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CONTENTS v JANUARY 2012

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10 Hot athletes Palm Beach area athletes take to the world stage.

By Stephen Brown

78 Tour de Yellowstone

A group of Palm Beachers

goes cycling with Greg LeMond.

By Carey O’Donnell Island Vibe Color and flow inform this season’s resortwear collections.

Photography by Robert Adamo

92 love me tender

Our review of six luxury runabouts

to hit the ports in style.

By Howard Walker

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84 Dress, Louis Vuitton, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton; Oscar de la Renta earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples.

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editor’s letter

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FORWARD 41 3 questions

Andie MacDowell speaks out

42 insider

The best of Palm Beach

44 players

Intriguing personalities

STYLE 47

the look Digital imaging

48 Vanity

Bathing beauty

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PALATE 99

dish Coffee with local flavor

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Naples Wine Festival 104 Taste

Talay Thai is a hit

108 dining out

PBI’s restaurant guide

HABITAT 113 Rooms

Bold billiards room 114 elements

Going in circles

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AGENDA 163 CULTURE

Petri dish wonderment

165 CALENDAR What to do and see this month

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Hot parties, beautiful people 50 baubles

Champagne gems 54 tastemaker

Ivanka Trump Kushner

DIVERSIONS 57

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FINALE 176 Personal style

Social star Hilary Geary Ross ON THE COVER

Photographer: Robert Adamo Model: Daria Komarkova, Major Model Management, New York Clothing: Missoni, New York Jewelry: Yossi Harari earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples Hair & Makeup: Rachel Reumann, rachelartistry.com

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Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos

Managing Editor Michelle M. Havich

Associate Editor Jennifer Pfaff

Online Editor Stephen Brown Fashion Editor Katherine Lande Food & Wine Editor Mark Spivak

Travel Editor Robert Ragaini

Automotive Editor Howard Walker

Photo by Gregory Ratner

DESIGN

Art Directors Reynaldo Martin, Diana Ramírez Associate Art Director Jorge Márquez Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez-Maza Contributing Writers

Liza Grant Smith, Linda Marx, Carey O’Donnell

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Looking Forward s I enjoy telling anyone who asks, I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’m not opposed to them, but I believe in working by my own schedule rather than by the dictation of a calendar. This has been a key principle in all of my business dealings—creating my own destiny instead of relying on arbitrary factors. If it’s worth doing at all, it’s worth doing immediately.

When I bought this publishing company twenty-one years ago, it was struggling. Circulation was weak, content was uninspired and paid advertising was almost nonexistent, but I saw an opportunity to serve an audience that would support a worthwhile product. Some people might have suggested stepping back and observing before I purchased the company—to see where it was headed—but that wasn’t my style, so why wait? With careful investment, patience and hard work, we soon brought the company into financial health. Today, we maintain our “fiscal fitness” by staying committed to developing new products and services.

It’s a mild stretch, but I see some parallels with what has happened in Florida during the past few years. The Sunshine State has had its challenges, including one year in which it actually lost population for the first time in six decades, but there seems to be renewed interest in Florida as a place to live, work and invest.

This year, Wells Fargo analysts project the state’s economy will grow faster than the nation’s, personal income will rise about 4 percent, population will increase by about 130,000 and businesses will add roughly the same number of new jobs. Also noteworthy is a conversation one of our editors recently had with the president of a realty company that specializes in Florida luxury homes. She said her company’s sales grew modestly in 2011 and that she already has more “feelers” from prospective homebuyers than she had at this time last year. And, as is to be expected from the two wealthiest markets in the state, Palm Beach and Naples remain top draws for relocation from Floridians and newcomers alike.

Those, of course, are forecasts and anecdotes, not hard evidence, but it does seem clear people are feeling bullish once again about this great state—and perhaps remembering the reasons why they moved here in the first place. As 2012 dawns, are you among them? If you’re someone who waits until a new year arrives before establishing new attitudes and new routines, be advised that it’s January. Your wait is over. Make some good things happen.

Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year to you and your family.

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Power Up ompiling our annual Power Issue always is an eye-opening experience.

In the process of seeking out power players and formidable machines, we inevitably are floored by the no-limits mentality and the sheer innovation that exists in our midst.

This year, we present a new signature feature, “10 Hot Athletes.” It’s no secret that athletes push their physical and mental boundaries to the edge, all in the name of victory. But some—like swimmer Dara Torres, who medaled at the Beijing Olympics at age 41 and may be returning for the London Olympics at age 45—are so determined and passionate that they rekindle our faith in the human spirit. Our featured lineup, including tennis great Serena Williams and star soccer goalie Hope Solo, is stellar on many levels. The athletes are accomplished in their respective sports, but they also use their profiles to help make the world a better place. Read their stories on page 66.

If you are a boater, you probably know the value of a great runabout. We present a few of our favorites in “Love Me Tender” (page 92). Our automotive editor, who is equally passionate about luxury yachts, looks at six classics and classics-in-the-making, each with the speed and power to make serious waves in the world’s most stylish ports.

And speaking of speed, cycling legend Greg LeMond lets loose for a private cycling challenge involving several Palm Beachers. Led by Carey O’Donnell and husband Steve Barry, a group of local cycling aficionados met LeMond at Yellowstone’s treacherous Upper Loop for the ride of a lifetime. It was as exhilarating as it was grueling, as Carey writes in her firsthand account of the day. I was breathless just reading her dispatch, “Tour de Yellowstone,” on page 78.

Enjoy the issue!

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I had the good fortune to chat with InStyle fashion editor Hal Rubenstein last month during a private event at Giorgio Armani. His new book, 100 Unforgettable Dresses, is a beautiful compilation of legendary fashion, told in his trademark incisive style.

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Beauty product of the moment: Chanel’s spring 2012 color collection, a soft palette of corals, roses and peaches that are pretty as a flower. I especially love the nail color—a different one for each month from April to June.

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I love Habitat for Humanity. One of the things I am most proud of is donating enough wood for two families to build their homes from the lumber off my ranch in Montana, [and then] having the families return with their children to replant seedlings, which are now above my head. The part that I like most about community service is when I can be more hands-on so that I’m not just doing it from a distance. n WHICH Of your past roles is your favorite and why?

I will always be thankful to Steven Soderbergh for the role I had in sex, lies, and videotape. It’s the most important movie because it changed my career and how people perceived me as an actor. I also enjoy the responses I get from people on the street as to how much they continue to love Groundhog Day. n What future projects do you have in the works?

I just finished working on this new ABC Family series, Jane By Design, in Los Angeles and I’m looking forward to it airing in January. It’s been a lot of fun working on a series that revolves around fashion, which is where I started.

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In November 2002, Randi Siegal opened a gift store in Palm Beach called Rapunzel’s Closet. Fast-forward a decade, and the tiny shop has turned into a two-store boutique: one known for its women’s contemporary resortwear brands, such as Splendid, Lemon and Michael Stars, and the other a children’s store offering Katie Mack, Cute as Buttons and other lines. Rapunzel’s Closet is celebrating its tenth anniversary throughout 2012 with a different event every month. From January 16-30, the shop will offer a 20-percent discount on jeans for customers who bring in gently worn jeans to donate to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse. The boutique’s year-long celebrations will conclude in December with an evening bash featuring cocktails and, of course, shopping. (561659-5300, shoprapunzels.com)

Garden glory Palm Beach boasts some of the most beautiful architecture in the country, but the lavish landscapes surrounding those structures should not be overlooked. To that end, the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach has created the Lesly S. Smith Landscape Award to recognize a garden or landscape that captures a traditional yet unique Palm Beach look. Nominations will be accepted until January 13, and the winner will be announced at the foundation’s Preservationist Dinner on March 15. (561832-0731, palmbeachpreservation.org)

om on the range Grab a mat, breathe deeply and stretch as you head to the Meyer Amphitheatre on January 21 for the sixth annual West Palm Beach Yoga Day. The all-day event features free outdoor introductory yoga classes taught by registered teachers and a marketplace to shop for all things yoga-related. (561281-5895, yogaday.livingfit today.com)

the seat of power Fido now has a seat at the dinner table. The Bone Appetit Seat, created by Boca Raton artist Talin Lyman, is a highchair designed for petite pooches. The wooden chair, which stands on replica canine legs, features dog-friendly steps that lead to an enclosed seat—accessible through a swinging back door—and a tray with slots for food and water bowls. Each Bone Appetit Seat is handpainted

by Lyman and can be personalized with a dog portrait or to match your dining decor. Lyman, who paints custom fabrics, murals and even pianos, presented a Bone Appetit Seat to dog lover Martha Stewart, who featured it on her show in November. (561-573-0123, boneappetitseat.com) 42

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Picture it

to be younger than she is. Twenty-three-year-old

terred Barry Seidman from pursuing it. “I don’t

soprano Nadine Sierra has made a name for

know if there’s such a thing as a perfect pho-

herself playing teens in operatic works, including

tograph, but that’s what I’ve been trying for my

“Gilda” in the Florida Grand Opera’s production

whole life.” Seven years ago, Seidman left the

of Rigoletto. “I remember very well those feelings

competitive New York commercial photography

of falling in love with someone or wanting to fall

market to move to Palm Beach Gardens. These

in love with someone or daydreaming about cer-

days he finds inspiration everywhere—from

tain things that young girls do,” she says. Sierra

green peppers in the produce section to discard-

is relishing the unique dynamics of the youthful Hibel is known for her characters she portrays. “Youth allows us to take sensitive portrayals of

ed items in the road. Seidman claims, “We have

chances and risks,” she says. “It is considered

illustrate his point, Seidman compiled New Eyes,

It’s not unheard of for a woman to pretend

Perfection may be a myth, but that hasn’t de-

to have new eyes when we look at things.” To a retrospective photobiography that he considers “a piece of work and a piece of me.” —L.G.S.

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mothers and children, as well as her humanitariappropriate by society in order to learn how to anism and promotion of peace. be adults.” —Liza Grant Smith

At age 10, Sierra checked out a VHS of La Boheme from the library and was so moved she spent the next week watching it nonstop.

birthday girl A ninety-fifth birthday warrants more than a brief celebration—especially when it comes to internationally renowned artist Edna Hibel.

The Singer Island-based Hibel, who has been referred to as America’s best loved and most versatile artist and best colorist, will be honored January 8-15 by the Hibel Museum of Art with several planned events and festivities. Hibel’s artistic spark was ignited at the age of nine, when she began learning watercolor. Now Hibel’s works, which span more than seven decades, have been exhibited in 20 countries on four continents. “I like to think that my art reminds people of important values, such as brotherly love, the innocence of children and our need for beauty,” she says. —L.G.S.

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“I want others to feel the beauty in ordinary things, and hopefully to inspire them to look and see,” says seidman.

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THE LOOK v PRINTED MATTER Digital floral screen prints bloom for spring.

photo montage: Leonor Alvarez-Maza

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Longchamp large floral handbag in blues and greens with leather handle, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton; kaleidoscope floral print clutch with beading, Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach; tropical floral print small case, Stella McCartney, Bal Harbour; black and white Japanese floral print pump, Kate Spade, New York, katespade.com.

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With the winter chill taking its toll on the skin, a long soak with a great bath oil is an essential beauty ritual. Our favorite oils are the new No. 5 Intense Bath Oil by Chanel, which has amazing softening qualities as well as the classic scent ($85, Saks Fifth Avenue); Darphin Toning Oil, which cleanses, moisturizes, tones and firms ($75, Space NK, Boca Raton); the gorgeously scented and perfectly emollient Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Bath Oil ($100, Saks Fifth Avenue); and Ahava Dead Sea Plants Dry Oil Body Mist with antioxidant algae and scented oils ($38, ahavaus.com).

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Tiny Bubbles The golden glow of fine French Champagne is reflected in the color of Mikimoto’s Sienna necklace ($330,000), crafted with Golden South Sea cultured pearls and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach Gardens (561-7753600, hamiltonjewelers.com)

Sparkling Center Champagne quartz is the centerpiece of the Judith Ripka Monaco ring ($18,000), surrounded by champagne and white diamonds set in 18-karat gold. Bal Harbour (305-9935211, judithripka.com)

shapely stones Designed by Creative Director David Joseph, Bochic’s champagne and smoky diamond drop earrings ($40,680) are set in white gold.

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having it all As a successful lifestyle fashion designer and executive vice president of development and acquisitions at the Trump Organization, Ivanka Trump Kushner knows what it is like to balance her work projects.

And now, the New York-based designer of jewelry, footwear, handbags, outerwear and apparel, and busy real estate executive who travels from Chicago to Panama and Waikiki to Istanbul, has added the role of mother to the mix. In July 2011, Ivanka and husband Jared welcomed daughter Arabella Rose to the family. Although she is launching her apparel line in the spring and in the process of opening the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto, Kushner has tempered her once-hectic travel schedule to spend more time with Arabella. She talks to PBI about her life in New York and Palm Beach and how she balances motherhood and work. —Linda Marx

PBI: Being a workhorse, do you find it difficult juggling motherhood with your many professional responsibilities?

KUSHNER: I absolutely love motherhood and couldn’t be happier. Like any working mother, finding balance is always a challenge and I continue to adjust and work at it. Overall, the most important thing in my life is my family, and I am very lucky. That said, I would not be fulfilled without my work. I need to try and manage the two as best I can.

You introduced coats in the fall, and

ate quality and comfort, so I insist my

now you are working on an apparel

products are made with very fine materials

collection to complement your other

at a reasonable price. We have expanded

fashion designs. Who is the “Ivanka

our retail distribution to 80 exclusive

Trump” woman?

national and international stores, including

looking forward to visiting this winter.

As a designer, I tailor my collections to a

Hamilton Jewelers in Palm Beach.

Growing up and spending so much time at Mar-a-Lago, it will always be one of my

new generation of strong, independent, professional women who work hard but

Describe your family time with Ara-

favorite places in the world. I hope that

want to stay fashionable while doing it.

bella and Jared.

one day it will become a very special

For all of my collections, including jewelry,

We took our first family vacation together

place for my daughter as well.

shoes and handbags, I wanted to fill a void

this fall for a friend’s wedding in Colo-

in the marketplace by focusing on what

rado. We plan to do a lot more of this.

How has your relationship with Jared

is wearable and fashionable, affordable

On weekends, we enjoy going for walks

changed since Arabella was born?

luxuries which women can wear proudly in

in Central Park and just hanging out as a

Jared and I could not be happier. We

the workplace and casually for fun.

family. We love just being home together.

absolutely love being parents. And one

And since I am not traveling as much, I

of the lessons I have learned early on

can enjoy watching Arabella grow.

from my father is that you must love

You launched the jewelry line in 2007. Did you know then that you

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what you do. I apply this to my work and

would become an international life-

When will Arabella get to visit Palm

everything I do. In both my personal and

style designer?

Beach?

professional life, I am extremely happy

I wanted to become a brand, yet I appreci-

She has not been there yet, but we are

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diversions first class v Thai Breakers A seaside retreat on the Gulf of Thailand blends exotic experience with luxurious comfort.

By Robert Ragaini

The Anantara Resort & Spa in Hua Hin, Thailand, named for the Sanskrit word meaning “without end,� treats guests with endless opportunities to experience Thai culture while enjoying all the amenities of a five-star resort.

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Clockwise from above: the resort’s main entrance at night; a treatment suite in the Anatara Spa; King’s Cup elephant polo; Sala Siam restaurant.

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Facing the Gulf of Thailand, the beach resort’s pavilions are separated by stunning gardens on 14 private acres. Paths wind past fountains and statues, and over lagoons on arched wooden bridges. The grounds are equally gorgeous at night, when torches light up the walkways.

The airy guest rooms have balconies or terraces with lovely garden or beach views, and interiors feature gleaming teak floors, exquisite fabrics, silk pillows and carved cabinets. Twenty-first century amenities include satellite televisions, iPod chargers and high-speed Internet.

Guests staying in the luxe rooms in the Lagoon wing and the dozen Anantara suites receive additional privileges, such as exclusive access to the private Lagoon Pool & Bar, complimentary afternoon tea and drinks, and morning yoga. These guests may also tap the services of the Chief Experience Guru,

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who will arrange tee times at one of the resort’s seven picturesque golf courses, recommend places to visit in town, and customize unique, fascinating local experiences—like tours to national parks, royal palaces and Buddhist shrines, or trips to the night market in neighboring Hua Hin. Other singular experiences include Thai cooking and flower arranging classes, fruit carving, art classes and Thai boxing.

When guests are ready to unwind, they retreat to the Anantara Spa. Its seven suites rest amid tranquil pools studded with purple and pink lilies. We recommend the Signature Journey, which begins with a floral foot ritual followed by a turmeric scrub and a full-body, warm sand massage. Afterward, indulge in a soak by the sea in an alfresco tub.

Dining options in the seven restaurants span the globe, but to continue in the Thai theme, dine in Rim Nam on traditional Thai and Thai fusion cuisine.

Some dishes to try: massaman peanut curry, rock lobster with rosemary, chicken baked in a pineapple shell and chili ice cream. At fabulous beach buffets, dishes are presented at a procession of food stations.

Only Dining by Design tops the extravagant buffets.

Guests choose the time, the place and their personalized menu, and a butler handles the details.

Clockwise from left: beachside dining; suite with a garden view; the lotus pond.

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For a truly unusual experience, plan a visit to Anantara Hua Hin during the King’s Cup Elephant Polo match. A nearby field is transformed into a pristine polo pitch, where the event begins with a white-robed monk blessing 30 elephants. Brass bands and drummers blast onto the field, while Thai shamans and brightly garbed dancers complete the parade.

As the match gets under way, players on elephant-back swipe with elongated mallets at regulation-size polo balls. The voice of the announcer booms with excitement as the ball flies down the field, animals thundering in pursuit as if their lives depend on it. Because tournament proceeds support Thailand’s remaining elephants, that is not far from the truth. Adventurous guests can get a taste of this extraordinary experience by booking a pachyderm at the resort’s elephant park and trying out a mallet for themselves. huahin.anantara.com u

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COASTAL CRUISER The western coast of Croatia provides the snaking roads to test Bentley’s stunning new Continental GTC.

BY HOWARD WALKER

The Windex-blue waters of the Adriatic shimmer like a million polished diamonds.

Pastel-colored fishing boats rock and roll in the picture-perfect harbor, animated by a warm breeze that blows from the Sahara.

It’s late fall in the ancient coastal town of Rovinj on Croatia’s Istrian peninsula, a relaxed three-hour drive south of Venice and the border with Italy. The tourists have long gone and the beachfront bars are shuttered, handing this magical place back to the locals.

Day-to-day life once again resumes at its easy, laid-back pace.

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the perfect place to try Bentley’s joyous new 2012 Continental GTC convertible.

With a gentle lift of a shiny chrome lever, the Bentley’s heavily padded canvas top whirrs backwards in a mere 25 seconds.

Wind-blocker raised, the new Neck Warmer—it blows toasty air from below the front seat headrest—set on “high,” and Acoustic Alchemy jazzing things up on the Bentley’s mind-blowing 14-speaker, 1,100-watt Naim audio system. We’re ready.

Somehow this northern part of Croatia managed to escape the brutal war of independence in which Yugoslavian and Serb bad boys did their best to level the place. All that ended in 1995, and since then Croatia

has rebuilt, revived and opened its arms to visitors looking for a quieter, more genteel place in the sun.

Top down, we point the Bentley’s resculpted nose south toward Pula, on the southern tip of the peninsula. This ancient port is famous for its remarkably well-preserved first-century amphitheater, one of the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the world. Here, gladiators used to duke it out in front of 23,000 blood-thirsty locals.

In the metal, this new Bentley is nothing less than a piece of automotive sculpture.

Whereas the previous model was undoubtedly sexy and elegant, this new version has

lines that are noticeably crisper, bolder, more razor-edged.

The jury is still out on the shaping of the new squared-off rump and flat-surfaced composite trunk lid, but there’s no doubt that the overall look of this new GTC is beyond breathtaking. From Palm Beach to Palm Springs, heads are going to spin.

Keeping the sparkling Adriatic on the right side, we power along the serpentine coastal road to Opatija at the foot of Mount Ucka. We stop for lunch at the famed seafood eatery Restaurant Bevanda, right on the water’s edge, to devour its trademark Kvarner Bay scampi tartar and wild asparagus risotto.

From here we spear inland, along the blisteringly fast Route 44. It’s a chance to stretch the Bentley’s long legs and get a taste of the more powerful 6.0-liter twinturbo W12 nuclear powerplant and fastershifting—think 200 milliseconds—QuickShift six-speed auto.

For a car that tips the scales at a whisker more than 5,600 pounds, this new GTC is a true rocket ship. While the big 12-cylinder cranks out a mighty 567 horsepower, it’s the engine’s vast output of torque—516 poundfeet—delivered in full from just 1,600 rpm, that makes the car feel so effortlessly fast.

Floor the throttle from rest and the car’s all-wheel drive system channels the power to all four wheels, catapulting this leviathan to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Keep your foot planted and this tsunami of torque won’t quit giving until the speedo needle is touching the 195-mph marker.

And through the fast, sweeping curves, the big four-seat Bentley somehow shrinks in size. There’s a remarkable agility here that belies the car’s bulk. The retuned steering is laser-precise, the body roll near non-existent and the grip from the rubberware is positively leach-like. No car this size has the right to be this much fun to drive fast.

And you command this rolling Battlestar Galactica from a cockpit that sets the standard in bespoke luxury and elegance.

New “cobra-style” front seats—yes, they do have that distinctive flared-neck look—grip you with hand-stitched bolsters, while 10 pneumatic cells give you the best back massage outside of Canyon Ranch.

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Legacy Caring for the Vision

Helen Messic's vision of building the Gerstenberg Center was achieved and now the torch passes to those who will continue the legacy of helping to provide the best Hospice care available in our community. Those like Amanda Schumacher, daughter of Helen Messic and Chairwoman of the 2012 Hospice Evening, Cathy Flagg, daughter of Richard and Pat Johnson and CoChairman of the 2012 Hospice Evening, Rex Ford, son of the late Jeanne Ford and President of the Palm Beach Membership of Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County, and Mark Cook, son of Ned and Pat Cook and a Vice President of the Palm Beach Membership of Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County. Helen Messic, Richard and Pat Johnson, Jeanne Ford and Pat Cook instilled into their children a level of caring and commitment, and duty to their community to give back with passion.

When Amanda Schumacher was in her early 20’s she was inspired by her mother. “ When I heard what my mother was doing in Palm Beach County for Hospice, it propelled me to make a difference from where I was living in Boston- Massachusetts.

Back in the early 80’s, I applied as a Hospice volunteer at Cambridge- Massachusetts to help the dying. It was a privilege to assist the patients with their daily needs. My mother made a difference in my heart and through that I carried the torch to make a difference for those that I served. My father and fatherin-law were patients of Hospice, they were taken care with such dignity and grace. We appreciate all that Hospice has done for us. For the last 10 years, I’ve been inspired to be a part of the Palm Beach Membership Board of Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County.”

Cathy Flagg was also inspired by her parents. “They have both lived their lives giving back to others. They have set a wonderful example for their five children. I am blessed to have been raised in an environment where giving back is second nature.” Cathy

was a Co-Chair of Hospice in 2000 and Chair in 2001, she was also a President of Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Membership and served on the Board of Spectrum of Palm Beach County. “My father-in-law suffered from Alzheimer’s for 10 years. Near the end of his life, Hospice came into their home and made him as comfortable as possible. We will be forever grateful for their kindness and compassion. “ Mark Cook’s inspiration for his involvement with Hospice was due to his parents and John Brogan. Being involved with Hospice for 12 years, he is impressed by the compassion provided by Hospice to families during monumental periods of change.

“The Palm Beach Membership group has provided support that has given Hospice of Palm Beach County the opportunity to grow into the incredibly successful organization that it has become and hopefully will continue to be.”

“My mother taught us that life is about giving back,” said Rex Ford, who has been involved with Hospice for more than 15 years. “Our membership has contributed greatly to the mission of Hospice by supporting grants for programs and services that would not otherwise be available. I recently served as a health care surrogate for a colleague who died as the result of esophageal cancer and was under Hospice care for the last month of his life. The kindness, caring and concern of Hospice workers reinforced once again that our work is needed, necessary and the right choice.”

The legacy of Palm Beach Membership of Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County has made a difference in our community because of the inspiration of the visionaries for all they have done for those at the end of life. Please be a part of the legacy of the Palm Beach Membership of Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County by attending the Hospice Evening, January 13, 2012. For more information, please call 561-832-8585.

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ROBERT NELSON

Jarrod Saltalamacchia

In the world of baseball, one of the most exciting stages to play on is in Boston. In a city filled with exuberant fans, an implacable media and one of the most storied franchises of the MLB, the Boston Red Sox is one of the preeminent teams in the league. Jarrod “Salt” Saltalamacchia (the longest name in the bigs), catcher for the Sox and a West Palm Beach native, could not feel more at home. “Boston is awesome. All of it is incredible— the fans, Fenway [Park], the history. This is baseball,” he says.

Drafted out of Royal Palm High School in 2003 by the Atlanta Braves, Salt made his Major League debut in 2007. After a stint with the Texas Rangers, the Sox traded for Salt in 2010, and in 2011, he played 103 games, batting .235 with an on-base percentage of .288.

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The Team Player HEATHER BLITZ

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The bond between horse and rider is never greater than in dressage. Defined as the highest expression of horse training, rider and horse perform an intricate ballet, bringing the horse to the peak of its physical limits, while the rider coaxes excellence from the nearly oneton animal. Wellington resident Heather Blitz has brought her horse, Paragon, to those limits, making the delicate dance seem effortless and easy. “When it looks easy, you know you have reached perfection,� she says.

Fresh off team gold and individual silver at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Blitz has now set her eye on the summer Olympic games in London. The road to the London games runs through Wellington and the World Dressage Masters this fall, where Paragon will take his first crack at Grand Prix competition. Blitz bred and raised the 8-yearold Paragon, a horse some say is the horse of the century.

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The Sailor Man MARK STRUBE

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The siren song of the sea was too strong for Mark Strube to resist. Professional sailor and Olympic hopeful Strube and skipper George Szabo sail in the Star class for the U.S. Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. The two are ranked second in the United States and sixth in the world by the International Sailing Federation, and their London ticket hopes come down to the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Perth, Australia, this winter.

Becoming a professional sailor in 1997, Strube’s bid for the London games marks his fourth Olympic campaign—a dream ever since he was a child. “I had three goals when I was younger: play professional football, sail in the America’s Cup and sail in the Olympics,” he says.

Already achieving two of those goals, with a brief career with Arena Football League team the Orlando Predators in 1994, Strube also has sailed for three America’s Cups (Aloha Challenge, 1999-2000; OneWorld Challenge, 200203; Victory Challenge, 2006-07).

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The Young Gun Golf is quickly becoming a young man’s game. Leading the charge are the PGA Tour’s young guns, a group of twenty-somethings who are as skilled as they are loud— fashionwise—on the links. Jupiter resident and 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Rickie Fowler, 23, has quickly made a name for himself as one to watch in the PGA Tour.

Fowler made a splash on the tour after making the United States’ Ryder Cup Team in 2010 as a captain’s pick.

Fowler, the first PGA Tour rookie to play in the Ryder Cup, quieted skeptics with a solid performance on the backstretch of the tournament, keeping the United States’ hopes alive in a valiant, though losing, campaign. Fowler took his first pro victory in October 2011, topping U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy at the OneAsia Tour’s Korea Open, shooting 16 under and earning a fat $249,864 check.

Ranked twenty-eighth in the world, Fowler looks to make strides in 2012, playing for majors and perhaps taking on his newly adopted home turf at the 2012 Honda Classic at PGA National Resort in February.

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Karen Fuchs

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The Superstar SERENA WILLIAMS

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This Palm Beach Gardens resident and tennis superstar may quite possibly go down as the most dominant female tennis player of all time. Serena Williams has been a force in the Women’s Tennis Association since she turned pro in 1995, earning her first top 20 ranking in 1998. With 27 Grand Slam titles (13 singles, 12 doubles and two mixed doubles), two Olympic gold medals for doubles with her sister Venus (2000 and 2008) and a staggering $34+ million in career prize money—making her first all-time among women athletes and fourth among tennis athletes—the former world No. 1 ushered in a new era of women’s tennis.

Off the court, Williams has made a name for herself with her signature fashion line for HSN, and was recently appointed UNICEF’s International Goodwill Ambassador. As the London games loom, Williams looks to the one title that still eludes her: a singles gold medal, which she failed to capture when she lost in the quarterfinals in the 2008 Beijing games.

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The Icon The summer Olympics just wouldn’t be the same without Dara Torres. The swimming phenom from Coral Springs has competed in five Olympic games, starting in 1984 at the age of 17, and winning a total of 12 medals. In the 2008 Beijing games, at 41, Torres became the oldest swimmer to compete in the Olympics, winning silver medals in all three events she competed in (50-meter freestyle, 4x100-meter medley relay and 4x100meter freestyle relay), and beating out many who idolized Torres as an icon of the sport.

Now 44 (she’ll be 45 by the London games), after coming off knee surgery, Torres is back in the pool training for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team trials in June to secure a spot on her sixth U.S. Olympic team.

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Andrea Mead Cross

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The Champion Georgina Bloomberg

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Splitting her time between Wellington; New Salem, New York; and Manhattan, Georgina Bloomberg is one well-traveled rider. Bloomberg, 28, has been riding for 23 years, making the transition to jumper in 2001. As a Grand Prix show jumper, she has tallied numerous victories at the Winter Equestrian Festival (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010); was a member of the winning USA Super League teams in Hamina, Finland and Falsterbo, Sweden in 2007; and the Hampton Classic in 2009, among others.

Still rehabbing from a riding accident in November 2010 that left her with a fractured vertebra, Bloomberg is putting her 2012 Olympic aspirations on hold but will compete in the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington this winter. When not in the saddle, Bloomberg can be found helping out with the Rider’s Closet, a program she founded in 2006 that collects new and used riding clothes for therapeutic and intercollegiate riding programs, pony clubs and riders who are in need. In May, Bloomberg added the title of author to her name with the penning of the young-adult novel The A Circuit [Bloomsbury], the first of a series that follows the life of a billionaire-heiress in the horse-show world (sound familiar?).

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The Fast One Gunnar Jeanette

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Bit by the racing bug early on, West Palm Beach native and 2011 American Le Mans Series LMPC class champion Gunnar Jeannette has become one of the hottest drivers to watch in sports-car racing. Turning pro at 17 in 2000, Jeannette quickly climbed the ranks of the ALMS and Grand-AM racing series.

Racing for CORE Autosport in 2011, Jeannette tested the mettle of LMPC class, with two first-place podium appearances (Long Beach, Mosport) and four additional turns at the podium. But it was not until the last nine laps of the final 1,000-mile race in the series that the champion was determined, with Jeannette coming out smelling like roses—and motor oil.

Jeannette’s need for speed is not limited to the racetrack. When not behind the wheel, he is most likely falling through the sky. An avid skydiver and BASE jumper, Jeannette has taken to freefalling and wing suits as therapy. “There is nothing like being up in the sky in a nice freefall. It is strangely relaxing,” he says.

The Gate Keeper HOPE SOLO

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Soccer superstar Hope Solo is both tough and graceful under pressure. As Team USA’s goaltender, Solo has blocked shots in the team’s gold medal campaign in the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and gave an outstanding performance in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, earning the Golden Glove award for best goaltender and the Bronze Ball award for third-best player overall in the international competition.

Solo returned stateside to play for Boca Raton’s team magicJack (now defunct) in the Women’s Professional Soccer league with fellow Team USA members Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe, Shannon Boxx, Becky Sauerbrunn, Christie Rampone and Jill Loyden. Solo also competed in ABC’s 13th season of Dancing with the Stars, coming in fourth place and just missing the finals. Now, Solo and Team USA have set their eye on taking gold at the games of the XXX Olympiad in London.

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The Rising Star LUCAS LALOR

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Scion of the heralded Lalor family of Argentine polo fame, Lucas Lalor—the son of Luis Lalor Jr., former ninegoaler and current president of the Asociación Argentine de Polo—considers the sport of kings more than a family tradition. Picking up a mallet when he was just 7, Lalor, now 21, says it was a natural transition when he started to play. “My father got me into polo at an early age. Everything was in place and I just started playing,” he says.

Coming off a stellar summer, Lalor was named MVP of the Beluga Robert Skene invitational in Santa Barbara, California, in July while helping team Audi capture the trophy over rival Piaget. Team Audi and Lalor look to continue their winning streak this winter as the 2012 20-goal season at the International Polo Club in Wellington unfurls.

Lalor is tagged as Audi’s fourth man, joining Captain Marc Ganzi, Nic Roldan and Rodrigo Andrade. With a fourgoal handicap, Lalor’s aggressive style of play and strong competitive streak definitely make him a player to watch.

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Cycling in one of the most pristine spots on Earth with Tour de France champion Greg LeMond

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By carey o’donnell photography by michael price

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The riding party hits the road with Mike Klasen (white shirt) and Mark Handfelt (black shirt) in the lead.

Opposite page: The day of the training ride dawned with a double rainbow over Big Sky Resort.

Should you find yourself at a charity gala this season with a big glass of wine in one hand and an auction paddle in the other, keep in mind that you are surrounded by hundreds of eyewitnesses. While that can be a merry benefit when bidding on a case of Haut-Brion or dinner for 10 at Pistache, the rise of The Ultimate Experience as live auctiontainment ought to come with a few words of warning—you win it, you’re in it. A round of golf with Jack Nicklaus; a tennis match with Andy Roddick; or, in my case, a full day of cycling for eight around the unmerciful Upper

Loop of Yellowstone National Park with three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond. Like I said, all those witnesses pose kind of a problem.

This story begins one midsummer night in 2010 at a gala under the stars in Big Sky, Montana. My husband, Steve Barry, and I were out with our favorite group of Palm Beach hoodlums who spend summers and ski weeks in this under-the-radar resort town between Yellowstone and Bozeman. We duly populated the tables and bid on fishing trips and private chefs to support Big Sky’s community projects. Copalmbeachillustrated.com | JANUARY 2012 79

chairs Stacy Ossorio and Loren Bough—no strangers to Palm Beach—had convinced LeMond, a part-time resident of Big Sky, to donate the day’s ride as a sweet little treat to conclude the auction, knowing that I’d bite.

When the gavel came down, my sister and her family stared at me slack-jawed, predeclining the offer to ride along, while the rest of the crowd cheered, led

by Palm Beachers Bill and Rebecca Dunn, who offered their guesthouse should we have an overflow of visiting cyclists the following summer.

Those of you who own road bikes—even a beach cruiser or rusty old Raleigh—know exactly how it feels to step up your game and ride harder and faster than you’re used to. You draw on everything you’ve got: breath from the bottom of your lungs, marrow from the middle of your bones and a whole lot of heart to flow the high-octane cocktail through your system. Trying to keep pace with LeMond over 60 mountainous miles in one of the wildest places on Earth was going to take serious training, or illegal substance, or both. LeMond might be close to my age now, but he’s still Greg LeMond, the first American to win a Tour de France, the first cyclist on a Sports Illustrated cover and one of the top four or five riders in the history of the sport by anyone’s measure.

The morning after the auction, when the wine had cleared from my system, the reality of the ride pulled me out of bed before the sun had a chance to yawn and stretch. I called the three friends who had steered Steve and me into road biking a few years before. They had helped us choose the right bikes and taught us how to eat, train, pedal and draft. More than once, they picked us up off the pavement at stoplights when we’d topple over, Charlie Chaplin-style, forgetting to snap out of 80

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our cleats. Here was my chance to repay their kindness with the ride of a lifetime.

Dr. Chris Fox, the West Palm Beach-based sports medicine chiropractor who keeps the area’s athletes in good working order, was my first call. On a visit to Big Sky two years earlier, he had insisted on riding the Upper Loop, despite sleep deprivation and sea-level lungs, after hearing my breathless account of our first experience. Chris Fix, the normally eloquent co-owner of Velocity Cycling Studio in West Palm Beach, was speechless in response. Fix is a cyclopedia of cycling lore and reveres the American champion.

Raphael Clemente, head of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and a relentless advocate for bike safety in Florida, who became a pro

Insets, top to bottom: The group is ready to ride; Chris Fox, Greg LeMond, Chris Fix and Mike Klasen. Above: Paul Gingras, Raphael Clemente, Greg LeMond, Carey O’Donnell and Chis Fix. Opposite, bottom: Mike Klasen and Steve Barry

cyclist in the 1990s inspired by LeMond’s performance at the 1989 World Championships, jibbered into the phone, speaking faster than he’d ever ridden in his life: The rainsoaked race with its 60-mph downhill finish is viewed as one of the greatest of all time, and won by LeMond fewer than two years after being almost fatally shot by his brother-in-law in a 1987 hunting accident. Clemente’s excited account was punctuated by search results as he scrolled for flights to Bozeman for his whole family.

Later, we added Palm Beach/Montana resident Paul Gingras, a lifelong athlete with a passion for cycling, and Victoria Smith, a teacher at Velocity. Et voilà—our seven riders, and a supporting team of Dawn and Jules Fox to follow us in the “sag wagon,” Sally Gingras as photographer ferry, plus Lois and Kaia Clemente as backups.

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LeMond’s public persona as a driven, world-class competitor is not what you get when you meet him. He’s an affable, generous spirit with sky-blue eyes and a winning smile (even his smile wins!). When fans comment on his transformation from the intense, whippety competitor of the ’80s and ’90s who turned the cycling world on its head, he nods in agreement, musing that it almost feels like he was a different person back then. Almost. The notion that we live life forward, but understand it backward, has profound applications for LeMond.

The day of the ride finally dawns at O-dark-hundred under martial law, which I had declared the night before to keep our troops in motion and synched with LeMond, his company’s CEO Mark Handfelt, and close pal Mike Klasen. We congregate at Blue Moon Bakery just as the sun is rising, warm despite the chilly morning with anticipation of the ride. (If you’re in Big Sky and hungry for breakfast, do not miss the bakery’s “Benny”—ovenbaked egg, ham and cheddar melted between a toasted bagel. Our breakfast of champions.)

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mountain of gear converge at Norris Junction, the don’t-blink hamlet assigned as our starting point.

The Upper Loop of America’s first national park is quite different than the Lower, which is home to half of the world’s geothermal features, including Old Faithful. The park is essentially a super volcano, and most of the wildlife roams the Upper Loop’s narrow roads, dramatic waterfalls, canyons and cliffs (one deliciously called Sheepeater). Earlier in the summer, Steve and I biked a section and passed buffalo snoozing on the side of the road and grizzlies grazing nearby, thankfully monitored by rangers. We have been followed along this route before by spotted owls and red-tailed hawks hoping to lunch on small prey disturbed by our movement.

The first 20 miles through woods breeze by as we chat and call to each other, marveling at the perfection of the morning. LeMond is just one of the gang—until we reach the twisting descent into Mammoth Hot Springs. We are about to get our first astounding glimpse of the champion’s close, personal relationship with speed. I’m steering through corners chipped into the prehistoric cliffs at 32 mph, doing my best to follow in the slipstream of Klasen’s lead, when LeMond blows by me like he is fired from a cannon. Behind him is Clemente, copying the world-famous eggshaped position with hindquarters high in the air behind the seat, chin down near the handlebars. I can’t tell where the humans end and the bikes begin. On Clemente’s wheel is my husband, who is still grounded for the stunt, passing cars on the corners with no regard for the 1,000-foot drop to our right. LeMond, in his ultraaerodynamic tuck, glides away from them both, traveling north of 55 mph, with the two pedaling hard in pursuit.

The road out of Mammoth leads to a vertiginous chasm over the Gardner River. As we approach the yawning suspension bridge,

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Clockwise from top left: the author and LeMond; magnificent views; lunch stop; Barry enjoying the snack of champions

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Clockwise from top left: The author jokes with Jules Fox as Chris Fox, Barry and Dawn Fox look on; preride dinner party; Mike Mason, Ashley Deflin, Susan and Rip McIntosh; Bill and Rebecca Dunn; LeMond, Fix, Clemente, Barry and Fox; Linda Allen and Mary Webster; double rainbow over Big Sky Resort.

LeMond one-hands a videocam out of his jersey to shoot the big view, and then turns fully around on his saddle to film those of us behind him—both hands on the camera—as he crosses the span at 19 or 20. Superb yet unbalanced balance.

LeMond may have stopped racing, but his mind hasn’t. Keeping pace with him in a conversation can be as demanding as on a bike. Our lunch stop at historic Roosevelt Lodge refuels his zeal for a favorite topic—the remarkable advances in athletic training made possible by technology, and how they are wrapped into the culture and products of LeMond Fitness. He swaps ideas and experiences with Fox, a former trainer in the NFL, NHL and at the Atlanta Olympics, as fans interrupt for autographs, thrilled with the surprise access to the cycling legend.

Recharged and still raring to go after 40 miles and our lunch stop, the afternoon unfolds with a relentless 12-mile switchback climb to 8,859 feet—the highest point in the park. I think it’s taken an hour and a half of nonstop climbing, sometimes at a tortuous 5-mph pace, but I can’t be sure, as Clemente and I are a little too woozy from open-mouthed panting to track it. As we gain altitude, the views grow increasingly expansive, stretching over sage-colored plains of buffalo herds and Wyoming’s famous snow

capped Tetons. At every switchback, the scenery changes like a theatrical set between acts, distracting us from the grueling physical effort. At the summit—10 degrees cooler than Roosevelt—we launch right into an exhilarating 5-mile descent into Canyon Village, scouted for us a few days prior by Palm Beach pal Dragana Connaughton and her family on a visit to the park. She had worried about our route because of new paving and loose gravel, and alerted us to the sketchy sections. LeMond lets his speedometer loose once again, followed by his group of disciples.

This perfect day wraps up with a euphoric gathering in the slanted, early evening light over Yellowstone’s Lower Falls, marrying the day’s supreme fun with the sublime beauty of the most awe-inspiring spot in the park.

That night in West Yellowstone, we chase racks of ribs with pitchers of beer and bask in the serotonin-infused glow of the ride, the place and the people. No one wants it to end, especially LeMond, and just before midnight we reluctantly turn homeward.

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Island Vibe

Color and pattern harmonize with the tropical surroundings of a private paradise.

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Silk jersey top, silk satin long skirt, Emilio Pucci, Palm Beach; Hassan Bounkit earrings, Lucifer Vir Honestus ring, Marissa Collections, Naples.

Opposite page: Giambattista Valli silk dress with grosgrain belt, Marissa Collections, Naples; sandals, Dolce & Gabbana, Bal Harbour; Coomi necklace, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton.

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One-piece swimsuit, straw hat, Dolce & Gabbana, Bal Harbour; Hassan Bounkit earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples.

Opposite page: Diane von Furstenberg cotton top, silk print pants, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton; Yossi Harari necklace and pendant, Marissa Collections, Naples; heels, Giuseppe Zanotti, Bal Harbour, similar style, Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach and Boca Raton.

Multicolor cotton stripe top, Stella McCartney, Bal Harbour; Oscar de la Renta necklace, Marissa Collections, Naples.

Opposite page: Floral print jumper, Dolce & Gabbana, Bal Harbour; head scarf, Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach; Coomi necklace, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton; heels, handbag with chain strap, Roger Vivier, Bal Harbour.

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Printed cotton blouse and pants, Gucci, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; wedges, Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach; Coomi ring, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton.

Opposite page: Woven cotton dress, Louis Vuitton, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton; Coomi necklace, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton.

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Fashion Editor: Katherine Lande Model: Daria Komarkova, Major Model Management, New York Hair & Makeup: Rachel Reumann, rachelartistry.com Photography Assistant: Robert Kildoo Location Assistance: Michael S. Dudash, rileysreef.com

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LOVE ME TENDER

You see them in St. Tropez, Monaco and, of course, Palm Beach—fast, elegant, craftsman-built luxury tenders that are the crème de la crème of boating. We look at six of the finest.

By Howard Walker

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J CRAFT TORPEDO 41 Sweden’s J Craft Boats used this year’s Palm Beach boat show to debut its breathtaking Torpedo 41 retro launch to the U.S. market.

And it promptly sold its only two $1-million-plus demonstrators within the first hour.

Inspired by the classic 1960s Riva Aquarama, the Torpedo combines la dolce vita style with bang-up-to-date technology and pure, indulgent luxury.

Let us define luxury: Every Torpedo comes with a set of silver cutlery personally designed by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. And a hand-carved Nardi wood steering wheel, which is a replica of the one used in the vintage Ferrari 250 GTO racecar.

Measuring 41 feet, 4 inches bow to stern, this is nautical style and elegance at its finest—and the boat that’s guaranteed to spin heads

Length: 41’4” Beam: 11’9” Engines: 2 x 750-hp Volvo Penta IPS 500 turbo-diesels Price: from $1.08 million j-craftboats.com

everywhere from St. Tropez to St. Barths, Palma to Palm Beach.

Power comes from a pair of thundering Volvo Penta IPS 500 V8s cranking out 750 horsepower apiece—enough to blast the Torpedo to a top speed of 44 knots.

And those magical IPS drives, with their forward-facing props and joystick controls, can walk the boat sideways away from the dock or spin it 360 degrees in its own length.

Amazingly, the Torpedo can sleep five in reasonable comfort— two adults, two kids and a crew member. There’s even a double bed in a separate, though teeny, cabin.

Pick pretty much any color scheme you want and the artisans at J Craft will oblige, though the choice of standard colors is wonderful.

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1996 RIVA AQUARAMA Of course, if you want classic, retro styling in your luxury tender, why not buy the real thing?

Like an original Riva Aquarama.

The boating world was abuzz earlier this year when the very last Aquarama that had been sold to the public, the Hull Number 774, built in 1996, went under the hammer at the Mecum Vintage Wooden Boat auction in Kissimmee, Florida— and sold for a whopping $975,000.

This was a remarkable boat. Bought new and owned by the founding family of the Sony Corp., it had fewer than than 20 hours on its twin Crusader 454 gas V8s and was in as-new condition.

Not that $975,000 is big money for Aquaramas these days. Check the classifieds and most are in the $700,000 to $850,000 range, with only the older, less cared-for boats in the $400,000-$500,000 range.

First introduced in 1962, its production ran for almost three decades. Even today, if you head to Monaco or St. Tropez, you’ll see these richly varnished mahogany runabouts gliding around the harbors or wafting to some exotic beach. This was the favored mode of water transport by the Hollywood jet-set while vacationing on the French Riviera. Sinatra, Monroe, Gable and Hayworth all sunned themselves on the Riva’s expansive rear sunpad.

Rightly called the Ferrari of powerboats, Aquaramas were powered usually by twin Chrysler or Cadillac V8s ranging from 185-horsepower to more than 400 horses that gave a top speed of up to 45 knots.

Like turning up at a swanky restaurant in a vintage Ferrari or Maserati, nothing says you’ve “arrived” more eloquently than being at the helm of a Riva Aquarama.

Length: 28’0” Beam: 8’5” Engines: Crusader V8 from 400-hp and up Price: from $400,000 used yachtworld.com

Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20

Length: 20’2” Beam: 7’11” Engines: 270-hp Volvo 5.0 GXi petrol V8 Price: from $75,000 chriscraft.com

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When does a sleek, sexy sports car morph into a sleek, sexy sports boat?

Easy. When it’s a limited-edition Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20—20 feet of pedal-to-the-metal, wind-in-the-hair nautical joy.

Just 150 of these Silver Bullets are being handcrafted at Chris-Craft’s Sarasota, Florida, factory, each finished in shimmery silver paint and Coach tan or cream vinyl trim, plus Chris-Craft’s trademark teak decking and stainless-steel fixtures.

This is just a wonderful little boat with sleek, gorgeous lines, an easyriding hull design and oodles of power from its standard 270-horsepower Volvo 5.0-liter V8 stern drive. Opt for the big 300-horse Mercury 350 V8, open her up and she’ll reach a top speed of 50 knots—that’s almost 58 mph.

There are seats for five in the cozy cockpit; nicely bolstered, swiveling bucket seats for captain and first mate; and a wide bench for crew. It feels more like a big convertible sports car than a boat. There are even cupholders.

And the detailing is just spectacular. As part of the Silver Bullet package, there’s a stunning silver carbon fiber instrument panel featuring classic Chris-Craft instruments. Pity, though, that the steering wheel looks like it came from Pep Boys. A wood-rimmed wheel to match all that teak would look wonderful.

Of course, the beauty of the Silver Bullet is that, as it tips the scales at fewer than 3,000 pounds, it’s easy to tow behind your matching silver SUV.

AQUARIVA BY GUCCI Gucci scarf. Check. Gucci boatshoes.

Check. Gucci boat bag. Check. And $1.2-million Aquariva by Gucci motor launch. Check, check, check.

To celebrate the Italian fashion house’s ninetieth anniversary, Italy’s Riva—now part of the giant Ferretti Group—created this truly fabulous version of its striking 33-foot Aquariva launch.

Frida Giannini, Gucci’s creative director couldn’t have put it better: “It is a symbol of a glamorous lifestyle that sparks fond memories of la dolce vita—a golden age when both Gucci and Riva attracted an enthusiastic following among the international jet-set.”

Painted in Gucci’s trademark ultraglossy bright white, the boat is trimmed in waterproof white fabric featuring the distinctive Guccissima print and Gucci’s green-red-green detailing. There’s also a unique Gucci green crystal windscreen. All that stark white is complimented beautifully by Riva’s signature use of mahogany for the decks and transom step—mahogany that’s given 20 coats of clear varnish to give a mirror-like finish.

And for the Aquariva, Gucci created special crisp, white cotton sheets for the cabin, together with a collection of Riva by Gucci accessories, such as silk scarves, terry-cloth towels, wash-bags and even flip-flops.

Powered by a pair of whisper-quiet 380-horsepower Yanmar diesels, the Aquariva can hit a top speed of 41 knots and run for 150 miles between fill-ups.

The launch is available only on a made-toorder basis with a base price of $1.2 million.

Those Riva by Gucci flip-flops? They’re extra.

Length: 33’0” Beam: 9’2” Engines: 2 x 380-hp Yanmar 6LY3 turbo-diesels Price: from $1.2 million riva-yacht.com

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HINCKLEY TALARIA 29R Hinckley has been building some of the most exquisite sailboats since 1928 and hasn’t lost one iota of its dedication to quality and craftsmanship. If someone described Hinckleys as the Rolls-Royce of boats, you’d quietly nod in agreement.

That same dedication to quality goes into its Talaria series—29 feet of classic style and elegance coupled with the latest in technology, like composite Kevlar-reinforced construction and jet-drive propulsion.

Two versions of the Talaria 29 are available: the 29C center console and the 29R roadster.

Both are to-die-for, both will spin heads at any yacht club dock. But the R has the classic lines of some ’60s racy sports car, right down to its curved windshield and Ferrari-style helm.

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Length: 29’2” Beam: 9’1” Engines: 370-hp Volvo Penta turbodiesel with Hamilton HJ292 water-jet Price: from $330,000 hinckleyyachts.com

take you into creeks and bays where others would fear to tread. Its secret is the Hamilton jet drive that replaces the traditional lowhanging propeller.

Couple this with the standard Volvo 370-horse turbo diesel, or optional 440-horse Yanmar, and it will fly at 34 knots and turn on a dime, thanks to its bow thruster.

And speaking of turning, Hinckley has developed what it calls its JetStick, which integrates the thruster and jet-drive in one fingertip-operated control.

Climb aboard, and the Talaria 29R is a masterpiece of Old World boating charm, inspired by the likes of Gar Wood, Riva and Hacker; lots of mirror-gloss varnish, buttoned upholstery and shiny chrome. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

As classic family runabouts go, this is about as good as it gets.

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Length: 35’4” Beam: 11’11” Engines: 2 x 260-hp Volvo D4 or 300-hp D4 Price: from $250,000 fjordboats.com

If James Bond decided to trade his trusty Aston Martin for something a little saltier, this is what he’d steer—the new Fjord 36 Open.

Looking like something built for the Navy SEALs, this 35-foot, 4-inch “stealth” boat is a scaled-down version of the Fjord 40 that shook the boating world when it debuted back in 2007.

With its vast, open deck space; cushy, oversized stern lounging pads; and bow seating for eight, the 36 is very much the day boat for spearing across to the Bahamas for lunch at a rock-steady 40 knots.

Power comes from twin 260-horsepower, or optional 300-horse, Volvo Penta D4 turbo-diesels linked to joystick-controlled stern drives that fire the Fjord on to the plane as if being launched from a catapult.

Of course, this new 36 is all about edgy style, with its vertical bow, towering sides, trademark bolt-upright black T-top and raked-back, stand-alone windscreen and teak. Lots of teak.

The fit and finish and attention to detail from this German-built rocket ship—Fjord is part of the giant Hanse boat building group— is sensational. The lift-up cleats, for example, are a true work of art.

What’s surprising though, is that the designers mysteriously skipped some of the usual cockpit amenities for a boat this size— like an on-deck wet bar or even a sink. That means a trip down to the pretty confined day cabin.

But no doubt 007 would have someone waiting for him, martini in hand, at the dock. u

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We would be lost without our morning coffee. And we found a delicious one with a local connection.

Hawaiian Gold Coffee is roasted locally but grown on the 900-acre Parry Estate in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The estate is the largest sustainable coffee plantation in the United States, using agricultural practices that minimize the impact on the environment while maintaining the cultural and social conditions of its workers. Dark and rich, the coffee beans are sent to Jupiter, where they are roasted in small batches at the company’s state-of-the-art roasting facility.

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Prince Robert of Luxembourg Château La Mission Haut-Brion

MAGIC TIME The Naples Winter Wine Festival’s great success in aiding underprivileged kids is no illusion.

By MARK SPIVAK

TOM HARPER

Interested in hanging out with Oscar de la Renta, or attending Elton John’s annual White Tie and Tiara Ball? Or would you prefer to sip on a 35-bottle vertical collection of Château HautBrion, with the vintages personally selected by the director, Prince Robert of Luxembourg?

If so, consider attending the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, the most successful charity wine event in history. The festival raised $12 million last year for underprivileged children in Collier County, and has garnered an amazing $94.5 million since its inception in 2001. This year’s event will be held January 27-29, and the cost for the weekend is $8,500 per couple.

A special prefestival event, the C’est Magique Honored Vintner wine tasting and lunch January 26 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, will be hosted by the festival’s 2012 Honored Vintner,

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Prince Robert, president/CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon, the parent company of legendary Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion. A comparative tasting of five vintages from the two châteaux —1961, 1982, 1989, 1990 and 2000—will be presented, followed by lunch, featuring two additional rare vintages.

The event will be moderated by James Molesworth of Wine Spectator magazine, and is limited to 70 guests at $2,500 per ticket.

The festival begins on Friday with the Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon, and includes admission to one of Friday night’s exclusive Vintner Dinners, Saturday’s Gala Auction and Sunday’s Celebration Brunch.

“As usual, all the money raised at Saturday’s auction will go directly toward helping children at risk,” says Bob Clifford, who is chairing this year’s festival along with his wife, Joan.

“The impact on the community is immediate and tangible— you can see it and feel it.”

The Cliffords purchased a second home in Naples about 10 years ago and became friends with Scott and Simone Lutgert, two trustees, who introduced them to the festival. They began as attendees, and decided to get involved after experiencing the Meet the Kids Day Tour.

“We got to see where the money is being spent,” Clifford says, “and we were struck by seeing the vision of helping these children become a reality. It was something unique in the world of charity.”

In selecting this year’s Celebrity Chefs, the Cliffords looked for a balance between “old stalwarts and rising stars.” Familiar personalities such as Wolfgang Puck and Dean Fearing will be featured, along with newcomers including Charles Phan of San Francisco’s Slanted Door and Miami’s Michelle Bernstein. Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia in Chicago is Chef de Cuisine.

On the wine side, there will be a contingent of top-tier Napa vintners such as Ann Colgin of Colgin Cellars, Dick Grace of Grace Family Vineyards, and Daphne and Bart Araujo of Araujo Estate Wines, as well as European superstars such as Prince Robert. “Naples owes so much to Napa,” Clifford says, “and we’re grateful for the generous support we receive from them.”

The cornerstone of the festival is the Gala Auction, and this year’s event won’t disappoint. Several extraordinary days are in

BOB UNGER

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store for the winning bidders of the “Wine, Women and Song” lot. The winners will experience a private tasting of Colgin Cellars wines and Bordeaux first growths, receive an in-depth tour of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with a private curator, attend the 2012 live finale of TV show American Idol, take home hand-painted bottles of the limited-edition fragrance Essence of IX, which

vintner Ann Colgin had created for herself, as well as create fragrances for themselves.

Fans of Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select can purchase nine-liter bottles of the 1996, 1997 and 1998 vintages, eighteen 1.5-liter Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (six each of the 1987, 1997 and 2007 vintages) and eighteen 750-ml bottles of 2007 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, plus a luxury stay in Napa and dinner at The French Laundry.

Automotive enthusiasts may bid on the extremely rare 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster, which will not be available in the United States at the time of the auction.

“This year’s theme is ‘Believe in the Magic,’” Clifford says. “It’s a labor of love for everyone involved, as we have the opportunity to keep helping the 125,000 children, past and present, who have benefited from this event.” u

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Hog snapper and Thai-style calamari (below) are menu favorites at Talay Thai.

Thai one on Chef Charlie Soo has created a cooking style that makes his Talay Thai a hit.

By MARK SPIVAK

There are times when the American landscape seems blanketed with Thai restaurants, and with good reason. The cuisine is light and healthy, the ingredients are fresh and prepared with care and the dishes have an explosion of flavor that appeals to the most jaded diners among us. Finding a first-rate Thai restaurant, on the other hand, can frequently be a challenge.

Talay Thai opened three years ago on the western end of PGA Boulevard, in a strip mall where many restaurants had tried and failed. Chef Charlie Soo started out as an investment banker but, as he puts it, “I grew up Thai and what Thai people do is run restaurants.”

Soo has developed a cooking style that is an intriguing blend of power and delicacy, and that style has won him the following of a loyal band of regulars.

Calligraphy and pieces of Thai art dot the walls of the restaurant, and stone Buddhas watch over you as you dine; white tablecloths are decorated with a single red anthurium. The large room contains a mezzanine level and an alcove, which breaks up the space and adds a sense of

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privacy. Next to the dining room is a sizable horseshoeshaped wooden bar, a friendly place to congregate when you don’t feel like sitting down for a full meal.

Make sure to begin with the Thai-style calamari ($9), a winner on many levels. The calamari rings are remarkably tender, and the tempura batter is fluffy and perfect. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, they seem to disappear in an instant. The summer rolls ($7) are equally ethereal—slices of shrimp, vegetables and fresh basil wrapped in rice paper, garnished with a slightly kicked-up plum sauce.

The menu offers an assortment of noodle dishes (Pad Thai, Pad Siew and Pad Drunken) served with a choice of tofu, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork, as well as a variety of curries. This is one place, however, where the Chef’s Selections are worth following. Fresh jumbo sea

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Meals here are dotted with a series of thoughtful touches. Main courses arrive at the table on individual burners, to keep them warm as you eat. When ordering, the servers will ask what level of spice you are comfortable with. Dishes are available on a scale of one through five, with a score of three being quite hot for Western palates.

This is a time for honesty, not heroism.

The wine list is short (perhaps 60 or 70 selections), filled with off-dry whites and soft, low-tannin reds that are an excellent match for this food. A glass of the Jade

Fresh jumbo sea scallops in a Panang curry sauce

Mountain White Blend ($9) goes very well with some dishes, and a Singha (Thai beer, $3.50) is even better.

Like everything else at Talay Thai, service is delightful. It’s easy to understand why the room is filled with a wide range of customers—groups of young people, families with children, and retired couples. After one visit, you’ll want to return. u

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palate v dining out In Season Verdea Restaurant & Wine Bar is welcoming a new executive chef and a new seasonal menu. David Welch has been cooking professionally since he was a teenager and holds the title of certified executive chef by the American Culinary Federation after teaching culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu. Welch will continue Verdea’s farm-to-table concept but will incorporate his own style, which is contemporary and tropical, using the freshest ingredients South Florida has to offer.

The new menu will have a good variety of dishes, including the popular Florida Kobe meatloaf with cauliflower mash, tomato and tarragon ketchup, French beans and red wine demi, in addition to seasonal items. Such dishes include a late harvest farro risotto, and cider-braised acorn squash with ricotta gnocchi, pine nuts and sage brown butter. During a recent tasting, the root vegetable crusted black grouper with mango and roasted pepper gastrique and the honey-glazed diver scallops with arugula, radish and banana were standouts. Palm Beach Gardens (561-691-3131, verdearestaurant.com)

Zut Alors Enjoy classic French fare without leaving town at Paris in Town Le Bistro at Downtown at the Gardens. The sister restaurant of Paris in Town Le Café, Le Bistro presents an authentic Parisian dining experience, from the decor to the menu.

Co-owner and executive chef Beni Himmich opened the new restaurant in the

a garlic butter sauce. Daily dinner specials

former home of Paul along with his wife,

include beef bourguignon and Coq au Vin.

Diane, with the idea of creating a 1920s-

For dessert, try the crêpes—our favor-

style bistro where guests can enjoy a ca-

ite is the Saint Germain, with Nutella,

sual yet elegant atmosphere. Café tables

bananas and whipped cream. Another

out front allow people to enjoy a glass of

tasty finish is the housemade mousse au

wine while watching the world go by.

chocolat, light and airy but full of flavor.

Open for lunch, dinner and weekend

At the bar, there is a variety of

brunch, the menu features traditional

signature cocktails worth sampling. The

fare, including Croque Monsieur, Quiche

Can-Can martini features Sobvieski vodka,

Lorraine, moules marinières with frites,

St-Germain liquor and dry vermouth, while

and steak au poivre. Housemade onion

the Le Crabe is a concoction of St-Ger-

soup gratinée is made with white wine

main, gin, fresh lime juice and a dash of

and a hint of Cognac, while the escargots

Absinthe. Palm Beach Gardens (561-622-

à la bourguignon are firm and flavorful in

1616, parisintownbistro.com)

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Flipping For Burgers Burgers and fries get a gourmet twist at Burger Bar in Palm Beach Gardens. Headed up by James Beard award-winning chef Allen Susser, the menu features hand-shaped burgers made with a carefully crafted blend of meat and seasonings. The Beach Burger tops our list because it’s topped with applewoodsmoked bacon (along with Swiss cheese, housemade pickle chips and Chef Allen’s beach sauce). Upgrade to the tarragon and vinegar fries for an extra bite of flavor. Other interesting starters and sides include the conch fritters with mango cocktail sauce, creamy stone crab chowder, and the housemade onion dip and chips.

And it’s not just beef that’s being served “burger-style.” The spicy tuna burger is a seriously thick slice of seared sushi-grade tuna steak, while the chimichurri Portobello burger is hearty enough for the biggest meat-eater.

Also, Chef Allen is offering up his special Gold Leaf Burger, which is topped with edible 23-karat gold leaf. He is making only 500, for $25 each. Proceeds will go toward feeding hungry children in South Florida.

What is a burger and fries without an adult milkshake? Slide on up to the bar and order a Nutella Bourbon shake or a Chocolate Black Russian. If you’re not looking to drink most of your calories, we suggest a cucumber basil martini or blueberry mojito garnished with a sprig of rosemary. If you’re in a “meat-all-around” mood, there is the Bacon-Maple Old Fashioned. Did we mention we love bacon?

Burger Bar definitely is not your typical burger joint, but it might just become your usual hangout. (561-630-4545, burgerbar.com)

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DINING AROUND THE COUNTY

Gourmet to Go

Creative Cuisine

Event Decor & Design

Palm Beach

Gift Baskets

264 The Grill 264 S. County Road, 561-833-6444 ANGLE

• Gourmet to Go

100 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-540-4924

• Creative Cuisine

Bice

• Event Decor & Design

322 Peruvian Ave., 561-835-1600

• Gift Baskets

BISTRO CHEZ JEAN-PIERRE 132 N. County Road, 561-833-1171 Café Boulud

Professional Wait Staff and Bartenders

Unique Venues and Elegant Tenting

• Unique Venues and Elegant Tenting • Event Planning and Wedding Coordination

301 Australian Ave., 561-655-6060 Café Cellini 2505 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-588-1871 Café L’Europe 331 S. County Road, 561-655-4020 Charley’s Crab 456 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-659-1500

Event Planning and Wedding Coordination

• Professional Wait Staff and Bartenders

Gourmet Shop (561) 659-9503 Catering Of�ice (561) 848-7183

www.csbgourmet.com 280 Sunset Ave. Palm Beach, FL 33480

Chesterfield Hotel 363 Cocoanut Row, 561-659-5800

C’est Si Bon Gourmet Grocer and Catering

Cucina Dell’Arte 257 Royal Poinciana Way, 561-655-0770

Come see us at

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230A Sunrise Ave., 561-802-4222 MICHELLE BERNSTEIN’S AT THE OMPHOY 2842 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-540-6440 palm beach grill 336 Royal Poinciana Way, 561-835-1077 Palm Beach Oceanfront Inn 3550 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-582-5631 PALM BEACH STEAKHOUSE 191 Bradley Place, 561-671-4333 RENATO’S 87 Via Mizner, 561-655-9752 THE RESTAURANT AT THE FOUR SEASONS 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-582-2800 The Seafood Bar at The Breakers 1 S. County Road, 561-655-6611

Modern & ConteMporary Fine art Katz Lichtenstein

Hockney Dine

Stella Warhol

Sultan Wesselmann

Minter Wool

Ta-Boó 221 Worth Ave., 561-835-3500 TEMPLE ORANGE 100 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-540-4924 Testa’s Palm Beach 221 Royal Poinciana Way, 561-832-0992

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2012 Flagler Museum Music Series Experience chamber music, as it was intended, in the gracious and intimate setting of the Flagler Museum’s West Room, described as the finest chamber music venue in South Florida. Audience members are treated to a rare opportunity to meet the musicians during a champagne and dessert reception following each concert.

palate v dining out West Palm Beach Brewzzi 700 S. Rosemary Ave., 561-366-9753

Adaskin String Trio January 10th, 7:30 p.m.

Cabana 533 Clematis Street, 561-833-4773 CaFé Sapori

Euclid Quartet January 24th, 7:30 p.m.

205 Southern Blvd., 561-805-7313 CITY CELLAR WINE BAR AND GRILL 700 S. Rosemary Ave., 561-366-0071

Stradivari Quartet February 7th, 7:30 p.m.

Gratify 125 Datura Street, 561-833-5300 Il Bellagio

Moscow String Quartet February 21st, 7:30 p.m.

600 S. Rosemary Ave., 561-659-6160 JADE KITCHEN 422A Northwood Road, 561-366-1185

Violinist Joanna Marie Frankel March 6th, 7:30 p.m.

La Sirena The Flagler Museum Music Series sponsored by:

6316 S. Dixie Hwy., 561-585-3128 Leila 120 S. Dixie Hwy., 561-659-7373 Morton’s, The Steakhouse

Call (561) 655-2833 or visit www.flaglermuseum.us for tickets

777 S. Flagler Drive, 561-835-9664 PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO 101 N. Clematis Street, 561-833-5090 RHYTHM CAFÉ 3800A S. Dixie Hwy., 561-833-3406 ROCCO’S TACOS 224 Clematis Street, 561-650-1001 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 651 Okeechobee Blvd., 561-514-3544 Stresa Italian Restaurant 2710 Okeechobee Blvd., 561-615-0200 SUSHI JO 319 Belvedere Road #12, 561-868-7893 TOP OF THE POINT 777 S. Flagler Drive, 561-832-2424

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Palm Beach Gardens Anthony’s coal fired pizza 2680 PGA Blvd., 561-804-7777 Brio Tuscan Grille 3101 PGA Blvd., 561-622-0491 Café Chardonnay

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4533 PGA Blvd., 561-627-2662 THE CAPITAL GRILLE 11365 Legacy Ave., 561-630-4994 ra sushi

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11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, 561-340-2112 The River House 2373 PGA Blvd., 561-694-1188

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3103 Cardinal Drive, 772-234-3966

4 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-921-0201 VIC & ANGELO’S

Lake Worth

290 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-278-9570

Bizaare Avenue Cafe 921 Lake Ave., 561-588-4488

Boca Raton

The Cottage

ABE & LOUIE’S

522 Lucerne Ave., 561-586-0080

2200 W. Glades Road, 561-447-0024

PARADISO RISTORANTE

ABSINTHE

625 Lucerne Ave., 561-547-2500

5150 Town Center Circle, 561-620-3754 The addison

Boynton Beach

2 E. Camino Real, 561-395-9335

Benvenuto Restaurant

Arturo’s Ristorante

Spoto’s Oyster Bar

1730 N. Federal Hwy., 561-364-0600

6750 N. Federal Hwy., 561-997-7373

4560 PGA Blvd., 561-776-9448

Snappers Seafood and Wine Bar

Bistro Provence

III FORKS

398 N. Congress Ave., 561-375-8600

2399 N. Federal Hwy., 561-368-2340

4645 PGA Blvd., 561-630-3660

SUSHI SIMON

CASA D’ANGELO

VERDEA

1614 S. Federal Hwy., 561-731-1819

171 E. Palmetto Park Road, 561-338-1703 CHOPS LOBSTER BAR

4350 PGA Blvd., 561-691-3130 Waterway Cafe

Delray Beach

101 Plaza Real S., 561-395-2675

2300 PGA Blvd., 561-694-1700

32 East

CIELO

32 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-276-7868

501 E. Camino Real, 561-447-3640

North Palm Beach

THE ATLANTIC GRILLE

Josephine’s Italian Restaurant

ENTRE NOUS BISTRO

1000 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-665-4900

5751 N. Federal Hwy., 561-988-0668

123 U.S. Hwy. 1, 561-863-5883

BUDDHA SKY BAR

Kathy’s Gazebo Cafe

217 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-266-9898

4199 N. Federal Hwy., 561-395-6033

Jupiter

CaffÉ Luna Rosa

La Villetta Ristorante Italiano

BUONASERA

34 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-274-9404

4351 N. Federal Hwy., 561-362-8403

2145 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, 561-744-0543

CITY OYSTER

Max’s Grille

Gazebo Café

213 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-272-0220

404 Plaza Real, 561-368-0080

2151 Alternate A1A S., 561-748-5878

CUT 432

NEW YORK PRIME

JUPITER ISLAND GRILL

432 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-272-9898

2350 Executive Ctr. Drive N.W., 561-998-3881

311 E. Indiantown Road, 561-746-6283

Dada

Renzo’s of Boca

Little Moir’s Food Shack

52 N. Swinton Ave., 561-330-3232

5999 N. Federal Hwy., 561-994-3495

103 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, 561-741-3626

Fifth Avenue Grill

SIX TABLES

Too Bizaare Wine Bar

821 S.E. 5th Ave., 561-265-0122

112 N.E. 2nd Street, 561-347-6260

287 E. Indiantown Road, 561-745-6262

Henry’s

Sushi Ray Japanese Restaurant

16850 Jog Road, 561-638-1949

5250 Town Center Circle, 561-394-9506

Lantana

LA CIGALE

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The Station House

523 S.E. 5th Ave., 561-265-0600

399 S.E. Mizner Blvd., 561-826-2625

233 W. Lantana Road, 561-547-9487

MAX’S HARVEST

Taverna Kyma

169 N.E. 2nd Ave., 561-381-9970

6298 N. Federal Hwy., 561-994-2828

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201 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-276-3600

200 W. Camino Real, 561-338-9692

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Old Calypso

Trattoria Romana

900 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-279-2300

499 E. Palmetto Park Road, 561-393-6715

Vero beach

Sundy House

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GOLDEN JUBILEE 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT January 20 & 22, 2012 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Celebrate 50 years of grand opera in Palm Beach with scenes from La Traviata, Die Fledermaus, La Bohème, Carmen, Aïda and more! Co-hosted by opera legend Sherrill Milnes and featuring opera stars Ruth Ann Swenson, Denyce Graves, and more!

Join us for an evening of glamour with our Gala Evening Package!

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Ground Round Madeline Weinrib’s Gemma Tibetan silk carpet ($7,800 for 6x9) features a circular pattern in white and pink silk ground. ABC Carpet & Home, Delray Beach (561-2797777, abchome.com)

Around the Room Enhance your walls with Thibaut’s Maryse wallpaper ($63 per roll) from its Artisan collection. Shown in metallic on navy, it’s available in seven color patterns. Excentricities, North Palm Beach (561-8453250, excentricities.com)

ball drop It’s like Christmas all year with Oggetti’s Luce Perle 21-light chandelier ($5,990).

Each globe is hand-blown in Venice. Shown in red ribbon, it’s also available in white savana and golden rod. Capitol Lighting, Boca Raton (561994-9570, 1800lighting.com)

In circles Circles over mirrored doors add a retro touch to the Leah buffet ($2,200) and top cabinet ($1,300) by Worlds Away. Available in glossy white or limed oak (shown).

Island Home, Palm Beach (561-8326244, islandhome palmbeach.com)

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Round Table In Michael Wainwright’s handcrafted Palio porcelain collection, the bread and butter plates ($105) feature painted concentric circles. Michael C. Fina, New York (800-289-3462, michaelcfina.com)

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Start with the style of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Sammy Davis Jr., add a pocket rhythm section with exceptionally tight horns and you have a vague idea of what you get at a JC’s performance. Providing soulful melodies, these troubadours aren’t afraid to get down and dirty. Check them out live, and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

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Charming custom home with 3 BR, 4.5 BA overlooking lake & 2nd hole, recently remodeled with exquisite finishes, outdoor kitchen is Florida lifestyle at its finest. Mike Galleher 772.285.6637. $1,250,000.

Internationally renowned equestrian facility with 62 Stalls, 4 Dressage Arenas one covered, eight Paddocks on 11.25 Acres. Fully booked for the 2011-2012 season. Hillary Oswald - 561.312.2545 $2,050,000.

Custom estate residence on over 2 acres with deep-water access offering over 7,000 AC/SF with 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, dock, and large guesthouse. Mark Griffin - 772.418.1312. $5,875,000.

Beautiful custom estate offering 4 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths with guesthouse encompassing 5,485 AC/SF. Expansive water/golf views on 1/2 acre. Custom upgrades. Dean Stokes - 561.714.2399. $2,395,000.

This spectacular lakefront golf home has 4 BR, 4.5 BA & 2,845 AC/SF overlooking the 9th fairway. Two master suites downstairs, outdoor terrace with summer kitchen. Mike Galleher - 772.285.6637. $1,750,000.

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Exquisite custom estate home on golf course offers 4 bedrooms and six and one half baths within 6,482 square feet of air conditioned living space. Beautifully appointed. $3,499,000.

Multiple Estate Homesites offerings available featuring lake, golf, and preserve views. Estate homesites average over one acre in size. Offerings from $1,595,000.

This impressive furnished estate residence offers 5 bedrooms with 5 full and one half bath on over 1.3 acres along the 6th fairway. Furnishings optional. $5,399,000.

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Bear’s Club Custom Estate Extraordinary custom estate home on the 14th hole offering 9 bedrooms, 10 full and 2 half baths in over 12,000 AC/SF with library, theater, game room,custom gym andestate expansive style pool.

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Equestrian Sport Productions The 2012 FTI Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, is scheduled for February 17 and will be hosted by Equestrian Sport Productions under the lights of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s International Arena. Amateur and world-class riders will compete for their assigned charities, with a goal of raising $1.5 million to be given to 32 charities.

561-793-5867 | equestriansport.com

American Cancer Society Patrick Park and Nathalie Fernandez again will serve as honorary chairs for the American Cancer Society’s 54th annual Gala, scheduled for February 3 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The event, which raises money for the fight against cancer, is one of the “don’t miss” galas of the Palm Beach social season.

561-655-5204 | cancer.org Nathalie Fernandez and Patrick Park

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre holds its ninth annual gala, “We’ve Got Elegance,” on January 14 at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Inspired by the Theatre’s production of Hello, Dolly!, the event will honor community philanthropists Susan and Ross Johnson and corporate partner PNC Bank. The evening includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, auctions and dancing. Tickets are $425.

Caron Renaissance The Grand Ballroom at The Mar-a-Lago Club will be filled with stars on February 25 as the Caron Gala 2012 presents an “After Dark” theme for its seventh annual event. Comedian Richard Lewis headlines entertainment and pro football great Joe Theismann serves as master of ceremonies for the benefit for Caron Renaissance’s Lifesaver Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to qualified families seeking treatment for addiction and related disorders at the facility.

561-655-7770 | caronrenaissance.org Petra Levin, gala chairman

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culture v Cellular Images In her early 20s, Klari Reis moved to England to earn a master’s degree in painting. While there, she also was treated for Crohn’s Disease. When a doctor let her look at her blood through a microscope, Reis saw artistic inspiration. She painted replicas of what was under the lens, eventually experimenting with petri dishes and epoxy polymer, a rubbery yet durable plastic she had worked with during her three years as an architect. Reis dyes the plastic different colors, then paints the inside covers of the petri dishes. “A lot of the natural reactions that can be seen within the paint are similar to reactions that happen inside the body,” she says. The dishes are attached to walls with steel rods and arranged at different lengths. Light passes through the dishes and reflects bright colors and images, which, Reis hopes, generates positive thinking. “It’s about happiness and having a hopeful outlook on technology in general and just a positiveness toward biotechnology,” she says. Hypochondria, pictured, an installation consisting of 150 petri dishes, will be displayed at Art Palm Beach, coming to the Palm Beach County Convention Center January 20-23. —Jennifer Pfaff

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January 2012 The Boca Raton Museum of Art will feature “Martin Schoeller: Closeup” (left) from Jan. 18 to March 18 and “Portraits from the Permanent Collection” (right) to May 13. (561-3922500, bocamuseum.org) Paris Hilton, Martin Schoeller

GOINGS ON 5 The Origins of Carnival, with Theodore K. Rabb, lecture, Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach $20. (561-655-7227, fourarts.org) 7 The Policemen’s Ball, benefiting the Palm Beach Police Foundation, The Mara-Lago Club, Palm Beach, $500. (561-8208118, pbpolicefoundation.org) 10 Ross JCC book luncheon, featuring Cokie and Steve Roberts, benefiting the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, Delaire Country Club, Delray Beach, $45 JCC members, $55 guests. (jcconline.com) 11 Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Benefit Luncheon, Club Colette, Palm Beach, $200. (believeinto morrow.org) 12 An Evening with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, benefiting the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Broken 164 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED

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Sound Country Club, Boca Raton, $36. (jewishboca.org) Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance, with David Garrard Lowe, lecture, Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (561655-7227, fourarts.org) 13 Hospice Evening 2012, benefiting the Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $750, $450 juniors. (561-832-8585, hpbc.com)

38th Annual Stuart Boat Show, HMY’s Waterway Marina, Allied Marine, Stuart Harbor, Stuart, to Jan. 15, $10, children 10 and younger free. (allsportsproductions.net) Vero Beach Museum of Art 20th Annual Antiques Show and Sale, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach, to Jan. 15, $10.

(772-231-0707, verobeachmuseum.org) 14 Sixty-Five Roses Ball, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Palm Beach

South Florida Fair, South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 29, $15, $9 senior citizens, $8 children. (561-7930333, southfloridafair.com)

Alice Williams’ work is on display at the Meghan Candler Gallery, Vero Beach, from Jan. 1-31. (772-234-8811, meghancandlergallery.com)

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palm Beach Dramaworks presents The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds From Jan. 6-29 at the Don and Ann Brown Theatre in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $55. (561-5144042, palmbeach dramaworks.org)

Chapter, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $500, $350 junior. (561-683-9965, palmbeach.cff.org) Maltz Jupiter Theatre Ninth Annual Gala, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $425, $4,250 table of 10. (561-743-2666, jupiter theatre.org) Perfect Pink Party, benefiting Susan G. Komen, The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach, $1,000. (komen.org) Scherer & Ouporov: The Revival of Egg Tempera Painting & Twenty Years of Collaboration, lecture, Four Arts King Library, Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (561-655-7227, fourarts.org) 15 Caritas Dei Gala, benefiting Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $350. (561-7759560, diocesepb.org/charities) 16 8th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival, Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, Delray Beach, to Jan. 21, $12, $10 seniors, $8 students. (561-868-2063, palm beachpoetryfestival.org) The Duchess of Windsor, lecture, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $75. (561-8327469, kravis.org) 18 Crown of Judah Luncheon, benefiting the Jewish Federation of South Palm

Beach County Women’s Philanthropy, Hamlet Country Club, Delray Beach, $125. (jewishboca.org) 19 Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 23, $10 in advance, $15 at door, children 12 and younger free. (239-495-9834, artpalmbeach.com) A Woman’s Journey, benefiting Johns Hopkins Medicine, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, $150, $2,500 premium table. (hopkins medicine.org)

Delray Beach, to Jan. 23, free. (561-2431077, downtowndelraybeach.com) 23 Men’s Golf Classic, benefiting the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Boca Rio Golf Club, Boca Raton, $400 plus $2,500 minimum combined gift. (jewishboca.org) Pap Corps Gala Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefiting the Boca Raton chapter of the Pap Corps, Polo Club, Boca Raton, $125. (561-997-8265) 25 Palm Beach Wine Auction, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $750. (561-8327469, kravis.org) 28 21st Annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure, Meyer Amphitheater, West Palm Beach, $30-$45.

(561-514-3020, komensouthflorida.org) Scopus Awards Gala, benefiting American Friends of The Hebrew University, Southeast Region, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $1,000. (561-750-8585, afhu.org)

20 Friday Night Family Flicks, Kung Fu Panda 2, Borland Center for Performing Arts, Palm Beach Gardens, $3, $20 family pack. (561-904-3130, theborlandcenter.org) 3rd Annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show, Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, through Jan. 22, free. (941-755-3088, hotworks.org) Palm Beach Opera 50th Anniversary Gala and Concert, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $1,000, $500 juniors. (561-833-7888, pbopera.org) 21 Annual Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, Atlantic Avenue near the beach,

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The Flagler Museum features “A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls” from Jan. 31 to April 22. (561-655-2833, flaglermuseum.us)

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agenda v calendar 29 Fine Wines and Hidden Treasures Gala, honoring the late Robert G. Gordon and benefiting Food For The Poor, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $450. (888-4044248, foodforthepoor.org/palmbeach) First Train to Paradise: The Building of the Over-Sea Railroad, with Les Standiford, lecture, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, free for museum members at sustaining level and above; $10 for individual, family and life-level members; $28 for nonmembers. (561-655-2833, flaglermuseum.us) 30 Time is of the Essence Luncheon, benefiting H.O.W. Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, Flagler Museum, Pavilion, Palm Beach, $325, $150 guests aged 40 and younger. (561-837-2285, ovarianpbc.org)

Art! For Art’s Sake, Artists’ Guild live auction, Count de Hoernle Theatre, Boca Raton, $35, $60 for two. (561-241-7432, caldwelltheatre.com)

4 Orion Weiss, pianist, Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, $25. (561-868-3309, duncantheatre.org)

PERFORMANCES 1 The Second City’s Improv All Stars, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $27. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, “Russian Rapture! Music of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky,” Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (561-655-7227, fourarts.org)

Salute to Vienna, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$50. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

103 Years of Broadway, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $30. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

2 Howie Mandel, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, to Jan. 3, $65. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 5, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

3 Linda Eder and Steve Tyrell, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

5 Dennis Miller, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-8327469, kravis.org)

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ANUSHKA SPA, SALON & COSMEDICAL CENTRE Located at the penthouse level of CityPlace, and recently named one of the world’s top 10 medical spas by London’s Tatler magazine, Anushka is a posh 12,000-square-foot beauty mecca that offers an award-winning salon, a spa featuring luxury European treatments, and a famed Cellulite Clinic. Relax at the wine bar, make use of Wi-Fi access or indulge in the A-list boutique featuring designs by Magaschoni. Complimentary valet available.

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CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA Volunteer chefs from the American Culinary Federation dazzled guests at The Ultimate Dinner Party, a recent Palm Beach event to benefit Children’s Home Society of Florida. Following a cocktail reception hosted by Michele and Howard Kessler at their oceanfront estate, guests enjoyed dinner parties in 12 exceptional Palm Beach homes.

561-868-4300 | chsfl.org

The Nylons, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $29-$35.

(772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com); also Jan. 6-7, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) Capitol Steps, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $46. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com) 6 An Evening with Clint Holmes, Palm Beach Pops, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 7; Jan. 8, Eissey Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens; Jan. 9-11, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, $29-$89.

(561-932-7677, palmbeachpops.org) 8 Tchaikovsky Spectacular, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) Tribute to Benny Goodman, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $50.

(772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com) American Brass Quintet, Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $20$35. (561-237-9000, lynn.edu) 9 Golden Dragon Acrobats, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, $25-$30. (561207-5900, eisseycampustheatre.org) Hye-Jin Kim, violinist, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $30. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) 10 Hair, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 15, tickets start at $25. (561-8327469, kravis.org) Swan Lake, State Ballet of Russia, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $39-$45. (772-461-4775, sunrisethe atre.com) Cabaret, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to Jan. 29, $43-$60. (561-575-2223, jupitertheatre.org)

12 The Full Monty, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, to Feb. 5, $39-$73. (772-2316990, riversidetheatre.com)

19 Twelfth Night, comedy, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $32. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

13 The Two and Only, Crest Theatre, Delray Beach, to Jan. 15, $42. (561-2437922, oldschool.org)

ABBA: The Concert, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $39-$49.

(772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com)

14 The Boston Brass, Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, $25. (561-868-3309, duncantheatre.org) Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, $14. (561-868-3309, duncantheatre.org) Ed Calle, saxophonist, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $20-$165. (561-450-6357, delraybeacharts.org) Boca Raton Symphonia, featuring Arthur Fagen, guest conductor, and Alex Kobrin, piano soloist, Roberts Theater, St. Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, $35-$50.

(561-376-3848, bocasymphonia.org) Ruben Studdard, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $29-$39.

(772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com) Wind Ensemble—2012 Tasty Suites, Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $10-$25. (561-237-9000, lynn.edu) 15 Jon Kimura Parker Recital: Postcards From Russia, Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $20-$35.

(561-237-9000, lynn.edu)

Jungle Night The Breakers, Palm Beach, will turn into a zoo January 20, when the Palm Beach Zoo hosts its annual gala and dinner dance. This year’s event, Born To Be Wild, is focused on saving tigers, which the World Wildlife Fund predicts could be extinct within a generation. The Palm Beach Zoo has partnered with Panthera and the Wildlife Conservation Society to support Tigers Forever, a global effort to curb tigers’ rate of extinction.

Proceeds from the gala will benefit the project as well as the zoo’s overall mission to protect wildlife and conserve natural habitats. Tickets cost $750 and junior tickets (for guests aged 40 and younger) cost $500. (561-533-0887, palmbeachzoo.org) —Jennifer Pfaff Tiger cubs at the Palm Beach Zoo

17 Vicki Lawrence and Mama, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $45. (772-286-7827, lyric theatre.com) 18 Amernet String Quartet, Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, $27. (561-868-3309, duncantheatre.org)

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agenda v calendar Xiayin Wang, pianist, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $40. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com) 22 Don Giovanni, performed by Teatro Lirico D’Europa, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $45-$55.

(772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com) 23 Milbre Burch: The World is the Storyteller’s Village, Caldwell Theatre Co., Boca Raton, $25. (561-241-7432, caldwell theatre.com)

Scott Ringersen and the White Stone Band will perform in Happy Birthday Elvis Tribute Show Jan. 7 at the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach. Tickets cost $30 or $40 VIP. (561-243-7922, oldschool.org)

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth, to Feb. 5, $23-$32. (561-586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org) Glenn Miller Orchestra, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $45. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com) 20 Palm Beach Opera’s 50th Anniversary Gala Concert, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Jan. 22, $20-$160. (561833-7888, pbopera.org) Ballet Memphis, Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, to Jan. 21, $37. (561-868-3309, duncantheatre.org) 21 Gordon Lightfoot, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $49$59. (772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com) Bravo Amici, Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, to Jan. 22, $45-$60.

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Elvis Lives, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org); also Jan. 25, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $39$49. (772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com)

27 The Hits of Barbra, Bette and Carole, dinner and show, Borland Center for Performing Arts, Palm Beach Gardens, $65, $30 show only. (561-904-3130, theborlandcenter.org) Program II, Miami City Ballet, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 29, tickets start at $19. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) An Evening with Roberta Flack, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $49-$59. (772-461-4775, sunrisethe atre.com) The Bronx Wanderers, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, to Jan. 28, $35. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com)

Marc Kudish, Crest Theatre, Delray Beach, to Jan. 24, $42. (561-243-7922, oldschool.org)

28 Wendy Pedersen, jazz singer, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $20-$165. (561-4506357, delraybeacharts.org)

Gaelic Storm, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $38.

(772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com)

An Evening with Travis Tritt, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $39-$49. (772-461-4775, sunrisethe atre.com)

24 Tchaikovsky St. Petersburg State Orchestra, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) Larry King Standing Up, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25.

(561-832-7469, kravis.org) The Lennon Sisters, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $30. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) 25 Cleveland Orchestra, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $35.

(561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Philharmonia Orchestra #4, Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, to Jan. 29, $35-$50. (561-237-9000, lynn.edu) 29 South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Crest Theatre, Delray Beach, $55. (southfloridasymphony.org) The Temptations, Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts, Fort Pierce, $39-$49.

(772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com) Tom Rush, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $38.

(772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com)

A Night of Jazz with Paulette Dozier, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth, $26$30. (561-586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org)

30 Danny Aiello, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $40. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com)

Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $70. (772-286-7827, lyrictheatre.com)

31 Joshua Bell, violinist, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25.

(561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Jackie Mason, comedian, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25.

(561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach. “Beatriz Milhazes,” to Feb. 28. (772-388-8400, windsorflorida.com)

Soweto Gospel Choir, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, to Feb. 1, $55. (772-286-7827, lyric theatre.com)

Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery, Palm Beach. “Florida’s Wetlands,” to June 30, 2013. (561-655-7227, fourarts.org)

GALLERIES 110 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. “The Artists’ Guild,” to Jan. 6; “Artists of Palm Beach County,” Jan. 9 to Feb. 18. (561-542-1330)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Zenmi—A Taste of Zen: Paintings, Calligraphy and Ceramics from the Riva Lee Asbell Collection” and “Small Wonders: Japanese Snuff Bottles from the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art,” both to Jan. 22.

(561-495-0233, morikami.org)

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Ironworkers: Balance, Form, Finality—The Photographs of Dennis O’Kain,” Jan. 4-12. (561-832-5328, ansg.org) Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach.

“NAWA—National Association of Women Artists,” to Jan. 7; “A Spectacle of Wings—Rosalie Winward,” to Jan. 21; “Curved: Herbert Mehler Sculptures,” to April 6. (561-832-1776, armoryart.org) Cornell Museum, Delray Beach. “The American Society of Marine Artists 15th National Exhibition,” to Jan. 8; “Diana Nicosia: The World of Color—Italy, Brazil, France and Kuwait,” Jan. 12 to April 15.

(561-243-7922, oldschool.org) Elaine Baker Gallery, Boca Raton.

“Sculptural paintings by Patrick Hughes,” to Jan. 7; “Bill Barrett: Paintings and Sculpture,” Jan. 12 to Feb. 4. (561-241-3050, elainebakergallery.com) Esther B. O’Keefe Art Gallery, Palm Beach. “The Art of the Illustration, Original Works of Howard Chandler Christy and J.C. Leyendecker” and “Andy Warhol, The Bazaar Years 1951-1964,” both to Jan. 15. (561-655-7227, fourarts.org) Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “First Train to Paradise: The Railroad That Went to Sea,” to Jan. 8. (561-655-2833, flagler museum.us)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Dave Cole: Flags of the World,” to Jan. 16; “The Emperor’s Orders: Designs from the Qianlong Imperial Workshop (1736-1796),” to Feb. 19; “Jenny Saville,” to March 4; “Cocktail Culture,” to March 11; “The Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Roadshow,” Jan. 18 to March 25; “Beth Lipman: A Still Life Installation,” Jan. 18 to May 27; “Studio Glass: Works from the Museum Collection,” Jan. 18 to May 27.

(561-832-5196, norton.org) Onessimo Fine Art, Palm Beach Gardens.

“Hessam Abrishami,” Jan. 6-25. (561-3558061, onessimofineart.com)

Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach. “Full of Grace: A Journey through the History of Childhood,” Jan. 16 to March 17. (561-253-2600, workshop.org) Paul Fisher Gallery, West Palm Beach.

“Dmitry Sokolenko,” to Feb. 20. (561-8325255, paulfisher.com) Ritter Art Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, National Fine Arts Exhibition,” Jan. 6-10. (561- 297-2966, fau. edu/galleries) Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Brenda Zappitell,” to Feb. 4. (561994-9180, rosenbaumcontemporary.com) Schmidt Center Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “Figured Spaces: Selections from the John Morrissey Collection,” to Feb. 11. (561- 2972966, fau.edu/galleries) Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach.

“Inspired by Nature: Celebrating the Beauty and Complexity of Trees,” to Jan. 8; “In the Tradition of Wyeth: Contemporary Watercolor Masters,” to Jan. 15; “Matthew Gellar: Woozy Blossom,” Jan. 7 to April 26. (772-231-0707, verobeachmuseum.org)

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Griffin Gallery Ancient Art in Boca Raton showcases “The Abstract with a Touch of Reality” to Jan. 11 and “The Mesmerizing Watercolors of Eve Menes” from Jan. 12 to Feb. 8. (561-994-0811, griffingallery.net)

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ARTHUR’S JAM Location: Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach Benefiting: the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1. Jason and Jo Dubois, Wendy and Mark Murnan 2. Scott and Jamie Murray, Zaicha and Craig Spodak 3. Nancy and Anthony Weiss 4. John Perez, Kelley Dunn, Karen and Steve Weagle 5. Alfons Landa, Carolyn Casey 6. Mary Weiss, Lisa Sanchez, Jim Baker

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PIONEER LINENS Event: Kick-off for the 100th Anniversary of Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach Honoring: The Historical Society of Palm Beach County 1. Jeremy, Pat and Richard Johnson, Penny Murphy 2. Carol and Tom Kirchhoff 3. Keith and Penny Williams 4. Laurel Baker, Mark Elhilow 5. Bill and Pat Sned 6. Beth Beattie, Camille Murphy, Laura Wissa

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OUT AND ABOUT 1. Patti Carpenter and Judi Nightengale at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Go Pink Luncheon 2. Phyllis Sandler and Amy Ross at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Go Pink Luncheon 3. Thea Stoneman, Kristin Davis and John Stoneman at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Go Pink Luncheon 4. Jan Savarick, Marta Rendon, Dick and Barbara Schmidt and Christine Lynn at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Go Pink Luncheon 5. Kelly and Jay Cashmere at their wedding, Admiral’s Point, Jupiter 6. John and Erika Sousa and Ken and Kelly Kennerly at Arc of Palm Beach County’s Jewels and Jeans Goes WILDER Gala, National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach

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Hilary Geary Ross has been part of the Palm Beach, New York and Southampton social scenes her entire life. In fact, it’s her job: She writes a Palm Beach column for the New York Social Diary website, chronicles social activities worldwide for Quest magazine and is the author of photographer Harry Benson’s new coffee table book, New York, New York, which showcases the city’s most famous residents. The greatgranddaughter of inventor Thomas E. Murray, Ross lives in Palm Beach, where she serves on the board of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. She is married to investor Wilbur Ross and has two sons and two stepdaughters.

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fun fitness Five-mile aerobic walks rewarded with a mocha light Frappuccino, with only 130 calories, from Starbucks on Worth Avenue

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admired art Rene Magritte: I have worshipped this artist since I was a teenager.

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home must-have A flower arrangement by Tom Mathieu, florist extraordinaire Closet staples Everything designed by Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta Returns to Beijing, China, as it is a dynamic city, a wonderful mixture of the past and the future.

Enjoys perusing Harry Benson’s photography Dream decor Interior design by Mario Buatta

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Refreshing craving Diet peach Snapple laced with fresh mint and sliced oranges Can’t leave home without My iPad, as I read books on it, watch movies, read emails, read papers, store photos, translate languages and more.

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