Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Palm Beach Illustrated

I love September in Palm Beach. The last whispers of summer hang in the air, reminders that, before we know it, a new social season will be upon us–if it isn’t here already. Judging by the invitations arriving into our inboxes and mailboxes, the party circuit is anything but dormant. And restaurants are teeming with activity as popular summer promotions, including this month’s Flavor Palm Beach, draw to a close. Let’s be honest: September is the unofficial start of season. To celebrate that notion, we present our annual compendium of all things fabulous: “The PBI Awards.” Every year, we evaluate experiences, places, events, and influencers around the Palm Beaches and anoint a select few with our editors’ awards. For our readers, this sets the stage for must-haves and must-dos for…

For Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2016-17 collection, Creative Director Alessandro Michele paired up with artist Trevor Andrew, aka GucciGhost, to create pieces that merge runway wear and street style. Items like this leather tote ($3,950) and quilted leather shoulder bag ($1,890) boast classic Gucci details accented with a GG Writers print. Turn the page for more artistic accessories. HEAVILY ADORNED Style Notes MIX MASTER: Mix silver and gold accents for a modern take on the trend ROMANCING THE STONE: Opt for pearl embellishments with an edge HEAD GEAR: Complete your outfit by layering on hairpins and delicate headbands…

Anguilla West Indian glamour debuted a new address in February on the most sparkling of Anguilla’s 33 ultra-turquoise beaches, Shoal Bay East. Say hello to Zemi Beach House Resort & Spa (zemibeach.com), a collection of lowrise mansions designed by celebrated Caribbean architect Lane Pettigrew and cast over 6 acres and a near quarter-mile of beachfront. Sixty-three guest rooms seduce with a blend of dark and light woods, an earth-tone palette, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame Anguilla’s 50 shades of blue. The vistas extend to the beachfront infinity-edge swimming pool and continue at the two seasonal-cuisine waterfront restaurants, which highlight authentic Anguillan flavors and feature local rum on tap. Zemi’s opening comes on the heels of facelifts at Malliouhana Hotel & Spa (malliouhana. aubergeresorts.com) and Cap Juluca (capjuluca.com), the two Greco-Moorish…

HOW DO WE LOVE THE PALM BEACHES? LET US COUNT THE WAYS. AMAZING CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS? CHECK. STELLAR CULINARY OFFERINGS? FOR SURE. A PLETHORA OF LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT CATER TO OUR EVERY NEED? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT. HERE, WE HIGHLIGHT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS FROM THE PAST YEAR. WHO AND WHAT MADE THE CUT? TURN THE PAGE TO FIND OUT.– Best NEW HOT SPOT Sure, it’s a convention hotel. But the new Hilton West Palm Beach secretly longs to be a hub for community gatherings–and is doing a great job of it. Side by side with business-attired professionals, you’re likely to see yogis practicing on the lawn, a local band belting out tunes, and hipsters sipping craft cocktails by the pool. The “urban oasis” vibe begins with chic modern decor…

THANKS TO WARM COASTAL TEMPS AND TROPICAL ENVIRONS, FLORIDIANS ENJOY A ROBUST ARRAY OF FRESH VEGETABLES, HERBS, AND CITRUS YEAR ROUND. IN SEPTEMBER, ONE OF OUR FAVORITE IN-SEASON BITES IS DILL. KNOWN FOR ITS THREAD-LIKE LEAVES, DILL ALSO SPROUTS LARGE, FLAT FLORALS THAT ARE TYPICALLY USED FOR GARNISH. FARMER NANCY ROE OF GREEN CAY PRODUCE IN BOYNTON BEACH ADVISES TO PLANT DILL SEEDS EITHER IN A POT WITH A LIGHT POTTING SOIL SO WATER CAN DRAIN OR IN MOIST DIRT AWAY FROM SPRINKLERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. PICK A SPOT WITH MODERATE SUNLIGHT AND SOME SHADE. DILL GROWS QUICKLY, SO EXPECT LEAVES IN THREE WEEKS AND FLOWERS AFTER FOUR TO FIVE WEEKS. (561-638-2755, VEGGIES4U.COM) TO SAMPLE A DISH THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE DILL FLOWER, STOP BY ANGLE AT EAU PALM BEACH RESORT &…

With so many food trucks rolling around South Florida, there’s no excuse for skipping a meal. New to the meals-on-wheels scene? Head to Abacoa’s monthly Food Truck Invasion (food truckinvasion.com) featuring live music and some 40 gastro wagons. You can also see who’s serving your area at foodtrucksin.com or download Roaming Hunger (roaminghunger.com), a free app that locates trucks in real time. The West Palm–based Curbside Gourmet is touted as the county’s first mobile gourmet kitchen and is a staple of the local food truck scene. Here, chef and owner Matthew Somsy weighs in on the perks of moveable feasts. (561-371-6565, curbsidegourmet.com) –K.S. Why eat mobile: Besides the food being cooked fresh in front of you, there’s a social aspect to it. People enjoy talking with the people around them.…

For 20 years, fine art photographer Barbara Cole has used water to capture human emotions and existential themes such as fragmented relationships and the nimble nature of time. The Toronto native begins the process by creating a scenario, like a young woman lost inside a garden or a couple walking arm in arm, which she photographs in her swimming pool and then enhances with a painterly effect in Photoshop. Cole uses props like plastic sheeting and mirrors to heighten the dreamy interplay between her subjects, who have included family, friends, and dancers from the National Ballet of Canada. In Rosenbaum Contemporary’s new exhibition “Barbara Cole: Counterpoint,” on display September 8 to October 15, visitors can view many of the artist’s most masterful works and lenticulars, images that appear to move…

When Lana Marks couldn’t find a red alligator purse to wear to Queen Elizabeth II’s fifty-eighth birthday celebration she did the next best thing: She designed her own. In 1988, the South African–born accessories designer introduced her eponymous line with a lunchbox silhouette followed by a collection of colorful de rigueur handbags made from exotic skins like crocodile and snake. Her diamond Cleopatra clutches and Princess Diana bags have amassed an elite following of Hollywood royalty, including Angelina Jolie and Kate Winslet. Today, when she’s not traveling the world in search of sartorial inspiration, she enjoys spending time at home in Palm Beach with her husband, Neville, and their three grandchildren, Mia and twins Mason and Skyla. WHAT IS MARKS’ PALM BEACH OBSESSION? FIND OUT AT PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM/LANAMARKS…

1. LITTLE LAKES JB Star handcrafted earrings with sapphires and diamonds set in platinum with diamond pavé, $120,000. Mayors locations (800-462-9677, mayors.com) 2. SHIMMY SHAKE Sapphire tassel necklace with diamonds set in platinum, $115,000. Tiffany & Co. locations (800-843-3269, tiffany.com) 3. PERFECT CIRCLE Betteridge Collection disc-shaped drop earrings with sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $4,975. Betteridge, Palm Beach (561- 655-5850, betteridge.com) 4. PETAL POWER Ballerina ring with sapphires and diamonds set in white gold, price upon request. Graff Diamonds, Palm Beach (561-355-9292, graffdiamonds.com) 5. BLUE BLOOD Private Reserve bracelet with Ceylon sapphire beads and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $26,800. Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach; The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens (561-659-6788, 561-775-3600, hamiltonjewelers.com) 6. EAGLE EYE Boucheron Chinha the Eagle ring with sapphires, diamonds, black lacquer,…

WEST PALM BEACH IS FAST BECOMING FLORIDA’S NEXT GREAT CITY, DUE IN PART TO A DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ON A CULTURAL UPSWING AND ON THE VERGE OF A DEVELOPMENT BOOM West Palm Beach is in the midst of a renaissance. The downtown district of 2016 thrives with places to live, work, play, and eat–and even more is coming. But the city’s landscape and personality are vastly different than in 1996, or even 2006. Twenty years ago, locals tended to avoid the area, which was known for vacant buildings, crime, and a poor layout. At the time, nearly 80 percent of downtown properties sat vacant, and the city’s struggles were featured in a 60 Minutes special on the plight of urban decay. West Palm’s recent past, however, has not defined its future.…

Last summer, West Palm Beach’s burgeoning dining scene witnessed the long-awaited debut of Clay Carnes’ Cholo Soy Cocina. Drawn to Antique Row’s progressive vibe, the Wellington resident transformed a postage stamp–sized boutique on Dixie Highway into one of South Florida’s hippest dining spots. Here, the Food Network Cutthroat Kitchen winner prepares Andeaninspired dishes and street-style tacos served with handmade toppings like passion fruit aji mayo and a savory slaw made with carrots, scallions, and Swank Specialty Produce’s purple cabbage. Sustainable practices are also key for Carnes: He grows fresh herbs and chilies onsite and sources the white corn for his masa tortillas from farms in Alachua County. The corn isn’t less expensive but “as long as I can support the local agricultural community, that’s what matters,” Carnes says. (cholosoycocina.com) WHERE…

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 Featured in The PBI Awards 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…

Sushi is now found seemingly everywhere in the United States, but 30 years ago, the fad was in its infancy. Back then, diners accompanied it with hot sake from porcelain flasks. Those drinks were rotgut, but a lot of people thought the act of consuming sake marked them as savvy world travelers. Today it’s unusual to find a top-notch sushi bar without an assortment of junmai, junmai ginjo, and junmai daiginjo served chilled and available in small (180-ml) bottles. Sake remains the national beverage of Japan, with about 1,300 producers scattered around the country. While it is frequently referred to as rice wine, that term is a misnomer. Sake is made from a process that resembles beer brewing, although there are differences. The two most important ingredients are rice and…

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, THE FIELDHOUSE AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE WILL BECOME THE PLACE TO BE EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THANKS TO SILENT DISCO. THE SCENE MAY BE SILENT AT THIS INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE, BUT GUESTS CAN LISTEN TO MUSIC VIA WIRELESS LED HEADPHONES THEY CAN TOGGLE BETWEEN DJS. TICKETS COST $15. (561-243-7992, OLDSCHOOLSQUARE.ORG) THERE’S NOTHING PRETTIER THAN AN ORCHID IN BLOOM. ON SEPTEMBER 24, ORCHID LOVERS ARE INVITED TO VISIT MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOR AN ORCHID CARE 101 COURSE. HERE, YOU’LL LEARN REPOTTING FUNDAMENTALS TO KEEP PERSNICKETY BOTANICALS HEALTHY AND BLOOMING YEAR ROUND. CLASS COST IS $35-$45. (561-233-1757, MOUNTS.ORG)…

BUYING INFORMATION COVER Punk ballet organza dress embroidered with sequins and Swarovski crystals ($10,700), Valentino, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach; Wishbone earrings (price upon request), Louis Vuitton, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, Town Center at Boca Raton; Solari large ring in 18-karat gold ($1,600), Solari large ring with pearls in 18-karat gold ($1,800), Solari extra-large ring with pearls in 18-karat gold ($1,900), David Yurman, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; charm ring (price upon request), Dior, Miami. TABLE OF CONTENTS Pink multicolor nylon tulle sequin-embroidered pant ($4,200), pink multicolor nylon tulle sequin-embroidered jacket with fur detail and contrast faille lapel ($6,980), Gucci, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; Solari rings ($1,600-$1,900), David Yurman, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; charm ring (price…

HAUTE HOBBIES With the advent of a new school year, September is the perfect time to pick up a hobby. This year, challenge yourself by learning an unconventional skill. Glassblowing and glass working, for example, are artistically rewarding pastimes that can yield fabulous results. Since opening in early 2015, the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, located in the historic FEC Train Depot building in Lake Worth, has taught the art of glass to more than 800 students. “I think they are pleasantly surprised how much they enjoy it,” says Anita Holmes, the center’s executive director. Benzaiten has many classes for beginners and emerging glass artists, all hosted in its 4,500-square-foot studio. The Intro class lasts an hour and a half, covers the basics, and gives students the chance to create…

hidden gem Underwater photographer Chris Leidy’s fascination with ocean inhabitants began as a child growing up in Palm Beach. Today, this shutterbug travels to remote reaches like Micronesia and the Arctic to photograph sea life in its natural habitat. Leidy’s work is available for purchase at his Palm Beach gallery, open Friday and Sunday and by appointment. Our Pick: This image, entitled Symbiotic 1 (starting at $6,500), captures dolphins at play beneath undulating waves. Chris Leidy Photography, Palm Beach (leidyimages.com)…

MAJOR TOM Rock stars may die young, but they live on at Hullabaloo on Clematis Street in a cocktail menu that pays homage to legends like Prince and Wolfman Jack. Mixologist Brett Hart is a huge David Bowie fan and decided to honor his hero with a drink, aptly named Major Tom. “It reflects my personal approach to eating and drinking in a healthier way,” says Hart. “The antioxidants help balance the alcohol and since we use Aviation Gin, the title is a play on words.” (561-833- 1033, sub-culture.org/hullabaloo) Major Tom 1 1/2 oz. Aviation American Gin 1 oz. fresh cucumber-parsley juice 1/2 oz. lavender-lemon syrup 1/2 oz. lime juice Club soda 4-5 sprigs Italian parsley To make cucumber-parsley juice, thinly slice 4 cucumbers and place into a juicer. Destem…

As his agricultural alter ego Farmer Jay, Jason McCobb plants seeds big and small, literal and figurative. His love of farming has deep roots, and he’s on a mission to share his knowledge with the children of Palm Beach County. “I’ve grown up with dirt under my fingernails,” says McCobb. “I think what we grow up doing, we do when we’re grown.” Since 2010, McCobb has taught elementary schoolers how to farm– from the basics of germination to the benefits of insects–as part of his Junior Sprouts program. The core curriculum is broken into two parts: Junior Sprouts 1 and Junior Sprouts 2, each consisting of eight classes. In both, McCobb works interactively with the kids to illustrate concepts key to successful farming and urges them to use these lessons–such…

Some children live in their parents’ shadows, but not Bebel Gilberto. Daughter of Brazilian music icons João Gilberto and Miúcha, Gilberto recorded her first song when she was only 7 years old and today is renowned for her bossa nova–imbued melodies and soulful stage style. On September 10, she’ll demonstrate her sensual rhythms when she headlines Brazilian Beat at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Honoring Brazil’s Independence Day, this free annual showcase features Capoeira dancers, samba drummers, authentic cuisine, and more. Ahead of the happenings, PBI spoke with Gilberto about singing and the perks of being herself. (561-367-7070, downtownboca.org) –K.S. PBI: Bebel’s a beautiful name. Does it have a special meaning? Gilberto: It’s a nickname for Isabel. I was the only Isabel in my family, then some young cousins…

SPRING STYLE SHOWCASE WHO: PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED AND SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK WHAT: SPRING STYLE SHOWCASE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LORD & TAYLOR AT MIZNER PARK AND CHAMPION PORSCHE WHERE: LEGENDS LOUNGE, SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK THE KENTUCKY DERBY WHO: EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA WHAT: PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED’S VIP CABANA FOR THE 142ND RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY WHERE: BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN AT EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA, MANALAPAN HEROES IN MEDICINE AWARDS WHO: PALM BEACH COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY WHAT: ANNUAL HEROES IN MEDICINE AWARDS WHERE: KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, WEST PALM BEACH OUT & ABOUT 1. WHO: THE BRISTOL WHAT: GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY WHERE: THE BRISTOL, WEST PALM BEACH 2. WHO: OXBRIDGE ACADEMY WHAT: SECOND ANNUAL GALA WHERE: OXBRIDGE ACADEMY CAMPUS, WEST PALM BEACH 3. WHO:…