An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
Warmth. Identity. Safety. Shelter from the elements. Home is all of those things, and we celebrate every one of them in our home and design–themed issue. For our cover story, we nest with part-time Palm Beacher Sarah Wetenhall, who calls a charming courtyard apartment home while in town. Sarah and her husband, Andrew, own and operate The Colony hotel, which is in the Wetenhall family DNA (Andrew’s father was part owner a few decades ago). The Wetenhalls have revived the hotel’s history and heritage in a modern context, and their new traditions inspired Sarah to host an alfresco dinner party for a group of like-minded women. The vibe in the courtyard that night was very vintage Palm Beach, but every facet—from the menu to the flowers to the conversation—reflected the…
ELISABETTA’S OPENING WHO: Big Time Restaurant Group WHAT: Opening of Elisabetta’s Ristorante WHERE: E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Big Time culinary director Lisabet Summa, along with chef-partner Louie Bossi, hosted a party to celebrate the opening of their new Italian restaurant. SIP OF SUMMER WHO: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts WHAT: Fifth annual Sip of Summer WHERE: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Several Young Friends groups networked while enjoying rum tastings and Art After Dark programming at the newly renovated museum. YOUNG FRIENDS OF PEGGY ADAMS WHO: Young Friends of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League WHAT: Garden Party WHERE: Todd’s by Todd English, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The summer event featured cocktails, dinner, music, and mingling with adorable adoptable dogs.…
1. Live music. Nothing beats a front-row seat at a Mona Lisa Tribe mini-concert. 2. Handmade asiago gnocchi from Pasta Amore 3. Monthly walking tours with local architect and historian Rick Gonzalez 4. Grab-and-go pickles that are “sweet with a little heat!” 5. Pumphouse Coffee draft lattes—the perfect fuel for a morning at the market. 6. Fresh-cracked coconuts by Jamal 7. Accessible by car, trolley, and boat—the city’s free public docks sidle up to the market’s waterfront spot. 8. Free trees! A few times a season, the Mayor’s Office f Sustainability gives away Florida native trees to plant at home, as part of its initiative to plant 10,000 trees in 10 years. 9. Cider doughnuts. Their sugary scent is the unofficial GreenMarket greeting committee. 10. Exotic orchids in a rainbow…
District Fit, a weekend-long wellness event, was an instant hit among its 1,200 attendees when it debuted in March 2018. Here, we highlight three can’t-miss classes during District Fit’s return to Rosemary Square and the Hilton West Palm Beach October 10-13. (districtfitwpb.com) Thursday, October 10 (evening) CULTURE OF CHANGE Join in for rooftop glow yoga with LED wireless headsets and music mixed by a live DJ. Saturday, October 12 (morning) CULINARY DEMO WITH CHEF LINDSAY AUTRY Watch The Regional’s lauded chef demonstrate a special technique in the kitchen. Saturday, October 12 (evening) FULL MOON EVENT Take part in poolside cardio classes set to the beats of a live DJ, immediately followed by yoga with neon body paint.…
MAIN COURSE A local’s best-kept secret, the Buccan Sandwich Shop is the perfect place to grab gourmet finger ood. Palm Beach (buccanpalmbeach.com) CHEESE, PLEASE Pair your baguette with artisan fromage courtesy of The Cheese Shoppe, a staple of area green markets. “[Their] cheeses are delicious and come shrink-wrapped, making them perfect for picnics,” says Becky Finn of Picnic Fashion. (artisanqualityfoods.com) SUBLIME SNACK Shop a trove of fin caviars at Amici Market’s caviar bar, where you can find both wild and farm-raised varieties from around the world, in volumes ranging from 1 oz. to 1 kg. Palm Beach (myamicimarket.com) TRAVEL READY This Lilly Pulitzer metal drink tumbler ($26) makes for a convenient and stylish alternative to glass. Lilly Pulitzer locations (lillypulitzer.com) BAKER’S DOZEN A delectable taste of France in the heart…
Pierpaolo Piccioli, creative director at Valentino, doesn’t design from an ivory tower. Instead, he finds inspiration for the house’s romantic silhouettes on the streets. For his 2019 Fall Winter Collection, Piccioli paired up with Jun Takahashi from Undercover—a brand that epitomizes Japanese cool with its punk rock graphics—effectively bringing the raw poetry of streetwear into the atelier. Focusing on love, a value Valentino holds in the highest regard, Takahashi created a dark fantasy with collages of kissing neoclassical sculpture busts and lush roses wrapped in chains that adorn accessories and garments in the line. Blooming with emotion, the simple yet complex prints speak for themselves: Every rose has its thorns but is beautiful nonetheless.…
