mission forward.” Lauder is also shaping the next generation of business leaders. He is a trustee emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, home to the prestigious Wharton School, where he teaches a popular second-year MBA class called “Decision Making in the Leadership Chair,” bringing in executives to discuss real-world challenges they have faced. He mentors both students and ELC employees who seek his guidance. In Palm Beach, Lauder says he golfs but is admittedly a “very average player.” Mostly, he relishes time with friends, far from the concrete jungle of New York. These days, he is leaning into curiosity and enjoyment, a luxury made possible, he says, by learning when to release one rope so he can reach the next. « Production editor: Stephanie Gates Hair and makeup: Deborah Koepper, Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach
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Right: George Merck stands inside the George Merck Art Collection (GMAC) on Sunset Avenue. Inset: The 2025 installation of EST (Eastern Standard Time) by Laddie John Dill at the Norton Museum of Art.
t just a few months old, it’s safe to say that little Georgie Merck is the youngest art collector in Palm Beach. It’s no wonder, considering the baby’s father is George Merck, one of the island’s most recognizable art collectors and philanthropists, who happens to share the same first and last names with his infant son, father, and grandfather (though they all use distinct middle names). All the George Mercks are part of the legendary family that founded Merck & Co., the now publicly traded biopharmaceutical empire. The baby has a budding art collection, but “he’s still figuring out his focus at 4 months old,” the proud father jokes. The Merck family has a long history in Palm Beach. The 36-year-old George’s great-grandmother, Adele Wells Roller, had a residence at The Biltmore; his grandmother, Adele Myer, lived on Island Road, near the bridge leading to Everglades Island. Both George and his mother, Adele Shook Merck, are Palm Beach Day Academy Flamingoes. He married Lauren Layne Merck, an international swimsuit model and fashion designer, at the Everglades Club. With roots so deep in the Palm Beach sand, it’s no surprise that George chose the island as the place to launch his newest venture: the George Merck Art Collection (GMAC), an exhibition space for his personal collection and a platform for artists. PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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community to radical and dynamic Light and Space as a new type of artwork that they could find a nostalgic root in,” he says. Originating in California in the late 1950s and ’60s, the movement is characterized by materials like resin, glass, neon, holographs, and acrylics to create immersive, sensory experiences. Many of its artists found inspiration in the popular culture of Southern California, influenced by the intersection of landscape, lifestyle, and how light shapes the perception of each. At least one aspect of that lifestyle is in step with George’s interest in the movement. Growing up on the North End of Palm Beach, George found that skateboarding was the easiest way for him to get around (he can “still pull off a solid knee-high kickflip”). It was a skill that inadvertently contributed to his connection with the art world when he moved to New York City after graduating from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in 2012. “I would go to the skatepark on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and skate with the local artists there,” says George. Those personal connections, paired with scholarly research and advice from Valverde, influenced his early collecting journey. “I became friends with one of the tattoo artists I skated with, and he took me to Paris and exposed me to the museum culture of Europe—and we [would] skate in front of the museums there,” George remembers, noting that this trip opened his eyes to both the high- and low-brow aspects of art. “One day, I bought a new skateboard with this beautiful graphic on it. Without knowing it, I was saying, ‘I want art.’ I never skated it, and I still own it to this day.” When he was 27 years old, George became the youngest member on the board of trustees at the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art and
EST is part of Dill’s Silica Lightscape series, wherein he “paints” landscapes of light and earth materials. For this installation at the Norton, he used brooms and shovels to move and sculpt 15,000 pounds of locally sourced silica sand.
The idea for GMAC came about when he was living in New York and in conversation with artists and critics. The young family (who has since relocated to Palm Beach) decided they needed a location outside their home to display their collection and continue to foster artistic development. “I want GMAC to be an avant-garde, interactive space,” George says. “The goal is to serve as a platform to showcase large-scale work and to challenge the audience about what art is.” George’s robust, borderline encyclopedic knowledge of esoteric artists coupled with his expertise on a vast array of art-related topics make him uniquely qualified to create such a space here in Palm Beach. Anna Valverde, George’s art advisor and collection manager, describes his approach to collecting as “both intuitive and deeply studied” as well as being grounded in collaboration. “What truly sets George apart is his early and unwavering focus,” Valverde continues. “Many collectors his age tend to explore broadly and skim the surface. George had the confidence and eye to go deep early on.” George is a champion of the Light and Space movement, and GMAC serves as his main domain for showcasing this challenging genre. “It is a departure from traditional canvas art, and I wanted to expose my 130 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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Arden Sherman, the Norton’s Glenn W. & Cornelia T. Bailey Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, describes George as a “dedicated champion of living artists.”
went on to be elected as the youngest chairman of that same board. “The Smithsonian focuses on education and making resources available to the public and underprivileged communities as well as offering undiscovered talents a platform to shine,” George explains. “I just felt that atmosphere and the common goal to diffuse knowledge was wonderful.” He also serves as a trustee of the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, where he donated the funds and organized the acquisition of EST (Eastern Standard Time) (2022) by Laddie John Dill, whose work is in the permanent collection of both the Smithsonian and the Museum of Modern Art. The Norton exhibited the room-sized installation, made of handblown glass light tubes and silica sand, in 2025. “The result was arresting, immersive, full-sensory—unlike anything the Norton has installed before,” says Arden Sherman, the museum’s Glenn W. & Cornelia T. Bailey Senior Curator of Contemporary Art. “The credit for this vision and advocacy for vital artistic voices in contemporary art goes to George.” “I really foster challenging preconceived notions,” George says about what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure at the Norton and
through GMAC. “I want people to leave feeling inspired; to feel like they can create. I want to break down that terrible wall that unfortunately museum culture has—without meaning to—built that scares off the general public because it makes them feel intimidated. I want to remind the community that the artworks are here for us. I want our programs and space to grow, to work with forward-thinking minds, and to stay away from the commercial underbelly of what the art world can be.” Valverde concurs. “GMAC reflects George’s vision for creating a meaningful cultural presence in Palm Beach—one that supports international artists, fosters thoughtful engagement, and contributes to the community with the same discernment and loyalty that defines his collecting,” she says. “The aim is not simply to show great works, but to build relationships and spark dialogue.” For as much as his personal experiences have influenced the art he is drawn to, George takes a scholarly approach to collecting art. In fact, his top piece of advice is to invest in good literature, in strong monographs about the artists you are collecting. He recommends Art and Culture by Clement Greenberg and The Tradition of the New by Harold Rosenberg to start. From George’s perspective, you must understand and build the PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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The exhibition at the Norton also included Magic Hour (2023), one of Dill’s Light Sentences. It features handblown glass tubes filled with argon and mercury.
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narrative of the artist. You must know the work to love the work. “George does his research,” Sherman notes. “In addition to being a leading voice for the Norton Museum within our community, the art world, and among collectors, he is also a studied art enthusiast and a discerning connoisseur. In his role on the board, George brings a keen understanding of post-war art, demonstrated through his interest in the California Light and Space movement, minimalism, and installation, all the way to witty expressionistic paintings by hyper-contemporary artists. We can count on George to be a reliable resource when considering artwork acquisitions and exhibitions.” George’s collection includes pieces from such giants of the Light and Space movement as James Turrell, Larry Bell, Mary Corse, Helen Pashgian, and Fred Eversley. Their work focuses on how light, color, and perception can be used to create an experience between art and the viewer. According to Valverde, among the most significant pieces George owns are a wedge sculpture (2014) by Peter Alexander, Sunset Enso (2024) by Hap Tivey, and Deconstructed Cube (2021) by Larry Bell. When it comes to collecting, George advises limiting trend-based buying, making sure that you really like the work, and then assessing how each specific piece fits into an artist’s portfolio of work. He suggests “looking for a work that truly defines the artist, a work where the artist’s voice is clear, and their intention is recognizable and undeniable.” In addition, a piece should be of high-quality, powerful because of its technicality, and influential because of the social commentary or the cultural capital that exists behind owning it. “You are the one who has to wake up to the art you purchase,” he says. “Don’t buy a piece you don’t love. You don’t want to lose money, but if your approach is art as an investable asset, in my opinion, you’ve missed the point entirely. Art is not a financial instrument—it is an intrinsic part of the human experience.” GMAC is free and open to the public (but call to make an appointment), and the current exhibition, “Iván Navarro and The Aesthetics of Power,” is on display through April. While the space is curated predominately by George himself, Valverde has been and continues to be instrumental in GMAC’s development. And, like any true family endeavor, George asks his wife’s opinion on all pieces before acquisition. And who knows, maybe one day little Georgie will continue the legacy. «
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nn Heathwood first bonded with landscape designer Fernando Wong over someone else’s garden. It was at The Garden Club of Palm Beach’s House and Garden Day, and Heathwood soon learned that Wong not only shared her love of the Herald’s Trumpet vines that bloomed on the property but was in fact the person who had planted them. They exchanged numbers, and soon Heathwood invited Wong to survey the grounds surrounding her home, which was designed by noted local architect John Volk. “When we first bought the house, I didn’t like its position on the property because it’s right in the middle of the plot,” Heathwood explains. “But the longer we lived there, I came to love that we had a more formal garden on one side of the house, and a tropical pool PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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ALL OF THE BEDS WERE REVAMPED TO CREATE MULTIPLE LAYERS OF PLANTS THAT WILL ALLOW FOR MORE DEPTH AND DIFFERENT SPECIES THAT FIT WITH OUR COLOR INSPIRATION.”
garden on the other, so it became intriguing to me to see how we could embellish them. I had called another architect to see if he would do it, and he wasn’t interested because the design wasn’t his. Fernando, on the other hand, said he’d be delighted, and that’s what we loved about him.” The gardens were originally designed for the Heathwoods in 2008 by the late landscape architect Raworth Wall, a one-man show known for the private gardens he created in the area. They unfold as a series of four “rooms” across the property: the Motor Court Garden, with its night-blooming jasmine that scurries across the front of the home; the Great Garden, a large open garden on the east side of the residence that includes pinwheel jasmine and mangrove fan palms; the intimate Secret Garden, with its bleeding heart vines, traveler’s palm, and statues of the Four Seasons; and the Tropical Pool Garden, with its crape jasmine trees and Mexican petunia. After reviewing Wall’s extensive sketches and other project documents, Wong opted to keep the property’s mature trees and 146 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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perimeter hedges but revamp the beds to create multiple layers of flora and foliage. Wong put together a package of information for bed designs in white, blue, and violet, and then purple and pink. Each color concept came with its own set of plants—for example, white begonias or cool blue plumbago—that could be changed depending on what was available, or what hue Heathwood might prefer. “All of the beds were revamped to create multiple layers of plants that will allow for more depth and different species that fit with our color inspiration,” Wong says. “The plan showed what went where, what my first choices were for the space, and two or three alternatives, just in case. So, for example, if she gets bored of the white [beds], we can plan ahead to make the beds violet for the next season, or purple, and then go back to white after that.” Aside from the extensive work Wong did revamping the beds on the property, he added a fountain, topiaries on either side of the front door, and, yes, Herald’s Trumpet vines on the portico in the Motor Court Garden. Then, he moved on to the Tropical Pool Garden, filling in the
flower-laden beds with Green Island ficus, planting jacarandas and fragrant ylang-ylang trees, placing topiaries, and adding cascading Blue Daze flowers to existing planters. In the Secret Garden, Wong designed around the preexisting central fountain, statues of the Four Seasons, and a simple bench that was framed by tropical foliage. “The Secret Garden was such a delight,” he says. “I was just very gentle with the approach so that every single aspect of the mature things in the perimeter could be enjoyed, as you can imagine, sitting down and having a cup of coffee, just taking in the way the sun moves from the early hours in the morning. Then you retreat to another spot and come back to different sunlight.” Heathwood added her own bits of whimsy, among them a green bench that looks like it’s made of popcorn (“that’s one of my favorite spots of the garden,” she shares) and three “pet” geese statuary that were a gift from her interior designers, Lee Bierly and Chris Drake. The initial project took about six months, Wong says, but the work
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Vibrant bougainvillea bursts in bloom in the Great Garden (opposite page) and along the terrace in the Tropical Pool Garden (right), which includes topiaries of various sizes (below right). Statues also appear throughout the gardens, such as this charming one of a little boy in the Motor Court Garden (below).
is ongoing, depending on the time of year and availability of certain plants, or whether Heathwood wants to do something special in the garden for the holidays. It’s a matter of coordination between the two, and ongoing education about what they can do in the space. “I enjoy great bones,” Wong says. “We have hurricanes and storms and things that Florida Power & Light is doing, or neighbors building new homes. Change is everywhere right now. We wanted Mrs. Heathwood to keep up the good work that was already done.” Because of the effort and intention that went into revitalizing Heathwood’s gardens, The Garden Club of Palm Beach (a member of The Garden Club of America) submitted the project to the Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens for possible inclusion. The application process was extensive, Heathwood says, and included information about the home’s history, the evolution of the gardens over time, and a comprehensive description of the garden in its current state. The archive, which collects, preserves, and provides PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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Clockwise from above: More Phalaenopsis orchids in the Great Garden; the Tropical Pool Garden with its manicured beds, Green Island ficus, jacarandas, ylang-ylang trees, and Blue Daze flowers; Four Seasons statue in the Secret Garden. Opposite page: The entrance to the Secret Garden, which Wong designed around a preexisting central fountain. It is situated on the south side of the property and features bleeding heart vines and traveler’s palms, among other plantings.
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access to resources about the history of gardens in America, recently accepted Heathwood’s grounds into its database, an honor that she and Wong don’t take lightly. “She’s very enthusiastic about the art of gardening,” Wong says of Heathwood. “And for me, there’s just this sense of validation that I’m doing a good job.” Adds Heathwood: “Oh my goodness, it’s just an exceptional honor. When I hear other people talk about the gardens they have tried to enter into this, only to not be received, it makes it just that much more overwhelming. Fernando is so fabulous to work with. He loves what he does, and it shows when he gets so excited about your project.” The Heathwood garden is the second time one of Wong’s garden projects has been submitted to and included in the archives. “I’m grateful to have friends and clients who want to make sure that my
work is honored in this way,” he says. Meanwhile, Heathwood and her family continue to enjoy the fruits of his labor. “I love to stroll through the gardens or sit and read and enjoy the sounds of nature and the peace that is there,” Heathwood says. “It was serendipity that I was standing next to Fernando that day and that he made all of this happen.” As a token of his appreciation, Wong sent Heathwood his 2024 book, The Young Man and the Tree: Fernando Wong Landscape Design. In it, he wrote to her: “Dear Ann: It all started in a garden. Thank you for letting us do yours.” When she flipped the book over, she saw a glossy picture of her garden on the back cover, a testament to her trust in him, and to his gratitude for that trust. « PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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TRÈS GRAND flavors and one to two seasonal offerings. Popular staples include Strawberry White Ganache, with strawberry jam and white chocolate ganache in a creamy shell with a brush of royal icing; Salted Caramel Peanut, featuring caramel and chocolate ganache with roasted peanuts, sprinkled with sea salt and dipped in dark chocolate; Raspberry Pistachio, with a white chocolate dip and a whisper of crushed pistachios and berries; and Coconut Delight, complete with coconut cream and mascarpone filling, an almond core, and a dusting of coconut flakes. Coconut Delight sports the same light blue hue that defines Osmonova’s elegant, Parisian patisserie–inspired café. Here, patrons can linger over a coffee and savor a single Macroron—or leave with a beautiful gift box of four or more. (macaronmaestro. com) —Mary Murray
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The French macaron has become as synonymous with Parisian gastronomy as baguettes and croissants, steak frites and escargot. But Munara Osmonova of MacaronMaestro in Palm Beach Gardens is proving that everything is bigger— and just as delicious—in the United States. Her trademarked, filledcenter Macrorons are nearly eight times the weight of traditional French macarons. She makes them all by hand in small batches, using real fruit and premium Belgian chocolate. “It’s a dessert where you actually get full,” says Osmonova. “The shell is always one basic flavor, but the center is for creativity.” That creativity shines across seven signature
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Eataly’s new outpost inside the former Harriet Himmel Theater features table service and take-out, as well as a market with gourmet items.
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In another sign of Palm Beach County’s growing culinary clout, the global Italian marketplace and retail concept Eataly recently opened its nineteenth North American store at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. This location—the brand’s second in South Florida, following the debut of Eataly Aventura last summer—spans more than 23,000 square feet in the former Harriet Himmel Theater. Tommaso Brusò, CEO of Eataly North Amer-
ica, says the overarching goal for the space was to stay true to the 1920s-era architecture of the building, preserving its exterior while infusing the interiors with new life. “We’ve partnered with a range of local talents—including millworkers, custom lighting fabricators, and plaster artisans—to bring handcrafted sensibility to the design,” Brusò explains. “From intricate millwork details to sculpted plaster finishes and one-of-a-kind chandeliers, these collaborations ensure the space feels both elevated and rooted in the community.” Developed in partnership with Related Ross, Eataly WPB features multiple culinary outlets, a curated retail market, and a cooking school. It is also the first Eataly in North America with a performance stage, allowing for live music, culinary demonstrations, and other programming. At the market, patrons can shop for a range of Italian goods, from staples to luxuries. “Our year-
round bestsellers include extra-virgin olive oils, artisanal pasta, regional sauces, and Italian wines,” says Brusò. “At Eataly West Palm Beach, we also expect there to be a large interest in specialty items like unique cheeses, cured meats, truffles, caviar, and premium butcher cuts.” The two core restaurant concepts are La Pizza & La Pasta and Il Pastaio. The former focuses on Neapolitan-style pizza and artisanal pasta, spotlighting regional recipes from both northern and southern Italy. Il Pastaio (which translates to “pasta maker”) celebrates the art of fresh pasta making, with visitors able to watch as the pasta is crafted in real time. For something more casual, choose from four quick-service counters: the all-day café Lavazza; La Pasticceria, with its array of baked goods; La Pizza alla Pala, serving Romanstyle pizza, panini, and stuffed farcita; and Il Gelato, which boasts 15 flavors of gelato and sorbet, plus occasional seasonal or specialedition flavors. Don’t leave without grabbing an affogato—a dessert that truly puts the “dolce” in “la dolce vita.” (eataly.com)
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Up your Valentine’s Day chocolate game and source your sweets at Bissinger’s. Founded in Paris in 1668, Bissinger’s first served European nobility, including King Louis XIV and Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1927, the family-run company relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, where it currently operates three stores. Bissinger’s chose Palm Beach for its first location outside of The Gateway City, opening on Royal Poinciana Way in September. Stop by the charming boutique for high-end chocolates made in small batches, including such Palm Beach exclusives as dark lemon teardrop bonbons and glacé limes. (bissingers.com) —M.M.
Treat your Valentine to chocolates from Bissinger’s, which recently opened on Palm Beach.
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A selective guide to Palm Beach-area restaurants THE LISTINGS The Palm Beach County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky burger bars and gastropubs to the glam style of iconic Palm Beach lounges. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean: $ $$ $$$
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While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on palmbeachillustrated.com. NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Palm Beach Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisement, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com
AMERICAN 1000 NORTH The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for global takes on classic dishes. 1000 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (1000north.com) $$$ AIOLI This family-owned eatery makes everything inhouse. Michelin Bib Gourmand. 7434 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (aioliwpb.com) $ BANTER Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, Banter serves Florida fusion cuisine. 380 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach (banterwpb.com) $$ BATCH Stop by for an upscale take on classic Southern fare, including vegetarian selections. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (batchsouthernkitchen.com) $ BEACON This waterfront grille boasts a contemporary American feel with Mediterranean influences. 1107 Love St., Jupiter (thebeaconjupiter.com) $$$ BURT AND MAX’S This beloved establishment specializes in made-from-scratch plates. 9089 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (burtandmaxs.com) $$ COOLINARY Tim Lipman has merged his popular café and watering hole to create one delicious hangout. Michelin recommended. 4580 Donald Ross Road Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens (thecoolpig.com) $$ FARMER’S TABLE This farm-to-table establishment is committed to clean eating. 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (farmerstableboca.com) $$ FERN The ever-changing menu showcases clean ingredients creatively prepared in a wood-fire grill. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, West Palm Beach (fernwpb.com) $$$
GALLEY Stop by the Hilton West Palm Beach for grilled delicacies with a coastal flair. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (galleywestpalmbeach.com) $$ HAP & HOOCH Nostalgic surrounds, comfort food, and whimsical cocktails are all on tap. 4050 U.S. Hwy. 1 Unit 309, Jupiter (hapandhooch.com) $ HENRY’S PALM BEACH This American-inspired bistro by The Breakers is perfect for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch. 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$ HIVE BAKERY & CAFÉ Satisfy your sweet tooth and then stay for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 1603 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (hivebakeryandcafe.com) $ THE HONOR BAR Connected to the Palm Beach Grill, this intimate space features a small menu of appetizers, sandwiches, and salads of the same high quality served at its neighbor. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (honorbar.com) $$ THE HOUSE Chef Jason Van Bomel showcases his South Florida roots at this sophisticated yet laid-back eatery at The Park golf course. 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach (thehousewestpalm.com) $$ KITCHEN Matthew Byrne opened his family-run eateries to serve sophisticated but not intimidating fare. 319 Belvedere Road #2, West Palm Beach; 5250 Donald Ross Road #100, Palm Beach Gardens (kitchenpb.com) $$$ LE BAR Á VIN This wine and cocktail bar offers a range of drinks and light dishes. 380 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lebarpalmbeach.com) $$$ PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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OCEANO Culinary couple Jeremy and Cindy Bearman have moved their locavore-focused eatery into an expanded location, with wonderful results. 512 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach (oceanolwb.com) $$$ PALM BEACH MEATS This high-end butcher shop specializes in premier Wagyu and boasts a Wagyucentric menu. Michelin Bib Gourmand. 4812 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (palmbeachmeats.com) $ PARK TAVERN Everything is handmade using locally sourced ingredients. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (parktaverndelray.com) $$ PELICAN CAFÉ This charming restaurant offers a New England ambience. 612 U.S. Hwy. 1, Lake Park (thepelicancafe.com) $$ RAVISH OFF OCEAN Stop by this hidden gem for flavorful food and a unique cocktail program. 210 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana (ravishkitchen.com) $$ RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON Art enthusiasts come for the fresh exhibitions but stay for the food. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (norton.org) $$ RH ROOFTOP The top floor of RH boasts a dazzling dining space. 560 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (rh.com) $$ SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach (thecolonypalmbeach.com) $$$ TABLE 26 This all-American restaurant is fit for both romantic dates and business meetings. 1700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (table26palmbeach. com) $$$
For something different but equally as New York, try PopUp Bagels, which recently debuted in Delray Beach and at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Originally established in Connecticut, PopUp shook up the NYC bagel scene in 2021, when founder Adam Goldberg began hosting pop-ups around the city and won the People’s Choice Award at the annual Brooklyn BagelFest (a feat repeated in 2022). The brand’s signature bagels depart from tradition: smaller in size, with a distinct crispy exterior that makes for a louder bite—especially the plain variety. They’re also meant to be “gripped, ripped, and dipped” into a curated selection of schmears. Think: maple cinnamon butter and truffle cream cheese. The result is a novel, hands-on bagel experience that has fueled social media buzz and powered the brand’s rapid national expansion. (popupbagels.com) —M.M.
TABLE 165 Chef Coton Stine showcases her creativity, French training, and worldly flavors. 165 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (table165.com) $$ TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary prowess to Florida barbecue. 3815 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach; 524 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (eattropical.com) $
ASIAN AND INDIAN AKIRA BACK This hot spot inside The Ray hotel features eclectic Korean-Japanese cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Akira Back. 233 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (akirabackdelray.com) $$ AROMA INDIAN CUISINE Dinner is popular but the real draw is the daily lunch buffet, which includes a vast array of delicacies. 731 Village Blvd. #110, West Palm Beach (aromawestpalmbeach.com) $$ BLACKBIRD This modern Asian concept boasts sexy interiors that match its inventive menu. 1511 N. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter (blackbirdmodernasian.com) $$ ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (echopalmbeach.com) $$$ IMOTO Chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and a sushi menu that tempts all senses. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (imotopalmbeach.com) $$ INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE Choose from an extensive menu of traditional dishes. 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach (indusdine.com) $$
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Few New York City businesses have been as widely chronicled in pop culture as H&H Bagels. Founded in 1972, H&H has been immortalized on television in Sex and the City, The Office, and Seinfeld, which famously made it Kramer’s workplace in an episode from the series’ final season. In recent years, H&H has opened franchise locations across the country, including in Boca Raton and, most recently, West Palm Beach’s Nora district. Here, NYC bagel culture reigns supreme, as evidenced by such offerings as the “classic” bacon, egg, and cheese, and “the works” with Nova salmon. Don’t leave without grabbing a nitro cold brew, a dozen bagels, and some signature spreads for the road—the scallion cream cheese and lox spread are elite. (hhbagels.com)
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JOY NOODLES Order the fresh ramen at this vegetarian-friendly hidden gem. 2200 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (joynoodles.net) $$ KAPOW! NOODLE BAR This Asian fusion restaurant provides late-night food with a French-Vietnamese flair. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach; 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (kapownoodlebar.com) $$ KASUMI At the Waterstone Resort & Marina, Kasumi presents reimagined traditional Japanese cuisine. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (kasumiboca.com) $$$ LE COLONIAL Discover the French-tinged flavors of Vietnam at this chic outpost. 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (delraybeach.lecolonial.com) $$$ MOODY TONGUE SUSHI This spot inside the Hilton West Palm Beach delivers a unique omakase experience. Michelin recommended. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (moodytongue.com) $$$ RAMEN LAB EATERY Both the noodles and the rich broth are made in-house at this funky ramen joint. 1880 N. Congress Ave. Suite 104, Boynton Beach; 100 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton; 20449 State Road 7 Unit #A5, Boca Raton (ramenlabeatery.com) $ STAGE Stage presents delicious curries, gluten-free veggie options, and more. Michelin recommended. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens; 5377 Town Center Road Suite 200 (stagekitchenandbar.com) $$ SUSHI SIMON Fresh fish and a creative flair make this a must-visit for any sushi lover. 1628 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (561-731-1819) $$
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ECLECTIC AQUASAN In addition to a mid-century tiki aesthetic, AquaSan boasts a menu of reinvented Pan-Asian favorites. 14121 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach Beach (aquasanrestaurant.com) $$ BRANDON’S Located inside the Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort, Brandon’s showcases exciting seafood dishes, some with Asian influences. 2842 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (tidelineresort.com) $$$ LAMARINA The team behind Cucina Palm Beach has opened a new waterfront eatery at Safe Harbor Rybovich, serving coastal cuisine inspired by Mediterranean, Latin, and Asian flavors. 4050 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach (lamarinawestpalm.com) $$ MANGO MERCADO This breakfast and lunch spot from chef Pushkar Marathe boasts influences from India, Italy, South Florida, and more. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 110, Palm Beach Gardens (mangomercado.com) $ QUEEN OF SHEEBA James Beard–nominated chef Lojo Washington shares an authentic taste of Ethiopia. 716 N. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach (queenofsheebawpb.com) $ RHYTHM CAFÉ Located on Antique Row, this staple offers inspired comfort food and an impressive beer and wine inventory. 3800 A S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (rhythmcafe.com) $$
FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in The Brazilian Court (cafeboulud.com) $$$ LA GOULUE This island newcomer brings the flavors of France to Palm Beach. 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lagouluepalmbeach.com) $$$ LA NOUVELLE MAISON Savor light and delicate dishes and indulge in artful and hedonistic desserts. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (lnmbocaraton.com) $$$ PARIS IN TOWN This casual café offers pastries, crepes, and more from French speakers in an authentic setting. 11460 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (parisintown.com) $ THE PARISIAN This charming French brasserie presents culinary staples like coq au vin and elegant desserts. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.com) $$ PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Showcasing French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$
ITALIAN 123 DATURA This hangout serves sharable versions of Italian classics. 123 Datura St., West Palm Beach (123datura.com) $ ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Arturo’s presents authentic flavors of Italy in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (arturosrestaurant.com) $$$ BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE Beautiful dishes are complemented by fine wine and dessert options. 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (brioitalian.com) $$ CAFÉ CENTRO This Northwood Village resto pairs live performances with eclectic Italian fare. 2409 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cafecentrowpb.com) $$
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CAFÉ MED The sister restaurant of Bice, Café Med showcases the flavors of Italy. 6611 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cafemedwpb.com) $$ CASALINA A sexy space recalls the la dolce vita aesthetic that swept the globe in the 1960s. 16950 Jog Road, Delray Beach (casalinarestaurant.com) $$ DEATH BY PIZZA With two Delray locations, Death by Pizza and its Detroit-style pies have garnered a cult following among foodies. 528 N.E. 2nd St., Delray Beach; 15065 FL-7 Bay 400, Delray Beach (deathbypizzadelray.com) $ EVO Chef Erik Pettersen is on a mission to re-create the cooking of his Sicilian relatives. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (evoitalian.com) $$ FELICE Savor a classic Tuscan menu and sustainable wines at this stylish café. 366 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (felicerestaurants.com) $$ GRATO Chef Clay Conley lends his prowess to Italian food at this family-friendly trattoria. 1901 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (gratowpb.com) $$ HULLABALOO An Italian gastropub with creative cuisine and a unique cocktail menu. 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/hullabaloo) $$ LIMONCELLO This trattoria serves classic dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere. 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (limoncellopbg.com) $$$ LOUIE BOSSI’S This beloved Boca spot specializes in sharable Italian favorites. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (louiebossi.com) $$ MAISON CARLOS Maison Carlos excels at elevating homemade fare into superior cuisine. 3010 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (maisoncarlos.com) $$ PIZZA AL FRESCO Situated in a courtyard designed by Addison Mizner, this casual eatery offers some of the best pizza and views on the island. 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (pizzaalfresco.com) $$ RENATO’S Renato’s produces first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (renatospalmbeach.com) $$$ ROSE’S DAUGHTER Chef Suzanne Perrotto carries on her mother’s culinary legacy. 169 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (rosesdaughterdelray.com) $$ VIC AND ANGELO’S Vic and Angelo’s is an ideal choice for upscale-casual dining. 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicangelos.com) $$
LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN AVOCADO CANTINA Chef Julien Gremaud brings his fine dining prowess to Mexican street food. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (avocadocantina.com) $$ BANKO CANTINA Mexican flavors thrive at this eatery and tequila bar. 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (bankocantina.com) $ CHOLO SOY COCINA This taqueria specializes in Ecuadorian-style eats. 3715 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cholosoycocina.com) $ EL CAMINO El Camino serves Mexican soul food, like brisket quesadillas and carne asada tacos. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite #232, West Palm Beach; 15
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Speaking My Language Since debuting as a food truck in Miami in 2020, Talkin’ Tacos has gone brickand-mortar and expanded beyond the Magic City, to include locations in New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. Last fall, the micro-chain opened its first West Palm Beach outpost—its fourth in Palm Beach County and thirtieth total. Talkin’ Tacos delivers on its promise of memorable Mexican food served fast. Patrons order at self-service kiosks, choosing from a menu packed with scratch-made, personality-driven dishes. A standout signature is the beef birria, slow-braised for 12 hours and available in multiple formats, including on nachos, in a quesadilla, on mac and cheese, and as tacos (with or without a sprinkling of crushed Takis), served with a side of consommé for dipping. If hunger hits big time, opt for the birria in the Crispy Stack Wrap—and cancel all further obligations in anticipation of the incoming food coma. The menu also has many vegetarian options (don’t sleep on the hongos tacos) as well as dessert in the form of tres leches cake, cheesecake, and an impressive variety of churros. (talkintacos.net) —M.M.
N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach; 5377 Town Center Road Unit #100, Boca Raton (elcaminofla.com) $ HAVANA This cantina serves all the Cuban specialties we’ve come to love. 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (havanacubanfood.com) $ NOVECENTO Expect everything from parrillada to picaña at this Argentinean steak house. 116 N.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach (novecento.com) $$$ PAPICHULO TACOS Three friends came together to fuse Mexican, Cuban, Peruvian, and Argentinian influ-
ences. 1005 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 1556 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (papichulotacos.com) $ TACOS DEL CARTEL This Louisiana-based restaurant has gained a local reputation for its Big Easy vibes and elevated Mexican cuisine. 533 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (tacosdelcartel.com) $$
MEDITERRANEAN ESTIATORIO MILOS When it comes to Palm Beach County’s rapidly growing collection of fine dining restaurants with a Mediterranean edge, world-famous Estiatorio Milos is bringing the Greek. 170 Lakeview Ave., West Palm Beach (estiatoriomilos.com) $$$ LILA COASTAL MEDITERRANEAN Travel to St. Tropez or St. Barts via Lila’s beach club atmosphere and light, Mediterranean-inspired plates. 187 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta (lilajupiter.com) $$ MEDI TERRA The coastal flavors of the western Mediterranean shine at this father-and-son-run restaurant. 301 Via de Palmas #99, Boca Raton (mediterraboca.com) $$ NIMO Chef Niven Patel serves creative coastal Mediterranean cuisine at this neighborhood eatery that is at once playful and chic. 157 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (nimoeats.com) $$
RAW/VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Chef Harvey Gonzalez can turn the heartiest meat eater into a rawfood fanatic with his creative presentations. 328 Fern St., West Palm Beach; 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (christopherskitchenfl.com) $ DARBSTER This vegetarian bistro faithfully re-creates new American dishes with organic ingredients— although meat eaters will never suspect. 8020 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (darbster.com) $ PURA VIDA This health food resto offers organic delicacies with modern flair. 460 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 186, West Palm Beach; 440 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. #3115, Palm Beach Gardens; 147 Soundings Ave., Jupiter; 6 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach; 8170 Glades Road Suite K-1, Boca Raton (puravidamiami.com) $
SEAFOOD ACQUA CAFÉ This chic resto delivers a coastal Italian take on seafood. 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Palm Beach (acquacafepb.com) $$ CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR With a full sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a bakery, City Oyster offers a plethora of options for all tastes. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cityoysterdelray.com) $$ COBALT Located inside the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Cobalt presents elegant seafood dishes in an oceanfront setting. 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (cobaltrestaurant.com) $$$ DRIFT This restaurant inside Delray’s Opal Grand Resort & Spa features high-end seafood with a coast-
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STEAK HOUSE AVALON Delivering a metropolitan dining experience in the heart of Atlantic Avenue, Avalon specializes in upscale beef and seafood. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (avalondelray.com) $$$ BOURBON STEAK At The Seagate Hotel, acclaimed chef Michael Mina pens his love letter to the steak house experience, complete with bold flavors and innovative techniques. 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (bourbonsteakdelray.com) $$$ THE CAPITAL GRILLE This successful chain offers classic steak house fare, complemented by a stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 6000 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (thecapitalgrille.com) $$$ CHOPS LOBSTER BAR The extensive menu, featuring a collection of steak and seafood options, is complemented by an equally interesting wine list. 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (buckheadrestaurants.com) $$$
OKEECHOBEE STEAKHOUSE Credited as the oldest steak house in Florida, Okeechobee Steakhouse opened in 1947 and has been an institution ever since. 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (okeesteakhouse.com) $$$ PALM BEACH GRILL The Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers beloved items we have come to expect: ribs, steaks, and seafood. Wine is taken as seriously as the food, and the list includes the best of the New World’s smaller wineries. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (palmbeachgrill.com) $$$ PINK STEAK Chef and restaurateur Julien Gremaud reinterprets the steak house experience through a South Florida lens at this new hot spot. 2777 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (pinksteak.com) $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Ruth’s Chris is a classic American dining experience, offering large portions of high-quality ingredients and specialty dishes that echo the restaurant’s New Orleans roots. 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 105 Breakwater Court, Jupiter (ruthschris.com) $$$ SEAHAWK PRIME BY DAVID BURKE Acclaimed chef David Burke makes his Florida debut at this highend steak house where seafood is also on tap and Burke’s signature creativity shines. 220 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park (seahawkprimebydb.com) $$$
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For inspiration, visit local meditation gardens such as those found at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach (inset and left) and the City Zen Garden in downtown West Palm Beach (below).
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WATER FEATURES For an acoustic curtain that will facilitate inward focus, consider incorporating water features into your garden. Different types and sizes produce distinct sounds and volume levels. The trickling, bubbling, and splashing water of tiered fountains create symphony-like notes as the water cascades from level to level. Bubbling rocks or running streams can produce a gentle gurgle. Or opt for a traditional Japanese Shishi-
odoshi, where a pivoted bamboo tube fills with water before tipping to strike a stone, yielding a distinct “thunk.” The rhythmic sound pattern is ideal for focusing the mind, marking the passage of time, and encouraging tranquility.
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PLANTS AND FLOWERS Don’t underestimate the importance of well-selected plants and flowers as they cultivate sensory engagement. Soothing Scents: Jasmine, lavender, and chamomile produce scents that induce relaxation and calm, while rosemary and sage promote focus. Metaphysical Symbols: The lotus flower, which grows in mud, is a symbol of spiritual awakening, rising above adversity, and the beauty that can emerge from challenges in life. Bonsai trees represent harmony, balance, and patience, with the art of pruning them considered a meditative activity all its own. Soft Textures: Try to incorporate a variety of soft textures to create visual intrigue and invite touch, which will aid in grounding you in the present moment. Options include moss, ornamental native grasses (like pink muhly grass), ferns (such as foxtail), and velvety lamb’s ear.
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The Garden of Tranquility at West Palm Beach’s Mounts Botanical Garden features an Indonesian-inspired, hand-carved relief wall designed to promote peace.
SEATING Select comfortable seating that encourages you to remain still. Anything from simple stone benches and natural boulders to low mats and a hammock or swing will work. PATHWAYS Winding pathways (in materials like stone or gravel) or intentionally placed stepping stones guide movements and elicit mindfulness via deliberate steps through
a prescribed flow. They bring focus to one’s breath and body sensations, thereby quieting the mind. LIGHTING The buzzwords when it comes to lighting are soft, warm, and indirect. Solar-powered lanterns or sparkling fairy lights in warm white or yellow help create a peaceful, inviting mood. DESIGN SIMPLICITY In terms of overall design, err on the side of less is more. Enclose the area using hedges or fences and be sure it functions as its own distinct space. That said, don’t be afraid to add a focal point, like a statue or unique tree, that will capture the eye and encourage mindfulness.
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Cool Color Palette: Avoid bright, bold, and highly stimulating colors like reds, oranges, and yellows. Promote calm and serenity by leaning into a cool color palette, composed primarily of greens and blues, with pops of soft purples and pinks.
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PALM READER PALM TREE–INSPIRED DECOR DELIVERS A REFRESHING TROPICAL BREEZE TO HAUTE INTERIORS CARMEL BRANTLEY
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SHINING STAR Michael Aram drew inspiration from the shapes of fallen fronds for this bowl ($290) with antique gold-tone fronds on stainless steel. Clive Daniel Home, Boca Raton (clivedaniel.com)
SECOND NATURE The Casa Branca palm frond floor mirror ($3,500) owes its beautifully woven texture to natural rattan. Casa Branca, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach (casabranca.com)
GOOD AS GOLD A luxurious lighting moment, Corbett Lighting’s Tropicale chandelier ($7,122) is finished in gold leaf for an even more glamorous glow. MH Fine Hardware, West Palm Beach, Jupiter (mhfinehardware.com)
COVER THE SPREAD Designer Kim Coleman of Kim Coleman Interiors was tasked with brightening up this covered porch that was originally quite dark. “Together with a company called Chic Setter, I designed a mirrored wall with tropical palm trees and fronds made of an all-weather material called starboard,” she explains. “The whole effect served to enlarge and lighten the space and reflect the subtleties of light. I then used a palm fabric from Palm Orleans to complement the walls.” Palm Beach (kimcoleman.com)
RINGING ENDORSEMENT Duggan Society’s palm tree napkin rings ($20 each) are handwoven by master artisans in Usiacuri, Colombia. Hive Home, Gift & Garden, West Palm Beach (hivepalmbeach.com)
POP ART Watercolor artist and Lowcountry Linens founder Millie Burke designed the print on this limited-edition fan palm pillow ($128). Snappy Turtle, Stuart, Delray Beach (snappy-turtle.com)
TALL STORY This 7-foot-tall Manila royal palm tree ($1,955) from Earthflora features layered canvas fronds and a textured trunk. Outside the Box, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach (outsidethe boxpalmbeach.com)
FASHION PLATE The Hermès Passifolia palm dinner plates ($350 each) will instantly elevate a table’s verdant value. Mary Mahoney, Palm Beach (marymahoney.com) 168 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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SETTING Oceanfront, coastal, exclusive, private Jupiter Island SIZE 5,965 square feet under air; 8,000 total square feet BEDROOMS/BATHS Four bedrooms plus den, five baths, two half baths INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS The heart of the home is the open chef’s kitchen, perfectly suited for daily gatherings and hosting, featuring dual islands, Cristallo countertops, custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a Wolf gas range, a wet bar, an oversize pantry, and extensive built-ins. The primary suite is a peaceful oceanfront retreat with a spa-inspired bath, expansive his and hers closets, and a private balcony with sweeping Atlantic views.
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BOWLED OVER MORE THAN JUST A NOSTALGIC PASTIME, BOWLING IS BENEFICIAL FOR BODY AND MIND BY LIZA GRANT SMITH
Think bowling is just an excuse to eat nachos? Turns out the sport—yes, it is a sport—offers both physical and mental health benefits. And, thanks to a resurgence in interest (especially among younger participants), bowling destinations have leveled up in both design and food and beverage offerings. Read on to get all the details.
X THE PHYSICAL Repeatedly lifting and swinging bowling balls (which weigh between 6 and 16 pounds) engages and tones muscles in your arms, shoulders, chest, and legs. It can also improve range of motion in your joints and flexibility. Plus, the required hand-eye and spatial awareness enhance coordination and balance.
(like the ball or the target), and ultimately letting go of anxiety related to the outcome by trusting your practice. LESSONS Chris Dyar, at Greenacres Bowl, is a 28-year bowling instructor veteran who teaches everyone from kids to high-caliber players. (gatorbowling.com)
Central County: Cordial Alley Bowling at Fun Depot, Lake Worth Beach (fundepot.com) Menu Pick: Tex-Mex chicken egg rolls Cocktail Pick: Instant Rizz
THE MENTAL As with most physical activity, bowling supports the body’s release of feel-good endorphins that reduce stress and boost mood. Beyond that, the repetitive motion of bowling helps to calm the nervous system by easing tension in the shoulders and core while encouraging a mindful focus.
North County: Lucky Strike, Jupiter (luckystrikeent.com) Menu Pick: Mahi-mahi tacos Cocktail Pick: Boarding Pass
GO WITH THE FLOW Similarly to meditation, the rhythmic nature of bowling can induce a flow state. Here’s how to achieve it: develop a consistent pre-shot routine, which involves deep breathing, visualization, focus on a single cue
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Abstract bowling ball by Valentina Georgieva ($170), OTB Bowling, ontheballbowling.com
LOCAL LANES South County: Strike 10 Bowling, Boca Raton (strike10bowling.com) Menu Pick: Greek flatbread Cocktail Pick: Cucumber Basil Martini
Women’s BOA white and blue bowling shoes ($280), Dexter Bowling, bowlersmart.com
Alexis Zambrano x Tombolo martini cabana shirt ($168), Tombolo, tombolo company.com
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LIGHTS OUT FOR ACNE If you’re dealing with stubborn acne, consider trying blue-light therapy. The treatment works by killing certain types of acnecausing bacteria; however, a research-based review from 2019 notes more studies should be done to assess long-term effectiveness. The therapy is available in spas, though Miami-based Zero Gravity Skin offers its
Sapphire line of blue-light devices for home use. While the standard Sapphire device (priced at $4,399) should be used on clean skin— according to Kelse Beeri, the company’s director of digital marketing—the similar but more costly Sapphire X device (priced at $6,995) is compatible for use with skin-care products. “People love it; it’s one of our top
Miami-based Zero Gravity Skin offers Sapphire X, a blue-light device for home use that helps minimize dark spots and skin blemishes.
devices,” Beeri says of the Sapphire X. Beeri recommends using the device three times a week for the first month for 3 to 5 minutes per area, including on your face, neck, and back—and then once a week after that. She adds that the therapy may also help to minimize blemishes and dark spots from sun exposure. “I think it surprises people that blue-light technology can help clear your skin in many ways, not just from acne,” Beeri notes. (zerogravityskin.com) —Erika Klein
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GREEN ENERGY Many of us don’t realize when we have become deficient in vital nutrition. Before we know it, we’re burnt out and drained. We rush through our meals or skip them when busy, placing convenience over nourishment. Disguised as a delicious gummy-bear snack, Grüns—also the German word for “Greens”—is a dietary supplement that features 60 ingredients, including whole-food fruits and vegetables, vitamins and minerals, prebiotics, antioxidants, and more. According to the company’s research that surveyed more than 3,000 customers after taking Grüns for three months, 67 percent of individuals reported improved overall health and well-being, 67 percent observed better and more regular digestion, and 52 percent noted more energy throughout the day. Also of note, Grüns are for nearly everyone. These supplements are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free; there’s even a sugar-free option. And with no powders to mix or pills to force down, each of the eight gummies per pack serves as a tasty reminder that keeping the body healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or unpleasant. (gruns. co) —Olivia Foss
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The primary focus of our practice is to provide world-class care to our patients based on a philosophy prioritizing patient safety, excellence in surgical outcomes, and an unparalleled commitment to the health care experience. We want patients to know they are getting the best possible care in terms of facilities, expertise of training, and personalized attention.
WHAT TYPE OF RECONSTRUCTIVE WORK DO YOU DO?
As a craniomaxillofacial plastic surgeon, I specialize in surgery of the face, both reconstructive and cosmetic. I work a lot with children born with congenital facial differences, including cleft lip and palate as well as patients requiring reconstruction after trauma and cancer. I established The Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Foundation as a philanthropic part of our practice that serves to provide access to health care, financial assistance, and education to these patients to ensure everyone in our community is getting the care they need.
YOU’VE BUILT A REPUTATION AS PALM BEACH’S GO-TO FACELIFT SURGEON, WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR ANYONE THINKING OF HAVING A FACELIFT?
If you’re thinking about a facelift you probably have a lot of questions, so the best thing is to have a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss what’s best for you, your aesthetic goals, and your unique anatomy. A facelift is ideal for individuals experiencing sagging skin of the face and neck, deep wrinkles, jowls, or loss of facial volume.
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GIFT HORSE As a mother of three and member of the Jupiter community for more than 40 years, speechlanguage pathologist Ashley Colwell saw firsthand the growing need for accessible, compassionate therapy and wellness services for children and families. She also dreamed of combining her professional expertise with her love of horses by integrating hippotherapy (the use of equine movement as a therapeutic tool) into her speech therapy practice. This led Colwell to found H.A.L.T. (Horse-Assisted Learning and Therapy) in 2022 as a place where people of all ages could heal, grow, and reconnect through the powerful bond between humans and horses. “Hippotherapy and equineassisted learning are uniquely effective because they engage both body and mind,” says Kaitlin Carrington, H.A.L.T.’s
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director of health and wellness. “The horse’s movement mimics the natural rhythm of human walking, strengthening balance, posture, and coordination. At the same time, the bond between human and horse promotes emotional regulation, mindfulness, and trust.” H.A.L.T. currently operates as a nonprofit outpatient clinic in Jupiter Farms, specializing in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, with programs helping individuals in need such as at-risk youth, foster children, and single mothers recovering from domestic violence. “Horses are incredibly perceptive animals,” says Carrington. “They mirror human emotions and body language, helping participants become more aware of their own energy and emotional state. This awareness fosters self-regulation, confidence, and empathy, especially for those coping with trauma, illness, disability, or stress.” (halt2help.org) —L.G.S.
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SLOW GOINGS THE INHERENT BENEFITS OF RELAXED, MINDFUL, AND TECH-FREE MORNINGS BY CHLOE KRAMMEL U CO
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TIP 1: ELEVATE YOUR MORNING BEVERAGE. Treat your morning beverage with reverence, not rush. Whether you’re drinking coffee, matcha, or a glass of lemon water, ground yourself in your senses. Lab model studies show that simply smelling coffee or green plant aromas affects stress markers and triggers dopamine release. After you make your beverage, feel the warmth of the mug or shock of the cool condensation. Pair your sips with silence—no scrolling— and let the flavor linger on your taste buds.
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tend to be that day but affirming that we are someone inherently worth showing up for. Take this a step further by choosing fabrics like linen and silk, which relax the skin’s mechanoreceptors—sensory neurons that interpret touch and pressure—to create a calmer physiological baseline for how we perceive our environment. TIP 3: STAY IN SYNC AND OFF SCREENS. The most common enemy of dopamine modulation is the cellphone. Don’t ruin your first dose of dopamine by checking your phone immediately upon waking. Instead, form a healthier habit by replacing this digital dopamine hit with something more grounded like a brief stretch session, guided meditation, or skin care routine.
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turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. Let it heat slowly to allow the spices to bloom. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Optional: using the back of a spoon, paint yogurt on the interior wall of a clear glass for a cloudlike effect. Pour the golden milk into the glass and enjoy.
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Pocket-Size WELLNESS YOUR WELLNESS GOALS MAY BE BIG, BUT THE TOOLS YOU USE TO REACH THEM DON’T HAVE TO BE BY LIZA GRANT SMITH HAVING A BALL Fidget in style with the Speks matte magnet balls ($60 for 1,000 balls). Made from neodymium rare earth magnets, these malleable and colorful building blocks are great for stress relief or casual creative play. Each order comes with a carrying case and a display base so you can show off your creations. (getspeks.com)
RAINBOW CONNECTION The Mr. Moxey’s Rainbow Pack ($20) contains six tins of mints on a mission. Each variety features hemp-derived THC and a thoughtful combination of botanicals geared toward a specified wellness goal (Energize, Zen, Balance, Dream, Relief, or Relax). Fine-tune your experience by opting for one, two, or three mints. (discovermrmoxeys.com)
MY OWN CHEERLEADER Created by wellness advocate Tarisha Clark, the I Am Everything affirmation card deck ($15) comes with 30 affirmation cards with “I am” statements designed to reduce anxiety and boost confidence through positive reinforcement. Light a candle, shuffle the deck, and pull a card. Read the card, then let the words sink in. Repeat this ritual as part of a beneficial self-validation practice. (uncommongoods.com)
INSTANT CALM For a quick and soothing rescue remedy, reach for This Works’ Stress Check Breathe In aromatherapeutic roller ball ($27). It boasts a concentrated blend of pure essential oils: invigorating eucalyptus to counter physical and mental fatigue, frankincense to aid in relaxation, and lavender oil to help with hypertension and insomnia. Apply the roller ball to your pulse points or into your palms and take five deep breaths to inhale the aroma. (us.thisworks.com)
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body, as with a tight neck, shoulders, or jaw. All these grow so well in South Florida. You may even find them at local green markets. 2. Singular serenity: lavender. As one of the most well-regarded botanicals for relaxation, sleep support, and overall nervous system regulation, this hallowed herbal remedy is in a class all its own. It has been studied across the fields of dermatology, neuroscience, and psychophysiology for its ability to dissolve stress and lower heart rate and inflammation. But its aroma is also lovely. I like to apply lavender body oil or use essence of lavender in a diffuser as part of my routine every evening. I love all the ways it leads to peace, whether in a bath, as a pillow spray, or cut fresh from the garden and placed in a bud vase next to the bed. 3. Reflect on the good. It can feel grounding to recall the joys of the day when life is so full and festive. Before sleep, reflect on these three questions to help land you in a positive frame of mind: What surprised me today? What inspired me? What touched me? I know this season the answers will be wondrous, guiding you into sweet dreams. «
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herbal teas to help me bring soothing balance to body and mind before bedtime. The classic, of course, is chamomile, which is mildly sedative, helps soothe inflammation, and is wholly comforting, especially emotionally. Another you might try is lemon balm, which is wonderful after a rich meal and has been shown to calm the nervous system, but with the most pleasant sense of uplift. I often recommend verbena to overthinkers as it is an herb with a reputation for ending mental loops. (Because of its slight bitterness, some prefer it as a tincture rather than a tea.) Another favorite is sweet marjoram, a gentle nervine that releases tension subtly, like the softest exhale. It’s especially good for those who carry stress in the
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For some in Palm Beach, this is the time of a big showdown: the social season versus the sleep season. But you can have it all and benefit from the restorative potential of these longer nights without feeling like you’re missing out. The best way to do so is by leaning into the delight and support of the botanical world. While no one needs a list of “shoulds”— we’re all busy enough!—these three simple practices help to create a sense of sanctuary at the end of the day, easing sleep by establishing a gentle rhythm. It’s just a matter of setting small shifts in motion to make it all seamless. 1. Tranquil teas: choose your potion. For more years than I can count, I’ve relied on
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BIG APPLE TO FLORIDA ORANGES A FRESH WAVE OF NEW YORK WEALTH IS RESHAPING PALM BEACH’S LUXURY REAL ESTATE MARKET ONCE AGAIN BY JOE PYE
When New Yorker Margit Brandt moved to Palm Beach a decade ago, she stepped into a market that felt far quieter than Manhattan’s. Over time, she watched that “sleepy” island transform into one of the country’s most competitive luxury markets. Several brokers say renewed interest in Palm Beach County began in mid-2024 as affluent families from the Northeast reassessed long-term residency during a period of economic uncertainty and shifting work patterns. And in Palm Beach, even a modest rise in wealthy buyers can move pricing quickly because so few homes exist. “We have a lot of tailwind right now coming from the Northeast,” says Brandt, a luxury real estate advisor with Premier Estate Properties. “Buyers feel like they can finally move, and that certainty alone affects our market.” Current trends and pricing are impacted by housing market shifts that first took hold during the pandemic, when remote and hybrid work allowed wealthier families to spend eight or nine months a year in Florida. By January 2021, the real surge began. Properties—both on the island and in affluent neighborhoods just across the Intracoastal—went under contract within hours. Bidding wars became common. Homes sold without inspections and with immediate hard-cash deposits. “The frenzy cooled,” Brandt says, “but prices never did.” Palm Beach only has around 2,500 single-family homes, and the entry point now sits between $7 million and $8 million. Douglas Elliman, a major U.S. brokerage with a focus on highend real estate and market analytics, reported a median sales price for Palm Beach single-family homes of $9,969,688 for the third quarter of 2025, representing a 7.4 percent increase year over year. The median sales price for the “Luxury Matrix” (the top 10 percent of sales) was $17.2 million. Palm Beach buyers want something more permanent than seasonal, Brandt says. They want homes where they can live year-round, open offices, and enroll their children in school. Brandt says this has helped push showings and contracts higher through late 2024, even during months that are normally quiet. That local trend lines up with what economists are seeing across the region. “We still see stable or rising prices in South Florida overall,” says Brad O’Connor, chief economist for Florida Realtors. “Even if the number of New Yorkers isn’t spiking, a higher share of affluent migrants can strengthen the luxury segment. Palm Beach is unique because a small number of high-value transactions can move the market.” Redfin, a national real estate brokerage and data company, 206 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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According to Eli Beracha, director of the Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate at Florida International University, the market usually reacts first to what the wealthiest buyers decide to do, simply because their moves have a bigger impact. “The first people to come are the ultra-wealthy because they can move the quickest,” Beracha says. “But they don’t come alone. They bring their teams, their advisors, and their businesses. That creates a trickle effect that spreads through the entire market.” Brandt says interest builds quietly at first, then accelerates early in the year. She saw the same pattern before the 2021 surge. “People remember what happened last time,” she says. “It wasn’t overnight. But once it hit, it hit.”
As Palm Beach approaches spring, activity typically rises as more families return to the island and school calendars stabilize. Brandt says she sees that pattern forming again. “The early bird gets the worm,” she says. “There are still opportunities, but buyers should go after what they want. I think it will get busier.” «
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FEBRUARY 2026 FEBRUARY 4 Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale
FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dancing, Roses, and Champagne With Eirinn Abu and the Miami Sound Machine FEBRUARY 15 Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes FEBRUARY 19 Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
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FEBRUARY 7 Matthew Morrison: Rhythms & Revelations
MARCH 7 The Marshall Tucker Band FEBRUARY 24 Bruce Weber: My Education A Multimedia Discussion
FEBRUARY 10 Pilobolus Modern Dance Company
FEBRUARY 25 Ron Delsener Presents Q&A with Jake Sumner and Randall Poster
FEBRUARY 11 The Sixties Show 2026 North American Tour
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FEBRUARY 13 Paula Poundstone From the #1 NPR show, Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me.
MARCH 1 Walter Isaacson: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written
MARCH 14 All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
MARCH 25 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble Tour MARCH 27 3 Decades Rewind Relive iconic classic rock hits live!
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FOR THE LOVE OF ART Explore exhibitors from around the globe at The Palm Beach Show February 12-17, including works by Anna Paola Cibin (above) and jewels by Viggi (below). At left, Big Birk, the world’s largest Hermès Birkin, presented by Denis Leon Gallery at the 2025 Palm Beach Show.
COURTESY OF THE PALM BEACH SHOW
It’s showtime! The twenty-third annual Palm Beach Show will return to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach February 12-17, touting a spectacular showcase of fine art, coveted antiques, and stunning jewels. As guests enter, they will walk through an immersive installation before exploring sprawling displays of estate jewelry, silver, porcelain, and rare works of art from internationally regarded exhibitors. For the craft lovers among us, head upstairs for the twenty-second annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, happening concurrently February 13-15. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 25,000 square feet of juried fine crafts, handmade jewelry, and wearable fiber art. (palmbeachshow.com, palmbeachfinecraft.com) —Abigail Duffy
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Clockwise from above: Man in the Shadows by Rosie Sherman is on view in “The Art of Her” at the Cornell Art Museum to May 3; see MJ: The Musical at the Kravis Center February 10-15; catch Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory Garden in Boca Raton February 12–22 and Jupiter February 26 to March 22; and Doug Mills will present “Capturing the American Presidency” at Florida Atlantic University February 26.
GOINGS ON 1 American Humane Society’s Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance, Club Colette, Palm Beach, $650. (americanhumane.org) Boca Raton Museum of Art Festival, Boca Raton Museum of Art, free. (bocamuseum.org)
“Condé Nast: The Man and His Empire” lecture with Michael Grynbaum, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $30-$50. (flaglermuseum.us)
South Florida Fair, South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, $12-$57. (southfloridafair.com)
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2 “Ecstatic Nutrition: The Trees in My Life” lecture with Michele Oka Doner, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
3 “Audrey Hepburn: A Discussion and Lunch” with historian René Silvin, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $150. (glazerhall.org)
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Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, free. (pbchistory.org)
5 Ride, Remember, and Discover Bus Tour, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, also Feb. 19, $40. (spadymuseum.com/historical-tour)
6 Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 13, 20, and 27, $5-$10. (norton.org)
Artistry 2026: Art Throwdown, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, $250. (armory.org)
Empty Bowls Palm Beach, benefiting Palm Beach County Food Bank, The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, $40-$45. (pbcfoodbank.org) Lake Theatre Revival Series: The Wiz, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, free. (palmbeach culture.com/film) 7 Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, Movies of Delray, Delray Beach, to Feb. 22, $14. (levisjcc.org/ culture)
ManateeFest, Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach, free. (visitmanateelagoon.com)
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Manatee Lagoon is turning 10! To honor this milestone birthday, the West Palm Beach education center’s ManateeFest will return bigger and better than ever February 7. The free event invites guests to explore the wonders of manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon, and environmental conservation. Attendees will enjoy face painting, live music, photo opportunities with Mia the Manatee, and the Kids FunZone. There will also be an array of treats from food vendors, arts and crafts shopping, and eco-conscious exhibitors. (visitmanateelagoon.com) —A.D.
2 PICKS THE PALM BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INVITES AUDIENCES TO HAVE A BLOODY GOOD TIME DURING ITS PRODUCTION OF MACBETH AT VETERANS PARK AMPHITHEATER IN ROYAL PALM BEACH FEBRUARY 13-16. IN SHAKESPEARE’S MACABRE TRAGEDY, THREE WITCHES FORETELL THAT GENERAL MACBETH WILL BE KING OF SCOTLAND. SPURRED ON BY HIS WIFE, MACBETH KILLS THE KING AND TAKES THE THRONE. BUT ONCE ON IT, THE MACBETHS LEARN THAT “BLOOD WILL HAVE BLOOD.” (PBSHAKESPEARE.ORG)
LAST MONTH, MTN SPACE UNVEILED A NEW SPACE DOWN THE BLOCK FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH BEACH. TO CELEBRATE AND SEE THE NEW DIGS, STOP BY TO TOUR “VINCENT STRACQUADANIO: SHUT YOUR EYES AND BURST INTO FLAMES,” ON VIEW FEBRUARY 13 TO MARCH 15. (MTNSPACE.COM) —A.D.
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4 Celebrating Black History, Richard and Pat Johnson
FuelFest returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds February 28. The show will feature more than 800 custom, exotic, rare, and exclusive cars and trucks, plus drift ridealongs, interactive fan racing activities, and attractions.
Norton Museum of Art Gala, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (norton.org/gala) 8 Crafting for Conservation: Paint and Plant, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, $10. (buschwildlife.org)
9 Creating a Nation: The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America discussion and book signing with Jeffrey Rosen, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $200 for series. (fourarts.org)
Lecture and Lunch: Mucha and La Belle Époque, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $125-$150. (bocamuseum.org)
11 Art in Focus Tour: “Big in Japan: Mucha’s Lasting Influence on Manga and Comics,” Boca Raton Museum of Art, free with paid admission. (bocamuseum.org)
“History Talks: Diana Odasso on Tarpon,” Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, $20. (pbchistory.org) “Past and Present Alchemy: The Art and Essence of High Jewelry” with Amanda Triossi, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
12 Brushstrokes and Bookmarks: The Artificial Silk Girl, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $15-$25. (bocamuseum.org) The Palm Beach Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 17, $30-$200. (palmbeachshow.com) THESE EVENT DETAILS ARE CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRESENTER FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Veterinarian Lab, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admission. (coxsciencecenter.org)
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 15, $30. (palmbeachfinecraft.com)
Taste of Little Italy, Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie,
Findlay Galleries in Palm Beach will unveil “Timeless Elegance,” a landmark exhibition of works by celebrated French painter Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, February 4. On view to March 18, the exhibition marks Cassigneul’s first solo show in the United States in 30 years. Cassigneul blends modern refinement with a nostalgic sensibility in his serene, dreamlike portrayals of women. “My women exist in a world of reflection and silence,” Cassigneul says. “Through color and line, I try to preserve those moments— so they remain timeless.” An opening reception will take place February 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., and will benefit the American Heart Association. (findlaygalleries.com) —A.D.
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16 Palm Beach Symphony Gala: A Standing Ovation, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $1,000.
African American Film Festival: Princess Tam Tam, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm
(palmbeachsymphony.org)
Beach, $25-$60. (kravis.org)
17 Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face with Scott Eyman and Steven Caras, Gimelstob Ballroom,
21 African American Film Festival: He Got Game, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $135. (kravis.org)
Beach, $25-$60. (kravis.org)
McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach, free with paid admission. (mckeegarden.org)
Women of Distinction Luncheon, The Breakers,
African American Film Festival: Love and Basketball, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm
Vero Beach Museum of Art Fortieth Anniversary Celebration, Vero Beach Museum of Art, free.
18 Fashion Meets Art with Isaac Mizrahi,
free. (tasteoflittleitaly.net)
14 Palm Beach Pride Pageant, presented by Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, $16-$38. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)
Seventeenth Annual Motor Car Exhibition,
Palm Beach, $350. (pba.edu)
Beach, $25-$60. (kravis.org)
Vero Beach Museum of Art, contact for ticket prices. (vbmuseum.org/events/fma)
Cleveland Clinic Palm Beach Ball, The Breakers,
(vbmuseum.org)
Winter Plant Sale and Festival, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 15, $13-$20. (mounts.org)
Town Hall Talk: “Declaration: The Story of American Independence” with Robert Watson, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $10.
Eleventh Annual Chimpathon, Save the Chimps, Fort Pierce, $40-$60. (savethechimps.org/chimpathon)
15 “Gilded Age Smart Homes” lecture with Leslie Jones and Lori Garst, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $30-$50. (flaglermuseum.us)
(bocahistory.org)
19 African American Film Festival: Muhammad Ali, The Greatest, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$60. (kravis.org)
Swank Table: South African Braai, benefiting A Spring of Hope, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $195. (swankspecialtyproduce.com)
20 A Conversation on Calligraphy with John Niblack and Shawn Yuan, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid admission. (norton.org)
Palm Beach, $1,250. (clevelandclinic.org/palmbeachball)
Jupiter Seafood Festival, Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park, Jupiter, also Feb. 22, $12-$55. (pbcamphitheaters.com) Lunar New Year Community Day, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org) Summer of Love Party, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $275. (bocamuseum.org)
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CULTURE TurtleFest, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, also Feb. 22, free. (marinelife.org/turtlefest)
Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)
Beach, also March 1, $15. (garlicfestfl.com)
Wine Down with Wildlife, Busch Wildlife Sanctu-
“The Reopening of the Waldorf Astoria” lecture with Julie Satow, Flagler Museum, Palm
FuelFest, South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, $35. (fuelfest.com)
ary, Jupiter, $40. (buschwildlife.org)
Beach, $30-$50. (flaglermuseum.us)
22 African American Film Festival: Stormy Weather, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West
26 “Capturing the American Presidency” lecture with Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Doug Mills, University Theatre, Florida Atlantic Uni-
Palm Beach, $25-$60. (kravis.org)
versity, Boca Raton, $10-$75. (fau.edu)
“Feathered Sentinels of the Everglades” with Mark Cook, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $12-$30. (ansg.org)
23 “Bottom Shelf: Finding Purpose in American Whiskey” lecture with Fred Minnick, Vero Beach Museum of Art, $90-$160. (vbmuseum.org)
24 My Education discussion and book signing with Bruce Weber, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $250. (glazerhall.org)
25 “Marie Antoinette Style” with Sarah Grant, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts,
Path of the Panther film screening, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, free. (buschwildlife.org)
PERFORMANCES
Mock Trial: A Case of Mistaken Identities,
1 “America at 250” Festival with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Gubelmann
Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, $30-$40. (pbchistory.org)
Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, also Feb. 4 and 8, $40. (fourarts.org)
27 March to End Homelessness, benefiting The Lord’s Place, Centennial Square, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (thelordsplace.org)
The Cleveland Orchestra, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis
28 The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Born to Shine Gala, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $550.
(hsmc-fl.com)
(arcpbc.org)
Delray Beach Garlic Fest, Swinton Avenue, Delray
Center, West Palm Beach, $46-$150. (kravis.org)
Gregory Hartmann, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $25. International Ladino Day Concert: Oras Dezaoradas, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, $40. (levisjcc.org/culture)
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CULTURE The Motowners: Ultimate Motown Tribute Experience, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $66-$71. (artsgarage.org)
2 Shen Yun 2026, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 3, $104-$230. (kravis.org)
3 A Complete Bob Dylan, Delray Beach Playhouse, also Feb. 4, $45. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)
4 A Bronx Tale, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $175. (glazerhall.org)
Conversa, Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to Feb. 22, $5-$30. (fauevents.com)
Hotel California, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)
Ilya Yakushev, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $38. (duncantheatre.org) Michael Feinstein presents “Because of You,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $39$189. (kravis.org)
Tour “Being Well, Well Being” at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County February 6 to April 4, featuring works like Peonies by Iva Kalikow.
5 A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute,
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $110-$125. (glazerhall.org)
The Sound Inside, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, to Feb. 15, $28. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)
Walk On By: The Burt Bacharach Songbook starring Mandy Barnett, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $33-$56. (kravis.org)
6 Driving Miss Daisy, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to March 1, $75-$115. (palmbeach dramaworks.org) Jacksonville Symphony, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $40-$104. (kravis.org)
RF Factor, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, tickets start at $32. (thestudioatmiznerpark.org)
Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $64-$69. (sunrise theatre.com)
7 The Bruce Tribute, Arts Garage, Delray Beach,
Fleetwood Macked, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-
The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert,
$75. (jupitertheatre.org)
Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)
$56-$61. (artsgarage.org)
Celebrating 250 years of American art
On view January 31–June 7, 2026
3001 Riverside Park Drive 772.231.0707 / vbmuseum.org American Made was organized by The Mint Museum and the Dixon Gallery & Gardens Edward Moran (1829-1901), Summer Morning, New York Bay, (detail), 1873. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation.
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FOUR ARTS
Art Exhibitions ■ Concerts ■ Films ■ Lectures ■ Classes ■ Gardens
ON DISPLAY STARTING FEB. 14
ALSO IN FEBRUARY
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
Aerin Lauder
Opens Saturday, February 14 at 10 a.m.! Mondays, Wednesdays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: 1 to 5 p.m. • Tuesdays: closed to public
“Living with Flowers”
Thursday, February 5 at 3 p.m.
Jeffrey Rosen
S&J LAMBERT CONCERT SERIES
“The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle over Power in America”
“America at 250 Festival” with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Sarah Grant, Ph.D.
Sunday, February 1 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7 at 2 p.m. • Family-friendly! Sunday, February 8 at 3 p.m.
Danish String Quartet
Wednesday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 9 at 3 p.m.
“Marie Antoinette Style”
Wednesday, February 25 at 3 p.m.
“Inter Alia” starring Rosamund Pike National Theatre Live Screening Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m.
From left: Aerin Lauder, “The Triumph of Nature,” violinist Sean Lee, Rosamund Pike
Visit fourarts.org for tickets and more programs 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL | (561) 655-7226 | customerservice@fourarts.org
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CULTURE Matthew Morrison: Rhythms and Revelations, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $150. (glazerhall.org)
Meet the Music: “How Suite It Is” with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org)
One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $58-$213. (kravis.org)
8 Jazz in the Gardens: Troy Anderson and The Wonderful World Band, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $12-$35. (ansg.org) LP and The Vinyl: Blues to Beatles to Bowie, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $56-$61. (artsgarage.org)
West Boca Theatre Company presents I Hate Hamlet, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, to Feb. 25, $40. (levisjcc.org/culture)
Witness: An Afternoon of Spirituals with Limmie Pulliam, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $46-$75. (kravis.org)
9 Funny Women of a Certain Age, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Feb. 11, $55. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)
The Sweet Caroline Tour starring Jay White, Eissey Campus Theatre,
jazz
Palm Beach Gardens, $40. (eisseycampustheatre.org) in the
garde gardens
10 Isidore String Quartet, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $95. (flaglermuseum.us)
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
CELEBRATING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1-3 PM
MJ: The Musical, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 15, $69-$196. (kravis.org) Pilobolus presents “Other Worlds,” Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $150-$175. (glazerhall.org)
11 Science Meets Music: Bach and Brain with Dr. Moritz Helmstaedter, The Benjamin Upper School, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (mpfi.org)
ORGANIC ABSTRACTION: SCULPTURE BY
KEVIN BARRETT THROUGH JUNE 2026
12 Atlantic Classical Orchestra presents “Masterworks Series II: Into the Night,” Vero Beach Community Church, $25-$80; also Feb. 13, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $55-$85. (atlanticclassicalorchestra.com)
Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory Garden, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, to Feb. 22; also Feb. 26 to March 22, Carlin Park, Jupiter, tickets start at $55. (mrswindles.com) 13 Carnie and Wendy Wilson with special guests Lola Bonfiglio and Matt Jardine of The Beach Boys, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $59. (duncantheatre.org)
HISTORIC HOME, ART AND NATURE CONSERVATORY, ARTIST STUDIO, EXHIBITION GALLERIES AND RARE PALM AND CYCAD GARDENS OF ANN WEAVER NORTON
Confessions of a Broadway Baby with Andrea McArdle, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)
Isle of Klezbos, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $61-$66. (artsgarage.org) Macbeth, Veterans Park Amphitheater, Royal Palm Beach, to Feb. 16, free. (pbshakespeare.org)
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Palm Beach Dramaworks –Theatre to Think About
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heatregoers coast-to-coast and worldwide are familiar with Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Driving Miss Daisy, which tells the story of an unlikely, life-changing friendship between Daisy Werthan, a 72-year-old Jewish widow, and Hoke Coleburn, a Black chauffeur hired by her son Boolie. Driving Miss Daisy is generally considered sweet and sentimental – which it is – but it is so much more than that. The play premiered in 1987, but speaks in numerous ways to these fraught times. There have been so many articles published in recent years about the loneliness that often accompanies aging, a reality beautifully realized by Uhry. It’s also a play about friendship, about communicating, about listening to each other, about breaking down walls, about learning to respect one another, about empathy and trust, about overcoming prejudice. It is for all these reasons that Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes chose to stage Driving Miss Daisy as part of the company’s 202526 season. PBD is a nonprofit theatre company founded in 2000 and located in the heart of West Palm Beach. Each season, the award-winning company produces five plays, offering entertaining, edgy, and enthralling classics, contemporary works, and world premiere plays – what PBD calls “Theatre to Think About.” This season, audiences have already seen Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, and Conor McPherson’s The Seafarer, with Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and the world premiere of Steven Dietz’s Vineland Place following Driving Miss Daisy, which runs from February 6 through March 1.
Don & Ann Brown Theatre 201 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 PalmBeachDramaworks.org
Driving Miss Daisy costume sketches. Costume Design: Brian O’Keefe
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…a touching exploration of friendship and mutual respect
— The New York Times
Driving Miss Daisy is presented in association with Barrington Stage Company and will be directed by Julianne Boyd, Barrington Stage’s founding artistic director. The production stars theatre veterans Debra Jo Rupp and Ray Anthony Thomas, both making their PBD debuts. Daisy’s son, Boolie, is played by PBD veteran Matthew W. Korinko.
Driving Miss Daisy set sketch. Scenic design: Bert Scott
PROMOTION
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Avian scientist and photographer Mark Cook will present “Feathered Sentinels of the Everglades” at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens February 22.
Menopause: The Musical 2, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $55-$72. (sunrisetheatre.com)
Paula Poundstone, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $110-$125. (glazerhall.org) [Title of Show], Willow Theatre, Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton, to March 1, $25-$35. (myboca.us) 14 Black Tie Optional: A Tribute to Bublé and Beyond with Kerst Lehmann, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $70. (lyrictheatre.com) Can’t Take My Eyes Off You with Joshua Charles Skurnik, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-$69. (jupitertheatre.org)
Carlin Park After Dark: Women of Country, Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park, Jupiter, free. (pbcamphitheaters.com)
Eirinn Abu and Miami Sound Machine, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $250. (glazerhall.org)
Music in the Museum: Fragments and Resilience: A Spotlight Tour and Violin Recital, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $20-$30. (bocamuseum.org) Welcome Home: The Legacy of Carole King, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $61-$66. (artsgarage.org)
15 Fractured Landscapes: Memory, Color, and Sound with violinist Ilana Zaks, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $15-$35. (norton.org) Free Fallin’ Returns: The Tom Petty Concert Experience, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $66-$71. (artsgarage.org)
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $213-$238. (glazerhall.org)
Good Night, Oscar, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to March 1, $50-$103. (jupitertheatre.org)
Keb Mo, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $65-$87. (sunrisetheatre.com) 222 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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FEBRUARY 6 – APRIL 4, 2026 Opening Reception: February 5, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Art can be a form of care—for the body, the spirit, and the collective. This exhibition brings together artists and writers whose work reflects the many dimensions of wellness: rest and resilience, healing and ritual, connection and care. Through poetry, painting, and mixed media, these works explore what it means to feel whole in a fractured world—and how creative practice itself can be an act of well-being. Exhibition generously sponsored by:
Asandra, Conversations With Spirit 5 (detail)
Visit us at the Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public
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CULTURE 16 Always: Love Story of Irving Berlin starring KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Feb. 19, $55-$65. (delraybeachplayhouse.com) 17 Jolente de Maeyer and Nicholaas Kende, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $95. (flaglermuseum.us)
18 Chris Botti, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $71-$125; also Feb. 23, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45-$149. (sunrisetheatre.com; kravis.org)
Pianist Martin James Bartlett, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Charles Courtney Curran (American, 1861 - 1942). Girl in Window Seat, 1892, detail. Berg Family Collection, Image Courtesy of Eric Baumgartner.
Golden Hour SPRING EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 10 MAY 24, 2026
Underwritten by: Jeanne H. Olofson
Beach, $46. (kravis.org)
19 Direct from Sweden: The Music of Abba, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $110. (glazerhall.org)
CHARLES COURTNEY CURRAN AND THE ROMANCE OF AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM This exhibition traces the celebrated American painter’s journey from his Ohio roots to New York, Paris, and the mountaintop artists’ colony of Cragsmoor, New York. Curran’s paintings, filled with women in flowing white dresses, playful children, and lush floral landscapes, offer a luminous vision of summer at its most poetic.
Jim Breuer: Find the Funny, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $57-$248. (sunrisetheatre.com)
20 Dorrance Dance featuring Elizabeth Burke and Luke Hickey, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, also Feb. 21, $49. (duncantheatre.org)
Generations of Soul, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $71-$76. (artsgarage.org) Into the Woods, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, to Feb. 22, $35-$50. (lynn.edu/events) Palm Beach Opera presents The Pearl Fishers, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 22, $29-$219. (kravis.org)
The Tempest, Studio One Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to March 1, $20-$27. (fauevents.com)
21 Clint Holmes, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, tickets start at $32. (thestudioatmiznerpark.org) Irene Kofman and Friends, University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to $10-$20. (fauevents.com) Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tina Turner Tribute, Sunrise Theatre, Fort
Flagler Museum Music Series
THE FINEST CHAMBER MUSIC SETTING IN SOUTH FLORIDA Audience members experience chamber music as it was intended, in a gracious and intimate setting. Each evening includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm in the Grand Hall prior to performances at 7:30 pm.
Isidore String Quartet | February 10 Jolente De Maeyer and Nicholaas Kende | Underwritten by: February 17 Roe Green Poulenc Trio | March 3 MBS Family Foundation Trio Gaia | March 10 Drs. Jason & Vanessa Cuéllar Guitarist Paul Galbraith | March 24
Pierce, $55-$71. (sunrisetheatre.com)
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches presents Mardi Gras, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens; also Feb. 28, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $10-$30. (symphonicband.org) Yoko Miwa Trio, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $61-$66. (artsgarage.org) 22 Late Nite Catechism, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, tickets start at $45. (thestudioatmiznerpark.org) The Linda Ronstadt Experience with American Idol star Tristan McIntosh, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $61-$66. (artsgarage.org) Music in the Museum: Chamber Music Concert: An Evening of Love, Passion, and Musical Mystery, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $20-$30. (bocamuseum.org)
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23 Beautiful Loser: The Bob Seger Tribute, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $40. (eisseycampustheatre.org)
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THE CONJURER’S BALL An Evening of Illusion and Magic
© Frederic Monceau
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 AN EVENING WITH NICOLE SCHERZINGER Winner of the Tony Award® and Olivier Award for Best Actress in the smash hit musical Sunset Boulevard
5:30pm Reception • 7:00pm Performance • Dinner Dance to Follow For sponsorships, tables and ticket information, call 561.651.4244 or visit kravis.org/gala HONORARY CHAIRS
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CULTURE Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Feb. 25, $69. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)
24 Hotter Than July: Tribute to Stevie Wonder, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)
The Price is Right Live, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45$269. (kravis.org)
25 Ari Axelrod performs “L’Chaim: To Life. To Love. To You.,” Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, also Feb. 26, $40. (levisjcc.org/culture)
Danish String Quartet, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)
Il Divo by Candlelight, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $68$480. (kravis.org)
Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music from Bob Dylan to Bonnie Raitt, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $42. (duncantheatre.org) 26 Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach presents “Charm and Reflection: Mozart and Dvorák,” Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (kravis.org)
The Edwards Twins, Delray Beach Playhouse, to March 1, $79. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)
Jesus Christ Superstar, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, to March 22, $25-$115. (riversidetheatre.com)
27 Biloxi Blues, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, to March 15, $40$116. (lakeworthplayhouse.org) Blues Beatles, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also Feb. 28, $61-$66. (artsgarage.org) Festival of the Arts Boca, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, to March 8, contact for ticket prices. (festivalboca.org) Kyle Taylor Parker, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 28, $51-$91. (kravis.org) 28 Elvis in Person starring Matt Stone, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, tickets start at $32. (thestudioatmiznerpark.org)
NOW ON VIEW
Miami City Ballet presents “Into the Magic City,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 1, $46-$242. (kravis.org) National Theatre Live presents Inter Alia, Gubelmann Auditorium, The
i m ag e : Shara Hughes (American, born 1981), The Hangdog, 2023 (detail), Oil, acrylic, and dye on canvas, 115 x 72 in. (292.1 x 182.9 cm), Gift of Mindy and Jon Gray in honor of the Hirshhorn’s 50th anniversary, 2023, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, © Shara Hughes 2025
Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)
New Music Festival Turns 20, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, free. (lynn.edu/events)
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue featuring New Breed Brass Band, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $80-$117. (sunrisetheatre.com)
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Debra Jo Rupp will star in Driving Miss Daisy at Palm Beach Dramaworks February 6 to March 1.
GALLERIES Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Picasso: Clay, Line, and Legacy,” to March 8; “Organic Abstraction: Contemporary Sculpture by Artist in Residence Kevin Barrett,” to June 30. (ansg.org)
Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach. “Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition,” to March 6. (armoryart.org) Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach. “Khaulah Naima Nuruddin: This Is. The End,” to Feb. 28. (artswarehouse.org) The Boca Raton. “Harry Benson: Royalty, Rebels, and Rockstars,” curated by Sponder Gallery, through Spring 2026. (spondergallery.com)
Boca Raton Innovation Campus. “Multiple Visions 2,” to April 27. (artswarehouse.org)
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Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach. “Crystal Bacchus in the Garden,” to Feb. 22; “Dorothy Gillespie Retrospective: Color in Motion,” to March 15; “The Art of Her,” to May 3. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com/cornell) Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Ocean Odyssey,” through March; “Top Secret: License to Spy,” to April 26. (coxsciencecenter.org) Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Being Well, Well Being,” Feb. 6 to April 4; “Claudia Henao: El Dorado,” Feb. 6 to March 21; “Estuary: Artwork that Celebrates Lake Worth Lagoon,” to Feb. 21; “Aureate,” Feb. 27 to April 11. (palmbeachculture.com)
Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Crowned in Jewels: The Fabergé Imperial Egg Collection” and “Wonderful Things … The Return of King Tut,” both to April 30. (hsmc-fl.com) Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Timeless Elegance,” featuring the works of Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, Feb. 4 to March 18; “Ronnie Landfield,” to Feb. 18; “Amy Grantham,” to March 3; “Ptolemy Mann: Significant Color,” to Sept. 15. (findlaygalleries.com) PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | FEBRUARY 2026
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CULTURE Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “Golden Hour: Charles Courtney Curran and the Romance of American Impressionism,” Feb. 10 to May 24; “Palettes and Places: Landscapes in Miniature,” to May 24. (flaglermuseum.us) Kristin Hjellegjerde, West Palm Beach. “Fernanda Froes,” “Jamie Luoto,” “Richard Long,” and “Sikelela Owen Ra,” all to Feb. 28. (kristinhjellegjerde.com) Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton. “Americana: A Photographic Series by H. Allen Benowitz” and “Form and Feelings: Sculpted Realities from Varga,” both to Feb. 5; “Celebrating Women’s Lives Through Art,” Feb. 19 to March 27. (levisjcc.org/culture/art)
Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “The Art of Dani-
Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Vincent Stracquadanio: Shut Your Eyes and Burst into Flames,” Feb. 13 to March 15. (mtnspace.com) ida: Flowers in Chinese Paintings,” to Feb. 8; “The Lantern Festival,” Feb. 14 to March 8; “Leslie Hewitt: Achromatic Scales,” to Feb. 22; “Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context,” Feb. 28 to July 19; “Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast” and “Shara Hughes: Inside Outside,” both to March 1; “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection,” to March 29; “That’s Entertainment: Japanese Prints and the Art of Leisure,” to July 5; “Portrait Mode: Self-Reflections from Past, Present, and Future,” to Aug. 16. (norton.org)
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.
McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. “Florigami
“The Third Era of Design,” to May 1. (palmbeach preservation.org)
in the Garden,” to May 24. (mckeegarden.org)
Delray Beach. “Light as Air: The Buoyant Sculptures of Mariko Kusumoto” and “Take Akari: Bamboo Lights,” both to April 5. (morikami.org)
Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. “The Boca Raton: 100 Years,” to May 2. (bocahistory.org)
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “La Flor-
al Ryan,” to Feb. 21. (lighthousearts.org)
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens,
Chen,” to Feb. 14. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)
Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach. “Sunshine Cin-
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach. “The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art,” Feb. 14 to April 4. (fourarts.org)
South Florida PBS, Boynton Beach. “Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II,” to March 31. (southfloridapbs.org/pharaohs) Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach. “A Look Back: France 1977-1995,” Feb. 19 to April 17. (pba.edu/events)
University Galleries, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “American 250: We Hold These Truths: We Walk These Grounds,” to March 29. (fau.edu/ artsandletters/galleries/exhibitions)
ema: Florida in Film,” to May 30. (pbchistory.org)
Vero Beach Museum of Art. “American Made:
Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Ron
Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection,” to June 7. (vbmuseum.org)
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What are your thoughts on centerpieces, from classic floral to more creative, for dinner parties—especially when using a long table?
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I often fantasize about a dinner party with noteworthy people I would love to meet. If you could create the perfect dinner party, who would be the most fascinating people on your guest list? A fabulous dinner party is really about casting—and I cast for glamour, great stories, and a dash of delicious unpredictability. It would be one of those nights when arriving early is just as important as staying far too late. I’d want Jackie Kennedy and her equally fabulous sister, Lee Radziwill, for sister power, elegance, and drop-dead chicness. Also, Joan Rivers and Don Rickles. I miss comedians like them. They’d keep it real and so funny that we’d be choking on our drinks! Then either Slim
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LL
I have a firm belief that centerpieces should enhance a dinner, not compete with it. I want to see the person across from me, not negotiate around a floral skyscraper. I prefer a series of small, low moments—bud vases, bowls of citrus, votives, little clusters of flowers. It creates rhythm without obstruction. And don’t be afraid to get creative: shells, marbled candles, baskets, unexpected objects. A great table should feel collected over time, not ordered overnight. XO,
LL
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