FROM THE EDITOR

A Dining Renaissance

Dining in the Palm Beaches has always been something of a sport, with points earned for scoring tough reservations, being seen at the right places, and being the first to discover under-the-radar gems. This year, that’s true more than ever. Not only has the restaurant industry emerged from the COVID bubble, it has come back with such vibrancy you’d never believe we’re on the heels of a pandemic.

This month, we’ve asked some of the foodies of the millennial generation, who were among the earliest patrons breathing life back into the restaurant scene, to share their take on where to go for brunch with the besties, who’s brewing the best coffee in town, which dishes are most worthy of an Instagram post, and more. Come along as five young “hosts” take us through their favorite haunts in “The Millennial’s Guide to Dining in Palm Beach County,” starting on page 62.

In Palm Beach, the youth revolution has such momentum that it has been dubbed a “youthquake.” The term is not new—the ever-chic Diana Vreeland coined it in 1965, when she was editor in chief of Vogue—but it certainly has never gained this much traction here. Now, thanks to a growing segment of fashionable, socially active, and well-connected youthquakers, the culture is shifting—and our cover this month reflects it. Michael Gregson Reinert, Joanna Gong, Samantha Cerny, Will Buchanan, and Devon McCready were gracious enough to sit for our photo shoot at Le Bilboquet (at midnight, no less) to document this moment in time. Thanks to the artistry of Joriann Maye-Keegan and a full production crew, the cover speaks of the exciting new energy percolating in Palm Beach.

This concept comes alive in our fashion pages, as well. Influencer Bettina Anderson dressed to the nines and visited four area restaurants for a stylish takeover. In “Feast Your Eyes” (page 70), you’ll see Bettina making pizza at Elisabetta’s, crooning with pianist David Crohan at Café L’Europe, using the bar at La Goulue as her personal catwalk, and mingling with the marine life at 1000 North. Fashion has never been so much fun.

Enjoy the pages ahead, and don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram (@pbillustrated) for behind-the-scenes content from these shoots and more.

Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@palmbeachillustrated.com

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Hawaii is one of the few spots on Earth that was virtually untouched by the pandemic, and I find myself craving its glorious beauty. Page 47.

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DRINK MINDFULLY I am in love with the tea-based cocktails in “Steep & Sip,” styled by our own Ashley Meyer. I see Calm Waters in my future. Page 78.