Palm Beach Illustrated February 2025 by Palm Beach Media Group

FORWARD THINKING

THE HOLTS PRESERVE SOUTHWOOD FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

REBIRTH OF AN ICON

LIZ LANGE’S FAITHFUL RESTORATION OF GREY GARDENS

HERITAGE Honoring

MAJOR CHARM WITH A DESIGNER’S EYE, BETSY SHIVERICK TAKES ON A MAJOR ALLEY GEM

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FEATURES

114 PRESERVING TRADITION

A fifth-generation Palm Beacher and her husband return a Marion Sims Wyeth masterpiece to its former glory By Stephanie Gates

122 A MAJOR MOMENT

A local interior designer refreshes a Major Alley home while maintaining its Caribbean essence

By Kelley Marcellus

128 THE SWANS’ SONG

Liz Lange breathes new life into one of the country’s most notorious estates

By Betsy Riley

136 RIVIERA REVELRY

Vintage-inspired resort wear feels fabulously apropos at a fabled Florida resort

Photography by Gabor Jurina

Liz Lange, a part-time Palm Beach resident, renovated Grey Gardens, a storied home on Long Island.

ON THE COVER:

PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK MELE

MODEL: CALLIE BAKER HOLT

LOCATION: SOUTHWOOD, PALM

BEACH MAKEUP: EMILY MORRISON, JULIEN FAREL SALON, PALM BEACH

HAIR: JO HERNANDEZ, JULIEN FAREL SALON, PALM BEACH CLOTHING: JULIA AMORY, PALM BEACH

60 RETAIL

The Colony Edit boasts hotelier-approved essentials

Talking all things nuptials with the wedding whisperer

What to see, do, eat, and more in Stuart

66 WORTH IT

To conserve or restore? That is the question.

68 LITERATI

Doris Kearns Goodwin’s latest memoir is a snapshot of the 1960s and her life with her late husband

70 AUCTION

Iris Apfel’s personal eﬀects reﬂect a fashionable life well lived

Highlights from the Louis Vuitton x Murakami re-edition

Eastern style heads west this spring

Women’s wear designer Adam Lippes 82

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Juicy jewels put a sparkly spin on “pick your own”

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JOURNEYS

89 WANDERLUST

Carve out your own slice of paradise at one of these overwater bungalow resorts

94 TRAVEL JOURNAL

Joey Wölffer shares an insider’s itinerary for Sagaponack, New York

96 QUICK TRIPS

The West Hollywood Edition’s star is on the rise

98 FLORIDIANA

Inside Palm Beach’s newest haute hotel

100 HIGH ROAD

Rolls-Royce unveils a sultry yet subtle evolution for its Cullinan SUV

104 HIGH SEAS

Saxdor’s 400 GTC is a family weekender, sunset cruiser, and adventure boat in one

SAVOR

149 OPENINGS

Malka bridges Tel Aviv and Palm Beach

150 LOCAL BITES

Waxin’s welcomes a new chef and eyes expansion, Steak Shop by Rancher’s Reserve debuts in Flamingo Park, and more

158 SIP WITH PBI

Forgo flowers this Valentine’s Day and gift your love a floral libation instead

HOME

161 DESIGN

A posh potting room with charm to spare

162 INSPIRED LIVING

Creative tips for how to shake things up at your next dinner party

164 ELEMENTS

Embrace a desert aesthetic with Palm Springs–inspired decor

BALANCE

189 OUTSIDE

Touring the island with a local enthusiast

190 HEALTH & FITNESS

A new wellness app from a part-time Palm Beacher, an innovative facial lift with no downtime, and more

196 TRENDING

How to achieve the perfect pucker

198 GOOD NATURE

Palm Beach’s enduring ties to wellness

200 WEALTH

The lowdown on tax-aware borrowing

CULTURE

205 TOP BILLING

The Norton celebrates the Lunar New Year

206 CALENDAR

What to see and do this month

SOCIAL STUDIES

225 PALM BEACH MAGAZINE

Hot parties, beautiful people

DEAR LIZ

232 INSIDER ADVICE ON...

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ILLUSTRATED

Editor in Chief

Daphne Nikolopoulos

Creative Director

Olga M. Gustine

Executive Editor

Mary Murray

Managing Editor Allison Wolfe Reckson

Fashion Editor Katherine Lande

Automotive Editor Howard Walker

Travel Editor Paul Rubio

Lifestyle Editor Liza Grant Smith

Libations Editor Jules Aron

Web Editor Abigail Duffy

DESIGN

Senior Art Director

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Art Directors

Airielle Farley, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto

Digital Imaging Specialist

Leonor Alvarez-Maza

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Jane E. Enos, Stephanie Gates, Kristen Desmond LeFevre, Kelley Marcellus, Gaylene Salomons

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sebastian Clarke, Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo, Michael Drapkin, Tammy Fender, Liz Lange, Linda Marx, Joe Pye, Betsy Riley, Skye Sherman, Katherine van Dell

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Gabor Jurina, Lisa Kaw, Nick Mele, Jerry Rabinowitz

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tracey Benson, Janis Bucher, Capehart, Davidoff Studios, Jacek Gancarz, Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach, LILA Photo, Annie Watt

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HISTORY MATTERS

In 21 years of editing this magazine, I’ve had the opportunity to tour a great many of Palm Beach’s character-defining houses. In every case, I could not imagine our community without them any more than I could envision New York without the Empire State Building or Nantucket without its cedar-shingle cottages. A place and its architectural landscape are intrinsically connected. Not only does architecture help us understand the historical evolution of a city, it tells us a lot about the people who live there.

Southwood, one of Palm Beach’s most important houses, is a perfect example. When it was built for John and Eleanor Vietor—in 1934, while the Great Depression was raging—the Monterey-style estate signaled a departure from ostentatious mansions and a move toward a restrained rhythm that felt closer to nature. It was, perhaps, the beginning of the barefoot elegance we embrace in Palm Beach to this day. That informal lifestyle suits Southwood’s newest stewards, Callie and Matt Holt, who are raising their young family in the house while preserving it for future generations. It’s heartening to see the sensitivity and thoughtfulness with which Callie and Matt have approached the project. Turn to “Preserving Tradition” on page 114 to learn more about the Holts and their legacy-in-the-making at Southwood.

Betsy and Paul Shiverick have invested in the preservation of a very different architectural gem: Major Alley. Howard Major designed these attached, smaller-scale homes to capture the essence of island living, and today they are as sought-after as oceanfront mansions. The Shivericks lucked into a three-bedroom jewel box that Betsy decorated to perfection. We take you inside One Major Alley in “A Major Moment,” on page 122.

Because local preservationists similarly restore homes in other parts of the country, we also highlight Palm Beacher Liz Lange’s summer home—none other than Grey Gardens. The Hamptons estate that will forever live in the annals of infamy has a colorful new life. Liz, who also writes our beloved Dear Liz column (page 232), embarked on a large-scale restoration that made Grey Gardens shine. Read about the house’s history and Liz’s incredible commitment to authenticity in “The Swans’ Song” on page 128.

Regardless of where you fall on the preservation conversation, I’m confident that you’ll enjoy our tours through these significant houses and the stories they tell about our history and heritage.

Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@palmbeachillustrated.com

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These days, a trip to Publix on the island is also a measure of how well we are doing with our audience. Taking note of the number of copies of PBI left on the newsstand each month tells me if we are hitting the mark or aiming a bit wide. Our magazines usually arrive the first Tuesday of the month. If the newsstand is down to one, or no, copies by Saturday, mission accomplished.

I get words of encouragement in the most unusual places (and not just in the dairy aisle). While sharing an elevator with a neighbor, he remarked about one of my recent missives. “Nice letter this issue. Enjoyed it. But, not nearly as good as that Cartier Tank on the back cover.” Okay, so apparently, I have some work to do. But, happy to hear that our client’s advertising message was coming through loud and clear.

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HAVING A CHRISTMAS BALL

WHO: Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League WHAT: Fifty-Third Annual Christmas Ball WHERE: Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The elegant holiday affair supported the rescue’s mission to save the lives of homeless, neglected, and injured dogs and cats. Pauline Pitt served as chairwoman for the evening, which also kicked off the shelter’s 100th anniversary.

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MINOT AND JULIA AMORY

HILLARY THOMAS, AMY HOADLEY

PAULINE PITT

JANE HOLZER, ASHLEY HOLZER

TALBOTT MAXEY, DAN PONTON

ANNE FLOWERS, SUE BERRY, MARIANNE POWERS

LYNNE WHEAT, THOMAS PETERFFY

SCULPTURE IN MOTION

WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens WHAT: Eighth Annual Sculpture in Motion WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County, Friends of Fisher House, and veterans, the event featured exceptional pre- and post-war automobiles.

KATE ARRIZZA, FRANCES FISHER

KIT PANNILL, POLLY REED

KATE AND JAMES GUBELMANN, PERRI AND BOB BISHOP

KATHLEEN AND LEW CRAMPTON

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MARGIE BETTEN, MARILYN BEUTTENMULLER

RICK POLLACK AND KARYN LAMB

RANDY AND JILL SMALLEY

MARTHA GLASSER, JOHN BARNES

RICK SALVADORE, SUSAN ELHILOW

ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY

WHO: Children’s Home Society of Florida WHAT: Ultimate Dinner Party WHERE: Private residences throughout Palm Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: The thirty-second annual soiree kicked off with a cocktail reception honoring Thomas C. Quick before guests enjoyed a memorable dinner experience across nine beautiful Palm Beach homes.

DIANA AND FRANK RATH

JANET LEVY, SARAH NEGRIN

EDWARD DWECK AND LINDA SALANDRA DWECK

JIM AND GAYE ENGEL

TERE AND MICHAEL BORGIA

PETER BARTALINI, NINA AND PIETER TASELAAR

RICHARD AND RITA LAZZARA, MICHAEL KUCKELMAN

SUSAN AND BOB WRIGHT

GAY ANN CINQUE, FLEUR CINQUE

PETER LIOUBIN AND DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS

MICHAEL DONNELL, THOMAS C. QUICK

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COCKTAILS FOR COMPASS

WHO: Compass LGBTQ Community Center WHAT: Cocktails for Compass WHERE: Club Colette, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests raised their glasses in support of Compass’ mission while savoring an evening of signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and dancing.

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MARK AND SONJA STEVENS

NICK COPPOLA, SHANNON ATKINS

JEFF AND GINA SABEAN

CHRISTOPHER CANELES AND STEVE NESBITT

JACK ROSS TAKATS, GERT DEKEGEL

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POP-UP LUNCHEON

WHO: Audrey Gruss and Hope for Depression Research Foundation WHAT: Palm Beach season kickoff luncheon WHERE: Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up, CityPlace, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 50 longtime supporters and new junior committee members gathered to kick off HDRF’s winter season.

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SUSAN TAYLOR, MONA NASSER

SAMANTHA CURRY, JENNIFER GOWDY

SHEILA O’MALLEY FUCHS, ANNABELLE COLEMAN

HOLLIS BRADLEY PICA, LOUISA BENTON

BETTINA ANDERSON, AUDREY GRUSS, LAUREN LAYNE MERCK

KATHY GEORGAS, JILL SCHECTER

ERIN RYAN, TERESA REMEZ

GINNY SYDORICK, AGNETA ANGEL, PAMELA WILLIAMS

DARCY GOULD, LIS WATERMAN

HABITAT X PIONEER LINENS

WHO: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County and Pioneer Linens

WHAT: Holiday Table Showcase WHERE: Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: The festive fete, held in support of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2025, featured dream holiday tablescapes by nine local interior designers.

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KRISTEN BARDIN, CAMILLE MURPHY KUBICEK, JULIA MURPHY

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HEART BALL ON THE HORIZON WHO: American Heart Association and Arlene Desiderio WHAT: 2025 Palm Beach Heart Ball Kickoff WHERE: Renato’s, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 75 guests celebrated the upcoming seventieth annual Palm Beach Heart Ball, enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served in stunning surrounds.

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THE RETURN OF THE KING FLING

WHO: The Society of the Four Arts WHAT: King Fling WHERE: The Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The importance of libraries and the arts was front and center at the annual fling, with more than 450 guests enjoying bites and a performance by the Bob Merrill Band and his Dixieland Stompers.

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SUEBELLE ROBBINS, KATIE ROBERTSON

PETER AND CONNIE GEISLER, ROBERT FORBES

BOB MERRILL AND THE DIXIELAND STOMPERS

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PATTY GARVY, LEE AND JILL POLLOCK

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The McGinn family has a longstanding legacy of dedication and innovation in the field of cardiac surgery. Joseph T. McGinn Jr., M.D., the chief of cardiac surgery at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, credits his father, a Brooklyn nephrologist, for instilling in him both compassion and a drive for inventive problem-solving. Growing up, Dr. McGinn’s father showed him the importance of curiosity and hands-on learning, whether it was fixing things around the house or cultivating a love for medicine. Inspired by his father’s example, Dr. McGinn Jr. followed in his footsteps to become a cardiac surgeon.

Dr. McGinn’s son, Joseph T. McGinn III, M.D., has continued this tradition of excellence. He also became a cardiac surgeon, with a special focus on minimally invasive procedures, and now works alongside his father at Baptist Health. Together, they are advancing a groundbreaking procedure known internationally as the McGinn Technique. This minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery eliminates the need for cracking open the chest, spreading ribs and stopping the heart, resulting in less pain, reduced blood loss and a faster recovery time. The procedure has gained a global following, attracting patients from around the world and fellow physicians.

Dr. McGinn III’s journey into surgery began in childhood when he observed his father in the operating room. This experience sparked his interest in the field. As an intern, he had the opportunity to work directly with his father, which further solidified his decision to pursue a career in cardiac surgery. Over time, he became involved in educating other surgeons on the McGinn Technique. Now, working side by side, the McGinns have developed a seamless operating dynamic, anticipating each other’s moves — like a well-rehearsed symphony.

While Dr. McGinn Jr. always hoped his son would pursue cardiac surgery, he encourages him to carve his own path. Together, they continually brainstorm

ways to improve and refine their techniques, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cardiac surgery. Dr. McGinn Jr. is confident that his son will continue to innovate, bringing new ideas and perspectives that will ultimately benefit their patients.

Since its development in 2005, the McGinn Technique has revolutionized coronary bypass surgery. Unlike traditional methods, which require long recovery periods, this minimally invasive approach significantly reduces recovery times. However, it requires specialized training and is only offered at a few select hospitals. Now that Dr. McGinn III has joined Baptist Health, he performs the McGinn Technique at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Bethesda Hospital East. Both father and son are committed to making this innovative procedure the standard of care in the future.

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Two local creatives putting their heads together can yield one perfectly Palm Beach result. Venturing beyond ﬁne art into interior design, contemporary artist Camilla Webster recently launched her Paradise Palms wallpaper at Chelsea Viau’s eponymous wallpaper and design house, Chelsea Lane & Co.

“I created a wallpaper inspired by the palm trees and color-ﬁelds of my Palm Beach paintings that are both contemporary and classic,”

Webster explains. “We’ve created this elegant, colorful, and joyful world for my brand, Love From Palm Beach, that really captures the essence of our island life through storytelling and texture. Colors like Palm Beach Pink, Royal Sands, Seaglass Blue, and Key Lime capture a sunny day on South Ocean Boulevard or County Road by The Breakers or The Colony, while Brushwood Green, Argent, and Banyan celebrate the gorgeous wildlife around Jupiter. We

also have an elegant deeper pink that reminds me of the Mizner colors of Boca Raton.”

In West Palm Beach, stop by Love From Palm Beach at 500 Palm Street to see the wallpaper installed in the gallery and powder room, or shop the collection at the Chelsea Lane & Co. boutique and showroom at 5710 South Dixie Highway. (chelsealaneco.com, camillawebster.com) —Skye Sherman V

GABBY PEREZ,

Chelsea Viau

Camilla Webster

You’re the BOSS

EXCITING NEWS, DEVELOPMENTS, AND RECENT WINS FROM LOCAL LEADING LADIES

BY SKYE SHERMAN PEOPLE

When Taylor Tries It Dreyfoos alum Aliett Buttelman’s wildest dreams came true when Taylor Swift donned glitter freckles—the signature product of Fazit, the beauty brand Buttelman co-founded—at a Kansas City Chiefs game last October.

Drink Up

Madison McLeary and Roma Elliott, the West Palm Beach–based wife-wife team behind Pure Joy, recently introduced new flavors— Strawberry Lemon and Raspberry Rose—of their Uplift and Unwind drinks (don’t worry, they kept fan-favorites Watermelon Lime and Blueberry Lavender). The drinks are formulated to satisfy even the most selective health and fitness enthusiasts: they’re packed with brain-boosting nootropics and supplements like Panax ginseng, B vitamins, ashwagandha, passionflower, and magnesium. Find them at Celis locations and online. (drinkpurejoy.com)

“When my co-founder and I were developing this product, we had Taylor in mind from the very beginning,” Buttelman admits. “She was still on her Eras Tour, and we knew our Rose Gold Stardust Speckle Makeup Patches [which retail for $16] would resonate perfectly with Swifties and their concert outﬁts.” But Swift actually wearing them shocked Buttelman; when she posted her raw emotional reaction (captured by her ﬁancé) to TikTok, the video amassed more than 8 million views. Buttelman says her experience anchoring the Dreyfoos morning announcements has certainly come in handy with the numerous TV interviews since. (fazitbeauty.com)

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Spot of Tea

Competitive equestrian show jumper Sophie DeWaal left behind a 10-year career as a Wall Street investment banker to launch Arya Tea Bar, a beverage company focused on milk teas, matchas, and “fruit refreshers”—a tea base blended with fresh

For Posterity

fruit puree and topped with diced fruit. DeWaal partners with First Female, Creative Mornings, Coco Market, and the City of West Palm Beach’s Motivational Mondays and Sunset Sweat events but is actively space-hunting, with plans to open a downtown West Palm Beach tea café this spring or summer. (instagram. com/aryateabar)

Cashing Out

Gaida Zirkelbach’s journey from law to corporate sustainability ended in a major payday last fall when global company Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) acquired SustainaBase, a carbon accounting platform she co-founded with her husband, Matthew, to help companies deliver carbon data and reporting to their stakeholders.

“Building SustainaBase has been an inspiring journey made even more rewarding by the support of fellow Palm Beach entrepreneurs and organizations, including 1909,” says Zirkelbach, who graduated 1909’s ﬁrst accelerator program in 2019. “I’m proud of the groundbreaking innovations our team developed and eager to see how they evolve as part of ISS.” (sustainabase.com)

Together with her husband (Franco-American sculptural artist Béju, best known for his Dudali characters found all over town), West Palm Beacher Sherryl Muriente recently put the ﬁnishing touches on La Postéritée, an immersive artist haven housed in a 140-year-old decommissioned post oﬃce in the seaside commune of Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, France. La Postéritée provides retreats focused on creativity, wellness, or adventure. (laposteritee.com)

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Get Your Golf On

When it debuts in 2026, Dominik Senn’s Panther National will be the first modern golf and lifestyle community to hit Palm Beach County in nearly two decades. With modern estates, a racquet center, a lifestyle club and wellness center, and a golf performance training center with a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course designed in collaboration with Justin Thomas, it’s billed as next-gen sophistication in the luxurious world of private golf club communities. PBI attended the groundbreaking for a sneak peek of the multimillion-dollar clubhouse, which will debut in late 2025 with Michelin-inspired dining, wine and sports bars, a pro shop, and a courtyard. In the meantime, work on your golf game with these quick tips from the pros. (panthernational.com) —S.S.

Aim high. “A big mistake a lot of amateurs make is trying to lift the ball up in the air already, thinking that hitting it high is generated through this, when really it’s the more you hit down on it, the more backspin you can get. That’s what’s going to help the ball get up in the air. In a perfect world, you want it to feel almost like your hands are ahead of the ball at impact.” —Justin Thomas Clean your club. “Contacts are a really, really big deal when it comes to spin. Make sure your club face is clean and dry. As

PAST FORWARD

Every detail of The Seagate—fresh off a multimillion-dollar property redesign—is a welcome upgrade to Delray Beach’s favorite seaside stay, but Stonehill Taylor’s reimagination of the hotel’s clubhouse is a standout. Responsible for such icons as The TWA Hotel, The Ned NoMad, Raffles Boston, and more, the hospitality design firm imbued the clubhouse with a “1970s Palm Beach meets Hollywood Regency” aesthetic, aiming to celebrate the rich history of Palm Beach with a chic but eclectic flair, all cast in warm greens, rusts, and whites. Plush tufted couches, bespoke plasterwork, burl wood and leather accents, brass fixtures, limewash paint, and blackened metals are complemented by a curated art collection of abstract paintings and iconic Slim Aarons photographs, elevating the space into a new echelon of luxury. Clubhouse amenities include a dining room, a ballroom, meeting rooms, an outdoor patio, tennis and pickleball courts, a gym, and an 18-hole golf course. (seagatedelray.com, stonehilltaylor.com) —S.S.

soon as there’s any dirt in your grooves, the ball won’t catch at all, and it’ll just run off the face.” —Xander Schauffele

On the range: “A lot of the warm-up should revolve around wedges. That’s kind of where you get your tempo, where you get your confidence that your strikes are where you want them to be. And when you make big numbers, it tends to start off the tee, so the main thing there is having a shot that you can go to. A lot of it is situational—recognizing a hole or a wind that is uncomfortable to you and being able to revert to something you know you can do.” —Cameron Young

On putting: “I don’t do AimPoint, I don’t putt with a line, I don’t do anything like that. I putt my best when I slightly pull putts, which may be different than some people. Some people try to have the perfect line or roll exactly where their putter is. I find I’m more consistent when I slightly pull it. I make sure my eyes are in the same spot every time. And that helps me get the most consistent rolling and consistent start line.” —Nicholas Dunlap

RETAIL

Shop The COLONY

PALM BEACH’S ICONIC PINK PARADISE DEBUTS A CURATED COLLECTION

BY SKYE SHERMAN

You can’t take it with you— unless you can! At The Colony Edit, shop everything from a Lafco New York candle scented like the Pink Paradise to jewelry by Florentine designer Carolina Bucci to hotel merch like luxe cotton sweatshirts, beach totes, bucket hats, and more.

“As the owner of The Colony, I’ve personally selected each item in The Colony Edit, first drawing inspiration from the many personalities, styles, and design influences here in Palm Beach,” says Sarah Wetenhall. “I’ve also drawn from brands I admire, pieces I’ve encountered during my own travels, and inspiration I’ve gathered over the years. Every item is something I know our guests will love—carefully chosen to reflect the joie de vivre of both The Colony and Palm Beach, whether you’re a leisure traveler seeking a meaningful souvenir, a local resident in need of a gift for a dinner party, or a business guest in need of something practical. The collection has been thoughtfully curated to blend the whimsy of old Palm Beach with the modern vibrancy of the area today, all while capturing the distinctive personality of The Colony.”

The team also collaborated with artisans from around the world and the local community to offer a collection of handmade merchandise. “We have trinkets from local artists like Kass O’Brien Ceramics and Christa’s South Seashells,”

adds Wetenhall. “To complete the collection, we’ve partnered with a luxury textile manufacturer in Lake Como to create Colony-inspired silk scarves, pocket squares, and cotton pareos—elegant accessories that reﬂect Italian craftsmanship while embracing Palm Beach’s signature style.”

Read on to discover more of Wetenhall’s favorites.

(thecolonyedit.com)

“If, for my birthday, someone gifted me one of Simone Fan’s coveted beach cover-ups and hats made from rich cotton terry and vintage Hermès scarves and towels, I would be very happy!”

Set the Table

“We’re excited to introduce our custom-designed plates in The Colony’s signature pink, created by Casa Cabana and produced by the renowned Italian porcelain house Ginori 1735. These exquisite plates, along with matching linens, bring timeless elegance and Palm Beach charm to any table.”

Going Swimmingly

life, matching father-

“For the men in your life, matching fatherson Vilebrequin swim trunks in our custom de Gournay print are a great Valentine’s Day gift, especially as the weather in Florida starts to warm up.”

XIn the Bag

“Each of our exclusive Colony-inspired rattan and leather handbags by Mme.Mink is handcrafted in Italy, capturing the spirit of Palm Beach with sophisticated design and artisanal craftsmanship.”

A Whole Host

“The endless question of what to get the hostess who has everything can easily be answered with a fabulous mahjongg set or some beautiful bar accessories by Aerin.”

Just Beachy

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THE WEDDING WHISPERER

REVEREND EDDIE RODRIGUEZ CREATES NEXTLEVEL NUPTIALS FOR COUPLES LOOKING FOR LASTING LOVE

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

Having conducted more than 1,000 weddings in some of the world’s most coveted locales, nondenominational Reverend Eddie Rodriguez is redefining the wedding experience with his enlightened approach to tying the knot. “The wedding industry is dedicated to creating magic and making dreams come true, while my focus is on helping couples use the occasion to be conscious and intentional about their marriage,” says Rodriguez, who has been teaching classes on spirituality and personal growth since 1998. “I believe that the ceremony is the most important part, with the potential to set the tone for the rest of one’s married life.” PBI sat down with Rodriguez, who is based in South Florida, to learn more. (eddierodriguez.com)

PBI: What inspired your interest in the wedding business?

Rodriguez: I was teaching the Conversations with God book series, which spoke to my heart about the meaning of life and connection to God, when a friend asked me to officiate her marriage ceremony. It gave me the opportunity to put into words my newfound awareness that [could] help couples navigate their marriage.

You are also involved with helping couples write their vows.

Yes. I want to provide couples with a soundtrack for life. I don’t do short and sweet or traditional. Instead of “honor” and “obey,” I talk about the equality of

both partners, that they are responsible for their own joy and for what they bring to the marriage.

I’ve heard that you don’t tolerate “absentee” grooms who want to sit out the planning stage.

Men, whether straight or gay, aren’t raised to dream about their wedding day. I understand that. But both people need to be fully engaged. It is, after all, a marriage between two people.

Are the “coaching” sessions that you provide in advance of a wedding integral to the success of a marriage?

They can be. I encourage couples to talk about their expectations, hopes, fears, and intentions behind marrying, which can help clarify and set the tone for their life together.

You recently received a personal endorsement at a wedding you officiated for a high-profile athlete at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

Yes. Adele and [her fiancé], sports agent Rich Paul, were guests at the wedding. She approached me afterward to say how much she loved it.

Speaking of celeb weddings, care to dish a little?

I officiated weddings for Def Leppard lead guitarist Phil Collen at The RitzCarlton in Palm Beach [now the Eau Palm Beach], Million Dollar Listing New York’s Fredrik Eklund at Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys, and Luann de Lesseps of Real Housewives of New York fame at The Brazilian Court Hotel, to name a few. Sadly, that marriage only lasted eight months. It happens.

Reverend Eddie Rodriguez at the weddings of Krystyna Keynejad and Gommert Mes in Cap d’Antibes (left) and Meredith and Joey Darshan in Aspen (above).

Stuart STANDOUTS

THE SAILFISH CAPITAL OF THE WORLD TURNS 100 THIS YEAR, MAKING 2025 THE PERFECT TIME TO EXPLORE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS

BY SKYE SHERMAN

DOWNTOWN STUART MURALS AND MOSAICS

Embark on a treasure hunt of sorts and see if you can spot every one of the 18 diverse and colorful creations that dot the restaurants, corridors, building exteriors, and more in Stuart’s historic downtown district. (discovermartin.com)

ART FESTIVALS

On February 22 or 23, visit the thirty-fifth annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival (artfestival. com) to explore more than 120 gallery-style booths showcasing just about every category of fine art out there. Proceeds benefit the Stuart Main Street program. For an even more local vibe, MartinArts’ Arts Fest (martinarts. org) takes place in Memorial Park February 8-9. Go for fine art and fine craft exhibitors, culinary arts, family-friendly activities, and live musical and theatrical performances.

FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC COASTAL CENTER

OVERNIGHT DIGS

Tempted to stay? The Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina just completed a $50 million top-to-bottom renovation, adding even more appeal to its 200 acres of Atlantic coastline. And rumor has it a 102-room hotel called Creekside Hotel & Retail is planned for Downtown Stuart, to include a 5,000-square-foot detached building for restaurants and retail. (marriott.com)

There’s a reason this outpost by the Florida Oceanographic Society (a nonprofit founded in 1964 to inspire stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems) is a longtime favorite. The 57-acre marine life nature center offers the opportunity to interact with stingrays, learn about local sea life, walk a mile loop to the Indian River Lagoon, and explore interactive exhibits and aquariums at the Ocean EcoCenter. (floridaocean.org)

BANYAN TREE TUNNEL

Don’t miss the short but picturesque drive through the Banyan Tree Tunnel, a portion of Saint Lucie Boulevard framed by a massive sun-dappled canopy of intertwining old banyan trees just northwest of Sandsprit Park.

HUDSON’S ON THE RIVER

One of the more recent additions to Stuart’s downtown waterfront dining scene, Hudson’s on the River does it all, from a daily happy hour to live music and brunch on the weekends. Grab a drink at the tiki bar for the full experience (hudsonontheriver.com)

GILBERT’S COFFEE BAR

Family-owned and -operated Gilbert’s Coffee Bar recently opened a second location in Port Salerno, but the original Sunset Bay Marina digs are still the star. With a waterfront location—not to mention organic and locally sourced coffee, tea, smoothies, baked goods, sourdough toasts (the Nutty Banana is a fave), beer, and wine—it’s one of the most scenic and inviting coffee shops around. (gilbertscoffeebar.com)

TO CONSERVE OR TO RESTORE?

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LOOK AT THIS AGE-OLD QUESTION AND THE ADDITIONAL FACTOR OF PRESERVATION

BY SEBASTIAN CLARKE AND KATHERINE VAN DELL

The beauty of a historic town like Palm Beach is all around us. Each verdant via offers a window into the past. The sunlit archways of pecky cypress, carved coral, and limestone bear a patina that speaks to their age and all the people who have walked beneath them. Preservation of these historic markers is a point of pride for many, and the same goes for the contents of South Florida’s historic homes. Knowing when to restore, preserve, or conserve is important in safeguarding this rich history for generations to come.

In the world of fine art, decorative arts, and antiques, the words “restoration,” “conservation,” and “preservation” have distinct meanings. Restoring an antique involves repairing or refurbishing it to its original condition, often fixing damage or wear. This may include refinishing, reupholstering, or repairing broken or missing parts. Conserving an antique

or a piece of art focuses on maintaining its current state, preventing further deterioration by employing techniques that slow down aging or wear without altering its original structure. Preserving an antique goes a step further, ensuring its long-term survival by protecting it from environmental factors like humidity, light, and pests, without attempting to change its appearance or functionality.

Each of these acts is a delicate dance. When shopping for antiques, it is not unusual to come across pieces that have been “overrestored.” This occurs when someone gets carried away in ﬁxing, updating, or cleaning a piece. While over-restored pieces might initially be more appealing—due to their kempt appearance—it’s important to look for telltale signs, such as replaced hardware, a new ﬁnish, or reinforced elements. Pro tip: ask the seller if they have a condition report on the piece. (A condition report describes the physical state of an artwork, object, or piece of furniture, noting any imperfections, repairs, or degradation.)

Conserved pieces are, by their very nature, frag-

ile objects. A seventeenth-century French or Belgian tapestry remounted to a heavy cotton backing, for example, is still a delicate object that can show fading to the colors, areas of wear, and even repaired tears. If preserved, that same tapestry might be mounted into an airtight, UV-protected plexiglass case to halt any further deterioration.

A good restorer is hard to ﬁnd, and many collectors keep their resources for restoration and conservation a closely guarded secret. For every expert conservator or restorer, there are dozens of studios claiming to be capable—likely not out of malicious intent but perhaps unbridled enthusiasm. As general good practice, treat your prized historic possessions like a beloved family pet: don’t leave them in the elements too long and don’t hand them over to any Tom, Dick, or Harry. «

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PERSONAL BEST

AN INTIMATE LOOK INSIDE THE 1960S WHITE HOUSE WITH DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

historian Doris Kearns

February 28 to March 9.

Dust off your bell-bottoms and go-go boots for a journey back in time with Pulitzer Prize–winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin in her latest memoir, An Unﬁnished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s. The author will visit Palm Beach County to speak about the book the evening of March 3 as part of the Festival of the Arts Boca, which runs February 28 to March 9.

In An Unfinished Love Story, Doris treats readers to an intimate account of her 42-year marriage to presidential advisor Richard “Dick” Goodwin, who helped shape one of the most transformative eras in American history. Doris also gives insight into her young adulthood working as a White House Fellow in the Johnson administration before becoming an assistant professor at Harvard. There, she met her husband-to-be, who was already a formidable figure in Washington: a political consultant and speechwriter who worked in the White House under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, drafting landmark speeches that contributed to some of the decade’s most significant achievements, including the Civil Rights Act, Immigration Reform, and the formation of the Peace Corps, as well as the “We Shall Overcome” speech on voting rights.

The book is the fruition of Doris’ promise to catalog their lives together and her husband’s extraordinary contributions, through the lens of 300-plus boxes of documents and memorabilia that Dick had

collected: a veritable time capsule of the 1960s with photos, letters, and even a splintered police club from the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The boxes had remained largely unexplored until 2011, when Dick turned 80 and felt ready to revisit his emotional past, says Doris.

“We spent nearly every weekend over several years reliving the 1960s through these boxes that he had saved for decades and hadn’t wanted to open because the decade had ended so sadly,” recounts Doris. “But I wanted him to start this exploration since I knew that there was wonderful stuff in them. I had no idea it would be as rich as it turned out to be.”

Dick died in 2018 but not before entrusting Doris to complete what they’d started. She did just that in this heartfelt homage to Dick’s legacy that weaves personal memories with pivotal historical moments. “As I’ve been all over the country on this book tour telling one story after another, I’m so happy that it’s become a truly wonderful thing rather than something sad,” she says. (festivalboca.org, doriskearnsgoodwin.com) «

“ WE SPENT NEARLY EVERY WEEKEND OVER SEVERAL YEARS RELIVING THE 1960S THROUGH THESE BOXES THAT HE HAD SAVED FOR DECADES AND HADN’T WANTED TO OPEN.” —DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN

Doris Kearns Goodwin will speak about her most recent memoir March 3 during the Festival of the Arts Boca.

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ, COURTESY OF DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN

AUCTION

Lots to LOVE

CHRISTIE’S HOSTS AN ONLINE AUCTION HONORING THE LATE, GREAT IRIS APFEL

BY MARY MURRAY

The iconic tastemaker Iris Apfel passed away in Palm Beach last year at the age of 102. Now, the equally iconic auction house Christie’s is hosting an online auction of some of Apfel’s personal effects, giving admirers the world over the opportunity to own a piece of fashion history. “Unapologetically Iris: The Personal Collection of Iris Apfel” is open for bidding January 28 to February 13 and includes more than 200 items ranging from clothing to accessories, furniture to artworks. The complete collection was recently on view at The Colony Hotel on Palm Beach (January 29-31) and can be viewed at Christie’s New York February 8-12. Read on to discover some highlights. (christies.com)

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1. “After Carl Reichert” oil-oncanvas painting of a Maltese with a red pom-pom collar, one of many dog-related lots that express Apfel’s love of canines

2. mixed group of turquoise-colored jewelry in Lucite, resin, and silvered metal by such designers as Alexis Bittar, Jianhui London, and Rara Avis 3. personalized, circular, polychrome painted travel case by Ookonn

4. tricolor block silk shirt dress gifted to Apfel by the house of Carolina Herrera on the occasion of her birthday and worn at The Colony Hotel for a photo shoot with Harper’s Bazaar

5. circa-1975 carved ostrich form (named “Gussy”) with proper right-wing opening to reveal a bar space, together with a plush Kermit the Frog

6. circa-2021 castresin lime green ﬁgure of Apfel riding a scooter, made as part of her collaboration with Window France

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THURSDAYFEBRUARY 13, 2025 4:00PM - 9:00PM

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DAYS Brainy DAYS

A CELEBRATION OF NEUROSCIENCE

Join Florida Atlantic University’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute and partner organizations throughout the month of March for a series of engaging and illuminating events that promote brain wellness, neuroscience research and reducing the stigma associated with brain disorders.

Brainy Days opens the wonders of neuroscience and scientific discovery to the entire community, from children through lifelong learners.

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Featured Events

The Power of the Arts and Science for Resiliency in Aging presented by the Mind, Music, and Movement Foundation (M3F)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter Tickets: m3f.org/events

GRAND OPENING:

David and Lynn Nicholson Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

Keynote Speaker: Sir John Hardy, Ph.D.

Chair of the Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease, University College London Dementia Research Institute

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter

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13 MindFest

presented by Florida Atlantic’s Center for the Future Mind

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Tickets: fau.edu/future-mind/mindfest

15 Brain Sparks!

presented by FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute’s ASCEND program

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach

Guest Speaker: Michael Burton, Ph.D.

Eugene McDermott Distinguished Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Center for Advanced Pain Studies founding member, The University of Texas at Dallas

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter

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IT LIST

ART OF THE BAG

LOUIS VUITTON AND RENOWNED ARTIST TAKASHI MURAKAMI CELEBRATE THE 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ERA-DEFINING COL BORATION WITH A RE-EDITION COLLECTION

BY KATHERINE LANDE

This collection consists of more than 200 pieces, including bags, belts, a skateboard, and a madeto-order Malle Wardrobe. It’s available at Louis Vuitton stores and at us.louisvuitton.com

Twist MM Louis Vuitton x Murakami ($5,250)

Toiletry Pouch Louis Vuitton x Murakami ($1,220)

Nice Nano

Louis Vuitton x Murakami ($1,490)

Capucines BB

Louis Vuitton x Murakami ($7,450)

OnTheGo MM

Louis Vuitton x Murakami ($4,800)

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Strappy 100mm pumps with a crepe satin ﬂower ($3,895), Christian Louboutin, us.christianlouboutin.com

Beaded fringe wristlet ($1,098), Tory Burch, multiple locations, toryburch.com

FRINGE BENEFITS

Nolita fringe bag (price upon request), Dior, dior.com

BASKET WEAVE

Earrings with garnet, pink sapphires, diamonds, and bamboo set in 18-karat gold ($11,000), Silvia Furmanovich, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissa collections.com

HOT Valentino Valentino, valentino.com

Garavani Foliefoliage pumps ($1,290),

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SWAYED AWAY:

Add sartorial ﬂair with a full-on fringe handbag. BRANCH OUT:

Bamboo accents are a timeless touch to the trend.

KNOCK ON WOOD

Bamboo necklace ($2,600), Gucci, multiple locations, gucci.com

FORTUNE COOKIE: Red ﬂowers symbolize luck, prosperity, and joy.

($1,990), Beach, Palm Beach,

GARDEN STATE

AI small top-handle tote Akris, Palm akris.com

CURVE APPEAL Sneak-Elyse sandals ($720), Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com

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My design philosophy is always to design timeless, elegant clothing to last a woman a lifetime—with a focus on exceptional craftsmanship and the world’s finest fabrics and details.

What were your inspirations for the Spring/Summer 2025 collection?

We lead with fabrications in every collection, and Spring 2025 is no different: hand-loomed Japanese 14-ounce denim, organic striped cotton twill from one of the last cotton mills in the United States, Italian plongé leather. We contin-

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Adam Lippes

The lauded women’s wear designer dishes on new collections and enduring classics

BY KATHERINE LANDE

ue our exploration in leather with draping and twisting, a technique throughout the collection, drawing on the feeling of freedom and escape. Bouclé yarns, seen in wovens and knits, are made from mulberry silk, which is the finest form of silk in the world. The color palette is calm—calmness in chaos. Sun-bleached tones of pale blue, lilac, faded yellow, creams, and sand. Silhouettes are meant to convey movement and comfort. The collection’s textures include embroidered, hand-cut, mother-of-pearl teardrops and Swarovski pearls, inspired by American Arts and Craft shell art of the early 1900s.

What’s one fashion piece every woman should own?

A perfectly tailored blazer. And an evening coat. I love an evening coat.

Any tips for how to curate a personalized wardrobe or home?

A focus on quality and patience. Collect items—[for] both your wardrobe and home—over time and as you travel. I am an avid collector of antiques that I collect during my travels. I believe that clothing should last a lifetime, and your wardrobe should build upon itself throughout your life.

What do you love most about Palm Beach?

The architecture, the style, the scene, and the weather!

What’s next for the brand?

A lot. We remain focused on expansion—domestically and internationally. We have category expansion planned, as well as a few exciting collaborations. It will be busy!

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The Adam Lippes collection, which includes luxury women’s knitwear, dresses, and more, is now available at the brand’s recently opened boutique on Palm Beach (above).

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Bank On It

CASH, CARDS, AND MORE FIND A CHIC HOME IN OUR EDITORS’ FAVORITE WALLETS

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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED

Envelope wallet in Forest ($435), Dries Van Noten, driesvannoten.com

CHAIN REACTION

Chain wallet C de Cartier in Cherry Red ($1,270), Cartier, cartier.com

Cheeky daily essentials are my kryptonite, and I’m swooning for this adorably practical piece. The green and pink feels just right for Florida, while the 100-percent leather construction means it is durable enough to handle my day-to-day.

—Mary Murray, executive editor

Complete with one ﬂat pocket, one central pocket, eight credit card slots, and a zipped coin area, this stylish accoutrement is sure to turn heads while storing your must-haves.

—Jane E. Enos, contributing editor

HOLD EVERYTHING

Dior Caro Dahlia wallet ($730), Dior, dior.com

Printed with Pietro Ruﬀo’s multicolor Dior Cabinet de Curiosités motif, this wallet’s menagerie of chic ﬂora and fauna will fetch so many compliments, you’ll relish retrieving it from your bag when it comes time to settle the check. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor

ON THE MONEY

Elsa Peretti Thumbprint money clip ($2,850), Tiﬀany & Co., tiﬀany.com

My husband is partial to carrying a money clip to streamline for select occasions. The modern yet timeless Elsa Peretti Thumbprint iteration in 18-karat gold would certainly ﬁt the bill for pocketing his preferred essentials. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor

READY TO PAY

Miniwallet Stitch Linea Caramello ($185), Secrid, johncraigclothier.com

Made in Holland, the Secrid wallet is the perfect gift for the men in your life. Its patented spring mechanism provides quick and easy access to cards with one simple motion. The aluminum storage unit protects cards from bending and breaking. —Gaylene Salomons, contributing editor

Anagram vertical wallet ($750), Loewe, loewe.com

Small enough to carry everywhere, this pebble-grained calfskin beauty holds a great deal more than its size would suggest—and does so in style. I love it in the Water colorway, which is so apropos for Palm Beach. But now that Loewe opens on the island February 12, I may have to get it in multiple colors.

—Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief

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Berry Nice

CELEBRATE PEAK STRAWBERRY SEASON WITH JUICY JEWELS

BY MARY MURRAY

1. IN THE ABSTRACT David Webb twin strawberry ring with rubies, turquoise, and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $58,000. (davidwebb.com)

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2. PLANT A SEED Alison Lou strawberry studs with red enamel set in 14-karat gold, $360 each. (alisonlou.com)

3. CHARMED, I’M SURE Irene Neuwirth strawberry charm with pink opal, turquoise, and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $11,200, chain sold separately. (ireneneuwirth.com)

4. TAKE A BITE Alexander Laut strawberry necklace with rubies, tsavorites, sapphires, and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $39,000. Marissa Collections, Palm Beach (marissacollections.com)

5. GOLD MINE Meadowlark strawberry signature hoops in 9-karat gold, $675. (meadow larkjewellery.com)

6. RED DELICIOUS Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany strawberry brooch with pink sapphires and diamonds set in gold and platinum, price upon request. Tiffany & Co. locations (tiffany.com)

set in 14-karat gold and mystic red moonstone

7. HAUTE HARVEST Sydney Evan beaded bracelet with a strawberry charm with rubies set in 14-karat gold and mystic red moonstone beads, $785. (sydneyevan.com)

8. CUTE AS A BUG gold, $10,800.

8. CUTE AS A BUG Versace Strawberry Garden earrings with crystal-embellished strawberries and enamel ladybugs, $1,095. Versace, Palm Beach, Boca Raton (versace.com)

9. PINKY SWEAR Mish Fine Jewelry strawberry ring with a diamond in 18-karat gold and rose gold, $10,800. Mish Fine Jewelry, Palm Beach (mishﬁnejewelry.com)

BEAUTY

GREAT LENGTHS

It’s lashes (and brows) for days thanks to hardworking serums that stimulate growth and nourish the windows to the soul: FactorFive Eye and Lash Cream, a concoction of human stem cell–derived growth factors, biotin, and Redensyl that nourishes the eye area while encouraging lash and eyebrow growth ($149, factorfiveskin.com); RevitaLash Cosmetics RevitaLash Advanced, a conditioning emulsion with BioPeptin Complex to strengthen lashes and prevent breakage ($150 for 0.10 fl. oz.), and Lash & Brow Masque Ultra-Reparative Treatment, pampering lashes and brows with ginseng, white nettle, trehalose, biotin, and vitamin E ($49 for 0.17 fl. oz., Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach); Neutrogena Healthy Lash + Brow Enhancer Serum with Biotin ($15, Walgreens locations); and Talika Lipocils Expert Limited Edition Eyelash Serum, touting silk proteins and Coleus forskohlii that increase fullness and length ($67, talikacosmetics.com). —Abigail Duffy

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WALK ON WATER

TURQUOISE WATERS AND LUXE AMENITIES AWAIT AT THESE OVERWATER GETAWAYS

BY PAUL RUBIO

The overwater bungalow, the epitome of exclusive travel, continues to make waves across the globe, redefining luxury in everexpanding destinations. Already synonymous with the Maldives and French Polynesia, these design-forward sanctuaries have spurred a worldwide evolution. Today, their allure extends to settings closer to home in Central America. Here, we unveil four of our favorite renditions of this ultimate escape.

THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS

Opened in June 2021 in the North Malé Atoll, The Ritz-Carlton’s inaugural Maldivian property embodies the visionary brilliance of the late Kerry Hill, the celebrated Australian architect behind some of Asia’s most iconic resorts, including numerous Aman properties. Inspired by the sun’s circular form, the resort’s design is a harmonious interplay of

geometry and nature. Its 100 round wooden villas—nestled along pristine beaches and suspended over turquoise waters—encapsulate futuristic luxury. Complementing these are the resort’s centerpiece features: a 360-degree Eau infinity pool and the overwater Circle of Life spa, a ring-shaped sanctuary devoted to rejuvenation and serenity.

The villas themselves are a study in elegance and fluidity, seamlessly integrating

Aerial view of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

indoor and outdoor spaces. Water takes center stage, reflected in features like marble-tiled showers with relaxation benches, oversize soaking tubs, and curved infinity pools set into private sundecks. Each design element celebrates the abundance of the surrounding seascape, creating a tranquil retreat where contemporary style meets natural beauty.

With its innovative design, unparalleled comfort, and reverence for the Maldivian landscape, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands reimagines modern island luxury. (ritzcarlton.com)

NAYARA BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA

In the Bocas del Toro archipelago, the verdant jungles of Panama rise atop a mosaic of mangrovestudded islands, housing an overwater enticement just a short flight away. Say hello to Nayara Bocas del Toro, a light-footed, solar-powered, overwater eco-resort, cast across its own private island and fringed by almost 3 miles of coral reef.

Its 16 Balinese-inspired floating villas feature organic materials, Javanese canopy beds, and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to sweeping ocean views. Some villas have glass floor panels, while others boast private saltwater pools and steps that lead directly into the sea. For guests seeking a different perspective, the resort’s whimsical multistory treehouses deliver an equally enchanting experience. These adults-only accommodations, like the overwater villas, are all-inclusive and designed to immerse visitors in nature without compromising comfort.

Whether you’re inclined to lounge by the main pool or unwind at the resort’s “overwater” beach—complete with a tiki bar—Nayara Bocas del Toro promises serenity. Active travelers can enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking, while boat excursions invite exploration of nearby islands, including one that’s home to the rare pygmy three-toed sloth.

Above and center: Most of the overwater villas at Nayara Bocas del Toro have private pools.

Top, from left: The spa and a sumptuous suite at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.

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Dining is an understated yet satisfying affair at the on-island restaurants, Elephant House and Coral Café. Serving a mix of international and Panamanian cuisine, they reflect the resort’s casual ethos, collectively offering a relaxed alternative to the opulence of overwater destinations in the Maldives or French Polynesia (read: you can wear flip-flops and shorts at mealtimes and truly let your hair down).

Unpretentious yet exciting, Nayara Bocas del Toro embodies the appeal of an island chain free from mass tourism, where touches of luxury and eco-consciousness meet. (nayarabocasdeltoro.com)

CONRAD BORA BORA NUI, FRENCH POLYNESIA

Set on the palm-draped Motu To’opua just west of Bora Bora’s main island, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui delivers a reﬁned escape deﬁned by island charm. Its 114 villas and suites, including 86 suspended over the lagoon, come with butler service, adding an elevated touch to the resort’s vibrant bars, restaurants, and luxe amenities.

With breathtaking views at every turn, the resort is a feast for the senses. But for the ultimate in romance, the Royal Pool Villa with Otemanu View is a top choice. Flaunting ocean-chic decor, a panoramic bedroom, and a private inﬁnity pool aligned with the setting sun, it is exactly what overwater dreams are made of.

By day, explore the thriving Technicolor coral gardens beneath the villas and suites or lounge at the resort’s main pool. The swim-up bar serves fruity cocktails perfect for sipping from one of the pool’s half-submerged seats, where the sparkling Paciﬁc provides an unbeatable backdrop. Engage with Polynesian

culture through daily activities such as braiding coconut leaves, ukulele lessons, and mastering the art of cracking coconuts.

Evenings at Conrad Bora Bora Nui are just as magical. Start with sunset views and a mixology-forward cocktail at the overwater Upa Upa Lounge Bar followed by a sushi dinner. For more variety, the resort’s exceptional din-

ing venues serve an array of Chinese, French, and Polynesian cuisines, ensuring something to delight every palate. (hilton.com)

VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND MALDIVES

A haven for those who believe paradise should never come with a dull moment, Velaa Private Island stands out as the Maldives’ most amenity-rich retreat. At its core lies a José María Olazábal–designed nine-hole golf course, where PGA professionals offer expert instruction. For younger guests, the Lha Velaa Kids Club features the Maldives’ most expansive kids’ water park. Thrillseekers will revel in the resort’s collection of high-tech water toys, including hoverboards, ﬂyboards, and tandem Jetovators that add an exhilarating edge to the island’s serene turquoise waters.

Immerse in the beauty of French Polynesia’s overwater world—sleek amenities included—and culture at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui.

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The two-story spa is a showstopper, granting panoramic ocean views from its cantilevered Jacuzzi, a co-ed hydrotherapy circuit, and the Maldives’ only snow room—a unique touch of winter in this tropical escape. When evening falls, guests can indulge in Michelin-star-caliber

cuisine at Aragu, the resort’s fine dining restaurant, which showcases global ingredients with precision and flair. For an alternative experience, revel in live-action teppanyaki on the rooftop of the striking Tavaru tower before perusing its crown jewel: a meticulously curated, 6,000-bottle wine collection spotlighting rare vintages.

Velaa’s extravagance extends to its 43 opulent accommodations, ranging from one-bed-

room villas to sprawling four-bedroom residences. Standout features in the Sunrise Water Pool Villa include a glass floor porthole for marine viewing, an ocean-facing circular bathtub with mood lighting, and a tiered sundeck anchored by an infinity pool.

While many Maldivian resorts cater primarily to couples, Velaa distinguishes itself as a multigenerational paradise, equally suited for families with its spacious villas and activities designed to entertain all ages—over the water. (velaaprivateisland.com) «

Spend your days playing with hightech water toys and relaxing on the beach at Velaa Private Island Maldives.

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1. MOST AUTHENTIC ACCOMMODATIONS

For most, life in the Hamptons is synonymous with summer leisure, but for Joey Wölffer—chief brand ofﬁcer and co-owner of Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack— it’s the epicenter of her professional and family life. She’s spent the majority of her life in the Hamptons, taking over her late father’s vineyard in 2010 with her brother, Marc, and raising a family of her own down the road in Sag Harbor. “Sagaponack is special because it offers a peaceful, elegant escape where nature and luxury coexist, making it one of the most coveted spots in the Hamptons,” says Wölffer. “Our wideopen ﬁelds, vineyards, and pristine beaches create a peaceful and picturesque setting.” (wolffer.com) —Abigail Duffy

The Maidstone in East Hampton. It offers a cozy yet luxurious atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. (the maidstone.com)

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5. SANDY SPOT Town Line Beach. It’s ideal for sunbathing, swimming, or enjoying the scenic coastal views.

2. DINING ALFRESCO Duryea’s. This waterfront seafood spot in Montauk, located right by a dock, is perfect for a nice meal. The lobster Cobb salad is unforgettable. It’s more of a daytime hangout where you can pull up by boat and spend hours with friends. (duryeas.com)

3. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE When I’m in the mood for a bit of adventure, I head to the Walking Dunes in Napeague for a hike. The trails wind through striking dune landscapes, offering stunning views and a peaceful escape into nature.

4. BEST MUSEUM The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, which showcases American art with a focus on artists from the East End of Long Island. The architecture itself is a sight to behold, and the surrounding landscape adds to the serene atmosphere. I love bringing my girls here during the weekends. (parrishart.org)

6. A GOOD CUPPA Sage & Madison. I love stopping by here to grab a refreshing iced tea and browse their selection of home goods and decor. (sageandmadison.com)

7. healthy food on the go Provisions. It started as a health food store, but has evolved into a full-scale natural foods grocery and café. (provisionsnaturalfoods.com)

8. VINTAGE FINDS Lazypoint in Amagansett. They have an amazing selection of vintage and one-of-a-kind ﬁnds.

9. MUST-VISIT MARKET Amber Waves Farm, Market & Café in Amagansett offers a wide selection of locally produced artisanal foods and seasonal produce, along with essential pantry staples. (amberwavesfarm.org)

10. NIGHTLIFE Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Beyond the live music and drinks, the atmosphere is unbeatable. They have three spaces—the main room, bar back, and patio— and each brings its own unique vibe. (stephen talkhouse.com)

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L.A. LUXE

IN A CITY WHERE FAME IS NO EASY FEAT, THE WEST HOLLYWOOD EDITION EMERGES AS A TRUE SUPERSTAR

BY PAUL RUBIO

At just five years old, The West Hollywood Edition may be a newer establishment along Los Angeles’ iconic Sunset Strip, but it’s already among the most famous. A shining example of Ian Schrager’s visionary next-generation hotel brand, this outpost at the crossroads of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills so perfectly encapsulates the company’s ethos: redefining traditional luxury while creating a self-contained haven of entertainment, indulgence, and culinary delight. It’s no wonder why Angelenos and world travelers alike can’t get enough.

Throughout, the 190-room, 13-story high-rise marries sleek design with inviting ambience. Its understated exterior, crafted by renowned British architect John Pawson, serves as a prelude to the bold, spirited interiors within. Guests are welcomed through a grand cedar door into a soaring lobby space, where towering Italian travertine columns

and a glowing central bar set the tone. A mix of earthy and colorful furnishings prompts both relaxation and revelry, providing the idyllic backdrop for L.A.’s style-conscious crowd to mingle, sip cocktails, or simply see and be seen. At the far end, emerald drapery reveals the firelit entrance to Ardor—a florafilled restaurant serving vegetable-forward California cuisine.

From firm ground, the hotel’s magnetic energy flows into the subterranean vortex of disco ball–heavy Sunset nightclub and rises toward the heavens by way of a sprawling rooftop oasis. At the Edition’s summit, an infinityedged pool and The Roof resto-lounge deliver unbeatable views of the glittering skyline. By day, it’s a breezy retreat for sun-drenched

drinking; at night, it transforms into a glamorous perch where music-themed cocktails pay homage to pop icons. Standouts include the Gimme More, a refreshing mix of Belvedere Vodka, pear, ginger, and lemongrass, and the Drunk in Love, a heady concoction of Roku Gin, bergamot, basil, orgeat, and lime.

Promising tranquility amid the buzz are the Edition’s eco-chic guest rooms. Dressed in light wood furnishings and neutral tones, each room has floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private terrace or French balcony. Minimalist bathrooms are outfitted with natural stone, custom Le Labo amenities, rainfall showers, and freestanding tubs in select suites.

Like the vibrant neighborhood it inhabits, The West Hollywood Edition strikes a delicate balance between cutting-edge and timeless. In a city brimming with marquee properties, it distinguishes itself as more than just a luxury hotel. It’s a statement—a dynamic reflection of L.A.’s creative spirit, boundless glamour, and endless possibilities, firmly securing its place as an emblem of the city’s ever-evolving allure. (editionhotels.com/weho) «

Scenes from The West Hollywood Edition, clockwise from far left: the lobby and entrance to Ardor restaurant; a Superior Suite; the front drive; the rooftop pool.

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HONEY, I’M HOME

THE BRAND-NEW PALM HOUSE HOTEL CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF PALM BEACH LIVING

BY MARY MURRAY

While the architecture and aesthetics among Palm Beach’s finest homes vary, there’s one attribute they all have in common: they’re utterly enchanting. So, too, is Palm House, a luxury boutique hotel that recently opened on Royal Palm Way.

Palm House is the first U.S. property in London-based L+R Hotel group’s Iconic Luxury Hotels collection. The building itself was constructed as a motor lodge in the 1960s, but with this reimagination, the new owners sought to evoke the relaxed exclusivity of a palatial Palm Beach estate. A coral facade gives way to interiors by Muza Lab, replete with unexpected shades of pink and green. There’s also an abundance of cheeky-meets-chic

details, like seashell wall installations by artist Christa Wilm and Murano glass chandeliers with a flirty flounce.

As in many grand homes, the entryway is designed to showcase the property’s best feature. In this case, that’s the Sunset Pool and Deck, which is nestled beyond the lounge and framed by an arched doorway. It’s the kind of cinematic hideaway reminiscent of Apple TV+’s Palm Royale. One could just envision Kristen Wiig’s Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons sipping a Grasshopper while in repose on a cabana bed.

Though some design cues recall Palm Beach circa 1969, Palm House’s overall vibe is rooted in the renaissance of today. It boasts a modernity that speaks to the island’s long-established cachet and more recent emergence as a permanent home for next-gen movers and shakers. Just look to the hotel’s bar and restaurant, which have already become a bona fide hot spot among the local glitterati.

A beacon of luminous pink marble, the Palm Bar offers classics with a tropical twist. A must-try is the Grapefruit on the Rocks, with Nikka Coffey Gin, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, pink grapefruit, and lychee. And don’t leave your

barstool without sampling the to-die-for olives with confit garlic.

The bar menu is the perfect palate primer to the main event: the Japanese-Peruvian cuisine at the adjacent Palm House Dining Room. Inspired by his time working with chef Nobu Matsuhisa, executive chef de cuisine Jerry Ayala presents an array of small bites to tempt all senses. Prepare to order at least half a dozen dishes, choosing from various cold or hot options heavy in raw delicacies (hello, deconstructed crispy rice with spicy tuna) and cool surprises (we recommend the teeny but tasty taquitos with lobster or Japanese Wagyu).

If the culinary program reads “on the town,” the accommodations invite you back home. Overlooking the pool, the Terrace Rooms will make you feel like you’re staying in your best friend’s ultra-posh guest house, complete with a private patio; opt for a ground-level Terrace Room to gain direct access to the pool deck and all the amenities available therein. If you want to feel like part of the Palm Beach elite, book the Presidential Suite, which spans two stories and comes with dedicated butler service. Now that’s paradise personified. (palmhouse.com) «

Clockwise from top left: Sunset Pool and Deck; Palm House’s entry lounge and Palm Bar, complete with Murano glass chandeliers; the Presidential Suite; Palm House Dining Room; detail of custom seashell wall art by Christa Wilm.

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SUBTLE

CHANGES TO

ROLLS-ROYCE’S BLACK BADGE CULLINAN ONLY AUGMENT ITS DESIRABILITY

BY HOWARD WALKER

Rolls-Royce doesn’t do anything as Kardashian as facelifts. Instead, it delivers what it labels a “subtle evolution.” So, six years after the oh-so-British automaker shocked the

world with its first-ever SUV, the towering Cullinan has just received a subtle evolution.

It’s badged Cullinan Series II and it comes with exactly what owners and hand-raisers have asked for: a more expressive face, an updated dash with the latest tech, even more sumptuous materials, and additional options for bespoke customization.

The result? Exceedingly impressive.

Visually, the Cullinan spins heads more than ever. Chalk that up to the new front-end design featuring L-shaped LED daytime running lights that spear across the headlights and plunge vertically, easily differentiating this latest Cullinan from the original.

That trademark Pantheon grille is also subtly tweaked, losing its thick chrome frame and gaining elegant downlighting.

The freshening continues with a whole new lower front section, with bigger side air intakes featuring angled slats that seem to visually widen and lower this luxury leviathan.

The rear has a new bumper with enlarged exhaust openings. Pity that the vertical, pencilthin LED lighting on the front couldn’t have been incorporated back here. Maybe that’ll come with the next subtle evolution.

As before, the Cullinan comes in two flavors: standard or Black Badge. The latter still looks as edgy and slightly villainous as ever, courtesy of all that blacked-out chrome, which now includes black-finished door handles.

The other main reason for choosing a Black Badge remains what lurks beneath the hood. The twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 packs 592 hp, compared to the standard version’s 563 hp. These massive outputs are unchanged for 2025, as is most of the other greasy stuff, like the self-leveling air suspension, 8-speed automatic, and rear-wheel steering. The adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies here.

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A press of the start button brings to life the big V12, though it feels more like you’re energizing the electric powertrain of the new Spectre. All you hear is spooky silence, with maybe the gentlest “whoosh” as those 12 cylinders breathe deeply.

Take a look at the refreshed cabin. There’s a new glass dashboard featuring instrumentation and more intuitive software from the electric Spectre. I love the new clock with a mini Spirit of Ecstasy set behind a teeny glass panel (just in case you forgot what you’re driving).

As always, there are a multitude of options for interior materials and colors. One new offering is the funky Duality Twill fabric made from bamboo fibers and using more than 2.2 million stitches and 11 miles of thread to create an abstract interpretation of the interlocking RR logo. Sorry, I’m not a fan; give me buttery Rolls-Royce perforated leather any day. But as before, the Cullinan’s cabin is a sanctuary of luxury and hush, with the usual exquisite attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship.

POWER FILE

PRICE: $500,000 FOR BLACK BADGE

ENGINE: 6.75-LITER TWIN-TURBO V12

POWER: 592 HP TORQUE: 664 LB-FT

TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC

0-60: 4.8 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 155

MPH LENGTH/WIDTH: 210/79 INCHES

WEIGHT: 6,100 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE THIS EVOLUTION FURTHER INCREASES THE CULLINAN’S STATUS AS SIMPLY THE BEST SUV IN THE WORLD.

A squeeze of the accelerator is all that’s needed to slingshot this 6,000-pound cruise ship forward like a rock exiting a catapult. As before, standstill-to-60-mph sprints take less than 5 seconds, and the thrust is akin to a Gulfstream G550 on takeoff.

Despite the car’s excessive proportions, getting used to its size takes just a few seconds. The Rolls steers with precision, handles curves

like it’s running on invisible rails, and rides like it’s floating on clouds.

Conversations about pricing start at around $450,000 for a standard 2025 Cullinan II and $500,000 for the Black Badge, though a visit with a Rolls-Royce bespoke specialist could easily take any sticker well past $600,000. But it’s a small price to pay to drive what is still the most exquisite SUV on the planet. «

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HIGH SEAS

SPACE SHIP

SAXDOR’S VERSATILE NEW 400 GTC FAMILY EXPRESS IS A TRUE SWISS ARMY KNIFE FOR THE WATER

« BY HOWARD WALKER

I love the quirky expression “knock your socks off.” It loosely describes that euphoric feeling of being totally impressed. Perhaps, as in: “That Gin-Gin Mule at Bemelmans Bar in Manhattan will really knock your socks off.”

At last year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show there was an abundance of new nautical offerings to knock any socks into touch. But after walking the miles of aisles, I encountered just one newcomer that had

my jaw bouncing off the dock and my socks forcibly removed.

The all-new ﬂagship 400 GTC from Finnish builder Saxdor might be one of the coolest boats on the planet. With its head-spinning lines, versatile layout, and inside-outside design, it is a true Swiss Army knife for the water.

Saxdor has been building boats in Finland and Poland since 2019 and currently boasts a ﬁve-model lineup ranging from a 27-foot center console to this sleek 40-footer. What makes this new 400 GTC Saxdor so unique is that with it, Saxdor has perfected the template for the ultimate family weekender, crème de la crème sunset cocktail cruiser, and unrivaled run-it-up-on-the-sandbar adventure playground. No wonder it was recently judged as “Best for Fun” in Europe’s 2024 Best of Boats Awards.

To be sure, the entire boat is designed for family fun. Drop the hook off a sandy beach, press a button, and two huge side terraces power down to create dive boards.

But it’s the design of that glass-ringed hardtop that is so inspired. At the back, glass doors concertina open and a large glass panel rises into the roof to completely open the salon to the cockpit. Now slide open the ﬂoor-to-ceiling side doors for a total alfresco feel. There’s also a sliding glass panel above the helm. As for sunning spots, the cockpit boasts a Texas-size sun pad with tilt-up backrests for watching the world go by.

The duality here is that what can be opened can also be closed. So, if the Florida humidity gets too toasty, close all the glass, crank up the AC, and the salon becomes a capsule of cool. An oversize lithium-ion battery bank

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TRADITION Preserving

Two young Palm Beachers

spearhead the renovation of Southwood, ensuring that this gem by architect Marion Sims Wyeth will enchant for generations to come

BY STEPHANIE GATES PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY RABINOWITZ

On a quiet lane in Palm Beach, a pair of inauspicious white iron gates guards Southwood, one of the island’s most storied properties. Overgrown jungle and an old banyan tree beguile the imagination of curious passersby as to the tales this aging grand dame could tell.

Among those passersby, four years ago, were Callie Baker and her ﬁancé, Matt Holt. On a drive around the island, the couple stopped and peered through Southwood’s iron gates. Callie saw something familiar: white ﬂower baskets hanging from the banyan tree in the center of the motor court. She’d seen them somewhere before: the home of her aunt, Pauline Pitt.

It wasn’t a coincidence. The owner of the property was Beatrice “Bea” Tollman, the South African founder of hospitality giant Red Carnation Hotel Collection, which at the time included The Chesterﬁeld in Palm Beach (now The Vineta Hotel). Tollman and Pitt were good friends and admired each other’s design sense. The ﬂower baskets that evoked Callie’s memories were inspired by a similar vignette at Pitt’s house.

Tollman had purchased the estate in 1987 but had let it remain uninhabited for the last 15 years. In 2021, the year Tollman’s husband, Stanley, died, she sold Southwood. The buyer? Matt Holt, who bought it as the forever home for their future family.

A few weeks after moving in, the couple held their wedding on the Southwood lawn

Callie Baker Holt married her husband, Matt, on Southwood’s lawn. Now they are raising their son, Georgie, in the historic home.

overlooking the Intracoastal. Never mind that they didn’t have any furniture yet and had been sleeping on mattresses on the ﬂoor. “It was our way of breaking in the house,” Callie says.

Almost immediately after, the Holts took a serious look at the house and its needs. There was no question that a major renovation was in order. They had to choose between rebuilding the tired parts with a newer, more modern aesthetic or taking the costlier, far more difﬁcult route of preserving Southwood’s original charm and the intent of its architect, Marion Sims Wyeth.

Not surprisingly, they chose the latter. Callie, 39, is a

“I grew up in Palm Beach. I want to protect everything that makes the place magical.”

− Callie Baker Holt

ﬁfth-generation Palm Beacher with deep roots in the island and an appreciation of its history and tradition. Her father, the late Anthony K. Baker, was a historian, preservationist, and architect. “He taught me everything I know about Palm Beach’s history and architecture,” says Callie. “Marion Sims Wyeth was his favorite of the ‘fabulous ﬁve’ architects. I grew up in another U-shaped Wyeth masterpiece a few blocks away, on Clarendon Avenue.”

Matt, a 48-year-old New Yorker, may be new to Palm Beach but also has been raised with a preservation mindset. The Holts are now the youngest members of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s board of trustees.

“It’s really inspiring that a couple as young as Callie and Matt were willing to take on a project like this and to allocate the resources required to properly honor the home and the architect who designed it,” says Amanda Skier, the former president and CEO of the Preservation Foundation (now CEO of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum). “To see someone who grew up here reinvest in the community by protecting our heritage is exciting. People like them are key to the future of the island.”

While many of their contemporaries gravitate toward grand new-builds and renovations, Callie and Matt respect the patina granted by time’s passage. “I think people get the wrong idea and come here wanting to look like they have it all,” says Callie. “True locals are very different. Preserving tradition is in my blood. I grew up in Palm Beach. I want to protect everything that makes the place magical.”

That includes Southwood. Built in 1934 for Jell-O heiress Eleanor Woodward Vietor and her husband, John, for $125,000, the 15,241-square-foot home was built in a U shape to take advantage of the property’s proximity to and view of Lake Worth. The design prioritized indooroutdoor living in homage to the island’s resort vibe.

“Southwood is one of the most significant properties on Palm Beach,” says Kristin Kellogg of Smith Kellogg Architecture, the architect of record since Tollman began the estate’s restoration in 2018. “It represents this moment in time for this wealthy family who was building this estate but were trying to do it in a way that was not ostentatious. When you think of the architecture of Addison Mizner, there is a flashiness and whimsy and fun, but those years were very difficult times for Americans. When the Vietors were designing their home, they used an architectural language that practiced restraint and spoke to what was happening in America at that time. The home represents a shift to a more austere architecture than the flamboyance that came before it.”

Callie (pictured above in a dress by Sophie et Voilà) and Matt worked with Kristin Kellogg of Smith Kellogg Architecture and Elizabeth Graziolo of Yellow House Architects on the estate’s renovations. The Holts made efforts to preserve as much as possible, including the original hardware and many of the original floors, such as the cork and marble floor in the gallery (opposite page).

In a move toward restrained luxury, Wyeth bucked convention and married various design elements to create Southwood. His cantilevered balconies reveal a predominant Monterey style, while filigree cast iron railings are a nod to French Creole influence. Kellogg also points out the home’s classical, almost colonial, elements such as detailed paneling and a bay window. It was important to the Holts to preserve this heritage, inside and out.

With the help of original architectural drawings from the Preservation Foundation’s archives, the couple worked closely with Kellogg and her team to restore the original electrical systems, phone lines, and sewer and water lines. The fenestration replacement was a complicated endeavor. Except for the original front door, all windows and doors were replaced.

For the interior renovations, the Holts enlisted Elizabeth Graziolo, founder and principal of New York–based Yellow House Architects, who had previously worked with the couple on their New York City townhouse. Matt had originally tapped Graziolo to advise on the library renovations, but the project snowballed to include a phase-by-phase reimagination of all the interiors.

“I remember visiting the home for the first time, and I was floored by how beautifully it was done,” says Graziolo. “It’s great because this house was very well documented, and studying Wyeth’s architecture helped me develop the language that works best for this type of project. For example, every molding we’ve designed in the interiors is a play on the existing architectural details that were in the house already.”

For preservation and restoration, architects prioritize public rooms and facades, especially the front elevation. Functional areas like the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room can be changed to better meet the owner’s needs and make the house more suitable for modern living. Case in point: Southwood had 14 staff rooms that have since been converted into guest suites and a spa with a steam shower that is now a playroom for their 9-monthold son, Georgie. The original owners’ curious “penguin room” is becoming Callie’s closet.

The Holts’ attention to detail has been extraordinary, down to the preservation of original hardware that was removed, catalogued, and shipped to Wilmette Hardware in Illinois for accurate restoration. Many of the original floors, including an intricate cork and marble masterpiece in the gallery, have been preserved, as have the majority of the marble fireplaces.

When something couldn’t be saved, the couple chose a close alternative. In the library, for example, the original wood paneling was Florida pine, but the current scarcity of the wood has forced a reimagining: the room is now paneled in pecky cypress, a material found in many Palm Beach estates. To add to the warm, cozy feel of the room, the ceiling is clad in William Morris wall-

Above: Callie and Matt pose with Georgie and Prudence, the family’s long-haired dachshund. Left: The library is paneled in pecky cypress. Opposite page: This outdoor vignette features a rattan tray by Sharland England, a fruit bowl by Privet House, a snail wine decanter by Cabana Global Luxe, a teapot and teacups by Rosenthal Germany, and limited-edition Scully & Scully plates from the late 1970s.

Hair and makeup:

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Top and skirt: Julia Amory, Palm Beach

paper to mimic the inside cover of an old book. A long table belonging to Charles Munn (the founder of The Coconuts and Callie’s great-great-grandfather) holds stacks of art books and literary tomes. On the other side of the room, an antique desk with an inlaid leather top displays a book that chronicles the home’s history. Together with the Preservation Foundation’s architectural collection of Wyeth’s work and documentation of the home, the book has guided the Holts’ renovation of Southwood.

In terms of interior design, the Holts and Graziolo collaborated with Celerie Kemble and Liza Morten Gioia of Kemble Interiors. While they had some big shoes to fill walking in the

footsteps of the home’s original decorator, American pioneer female decorator Ruby Ross Wood, they allowed the house’s DNA to shine through while creating a space that is authentic, respectful, and playful for the young family.

“The entire house is about the light and the breeze. It’s an incredible window out to the lake,” says Gioia. “It was built to allow the people living there to be outdoors while they are indoors. Matt and Callie are the perfect stewards because their process is growing up with the house, raising their child there, and letting the house be a part of that instead of reconfiguring it to fit the mode of the moment.”

Walking a guest through the house, Callie reveals some of her favorite details while Plympton, the family’s Rhodesian ridgeback, roughhouses with Prudence, their long-haired dachshund. Callie roams barefoot from indoors to out, pointing out the home’s restored green roof, the wooden lattice work covering the entirety of the living room walls, the pool house cabanas modeled after tea houses in Charleston, and the outdoor loggia where she and Matt play backgammon when rainstorms roll in.

Another beloved room is the “pub,” which has been reimagined in the spirit of London’s Chiltern Firehouse bar, one of Matt’s favorites and a spot that Graziolo traveled to for inspiration. A look around reveals Paris Review posters, a nod to Matt’s role as board president of the venerable literary journal.

The lakeside lawn, where Callie and Matt were married, serves as a venue for parties and a picnic spot for the family on spring afternoons. Between the lawn and adjacent to the tennis court, an informal garden they planted with avocados, bananas, mangos, and figs thrives. To add to the charmingly imperfect look, they removed the Tollmans’ balustrades and replaced them with Wyeth’s original picket fencing.

On the way out, Callie points to a favorite painting by Orville Bulman that is hanging in the foyer. Titled Les Nouveaux Familles, it depicts a mother and father lion with their two cubs. One can’t help but liken the image to a portrait of this young family growing and writing their story in Palm Beach. At the center of that story is Southwood.

“I love hearing the water from the pool fountain and looking at the banyan tree by the fishpond,” says Callie. “The sunsets here are amazing. There is this tiny island that we look out on, and there is this bush that looks like a cartoon character. It reminds me of something my dad would have loved to draw. I love our balcony. I don’t even want to leave my home.” «

Left: Callie set this table using Pinto Paris plates and Europ Felix silverware, both sourced from Mary Mahoney, as well as florals by Tom Mathieu. Opposite page: some of Southwood’s balconies feature filigree cast iron railings that recall French Creole architecture.

A MAJOR MOMENT

BETSY SHIVERICK’S THOUGHTFUL REIMAGINATION OF HER HOME WITHIN PALM BEACH’S ICONIC MAJOR ALLEY HONORS THE ORIGINAL VISION OF ARCHITECT HOWARD MAJOR

BY KELLEY MARCELLUS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY RABINOWITZ

Flipping through the mail, something catches Betsy Shiverick’s eye. There are familiar white walls and tiled roofs, plus a distinct Caribbean appeal. Shutters hang askew, speaking to a century of Florida sun and sea breezes, while hidden courtyards provide homeowners space to entertain and escape within this compact complex. Doorways, balconies, and flower boxes imbue individual identity and an outpouring of charm that’s hard to ignore.

“I’m going through this catalog, and it all looks so familiar,” Shiverick says, noting that there was no denying where the photos were taken. “The models are posing and showing clothes, and I think to myself, ‘That’s right outside the kitchen door.’”

Shiverick and her husband, Paul, own one of the six residences that comprise Major Alley, a complex of attached, Bermuda-inspired homes on Peruvian Avenue in Palm Beach that was designed and built by architect Howard Major in 1925 on a lot that measures 100 feet wide by 120 feet deep. Other architects of that time were building sprawling single-family homes on parcels that size, but Major had no affection for that approach.

“He did not understand why Palm Beach was going down this Spanish architecture road,” says Shiverick, an interior designer and chairman of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s board of trustees. “He just felt that [the popular Spanish Revival] style wasn’t part of the

While Major Alley homeowners cannot alter the exterior paint, Betsy Shiverick installed a jasmine espalier near the front door (opposite page). In the living room, painted cypress cabinetry provides ample storage, while the furniture and decor lend an exotic feel, as if collected during travels over time.

I’M DRAWN TO PROJECTS THAT HAVE OLD MATERIAL. WHEN I FIND SOMETHING THAT’S IN GOOD SHAPE AND IT’S OLD, I JUMP UP AND DOWN FOR JOY.”

American style. Why would you look to Europe on this tropical island when you could have more breezy things?”

Instead, Major looked to the Caribbean, taking cues and elements from the British Colonial style, such as balconies designed to catch trade winds, large windows to give brightness to airy interiors, and doors that open to combine interior and exterior spaces.

His approach didn’t fit with the conventional wisdom at the time—when opulence and ornamentation reigned supreme. As a result, he never reached the ranks of his contemporary “society” architects, including Addison Mizner, John Volk, Marion Sims Wyeth, and Maurice Fatio. In fact, Major felt shut out. Shiverick says he tried to earn a place on the town’s Architectural Jury—the assembly of experts who directed the aesthetic of building designs, similar to today’s Architectural Committee. He eventually was admitted, “but I think he threatened to sue,” Shiverick notes.

Shiverick says she always admired the compound and when news that one of the Major Alley’s homes was being prepared for sale, she knew she and her husband had to act. “They don’t come on the market very often,” she says, noting that it felt like “it was fate that gave us this great little cottage.”

Once it was theirs, Shiverick set about making the 2,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home her own, but realized that “it really didn’t need much because we really loved the way it looked,” she says. “We loved the old bathroom fixtures. We loved the floors. We

Shiverick retained the original glazed brick herringbone floors in the foyer (left) and terracotta floor tiles in the living room (above). She painted many of the walls throughout the home in the color Chic Lime by Benjamin Moore (below).

loved the painted cypress. The place really packs a punch with the courtyard and nice, big entertaining space in the living room with very high ceilings.”

Shiverick launched her interior design practice, Betsy Shiverick Interiors, in 2003 after she stepped away from a 21-year career as a currency trader on Wall Street. As a designer, she embraces the old, noting that 90 percent of the furnishings she places are antiques or vintage items.

“I’ll even search for older sofas because I think they were better built,” she says, explaining that heavier pieces with features like down cushions speak to a quality that’s harder to come by today. “Like the houses, I think the furniture was better built and has more substance.”

In the Major Alley home, which has been rented since its six-month renovation was completed in Spring 2023 (the Shivericks themselves live elsewhere on the island), modernization happened within the unseen parts of the home. Shiverick partnered with architect Richard Sammons of Fairfax & Sammons. Tim Givens of Tim Givens Building and Remodeling executed the plans.

The most significant changes were in the kitchen. The layout was altered “to make it a little more user-friendly,” Shiverick says. Classic checkerboard floors were added, as was a cypress-topped peninsula and a sort of ante room that acts as a butler’s pantry with storage and a place for the washer and dryer. The kitchen also boasts a Dutch door that opens to the alley and a new “mouse hole” door that leads to the living room and improves the flow throughout both spaces.

Shiverick says these changes make the house more suit-

able for modern living, but she’s reticent to design with a heavy hand. “A lot of people would want to come into an old place like this and rip the old out,” she says. “I’m drawn to projects that have old material. When I find something that’s in good shape and it’s old, I jump up and down for joy because we can just clean it up and make sure it’s functional. I think [the old] looks better, and it’s time proven.”

Case in point: the home’s original American Standard bathroom fixtures. Though she made additions and upgrades—such as marble tile, Sister Parish wallpaper, and a new shower in the primary bedroom’s bath—the original toilets and sinks were preserved.

Also original is most of the flooring in the home. The living room’s original terra-cotta tiles are overlaid with natural

Auction and antique finds abound. The space

Shiverick

[MAJOR ALLEY] IS REALLY A TESTAMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF BERMUDA AND TO TROPICÁLIA. IT JUST INVITES YOU IN.”

fiber and zebra-skin rugs. The room’s walls are painted Chic Lime by Benjamin Moore because “Howard Major wanted things to look tropical and Caribbean,” says Shiverick.

When she discovered a large painting of patterned vessels, she was inspired to find upholstery for the sofas to complement it. The black used on the art’s frame, the lampshades, and the Asian-inspired chair upholstery was a purposeful choice. “I like to use red and black in a room no matter what the color scheme because it brings energy to the space,” Shiverick says. She believes that the juxtaposition of patterns and textures “is a really interesting tradition of reflecting your travels— where you’ve been and what you liked from other places,” she adds. “Finding things that seem exotic and bringing them back to fit into your home helps you remember where you were.”

The home’s three bedrooms were carefully placed to give each occupant the feeling of privacy. Each is in proximity to the walled courtyard, tucked into different quadrants of the home and styled in unique but related ways, with art, natural-textured rugs, and antiques. The primary bedroom occupies the home’s entire second floor. Shiverick restored the glass-paneled pocket doors so that the room can benefit from the cross ventilation offered by the louvered windows

that line an adjacent sitting space and a narrow balcony.

“It’s a miniaturized balcony that’s so charming—like something right out of the Caribbean,” Shiverick says. “To me, it’s an example of what Howard Major was trying to do with Major Alley. He was trying to bring real tropical architecture to Palm Beach.”

Each of the six residences in the development is distinctive. Shiverick’s is the largest, and seeing her neighbors’ homes has revealed some of the secrets her property holds. For example, though her living room ceiling is high, she knows it was closed in at some point as a neighbor’s ceiling is even higher. Shiverick didn’t feel the additional space was necessary and decided to leave the ceiling untouched.

Similarly, other homes have courtyard doorways that open to the parking area, but hers only had a window. That was something she pursued during the renovations, seeking approval from the Landmarks Commission. “It was a

icon in the Town of Palm Beach; there’s a reason fashion catalogs, tourists, and social media influencers snap photos here. “It’s a very inviting compound,” Shiverick says. “I think [Howard Major’s] greatest achievement was Major Alley. It’s really a testament to the architecture of Bermuda and to Tropicália. It just invites you in.”

little strange not to have [access],” she says. “We mimicked the front door with its fantail arch. It’s really pretty.”

One thing all six properties share is privacy. “Major Alley is a great example of how you can use density,” Shiverick says. “You don’t have to pile things up to the sky; you can design something that spreads out and gives each unit a sense of privacy. It’s a great example of multifamily living.”

Over the last century, Major Alley has also become an

And Shiverick’s work—beyond restoring, decorating, and maintaining this property—is to help her friends and neighbors on the island see the value in hanging on to treasures from the past.

“That’s what the Preservation Foundation is all about,” she says. “In order to do that, people need to take on these projects, put money into them, and respect what was there and have them function. That’s music to our ears at the Preservation Foundation.” «

Above, from left: This bedroom boasts wallpaper from Clarence House; the walled courtyard’s tile work, wall fountain, and landscaping (by Nievera Williams) are all new.

Opposite page: For the primary bedroom, Shiverick sourced a rosewood bed from India. She found the portrait above the bed and the highboy dresser in antique shops in Rhode Island and West Palm Beach, respectively.

The Swans’ Song

Fashion entrepreneur Liz Lange is the latest in a long line of visionary women to fall under the spell of Grey Gardens

By Betsy Riley Photography by Nick Mele

Hydrangeas line the front drive and have become Grey Gardens’ signature flower. The current owner, Liz Lange (left), painted the shutters, garden gates, and other outdoor structures a cyan color she calls “Grey Gardens Blue.”

New Yorker Liz Lange spends the winter in Palm Beach, but her shingle-style summer cottage in East Hampton is by far her most famous residence. In 2017, she and her husband, David, bought the notorious Grey Gardens estate and spearheaded its second major restoration, with help from landscape expert Deborah Nevins, designer Mark Sikes, and Lange’s longtime best friend, Jonathan Adler.

The circa-1897/1901 mansion—planned by F. Stanhope Phillips but completed by his widow,

Margaret Bagg Phillips—was the subject of a 1975 documentary by Albert and David Maysles. The cinema verité masterpiece became a worldwide sensation, later inspiring a Broadway musical and an Emmy-winning HBO homage starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore. During its mid-century years of infamy, the house was occupied by Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (“Big Edie”) and her namesake daughter, “Little Edie,” aunt and cousin, respectively, of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and her

sister, Lee Radziwill. The Beales, members of East Hampton’s ultraexclusive Maidstone Club, bought the home in 1923. However, Big Edie’s attorney husband, Phelan, divorced his flamboyant wife in 1946, deeding over the beloved house but granting no alimony. Little Edie soon gave up her own theatrical pursuits and moved home to help her mother. With almost no financial means, the two women became increasingly reclusive as the mansion literally rotted around them, filling with trash and barely escaping condemnation.

After her mother’s death in 1977, Little Edie moved back to Manhattan, refusing to sell the house to any-

one who would tear it down. Writer Sally Quinn and her husband, Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, visited the property two years later. According to reports, the home was in such derelict condition that the real estate agent refused to enter, and Bradlee—who was allergic to cats— began to choke. But Quinn saw past the raccoon skulls and dozens of dead cats to the home’s original glamour. The Bradlees—whom Little Edie surely recognized as “staunch characters”—bought the house for $220,000 and began what Lange calls a “heroic” restoration.

Lange grew up spending weekends and summers nearby at her family’s

Above: In the sunroom, Lange restored the diamond-pane glass to its original scale and added the plaster palm trees. The wicker furniture is by Bonacina. Left: Lange sits on an upholstered window seat with a zigzag trim and faux tortoiseshell wainscoting.

contemporary-style house designed by renowned architect Charles Gwathmey (known for his renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum). As a kid riding her bike around the neighborhood, she didn’t pay much attention to the spooky mansion obscured by overgrown vines on West End Road. As an adult, she learned of its notoriety but never joined the legions of fans taking selfies from the street or gossiping in Facebook groups. “I did not have that level of obsession,” she says.

However, as a fashion designer known for revolutionizing maternity wear with her eponymous clothing line and now as CEO of the women’s fashion and lifestyle brand Figue, Lange recognizes style when she sees it. She admired the home’s authenticity, particularly as more and more original East Hampton homes were being demolished, and she jumped at the opportunity when it came on the market.

“I like houses that are what they are meant to be,” she says. “I think the history is amazing, and I feel very lucky to be a part of it. But, really, we

bought it for the land, the location, and the house.”

Having grown up in a modern house, Lange doesn’t take period details for granted and launched a rigorous restoration. She replaced all the windows with restoration glass, which is thinner, a bit wavy, and truer to what would have been used at the turn of the century. Likewise, she installed smaller diamond panes that would have matched the lattice windows’ original scale. Studying the documentary frame by frame, she noted and replicated details, like the streamlined curves where the front porch columns meet the roofline. She also replaced shutters and restored the original front door.

The new owners’ dedication to authenticity also led them to leave some features deliberately imperfect. For example, an upstairs landing remains a bit uneven. “The floor is a tiny bit creaky on purpose,” says Lange, who wanted to make sure Grey Gardens still “felt like an old house.”

Nowhere is this attention to detail more obvious than in the iconic foyer—where Little Edie performed

Blue leopard wallpaper extends from the foyer to the second-floor landing, where matching bookshelves display busts of Big Edie (left) and Little Edie (right) by Mark Gagnon. The foyer also includes a leopard chest by Piero Fornasetti and a portrait of Little Edie by Helen Downing.

her famous flag-waving dance in the documentary. Lange removed, restored, and reinstalled all the woodwork and stair parts, keeping everything true to its original scale. “I was extremely mindful of not ruining it,” she notes. “I wanted [to restore] the house so that it would’ve been familiar if Big Edie and Little Edie walked in.”

However, if the bones remained true, the furnishings are entirely Lange’s own invention. “I wasn’t looking for the house to look like a museum,” she says. “I wanted the architecture to reflect [the times], but I wanted the decor to be brighter, happier, cleaner— more fun. I’m not into dusty chintzes.”

Again, the foyer sets the tone. The original wood floors are now faux-painted like black-and-white tile, and blue leopard

Above: The porcelain flowers by Russian artist Vladimir Kanevsky represent the varieties growing in the gardens. Below: In one of Lange’s few floor plan alterations, she opted to create a spacious breakfast room. She designed the large hutch to hold her extensive collection of Ginori china.

wallpaper flows to the second-floor landing. A curved chest with a jungle and leopard motif, designed in the 1950s by Piero Fornasetti, adds mid-century swagger, as do accessories like a white porthole mirror and a chinoiserie monkey and pagoda. Lange is an inveterate collector, and many rooms feature groupings such as Murano glass, handmade pottery, seashells, and quirky objects sourced everywhere from Florida’s Dixie Highway to Les Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris.

Artistic homages to Big Edie and Little Edie appear throughout the house, too. On the second-floor landing, bookshelves are topped with papier-mâché busts of mother and daughter by Mark Gagnon. The ladies are flanked by a series of classical-themed drawings with winks to the home’s famous occupants by Luke Edward Hall. Lange even commissioned a custom wallpaper with drawings of the Beales for a guest bedroom closet. Most dramatic of all is an installation in the garden’s original thatched hut: Adler drew a flamboyant mural of the

The front porch is one of the few spaces that appeared in many scenes of the 1975 documentary. Lange studied the film closely to duplicate details like the shape of the columns and the size of the windowpanes.

This guest bedroom features illustrations of Big Edie and Little Edie by Jason O’Malley. The same imagery appears as wallpaper in the room’s closet.

women’s eyes, rendered in Portuguese tile and paired with brass stools shaped like tongues. “It’s a little scary but fun and surreal,” Lange says with a laugh.

The entire project took three years, partly due to COVID, and involved major structural changes. Lange had the entire house lifted on stilts and built a daylight basement that includes a gym, screening room, laundry room, wine cellar, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. She also added new bathrooms in the attic, where hand-painted murals by Bob Christian bring whimsy to the narrow hallways, which lead to cozy guest rooms tucked under the eaves. The electrical systems were completely replaced, and the entire home was outfitted with new period-style hardware.

Outdoors, Lange restored the famous walled gardens, originally commissioned by noted horticulturist Anna Gilman Hill, who, with her husband, Robert, owned the estate between the Phillipses and the Beales. Hill imported concrete walls from Spain to protect her beds of roses, phlox, and delphinium from ocean breezes. She also gave the estate its name, Grey Gardens, inspired by the soft colors of the flowers, walls, and salty mist.

Part of the walled garden’s magic is that it can only be viewed from inside its gates or from the house. The property’s tiled sunroom was already glassed in, but Lange redid the diamond panes in their original smaller size and re-created the oversize French doors so that the room could appear to have only

Lange added the vintage fountain in the walled garden (left). She also planted more flowers and a kitchen garden, resurfaced the hard tennis court, replaced the pool, and built an open-air cabana (above) that serves both the tennis court and the pool. Inside, the ceiling is faux-painted with stripes to look like a circus tent. The treillage was done by Accents of France.

three walls when those doors are open. A fireplace adds a cozy touch on cool evenings.

Lange planted more flower gardens and a kitchen garden, resurfaced a hard tennis court with grass, replaced a rectangular pool with a round one (inspired by the Woodland estate in Hollywood), and added an open-air cabana wrapped in French treillage. Many of the home’s indoor spaces are various shades of blue, but Lange used a particular cyan she calls “Grey Gardens Blue” for all gates, benches, and doors on the grounds.

Visitors often ask Lange if she sees ghosts, but she insists she’s not superstitious. “Sally had told me the lights flicker, and she

thought that was Big Edie and Little Edie,” she says. “But once we completely redid the electrical [system], those lights don’t flicker anymore.”

She does acknowledge it’s an honor to be among the lineup of determined women who have been stewards of this home: Margaret Phillips, who actually completed the house after her husband’s untimely death; Anna Gilman Hill; the Edies; and Sally Quinn—not to mention Jackie Kennedy and Lee Radziwill, who financed major repairs that helped the home escape condemnation in the 1970s. “I do feel the presence of women prior to me,” Lange says, “and I feel their sense of history about the house.” «

Above, top: This hut was original to the gardens and probably used as a tool shed. It now features a whimsical tile installation of the two Edies by Jonathan Adler. Above, center: The round pool was inspired by movie producer Robert Evans’ pool at his Hollywood estate.

Riviera Revelry

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BOLD FLAVORS, COOL COCKTAILS, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

OPENINGS

A TASTE of ISRAEL

One of West Palm Beach’s newest restaurants is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. In December, Malka opened in the industrial-style space formerly occupied by The Butcher Shop. However, all evidence of that eatery is gone. Instead, Israeli chef Eyal Shani and his restaurant group worked with Kimmel Eshkolot Architects to create a high-design restaurant at once rich in Israeli materials and perfect for the kind of posh alfresco dining experience patrons have come to expect of the area’s best eateries.

“We wanted to find a way to bridge the two, Tel Aviv and Palm Beach,” says lead architect More Gelfand.

They’ve achieved just that across the seamlessly integrated interior and exterior spaces, including a dreamy breezeway through which all guests enter, a lush outdoor garden with its own bar, and a sleek main dining room. Though each area is unique, there are

certain commonalities. The most distinct is the 24,000 perforated Ackerstein concrete bricks that together form mashrabiyas—traditional breeze walls that encourage the natural flow of light and air.

Shani’s food is equally compelling. The restaurant adheres to kosher dietary laws, and the menu reflects the composition of the kitchen, which includes a custom wood-burning grill. Shani approaches his ingredients with the highest reverence, aim-

ing to craft dishes in which “each part of the creation is reflected in the creation in its own way,” he says.

And while those creations are ever-evolving, standard standouts include a signature schnitzel that has become famous at Malka’s other locations in New York and Tel Aviv, and hummus so good that it’s described on the menu as: “A very Israeli hummus so close to perfection. Unlike any other.” (malka-usa. com/westpalmbeach) —Mary Murray

Clockwise from inset: Malka’s kitchen with a wood-burning grill; signature schnitzel; chef Eyal Shani; the entry breezeway.

SAVOR

WE TRIED IT

Butter, Beets, and Bold NEW FLAVORS

WAXIN’S WELCOMES A PROMISING YOUNG SWEDISH CHEF AS IT EYES EXPANSION

BY MARY MURRAY

Despite the slight chill in the air, the dining patio at Waxin’s in Palm Beach Gardens feels worlds away from Sweden. But that is where I find Melvin Glimstal, the Swedish-born chef who has recently taken up residence at this Swedish restaurant following a run as sous chef at Michelin-starred Operakällaren in Stockholm. He dons a baseball cap emblazoned with the word “smör,” which I will come to learn means “butter,” an ingredient so dear to his heart, he got a tattoo of it.

The brainchild of restaurateur and native Swede Patrik Waxin, Waxin’s debuted in North County in 2020. At the time, the menu was dotted with approachable Swedish fare and Swedish-inspired takes on

American and global delicacies. Upon his arrival in October, Glimstal was tasked with revamping the restaurant’s offerings, working alongside the established team to develop new dishes and refine existing ones. Certain favorites remain—such as the terrific Swedish meatballs with the requisite pickled veg and lingonberries—but Glimstal has wasted no time in flexing his creative muscles.

He comes by his culinary creativity honestly. His father was a chef, and he fondly recalls cooking alongside him starting at a young age. Although his parents discouraged him from pursuing it professionally, Glimstal couldn’t resist the call of the kitchen. He made up his mind after an internship at age 14.

“It took me an hour, tops,” he says of the decision. “I walked into the kitchen, and I immediately got 10 new older brothers. It’s heat, it’s cursing. Everything is fast.”

Glimstal committed to the restaurant life full steam ahead. He’s also cooked competitively, serving as captain of the Swedish Junior Culinary Team and leading them to

victory in the 2024 IKA Culinary Olympics. But despite any implied bravado, Glimstal is more demure in his cooking—preferring instead to let his ingredients do the talking. “I don’t want ‘me’ to overrun the dish,” he says. One dish that exemplifies this ethos is the beetroot tartare. Glimstal first roasts the beets and then feeds them through a meat grinder to achieve a tartare’s ultra-fine dice and texture. It’s finished with a raspberry dressing, goat cheese, chives, and walnuts. Other new highlights include the poached salmon with a classic Norwegian butter sauce known as Sandefjord, and Cod the Swedish Way presented with an outstanding pea puree laced with just a hint of Tabasco. Dill—another of Glimstal’s favorite ingredients—plays a role in the cod and makes a welcome appearance in many other dishes.

Part of the impetus to host a new chef, Patrik Waxin explains, was the restaurant’s imminent expansion plans. Waxin recently opened his second location in Naples’ Mercato complex and will soon open his third along Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. While both will feature the same menu offered in the Gardens, the West Palm outpost will also house Stockholm Syndrome, a members’ club–style lounge serving smaller bites that will change roughly four to six times a year. (waxins.com)

Chef Melvin Glimstal’s contributions to the Waxin’s menu include a beetroot tartare (above) and poached salmon with Sandefjord sauce (below).

GRAB AND GO

MEAT and Greet

West Palm Beach’s Flamingo Park Historic District is welcoming a new tenant. Steak Shop by Rancher’s Reserve is a new boutique butcher shop selling the hormone- and antibiotic-free beef and pork raised at Rancher’s Reserve’s ranch spanning more than 700 acres in Okeechobee. Patrons can expect a wide selection of cuts from Wagyu Akaushi cattle and Berkshire hogs, with special attention to marbling, flavor, and tenderness. The Steak Shop also has a to-go lunch menu, comprising wood-fired burgers and chicken wings, Wagyu bratwurst sandwiches, and steak pizza. As of press time, Rancher’s Reserve was looking at a January opening. (ranchersreservefl.com/steak-shop) —M.M.

A selective guide to Palm Beach-area restaurants

THE LISTINGS

The Palm Beach County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky burger bars and gastropubs to the glam style of iconic Palm Beach lounges. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean:

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While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on palmbeachillustrated.com.

NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Palm Beach Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisement, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com

AMERICAN

AMERICAN SOCIAL Fun times are on tap at this convivial hangout inside Mizner Park. 351 W. Plaza Real Suite 315, Boca Raton (americansocialbar.com) $

AVOCADO GRILL Chef Julien Gremaud offers flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$

BANTER Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, Banter serves Florida fusion cuisine. 380 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach (banterwpb.com) $$

BATCH Stop by for an upscale take on classic Southern fare, including vegetarian selections. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (batchsouthernkitchen.com) $

BERRY FRESH CAFÉ These family-run restaurants specialize in breakfast and brunch favorites made using farm-fresh ingredients. 11658 U.S. Hwy. 1, Palm Beach Gardens; 3755 Military Trail, Jupiter; 1429 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart; 1718 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West (berryfresh.cafe) $

THE BLIND MONK Following a refresh, this tapas and wine bar now offers dinner and weekend brunch in a modern setting. 655 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (theblindmonk.com) $

THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE & BAR Fuel up on cool food and wine pairings before hitting the shops at the Town Center at Boca Raton. 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton (bluedogboca.com) $$

BUCCAN Chef Clay Conley offers a wide-ranging menu of small plates that changes with the seasons.

350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (buccanpalm beach.com) $$$

COOLINARY Chef-owner Tim Lipman has merged his popular café and watering hole to create one delicious hangout. 4580 Donald Ross Road Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens (thecoolpig.com) $$

THE COOPER Practicing farm-to-table cooking, The Cooper presents innovative takes on classics from pasta to cocktails. 4610 PGA Blvd. Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (thecooperrestaurant.com) $$

DADA Boasting an eclectic and hip atmosphere, Dada serves a fresh spin on standards—along with a fun mojito menu—in the historic Tarrimore house. 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (sub-culture.org/ locations/dada/) $$

FERN The ever-changing menu at Fern showcases clean ingredients creatively prepared in a woodfire grill. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, West Palm Beach (fernwpb.com) $$$

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN At this healthy hangout, farm-fresh ingredients reign supreme. 204 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (farmhousekitchenboca.com) $$

THE GROVE Northern California’s food and wine culture takes center stage at this upscale eatery. 187 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (thegrovedelray.com) $$ THE HAMPTON SOCIAL This brunch-favorite spot brings the essence of the Hamptons to South Florida. 40 N.E. 7th Ave. Suite 100, Delray Beach (thehamptonsocial.com) $$$

Steak Shop by Rancher’s Reserve offers to-go

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and steak and brat sandwiches.

HENRY’S A throwback to a less-complicated era, Henry’s serves American comfort food to a packed house. Offerings include split pea soup, meat loaf, and even chicken potpie. 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach (henrysofbocaraton.com) $$

HENRY’S PALM BEACH Named after the founder of The Breakers hotel, Henry Morrison Flagler, this American-inspired bistro is perfect for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch. 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$

HIVE BAKERY & CAFÉ Satisfy your sweet tooth and then stay for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 1603 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (hivebakeryandcafe.com) $

THE HONOR BAR Connected to the Palm Beach Grill, this intimate space features a small menu of appetizers, sandwiches, and salads of the same high quality served at its neighbor. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (honorbar.com) $$

HOWLEY’S This circa-1950 diner today serves triedand-true classics, including a rotating TV Dinner special, in nostalgic surrounds. 4700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/howleys) $

J. ALEXANDER’S This sleek chain offers modern American cuisine in contemporary settings—a reliable choice when having trouble deciding where to eat. 4625 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton (jalexanders.com) $$$

LEWIS PRIME GRILL Tucked away in the Acreage Plaza, this grill house serves up steaks, chops, and seafood favorites. 7040 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Loxahatchee (lewisprimegrill.com) $$

LULU’S Brunch is the main event at this chic, openair eatery. 189 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (lulus delray.com) $

MAX’S GRILLE A cross between a steak house and a sports bar, Max’s Grille has been attracting a wide legion of fans since 1991 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (maxsgrille.com) $$

SWEET SPOT

Another Shark Tank success is coming to Palm Beach County. In March 2023, Jeremy and Kaitlyn Carlson presented their Crispy Cones concept—featuring pastry dough cones that are grilled; covered with either cinnamon, sugar, or a specialty powder; and then filled with an array of spreads, ice creams, or toppings—to the Sharks. Businesswoman Barbara Corcoran took the bait, investing $200,000 to help the Carlsons expand via franchising in exchange for 20 percent of the company’s equity.

Now, Palm Beach Gardens will be the home of the second Crispy Cones location in Florida (the first is in Orlando). It is one of 100 new locations set to open across the country within the year.

“It all started when we were watching an episode of Shark Tank and saw the founders, Jeremy and Kaitlyn Carlson, present the business,” says Angela Cannella, the owner of Crispy Cones in Palm Beach Gardens. “We immediately thought the two of them were so smart and seemed like such nice people. The Crispy Cones looked so delicious; it was right up our alley. We love the idea of bringing the wonderful European-style dessert to the Palm Beach Gardens area.” (thecrispycones.com) —M.M.

MAXWELL’S PLUM The circa-1966 restaurant is revived, complete with upscale cuisine and cool cocktails. 12300 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington (maxwellsplum.com) $$$

NEVS BARBECUE Taste a true Texan brisket, pork sausage, and more straight from a rotisserie-style smoker at this authentic spot. 9910 Alternate A1A Unit 709, Palm Beach Gardens (nevsbarbecue.com) $

THE OFFICE This hip, trendy gastropub offers wellprepared, remarkably good comfort food, along with an impressive selection of craft beer. 201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (theofficedelray.com) $$

PELICAN CAFÉ This charming restaurant boasts a New England ambience, wines from around the world, and melt-in-your-mouth homemade doughnuts. 612 U.S. Hwy. 1, Lake Park (thepelicancafe.com) $$

PENELOPE Serving next-gen Cajun and Creole flavors with a distinct French accent. 431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (penelopeofboca.com) $

PROPER GRIT Using only locally sourced ingredients, this gastropub in The Ben hotel pays homage to Old Florida. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach (propergrit.com) $$$

RAVISH OFF OCEAN Stop by this hidden gem for approachable yet flavorful food and a unique cocktail program. 210 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana (ravishkitchen.com) $$

RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON Art enthusiasts come for the fresh exhibitions but stay for the beautifully plated food. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (norton.org) $$

SASSAFRAS This West Palm hot spot brings a decadent twist to Southern food. 105 S. Narcissus Ave. #130, West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/locations/ sassafras/) $$

SOURBON KITCHEN & BAR If you are in search of contemporary American dining with a botanical atmosphere, look no further than Sourbon. 215 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sourbon.com) $$

SUGAR FACTORY Dedicated to decadence, this American brasserie knows how to set social media aflame with its over-the-top indulgences. 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (sugarfactory.com) $

SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease, featuring high-end classics such as designer meatloaf. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach (thecolonypalmbeach.com) $$$

TABLE 26 Offering lunch, brunch, and complimentary valet, this all-American restaurant presents comfort food in an atmosphere fit for both romantic dates and business luncheons. 1700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (table26palmbeach.com) $$$

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary prowess to Florida barbecue. 3815 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (eattropical.com) $

TROY’S BARBEQUE Locals return again and again for the superior barbecue. 1920 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (bbqtroys.com) $

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Based on founder Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet principles, the menu features a rotating selection of seasonal, organic plates in gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. 700

S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 3101 PGA Blvd. #O-200, Palm Beach Gardens, in The Gardens Mall; 6000 Glades Road Unit 1015A, Boca Raton, in the Town Center at Boca Raton (truefoodkitchen.com) $

TULA This restaurant inside the Amrit Ocean Resort boasts wellness-based menus inspired by the culinary philosophies of the Blue Zones. 3100 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach (amritocean.com) $$

YARD HOUSE Known for its unique and plentiful tap options, Yard House offers an electric atmosphere and an array of hearty American entrees. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. #4016, Palm Beach Gardens, in Downtown at the Gardens; 201 Plaza Real Suite 1201, Boca Raton (yardhouse.com) $

ASIAN AND INDIAN

ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites and an array of specialty sushi rolls. 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (alleycatboca.com) $$

AROMA INDIAN CUISINE Dinner is popular but the real draw is the daily lunch buffet, which includes a vast array of delicacies. 731 Village Blvd. #110, West Palm Beach (aromawestpalmbeach.com) $$

BASILIC VIETNAMESE CUISINE Whether you’re craving a banh mi, pho, or bubble tea, it’s all on tap at Basilic. 200 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (basilic vietnamesecuisine.com) $

BEG FOR MORE IZAKAYA This tiny eatery introduces Delray Beach to the concept of izakaya, a casual Japanese pub where tapas-style snacks are served to accompany sake. Here, yakitori and plates such as short rib kare, takoyaki, and kimchi fried rice pair with sake, as well as Asian beers and creative cocktails. 19 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (561-563-8849) $$

COCO SUSHI LOUNGE & BAR See and be seen at this sultry sushi spot with great daily happy hour specials. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208, Delray Beach (cocodelray.com) $$

ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, thoughtfully conceived and brilliantly executed. 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (echopalmbeach.com) $$$

INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE Choose from an extensive menu of traditional dishes seasoned with an abundance of Indian herbs and spices. 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach (indusdine.com) $$

JOY NOODLES Order the fresh ramen at this vegetarianfriendly hidden gem. 2200 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (joynoodles.net) $$

KABUKI For an intimate night out, come here for traditional and modern sushi in a dimly lit and sexy environment. 308 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5080 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens; 2465 S. State Road 7 #100, Wellington (kabukiwpb.com) $

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR This Asian fusion restaurant provides late-night comfort food with a FrenchVietnamese flair and an impressive list of designer cocktails and craft beers. 519 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (kapownoodle bar.com) $$

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MATCH Made in Heaven

BY MICHAEL DRAPKIN

We all love sweet things. It’s in our DNA. French pastries, warm cookies, and a luscious slice of cake are treats we can objectively agree are delicious. So, as a wine merchant, I ﬁnd most consumers’ vitriolic aversion to sweet wines to be somewhat bafﬂing. For those capable of opening their minds and suspending judgment, a world of well-balanced wines awaits. At West Palm Wine Co., we offer a spectrum of sweetness always buttressed by fresh acidity. When it comes to pairings, the generally accepted rule is to couple sweet treats with equally sweet wines. For example, a rich piece of coconut cake with a glass of dry Champagne is less than ideal, as dry wines will be overpowered and entirely muted when paired this way. Here are three sweet sips to savor with dessert. WINE DOWN

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Kopke 20Year-Old Tawny Port. Established in 1638, Kopke is the oldest port wine house still in operation today. And this port is the perfect complement to desserts like chocolate cake, caramel, pecan pie, or bread pudding. With age, it morphs into a delicate honeyed experience.

which tops its soups with delights such as Korean short ribs, chashu pork, and runny soft-boiled eggs. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. #114, Delray Beach; 100 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton; 20449 State Road 7 Unit #A5, Boca Raton (ramenlabeatery.com) $

STAGE Through small dishes packed with ﬂavor, Stage presents delicious curries, gluten-free veggie options, and more. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (stagepga.com) $$

SUSHI JO American sushi chef Joseph Clark oﬀers a diverse sake collection for a laid-back, cosmopolitan Japanese dining experience. 6200 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach; 1800 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach; 14261 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; 640 E. Ocean Ave. #4, Boynton Beach (sushijo.com) $$

ECLECTIC

BARCELLO With a pasta section ranging from pad thai to rigatoni, and pizza toppings varying from ahi tuna and wasabi drizzle to prosciutto, there is no doubt that Barcello’s menu is one of the most unique in Palm Beach County. 11603 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (barcellonpb.com) $$

GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET Located in the Warehouse District, this chic, industrial food hall features something for everyone, from poke bowls to tacos. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (grandviewpublic.com) $

HMF The Breakers’ glamorous cocktail lounge is a fashionable mix of modern and classic. Asian inﬂuences dot the menu, including a full sushi bar. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com/ dining/hmf/) $$

NV The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Madeira Boston Bual. During the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Madeira was the most sought-after wine in the United States. This wine pays homage to that legacy. Made with 85 percent aged Bual, it oﬀers a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity, making it an ideal match for both dinner and dessert. Fewer than 650 cases are produced annually.

El Maestro Sierra Sherry Pedro Ximenex. I love to pair this dark-fruited sweet sherry with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Pour a few ounces on top for a delightfully hedonistic delicacy.

ity, making it an ideal match for both

KASUMI At the Waterstone Resort & Marina, Kasumi presents reimagined traditional Japanese cuisine for a contemporary audience. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (kasumiboca.com) $$$

MALAKOR THAI CAFÉ This Northwood staple offers a colorful setting in which to enjoy Thai classics such as curry, noodles, and house favorites like green papaya salad with tempura shrimp and sticky

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mango rice, as well as a wide selection of sushi. 425 25th St., West Palm Beach (malakor.com) $$

MASALA MANTRA A family-owned restaurant, Masala Mantra delivers a contemporary menu of Indian street food. 11051 Southern Blvd. Suite 210, Royal Palm Beach (masalamantraroyalpalmbeach.com) $$

RAMEN LAB EATERY Both the noodles and the broth are made in-house at this funky ramen joint,

ISLA & CO. Nestled within the Warehouse District, Isla & Co. specializes in Australian cuisine, complete with a hearty brunch menu and a robust coﬀee program. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (isla-co.com) $$

QUEEN OF SHEEBA James Beard–nominated chef Lojo Washington shares an authentic taste of Ethiopia. 716 N. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach (queenofsheebawpb.com) $

SPRUZZO Enjoy glittering views of the Intracoastal at this rooftop eatery with a globally inspired menu. 251 N. Narcissus Ave.,West Palm Beach (spruzzowestpalm.com) $$

FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN

CAFÉ BOULUD This sophisticated four-star restaurant boasts the same French ﬂair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida ﬂavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in The Brazilian Court (cafeboulud.com) $$$

LA GOULUE This island newcomer brings the ﬂavors of France to Palm Beach. 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lagouluepalmbeach.com) $$$

LE BILBOQUET Visit this chic resto for classic French dishes in upscale environs. 245A Worth Ave., Palm Beach (lebilboquetpb.com) $$$

PARIS IN TOWN This casual café offers pastries, crepes, and more from French speakers in an authentic setting. 11460 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (parisintown.com) $

PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. Light and elegant dishes blend with rustic country favorites. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$

SIX TABLES There really are only six tables and 24 seats under the watchful eyes of chef-owners Thomas and Jennifer Finn. 112 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (sixtablesarestaurant.com) $$$

ITALIAN

123 DATURA This fun hangout serves sharable versions of Italian classics, like nonna’s meatballs and pizza-style sandwiches. 123 Datura St., West Palm Beach (123datura.com) $

ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Built as a replica of a Tuscan villa, Arturo’s presents authentic flavors of Italy in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (arturosrestaurant.com) $$$

BICE Homemade pastas, excellent service, and tiramisu will make you feel like Italy isn’t so far away. 313 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (bice-palmbeach.com) $$$

BUONASERA RISTORANTE Classic and perfectly executed Northern Italian dishes in an intimate setting. The stellar wine list accompanies the deft and elegant cooking of chef Leonardo Cuomo. 2145 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (buonaserajupiter1993.com) $$$

CAFÉ SAPORI This café’s menu offers classics from every region of Italy. Dishes run the gamut from delicate to earthy, and the kitchen never strikes a false note. 205 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach (cafesaporicorp.com) $$

CAFFE LUNA ROSA Luna Rosa turns out consistent versions of classic Northern Italian dishes. Add an oceanfront location and a wine list offering a dazzling array of Super Tuscans, and you have a winner. 34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (caffelunarosa.com) $$

CASA D’ANGELO Angelo Elia’s Boca Raton outpost succeeds in every possible way. Chef Rickie Piper places an emphasis on market-fresh ingredients, backed by faultless execution. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (casa-d-angelo.com) $$$

CASALINA A sexy space recalls the restaurant’s Miami roots and the la dolce vita aesthetic that swept the globe in the 1960s. 16950 Jog Road, Delray Beach (casalinarestaurant.com) $$

CUCINA PALM BEACH After indulging in classic Italian dishes, clear your table for the nightclub. Sud-

denly, you’ll notice the disco ball that was hanging there the whole time. 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (cucinapalmbeach.com) $$

ELISABETTA’S This sleek eatery slings up handmade Italian delicacies, including to-die-for pasta and pizza. 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach; 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (elisabettas.com) $$

FELICE Savor a classic Tuscan menu and sustainable wines at this stylish café. 366 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (felicerestaurants.com) $$

IL BELLAGIO The food is stellar and so is the setting, as the restaurant sits in the center of CityPlace. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 124, West Palm Beach (ilbellagio.com) $$

LULA’S BY TODD ENGLISH Celebrity chef Todd English presents his interpretation of a Mediterranean steak house. 717 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach (lulas bytoddenglish.com) $$

MIA ROSEBUD This Chicago-based restaurant offers hearty portions of century-old family recipes. 150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (rosebud restaurants.com) $$

RENATO’S Renato’s produces first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. Dine on the patio to experience one of the most romantic settings around. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (renatospalmbeach.com) $$$

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TRAMONTI ITALIAN RISTORANTE A taste of New York, Tramonti is the Delray Beach version of Angelo’s of Mulberry St., which has been serving Neapolitan cuisine since 1902 119 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (tramontidelray.com) $$

VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering both light and hearty Italian delights as well as an impressive wine selection, Vic and Angelo’s is an ideal choice for upscalecasual dining. 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicangelos.com) $$

LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN

BANKO CANTINA Mexican flavors thrive at this eatery and tequila bar inside a landmarked building. The mesquite-grilled skewers make for an exciting dining experience. 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (bankocantina.com) $

EL CAMINO El Camino serves Mexican soul food, like brisket quesadillas and carne asada tacos. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite #232, West Palm Beach; 15 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach; 5377 Town Center Road Unit #100, Boca Raton (elcaminofla.com) $

HAVANA A hot spot for its 24/7 to-go window, this family-friendly cantina serves all the Cuban specialties we’ve come to love. 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (havanacubanfood.com) $

PAPICHULO TACOS Three friends came together to fuse Mexican, Cuban, Peruvian, and Argentinian influences. 1005 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 1556 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (papichulotacos.com) $

PIO PIO Colombian and Peruvian roots merge, resulting in creative Latin American eats. 510 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (piopioocean.com) $

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco’s. 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton (roccostacos.com) $

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AMAR MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Stop by for an authentic taste of Lebanon, from classic meze to el mehchi, an eggplant dish stuffed with spinach, onions, and chickpeas. 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach (amardelray.com) $$

LA CIGALE La Cigale bills itself as “A Taste of the Mediterranean,” serving classic French dishes along with influences from Spain, Italy, and North Africa. 253 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (lacigaledelray.com) $$$

LEFKES ESTIATORIO In addition to modernized Greek and broader Mediterranean fare, Lefkes Estiatorio boasts a full-service sushi and sashimi bar. 33 S.E. 3rd Ave. Suite 105, Delray Beach (lefkesgroup.com) $$

MEDI TERRA The coastal flavors of the western Mediterranean shine at this father-and-son-run restaurant. 301 Via de Palmas #99, Boca Raton (mediterraboca.com) $$

NIMO Chef Niven Patel serves up creative coastal Mediterranean cuisine at this neighborhood eatery that is at once playful and chic. 157 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (nimoeats.com) $$

SEAFOOD

50 OCEAN The second floor of Boston’s on the Beach houses an elegant restaurant specializing in first-rate seafood and a beautiful brunch. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (50ocean.com) $$

ACQUA CAFÉ This chic resto delivers a coastal Italian take on seafood. 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Palm Beach (acquacafepb.com) $$

BENNY’S ON THE BEACH Chef Jeremy Hanlon has created a casual dining experience featuring American cuisine and a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach (bennysonthebeach.com) $$

CARETTA CARETTA At The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Caretta Caretta exudes an eleganic oceanic vibe, complete with waterfront views and an emphasis on local seafood. 3700 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach (carettacaretta restaurant.com) $$

COBALT Located inside the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Cobalt presents elegant seafood dishes in an oceanfront setting. 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (cobaltrestaurant.com) $$$

CORVINA SEAFOOD GRILL Chef Jeff Tunks infuses his eclectic culinary experience into delectable seafood delicacies. 110 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (corvinabocaraton.com) $$$

DRIFT This restaurant inside Delray’s Opal Grand Resort & Spa features highend seafood with a coastal sensibility, as well as unique cocktails from its Seaworth Spirit Room. 10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (opalcollection. com/opal-grand) $$$

OLD KEY LIME HOUSE This charming waterfront restaurant prioritizes fun times and fresh seafood in equal measure. 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana (oldkeylimehouse.com) $$

ONA COASTAL CUISINE The Mediterranean isn’t so far away at this new eatery inside the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach (onacoastalcuisine.com) $$

PRIME CATCH Nestled on the waterfront, Prime Catch pairs beautiful vistas with raw bar delights and innovative specials from the land and sea. 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (primecatchboynton.com) $$

THE SEAFOOD BAR AT THE BREAKERS Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean combine with a menu full of global seafood dishes with innovative twists. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$

SEAWAY Fresh ocean ingredients and Latin flavors commingle at this oceanfront eatery at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (fourseasons.com/palmbeach) $$

STEAK HOUSE

AVALON Delivering a metropolitan dining experience in the heart of Atlantic Avenue, Avalon specializes in upscale beef and seafood. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (avalondelray.com) $$$

THE BUTCHER’S CLUB At this high-end steak house inside the PGA National Resort, Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford creates dishes that taste as amazing as they look. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$$

CUT 432 This modern steak house has a hip, high-energy environment. Executive chef and owner Anthony Pizzo pairs his food with excellent wines. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cut432.com) $$$

GALLAGHERS The Runyonesque Roaring Twenties are alive and well at this Manhattan transplant where dry-aged steaks reign supreme. 2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton (gallaghersnysteakhouse.com) $$$

HARRY’S Harry’s has perfected the steak house experience, from beef Wellingtons carved tableside to ice-cold martinis. 384 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (harrysbarrestaurant.com) $$$

HOUSTON’S Focusing on American classics, this Hillstone steak house prepares its flawless dishes from scratch. 1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton (houstons.com) $$$

THE JUPITER GRILL Steak and seafood share top billing at this modern coastal steak house at Harbourside Place. 149 Surroundings Ave., Jupiter (thejupitergrill.com) $$$

LEWIS STEAKHOUSE The family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse brings its classic fare and exquisite hospitality to North County. 6390 W. Indiantown Road Suite #59, Jupiter (lewissteakhouse.com) $$$

NEW YORK PRIME This steak house has it all: first-rate raw materials, flawlessly executed dishes, and tables spaced far enough apart for private conversations. 2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton (newyorkprime.com) $$$

PALM BEACH GRILL The Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers beloved items we have come to expect: ribs, steaks, and seafood. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (palmbeachgrill.com) $$$

PINK STEAK Julien Gremaud puts a distinctly South Florida spin on the steak house experience at this new hot spot. 2777 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (pinksteak.com) $$$

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LOVE BLOOMS

CHARM YOUR VALENTINE WITH A FLORAL-INSPIRED COCKTAIL

BY JULES ARON

Amor et ﬂores—the concept of associating ﬂowers with love—can be traced back to the Roman festival of Lupercalia, a celebration that honored fertility and the coming of spring. Held annually between February 13 and 15, the festival was dedicated to Faunus (the Roman god of agriculture) and centered around fertility rituals. In addition, young men and women participated in a “lottery of love,” a rudimentary matchmaking system wherein the women would place their names in an urn and the men would draw names at random.

This month, embrace the same serendipitous spirit and lust for love with a cocktail that encapsulates nature in a glass. Crafted by Matthew Dress, lead mixologist at Evelyn’s at the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, the Rose Garden features Absolut Elyx Vodka, Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato, rose water, lemon juice, GH Mumm Brut Rosé, and a frozen rose ice cube. As it melts, the ice cube infuses the drink with subtle ﬂoral notes, delighting the senses while evoking the beauty of a blooming garden. (fourseasons.com/fortlauderdale)

The Rose Garden Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Absolut Elyx Vodka

1/2 oz. Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

1 drop rose water

GH Mumm Brut Rosé

Large rose ice cube

Add the ﬁrst four ingredients to a tin and shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe with a large ﬂoral ice cube. Top with GH Mumm Brut Rosé.

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DESIGN

POTTING AROUND

Who needs a shed when you can create a charming potting room inside your home? That’s exactly what designer Caroline Rafferty of Caroline Rafferty Interiors did with a previously unused area in this historic Palm Beach home. It was a perfect fit for a client with an incredible garden that she lovingly maintains. “This space was inspired by traditional potting rooms and garden houses,” says Rafferty. “The homeowner wanted the room to feel natural but elegant, so we stuck to wood cabinetry [designed by Caroline Forrest of MHK Palm Beach] and this fun tropical wallpaper.” The overall vibe balances style and function, with vases of varying shapes and colors as well as live plants lining the shelves. An ontheme floral chandelier and layered rugs finish the space, which Rafferty describes as “collected and traditional with a twist.” (carolinerafferty. com) —Liza Grant Smith

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INSPIRED LIVING

LIFE OF THE PARTY

WHEN LOOKING TO ENTERTAIN, SHAKE THINGS UP WITH THESE INNOVATIVE UPDATES TO THE OLD SONG AND DANCE

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

A PUNCH OF FUN

DESTINATION VIBE

The choice of a soundtrack for your fete speaks to its overall mood and energy, so consider taking partygoers on a trip to an exciting destination. More and more hotels are making signature playlists on Spotify. Just as these tracks create the experience for visitors while on property, they can also transport listeners to a luxury vacation frame of mind. Jet oﬀ to far-ﬂung destinations like the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach or Iceland’s Hótel Rangá, or maybe leave the passport at home with domestic destinations like the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles-Beverly Hills.

Signature drinks are always a great way to underscore the mood of an event and include an individualized element. But how about adding a twist by offering a signature punch instead? While the rainbow sherbet variety rose to fame in the 1980s, there are now hundreds of unique recipes to choose from. There are so many, in fact, that it’s easy to find a punch that can play into your gathering’s theme or has specific kinds of alcohol or fruit flavors. One of the advantages to punch is that it can be prepared in large batches ahead of time. It’s also a nice mocktail alternative for nondrinkers. Or blend the best of both worlds by making the punch nonalcoholic and offering instructions—alongside a bottle of liquor and a jigger—for how to spike it if desired.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

While ﬂowers always get the job done in terms of beauty, try a new formula for your centerpieces. Sustainable centerpieces are not only a green choice, but they help you avoid the somewhat depressing experience of watching ﬂoral arrangements droop in subsequent days. Thoughtfully curated terrariums or succulent gardens add an unexpected element to your table and, when the revelers leave, you can give the garden a second life in your house. Or, if you are feeling especially generous, create or purchase many small glass terrarium arrangements and let guests take one home with them as a fun favor.

OVANDO

GET INTIMATE

Save the big, thunderous dinner parties with a sprawling guest list and multiple tables for family reunions and weddings. A great way to deliver a delightful get-together is to scale back the number of people included and spend time truly allowing attendees to interact. This starts with the table. Keep everyone at one table— even if it is two tables pushed together to give the illusion of one long table. Also trending is the use of narrow tables. Remember: the greater the physical distance across a table from one guest to another, the harder it is to establish a connection emotionally. Try to avoid large round tables or anything that requires you to shout so that those on the other side can hear you.

GAME CHANGERS

While you don’t have to pull out Twister, consider a conversation icebreaker. Tabletopics Dinner Party has 135 question cards with fun queries like “If you could name the street you live on, what would you call it?” and “What movie made you laugh until you cried?” You can write a question on the back of guests’ place cards or pass the box around and let each person pick.

ELEMENTS

Palm Springs PANACHE

BLEND MID-CENTURY MODERNISM WITH ORGANIC ELEMENTS AND A DASH OF GLAM

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

LOUNGE ACT

BOWLED OVER

Juliska’s Puro cereal bowls ($28 each) are minimal in aesthetic, but they deliver maximum sophistication and warmth. Hive Home, Gift & Garden, West Palm Beach (hivepalmbeach.com)

GOLDEN RULE

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The West Elm wood high-back chair and ottoman set ($1,598) is an instant invitation for relaxation. West Elm, West Palm Beach (westelm.com)

SATELLITE STYLE

Sputnik chandeliers, like Savoy House’s Galea ($778), have remained in the design orbit since their birth after the 1957 launch of the Soviet Union’s artiﬁcial satellite. Capitol Lighting, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton (capitollighting.com)

SET THE BAR

Class up your next impromptu happy hour by loading Currey & Company’s alluring gold and mirrored Odeon bar cart ($3,180) with glassware and your favorite libations. Excentricities locations (excentricities.com)

Golden organic circles and painterly lines make this indoor-outdoor pillow ($173) from Elaine Smith a striking accent for any seating area. Patio & Table, Boca Raton (patioand table.com)

MIX AND MINGLE

Designer Krista Watterworth Alterman of Krista + Home blended modern artistry with playful accents in this space. “The oversize abstract artwork anchors the room, introducing a serene yet bold color palette, which is echoed in the vibrant throw pillows and teal table lamp,” she explains. “The combination of sleek metallic elements and natural textures adds depth and sophistication to the design.” Palm Beach Gardens (kristahome.com)

BOOK CLUB

Assouline’s Palm Springs ($105) takes readers from the city’s ring-a-ding days of the 1960s and ’70s all the way to today, when the desert destination has become synonymous with large-scale art events like Coachella. Assouline, Palm Beach (assouline.com)

ROOM BLOOM

Inspired by a ﬂower, the Two’s Company ﬂower-shaped wall mirror ($245) will enliven any wall with its joie de vivre. Snappy Turtle, Delray Beach (snappy-turtle.com)

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Tropical LUXURY CREATING

Our ﬁrm is a distinguished boutique interior design studio known for delivering highly personalized, hands-on service to each of our clients. What sets us apart in the industry is our unwavering commitment to providing a holistic design experience that encompasses every phase of a project, from initial concept through to ﬁnal execution.

As a smaller, boutique-sized ﬁrm, we pride ourselves on offering an intimate, one-on-one approach, ensuring that each client’s unique vision is thoughtfully and fully realized. Throughout the entire design journey, we collaborate closely with our clients, cultivating strong, lasting relationships and crafting bespoke spaces that reﬂect their distinct tastes and lifestyles.

This personalized approach, coupled with our deep expertise and meticulous attention to detail, enables us to consistently deliver outstanding, high-quality results that distinguish us in the ﬁeld. Our design aesthetic, best described as ‘tropical luxury,’ is a signature of our Palm Beach studio.

We artfully blend ﬂoral patterns, rattan furnishings, and coastal color palettes to create sophisticated, elevated spaces that transcend the ordinary and avoid the predictable.

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Luxury meets nature at this exquisite Toll Brothers home with expansive, private preserve views in Juno Beach.

ADDRESS

1727 West Hemingway Drive, Juno Beach

YEAR BUILT

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ASKING PRICE

$3,995,000 DEVELOPMENT

The Preserve at Juno Beach SETTING

This intimate community of only 29 stately homes

with Spanish Revival–style architecture is located on a preserve between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean.

SIZE

4,702 square feet under air

BEDROOMS/BATHS

Five bedrooms, five full baths

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Spacious kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, hardwood and marble flooring, oversize windows with custom window treatments, crown molding, built-in sound system, volume ceilings, grand staircase, recessed lighting, chandeliers, custom-designed library/den with sliding glass doors leading to the pool area, three-car garage,

hurricane impact windows and doors throughout, and a tankless water heater.

EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Private patio/outdoor living area with electronic screens, expansive preserve views, in-ground heated pool and hot tub, custom barbecue area, artificial turf with putting green, and a walkway from the community with close proximity to ocean access in Juno Beach.

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5900 Pennock Point Road, Jupiter FL 33458

6 beds, 7 baths, 6,600+ sqft.

• Waterfront Access: direct Loxahatchee riverfront access with a private 90-foot dock.

• Expansive Estate: large 2.5 acre estate size lot.

• Development Potential: property can be subdivided into two separate lots.

OFFERED AT $20M

• Navigable Waters: ~4 ft depth at low tide, suitable for various watercrafts.

• Prestigious Residence: 6 beds, 7 baths, study, library, and formal dining room.

• Amenities & Features: private tennis court, heated pool and guest quarters.

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PRESENTED BY SONJA STEVENS

1100 South Flagler Drive, 1204

Magnificent and expansive water views welcome you as you step into this beautifully appointed residence through a private foyer. This 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath layout, offers a seamless blend of elegance and functionality. The custom ‘’Downsview’’ kitchen and wall unit in Hi-Gloss Wenge and White Lacquer finishes. It is the only kitchen in the building with panoramic views, showcasing breathtaking south-facing water views while you cook. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the kitchen and all guest bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and style. Designed with precision and flair by J/Howard Design Inc. the residence includes a separate sitting room/library and an office/guest room, featuring custom walnut built-ins and bespoke cabinetry throughout. Custom closets and plantation shutters elevate the spaces. This home embodies sophistication, offering the highest finishes and upgrades. A truly one-of-a-kind property that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

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ON THE SHELF, OFF YOUR MIND

BALANCE

YOUR BEST SELF: FITNESS, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, WELL-BEING

OUTSIDE

GRAND TOUR

Twenty years ago, Leslie Diver left her career as a financial advisor to launch Island Living Tours and introduce people to the paradise she had fallen in love with. Now a longtime Palm Beach resident who has served on the town’s Architectural Commission and Landmarks Preservation Commission, Diver is able to deliver true insider tours on foot, by bike, or by car that are both educational and fun. Building on the success of her colorful “Best of Palm Beach” tours, Diver has added a new “Strictly Architecture” tour that highlights the “Fab Four” architects in Palm Beach’s history and takes participants down different streets to discover examples of their work. All of Diver’s tours are private and by appointment only. “Our world-class architecture is eye candy for architecture buffs,” says Diver. “Participants on my tours can expect to be overwhelmed.” (islandlivingpb.com)

—Liza Grant Smith

BALANCE

WELLNESS

CURE-ALL

ASHA WALKER’S NEW APP AIMS TO HELP USERS LEAD HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, AND MORE BALANCED LIVES

BY LINDA MARX

As a self-proclaimed theater kid, Asha Walker learned many skills, including how to articulate her views on life. She also watched her educator parents as they started a school for low-income children and stressed the importance of giving back. Now as a wellness entrepreneur and certified holistic health coach who splits her time between Miami and Palm Beach, Walker employs those life lessons and experiences to help others feel better. In 2013, she launched Health in the Hood, a nonprofit organization with a mission to create equal access for all through urban vegetable gardens and wellness programs. This past October, she debuted Cured, a holistic wellness app consisting of more than 70 modules categorized around food, movement, and longev ity. She also runs Asha Walker Wellness, a platform featuring educational and inspirational content. PBI recently caught up with Walker to chat about Cured and more. (ashawalkerwellness.com)

PBI: Why did you want to start Cured?

Walker: I have such a secure background from my wonderful and giving parents that I like to help other people in many ways. I have the desire to make their lives better by focusing on the whole person. Acting in my earlier years gave me the skills to lead people. Now with Cured, I point them in the right direction for healthy living with the ability to track individual progress. Even though giving back has always been a part of my family’s life, it is also what makes me happy.

Describe Cured and how it differs from other wellness apps. I wanted to make wellness simple, so each user can become his or her own health coach. I target food, movement,

and longevity, which includes areas like sleep, hydration, genetics, healthy cooking, inflammation, and many more. It took me two years to build the app.

How does Cured focus on the “why,” which is a critical component of establishing consistent habits? By navigating the app, users organically uncover the root causes of their personal imbalances, make lifestyle changes, and seamlessly integrate holistic wellness into their daily lives.

What other qualities make Cured stand out from other wellness apps?

This app is a wellness switchboard, an interactive library that puts users in the driver’s seat of their wellness journeys. Cured users become their own health coaches, their own healers, their own cure.

What are your future goals in this arena?

Sharing the ripple effect of health across the world is my goal. I love to help people lead happier and healthier lives. Nourishment all around is so important. I aim to help my subscribers behave better as well as look and feel better.

Asha Walker (above and left) created Cured, a holistic wellness app focused on food, movement, and longevity. Bottom left: Genna Mark, Walker, Kelly Blanco, and Johanna Gomez at the Cured launch event.

PROCEDURES

Egyptian Reign

Named after the ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti—whose elegant, long, thin neck was made famous with the 1913 discovery of her painted sandstone bust—the Nefertiti Lift is gaining popularity thanks to both its results and lack of downtime. In the cosmetic procedure, a neuromodulator (such as Xeomin, Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, or Jeuveau) is injected in specific areas along the jawline and neck to relax the muscles that pull down as we age. The jowls and cheeks are lifted to improve the look of the neck and jaw. Dr. Norman Rowe—a New York–based, board-certified plastic surgeon—is offering the service at the newly opened Rowe Plastic Surgery Palm Beach. “The goal of the Nefertiti Lift is a more defined jawline, and patients can expect it to last three to six months,” says Rowe, whose practice includes locations in the Hamptons, New York, and New Jersey. “While anytime someone has an injection there is a chance of a bruise, there is no other recovery associated with the lift.” (normanrowemd.com) —L.G.S.

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Dr. Norman Rowe (above) performs the Nefertiti Lift at Rowe Plastic Surgery Palm Beach.

AYERBE PRODUCTIONS

EXPERT RESULTS

WHAT ATTRACTS PATIENTS TO SEEK OUT ENNIS PLASTIC SURGERY OVER OTHER PRACTICES IN SOUTH FLORIDA?

We are very fortunate to have clients from all over the world coming to see us in Boca Raton. With a team of professional and caring employees, our practice differentiates itself from the rest in that it offers an expert husband-and-wife team working together to achieve results.

IS THERE A SPECIALTY THAT DRAWS THEM?

The majority of our patients who travel to our practice in Boca Raton do so for our facial work and the very natural results we always aim to achieve. As the face ages it loses muscle elasticity, which affects the appearance of the skin, thus the misconception that lines and wrinkles are only ‘skin deep.’ By addressing the muscle underneath, we achieve a beautifully refreshed and natural result. We offer a true Deep Plane Facelift which allows us to achieve amazing results unlike other Facelift techniques.

ARE THERE OTHER PROCEDURES YOU ARE RENOWNED FOR?

We recently introduced the latest technology in hair transplantation that leaves no linear scar on the back of the head, and a rejuvenated hair line for the patient. Our breast implant technology achieves very natural results without a scar on the breast, preferring an underarm incision. Finally, our boutique practice approach in Boca Raton caters to a very sophisticated and well-educated group of patients who seek us out based on their research of cutting-edge procedures and our excellent reviews, which speak for themselves.

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IN A PICKLE

Downtown West Palm Beach continues to serve up exciting adventures with the seasonal addition of CityPickle Co-founders Mary Cannon and Erica Desai were longtime friends and tennis partners, but they discovered pickleball separately while spending time outside of New York City during the pandemic. When they came back to the city, the duo realized that there were only a handful of public outdoor courts, many of which demanded hour-long wait times for 15 minutes of play. They started CityPickle to celebrate the sport while also catering to the busy lives of urban professionals— combining bookable indoor courts with the added beneﬁt of pre- or post-game socializing at a full bar and café. The CityPlace pop-up location boasts 13 courts (with adjacent cabanas) that are available

for open play, rentals, and private event bookings, plus clinics and lessons. “Simply said, pickleball is fun,” says Cannon. “It’s approachable for all ages and a great way to spend quality time with friends, family, and colleagues.” (city-pickle. com) —L.G.S.

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Erica Desai and Mary Cannon, co-founders of CityPickle

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HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

WHAT ATTRACTS PATIENTS TO SEEK OUT DENTAL HEALING ARTS OVER OTHER DENTAL PRACTICES IN SOUTH FLORIDA?

Our o ce in Jupiter, Dental Healing Arts, is fortunate to treat patients that are both local and those who ﬂy in from out of state. It is the only biological dental o ce to o er services by both a cosmetic dentist and a board-certiﬁed periodontist. As a husband-and-wife duo, we have mastered a holistic approach to treatment that encompasses everything from minimally invasive procedures that preserve the integrity of your mouth, to natural materials that will enhance and protect the physical wellbeing of your entire body. As a “Master’s Level” Cosmetic Dentist, we specialize in a full array of smile-changing and life-changing cosmetic dentistry treatments.

WHAT IS BIOLOGIC DENTISTRY?

As biologic dentists, we understand the inextricable link between oral health and overall body health. Our therapeutic goal is to ﬁnd the root cause of the symptom that may harm your immune and nervous system, thus compromising overall health. A signiﬁcant di erence between biological dentistry and traditional dentistry is the use of biocompatible materials that are non-toxic and will not burden your immune system and therapies that stimulate the body’s healing capabilities.

ARE THERE OTHER PROCEDURES YOU ARE RENOWNED FOR?

We provide biological facial rejuvenation and enhancement by utilizing bio-ﬁllers with all-natural platelet rich ﬁbrin (derived from one’s own body) and laser collagen stimulation. Other services include veneers and smile makeovers.

SHOP SMART

PLACE IN THE SUN

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In late 2020, April Orlando was diagnosed with skin cancer on her nose and cheek that required Mohs surgery to remove and then plastic surgery to repair the area. In the aftermath of what Orlando describes as a traumatizing experience for both her and her college-aged daughter, she reflected on her personal history of sunscreen use.

“I had only worn SPF products when I went to the beach or on our boat, not realizing how important daily sun protection is,” Orlando recalls. “We knew from that moment on that anything we put on my face needed to have SPF protection, but we struggled to find products that didn’t make our sensitive skin break out or that had color pigment to it.”

Orlando started reading books about skin care, going to conferences to learn about formulating cosmetics, and visiting various manufacturers that specialize in SPF formulations. Her goal was to create high-quality color cosmetics with UVA/UVB protection that would appeal to an American clientele but also meet rigorous standards in the European Union. Eventually, after connecting with a manufacturer in Milan, Italy, she was able to launch Alamea Palm Beach

Now the brand offers a range of skin care products and cosmetics that all have a minimum SPF (sun protection factor) of 30. “We wanted our products to not only be sun protective, but also have skin care properties to support aging and sun-damaged skin,” Orlando explains. “Hyaluronic acid is in almost all our products to help smooth the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. We also include many skin-nourishing antioxidants like green tea, white peony, and iris extract, which have antimicrobial properties to prevent skin irritations.”

When it comes to her personal favorites, Orlando points to the Cheeky Sheer Cream Blush SPF 30 and the Skinny Satin Lipstick SPF 30 in the shade Summer Blush. (alamea palmbeach.com) —L.G.S.

Paul Fotek, DMD, MS and Ilona Fotek DMD, MS

COURTESY OF ALAMEA PALM BEACH

A Healthier Approach to Dentistry

Dr. Ilona Fotek, DMD, MS a concierge cosmetic dentist and a board certified naturopathic doctor, holds rare and prestigious certifications in holistic and biologic treatments, setting her apart as a leader in dentistry and wellness. She dedicates her focus on Holistic Wellness to restoring natural and youthful smiles that radiate confidence and beauty.

Dr. Paul Fotek, DMD, MS is a double board certiﬁed biologic periodontist with particular interest and expertise in implant related esthetics. With an extensive focus on esthetic and clinical dentistry, Dr. Fotek practices alternative and holistic approaches to accelerate healing and achieve health and harmony by understanding the biologic principles.

Sealed with a Kiss

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF FRESH BREATH AND A PERFECT PUCKER THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

MINTY FRESH

Halitosis (aka bad breath) affects approximately one in four people, according to the Cleveland Clinic. While its main causes stem from the mouth, gut and digestive health can also play a part. The innovative Nude Mints ($25 for pack of five) deliver on two levels: the outer capsule dissolves in your mouth and provides instant freshness, while the inner colored capsule dissolves in your gut to help with digestion. The container even has a fi dgetlike design to promote mental wellness. (itsjustnude.com)

Scrub Up

The Lip Scrub ($26) by Sara Happ is a key first step for any lip care routine. Simply massage this tangy exfoliation treatment (available in five flavors, including Pink Grapefruit) onto clean, dry lips using a circular motion and then wipe it away with a tissue. Consumer studies found that 92 percent of those who tried it believed their lips looked younger after just one use, and 100 percent remarked that their lips felt less dry and

Sweet Treat

Following in the delicious footsteps of the glazed donut nails made popular on TikTok (thanks, Hailey Bieber) is the new trend of glazed donut lips. Lanolips ’ fan-favorite 101 Ointment in Glazed Donut ($13.50) boasts vitamin E and pure Australian lanolin—which mimics human oils better than traditional petroleum jelly—to penetrate lips and lock in moisture. (lanolips.com)

HERBAL REFRESHMENT

ﬂaky. (sarahapp.com)

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN ALL-NATURAL REMEDY TO BAD BREATH, CONSIDER CHEWING FRESH PARSLEY. PARSLEY CONTAINS NATURAL AROMATIC OILS THAT CAN HELP NEUTRALIZE ODOR AND FRESHEN BREATH IN THE SAME WAY A MINT WOULD. THE LEAVES ALSO CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF CHLOROPHYLL, WHICH IS BELIEVED TO HAVE ANTI-BACTERIAL PROPERTIES— THEREBY KILLING THE ORAL BACTERIA THAT CAN LEAD TO BAD BREATH. SOME STUDIES SUGGEST THAT THE EFFECTS ARE GREATER IF YOU CHEW ON THE LEAVES AFTER EVERY MEAL. THE AFTER

TONGUE IN CHECK

Rooted in Ayurvedic medicine, tongue scraping dates to ancient times. The practice helps to remove bacteria, plaque, dead cells, and debris from the mouth, resulting in better breath, fewer cavities, and an improved sense of taste, according to some studies. The MasterMedi Tongue Scraper ($6) is made of stainless steel, features an ergonomic design, and comes with a travel case. (mastermedi.co)

GOOD NATURE

PERFECTLY PALM BEACH

THE ISLAND’S SPIRIT IS INEXTRICABLY TIED TO WELLNESS

BY TAMMY FENDER

No matter the season, I feel it the moment I exit the airport: the welcoming sense of ease that comes with the ﬁrst breath of Palm Beach’s seaside air. Whenever I’ve been overwrought, overtired, or overbooked, coming home to this beautiful oasis is like a balm for the soul, making it easy to imagine how Palm Beach’s pioneering residents felt arriving here in the late-nineteenth century.

As America’s ﬁrst resort destination, Palm Beach retains so much of its historical charm. For more than a hundred years, it has offered a culture of leisure and luxury that has attracted glittering guests from every corner of the world. But its graceful swaying of palm trees, gentle breezes, and relaxed opulence are only part of its appeal.

In its own way, Palm Beach has always been a wellness destination. Seen through a holistic lens, what could be healthier and more wholesome than the way this community has danced together at every gala and function since the days when tea dances drew the most illustri-

ous Gilded Age revelers? Along the way, Lilly Pulitzer’s famous Via Mizner juice stand has given rise to the area’s fantastic collection of new organic juice bars. But modern-day Palm Beach is also a place where so many different integrative practitioners offer everything from outdoor yoga classes and oceanside sound baths to bio-frequency therapy and excellent alternative medicine treatments.

The world’s growing awareness of the mindbody connection is reﬂected in how we experience Palm Beach through innovations that weave together wellness and community with a respect for the beauty of the natural world. But one of the things we all love about this place is how, since the very beginning and beyond all the trends, Palm Beach moves through time with its own uniquely elegant ﬁnesse. «

Palm Beach’s holistic appeal includes pleasures such as (clockwise from top right) strolls along South Ocean Boulevard and through Worth Avenue’s renowned vias, opportunities for oceanside yoga, and organic juice bars galore.

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WEALTH

WHEN DEBT IS A GOOD THING

WHY IT CAN PAY TO LEND YOURSELF INVESTMENT CAPITAL WITH TAX-AWARE BORROWING

BY JOE PYE

In May 2023, Hollywood alums Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez purchased a 17,005-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills, California, for $60 million. Affleck and Lopez paid cash but took out a $20 million mortgage on the home months later. The loan left Hollywood and real estate reporters scratching their heads.

Not Palm Beach–based tax attorney Andrew Comiter. He knows exactly what they did and recommends ultra-wealthy Floridians do the same.

“This was more of a tax play for them,” says Comiter. “If you do this deal, yes, you get debt, but not to fall further into debt. You’re using it to make more money—that’s the bottom line.”

Borrowing money in a way that lets you deduct the interest expenses is often known as “tax-aware borrowing.” Kurt Sylvia, a wealth partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management based in Palm Beach Gardens, helps his clients understand that debt isn’t always a bad thing. “Borrowing to finance the purchase of an asset such as a house can help secure long-

term financial stability and even profitability,” he says.

In 2017, President Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The tax codes lowered the mortgage interest deduction to a $750,000 cap, which can be used for primary residential property and investment properties like rentals.

The latter is where there are hidden benefits in the tax code for the ultra-wealthy. You can work around the mandated $750,000 deduction cap by borrowing a much larger loan against your property for “investments.” The interest rates are considered eligible for legal tax write-offs. It makes the most sense for high earners who own high-value homes.

“Because there are rules surrounding what and how much you can deduct, borrowers might consider working with a financial advisor to develop a debt strategy that makes the most of these allowances,” says Sylvia. “In certain instances, borrowing can increase someone’s cash flow, reduce their total borrowing costs, and help lower tax obligations.”

Comiter says the key to qualifying for tax deductions is that the debt must be investment interest. Proving to the IRS that your mortgage is an investment takes some planning. He suggests the best approach is to buy a rental property with cash and then take a 10-year loan on that home— knowing you can afford the interest over that time. Then, put that money into the market through an investment firm like J.P. Morgan, which can

be equities, bonds, or real estate. You can deduct the interest expense on that investment over time.

“Let’s say that you’re going to buy an investment property or go into a deal where you want to take money and put it into your business [and] you do a home equity line of credit,” Comiter says. “If you take money and borrow it at 3 percent and you’re making 5 percent in bonds, it’s like free money to you.”

Putting funds from the mortgage into an investment account is important because, should the IRS audit your tax returns, a tax attorney like Comiter can then help them trace where the money went, proving it was used for investment and growth purposes—not just a straight mortgage.

In his 15 years of experience, Comiter has helped his high-net clients through IRS audits, many of whom have complicated estates with complicated assets. “We set up an account that the money goes directly into and show the IRS we took out the money from the home and deployed it into an investment,” he says. “I could show that interest is being paid on that loan and it’s not just mortgage indebtedness.”

Comiter notes that a well-versed tax law professional can dramatically reduce one’s tax burden. “They can make you 2 percent on $20 million,” he says. “That’s a lot of money, [but] then we’ll get you that 2 percent plus move $6 million out of your name tax-free. By doing that for estate tax purposes, suddenly, using debt in certain ways is a good thing.” «

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We hope you will join us for the Women’s Health & Wellness Conference as the community’s top physicians and specialists from Jupiter Medical Center share the latest in women’s wellness strategies in areas such as preventative medicine, bone health, the latest in cancer care, nutrition, diabetes prevention, sleep wellness, caregiver support and more.

Keynote Speaker Arthur C. Brooks

Harvard Professor and Best-selling Author The Science of Love and How to Use It

Proceeds will benefit Women’s Health and Wellness Initiatives at Jupiter Medical Center. Scan the QR code to learn more.

CULTURE

YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH

TOP BILLING

SNAKE EYES

The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach will usher in the Year of the Snake during its Lunar New Year Community Day February 8. This eleventh annual celebration of the Chinese New Year will boast a bustling schedule of events, including puppet performances by Chinese Theatre Works, the Dragon and Lion Dance led by the Boynton Beach–based Lee Koon Hung Kung Fu Association, spotlight tours of the collection, art projects for all ages, and Chinese snacks from The Restaurant at the Norton. The event is free to attend.

The daytime festivities will be complemented by a special edition of Art After Dark the evening before, featuring a performance by the Florida State University Chinese Music Ensemble, who will utilize an array of Chinese instruments; a lecture by Jan Stewart on the Norton’s Lantern Festival; and fireworks over the Intracoastal Waterway. Art After Dark is free for members, $10 for adults and seniors, and $5 for students. Later in the month, the museum will unveil “Art of the Word: Calligraphy and Chinese Artists,” on view February 22 to June 29. (norton. org) —Abigail Duffy

VAN RICHARDSON, COURTESY OF THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

ARTS & EVENTS

Clockwise from above: Tour works such as A Hope No. 1 by Joseph Adolphe at Pryor Fine Art February 1-28; catch the Cyrille Aimée Quartet at Arts Garage February 21; Peter Pan brings Neverland to the Kravis Center February 12-16; have a blast at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s twentieth annual TurtleFest February 22-23; see ethereal creations by Maikel Martinez, like Ritos y Silencios (Series) 1, at Rosenbaum Contemporary beginning February 4.

GOINGS

1 Boxing: Champions in the Making Family Studio, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 15 and 22, free. (norton.org)

Family Adventure Day, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, contact for ticket prices. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

Family Fun: Flower Keychains, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid museum admission. (morikami.org)

MorseLife’s Seventeenth Annual Literary Society: Table for Two with author Amor Towles, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (morselife.org)

South Florida Garlic Fest, Village of Wellington Town Center & Amphitheater, also Feb. 2, $15. (garlicfestfl.com)

2 Swank Table: Lunar New Year Celebration, benefiting Loxahatchee Groves Landowners Association, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $185. (swankspecialtyproduce.com)

“William Randolph Hearst” lecture with John Blades, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $20-$90. (flaglermuseum.us)

3 Mr. and Miss Palm Beach Pride Pageant, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, $20. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

“Ten True Tales from the Churchill Archives” lecture with Allen Packwood, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

4 The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews book lecture with Rossi, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, $25. (levisjcc. org /culture)

5 Black History Celebration, Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, free. (pbchistory.org)

IT’S A MOVEMENT

Immerse yourself in a day of dance during Natural Movers Foundation ’s Moved: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance, returning to the Kravis Center February 22. The West Palm Beach–based nonprofit will host a curated schedule of dance master classes, cultural workshops, and evening performances, featuring renowned Black artists including Herman Payne, Branndi Lewis, Garry Q. Lewis, Paunika Jones, Buddha Stretch, and Monique Walker. The celebration welcomes dancers of all levels and ages. Performance tickets are $25; full-day passes for classes and the performance are $35. (naturalmovers.org/moved) —A.D.

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SHONDALAND WILL TAKE WEST PALM BEACH BY STORM WHEN NETFLIX AND FEVER PARTNER TO BRING CANDLELIGHT: BEST OF BRIDGERTON ON STRINGS TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FEBRUARY 8. THE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT, FEATURING THE COLLINS QUARTET, WILL ENCHANT WITH THE SHOW’S CLASSICAL TAKES ON MODERN FAVORITES. (FEVER UP.COM)

LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER’S TURTLEFEST TURNS 20 THIS YEAR. TAKING PLACE AT LOGGERHEAD PARK IN JUNO BEACH FEBRUARY 2223, THE FAMILYFRIENDLY EVENT WILL CELEBRATE OCEAN CONSERVATION WITH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, MEET AND GREETS WITH MARINE LIFE, MUSIC, ART, GAMES, AND MORE. (MARINELIFE.ORG/ TURTLEFEST) —A.D.

“Financing Nature to Ensure Earth Endures” lecture with Jeffrey Parish and Matthew Arnold Packwood, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

6 Artistry in Motion: A DJ Dance Party, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, $350-$400. (armoryart.org)

“Unveil the Secrets of Longevity” lecture with Mildred Kirschenbaum and Gayle Kirschenbaum, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, $18. (levisjcc.org/culture)

7 Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 14, 21, and 28, $5-$10. (norton.org)

ArtSpeaks “Grand Gifts: The Significance of Lacquer Screens in China” with Jan Stuart, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admission. (norton.org)

Delray Beach Open, Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, to Feb. 16, tickets start at $57. (delraybeachopen.com)

GardensArt Artist Reception: The Highwaymen, City Hall, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (pbgfl.gov)

The Winter Ball, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, The Breakers, Palm Beach, tickets start at $1,500. (bgcpbc.org)

THESE EVENT DETAILS ARE CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRESENTER FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

COURTESY OF FEVER

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8 Arts Fest 2025, Memorial Park, Stuart, also Feb. 9, $5. (artsfeststuart.org)

Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, Movies of Delray Beach, to Feb. 22, contact for ticket prices. (levisjcc.org/culture)

Lunar New Year Community Day, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org)

Plant-A-Palooza Winter Plant Sale, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 9, $13-$20. (mounts.org)

The Snow Ball, benefiting Maltz Jupiter Theatre, The Pelican Club, Jupiter, contact for ticket prices. (jupitertheatre.org)

9 “Everybody Expects the Spanish Inquisition? Jewish Life in Medieval Spain” lecture with Jonathan Ray, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $8-$18. (bocamuseum.org)

“Joseph Pulitzer” lecture with James McGrath Morris, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $20-$90. (flaglermuseum.us)

10 “Art’s Bad Boys Part Two” lecture with Marlene Strauss, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $35. (fourarts.org)

“Cartier: Creativity and Innovation” lecture with Helen Molesworth, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

Distinguished Lecturer Series: Michael Gallagher, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, contact for ticket prices. (riversidetheatre.com)

12 The Accidental Duchess: From Farmer’s Daughter to Belvoir Castle lecture and book signing with Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

PALM BEACH FINERY

Art patrons and fine craft lovers from across the state and beyond will flock to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach for a sophisticated double feature: The Palm Beach Show February 13-18 and Palm Beach Fine Craft Show February 14-16. Now in its twentysecond year, T he Palm Beach Show showcases exhibitors touting coveted collections of fine art, jewelry, silver, textiles, porcelain, and more. Collectors and spectators alike will peruse aisle upon aisle of art spanning centuries, from antiquity to today. Concurrently, the twenty-first annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show will present juried crafts with an emphasis on jewelry and wearable fiber art. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists as they explore their creations. (palmbeachshow.com, palmbeachfinecraft.com) —A.D.

Golf and Give, benefiting Suits for Seniors, Drive Shack, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (suitsforseniors.org/annual-golf-give)

13 African American Film Festival presents Siren of the Tropics, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25. (kravis.org)

Conservation Conversation: Water as a State of Sustainability, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $12-$30. (ansg.org)

The Palm Beach Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 18, $30-$100. (palmbeachshow.com)

Town Hall Talks: “Fort Mose – Black History in Spanish Florida” with Martha Steinkamp, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $10. (bocahistory.org)

14 African American Film Festival presents Paris Blues, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15. (kravis.org)

An Evening with Teju Cole, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admission. (norton.org)

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 16, $30.

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15 African American Film Festival presents Mo’ Better Blues, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15. (kravis.org)

African American Film Festival presents Soul, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15. (kravis.org)

Art of Science: Center for Creative Education, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (coxsciencecenter.org/art-ofscience)

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, also Feb. 16, $20. (artigras.org)

“Klimt and the Kiss” Exhibition on Screen, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$20. (fourarts.org)

16 “Adolph Ochs” lecture with Alex Jones, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $20-$90. (flaglermuseum.us)

African American Film Festival presents Jazz on a Summer’s Day, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15. (kravis.org)

Rosior booth at The Palm Beach Show

Boccara booth at The Palm Beach Show

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Stone Gallery at The Palm Beach Show

ARTISTIN RESIDENCE JANE MANUS OLD FRIENDS THROUGH JUNE, 2025

CULTURE

No Excuse for Abuse Evening featuring guest speaker Aly Raisman, benefiting Alpert Jewish Family Service, Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $300. (alpertjfs.org)

Swank Table: ’80s Music Pajama Party, benefiting Palm Beach Ray of Hope Foundation, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $185. (swankspecialtyproduce.com)

18 Women of Distinction Luncheon, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $350. (pba.edu)

19 Fashion Meets Art featuring special guest Christie Brinkley, Vero Beach Museum of Art, contact for ticket prices. (vbmuseum.org)

Science Meets Music: Dr. Stefan Hell and pianist Ilya Vakushev, The Benjamin Upper School, Palm Beach Gardens, contact for ticket prices. (mpfi.org)

20 Mock Trial: Is This a Case of Mistaken Identities?, Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, $30-$40. (pbchistory.org)

“The Presidency After the Election: The Story So Far and What Comes Next” lecture with Joe Scarborough, Kaye Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, $10-$75. (fauevents.com)

21 Artist Talk, Book Signing, and Sip and Shop with Carol Calicchio, Boca Raton Museum of Art, free. (bocamuseum.org)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1-3 PM Weather Permitting

22 TurtleFest, Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, also Feb. 23, free. (marinelife.org/ turtlefest)

23 Boca International Jewish Film Festival, Cinemark Palace 20 and Movies of Delray, Boca Raton and Delray Beach, to March 16, $59-$199. (jfilmboca2025. eventive.org)

“Horace Greeley” lecture with James Lundberg, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $20-$90. (flaglermuseum.us)

Swank Table: Throwback to the ’70s, benefiting Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $185. (swankspecialty produce.com)

24 Culture and Cocktails: Divine Dramatic Divas with Andrew Kato, Elizabeth Dimon, Angie Radosh, and Karen Stephens, The Ben Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach, $125-$165. (palmbeachculture.com)

“The Dean of Design” lecture and book signing with Jonathan Adler, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

26 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, to March 2, tickets start at $50. (thecognizantclassic.com)

LIVINGWITH ARTAND DESIGN: A COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION BY ROBERT STILINAND GAVLAK THROUGH MARCH 16, 2025

HISTORIC HOME, ARTIST STUDIO, EXHIBITION GALLERIESAND RARE PALMAND CYCAD GARDENSOF ANN WEAVER NORTON

National Geographic Live: Alicia Odewale – Black Wall Street, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$45. (kravis.org)

“The Rhine, Wagner, and the Rhinemaidens” lecture with Jim Holman, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org)

27 Youth of the Year Dinner, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $1,500. (bgcpbc.org)

28 March to End Homelessness, benefiting The Lord’s Place, Centennial Square, West Palm Beach, contact for registration prices. (thelordsplace.org/march)

Norton Sculpture Gardens

Flagler Museum

The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish

Winter Exhibition on View Through April 20th

Free with Museum Admission

This exhibition features 25 original works of art by Maxfield Parrish from the National Museum of American Illustration.

Whitehall Lecture Series

Five Lectures from February 2nd through March 2nd

The Whitehall Lecture Series welcomes best-selling authors and experts to discuss The New York Newspaper Publishers of the Gilded Age

CULTURE

Rose William Lobb is on view in “Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature” at The Society of the Four Arts beginning February 1.

PERFORMANCES

Flagler Museum Music Series

Five Concerts from February 4th through March 4th

Borromeo String Quartet, Feb. 4 • Jupiter String Quartet, Feb. 11 Valencia Baryton Project, Feb. 18 • Trio Karénine, Feb. 25

Violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen, Mar. 4

Roe Green

Rena & John Blades &

CULTURE

Leyla McCalla, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$45. (kravis.org)

Lunar New Year, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $20-$50. (eisseycampustheatre.org)

Sinatra and Friends featuring Sal Manzo with Dave Damiani, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $35-$45. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

West Boca Theatre presents My Name is Asher Lev, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, to Feb. 19, $35. (levisjcc.org/culture)

3 Carla Cooke: The Sam Cooke Experience, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $44. (duncantheatre.org)

Chris Botti, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$125. (kravis.org)

Direct from Branson: Decades starring Pierce Arrow, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

4 Borromeo String Quartet, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $75. (flaglermuseum.us)

5 Michael Feinstein presents “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett starring the Carnegie Hall Big Band,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$159. (kravis.org)

“Spanish Journey” with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

Yellow Brick Road, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)

6 Atlantic Classical Orchestra presents “Entirely Mozart,” Vero Beach Community Church; also Feb. 7, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $40-$75. (atlanticclassical orchestra.com)

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach presents “Vocal Splendor,” Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, $75. (cmspb.org)

The Drifters, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)

DSQ Strings Unleashed, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $39. (duncan theatre.org)

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, to Feb. 16, $28. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Gil Shaham, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$95. (kravis.org)

7 1776, University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to Feb. 16, $18$25. (fauevents.com)

Darius de Hass, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 8, $44-$74. (kravis.org)

Riverdance 30: The New Generation, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 9, $35-$185. (kravis.org)

Ryan Hamilton, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $33-$43. (kravis.org)

So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)

Culture Cocktails

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Enjoy craft cocktails and light bites followed by stellar stories about theater and music from cultural insiders.

Culture Cocktails

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February 24, 2025

Dishing with Andrew Kato of Maltz Jupiter Theatre and South Florida-based actors Elizabeth Dimon, Angie Radosh, and Karen Stephens

ULTIMATE MUSICAL FINALE

April 14, 2025

Featuring notable showman Rob Russell, legendary singer Avery Sommers, and special guests

WHERE:

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WHAT:

Cocktails, 5 p.m. Program, 5:45 – 7 p.m.

TICKETS:

$125 general

$165 VIP preferred seating

Tickets are per person. Seating is limited and speakers are subject to change.

All proceeds support the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s mission to nurture, promote, and support the cultural sector of Palm Beach County.

8 Ballet Vero Beach presents “Joie de Vivre: Dance Works Inspired by ‘French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950,’” Vero Beach Museum of Art, $30-$36. (vbmuseum.org)

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings, First Presbyterian Church of West Palm Beach, $69$89. (feverup.com)

David Clark presents “Live at The Garden: The Music of Billy Joel,” Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$75. (jupitertheatre.org)

Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Madama Butterfly, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)

Philharmonia No. 4, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, also Feb. 9, $35-$50. (events.lynn.edu)

Roger James Animal Benefit Concert, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, $40-$45. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Thornetta Davis, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50$55. (artsgarage.org)

9 Jazz in the Gardens Concert Series: Melina Soochan, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, $12-$35. (ansg.org)

The Symphonia Concert III, St. Gregory’s Episcopal, Boca Raton, $55-$90. (thesymphonia.org)

Til Death Do Us Part… You First!, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, $45. (lakeworthplay house.org)

10 Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $43-$218; also Feb. 11, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $70-$107. (kravis.org; sunrisetheatre.com)

The Golden Era of Rock and Roll: The Music of The Coasters, The Drifters, and The Platters, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

11 Jupiter String Quartet, Flagler Museum, Palm

Beach, $75. (flaglermuseum.us)

12 Abbafab: The Music of Abba, B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, $30-$40. (btcboca.org)

Bette Midler: Bathhouse to Broadway, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, also Feb. 13, contact for ticket prices. (jupitertheatre.org)

Dover Quartet, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

The Humans, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to March 2, $72-$107. (palmbeachdrama works.org)

Peter Pan, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 16, $40-$115. (kravis.org)

Ziggy and Miles, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $40. (kravis.org)

14 Amore! Starring Anthony Nunziata, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $65. (jupitertheatre.org)

Bereishit Dance Company, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, also Feb. 15, $53.75. (duncan theatre.org)

Jason Newsted and Friends Benefit Concert, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, also Feb. 15, contact for ticket prices. (lighthousearts.org)

The Lovin’ Spoonful, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $46; also Feb. 23, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $60. (eisseycampustheatre.org; lyrictheatre.com)

The Motowners, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, to Feb. 16, $50-$55. (artsgarage.org)

15 Somewhere Between Jazz, Blues, and You: An Evening with Mikayla Smith, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $55-$65. (jupitertheatre.org)

16 Atlantic Classical Orchestra presents “Follow the Lieder,” Vero Beach Museum of Art; also Feb. 23, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $5-$50. (atlantic classicalorchestra.com)

David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $33-$43. (kravis.org)

The Lehman Trilogy, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to March 2, $50-$99. (jupitertheatre.org)

The Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Artists in Concert, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

“Woofstock, An Evening of Peace, Love, and Pups” Sixteenth Annual Kid’s Lip Sync Show,

benefiting Danny & Ron’s Rescue, Mida Farms, Wellington, contact for ticket prices. (dannyronsrescue.org)

18 Valencia Baryton Project, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $75. (flaglermuseum.us)

19 Calidore String Quartet, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $40. (duncantheatre.org)

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach presents “Perspectives,” Church of Bethesda-by-theSea, Palm Beach, $75. (cmspb.org)

Still Life with Blue Cup, circa 1900, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is on view in “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse” at the Vero Beach Museum of Art beginning February 1.

CULTURE

20 Indian Ink Theatre Company presents Mrs. Krishnan’s Party, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 22, $15-$85. (kravis.org)

The Olivia Show: A Tribute to Olivia NewtonJohn, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

Robin Trower, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $73-$94. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Twilight Tribute Concert: The Cure, Duran Duran, David Bowie, and ’80s/’90s New Wave Tribute, Old School Square, Delray Beach, $10-$50. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

21 A Chorus Line, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, to Feb. 23, $35-$40. (events.lynn.edu)

Cyrille Aimée Quartet, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50-$55. (artsgarage.org)

Palm Beach Opera presents La Traviata, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 23,

$25-$190. (kravis.org)

Ruben Studdard: The Masterpiece Tour, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $40-$80. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

22 Eddie Bruce, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $35-$45. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

Georgia Satellites, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Grounded, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $15-$30. (fourarts.org)

Moved: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance, Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$35. (naturalmovers. org/moved)

23 Cellist Carlos Vidal and piano duo GastesiBezerra, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $15-$35. (norton.org)

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

Joy Altman presents “Her Name is Barbra: A Streisand Tribute Show,” Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, $35. (levisjcc.org/culture)

Viano Quartet, Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

24 Daniel Hope and the Polish Chamber Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$95. (kravis.org)

An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Feb. 25, $35$115. (kravis.org)

Tapestry: A Carole King Songbook starring Suzanne O. Davis, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Feb. 26, $55. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

25 CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, $44. (duncantheatre.org)

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$45. (kravis.org)

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG

Solitary Man: A Neil Diamond Tribute, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. (lyrictheatre.com)

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

ADAPTED

GALLERIES

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

ADAPTED

SPONSORED

Trio Karenine, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $75. (flaglermuseum.us)

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

26 Ari Axelrod presents “Sunrise, Sunset: My Year in Anatevka,” Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, also Feb. 27, $35. (levisjcc.org/culture)

Blippi: Join the Band Tour, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$75. (kravis.org)

CAROL

Singin’ in The Rain, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, to March 23, $21-$108. (riversidetheatre.com)

Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $44.75. (eisseycampustheatre.org)

27 The Edwards Twins: Final Farewell Tour, Delray Beach Playhouse, to March 2, $75. (delray beachplayhouse.com)

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

ADAPTED

28 An Acoustic Evening with Richard Marx and Rick Springfield, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$95. (kravis.org)

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Ballet Palm Beach presents The Great Gatsby, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 2, $49. (kravis.org)

KATO

SPONSORED

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Old Friends,” to June 30. (ansg.org)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

PATTON CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED BY ANDREW KATO

Festival of the Arts Boca, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, to March 9, $15-$20. (festival boca.org)

MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS BY FITZ PATTON CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED BY ANDREW KATO

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 10, 2023 BY CHARLES DICKENS | ADAPTATION BY PAUL CARLIN

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 10, 2023

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach. “Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition,” to March 7. (armoryart.org)

SPONSORED

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 10, 2023 BY CHARLES DICKENS | ADAPTATION BY PAUL CARLIN ORIGINAL MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS BY FITZ PATTON CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED BY ANDREW KATO

SPONSORED BY: JODIE & DAN HUNT AND THE ROY A. HUNT FOUNDATION AND CAROL

Nick Swardson, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 2, $43-$53. (kravis.org)

SPONSORED

The Play That Goes Wrong, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth Beach, to March 16, tickets start at $40. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

BOOK BY DOUGLAS MCGRATH WORDS AND MUSIC BY GERRY GOFFIN & CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL

JANUARY 9 - 28, 2024

Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Julie Evans: Eating Sunshine,” to Feb. 23; “Félix de la Concha” and “Splendor and Passion: Baroque Spain and its Empire,” both to March 30; “Legacy: Gifts from the Mayers and Friedman Collections,” to Oct. 26. (bocamuseum.org)

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

BOOK

Yoko Miwa Trio, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45$50. (artsgarage.org)

SPONSORED BY: KATHY AND JOE SAVARESE AND JOHN OSHER AND RAYMOND & TARRY GRAZIOTTO AND MONIQUE BRECHTER & STEVEN HEINEMANN

BOOK

City Hall Lobby, Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, and Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens. “Dr. Helga Jensen Ruopp,” Feb. 17 to May 14; “Laura Steinhauer,” to March 11; “The Highwaymen,” to March 13. (pbgfl.com)

BOOK

JANUARY 9 - 28, 2024

SPONSORED

JANUARY 9 - 28, 2024

42ND STREET

MUSIC BY HARRY WARREN | LYRICS

MARCH 12 - 31, 2024

11 - 25, 2024 BY NIEL SIMON

MUSIC

PLAZA SUITE

FEBRUARY 11 - 25, 2024

42ND STREET

MARCH 12 - 31, 2024

SPONSORED

MARCH 12 - 31, 2024

SPONSORED BY: JANA & KEN KAHN / LRP MEDIA GROUP AND DEE DEE, MARTY & DOUGLAS JAFFE AS TRUSTEES OF THE JEFF HUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST AND

CULTURE

Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach. “Hot Glass,” to March 2. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

Court House Cultural Center, Stuart. “ThirtyFourth Annual All Florida Juried Art Show,” to Feb. 26. (martinarts.org)

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure,” to April 27. (coxsciencecenter.org)

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Judy Horowitz: The Painting Always Tells a Story, You Just Have to Ask,” to Feb. 22; “Memories of Boca Raton” and “Reflections of a Century: Celebrating Boca Raton’s 100 Years Through Art,” both to March 29. (palmbeachculture.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Awakening” presented by Studio Art Quilt Associates, to March 14; “UFOs: Denial, Disclosure, and Discernment,” to Aug. 31. (hsmc-fl.com)

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Pierre-Eugene Montezin and the Circle of Impressionists,” Feb. 11 to March

25; “Hugo Grenville,” to Feb. 14; “Ronnie Landfield: American Color Field Painter,” Feb. 18 to April 1; “Janet Mait,” to Feb. 26. (findlaygalleries.com)

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish,” to April 20. (flaglermuseum.us)

Gavlak Gallery, West Palm Beach. “Jessica Cannon: New Paintings,” to March 1. (gavlakgallery.com)

Helen M. Salzberg Gallery, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens. “PBSC Special Conference Pop-Up Exhibition,” to Feb. 8; “Scott Jeffries: Umami,” Feb. 17 to March 17. (palmbeachstate.edu)

Kristin Hjellegjerde, West Palm Beach. “Celina Teague,” “Lee Simmonds,” “Nancy Cadogan,” and “Sinta Tantra: Some Like It Hot,” all to Feb. 22. (kristinhjellegjerde.com)

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Tyler K. Smith: Brainz ‘N Boltz,” to Feb. 22. (lighthousearts.org)

McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. “Sean Ken-

József Rippl-Rónai (Hungarian, 1861–1927). Woman with Three Girls

Experience works like

Not Yet by

Jane Manus, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ artist in residence, through June.

ney’s Nature Pop! Made with Lego Bricks,” to May 4. (mckeegarden.org)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Time Flows Like Water: Works by Masumi Sakagami,” to Feb. 16; “Akira: Architecture of Neo-Tokyo,” to April 6. (morikami.org)

Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach. “Ribbit the Exhibit II,” to May 25. (mounts.org)

Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Hermes Berrio: Civitas” and “Sydney Rose Maubert: Smile for Me,” both to Feb. 15; “Christina Barrera: Stay Alive, Here in the Dark Where the Future Is” and “Joey Parlett: Stones and Waterfalls,” both Feb. 22 to March 29. (mtnspace.com)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “The Lantern Festival and 2025: The Year of the Snake,” to Feb. 16; “Art of the World: Calligraphy and Chinese Artists,” Feb. 22 to June 29; “Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing,” to March 9; “Certain Silence: Fabiola Menchelli,” to March 23; “Sorolla and the Sea,” to April 13; “Dreamland: The Intriguing World of the

Subconscious,” to May 17; “Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature,” to June 29. (norton.org)

Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point, Stuart. “Kaleidoscope,” to Feb. 26 (martinartisansguild.org)

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. “All Roads Lead to Palm Beach: Tracing the Provenance of Historic Architectural Elements,” to March 7. (palm beachpreservation.org)

Pryor Fine Art, West Palm Beach. “Joseph Adolphe,” Feb. 1-28. (pryorfineart.com)

RC2 Gallery and Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Maikel Martinez: Dream Worlds,” Feb. 4 to March 1. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)

Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach. “Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches,” to June 28. (pbchistory.org)

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. “Boca Raton 1925-2025: Addison Mizner’s Legacy,” to May 30. (bocahistory.org)

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach. “Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature,” Feb. 1 to March 30; “The Four Arts Celebrates Gil Maurer,” to March 30. (fourarts.org)

South Florida PBS Studios, Boynton Beach. “Da Vinci Genius,” to April 30. (boynton-beach.org)

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach. “Portrait of Ozie Franklin Youngblood: A Man of the Twentieth Century,” through October. (spady museum.com)

University Galleries, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. “Liberation Posters: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum,” to Feb. 19. (fau.edu)

Vero Beach Museum of Art. “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse,” Feb. 1 to June 22. (vbmuseum.org)

Nikolopoulos | Rick Rose Paul Leone | Sarah Wetenhall Kenneth Himmel

PANEL DISCUSSION

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SOCIAL STUDIES

PALM BEACH MAGAZINE ™

THE COLONY CELEBRATES

WHO: Sarah Wetenhall and Aerin Lauder WHAT: Holiday cocktail party, Christmas tree lighting, and The Colony Edit launch WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

JOSEPH MCNAMARA, JANET LEVY, MAX MCNAMARA

TOM SHAFFER, JACK LYNCH

HOLLIS BRADLEY PICA, NICK MELE, CHARLOTTE MUNDER

AMANDA POLK, TAMMY FARLEY

MALCOLM CARFRAE, BETTINA ANDERSON

SARAH BRAY-WEST, NATALIE BLOOMINGDALE

GRACE KNOWLTON HYDE WALKER AND TALLY WALKER

LAUREN KENNY, TIFFANY MARKS ISAACS

LOGAN HORNE, IAN MALONE

AERIN LAUDER, SARAH WETENHALL

SOCIAL STUDIES

100 YEARS OF PEGGY ADAMS

WHO: Mish Tworkowski and Joseph Singer WHAT: Cocktail reception honoring Pauline Pitt in celebration of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s upcoming 100th Anniversary WHERE: Mish Fine Jewelry Studio, Palm Beach

LESLY SMITH, DAVID OBER

JOAN VAN DER GRIFT, MINOT AND JULIA AMORY

JACK AND CATHY FLAGG

JOSEPH SINGER, PAULINE PITT, SUE BERRY, MISH TWORKOWSKI

STEVE SHAFRAN AND STEPHANIE BOOTH SHAFRAN

BETSY SHIVERICK, BETH DOWDLE

ALEXIA HAMM RYAN, JACK AND SHERRI GRACE

MELANIE AND ROGER LAWSON

STEPHANIE BOOTH SHAFRAN, THOMAS C. QUICK, HILARY GEARY ROSS AND WILBUR ROSS

DENISE AND DAN HANLEY

Andy Warhol “After the Party” Screenprint

Erte “Victoire” Bronze Sculpture

Rare 213 Pc. Ti any & Co. “Castilian” Sterling Flatware with Original Chest

SOCIAL STUDIES

LUNCHEON AT LUGANO

WHO: Lugano WHAT: Committee luncheon celebrating the Seventieth Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball and its chairmen, Tara Vecellio and Marie Unanue WHERE: Lugano, Palm Beach

JENNIFER NAWROCKI, LISA PORTER

JULIE RUDOLPH, VIRGINIA OATLEY

MONIKA PRESTON, CAMERON PRESTON

MARTI LATOUR, REBECCA DOANE

ARLETTE GORDON, LORE SMITH

LOIS POPE, CRAIG DICKMANN

SARAH SCALI, STACEY COMERFORD

TARA VECELLIO, KATHRYN C. VECELLIO, MARIE UNANUE

12TH ANNUAL

CELEBRATING THE

Join us to celebrate the donors, nonprofit partners, and community members who have opened doors to higher education for our area’s youth, including McIntosh Award recipients Sherry and Tom Barrat.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.

COHEN PAVILION

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS West Palm Beach

Tickets $150

Sponsorships Available Now at founders.yourcommunityfoundation.org

QUESTIONS? Contact Brittany Peerbolte at bpeerbolte@cfpbmc.org or 561.340.4511

SOCIAL STUDIES

OUT & ABOUT

1. WHO: BD Hotels and Nora District partners WHAT: The Nora Hotel Groundbreaking WHERE: Nora District, West Palm Beach 2. WHO: Palm Beach State College WHAT: Emerald Torch Awards Gala WHERE: Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Beach

3. WHO: 1000 North WHAT: Luncheon and fashion show by Sherrye Sammons Fenton, supporting The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation WHERE: 1000 North, Jupiter

THERESA PLAYER, AMANDA-LEIGH HALL, NAN O’LEARY, BARBARA NICKLAUS, SUSAN WATERFALL

DEBORAH FEINSINGER, SHERRYE SAMMONS FENTON, ANDREW KATO, DANA SMITH, MARCIE KIPPER

THOMAS BURKE

DAVID RUTHERFORD, LESLY SMITH, PALM BEACH MAYOR DANIELLE MOORE, AVA L. PARKER

JOE GIBBONS, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE LOIS FRANKEL, AVA L. PARKER

DAVID RUTHERFORD, AVA L. PARKER, HAROLD CAUDIO

WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR KEITH JAMES

FRANCIS SCIRE

GIANCARLO SAINATO, JOE FURST, ZACH YOUNG, SAM GRACE, RICHARD BORN, TIMOTHY MULLEN, NED GRACE, DAMIEN BARR, MARGARITA RAMIREZ, SARA CANDELA, JONAH ARTERBURN

OUT & ABOUT

4. WHO: Discover The Palm Beaches WHAT: State of the Tourism Industry event WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach 5. WHO: Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) WHAT: Autumn Benefit WHERE: Gotham Hall, New York City 6. WHO: Boca Raton Bowl WHAT: Seventh Annual Women Changing the Game WHERE: Hilton West Palm Beach

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DEAR LIZ

BY LIZ LANGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY LISA KAW

Dear Liz,

Tabletop pieces can get expensive. I don’t own lots of diﬀerent table settings, although I do like to entertain at home and mix up my tablescapes. Do you have any ideas on how to do this without breaking the bank?

You have come to the right place! I too love to entertain and create fun, new tablescapes every time I have people over. Having multiple sets of plates and cutlery can get pricey—not to mention hard to store—but there are so many other ways to have fun with your tables with-

out breaking the bank. I would suggest investing in a neutral set of plates; white is always right, along with simple glassware and your favorite cutlery. Or maybe you received good silver place settings for your wedding. If so, use them. People so often like to save their “good things,” but I ﬁnd that if you do that, you never end up using them, so what’s the point? Eddie Munves (the owner of James Robinson in New York City) once told me that you should use your silver every day and just toss it in the dishwasher. Who knew?

But I digress. You can have fun with the less expensive items: cute tablecloths and napkins (Etsy is a fantastic source for these). I often layer two similar but not matching tablecloths for depth.

Centerpieces are a

fun way to mix things up too. I adore going to the wholesale flower market in West Palm Beach to find flowers I like (Publix is another fantastic source) and then I arrange them at home, either in an array of small glass vases (purchased on Amazon) or in fun vessels I already own, such as chinoiserie smudge pots.

Sometimes I’ll throw fun accessories I have around the house into the center of the table too— shells or other small, cute objects. And don’t forget about lighting! I always put lots of little votives on my tables. I like real candles, but some of the electric ones are fantastic and so easy to pop into cute containers. And speaking of containers, almost any small, open bowl can be transformed into a votive, so think outside the glass cylinder.

In terms of salt and pepper

shakers, I collect individual ones—from the highest end Christoﬂe silver sets to little fun ones I ﬁnd on eBay and Etsy. I like almost everyone to have access to their own, so that you aren’t constantly having to reach or ask to have things passed. I don’t get hung up on all the sets on my table matching; in fact, I prefer that they don’t!

XO,

NICKMELE