Palm Beach Illustrated May 2022

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Kent Anderson and crew tackle Florida’s urgent water issues

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CONTENTS

MAY 2022

FEATURES 60 / FOCUS ON WATER Palm Beacher Kent Anderson funds a short film that spotlights the dire state of Florida’s springs

By Judy Martel

68 / BAR NONE Shaking things up with local mixologists

By Mary Murray Photography by Jerry Rabinowitz

78 / MOD STREET Gallivant around town in cool ’60s silhouettes

88 / COME SAIL AWAY Marsha Serlin and Jerry Sloan host a charitable dinner aboard their yacht

By Michele Meyer

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DEPARTMENTS 18 / FROM THE EDITOR 20 / PARTY PICS Events with the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Vero Beach Museum of Art, and more

INSIDER 33 / LOCAL LOVE Shedding light on the latest in LED neon

34 / AROUND TOWN Trendy party vendors to try now, custom motorcycle builds and restorations, and coffee for a cause

38 / HEROES A musical mission honors a local’s mother

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Create your own liqueurs and cordials at home

HOME 107 / DESIGN

A kitchen concept with the ultimate in aesthetic appeal

108 / ELEMENTS

110 / HERITAGE

Editors’ picks for the freshest citrusinspired goods

48 / BIJOUX COURTESY OF THE EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA

Cravings of those who cook, sake and food pairings, our editors’ favorite tacos, a spring cocktail recipe, and more

A primer on how to enjoy alcohol and be good to your body

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40 / LIVING WITH IVEY

Chic customized accessories and tropical island attire

PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK MELE MODELS: KENT ANDERSON, SAMANTHA CERNY ANDERSON, BETTINA ANDERSON LOCATION: GRASSY WATERS PRESERVE, WEST PALM BEACH

Over-the-top octopus and other delights at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Enrich your environment with unbreakable items

STYLE 43 / THE LOOK

ON THE COVER:

TASTE 97 / OPENINGS

Modern, minimalist, linear jewelry selections

50 / BEAUTY Products that promise a radiant summer glow

ESCAPE 53 / WANDERLUST Discover desert dreamscapes at Arizona’s top wellness resorts

58 / QUICK TRIPS Visit the Riggs Washington DC hotel

Palm Beach’s prized historic pavilions

BALANCE 121 / INSPIRATION

Join Rocco Mangel on his journey

122 / HEALTH & WELLNESS

Clean Cuisine, an innovative vegan protein source, water lily seeds, and more

AGENDA 131 / TOP BILLING

A new exhibition opens at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

132 / CALENDAR

What to see and do this month

SEEN 138 / PALM BEACH MAGAZINE Hot parties, beautiful people

LAST WORD 144 / REAL TALK WITH...

Artisan jeweler Nicholas Varney

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FROM THE EDITOR

Palm Beachers, we did it. We got through a remarkably robust season that crammed in every dinner dance, gallery opening, and fashion show that we’d missed out on in the past two years—and emerged fuller for it. For us at Palm Beach Illustrated, it was an especially auspicious year: In addition to all of the above, we packed the calendar with multiple parties and dinners to celebrate our seventieth anniversary. Though some days felt like we couldn’t possibly squeeze in one more thing, it was so good to be able to be among friends and to feel safe again.

Now that everything is settling down, it’s fun to look back at some of the accomplishments of last season. Beyond the millions raised for worthy causes, some of our neighbors put the wheels in motion for important, highly visible projects—including the one we spotlight this month. Palm Beach native Kent Anderson, along with his wife and partner, Samantha, and a committee of friends and philanthropists, formed the Project Paradise Film Fund, which distributed a $25,000 grant to shed light on critical conservation issues. The winner of the grant, Brent Fannin, collaborated with the Project Paradise crew to produce the documentary The Water State about preserving Florida’s wild springs. Having viewed the film during one of Project Paradise’s private previews, I can only say “Go see it.” It’s short but effective, and it speaks loudly of the urgency facing our springs and our water supply. Turn to “Focus on Water” on page 60 to learn more about these passionate young people and their call to action.

As we wind down from season, we have more time to relax with friends over a great meal or cocktail. For the latter, we have some suggestions. Our team, led by our executive editor and resident foodie Mary Murray, has compiled a killer guide to some of Palm Beach County’s most creative cocktails. If you enjoy unusual flavor profiles and innovative ingredient combinations, turn to page 68 for “Bar None” and plan out your next happy hour. As a bonus, we’ve included how-to videos of the cocktails, so you can see the artistry that goes into each glass. Just scan the QR codes, and you’ll be in the middle of the action.

Here’s to more time to chill poolside—with a copy of Palm Beach Illustrated in hand, of course.

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40 YEARS OF PRESERVATION WHO: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach WHAT: Fortieth Annual Dinner Dance WHERE: Bradley Park, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Cocktails, dinner, floral masterpieces by design impresario Lewis Miller, and an unforgettable performance by New Soul Brigade marked the foundation’s milestone.

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WHO: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts WHAT: Kravis Center Gala WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Cocktails, dinner, and a performance by Steve Martin and Martin Short were highlights of the much-anticipated evening.

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PARTY PICS PEGGY CORINALDESI, ANNALIA IDOL, ALEXANDRA IDOL, KRISTIN KNOWLTON

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MICHAEL KORS ON THE RUNWAY WHO: Michael Kors and Aerin Lauder WHAT: Spring/ Summer 2022 Collection Preview WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The designer showcased looks at an intimate fashion presentation in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE PALM BEACH WHO: Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County WHAT: Fifth Annual Decorator Show House WHERE: 3001 Spruce Avenue, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Twenty-four of the country’s top designers and architects lent their talents to the annual showcase.

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PARTY PICS DANITA D. NIAS, WINSOME MCINTOSH, JOHN PALFREY, JULIE FISHER CUMMINGS

SHERRY AND TOM BARRAT MARCUS DARRISAW, REGINALE DURANDISSE, EMANUEL DUPREE JACKSON

50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY WHO: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties WHAT: Founders Luncheon WHERE: Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 500 guests celebrated the foundation’s 50 years of local impact.

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FASHION MEETS ART WHO: Vero Beach Museum of Art and Christian Siriano WHAT: Fifth Annual Fashion Meets Art WHERE: Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Fresh off of New York Fashion Week, designer Christian Siriano joined 300 guests at the fifth annual event to share his thoughts on design trends and life in an ever-changing fashion world.

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INSIDER

COURTESY OF BRITE LITE

By Skye Sherman

LOCAL LOVE

Brought to LIGHT Neon isn’t just for store windows anymore. Husband-and-wife team Tom and Lisa Bowser of Jupiter started creating custom neon signs in 2016 after Lisa, who had been producing events for decades, came across LED neon and decided to be one of the first to bring this new technology to market.

Started out of their garage, Brite Lite now has two offices in Jupiter and sells all over North America. Since launching, they’ve made signs for such A-list events as the Oscars and the Super Bowl, as well as pieces for some of the most recognized brands in the world including Google and Netflix.

“We launched Brite Lite to bring neon joy and good vibes to all,” says Lisa. “We were inspired by our home in South Florida, where we live in technicolor year-round.”

Their LED neon is safe, efficient, and requires less energy than yesterday’s neon. While the create-yourown signs look great in homes and businesses, they’re also a fun backdrop for special events—anything from logos to handwriting to images of pets can get a neon glow-up. (britelitetribe.com) Turn the page for more trappings of the perfect party.

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Party TRICKS Bring these trendy local vendors together for a superior celebration ON THE ROAD Need a backdrop? The tropicalized 1978 VW bus known as Millie, by Tequesta resident Tara Gray of the Modern Maven, can serve as a photo booth at large parties or a picnic setting for more intimate soirees. (modernmaven.net)

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JUMP AROUND Everybody loves a bounce house, but most of them are just plain ugly. Not Island Bounce House. West Palm Beacher Shantell Pitts offers chic, stark-white, blow-up bounce houses and matching ball pits that do double duty as entertainment and picture-perfect decor. “Palm Beach needed this level of aesthetic party rental,” Pitts says. (islandbouncehouse.com)

SNACK ATTACK Charcuterie is having a moment, but West Boca resident Brooke Mullis has the pandemic to thank for the popularity of her Graze of Sunshine charcuterie cones.

“They’re the perfect individual grab-andgo serving while still being COVID safe,” she explains. Cones are sold in sets of 12 and can be customized but are typically filled with nuts; skewers of fruit, salami, and cheese; crackers; and something sweet. (instagram.com/_grazeofsunshine) 34

FLOAT ON Dress up any part of your party with balloon garlands, arches, and bouquets like those

by Erin Brock of Palm Beach Gardens– based Brockin Balloons. “I personally think balloons are what make the party,” Brock says. “They transform any space.” She also offers balloon walls and marquees, circle stands, and jumbo balloons filled with confetti. (brockinballoons.com)

SKETCH FEST Capture the whole scene for posterity with live event painting by Jupiter local Natasha Urbanowicz. Her canvas portraits are popular for weddings, but her watercolor guest sketches— she can paint up to 15 per hour—might be the best party favors in Palm Beach County. (cloud studioagency.com)

BOTTOMS UP From baby showers to block parties, Tyson White’s Craft Kombi Co. truck does it all—the 1959 VW Transporter’s six taps can pour anything from cold brew to Champagne. “The hardest decision when booking the Kombi is picking the drinks you’d like to serve,” says the Palm Beach resident. (craftkombico.com)

BRAIN FREEZE If you haven’t stalked Jupiter resident Shelley Megathlin’s Pop Shack popsicle cart around town trying to snag one of her to-die-for artisan popsicles, then you probably haven’t lived here long. Book her popsicle stand on wheels for the cutest way to serve frozen treats at your next bash. (popshack561.com)

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West Palm Beacher David Plotkin began “playing with motorcycles” at age 26. “I had moved out of New York and was living in rural Connecticut, bored out of my mind,” he recalls. “I was always curious about antique automobiles, but at the time, I didn’t have the space, time, or money to embark on cars and trucks.”

Plotkin caught the motorcycle bug after just one custom build and was soon spending every waking moment on vintage projects. His hobby turned into a business and eventually evolved into Burn Up Company when he relocated to West Palm Beach in 2012. Now, at his 11,000-square-foot facility, he and his team offer service, restorations, custom builds, motorcycle sales, and parts.

“Most of our custom builds are sourced for or by our customers and built 100 percent to their specifications,” Plotkin says. “We also have some sidelining shop builds in the works, where our builders are able to showcase their talent. This kind of work combines art, science, and a lot of detective work. It’s not easy, but it’s highly rewarding when you get it right.”

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Daniel and Catherine Moretz became interested in Haitian coffee when they bought I Need Coffee, a beloved coffee shop in Jupiter Town Centre. In their search for something similar to Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, which they consider the best in the world, they came across Singing Rooster, a social enterprise supporting small coffee and cocoa producers in Haiti, which has a similar coffee-growing climate. They opted to serve Haitian Blue Mountain coffee in their shop and sell Haitian chocolate and art. But things got even more personal when Daniel read about the plight of Gonzalez Seignon, a metal artist in Croix-des-Bouquets who had fallen on tough times. He felt called to donate an entire year’s worth of studio rent to the artist, freeing him up to keep creating with fewer worries. Talk about a cup of coffee you can feel good about drinking. (ineedcoffeejupiter.com) 36

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32 YEARS AGO, JACQUELINE NUNEZ LEFT MEDELLIN, Colombia with $200 and her heart set on seizing the American Dream. Jackie was a dreamer through and through—characterized by her passion for independence, positive outlook, and gifted with the capacity to transform the ordinary to the extraordinary. Doubters and those who misjudged her did so at their own peril.

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Jackie and her husband, Dr. Rafael Nunez, understood that sacrifices would be necessary. Leaving behind her birthplace and the comforts of home was no small undertaking. However, their combined optimism and endurance against any adversity carried them through, as she worked long shifts and he studied for hours on end to pass his Medical Board exam.

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In the valleys between the peaks, Jackie would privately entertain her own second thoughts, but the realities of Colombia during the 1990s went a long way in assuring her of their decision. She was immensely proud of her heritage, but her heart broke for the turmoil rollicking her home country and its citizens. Her beloved homeland faced an uncertain future; which inspired Jackie to redouble her commitment to bettering hers in the U.S.

Under the waning February sunlight, the Cox Science Center and Aquarium at Dreher Park remained open, exclusively for Club Braman members and their families. Entering past two burnished BMWs, visitors were greeted not by the typical bustle surrounding the exhibits, but by a tranquil atmosphere that nonetheless belied what was to come. Those of age followed the signs to the open bar, while the young and young at heart headed straight to the mini golf course and interactive science exhibits framing the Cox Amphitheater.

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This innate drive moved Jackie to take a leap of faith: in 2000, she and her husband invested all of their savings into their first Palm Beach County medical practice, Soma Medical Center, P.A. Initially, they were short on cash, but long in faith.

Taking full advantage of the freedom offered by her adopted home country, Jackie and her husband’s primary care, internal medicine, and pediatric practice would soon grow beyond their dreams.

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toward strings, followed by brass in 2023. “This is a way to open the door for these students to begin to find out if this is what they’re meant to do,” Gottsegen says. “If I can make that happen, that’s great.”

Education is one of PBS’s organizational pillars, and the group has impacted the lives of more than 56,000 students in recent years.

But up until now, their educational programs have only extended to kids in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The addition of the Mary Hilem Taylor Scholarship Competition is an opportunity to promote the growth of South Florida’s college-age musicians, offering cash prizes and performance opportunities. The 2021 winners will perform in a chamber concert with PBS May 24 at the Norton Museum of Art’s Stiller Auditorium in West Palm Beach.

Gottsegen now sits on the board of the Palm Beach Symphony, where she hopes to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of local music students. “It’s not just about supporting charities; it’s about supporting people,” she says. “I think that would make Mom very proud.” (palmbeachsymphony. l WATCH SAM’S “HOMETOWN HEROES” SEGorg/programs/mhtMENT MONDAY MORNINGS ON CBS12 NEWS scholarship) «

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Felicia Taylor Gottsegen remembers hearing her mother, Mary Hilem Taylor, play the flute—but she doesn’t remember watching her perform or even practice. “My mother used to play the flute in her closet because she was too shy to come out and play for anyone else,” Gottsegen recalls. “I would go listen to her just sitting there playing the flute, and it’s a memory I’ll always have of her.”

When Taylor passed away in 2009, Gottsegen kept her flutes, even though she wasn’t sure what she might do with them. Then she moved to Palm Beach—a place Taylor had called home for 35 years—and found a new purpose for those beloved instruments.

“I was told that the Palm Beach Symphony takes instruments,” Gottsegen says. “So I gave her flutes to the symphony, and they ended up with a fantastic musician.”

Gottsegen says she broke into tears the first time she heard one of the symphony’s flautists, Joseph Monticello, play one of her mother’s refurbished flutes. “Joe and I have actually become dear friends,” Gottsegen notes. “He treasures the opportunity to play the flute as much as I appreciate him loving that instrument. It’s given the flute a new life, and that’s exactly what my mother would’ve wanted.”

But giving her mother’s flutes a future was just the starting point for Gottsegen’s Joseph Monticello and plans to keep her mother’s music Felicia Taylor Gottsegen alive. In partnership with the Palm Beach Symphony (PBS), she created an annual scholarship to help college-bound musicians follow their dreams. “I wanted to do something in recognition of her because she was such a special person in my life and I want her to have an impact in perpetuity,” Gottsegen says.

Last fall, PBS hosted the inaugural Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship Competition, which Gottsegen’s family foundation funds in honor of her mother and to help ease the financial burden for music students across South Florida. The 2021 competition was for woodwind players, while the 2022 event will be geared

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Prohibition era) to encouraging red wine consumption for heart health.

The truth comes down to how the body processes alcohol.

Your stomach lining absorbs everything you ingest and directs it into your bloodstream.

The liver then breaks down and filters chemicals, drugs, alcohol, and any other toxins before they’re able to roam throughout your body. It does a very good job, but it can only handle so much.

Overload it and these toxins are free to roam, affecting other organs as well as the liver itself.

Heavy drinking is where the trouble lies.

The liver can safely and effectively handle alcohol in moderation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines drinking in moderation as 1 drink per day for women and 2 per day for men.

What constitutes a drink? That would be 12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine, 2 oz. of distilled spirits, and 3 oz. of Sherry or Port.

Here are a few other realistic principles to keep in mind: Cut the sugar. This not only lowers your chance of experiencing a hangover, but it also reduces calories. Opt for fresh citrus and club soda or sparkling mineral water instead of sugary juices and sodas. On the same note, stick to clear booze. The darker the spirit, the more congeners—impurities that are created during the aging process—which cause the liver to work harder and are more likely to cause a hangover. Choose gin, vodka, and 100 percent agave tequila to avoid congeners and additives. Finally, be a wine snob. Drier is better, as it’s lower in sugar and additives. Red wines, especially Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, and rosé, all contain the heart-healthy antioxidant resveratrol.

The best dry white wines are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio.

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INGREDIENTS

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Boil for 20 minutes. While your chickpeas are boiling, add your lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor and let it sit while the chickpeas boil. This neutralizes the garlic a bit. When the chickpeas are done, rinse, strain again, and set aside Add tahini to the blender and pulse a few times. This is the most crucial step for getting super creamy hummus: While running your blender with your lemon, garlic, tahini, and salt, slowly add in your ice water.

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Add chickpeas and the beet to your blender and blend until thick and creamy. Serve with cruciferous crudités such as broccoli, orange cauliflower, watermelon radishes, carrots, and cucumbers.

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Using a juicer, juice the pineapple (including the core) and the turmeric. This can also be done in a blender and strained through a mesh sieve. This will yield about 2 cups pineapple turmeric juice.

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At the state’s top resorts, discover luxury and wellness thriving within vast desert dreamscapes

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Soak in the Arizona scene at wellness-imbued Castle Hot Springs.

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Clockwise from above: A Sky Cabin, the Via Ferrata climbing course, and property overview, all at Castle Hot Springs.

CASTLE HOT SPRINGS Arizona’s first wellness resort (established 1896) returns in fabulous new form on the grounds of the original, anchored by extraordinary natural assets and rooted in the type of mindful and high-end experiences today’s travelers crave. Say hello to the new Castle Hot Springs, an oasis of 34 sleek cabins and bungalows strewn across 1,110 acres in the Bradshaw Mountains (an hour north of Phoenix) and centered around a series of thermal hot springs etched into cacti-cloaked splendor.

The wellness-driven retreat is an idyllic duet of relaxation and adventure, the former underscored by long soaks in the cascading, mineral-rich springs, which Native Americans have used for millennia to alleviate aches and revitalize the skin. The adventure aspect comes in the form of a Via Ferrata cable climbing course. Over multiple hours, you’ll scale the mountainous terrain,

an adrenaline-packed affair of frightening foot-wedging, suspension-bridge-crossing, “don’t look down” moments, and, ultimately, great accomplishment.

Between these two extremes are desert hikes, horseback riding, guided archery, pickleball, yoga, meditation, soul-enriching spa treatments, and more. Books and telescopes offer in-room entertainment, with the likes of televisions and Bluetooth speakers intentionally absent to promote digital detox.

Days are structured around three memorable meals, featuring just-harvested ingredients from the on-site organic farm and greenhouse where 500-plus varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and florals prosper. Dining and most activities are bundled into the Castle Hot Springs’ rates, meaning there’s no reason to leave the property and every reason to simply—and completely—leave the outside world behind. (castlehotsprings.com)

ENCHANTMENT RESORT The landscapes of Sedona are among America’s most breathtaking. The drama of high-rising, red-rock earth colliding with old-growth forest unfolds as cinematic montages, intended for veneration and exploration. Accomplish both at Enchantment Resort, a casita-style property set within the splendor of Boynton Canyon. Here, the rugged landscapes and glowing sandstone take center stage, with wow-factor views from the swimming pool, central firepits, restaurants, and select room terraces.

A new Trail House is home base for outdoor adventure, with a team of experts coordinating guided and self-led endeavors in mountain biking and hiking among 300 miles of scenic trails. The truth is you don’t need to go far to find the best viewpoints—many are accessible from short- to medium-length trails that commence right on property.

Pause in between Red Rock Country’s active pursuits to embrace Enchantment’s well-being activities, which include chakra balancing, qigong, Vinyasa yoga, and lectures

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Clockwise from above: Browse sculpture gardens, do yoga, learn about the power of crystals, relax in posh digs, and experience sound healing, all at L’Auberge de Sedona.

L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA Sedona’s spiritual side comes into focus at L’Auberge de Sedona, a serene waterfront resort that homes in on the metaphysical and self-reflection through extensive programming. Sixtytwo luxury cottages and 21 lodge-style guest rooms span a stunning swathe of verdant forest, intersected by the rushing waters of Oak Creek and peppered with colossal sculptures curated by the renowned Goldenstein Gallery.

The soothing accommodations serve as elegant sanctuaries, some featuring spacious wooden decks and outdoor cedar showers. Meanwhile, ubiquitous artworks invite pause and provoke contemplation.

Instructor-led classes suitable for all levels tap into Sedona’s magnetism, both the tangible and intangible.

Look forward to transformative experiences in sound and energy healing, stargazing, astrology, meditation, and more. The property’s world-class L’Apothecary Spa also plays a large part in the greater wellness ethos, offering standout treatments like the Desert Flower Massage and the Arizona Sunset Body Scrub. At the Blending Station, guests are encouraged to craft their own products from an assortment of native herbs, oils, botanicals, and essential oils.

A short walk away discover Sedona’s premier art galleries, eclectic boutiques, trippy crystal shops, and famed restaurant scene. Slightly farther afield are opportunities for extreme outdoor pursuits and the chance to solidify your connection with nature and self. (lauberge.com)

about Sedona’s powerful vortex energy. By night, indulge in elevated Southwestern cuisine at Che Ah Chi, the resort’s signature restaurant that incorporates locavore ingredients into modern American fare. Menus vary, but a recent dinner included foraged mushroom gnocchi with white asparagus and grilled bison tenderloin with regionally harvested wheat berries and baby chard. (enchantmentresort.com) PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | MAY 2022

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For a chic yet cozy stay in Scottsdale, check into the Andaz, which boasts modern, whitewashed buildings and great communal spaces.

ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & BUNGALOWS Art, nature, and style also unite at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, which channels America’s mid-century modern art movement at the foothills of the iconic Camelback Mountain.

The interiors of the white-washed, campus-style resort draw inspiration from Sedona’s 1950s desert art scene, playing out as colorful textiles and folk art that pop against the rust-hued landscape.

All rooms and suites boast private patios, some with firepits, some with outdoor showers, all with ample space and cozy seating.

The central Turquoise Pool welcomes guests to repose and pose across a sun-drenched expanse of 13 private cabanas, myriad loungers,

and a snazzy pool bar that serves epic frozen cocktails. Meanwhile, Weft & Warp Art Bar & Kitchen delivers the apex of contemporary Sonoran cuisine from a jewel-box exhibition kitchen that would make Thomas Keller jealous.

At the 12,000-square-foot Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary unwind through treatments steeped in tradition and indigenous ingredients and recharge with instructor-led boot camps, power circuit training, full-body HIIT workouts, or solo time in the 24-hour fitness center. When you wish to venture outside of this urban-desert retreat, complimentary house cars are available for jaunts into historic Old Town Scottsdale as well as nearby art galleries and restaurants. (andazscottsdale.com) «

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The former “Bank of Presidents” is reinvented as a hotel whose currency is design

By Daphne Nikolopoulos

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Glimpses of the Riggs Washington DC hotel, clockwise from top left: The Silver Lyan cocktail bar; the lobby; Café Riggs; the Riggs Suite; a First Lady Suite; Ceres Joker cocktails.

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hink “bank” and a few images come to mind: vaults, coffered ceilings, teller cages, and acres of dark wood. It’s the design aesthetic of old money, and it’s given even more gravitas when the clients are U.S. presidents.

Such is the history of the Riggs Washington DC hotel (riggsdc.com), housed in the 1891 landmarked building that was once home to the capitol’s Riggs National Bank, which handled the finances of 23 presidents. This illustrious heritage did not go unnoted by Lore Group creative director Jacu Strauss, who helmed the property’s reimagining. Strauss preserved many of the original features of the Richardsonian Romanesque Revival building—one of few remaining in the city—including the iconic barrelvaulted lobby and coffered ceilings.

Nods to the building’s past life are everywhere: a reception area recalls a teller window; decorative safes house minibars and, well, safes; and a giant medallion of the Goddess of Money looms in the lobby.

One can even strike cocktail gold in the original bank vault, now transformed into subterranean bar Silver Lyan (silverlyan.com), undoubtedly one of Riggs’ high points.

Mr Lyan (real name Ryan Chetiyawardana), of White Lyan and Dandelyan in London, has to be one of the most creative mixologists on the planet. Mr Lyan interprets a place’s history and culture into concoctions that have to be sipped to be believed. An example: While you wait for your Ceres Joker, the server brings you a

masked-bear figurine holding a helium balloon. The bear sways creepily until the Macallan- and sloe gin– based cocktail arrives. The server sets the string alight and the balloon detonates, releasing the scent of gunpowder into the drink. There are less dramatic ways to deliver a smoky cocktail, but where’s the fun in that?

Riggs’ 181 guest rooms are modern interpretations of the early-twentieth-century style that informed the original building. The suites are inspired by first ladies, an inspiration that came to Strauss following a private tour of the White House. “I chose four lesserknown first ladies, but each had strong minds with regards to the atmosphere and culture they wanted to create in the White House,” he says. “I tapped into these legacies in an abstract way, to avoid creating a museum-like interior.”

Like all interiors, it’s the small details that, when taken together, make a big statement. For instance, Strauss created “trophy cabinets” in Silver Lyan, displaying trophies women have received for such quirky things as a tractor-driving competition. He reiterated the building’s heritage through framed checks from Riggs National Bank (some more than 120 years old), which he’d collected over the years and installed on the wall behind the reception desk.

“Riggs came with a rich history from its time as a bank during the golden ages and the architectural expression that came with it,” Strauss says. “I wanted to contrast this with aspects that were more playful [and] surprising moments throughout the hotel.” «

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From above, the Rainbow River Springs in the tiny town of Dunnellon, west of Ocala, look unreal, appearing as a shimmering watercolor mirage in the midst of a pristine, almost prehistoric, setting. Live oak and abundant shrub densely frame and reflect off crystal water that sparkles a light Caribbean-blue close to shore. As the terrain steepens and becomes rocky, the water intensifies to turquoise, cerulean, and dark navy. Below the surface, visibility seems to go on forever, providing a clear view of blue crabs, snapping turtles, and schools of sunfish as they go about their day.

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FLORIDA’S WATER WOES SPRING TO LIFE IN A NEW DOCUMENTARY PRODUCED BY KENT ANDERSON

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Inset: Gainesvillebased photographer/ cinematographer Tessa Skiles, the director of photography for The Water State, captured underwater environments like this view of Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest. Opposite page: The crew, from left: Kent Anderson, Samantha Cerny Anderson, Brent Fannin, David Cobiella, Tessa Skiles, Tyler Parker, and Will Fritz.

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“THE FIRST TIME I SAW THE SPRINGS, I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE.”

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including the American alligator, Florida deer, cormorant, turtles, and manatees. People—though latecomers in the history of the springs—also depend on the seemingly unlimited supply of fresh water bubbling from the state’s vast underground aquifer as a source of drinking water and a playground for snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving. But few understand the lurking dangers threatening the health and beauty of the state’s 1,000-plus artesian springs.

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In a relatively short amount of time, chemical runoff and over-pumping have poisoned some of the springs, rendering them dank, drained pools of algae and muck. The remaining healthier sites are on the same course, according to Brent Fannin, a passionate advocate of the springs and recipient of the inaugural $25,000 Natural Florida Film Grant awarded by the newly formed Project Paradise Film Fund, a Palm Beach nonprofit working in conjunction with the Community Foundation for Palm

Florida’s precious—and threatened—waterways include (clockwise from left) Devil’s Eye Spring at the Ichetucknee River; Seven Sisters Spring at the Chassahowitzka River; and the Rainbow River.

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Fannin, a resident of Gainesville and frequent visitor to all of the state’s springs, is direct in his pitch to preserve the precious ecosystem.

When viewers watch his 10-minute documentary, entitled The Water State, he wants them to “cry, freak out, and be moved to action.” One of the words he focuses on in the film is “extinct,” he adds, “because that’s what will happen to these springs and our drinking water

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will be gone. We’ve been abusing our national resources and we will feel the consequences.”

Human development is the primary cause of the destruction of the springs, according to a report by the nonprofit Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute, which is dedicated to documenting the health of the springs and educating the public. The report notes that while the flow rate, mineral content, and geography of the springs varies from region to region, nearly all the sites are suffering from impacts related to development and increased pollution. The potential damage affects 53 counties and more than 42,000 miles.

Fannin created his own nonprofit, Keepers of the Springs, in 2019 with his friend, David Cobiella, to organize clean-up efforts at the

springs. He believes his documentary is another avenue to further increase public awareness statewide. “The first time I saw the springs, I was blown away by how beautiful they are,” he says. “Whenever I take people there, I ask them if they know that Florida has the highest concentration of freshwater springs in the world, and 90 to 95 percent have no idea.”

But this interesting fact aside, Fannin says it’s more important to understand that the springs are an indicator of the health of the aquifers, the source of 90 percent of our drinking water.

Telling the story through a visual medium like a documentary allows visitors to see the stunning beauty of this necessary resource, as well as the effects of human abuse.

Project Paradise Film Fund is the brainchild

of Palm Beach native Kent Anderson. After working with GEOS Foundation to produce a short film in Mozambique about rhinoceros counter-poaching operations, he began thinking about pairing his skills in filmmaking with philanthropy and conservation.

“When I met with this group of like-minded individuals here in Palm Beach [including sister Bettina Anderson], I realized we have our own conservation needs and stories in our backyard that need to be told,” Anderson says.

“I pitched the idea to do these film grants and we started Project Paradise.”

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concerns. Together, they narrowed down the initial 60 submissions for the inaugural grant. “It was close,” says Anderson. “We had so many great pitches and we hope these applicants will apply again because we want to eventually produce several films a year.”

A few factors tipped the scale in Fannin’s favor. “It was achievable,” Anderson notes, because it didn’t involve waiting for a particular season or hunting for a rare species. But it was the strength of Fannin’s conviction that stood out in the final group of five finalists. “He was very passionate and knowledgeable and had a clear vision about what he wanted to do,” Anderson says. “He also had a fantastic story.”

Kilo Content, founded by Anderson and his partner (and now wife) Samantha Cerny, provided production assistance, but Fannin wrote the script and directed the documentary. He also tapped Gainesville freelance underwater cinematographer and photographer Tessa Skiles to film it. She served as director of photography and operated the camera for all of the underwater shots, while Palm Beacher Will Fritz operated the camera for aboveground shots. With the team complete, they set out for a marathon three-day session last December, visiting and filming at 10 of the state’s springs, ranging from relatively healthy to what Fannin calls “dead.”

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Clockwise from above: The Project Paradise committee includes (clockwise from standing, left) Kent Anderson, Bettina Anderson, Lauren Wynns, Stacey Leuliette, and Samantha Cerny Anderson; softshell turtles abound in the Florida springs; juvenile Florida gar at Bronson Blue Springs.

Skiles went into each spring, opting to free dive instead of using scuba gear for two reasons. First, traveling without gear meant the team could move quickly without encumbrances. Second, free diving creates a smaller underwater profile, so there is less risk of disturbing the wildlife. In the healthier springs, Skiles says she saw incredible biodiversity. But appearances are deceiving. “Just because the water is clear doesn’t mean it’s good quality,” she adds. Nitrogen and other unseen chemicals are still present. Sometimes, Skiles says, she emerged “very itchy” after being underwater. “I also got an ear infection that I still haven’t recovered from.” A few of the springs were

downright nasty. “Methane gas is trapped underneath the layers of mud and algae, and the smell is unbelievable,” she says.

Skiles has her own history with conservation, something she says she was born to do.

Her father, renowned underwater cinematographer and photographer Wes Skiles, was filming bull sharks for National Geographic in 2010 off the coast of Boynton Beach when he was found dead on the reef. “From a very young age, I had the drive to educate people about the environment,” she says. “When my father died, I was 17 and the need to carry on his legacy increased; it fueled the fire.” She reinstated her father’s production company,

Karst, and now operates it as her own.

Equally passionate about the worsening condition of the springs, she and Fannin agree that change ultimately has to come from state government and voters need to make their voice heard at the ballot box. “I would love the governor to see this,” Fannin says. “I’d be honored if state representatives took 10 minutes to watch it. If it doesn’t move them, then I either didn’t do my job or they have hearts of steel.”

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“I REALIZED WE HAVE OUR OWN CONSERVATION NEEDS AND STORIES IN OUR BACKYARD THAT NEED TO BE TOLD.”

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The film puts a spotlight on the health of Florida’s springs including the Suwannee River’s Hidden Springs (above) and Dead River Rise (below) at the confluence with the Alapaha River. Opposite page: Manatees such as this calf at the Chassahowitzka River are threatened by human development and increased pollution.

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help Fannin distribute and promote the film via YouTube, social media, and other film festivals and also make it available on the Project Paradise Film Fund YouTube channel. “We’re not trying to make money. We’re just trying to get as many eyes as possible on the film,” he adds. “Eventually, we want to tell hundreds of short stories to provide a bigger picture of what’s going on in the state.”

Short documentaries are the most effective way to accomplish this, Anderson believes, because people don’t want to take the time to watch longer educational films. “If you can’t make your point in 10 minutes, you risk losing people’s interest.”

Anderson, Fannin, and Skiles are not blind to the fact that Florida development has been fast-tracked for decades and the state’s population only continues to grow, presenting them with an uphill battle against corporate interests and profit. But they believe improved farming methods, along with individual and corporate responsibility are all possible. “I’m putting all my heart and soul into this,” Fannin says. “2022 is our opportunity because it’s an insanely big voting year in the state.”

Promoting public awareness through education is a start, Anderson says, but ultimately seeing is believing. He hopes the powerful and direct message of the documentary will inspire people to do just that. “For people who have never been to the springs, I hope they go, because if you see them, you want to preserve them.” «

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The Flamingo Grill’s Horace Henry showcases citrus flavors and smoke elements in the Last Flight (left) and Lady Sour (right).

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COCKTAIL CULTURE IS ALIVE AND WELL AT SOME OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S BEST BARS, WHERE MIXOLOGISTS ARE SERVING UP FUN CLASSICS, MODERN REVAMPS, AND INNOVATIVE LIBATIONS

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FLAMINGO GRILL Citrus and smoke take center stage in these two creations from Horace Henry, lead bartender at the Flamingo Grill at The Boca Raton. Henry puts a tangerine twist on the Whiskey Sour in his Lady Sour, which also features WhistlePig Rye Whiskey, Mandarine Napoléon (a blend of mandarins and cognac), mole bitters, egg white, lemon, and honey in lieu of simple syrup. He smokes the glass over wood chips to build a nice aroma and ambience before straining everything into the glass and garnishing with a peg of tangerine and a drizzle of honey. Henry remixes another standard in the Last Flight, which introduces blood orange juice into a Paper Plane. Dolin Vermouth, Aperol, and bourbon round out the flavors, and a charred orange segment releases a sweet smell to prime your palate for the first sip. (thebocaraton.com)

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D E AT H OR GLORY If Gomez and Morticia Addams are ever in need of a nightcap, Death or Glory is the place for them. This tropical bar with an edge specializes in creative craft cocktails and boasts a massive rum collection, a few of which are showcased in the bar’s signature Stop Making Sense. Three varieties—Copalli White Rum, Plantation Pineapple Rum, and Smith & Cross—come together with house-made grenadine, pineapple juice, orgeat, muddled cucumber, bitters, and salt. It’s all strained into a pearl diver glass and finished with fresh mint, a cucumber rose, and a swizzle stick depicting a skull and a raven. If rum’s not your thing, then opt for the Big Boy Man Glass, a spin on a Manhattan with cherry-forward Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, shiitakemushroom-infused whiskey, a bitters blend, and lemon. Bar manager Kristen Shaneyfelt explains that, given the amount of people who have lost their sense of smell and taste in recent years, she wanted to incorporate drinks with bold, sharp flavors onto the cocktail menu. This umami-rich drink is sure to resurrect those taste buds. (deathorglorybar.com)

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Kristen Shaneyfelt whips up Death or Glory’s signature Stop Making Sense cocktail (inset) and the Big Boy Man Glass (opposite page, bottom left), an umamiforward riff on a Manhattan.

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Brian Southard prepares the Scorpion Bowl at Topside at the Beacon, part of the Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street dining complex. This classic cocktail dates back to 1946 and features a flaming lime as garnish.

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TOPSIDE AT T H E BEACON Nothing gets a party started like a little bit of fire. At least, that’s part of the appeal of the communal Scorpion Bowl cocktail at Topside at the Beacon, a rooftop spot famous for its tropical drinks and waterfront view. Brian Southard, bar lead at Topside, crafts this legendary libation using a mix of Jamaican rum, cognac, housemade orgeat, and lime, orange, guava, and passion fruit juices. He tops that with Angostura Bitters, blanc de blancs bubbles, and some fresh lime juice before taking that halved lime and lighting it on fire using rum and lime zest as kindling. (topsidejupiter.com)

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LE BAR À VIN Two-tone cocktails can have a big visual impact. Le Bar à Vin is known for slinging sophisticated sips in a high-class, high-energy setting, and the Final Chukker is no exception. Bar manager and mixologist Jean Pierre Torrealba builds the base of the drink by combining equal parts Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Liqueur, fresh lime juice, and High Goal Gin, which has roots in Wellington thanks to co-founders Nic Roldan, Matti Anttila, and Diego Urrutia. The purple punch comes courtesy of a floater of butterflypea-blossom-infused gin, while a lime twist and rosemary sprig bring a touch of green. (lebarpalmbeach.com) 74

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Cocktails such as Jean Pierre Torrealba’s the Final Chukker complement the chic vibe at Le Bar à Vin, which often hosts live music.

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Inset and opposite page, top right: Alex Protzer tops the Avalon with edible flowers, sassafras bark, and brûléed peach.

All other images on opposite page: Gabriel Prado’s Indigo Fairy includes Waterloo Gin from Treaty Oak Distilling in Texas.

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SASSAFRAS Alex Protzer serves up a Southern Sour in the Avalon, an easy-drinking cocktail that celebrates the root beer flavors of sassafras. She infused Redemption Bourbon with sassafras bark, clove, star anise, and cinnamon sticks before combining it with house-made sour mix, sassafras simple syrup, bitters, some brûléed peach, and egg white.

She reverse dry shakes everything before double-straining into a coupe glass and garnishing with sassafras bark, a peach slice, and edible flowers from Swank Farm. These aromatic garnishes set you up for that first taste, notes Protzer. Her colleague, Gabriel Prado, also utilized fragrant finishes in his Indigo Fairy, a lavender martini that he enjoys making for serious gin drinkers. Prado primes his coupe glass with house-made lavender butterfly pea syrup (which lends the drink its distinct hue) and a spritz or two of essence of orange. He adds lavender-forward Waterloo Gin to a separate vessel, as well as sweet white vermouth and two drops of Herbsaint (an anise-flavored liqueur). He stirs those ingredients with ice before straining them into a coupe glass and finishing the drink with some expressed lemon peel and a lavender sprig. (sassafraswpb.com) « PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | MAY 2022

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Two Palm Beach newcomers host a charitable dinner party aboard their yacht and share their passion for the water with guests

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Marsha Serlin and Jerry Sloan await the arrival of their Ultimate Dinner Party guests on board their yacht, the MTL.

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arefoot is best,” the invite for Marsha Serlin and Jerry Sloan’s Ultimate Dinner Party suggested.

Yet shod or not, nothing was ordinary for the couple’s elegant evening to support Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) aboard MTL, their 112-foot, tri-deck Ocean Alexander 34R. Their gathering was one of many taking place that night, with funds benefiting the organization’s mission to help keep families safe, strong, and together.

Serlin—who serves as CEO of United Scrap Metal, a top industrial recycling company she launched in 1978 with $200 and a rental truck—says the “barefoot is best” prompt was born out of practicality and safety. “We didn’t want anyone falling down, and they all listened,” she says. “The women wore beautiful dresses, but no shoes. We had so much fun.”

Indeed, Serlin, Sloan, and their 10 guests—none of whom they’d met before—were laughing so hard by dinner’s end that they remained in the yacht’s dining room despite musical lures of the band Euphoria performing covers from Van Halen to Frank Sinatra on the upper deck, where dessert finally was served.

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Delray Sands Resort in Highland Beach, crafted the four-course meal. King began with a mixed seafood ceviche and progressed to calabaza squash gnocchi, followed by Texas Wagyu and Caribbean lobster. The meal concluded with a trio of desserts.

The three-hour affair would’ve lasted even longer if rough waves hadn’t doused the hosts’ plan to take the yacht on a short cruise. But the evening’s quickly forged friendships have endured. “I cannot wait until the next time we have dinner together,” Serlin says. “They were all adventurous and willing to do something different.”

So were Serlin and Sloan, for whom this was their first “fancy schmancy” affair hosted on their five-year-old yacht, MTL, which Serlin named for the lucrative business that enabled her to buy it. “We’re down-to-earth and no fuss,” Serlin notes. “We’d never had waiters in tuxedos on the boat before.”

Their leap began with an invite from Jim and Gaye Engel, longtime friends and honorary chairs for the Ultimate Dinner Party. Over dinner at the Chicago luxury high-rise where they both live, the Engels made a case for Serlin and Sloan to get involved with CHS and this beloved event. “Jimmy knew how to twist my arm,” Serlin says of his pitch for the charity.

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Inset: The tablescape featured red rose centerpieces from Love’s Flower Shop, porcelain pagoda napkin holders, and origami napkin arrangements.

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It’s like having a luxurious apartment on the water. The only difference is that it moves, so if you don’t like your neighbors, you just leave.”

—Marsha Serlin

Inset: Mixed seafood ceviche Opposite page, from top: The place setting; Chad Hoeft, Trish Donnelley, and Dave Ober.

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Community Chest. Since that night, Serlin has donated generously to Children’s Home Society of Florida, too.

“We help families in crisis before they’re forced to relinquish their children to foster care,” says Loren Young, CHS’s special events manager.

Among the charity’s biggest fundraisers, the annual Ultimate Dinner Party has raised more than $4.5 million over the past 29 years. For the 2021 event, nine homes, including MTL, were matched with top-tier chefs from local country clubs and restaurants. All of the guests started at one private residence for pre-dinner cocktails before splintering off into their smaller groups.

Serlin and Sloan moved to Palm Beach two years ago, drawn by its beautiful surroundings, fine eateries, and “very giving people.” The couple still have two smaller yachts—Thumbs Up and Two Thumbs Up—that are docked in Chicago for cruising the Great Lakes. MTL is their only home in Florida, and the charity’s first yacht in many years was a hot ticket, Young says.

“People are amazed we have a dining room that seats 10,” Serlin says of the five-bedroom, 10-bath “boat” where they live seven to eight months out of the year. “It’s like having a luxurious apartment on the water. The only difference is that it moves, so if you don’t like your neighbors, you just leave.”

While Serlin credits “a lot of wine and a dry sense of humor” as secrets to an event’s success, she and Sloan proved to be consummate hosts. Their oval dining table was conducive to conversation and featured centerpieces of 8-inch-high red roses from Love’s Flower Shop

of West Palm Beach. “I love color but also wanted people to see the person across from them,” Serlin says. Porcelain pagoda napkin holders were used as ornamentation on each plate, and the ship’s “detailoriented” chief steward created the origami napkin arrangements.

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From top: Chef James King’s Texas Wagyu and Caribbean lobster; Dave Ober, Trish Donnelley, and Chad Hoeft. Opposite page: The evening’s festivities—all to benefit Children’s Home Society of Florida—ended with live entertainment on the upper deck, Champagne, and a trio of desserts.

jumped into the Jacuzzi with their clothes on.”

Boats have long been a shared love for Serlin and Sloan, who met through Serlin’s sister and brother-in-law (a boyhood pal of Sloan’s) in Chicago in 1993. “One of the first things I asked was, ‘How big is your boat?’” Serlin recalls. When she learned it was only 22 feet, she informed him that wouldn’t do. “I’m a water baby, and if he wasn’t, we couldn’t be together.”

Sloan pointed to a boat at a bridge and said, “Will that be big enough?” Serlin replied that yes, that would work.

“A beautiful blonde, you can’t mess that up,” says Sloan, a retired motor fuel distributor. “But as we got to know each other, we learned of our mutual interests. I was a water baby when she told me I was.”

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of two, she juggled three jobs, couldn’t always pay her bills, and had her car repossessed and her house foreclosed. “Life wasn’t good, but those times make you stronger. You take care of yourself no matter what—a gift I got without knowing it.”

Serlin remade herself via recycling after finding she could support her young children by gathering scrap from alleys and manufacturers. “I just fell into the scrap metal business and built my wealth by knocking on doors,” she says.

Her philanthropy stems from that drive. “I had a hard start to my career, so I want to help others with similar challenges.”

Following a successful first go, Serlin and Sloan would be open to hosting another Ultimate Dinner Party in the future. But there are other benefits, too. Their dinner aboard the MTL “not only made people into boaters, but now they want to go on trips with us,” says Serlin.

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while dating post-divorce in the late 1970s. “I love the water,” she says.

“No matter how hard I worked, from Saturday afternoon till Sunday night I’d be on vacation, just a half hour from the office. The water is so peaceful and serene, and if the boat rocks it puts you to sleep.”

Now the couple lives on water almost year-round. She says they love not only traveling but never having to unpack. “We’ll wake up the next day at the most beautiful island in the Bahamas. It’s magical.”

Work is still a priority for Serlin, who takes Zoom calls and more from her floating office, reporting everywhere from Maine to the Bahamas, Chicago to Canada. “I never see myself not working,” she says.

“I created the company, so it’s my baby, and I can’t ever abandon it.”

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Craving Grandma’s Sunday sauce? What about a tried-and-true tiramisu or some bliss-inducing burrata? The flavors of Southern Italy can now be found in Manalapan, at Polpo Palm Beach inside the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Polpo, which translates to octopus, is the creation of Ron Rosa, a native of Calabria, Italy, who operates the original Polpo in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Palm Beach outpost pairs some of the eatery’s most lauded dishes with local seafood gems and seasonal specials.

“The ingredients speak for themselves,” says Tito Rodriguez, the Eau’s assistant general manager and vice president of food and beverage. Rodriguez notes that Polpo is upscale yet approachable, a spot where families can come together to experience highend dining in a relaxed setting.

Menu highlights range from the namesake grilled octopus with cannellini beans and arugula to pastas such as linguine con vongole and classics like chicken Milanese.

Polpo is one of many new culinary concepts at the Eau, which also include an ice cream shop, a coffee bar with Oceana Coffee, and a sushi bar with omakase offerings. (eau palmbeach.com) —Mary Murray

COURTESY OF THE EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA

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There are certain foods we dream about and indulge in again and again, but what are the cravings of those who cook for a living? We asked local chefs and restaurateurs to reveal the dishes they can’t get enough of.

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Lisabet Summa, Big Time Restaurant Group Craves: Veggie grain bowl, Hive Bakery & Café, West Palm Beach “This is my favorite spot for a vegetarian lunch. The bowl has Anson Mills brown rice, red quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, feta for protein, and mint leaves for additional flavor—lots of low-glycemic carbs along with fiber and vitamins. It’s perfect if you’re on the move during the day and want something healthy to grab and go.” (hivebakeryandcafe.com)

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Vaughan Dugan, Kapow! Noodle Bar, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton Craves: Filet mignon carpaccio, MIA Kitchen & Bar, Delray Beach “When my wife and I get a night off from raising our 6-year-old, we visit chef Jason Binder at MIA Kitchen.

We always start with the filet mignon carpaccio. He sources the best meat available, which is paramount with any good carpaccio. The crispy fried capers and toasted crumbs give it great texture, and the celery leaf adds a little brightness.” (mia.kitchen)

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Trinnette Morris, Trindy Gourmet, West Palm Beach Craves: Oxtail and grits, Big John’s Eatery, West Palm Beach “Big John’s is the only place where I’ve ever thought his grits were better than mine.

They’re thick, creamy, and delicious. The oxtail is seasoned to perfection, just like grandma would make—fork tender, simple, and straightforward. You can have them for brunch on Saturday and Sunday, but make sure you get there early before they sell out.” (bigjohnseatery.com) AB

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We have customers in common, and I first went there with some of them many years ago. The best way to serve wahoo is rare or medium rare, and the pleasant smokiness of the dish is a great contrast with the raw texture of the fish, [which is] perfectly complemented by pickled onions.” (thegrovedelray.com)

Julien Gremaud, Avocado Grill, West Palm Beach, Avocado Cantina, Palm Beach Gardens Craves: Zucchini carpaccio, Café Sapori, West Palm Beach “Café Sapori makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door—it’s upscale dining without being pretentious.

They take basic ingredients and elevate them to create an incredibly flavorful dish. Zucchini is my favorite vegetable, and their treatment of it is light, fresh, and healthy.” (cafesaporicorp.com)

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SAKE Pairing sake with food takes many wine connoisseurs into unknown territory. We asked Art Piyavichayanon, owner of The Sea Southeast Asian Kitchen & Sushi Bar in Delray Beach, for guidance in navigating his extensive menu and robust sake list. (theseaasianbistro.com) —M.S.

The Dish: Filet Mignon Massaman The Sake: Sayuri Nigori Sake Behind the Pairing: “This grilled 8-ounce filet mignon is served with potato croquettes, tempura brussels sprouts, and cucumber slaw. I pair it with Sayuri Nigori Sake, an unfiltered sake with notes of cream, cherry blossom, and white grape.

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The Dish: Hong Kong–style Chilean Sea Bass The Sake: Bunraku Sake Behind the Pairing: “We steam the fish with fresh ginger, garlic spinach, scallions, leeks, shiitake mushrooms, and an umami soy broth. Bunraku Sake [has] intense notes of apple and poached pear with floral undertones. Rich and lush, with additional flavors of ripe melon and a hint of nuttiness, it pairs well with sashimi, seasoned foods, and steamed or grilled fish.”

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The Dish: Gai Yang Chicken The Sake: Oze No Yukidoke Sake Behind the Pairing: “This roasted, organic half-chicken is served with turmeric rice, fried shallots, cilantro, jalapeño lime sauce, spicy tamarind, and cucumber mango slaw. It goes very well with Oze No Yukidoke Sake, a light-bodied sake with hints of wet stone and a super dry finish that pairs with fried foods, orange chicken, and meat and seafood options.”

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

Dinner entree under $10 Most entrees $10-$25 Most entrees $25 or more

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 AQUA GRILLE Savor coastal cuisine in beach house– inspired environs. 14121 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach (aquagrillejuno.com) $$ AVOCADO GRILL Chef Julien Gremaud offers flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$ BEACON This waterfront grille boasts Mediterranean dishes with a contemporary American feel. 1107 Lighthouse Rd., Jupiter (thebeaconjupiter.com) $$$ THE BLIND MONK The focus is on wine and small bites at this hip tapas bar. 410 Evernia St. #107, West Palm Beach (theblindmonk.com) $$ BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN Enjoy Floridian cuisine at this seaside gem at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$ CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL Offering pizza, dry-aged steaks, pasta, and seafood. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (citycellarwpb.com) $$ THE COOPER Practicing farm-to-table cooking in PGA Commons. 4610 PGA Blvd. Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (thecooperrestaurant.com) $$ CROSBY KITCHEN & BAR This stylish American bistro offers a Manhattan-meets-Palm Beach vibe. 1406 S. Cypress Drive, Jupiter (crosbykitchenandbar.com) $$ EMBER GRILL For an upscale take on favorites from burgers to steak and even Peking duck, visit this classy restaurant inside The Ray hotel. 233 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (embergrilldelray.com) $$$

ENTRE NOUS BISTRO Home-style cooking commingles with gourmet fare. 123 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (entrenousbistro.com) $$$ GREASE BURGER BAR The high-end burgers elevate pub cuisine to a divine experience. 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (greasewpb.com) $ THE GROVE Northern California’s food and wine culture take center stage at this upscale eatery. 187 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (thegrovedelray.com) $$$ KITCHEN Matthew Byrne opened his family-run eateries to serve sophisticated but not intimidating fare. 319 Belvedere Road #2, West Palm Beach; 5250 Donald Ross Road #100, Palm Beach Gardens (kitchenpb.com) $$$ THE LEOPARD LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT In the Chesterfield Hotel, this unique restaurant and bar offers dishes with English and Asian influences. 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach (chesterfieldpb.com) $$$ MAXWELL’S PLUM The circa-1966 restaurant is revived, with upscale cuisine and cool cocktails. 12300 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington (maxswellsplum.com) $$$ THE OFFICE This hip gastropub offers great comfort food and an impressive craft beer selection. 201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (theofficedelray.com) $$ PALM BEACH BRISKET & BBQ This slow-roasted barbecue joint takes its time to produce quality products. 801 Village Blvd. #307, West Palm Beach (palmbeachbrisketandbbq.com) $$ PELICAN CAFÉ This charming restaurant offers a New England ambience and melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts.

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Zipitios Daphne Nikolopoulos, Editor in Chief Nothing tingles the taste buds like a Tinga D Pollo taco from Zipitios. This Mexican street food classic stars a stewed, shredded chicken in a zesty chili-tomato sauce with just a hint of smokiness, served with traditional accompaniments like queso fresco and salsa verde aioli. You’ll be dining at Grandview Public Market in West Palm Beach, but you’ll swear you’re in Playa del Carmen. (facebook.com/zipitios)

Taco Chula Kristen Desmond LeFevre, Contributing Editor Don’t be deterred by the line at Taco Chula in Palm Beach Gardens—it moves fast—or the lack of places to sit—you’ll wolf down your food so quickly you won’t need a chair. Tucked away in the corner of a sleepy shopping plaza, this neighborhood secret serves up some of the best tacos anywhere. My favorite? It’s a three-way tie between the carnitas, the barbacoa, and the al pastor tacos, all served in double-hulled, handmade, soft corn tortillas. (tacochula.com) Casa Linda Mark Spivak, Wine and Spirits Editor Located in a strip mall in Boynton Beach, Casa Linda is a hidden gem with a well-rounded menu. They serve variations of tacos al carbon, a dish that evolved from fajitas and essentially is an assembled version of that sizzling classic. Tacos al carbon are traditionally filled with steak, but Casa Linda also offers chicken, carnitas, tilapia, or snapper. Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole round out the presentation on handmade corn tortillas. (casalindamexican.com)

Cholo Soy Cocina l Mary Murray, Executive Editor Chef Clay Carnes slings addictive Latin street food at this petite outpost with a vibrant back patio in West Palm’s Antique Row district. Tacos come one per order, so you can savor a variety, from the beloved chancho (smoked pork with pickled pineapple salsa and cholo sauce), to tempura fried fish with the same toppings as the chancho, to short rib with spicy mayo, green papaya, and queso fresco. Be sure to ask about the daily vegetarian taco—brussels sprouts and cauliflower are often in rotation— and order the yuca fries on the side. (cholosoycocina.com)

PROPER GRIT Using only local ingredients, this gastropub in The Ben hotel pays homage to Old Florida. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach (propergrit.com) $$$ REBEL HOUSE An eclectic atmosphere and fun menu make Rebel House a favorite. 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (rebelhouseboca.com) $$ RESTAURANT 44 Creative, award-winning cuisine and contemporary classics served in a sleek, updated

setting. Palm Beach Towers, 44 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach (restaurant44palmbeach.com) $$$ RH ROOFTOP The top floor of Restoration Hardware boasts a dazzling dining space. 560 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (restorationhardware.com) $$ SEASPRAY INLET GRILL Ocean views, live entertainment and a seasonal menu. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (seasprayboca.com) $$

SURFSIDE DINER This casual breakfast and lunch spot serves classic comfort food in a diner space. 314 S. County Road, Palm Beach (surfsidediner.com) $ SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach (thecolonypalmbeach.com) $$$ TABLE 26 The perfect spot for both romantic dates and business luncheon meetings. 1700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (table26palmbeach.com) $$$ TA-BOO Ta-boo has been serving American comfort food since 1941, and no one does it better. 221 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (taboorestaurant.com) $$ TROY’S BARBEQUE Locals return for the superior barbecue. 3950 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach; 1920 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (bbqtroys.com) $ TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Featuring food based on founder Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet principles. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 3101 PGA Blvd. #O200, Palm Beach Gardens, in The Gardens Mall; 6000 Glades Road Unit 1015A, Boca Raton, in the Town Center at Boca Raton (truefoodkitchen.com) $$ TUCKER DUKE’S LUNCHBOX Guilty pleasures—like tots topped with pulled pork and creative cheeseburgers—dominate the menu at this Boca lunch spot. 1658 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (tuckerdukes.com) $$ TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE TwentyTwenty does not hold back with its modern cuisine. 141 Via Naranjas, Boca Raton (twentytwentygrille.com) $$$ THE WOODS Tiger Woods’ take on an upscale sports bar presents elevated American cuisine. 129 Soundings Ave., Jupiter (thewoods.tigerwoods.com) $$$

ASIAN AKIRA BACK This hot spot inside The Ray hotel features eclectic Korean-Japanese cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Akira Back. 233 N.E. 2nd. Ave., Delray Beach (akirabackdelray.com) $$ ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites and an array of specialty sushi rolls. 409 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (alleycatboca.com) $$ AROMA INDIAN CUISINE Dinner is popular but the real draw is the daily lunch buffet. 731 Village Blvd. #110, West Palm Beach (aromawestpalmbeach.com) $$ BEG FOR MORE IZAKAYA This eatery introduces Delray Beach to the concept of izakaya, a casual Japanese pub where tapas-style snacks are served to accompany sake. 19 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (561-563-8849) $$ ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (echopalmbeach.com) $$$ IMOTO James Beard–nominated chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and sushi. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (imotopalmbeach.com) $$ INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE Choose from an extensive menu of traditional dishes. 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach (indusdine.com) $$ KAPOW! NOODLE BAR This Asian fusion restaurant provides late-night comfort food with a French-Vietnamese flair. 519 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (kapownoodlebar.com) $$

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DELRAY BEACH MARKET This hot spot has it all, from hip environs to an array of vendors slinging global cuisine, healthy bites, and comfort food. 33 S.E. 3rd Ave., Delray Beach (delraybeachmarket.com) $ GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET This hip food hall has something for everyone, from poke bowls to tacos. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (grandviewpublic.com) $ LOLA 41 This vibrant restaurant bases its menu off of the flavors found along the forty-first parallel. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (lola41.com) $$$ TARU AT SUNDY HOUSE Featuring an international concept menu by chef James Strine. 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (sundyhouse.com) $$$ WAXIN’S Swedish food finds a South Florida home at this sophisticated eatery. 5300 Donald Ross Road Unit 130, Palm Beach Gardens (waxins.com) $$$

FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN ALMOND Presenting classic French comfort food and global-inspired plates. 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (almondrestaurant.com) $$$ CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in the Brazilian Court Hotel (cafeboulud.com) $$ LA NOUVELLE MAISON Savor the light and delicate cooking of chef Gregory Howell. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (lnmbocaraton.com) $$$

Named after Maia—the nurturing Roman earth goddess who oversaw plants and blooms—the month of May always brims with excitement and potential. Whether it’s May Day, Mother’s Day, or the countless other celebratory occasions, raise your glass with a drink spotlighting the juicy, aromatic melon, which comes into season this month. Fragrant and sweet, this luscious fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and betacarotene, especially cantaloupe. Enjoy it at its peak in this lovely elixir. —Jules Aron

Can’t-Elope in Spring Ingredients (makes 1 serving) 2 oz. pressed cantaloupe juice 1 oz. Bianco Vermouth 1/2 oz. St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur 2 oz. sparkling wine 1 oz. sparkling water Add the juice, vermouth, and liqueur to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass and top with the sparkling wine and water. Garnish with a slice of fresh melon or a melon rose.

LE BILBOQUET Visit this chic resto for classic French dishes in upscale environs. 245 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (lebilboquetpb.com) $$$ PARIS IN TOWN, LE CAFÉ This casual outpost offers pastries, crepes, and more. 11460 U.S. Hwy. 1 at PGA Blvd., North Palm Beach (parisintown.com) $ THE PARISIAN This French brasserie presents culinary staples and elegant desserts worth saving room for. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.com) $$ PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$ VINCENT’S BISTRO Chef Vincent Durin boasts more than 30 years of experience in French cuisine. 516 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach (vincentsbistro.com) $$

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

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LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO Presenting creative panAsian plates in sleek surrounds. 1880 Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; 420 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10312 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 204, Wellington; 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (lemongrassasianbistro.com) $$ MALAKOR THAI CAFÉ This Northwood staple offers a colorful setting in which to enjoy Thai classics. 425 25th St., West Palm Beach (malakor.com) $$ NITROGEN BAR, GRILL, AND SUSHI This Jupiter outpost features a speakeasy-style bar, impeccable rolls, and innovative hot dishes. 6779 W. Indiantown Road #18, Jupiter (nitrogenrestaurant.com) $$ RAMEN LAB EATERY Both the noodles and the rich, umami broth are made in-house at this funky ramen joint. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. #114, Delray Beach; 100 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (ramenlabeatery.com) $$ SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE AND HIBACHI A sexy and stylish atmosphere gives way to crowd-pleasing hibachi, sushi rolls, and craft cocktails with an Asian twist. 5970 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton (saikoiboca.com) $$ SUSHI JO American sushi chef Joseph Clark offers a diverse sake collection for a laid-back, cosmopolitan Japanese dining experience. 319 Belvedere Road #112, West Palm Beach; 14261 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; 640 E. Ocean Ave. #4, Boynton Beach (sushijo.com) $$ YAMA Veteran sushi master Kiyonori “Yama-san” Yamamoto prepares Japanese dishes, Korean barbecue, and Thai curries. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave. #110, Delray Beach (yamadelray.com) $$

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ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Anthony’s has expanded beyond Florida with its popular favorites. 1900 Okeechobee Blvd. Suite A-5, West Palm Beach; 2680 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 115 N.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach; 21065 Powerline Road #5A, Boca Raton; 851 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton; 1000 S. State Road 7, Wellington; 2343 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart (acfp.com) $ ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Arturo’s presents authentic flavors of Italy in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (arturosrestaurant.com) $$$ BICE Homemade pastas, excellent service, and tiramisu will make you feel like Italy isn’t so far away. 313 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (bice-palmbeach.com) $$$ BUONASERA RISTORANTE Classic Northern Italian dishes in an intimate setting. 2145 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (buonaserajupiter1993.com) $$$ CAFÉ SAPORI This café’s menu offers classics from every region of Italy. 205 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach (cafesaporicorp.com) $$ CASA D’ANGELO Angelo Elia’s Boca Raton outpost succeeds in every possible way. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (casa-d-angelo.com) $$$ PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | MAY 2022

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CHICKEN LITTLE Michael Salmon’s chickens may be earthbound, but the chef is reaching for greater heights. After working in Manhattan, the classically trained Salmon decided to recapture his childhood love of grilling that he learned from his father and grandfather and share it with diners at FlyBird in Delray Beach.

“Chicken is the one food item people eat most often, and people love the taste of fire,” says Salmon. “The idea was born from

CHLOE’S BISTRO This on-the-boardwalk spot has both Italian and French flair. 6885 S.W. 18th St. Suite B7, Boca Raton (chloesbistro.com) $$ CUCINA PALM BEACH After indulging in classic Italian dishes, clear your table for the nightclub. 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (cucinapalmbeach.com) $$$ ELISABETTA’S This sleek eatery slings up handmade Italian delicacies. 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 201 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach (elisabettas.com) $$ EVO Chef Erik Pettersen is on a mission to re-create the cooking of his Sicilian relatives. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (evoitalian.com) $$ HULLABALOO Hullabaloo is an Italian gastropub with creative cuisine and unique cocktails. 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/hullabaloo) $$ JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Josephine’s creates Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. 5751 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (josephinesofboca.com) $$$ LA MASSERIA The South Florida location of this popular Manhattan restaurant serves authentic Southern Italian plates. 5520 PGA Blvd. Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens (lamasseriapbg.com) $$$ LA SIRENA This Northern Italian beauty focuses on the cooking of the Amalfi Coast. 6316 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (lasirenaonline.com) $$ LOUIE BOSSI’S This beloved addition to the Boca dining scene specializes in sharable Italian favorites. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (louiebossi.com) $$ LYNORA’S A true family affair, Lynora’s excels at modernizing classic Italian dishes. 207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 1548 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (lynoras.com) $$ PREZZO This Italian joint features old favorites alongside modern dishes. 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 5560 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (eatprezzo.com) $$$

the sum total of what I like and what I know people enjoy.”

At FlyBird, he uses a custom-designed grill that burns hardwood and mesquite charcoal. His chickens are free of antibiotics and hormones and are fed a vegan diet. Everything is made in-house every day, down to the potato chips, and the 14-seat restaurant also offers pick-up, delivery, and catering. (flybirdfood.com) —M.S.

RENATO’S Renato’s produces first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (renatospalmbeach.com) $$$ RISTORANTE CLARETTA Classic cuisine is beautifully prepared by this Northern Italian transplant. 1315 S.W. Martin Hwy., Palm City (ristoranteclaretta.com) $$ SIRGAE’S WOOD FIRE PIZZA An open concept kitchen produces the specialty pizzas that can be eaten on-site or ordered for take-out. 437 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach (sirgaeswoodfirepizza.com) $ TREVINI RISTORANTE Trevini serves Northern and Southern Italian dishes with taste and refinement. 223 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (treviniristorante.com) $$$ VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering light and savory Italian delights as well as an impressive wine selection. 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicandangelos.com) $$$

for good food and tequila. 717 Lake Ave., Lake Worth (lospanchoslakeworth.com) $$ PIO PIO Colombian and Peruvian roots come together to create original Latin American eats. 510 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (piopioocean.com) $$ 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) $$ THE WAVE KITCHEN & BAR Situated inside Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s Costa d’Este Resort, The Wave Kitchen & Bar offers fine dining with a decidedly Cuban flair.

3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (costadeste.com) $$$

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ACQUA CAFÉ This chic resto delivers a coastal Italian take on seafood. 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Palm Beach (acquacafepb.com) $$$ THE ATLANTIC GRILLE Located in the Seagate Hotel, this restaurant emphasizes innovative seafood. 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (theatlanticgrille.com) $$$ BENNY’S ON THE BEACH Stop by for a casual beachside dining experience and a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach (bennysonthebeach.com) $$ BOCA LANDING Offering seafood dishes infused with Italian and French roots. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (bocalanding.com) $$$ CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR With a sushi bar, oysters, and a bakery, City Oyster offers options for all tastes. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cityoyster delray.com) $$$

BANKO CANTINA Mexican flavors thrive at this eatery and tequila bar. 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (bankocantina.com) $$ CASA CAÑA A nostalgic atmosphere and an eclectic Latin menu separate Casa Caña from the pack. 377 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter (casacana.com) $$ DON RAMON Open for nearly 30 years, Don Ramon is one of the pioneers to introduce Cuban cuisine to the region. 7101 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (donramonrestaurant.com) $$ DUKE’S TACOS AND MARGS This hot spot makes nontraditional Mexican dishes at an affordable price. 1155 Main St. Suite 120, Jupiter (dukestacos.com) $$ LOS PANCHOS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR This Spanish resto and bar is named after the Mexican symbol

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COPPERFISH KITCHEN Sustainably sourced seafood is the speciality at Copperfish. 5250 Town Center Circle #143, Boca Raton (copperfishkitchen.com) $$$ LIONFISH Committed to sustainability, this chic eatery presents an array of innovative seafood. 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (lionfishdelray.com) $$ LITTLE MOIR’S FOOD SHACK Put on your jeans and enjoy some of the freshest seafood in the area. 103 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 #D3, Jupiter (littlemoirs.com) $$ OKEECHOBEE PRIME SEAFOOD Savor superb ocean products in elegant surroundings. 2888 Shawnee Ave., West Palm Beach (okeeprimeseafood.com) $$$ PB CATCH This contemporary seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Pistache’s Reid Boren and Thierry Beaud.

251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (pbcatch.com) $$ THE SEAFOOD BAR AT THE BREAKERS Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean combine with a menu of global seafood dishes with innovative twists. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$ 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) $$ WATERWAY CAFE Grab a seat at the floating bar to watch the sun set on the Intracoastal. 2300 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (waterwaycafe.com) $$

SMALL PLATES 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 (hmfpalmbeach.com) $$ SALUTE MARKET This upscale hangout offers small plates, salads, and a killer happy hour. 5530 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (salute2u.com) $$ STAGE Through small dishes packed with flavor, Stage presents delicious curries, gluten-free veggie options, and even Korean specialties. 2000 PGA Blvd.

Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (stagepga.com) $$

STEAK HOUSE ABE & LOUIE’S In addition to serving outstanding beef, Abe & Louie’s features classic New England seafood dishes. 2200 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (abeandlouies.com) $$$ AVALON Delivering a metropolitan dining experience in the heart of Atlantic Avenue, Avalon specializes in upscale beef and seafood. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (avalondelray.com) $$$ THE BUTCHER’S CLUB At this high-end steak house inside the PGA National Resort, Top Chef winner

Jeremy Ford creates dishes that truly taste as amazing as they look. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$$ CHOPS LOBSTER BAR The extensive menu is complemented by an equally interesting wine list. 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (buckheadrestaurants.com) $$$ CUT 432 This modern steak house has a hip, highenergy environment. Executive chef and owner Anthony Pizzo pairs his food with excellent wines. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cut432.com) $$$ MEAT MARKET The Palm Beach location of the famed Miami Beach steak house offers a dynamic menu and a sexy ambience similar to its original location. 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach (meatmarket.net) $$$ PALM BEACH GRILL Emphasizing freshness and consistency, the Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers beloved items we have come to expect: ribs, steaks, and seafood. Wine is taken as seriously as the food.

340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (palmbeach grill.com) $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Ruth’s Chris is a classic American dining experience, offering large portions of high-quality ingredients and specialty dishes that echo the restaurant’s New Orleans roots. 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (ruthschris.com) $$$

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friend of mine who worked in the liquor industry was fond of saying that all spirits were basically flavored vodka. While this statement is a gross exaggeration, it contains a grain of truth when it comes to liqueurs and cordials. The infusion process is so simple that it’s easy to concoct your own at home.

Why would you want to make your own liqueurs? One reason is that you can avoid the staggering amount of sugar in some commercial brands. On the low end of the scale, Amaretto contains 3 grams per ounce—roughly the same amount as orange juice. Cointreau comes in at 7.4 and Kahlúa at 11.2. By contrast, most table wines are below 1 gram per ounce.

Another benefit of liqueurs and cordials is their lower alcohol level.

Most brands of vodka, gin, and whiskey are bottled at a minimum of 80 proof, or 40 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Some liqueurs are that high, but many popular brands are not. Baileys Original Irish Cream contains 17 percent, and both Kahlúa and Frangelico weigh in at 20 percent. When you do it yourself, you can control how much alcohol you want in the finished product.

Perhaps the best reason to go solo is that your favorite flavor may be difficult to find or not commercially available. Here are some to try now.

LIMONCELLO: After Campari, limoncello is the most popular liqueur in Italy, and a great deal of it is produced at home according to family recipes. Making it couldn’t be simpler: Infuse the zest from 1012 lemons (without pith) in a liter of vodka and leave it all to marinate

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for three weeks. Add simple syrup to reach the desired sweetness and cut with distilled water for your preferred alcoholic strength.

The result is a perfect afterdinner digestivo.

KAHLÚA: The commercial Concocting liqueurs and cordials at home is a great way to scale back on excess sugar. version is made with Arabica beans, but coffee nerds will want to use their favorite espresso or roasted brew. Most recipes call for first making a simple syrup with coffee and sugar, then adding vanilla extract and your spirit of choice (vodka, white rum, or neutral grain alcohol). Once finished and bottled, it should steep for about a month before drinking.

IRISH CREAM: If you don’t mind the calories, this is the quickest and simplest liqueur to make. Pour heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, a shot of espresso, and several tablespoons of chocolate syrup into a food processor and blend until fully mixed. It will keep well in the refrigerator for several months.

LYCHEE: Lychees come into season later in May and can be picked or purchased at several local farms. You can make a liqueur by steeping the fruit in vodka with lime juice and simple syrup for three to four weeks.

If you find it too sweet, don’t fret—you can also use the liqueur to make any number of delicious cocktails, from martinis to tropical drinks.

CRÈME DE MENTHE: Making your own crème de menthe allows you to avoid the artificial flavorings and colorings that plague commercial brands. In a sealed mason jar, infuse vodka with fresh mint leaves for 48 hours. Concoct a basic simple syrup with water and granulated sugar, add it to the infusion, and let it sit for another day.

Strain out the mint through a cheesecloth, bottle the liqueur, and store it under a tight seal in a cool, dark place. It should last up to a year and provide pleasure as a cocktail component or an after-dinner libation. «

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Jennifer Arteaga, principal designer of Jennifer Lynn Interior Design, did the only thing she could when she ran into a wall while renovating this Jupiter kitchen—she knocked it down.

Removing the wall between the living room and kitchen instantly made the space feel more open and left room for the installation of a chic and functional island.

That functionality was paramount to Arteaga, but it never came at the expense of aesthetic appeal. The end result is an updated look

with timeless design elements and exciting touches, like the glass cabinet underneath the island. The metallic finishes of the counter stools, appliances, hardware, and light fixtures play off of the veined countertops and backsplashes, as well as the dynamic island and bar cabinetry color that holds special significance to the homeowner.

“Our client is a huge Chicago Bears fan,” Arteaga says. “He wanted the navy [blue] island to represent his roots growing up in Chicago.

Being from Chicago and knowing how hard-core Bears fans are, I could relate. He even joked with his wife that the upper cabinets in the bar area should be painted orange. That clearly didn’t fly with either of us.” (jenniferlynnid.com) —Liza Grant Smith PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | MAY 2022

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By Liza Grant Smith PIVOTAL MOMENT Plush with rounded corners and plenty of padding, West Elm’s Cozy swivel chair ($1,099 as shown in performance Coastal linen) is a lounging and lingering destination for all ages. West Elm, West Palm Beach (westelm.com)

COME CLEAN Designer Joy R. Dabill of Joy R. Dabill Interior Design created a space full of Palm Beach personality and an ease of clean that would make any parent proud. “The goal for the room was to have a clean, bright, and colorful place to play,” Dabill says. “I framed prints from one of my Lilly Pulitzer books to create a fun collage as the artwork. The slipcover love seat is made with washable fabric and a custom green welt to tie everything together. The crisp white cotton rug is also washable and soft for children to play on.” Jupiter (joyrossdabill.com)

SPRING FORWARD The strong and sprouting stalk base, which is hand-sculpted by artisans in Mexico out of papier-mâché over a metal frame, makes this Stray Dog Designs’ Ava lamp ($474) an ideal way to brighten up a room. Matilda’s, Stuart (matildaslifestyle.com) KALEIDOSCOPE EFFECT Abstract watercolor fields in bright hues are digitally printed on sun-, rain-, dog-, and childproof yarn to create this pillow ($96) from Annie Selke. Clive Daniel Home, Boca Raton (clivedaniel.com)

SHATTERPROOF SIPPER Who said unbreakable drinkware has to look like something out of a frat house? Juliska’s Amalia acrylic tumblers ($20 each) are truly durable party animals, sporting a polished exterior to befit even the poshest of users.

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STEP UP TO THE PLATE Dive into a pool of vibrant flowers, swirls, and patterned rainbows with French Bull’s Tropic Fantasia dinner plates ($11 each) that won’t break, chip, or fade.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Get your game on with Tizo Design’s updated take on a more cumbersome classic. Made out of acrylic, this backgammon set ($233) is easy to carry and clean should excessive victory celebrations cause spills. Lifestyles Giftware, Boca Raton (lifestylesgiftware.com)

THROW LIGHT ON With knotted tassels for added pizzazz, John Robshaw’s handstitched Sahati cotton throw ($225) is a best seller due, in part, to its soft-as-a-cloud fabric and machine-washability. Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach (pioneerlinens.com)

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Palm Beach architects love designing on a grand scale. While there is no shortage of fine estates on the island, what better way to showcase your design capabilities than with a small stand-alone structure? Pavilions are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also serve a myriad of functions such as providing shade, privacy, and space for outdoor leisure. The pavilions featured here by three prominent Palm Beach architects showcase a variety of styles and exemplify how residents have long immersed themselves within the area’s glorious landscape.

1. MARION SIMS WYETH: NORTON GARDEN HOUSE Before Marion Sims Wyeth designed the Norton Museum of Art, he transformed Ralph and Elizabeth Norton’s house on Barcelona Road in West Palm Beach into a Monterey-style home (now the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens). As part of his 1935 renovation of the home—which was originally designed by Maurice Fatio in 1925—Wyeth added a garden house with the same lacy cast-iron detailing found on the canopy of the terrace.

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2. HENRY HARDING: LOVE TEMPLE Henry Harding drew inspiration from Hubert Robert’s painting The Bathing Pool when he designed the iconic Love Temple at Villa Artemis on North County Road in the 1950s. The classicalmeets-mid-century temple visually connects the pool to the ocean and originally featured a sculpture of the Greek goddess Artemis.

2 3. JOHN VOLK: POPPY PAVILION In 1967, John Volk designed this twentiethcentury chinoiserie-style pool pavilion for Mrs. Tyson Lykes on her Polmer Park property overlooking the Intracoastal. The roof is in the shape of an inverted tulip made of solid lead, and the structure includes other luxe materials such as Italian marble, teak, ebony, and gold leaf.

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Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar co-founder Rocco Mangel became the local face of the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2017, the year after he was formally diagnosed with the disease. A lot has happened since, but for Mangel, 2022 is about exciting new beginnings and an ongoing pursuit of good health.

In February, Team Rocco raised more than $90,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at its annual Walk MS event in West Palm Beach, putting Mangel’s team at more than $1 million over six years, funds that are earmarked for treatment research and the search for a cure. “Medication for MS has increased significantly since I was diagnosed in 2016 because of research the MS Society funded,” says Mangel, 48, whose relapsing-remitting MS is the most common type.

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When he was first diagnosed, Mangel experienced weakness and paralysis, especially on his right side, but has not in recent years. He gets MRIs every year to look for new lesions that indicate a relapse. He also receives an infusion of the drug Tysabri every 30 days.

Mangel doesn’t let MS deter him from a full life, spending quality time with his daughter Charley, 9, and wife, Celeste. He and Celeste are expecting a baby this year. “Just because you have something that affects your life doesn’t mean you have to change it,” he says.

“Life goes on and I’m enjoying it.”

Mangel credits his positivity to his commitment to healthy living. He stopped drinking and smoking, and he actively pursues

a healthy, clean lifestyle. He now exercises nearly every day—climbing 100 or more flights of stairs on his home machine—and likes to eat clean without overindulging.

“I take 15 minutes out of my morning and evening and I put my thoughts together, in a spiritual way, so I can reflect on things,” he says. “I’m not saying this results in perfection, but it calms me.”

Still, he allows for one indulgent habit: “I don’t like ice cream, I love ice cream.” Crank & Boom’s Cookies & Cream flavor is a particular favorite.

Business at Rocco’s Tacos is booming. A Sarasota location is slated to open in December and three more are planned for Florida, with long-range goals of opening restaurants statewide and focusing on expansion in the southeastern United States.

Known for his intensity in the demanding restaurant world, Mangel’s other keys to optimal wellness are letting go and giving back.

“You have to give to get,” he says. He finds joy by spreading a philanthropic mindset and spirit, and he supports a number of other causes, including breast cancer research, Toys for Tots, the American Heart Association, and Girl Scouts of America.

He also seeks to be a resource for those newly diagnosed with MS or their loved ones.

While Mangel can’t speak for everyone and their experience with MS, he shares: “MS comes with what is probably the most misunderstood stigma in medicine. We are very fortunate to be living in the era we are in, where medical advancements have risen in 15 years.

Once people get past the shock, they’ll learn about the medical advances we have today, which helps lessen the impact.”

Mangel welcomes anyone with questions about MS to reach out to him directly at rocco@roccostacos.com. “MS is a ‘snowflake’ disease—I’ve never met two people who have the same exact illness. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m an open book and I’m happy to talk to anyone.” (jointeamrocco.com; nationalmssociety.org) —H.G.

QUEEN OF CLEAN According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, nearly a million Americans live with the nerve-damaging disease; 74 percent are women. Ivy Larson, a North Palm Beach resident, nutritionist, and author of the Clean Cuisine Cookbook, was diagnosed 24 years ago. Larson says she’s kept her symptoms at bay by following two principles: “reduce inflammation and optimize nutrition.” Larson’s lifestyle is consistent with research by Dr. Roy Swank, who discovered that MS patients experienced fewer flare-ups on an anti-inflammatory nutrition plan. The Clean Cuisine plan—developed with Larson’s co-author and husband, Andy, a physician and surgeon—focuses on “food in its 122

most natural and nutrient-dense state, with a heavy emphasis on plant-based ingredients.” Flavorful, whole foods—fresh fruit, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fermented foods—are key components of Larson’s recipes, which are available on the Clean Cuisine website. In January 2020, the Larsons gifted the site to its current curators, Aimee Harris Niedosik and Madison Suttles, who are both experts in autoimmune diseases from personal experience and from their well-known women’s online community, l WANT TO TRY CLEAN CUIAutoimmune Sisters.

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Clockwise from top left: Sira Garib with her daughter, Kaliya; custom creations from Pure Vegan Cakes; Kaliya and Sira with actress, author, and client Tabitha Brown (center).

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When Sira Garib searched the aisles of her local grocery stores for vegan cakes, she found no exciting options and was left with one question: “Who is going to make all my daughter’s cool, custom kiddie cakes?”

The answer came several months later when her husband, Roshan, surprised her with an introductory cake decorating class. Now the owner of Pure Vegan Cakes in West Palm Beach, Garib bakes cakes for her daughter, Kaliya, and also serves South Florida clients with dietary restrictions and allergies.

“I’m blessed to bake for people who have never been able to eat a cake,” Garib says.

Garib knows food is central to any celebration, so she wants everybody to feel special, but it’s also more than that. As Mother’s Day approaches, sharing her kitchen with 4-year-old sous-chef Kaliya is one of Garib’s greatest joys.

The mother-daughter duo plans party themes and molds fondant into delicious masterpieces for clients, who quickly become like family. Tears slid down Garib’s cheeks as she reflected on how special it is that Kaliya, her “smart cookie,” gets to witness these meaningful moments with her.

“It’s that innocent joy in her,” shares Garib. Whether it’s for a tenth birthday or a final lap around the sun, Kaliya approaches each baking project with a first-timer’s delight, which becomes apparent as she joins the conversation.

“I make vegan cupcakes and cakes,” she exclaims, then shares her favorite recipes—red velvet and pistachio. Not yet enrolled in school, Kaliya already has big dreams for herself: Kids Baking Championship, a reality show on the Food Network.

“When we’re in the kitchen, she pretends she’s on the show, running across the kitchen to put something in the fridge,” Garib says, with a laugh. But it’s not all jokes—Garib truly sees a star in her daughter and empowers her every step of the way. (purevegan cakes.com)

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POWER l Protein Move over tofu and tempeh, you’ve got a worthy challenger for the reigning plant protein throne. Adashah, a lentilbased vegan protein source created by Taylor Osin Cohen, is a triple threat, delivering on taste, dietary and ingredient concerns, and nutrients.

Cohen was diagnosed with colitis at age 18. Frustrated with the diet her doctors prescribed to treat the condition— which included white grains and canned produce—she looked for an alternative. Cohen’s solution was an organic, plant-based, chemical-free diet devoid of foods such as soy and gluten that might serve as triggers. In pursuing that path, she ended up inventing Adashah (Hebrew for “lentil”) in the kitchen of her New York City apartment.

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After numerous trials, she discovered the ideal mix of red lentils, flaxseed, and turmeric that is also preservative-, soy-, gluten-, and nut-free. The protein has a mild taste with an undercurrent of nuttiness and will take on the flavor of whatever it’s cooked with.

Cohen moved to Miami and began selling local restaurateurs on her innovative new protein option. The response was immediate and Adashah started finding its way into bowls, sandwiches, and stir-fries at eateries across the region. Despite requests for personal orders, Adashah is still only available for order to businesses. Want to sample it? Check out the company’s website for restaurants that feature Adashah. (adashah.com) —Liza Grant Smith

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She defines herself as an artist of the smile and a physician of the mouth. She utilizes the safest available methods to restore teeth and reinstate dental and overall health. Her feminine touch, artistic finesse, and special attention to details makes her sought after and highly recognized by the community. Dr. Paul Fotek is a board-certified periodontist and implant specialist who also shares a passion for biologic approach in surgical treatment. Their combined expertise in smile design and complex dentistry is an art of its own. Drs. Ilona and Paul Fotek only work with people who are equally meticulous, high quality products they thoroughly researched and small dental laboratories they trust with own family. Working as a team, they understand the issues and concerns their patients experienced and focus on a biologic approach to help patients achieve the smile rejuvenation, employing natural processes that minimize toxic load on the body. Dental Healing Arts takes a holistic approach to dental health, treating issues that occur in the mouth and body by tackling the underlying root cause, be it poor nutrition, jaw under-development and TMJ, Sleep Apnea or environmental toxins.

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While the annual lists of superfoods contain some usual suspects (we see you, kale and blueberries), intriguing strangers occasionally appear.

Enter popped water lily seeds. While new to the American culinary scene, they have been a snack food for centuries in Indian cultures. Makhana (as they are called in India) is recommended by the ancient Indian holistic healing science of Ayurveda, and it is one of the foods that may be eaten during fasting periods of the Hindu festival of Navratri.

Often confused with lotus seeds, water lily seeds are from the Euryale ferox (prickly water lily), which typically grows in the waters of Southern and Eastern Asia. After a time-intensive harvesting process, the seeds are roasted over high heat until they pop and turn into a plant-based puffed snack similar to popcorn but with 50 percent more protein and 67 percent less fat. The gluten-free snack also contains magnesium and freeradical-fighting antioxidants.

Ready to add this puffed treat to your snack repertoire? AshaPops offers a flavor selection from mainstream (Vegan Cheese and Himalayan Pink Salt) to the more exotic (Chile Lime and Turmeric Garlic), as well as combo packs that allow you to sample them all. (ashapops.com) —L.G.S.

AshaPops has created a healthy plant-based snack made from popped water lily seeds, which are an ancient Indian superfood.

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Shattering Stereotypes The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will unveil “Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America” May 7. The exhibition features works by five dynamic, internationally renowned Asian American contemporary artists: Juuri, Hiromi Moneyhun, Elena Øhlander, Boy Kong, and Casey Kawaguchi. Using large-scale murals as their medium, the artists spotlight the Asian diaspora and immigrant experience through vivid, moving representations of resilience, reverence for cultural heritage, and individual explorations of identity.

When creating these site-specific works, the artists drew upon a vast array of inspiration, including Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world), folk art, the psychology of color, kirigami (cut paper), and bijinga (images of beautiful women). Clear your

Clockwise from top: Juuri with her piece 〆(which means “Shime”); Boy Kong with Tiger on Energy Ball, part of his Three Tigers triptych; Cho- Cho- to Hana to Kumo (The Butterfly, The Flower, and The Spider) by Elena Øhlander.

schedule, because admiring the murals from afar is only half the experience; examining each detail up close reveals layer upon layer of the stories expressed therein.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and “Beyond the Wall” kicks off May 6 with an art symposium featuring a Q&A with the artists, which is included with museum admission. The exhibit will be on view through September 25. (morikami.org)

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Clockwise from above: Feel the energy of Fela! The Concert at the Kravis Center May 14; view Strata and other works by Noah Landfield at Findlay Galleries; tour the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop” exhibition, featuring a backdrop from The Sound of Music; comedian Ron White heads to the Sunrise Theatre May 14.

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1 “Friends of the Uffizi: Early Modern Period Women Artists” lecture with Emily Fenichel, Boca Raton Museum of Art, $5-$15. (bocamuseum.org)

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2 Twilight Yoga, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also May 9, 16, and 23, $10. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

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4 Lighthouse Sunset Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also May 11, 18, and 25, $20-$25. (jupiter lighthouse.org) 5 Book + Art: White Noise, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $5-$18. (norton.org)

6 “Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America” Art Symposium, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $9-$15. (morikami.org)

Boca Bacchanal Wine & Food Festival, benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society, various locations in Boca Raton, also May 7, contact for ticket prices. (boca bacchanal.com)

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Clandestine Dinner Series, Palm Beach Meats, West Palm Beach, also May 13, 20, and 27, tickets start at $175. (palmbeachmeats.com)

“My Creative Journey” talk with artist Mariko Kusumoto, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $9-$15. (morikami.org)

7 “Female Superheroes: What Are Their Real Powers?” lecture with Magdalena Lamarre, Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach, free. (wpbcitylibrary.org)

“Tango-no-Sekku: Japan’s Forgotten Festival” talk with Alan Scott Pate, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, $9-$15. (morikami.org)

8 Mother’s Day Brunch, Swank Specialty Produce, Loxahatchee, $50-$120. (swankspecialtyproduce.com)

Mother’s Day Tea Service, Café des Beaux-Arts, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $35-$80. (flaglermuseum.us) 9 Culture & Cocktails: Washington to Warhol with Bonnie Lautenberg, The Ben, West Palm Beach, $75-

Solve interactive puzzles to score clues in “Mindbender Mansion.”

HEAD GAMES Just in time for summer break, math, science, and kid-friendly tech come together at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s “Mindbender Mansion” exhibition. From May 21 to September 4, scientists of all ages from across the county can enter the West Palm Beach center’s mansion filled with brainteasers and interactive games. After collecting clues and passwords hidden among the manse’s many themed rooms, visitors will leave as members of the Mindbender Society. Science and math puzzles, critical-thinking exercises, and brainteasers will encourage children to work together to solve them—while having a mind-bendingly good time. Admission is $15-$19. (coxsciencecenter.org)

OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

$125. (palmbeachculture.com)

2 PICKS HARD WORK PAYS OFF. BOCA BALLET THEATRE WILL SHOWCASE ITS STUDENTS’ TALENTS IN “SPRING CURATION,” A MIXED REPERTORY RECITAL FEATURING CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PIECES AT THE OLYMPIC HEIGHTS PERFORMING ARTS THEATER IN BOCA RATON MAY 7 AND 8.

TICKETS ARE $25-$45.

(BOCABALLET.ORG)

DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE WILL STAGE “CELEBRATING STEPHEN SONDHEIM! BROADWAY’S MOST ACCLAIMED COMPOSER,” AN HOMAGE TO THE PROLIFIC LATE COMPOSER AND LYRICIST, MAY 9-12. FAVORITE WORKS FROM SONDHEIM’S ALMOST SEVEN-DECADESLONG CAREER—INCLUDING SONGS FROM SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, AND SWEENEY TODD—WILL FILL THE THEATER. TICKETS ARE $38. (DELRAY BEACHPLAYHOUSE. COM)

Ladies of Simone pays tribute to Nina Simone on the Arts Garage stage May 7.

12 Was It Murder? Mock Trial, 1916 Courtroom, Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, $20-$30. (pbchistory.org) 13 Screen on the Green presents Luca, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org)

14 Second Annual Pickleball Tournament, benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Delray Tennis Center, $60. (achievementcentersfl.org) 17 Lighthouse Moonrise Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, $20-$25. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

19 Art Deco of the Palm Beaches book discussion with Sharon Koskoff, streaming courtesy of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, free. (pbchistory.org)

20 Youth Equality Prom, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, free. (compassglcc.com)

26 Pairings: Food and Wine Event, downtown West Palm Beach, $30-$40. (downtownwpb.com) 27 Palm Beach Home Design and Remodeling Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, to May 30, $1-$6. (pbconventioncenter.com) THESE EVENT DETAILS ARE CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRESENTER FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

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AGENDA 30 Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (pbgfl.com)

Memorial Day Ceremony and Concert, Boca WEST PALM BEACH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Raton Cemetery and Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us)

PERFORMANCES 1 Same Time, Next Year, Delray Beach PlayEnjoy a day of classical music at “Harmony: An Exhibition of the Arts” May 21.

house, to May 15, $38. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

5 JP Sears, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to May 7, $25-$75. (palmbeachimprov.com) 6 An Evening with Paula Cole, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $42. (lyrictheatre.com)

Ferocious Love, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $35. (artsgarage.org)

7 Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, Mizner Park Cultural Center, Boca Raton, $39-$49. (mizner parkculturalcenter.com) Ladies of Simone: A Musical Tribute to Nina Simone, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

Ryan Hamilton, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $29-$39. (kravis.org) Spring Curation, presented by Moss Foundation, Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, Boca Raton, also May 8, $25-$45. (bocaballet.org)

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3 An Officer and a Gentleman, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to May 8, $32-$73. (kravis.org)

LAWN CHAIR? CHECK. PICNIC LUNCH? CHECK. DAZZLING CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES? CHECK. INDULGE IN AN AFTERNOON ALONG THE DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH WATERFRONT AT “HARMONY: AN EXHIBITION OF THE ARTS” MAY 21. THE AFTERNOON CONCERT AT MEYER AMPHITHEATRE WILL SHOWCASE THE RENOWNED TALENTS OF PALM BEACHES– BASED ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE PALM BEACH SYMPHONY AND BALLET FLORIDA. THE PALM BEACH SYMPHONY EVEN TAPPED LOCAL TALENT TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE THE ESTEEMED ORCHESTRA THROUGH A CALL TO ARTISTS THIS SPRING, SO KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ON STAGE. THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. (DOWNTOWNWPB.COM)

13 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, contact for ticket prices. (lyrictheatre.com)

Tim McGraw with Russell Dickerson, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $55. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Indigenous, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $30-$35. (artsgarage.org)

8 The Denise King Quintet presents “Falling in Love With You,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach,

14 Fela! The Concert, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$95. (kravis.org)

$45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

TK Kirkland, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm

The Marlow Rosado Latin Jazz Ensemble presents “Orun,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach,

Beach, $25. (palmbeachimprov.com)

$45-$50. (artsgarage.org)

9 “Celebrating Stephen Sondheim! Broadway’s Most Acclaimed Composer,” Delray Beach Play-

Miranda Lambert with Little Big Town, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $64. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

house, to May 12, $38. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

11 Gary Mullen and The Works present “One Night of Queen,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$90. (kravis.org)

12 The Motowners, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $47. (lyrictheatre.com)

Ron White, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, tickets start at $61. (sunrisetheatre.com)

15 Casey Frey, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, $25-$70. (palmbeachimprov.com)

Paris Ballet and Dance presents Cinderella, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $14$49. (kravis.org)

17 FaLun DaFa Association of Florida presents “Shen Yun 2022: China Before Communism,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also May 18, $80$200. (kravis.org)

Halsey, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $61. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com)

18 The Belle of Amherst, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to June 5, $94. (palm beachdramaworks.org) Unity School Fundraiser featuring The Joe Cotton Band, Delray Beach Playhouse, $10. (delray beachplayhouse.com)

19 Second Annual Stand Up for Hope, benefiting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, $16-$55. (afsp.org)

20 Craig Robinson, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to May 22, $35-$45. (palmbeachimprov.com) The Lumineers with CAAMP, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $53. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com) Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Live, Delray Beach Playhouse, to May 22, $55. (delray beachplayhouse.com)

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to May 26, $33-$104. (kravis.org) Warren Wolf Group, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org) 21 Bill Burr, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $129. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Comedy off the Green presents Jon Fisch, Mizner Multicultural Center, Boca Raton, $35-$45. (miznerparkculturalcenter.com) “Harmony: An Exhibition of the Arts,” Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, free. (downtownwpb.com)

Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches presents “American Leadership,” Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, $21. (symphonicband.org)

Commemorate Memorial Day at Veterans Plaza Amphitheater in Palm Beach Gardens May 30.

BRADLEY THEODORE IN THE GARDEN OF THE PALMS THROUGH JUNE, 2022

22 Alex Cuba, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45-$50. (artsgarage.org) Nick Cannon presents “MTV Wild ’n Out Live,” iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $44. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com)

IN THE GARDEN OF THE PALMS GALLERY EXHIBITION MARCH 30 - JUNE 30, 2022

27 Bryan Callen, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to May 29, $25. (palmbeachimprov.com)

28 Ballet Palm Beach presents 2022 Student Showcase, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35. (kravis.org)

Dave Matthews Band, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, also May 29, tickets start at $80. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com) The Matt Schofield Band, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $35-$40. (artsgarage.org)

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches presents “We’ll Rise Above,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $15-$60. (kravis.org)

29 The Chris Santiago Quartet presents “Chet: Prince of Cool,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

FORMS + FIGURES THROUGH JUNE, 2022 HISTORIC HOME, ARTIST STUDIO, EXHIBITION GALLERIES AND RARE PALM AND CYCAD GARDENS OF ANN WEAVER NORTON

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AGENDA The Robert Sharon Chorale presents “A Memorial Day Tribute and a Celebration of the Return to Broadway,” DeSantis Family Chapel, West Palm Beach, free. (rschorale.com)

GALLERIES Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Artist in Residence: Bradley Theodore” and “Forms + Figures,” to June 30. (ansg.org) Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach. “Art of the Phoenix Exhibition,” May 21 to June 9. (armoryart.org) Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach. “Arts Explosion 2022,” to May 7; “Transformation” to May 28. (artswarehouse.org) Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Bonnie Lautenberg: Art Meets Hollywood–Artistica!” to Aug. 21; “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop,” to Jan. 22. (bocamuseum.org) Court House Cultural Center Gallery, Stuart. “Marvin S. Cone ThirtySixth Annual High School Juried Art Show,” to May 26. (martinarts.org) Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Earth Matters,” to May 8; “Mindbender Mansion,” May 21 to Sept. 4. (coxsciencecenter.org) Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Sofia Valiente,” to June 4; “Frederick Croen,” to June 11; “Art Acquisitions: Large and Small,” to June 25. (palmbeachculture.com)

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Ptolemy Mann,” to May 3; “Noah Landfield: Ephemeral Cities,” to May 31; “Henrik Simonsen Recent Works,” to June 4. (findlaygalleries.com) Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach. “From Houses to Hospitals: Improving Health Care in the 1920s,” to July; “Celebrating 60 Years of the Palm Beach Opera,” to September. (pbchistory.org)

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Art Connects: Across the Ages,” May 5 to Aug. 6. (lighthousearts.org)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America,” May 7 to Sept. 25. (morikami.org) Mtn Space Gallery, Lake Worth Beach. “John Skibo: Nothing Is Difficult Forever,” to May 15. (mtnspace.com) Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “From Hassam to Wyeth: Gifts from Doris and Shouky Shaheen,” to May 1; “Transcending Boundaries: Chinese Women Painters from Dynastic Times to the Modern Era,” to May 29; “Jane Peterson: Impressions of Light and Water,” to June 12; “Years of Glass: The Norton Collection 1982-2002,” to Sept. 4; “A Remarkable Gathering: The Fisher Landau Family Collection” and “Dürer, Rembrandt, and Picasso: Three Masters of the Print,” to Sept. 11; “The Howard and Judie Ganek Collection,” to Sept. 25; Beaching the Boat (Afternoon Light) by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, to June 25, 2023. (norton.org) Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Juraj Kollár: En Plein Air,” to May 28. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com) Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Vero Collects: Hidden Treasures Revealed,” to May 15. (vbmuseum.org) 136 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED

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MOD STREET BUYING INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Minidress ($4,500), Valentino, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, valentino.com PAGES 78-79 Green jacket (price upon request), green mini skirt (price upon request), La Parisienne Ballerina shoes ($1,190), micro saddle bag ($2,750), Dior Tribales earrings ($590), Dior Sorbet heart ring ($580), Dior Sorbet cube ring ($760), Dior, dior.com; Madalena natural white vintage sunglasses ($510), Lapima, us.lapima.com.

PAGE 80 Halter-top minidress ($1,990), polka dot heels (price upon request), Maxi Loop Contessa bead earrings ($490), Carolina Herrera, Saks Fifth Avenue, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, Town Center at Boca Raton, carolinaherrera.com

BE IN THE KNOW! Palm Beach Illustrated intrigues, entertains, keeps readers informed on trends in dining, fashion, beauty, the arts and entertainment, fun and celebrities. Meet locals who are making their mark and discover all that is happening in the area.

PAGE 81 Imogen off-the-shoulder maillot with shelf bra in black ($350), Karla Colletto, karlacolletto.com; gold metallic tall gladiator sandals with metal buckles ($2,095), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com.

PAGE 82 Sleeveless A-line dress (price upon request), Archlight slingback pumps ($1,030), Louis Vuitton, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, Town Center at Boca Raton, us.louisvuitton.com

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Gingham knit briefs ($390), gingham cropped sweater ($690), Michael Kors Collection, Marissa Collections, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach, michaelkors.com; black leather high-heeled mules ($1,050), Salvatore Ferragamo, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, ferragamo.com; Belle Vivier leather mini bag ($1,595), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com; Tessa black solid sunglasses ($493), Lapima, us.lapima.com.

PAGE 83 Ellery bandeau with shelf bra in neptune ($327), Karla Colletto, karlacolletto. com; camel napa leather and clear plexiglass pumps ($950), Jimmy Choo, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, jimmychoo.com.

PAGE 84 Double-breasted cropped puff-sleeve jacket ($2,190), A-line miniskirt ($890), bralette ($490), Carolina Herrera, Saks Fifth Avenue, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, Town Center at Boca Raton, carolinaherrera.com; Azalea statement earrings in ivory, mint, and crystal ($165), Lele Sadoughi, lelesadoughi.com; Blossom pink velvet hair band with crystals ($1,050), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com.

PAGE 85 Pink minidress with bows ($4,200), Valentino Garavani gladiator sandals ($1,900), Valentino Garavani feather handbag ($5,100), Valentino, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, valentino.com PAGES 86-87 Cotton tweed vest ($4,850), cotton shorts ($1,400), printed heels ($1,300), metal, resin, glass, and strass necklace ($5,250), metal and strass earrings ($575), leather heart arm pouch ($1,925), Chanel, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, chanel.com PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | MAY 2022

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STEPHANIE GEORGE, WHITNEY KIDD, ERIKA WILLIAMS, CASSANDRA CHANG FATT

DEE WADE, HALEY WADE

LATEEMA PHILLIPS, FELICIA BELUE

STYLE FOR HOPE WHO: Dress for Success Palm Beaches WHAT: 2022 Style for Hope Luncheon WHERE: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

BERNADETTE O’GRADY, FAITH HAMILTON MEYER

LILLY LEAS FERREIRA, MINNIE PULITZER MCCLUSKEY

ALYSON SELIGMAN, BRIANA BEATY, LINNIE SUPALL

CHRISTINA LAMBERT, BARBARA BEST, NANCY RIZZUTO

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RHYSIE NANCE, BRITTANY PERKINS CASTILLO, DILIA CAMACHO, JACKIE RYAN, MONICA MELLON

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GINGER FEUER, LARRY LEEDS

WILLIAM LAUDER BONNIE MCELVEEN-HUNTER, GILES KEMP

HOPE ON THE HORIZON WHO: Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation WHAT: Fifth Annual Hope on the Horizon WHERE: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

LAURA AND GARY LAUDER

CAPEHART

DELFINA BLAQUIER AND NACHO FIGUERAS

RONALD LAUDER, JANE LAUDER BONNIE LAUTENBERG, NANCY GOODES, HEIDI MCWILLIAMS

KATHERINE CHAN, JOSH LAUDER

MARK ROITHMAYR, MIIA KIVIPELTO, HOWARD FILLIT

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BETSY HANLEY, LISA MCCARTHY

LISA AND JIM GIRARD, JILL ZOISS, BYRON AND RENEE GREEN

2022 WINDSOR CHARITY POLO CUP WHO: Windsor Florida WHAT: 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup WHERE: Windsor Florida, Vero Beach

DOUGLAS AND ALISON FEAGIN JULIAN HIPWOOD

FREDDIE MANNIX, HOPE ARELLANO, MIKE AZARRO, SEBASTIAN KOGA, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, PETER PRENTICE, LUCITAS CRIADO, FEFU PANSILLO

HILARY WESTON, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

LOUISE LARLEE, HILARY WESTON, VICKY KOZIEL MIKE LYONS

HOPE ARELLANO

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, BETSY HANLEY

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ADRIENNE O’DONNELL, RONNI RUBIN

CAMILLE MURPHY-KUBICEK AND JESSE KUBICEK WITH GEORGIA AND ELSIE ALAN AND PENNY MURPHY

PIONEER LINENS TURNS 110 WHO: Pioneer Linens WHAT: 110th Anniversary Celebration WHERE: Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach

JAYNE CHASE, JULIE DURKEE

RITA CRAIG, RAPHAEL CLEMENTE, MARIA MARINO

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SONJA AND MARK STEVENS

SHELLY ALBRIGHT, CAMILLE MURPHY- KUBICEK WITH GEORGIA

SUSAN MAGRINO DUNNING, ALLYN MAGRINO

LANA MARKS, TIFFANY MARKS ISAACS

BILL BONE, WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR KEITH JAMES

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ARI RIFKIN, DAVID WALKER

BRYAN WAGORN, NADINE SIERRA

JOHN RAGGIO AND DONNA KESSELMAN RAGGIO

JOAN AND DAVID GENSER, FLORENCE KAUFMAN

PALM BEACH OPERA GALA WHO: Palm Beach Opera WHAT: Sixtieth Anniversary Gala WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach SIDNEY AND DOROTHY KOHL MARTIN AND TONI SOSNOFF

LEE ANN AND JEFFREY ALDERTON

JUDY KAUFMAN, LUBA MCDONALD

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MERCEDES UNDA, NICKIE HENNEVELT, DEAN W. DIMKE, MELANIE JOHNSON, DIANNE BERNSTEIN

IN MEMORY OF BONNIE JAMES GLOVER WHO: West Palm Beach Library Foundation and Giving Society WHAT: Honoring author Bonnie James Glover WHERE: Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach

ANN W. BROWN, JERI MUOIO

JOSEPHINE DUPONT BAYARD, PAMELA SLOTKIN

ANDRES LEIVA

JORGE LUIS RODRIGUEZ, LISA HATHAWAY, ROBERT SNYDER

DEAN W. DIMKE, BENJAMIN GLOVER, DIANNE BERNSTEIN, CRAIG GLOVER, MATTHEW GLOVER

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always had an attachment to Old Hollywood and the tropics. Many of the pieces I’ve made recently have included petrified palm tree and natural pearls. I think that show is a great setting for some of the materials I like to use.

What’s a favorite nontraditional material you like to work with?

The two stones that I use most are natural pearls and agate (I would consider those to be nontraditional). They appear in the vast majority of my recent work. We also work with chicken eggshells that I source from my own chickens on my farm in Dutchess County, New York.

If you could design a piece of jewelry for anyone, who would it be?

In the real world, I have created pieces of jewelry for my godmother, Barbara Eden. She’s a wonderful model and inspiration, such a kind and beautiful woman. I was able to play upon the theme of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves in the pieces that I’ve made for her. Beyond that, Ginger from Gilligan’s Island would be a favorite because I’ve

CAPEHART

When and where did your love of jewelry design begin?

On a trip to Gstaad, Switzerland, when I was 11 years old. My father and I went through that beautiful town and bought a ring for my mother that he ultimately gave her on Christmas morning.

The combination of travel, grand luxury, and the loving environment that it engendered was a very strong hook for me.

Which design icons have influenced your work?

I wouldn’t say David Bowie is necessarily a design icon, but he’s a theater icon, and the way I see it, theater and design are interchangeable. Bob Fosse as well. The way he changed the

REAL TALK WITH...

Nicholas Varney

The artisan jeweler and Palm Beacher discusses inspiration, materials, and more

BY KATHERINE LANDE Varney uses such materials as natural pearls and agate.

perception of the human body on stage is a major influence. Really, iconoclasts in general. Miles Davis and his unique ability to put sensuality and romance in jazz music was a revelation to me.

What do you like most about living and working in Palm Beach?

Palm Beach, to me, is the center of glamour in the United States.

Where so much of our aesthetic is going toward socialism and industrial design, Palm Beach is a reprieve from that. I feel that in many cases, Palm Beach tends to look backward for inspiration as opposed to forward. I share that sentiment, [and] that’s the aesthetic that I gravitate toward.

It’s the one I grew up with and the one I love most.

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