Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2018 i Palm Beach Illustrated

1. Tree time. Visit fine firs across the county, including Downtown at the Gardens, Worth Avenue, Mizner Park, and even a 100-foot tree in Delray Beach. For something different, check out Sandi at the West Palm Beach Waterfront, or head over to The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach. Last year, The Royal crafted a tree out of surfboards. For 2018, artist Donald Robertson has reimagined the tree and plaza decor. 2. Menorah lightings. Those celebrating Chanukah should mosey down to Old School Square in Delray Beach December 2 for a lighting ceremony. CityPlace will present a Chanukah Family Festival on December 5, and Temple Beth El of Boca Raton will host Chanukah Under the Stars at Mizner Park Amphitheater December 7. 3. Holiday parades. Take your merriment to the…

With the debut of Vogue contributing editor Grace Coddington’s collaboration with Louis Vuitton, the “cat lady” label has become a badge of honor. The collection premiered along with the fashion house’s Cruise 2019 presentation and features clothing, purses, leather accessories, and shoes (available in select stores and online at louisvuitton.com) playfully stamped with Coddington’s Persian cats, Pumpkin and Blanket, as well as LV creative director Nicolas Ghesquière’s dog, Leon. Drawn by Coddington, the illustrations are the ultimate symbol of pride for feline fans. Turn the page for more fun picks.…

It seems counterintuitive to use charcoal to deep-cleanse, but this earthy substance does exactly that. Skin, hair, and even teeth are detoxified, purified, and balanced with activated charcoal products, including: My Magic Mud activated charcoal toothpaste ($18 for two, mymagicmud.com); IGK First Class Charcoal Detox dry shampoo ($27, Sephora); Clinique City Block Purifying charcoal cleansing gel ($21, Ulta); DryBar On The Rocks clarifying shampoo ($26, Nordstrom); Boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding ($38, Sephora); and The Grandpa Soap Company detoxifying charcoal soap ($5, Bed Bath & Beyond).…

“I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.”—Mae West…

Model: Maya, Wilhelmina, New York Hair: Adrien Coehlo, Creative Management using Coelho haircare and Oribe haircare Makeup: Heather Blaine, Creative Management using MAC cosmetics Digital Tech: Tony Biton For buying information, turn to page 186. SHOT BY PBI ON LOCATION AT THE SUN GARDEN OF EXTREMES, MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, WEST PALM BEACH…

For its twelfth incarnation, the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, taking place December 13-16, promises to deliver the same big flavor—along with a few updates. This year, the concluding smorgasbord, the Grand Tasting, is having a change of scenery and will now be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. But, as always, festival attendees can expect once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences and celebrity chef sightings, including the likes of Daniel Boulud, Robert Irvine, Amanda Freitag, and Anita Lo, a pioneering figure in the restaurant industry. Lo, who was the first female guest chef to cook for a White House state dinner, is also an Iron Chef winner and earned a Michelin star for her NYC restaurant, Annisa, which she recently closed. PBI spoke with Lo about her favorite Palm…

Planet Ozone, Stuart The first green commercial building in Martin County, Planet Ozone features a large food store along with a separate restaurant and an environmentally friendly gas station. All meats are Halal certified, and there’s a vast range of organic and glutenfree Mediterranean delicacies. If you get hungry while shopping, pop into the Tabuleh Café for fresh-squeezed juices, salads, smoothies, and more substantial dishes such as kabobs or shawarma. (planetozone.com) India Bazaar, West Palm Beach The cuisine of the Indian subcontinent is delicate and complex, but this store offers a good introduction to help cooks get started. The condiment section is comprehensive, spanning all-purpose curry mixes and individual spices to make your own. The owners receive high marks for friendliness and helpfulness, too. Don’t forget to pick up some…

Dining is meant to be an experience, but this modern penthouse in Boca Raton’s One Thousand Ocean proves it doesn’t have to be a singular one. Studio K Architects and general contractor Alonso & Associates teamed up to create five distinct dining spaces, each with its own vibe and allure. The breakfast nook and outdoor deck provide the apropos environs for stylish, intimate gatherings, whereas the kitchen counter bar offers a perch to nosh while remaining engaged in the culinary action. The visual showstoppers are the two more formal dining areas. Located adjacent to the glass facade that welcomes in beach views, the indoor dining room is equipped with a custom wine closet featuring detailing evocative of an ocean wave rolling across the ceiling. Embracing the unpredictability of South Florida…

“I have never enjoyed an office as much as I do Waterfront Properties.” Trina Lane sells Palm Beach real estate to buyers from across the globe. She joined Waterfront Properties on the advice of close friend and fellow Waterfront agent and local luminary, Toni Hollis. “I told Toni I wanted this next phase of my career to be the big step. She said there was only one brokerage that could help me make the jump—Waterfront.” Trina and Toni share Waterfront’s Peruvian Avenue offices with eight other Palm Beach agents. “I have never enjoyed an office as much as I do Waterfront Properties,” Trina said. “I wake up every morning enthusiastic to come to this beautiful place. The location is ideal, the team is incredible, and the décor is gorgeous. I…

Actor Alan Cumming is an undefinable force of nature. On stage, he’s best known for his Tony-winning portrayal of the emcee from Cabaret. On screen, he’s taken his turn as a Bond villain, played a political operative on The Good Wife, and danced like no one was watching in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. Did we mention he’s also a best-selling memoirist and lauded humanitarian? Originally from Scotland, Cumming reflects upon his experience immigrating to America in his new show, Legal Immigrant, which arrives at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach December 9. PBI caught up with Cumming to discuss acting, Legal Immigrant, and his favorite things about his homeland. (kravis.org) PBI: You’ve portrayed a wide range of characters. How do you go about selecting your roles? Cumming:…

Curvaceous legs, sumptuous cushioning, lush materials, and all that hand-stitching—there’s something seriously sexy about chairs. The Society of the Four Arts looks beyond this humble furniture item’s utilitarian beginnings to its most divine interpretations in “The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design.” On display December 8 through January 20, this special exhibition features 43 exquisite chairs crafted between the mid-1800s until today. A thrill for decor enthusiasts, this collection runs the gamut of design and boasts a variety of famous makers, including Frank Lloyd Wright and Charles and Ray Eames. Some selections, like Thomas Us-tick Walter’s House of Representatives Chamber Arm Chair, are tactile pieces of American history, while others, such as Frank Gehry’s High Stool, resemble works of art rather than places of rest. Visitors to “The…

I must confess: December is my favorite month. I love the spirit of warmth, generosity, and merriment that permeates this time of year, and I’d venture to say it’s more palpable in Palm Beach than anywhere else. The people of our community genuinely stand together in sharing their good fortune to ensure everyone has a memorable holiday, especially children with limited opportunities. One of the best gifts a child can receive is a proper education and a foundation in good citizenship. Thanks to David and Jill Gilmour and other generous Palm Beachers, that will soon be a reality for a few hundred local youngsters who might otherwise fall prey to negative influences. With the opening of the Erin H. Gilmour Early Learning Center, named for David’s late daughter, the Opportunity…

STYLE NOTES AHOY MATEY: Maritime-inspired statement accessories add a whimsical touch I SEE YOU: A clear acrylic handbag updates the trend this season WHITE + BLUE: This classic color combo never goes out of style…

Donald Matheson, it could be said, was the Henry Flagler of Scotland. In the early 1900s, the head of the Caledonian Railway Company sought to build a destination hotel for wealthy train travelers (sound familiar?), a place he deemed “a palace in the glens.” In Perthshire, on a long stretch of moorlands in the shadow of the Ochil Hills and the Trossachs, he laid out two master-piece courses that, to this day, feature some of golf’s most dramatic views and mind-bending challenges. The King’s links-style and Queen’s heathland courses at Gleneagles Hotel have captivated sportsmen and aristocrats for a full century, and maintain a place among the world’s most iconic golf playgrounds. Ask anyone about the King’s tricky seventeenth hole, colorfully named Warslin’ Lea (Wrestling Ground), and the reaction will…

Growing up in Krakow, Poland, jewelry designer Idalia Baudo was aware of the destination’s artistic and cultural renaissance before the rest of the world caught on. Once the center of Poland’s Golden Age, Krakow still enchants with magical environs and Old World poeticism. Baudo returns frequently so her young children, Jack and Sophie, can understand their heritage. When in town, the family stays at her mother’s apartment, conveniently located in Rynek, Krakow’s medieval main square filled with outdoor restaurants, pubs, and international passersby. When she’s not traveling or designing jewelry for her eponymous brand, the Atlantis resident can be found doing yoga or CrossFit, biking the Lake Trail with her family, or having a date night at HMF with her husband, Chris. VIBE Old World, artsy, vibrant BEST TIME TO…

Allan Stewart, M.D., has worked with his hands and with all his heart — his entire life. His grandparents gave him tools and broken toys for Christmas, a fun challenge for his young brain. Little did the family elders know they were priming their grandson to become one of the world’s premier cardiac surgeons, able to take apart the center of a defective human heart and figure out a way to rebuild it. “I was always inspired to work with my hands and fix broken things,” explained Dr. Stewart, an ambidextrous surgeon known for his innovation in complex aortic surgery and his heartfelt bedside manner. Committed to expanding its leadership, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Baptist Health recruited Dr. Stewart last summer from New York City’s Mount Sinai Health…

Growing up in Oceanport, New Jersey, Kay Iselin Gilman remembers the thrill of anticipation as she and her brother would descend the staircase on Christmas morning to find bulging stockings hanging on the fire screen and a glittering tree her parents had set up the night before, surrounded by a mountain of presents. “Each year we would wait for Santa to come rolling into our driveway with sirens from the Oceanport fire truck,” she says. “My father would give them a bottle of Four Roses. This was followed by a delicious family turkey dinner with heirloom recipes for lunchtime, and an eggnog party with multiple kinds of cookies in late afternoon for friends stopping by.” Gilman’s mother and grandmother fostered special family memories by hosting relaxed, warm soirees like these…

For David Silva, who attended Palm Beach Day Academy and has family in the area, opening Maven on the former Nick & Johnnie’s site felt like coming home. It also provided a seasonal alternative to his summertime Nantucket restaurants, Galley Beach and Afterhouse Seafood Bistro & Wine Bar. Best described as an American brasserie with French touches, Maven sources its raw materials through local purveyors, with seafood courtesy of North Star, hydroponic produce via Swank Farm, grass-fed beef by Bush Brothers, and organic, freerange eggs from Holman’s Harvest. Chef W. Scott Osif’s approach is mirrored in the popular jumbo lump crab cake, topped with fresh mint and a julienne of tomato and cucumber and served with a Champagne beurre blanc. “Our idea of hospitality is that it’s a gift we’re…

There are those who think they know cheese, and then there’s Chris Marshall. Last spring, the Jupiter chef and caterer expanded his Hampton Forks location to establish the area’s most innovative cheese shop, Cheese & Provisions. He carries between 40 and 60 varieties at any given time, but quality definitely dwarfs quantity. “I don’t want to have everything,” says Marshall. “We focus on small-production items you can’t get anywhere else. Our cheeses are farm-direct and shipped in by next-day air. The transportation sometimes costs more than the cheese.” His passionate approach allows him to carry gems such as Tunworth (an English variant of Camembert), Keen’s Farm Cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy in London, and Honnalee (a rich cow’s milk cheese similar to French Tomme) from Briar Rose Creamery in Oregon.…

Within the field of lighting design, Nathan Orsman of Orsman Design Inc. is considered an artist—sculpting with light to create intrigue in both interiors and exteriors. His canvases include luxe residences in New York, Connecticut, California, St. Maarten, and our own South Florida. Here, Orsman shares insight into his design process and tips for achieving excellence in illumination. (orsmandesign.com) PBI: What can lighting design do for an interior space? Orsman: Lighting is the first component that differentiates residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Once we identify our space with particular fixtures and brightness, we then work to minutely understand the area we are illuminating: Is it task-driven, such as a kitchen or gallery? Is it leisuredriven, such as a living or music room? Or, is it intimate, such as a bedroom…

WHEN A FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR CALLS OUT YOUR NAME IN CLASS, IT CAN PROVIDE THE MOTIVATION TO TAKE YOUR WORKOUT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. BUT WHAT IF YOU COULD GET THAT SAME CONNECTION WITHOUT LEAVING THE HOUSE? THAT’S THE BASIS OF THE LIVE STREAMING FITNESS APP OBÉ, WHICH STANDS FOR “OUR BODY ELECTRIC,” AVAILABLE FOR APPLE DEVICES. FROM 6 A.M. ON, THE APP OFFERS SEVEN HOURS OF LIVE 28-MINUTE HIIT, DANCE, YOGA, CIRCUIT TRAINING, AND BODY-SCULPTING CLASSES, TAUGHT BY SOME OF NEW YORK CITY’S TOP INSTRUCTORS (SUCH AS VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL FAVE MEGAN ROUP) IN A STUDIO WITH A GLOWING PASTEL BACKDROP. AND YES, THEY WILL CALL OUT NAMES OF STUDENTS WHO’VE LOGGED ON. “IT DEMOCRATIZES THE FITNESS EXPERIENCE BECAUSE YOU CAN DO IT IN YOUR HOTEL ROOM OR ON A YACHT,”…

In the colorful world of Jeff Fowler, every event is an unforgettable celebration. As a student at the Culinary Institute of America, Fowler first came to Palm Beach for an internship at The Breakers. The beach, sunshine, and allure of the historic hotel hooked him. Little did he know he would go on to spend 25 years and counting with the lauded hospitality institution. Today, as The Breakers’ senior event sales manager, the energetic and imaginative party planner has become synonymous with orchestrating over-the-top celebrity weddings and social events. Fowler’s signature joie de vivre applies to all areas of his life, especially his wardrobe and home—dubbed Casa Gaga—in West Palm Beach’s Old Northwood neighborhood, where he hosts his own elaborate gatherings. HAILS FROM Connecticut STYLE ICON Lady Gaga. She is…

Knightsbridge gem The Berkeley may be a London classic, but it’s in a constant state of innovation. The hotel’s latest contribution to modern British style is a pair of game-changing suites by architect André Fu. The new Pavilion Suites are massive by London standards—2,300 square feet each—and designed like residential apartments. The Crescent and Grand Pavilions are surrounded by glass for (sometimes) sun-drenched views of Belgravia and St. Paul’s Church, and feature outdoor terraces and gardens that are ideal for cocktailing among the fabled London rooftops. The interior design is all contemporary luxury, epitomized by embroidered wallpapers, bespoke chandeliers, and the generous use of marble. Also new at the hotel: Out of the Blue, a surreal cocktail experience. This treat for the senses takes place in an unmarked room (really!)…

AMERICAN 11 MAPLE STREET The daily menu fuses organic produce, fresh seafood, and free-range game into inventive fare. 3224 N.E. Maple Ave., Jensen Beach (elevenmaple.com) $$$ 1000 NORTH The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for chef Lee Morris’ global takes on classic dishes. Elegant environs and more than 40 rare wines by the glass complete the picture. 1000 North U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (1000north.com) $$$ ANGLE The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant features contemporary American cuisine 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (anglerestaurant.com) $$$ AVOCADO GRILL This small but lively resto packs flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach; 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$ BELLE & MAXWELL’S This charming eatery on Antique Row—part tearoom, part café—serves bistro dishes in comfortable…

Despite the continuing popularity of Prosecco, Champagne is still the world’s leading luxury drink. Each major Champagne house has its unique style and personality, and the nonvintage Brut is usually the best introduction (not to mention the bottle with the most accessible price tag). But there are times when only the best will do, and at those moments we reach for the tête de cuvée. If you’re feeling festive this holiday season, sample some of these tête de cuvée Champagnes currently on the market. Dom Pérignon: This was the first prestige Champagne to appear, with the 1921 vintage released in 1936. A varying blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is the ultimate expression of the house of Moët et Chandon and a universal symbol of excellence. The style is…

Flower-embellished, all-natural soap makes for a fun DIY project that can also double as a personalized gift. Local holistic wellness coach Jules Aron shares her formula for homemade soap in Fresh & Pure: Organically Crafted Beauty Balms & Cleansers ($19.95, Countryman Press), which starts with a simple base for adding essential oils and dried botanicals and herbs. Create singular scents or try combinations such as lavender and eucalyptus, or rose and jasmine. “These pretty jeweled soaps are a simple way to customize your bathing experience,” says Aron. “If you’ve never made soap before, start here.” (julesaron.com) Botanical Soaps 16 oz. glycerin soap base10-20 drops essential oils of your choice½ cup assorted dried botanicals Choose your molds and prepare them by greasing with oil. Grate the glycerin soap and add it…

EMBARK ON A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY TO HOLIDAYS OF YESTERYEAR WITH DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE’S PRODUCTION OF THE 1940S RADIO HOUR, ONSTAGE THROUGH DECEMBER 16. TIME TRAVEL TO DECEMBER 21, 1942 TO SEE A SMALL RADIO CREW REHEARSE AND RECORD A CHRISTMAS SHOW THAT WILL BE SHARED WITH TROOPS FIGHTING IN WWII. (DELRAYBEACHPLAYHOUSE.COM) ONE OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME WILL LIVE AGAIN DURING CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE BEATLES. ON DECEMBER 29, HEAD TO THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE PAVILION IN DELRAY BEACH FOR A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE 1969 RECORD ABBEY ROAD, FOLLOWED BY A SECOND ACT OF HITS AND REQUESTS. (OLDSCHOOLSQUARE.ORG)…

PBI OCTOBER ISSUE LAUNCH WHO: Palm Beach Illustrated and Natuzzi Italia WHAT: October issue launch party WHERE: Natuzzi Italia at CityPlace, West Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 1. WHO: Quantum House WHAT: Sugar Plum Dreams Auction Gathering Reception WHERE: Private residence, Palm Beach 2. WHO: The Colony Hotel WHAT: Unveiling of the newly redesigned ballroom WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach…