Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2022 i Palm Beach Illustrated

As the saying goes, “The two happiest days in a boat owner’s life are the day they buy the boat and the day they sell it.” That’s because boats, for all the fun they entail, can be time-consuming and costly to maintain. But with JetRide—a boat club with locations in Stuart, Jupiter, Tequesta, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Pompano Beach—members get all the perks of owning a boat with none of the downsides. There’s no trailering, cleaning, or fixing, just setting off for time on the water then paying for whatever fuel you used. Best of all, each JetRide location has an extensive selection of boats and Jet Skis. (jetride.com) 3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BOATING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY TOP SPOTS: Take a boat out from the public…

Getting away without going away has been the dominant travel trend of the last two years. During this time, The Ray in downtown Delray Beach has opened its doors, delivering the perfect escape for Floridians looking to unwind close to home. The hotel’s tropical modern vibe transports guests to memories of chic island vacations. Lush greenery grounds the senses, while cozy contemporary furnishings and vibrant art (such as David Parise’s whimsical vintage Barbie photos) offer sophisticated touchpoints. Each of The Ray’s 141 effortlessly sophisticated guest rooms are appointed with Frette towels and robes, Eucalyptus linens, and Byredo bath products for an indulgent night in. Downstairs, start your day in Delray at Stingers Coffee Shop, with a menu of coffee, breakfast and lunch options, and cold-pressed juices. For the active set,…

You’d like Mary Johnstone’s motorboat. She’s the MJ in MJM Yachts, who back in the early 2000s wanted a boat she and her sailboat genius husband, Bob, could enjoy with friends and family. Not able to find just the right one, she and Bob—who happens to be the Johnstone behind those legendary J/Boats—decided to create their own. They set up MJM Yachts in 2002 to build MJMs, short for Mary Johnstone’s Motorboats. These days their son, Peter, runs the company out of a factory in Washington, North Carolina. And now, after a couple decades turning out elegant, Down East–style, cabined motor yachts, they’ve just introduced their first outboard-powered dayboat, the 38-foot MJM 3z. Of course, it’s not as if the world needs another outboard dayboat. But this new 3z raises…

After nearly 20 years married and more than eight years in business together, Matthew and Aliza Byrne have developed their own recipe for a healthy, loving relationship. As the owners of Kitchen, the Byrnes split their time between locations in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, with Aliza orchestrating front-of-house operations and Matthew overseeing the culinary program. Add private events and a Prep Kitchen lunch and to-go component to the southern outpost—plus two busy teenage boys—and Matthew and Aliza have their hands full. But they believe the key to success, in love and in life, is to always date your partner. “We’ve grown together,” says Aliza. “Marriage is a business relationship, and you have to put in the time. We have dinner together every night, even if it’s at…

BUBBLE UP Innovation meets function and emotion in this handmade Bubble chair (starting at $4,490) from Roche Bobois that necessitated the development of stretch fabrics to sumptuously fit its round shape. Roche Bobois, North Palm Beach (roche-bobois.com) IN A NUTSHELL While the striking silhouette of this Coconut chair ($3,495) from George Nelson for Herman Miller is true eye candy, the shallow sides and alluring curves also deliver comfort by offering occupants effortless repositioning for relaxation. Design Within Reach, West Palm Beach (dwr.com) SWIVEL SWAGGER Harp and Finial shows its street smarts with the industrial-chic Stirling swivel accent chair ($1,520) in a Quake gray fabric that evokes weathered elements in the poshest of ways. Capitol Lighting locations (1800lighting.com) LOUNGE ACT The perfect destination for downtime, Palecek’s supremely cushioned Ella lounge…

American generosity marked an all-time high in 2019, with donations to charity totaling nearly $450 billion, according to the latest Giving Report by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. But that impressive statistic doesn’t tell the whole story. In Florida, a different report reveals an uneven philanthropic landscape—one that in 2018 was mostly concentrated on a tale of two ultra-wealthy counties: Collier and Palm Beach. A study of individual giving from 2011 to 2018 by Florida Nonprofit Alliance, a statewide association of nonprofit organizations, shows that the bulk of individual charitable contributions originated in Southeast and Southwest Florida. Furthermore, the pool of statewide donors has been steadily shrinking from a cross section of Floridians to a smaller group of wealthier contributors. “I think it’s fair…

The pride of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, will soon arrive at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach. Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet featuring singers Zanele Manhenga, Thandeka Moyo, Duduzile Sibanda, Heather Dube, and Joyline Sibanda, will perform February 2 and 3. The group’s name stems from an African concept that embodies humbleness, love, purpose, unity, and family from the female perspective. The quintet radiates gentle power through their commanding stage presence and chemistry, heavenly harmonies, and body percussion and dance. From Afro jazz to gospel, Nobuntu puts a unique stamp on an array of genres. The troupe has performed for audiences around the globe, but each show feels like a love letter to home. Tickets are $35. (kravis.org)…

Start your engines! The fifteenth annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will race back on the scene February 25-27 at The Boca Raton. Founded and directed by Rita and the late Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group, the legendary celebration of the auto world’s finest is the globe’s largest concours owned by a charity, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The three-day fete will kick off with a private VIP welcome reception at the recently revamped hotel February 25, followed by an evening of dinner, auctions, and a performance by Howie Mandel at the Grand Gala February 26. The beloved Concours d’Elegance will begin Sunday morning, led by Grand Marshal and Chasing Classic Cars star Wayne Carini. Car enthusiasts of all ages will check…

NOTABLE NIGHT WHO: Samuel Owen Gallery and Palm Beach Illustrated WHAT: PBI’s November issue launch WHERE: Samuel Owen Gallery, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The newly opened gallery on Royal Poinciana Way set the scene for a cocktail reception honoring renowned designer Alvin Valley, who was featured in PBI’s November issue. COCKTAIL KICK-OFF WHO: Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation WHAT: Sixteenth Annual Palm Beach Policemen’s and Firefighters’ Ball Kick-Off Reception WHERE: Private residence, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 80 friends of the foundation mixed and mingled to celebrate the upcoming annual Palm Beach Policemen’s and Firefighters’ Ball. VILLA ARALIA, UNVEILED WHO: Sarah Wetenhall, Aerin Lauder, and Mark D. Sikes WHAT: Villa Aralia Debut WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The festive dinner party featured a first look at designer Mark D. Sikes’…

The fecund verdancy of South Florida is ripe for tall tales, and that’s exactly what inspired West Palm Beach author Taylor Thomas Smythe to pen fantasy reads for the whole family. His Kingdom of Florida series is akin to The Chronicles of Narnia but with decidedly Floridian leanings. It follows the adventures of a group of South Florida youngsters who discover a parallel land of magic, strange creatures, and an evil prince. “It starts out as a fairly lighthearted tale, but there’s a deeper mystery bubbling up below the surface, which plays out over the course of the series,” Smythe says. Guardians of the Willow, the seventh and final book in the series, was released last fall. His first installment, The Golden Alligator, won a silver medal in the 2021…

SOUTH FLORIDA HAS NO SHORTAGE OF WOMEN WHO INSPIRE CHANGE AND LEAD BY EXAMPLE. FROM ARTS TO EDUCATION TO PHILANTHROPY, THESE FIVE WOMEN SHARE INSIGHTS INTO HOW THEY ROSE THROUGH THE RANKS TO HELM SOME OF THE AREA’S MOST IMPACTFUL INSTITUTIONS. ANDREA VIRGIN PRESIDENT, BOCA RATON CENTER FOR ARTS & INNOVATION Andrea Virgin knows how to own a stage. The former professional ballet dancer–turned–civil engineer is spearheading the creation of the Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation: a state-of-the-art facility that will house multiple spaces for performances and events. When Mizner Park was planned in the early 1990s, residents were promised that 40 percent of the land would be dedicated to culture. “This center fulfills that promise in a future-forward way,” Virgin says. In the wake of Virgin’s husband’s…

After brewing a pot of coffee, wet grounds usually go right in the trash. With more than 150 million people drinking an average of three cups of coffee per day in the U.S. (that’s 450 million cups of coffee daily), more than 500,000 tons of coffee grounds end up in landfills every year. Keep methane-releasing grounds out of landfills with these simple repurposing projects. For Plants Wet grounds can be a great “greens” addition to compost bins, upping the mix’s nitrogen content to grow happy flora—especially acid-loving varieties (like azalea and rhododendrons). They can also be used to ward off pests and insects, so sprinkle some grounds from your last brew on top of houseplant soil. For the Body Combine half a cup of wet grounds with equal parts brown…

Fans of West Palm Beach’s Aioli are buzzing about the new Pizzaioli concept from Michael and Melanie Hackman. Located in the former Pizza Mambo space in the same plaza as Aioli, Pizzaioli focuses on specialty pizzas and fresh pastas, along with a chef’s counter (available by reservation) where diners can enjoy rotating tasting menus created by chef Michael Hackman and his team. No pepperoni or Hawaiian pizza here. Instead, savor Hackman creations such as ham and fig pizza with pickled hot cherry peppers, or clam and eggplant pizza with hot honey. (aioliwpb.com)…

For the young and worldly European expats who own this North Palm Beach home, designer Jim Dove of Jim Dove Design knew exactly what not to do. “No bamboo, no monkey prints, no extraneous millwork, and obviously no color, save for a few decorative accent pieces,” Dove says. “The vibe needed to be deluxe, but not the least bit traditional.” Dove carefully selected pieces like Eames molded armchairs and an amorphous light fixture that hovers like a cloud over both the island and the dining table to serve as intriguing focal points and ensure a warm and inviting feel, despite the severely restrained palette. “A kitchen this precise and void of detail needs attention to the most basic elements imaginable: the exactly right shade of white, the proper repetition of…

A form of Art Deco that grew out of the Modern movement in the 1930s, Art Moderne architecture drew influence from the streamlined, aerodynamic shapes of planes, cars, and ships—emphasizing simple geometric forms, smooth surface finishes, and horizontal lines. In Palm Beach, architects adapted this sleek style to suit South Florida’s climate, using glass blocks to let abundant natural light pour inside while insulating against heat, and incorporating nautical elements like porthole windows and curvilinear forms to connect the buildings to the coastal environment. Here, we take a look at three of Palm Beach’s classic Art Moderne structures. 1. MOFFETT HOUSE WHO DESIGNED IT: John Volk WHEN WAS IT BUILT: 1935; designated as a landmark in 2013. WHERE TO SEE IT: South Ocean Boulevard WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Some of…

Put down your beach read and pump up the fun quotient of your next trip to the sand with three innovative beach diversions designed to encourage interaction, amusement, and a little healthy competition. Fed up with heavy and expensive beach games, a group of friends created TidalBall (tidalball.com) on Folly Beach in South Carolina. After fellow beachgoers kept asking to buy their handmade set, the friends decided it was time to share their creation with the world. TidalBall can be played anywhere there’s sand, and it “combines the competition of cornhole, the ease of bocce ball, and the portability of a turkey sandwich,” says Chad Brophy, the company’s co-owner. Players use the provided shovel to create a scoring area with two holes and two trenches behind the holes to catch…

For those hankering to incorporate some locally sourced protein into their organic food crusade, add Okeechobee-based Biofarm Grassfed Provisions to your list of sources. After the 2008 financial crisis, Alessandra Dias and her husband, Enoque, were looking for a way to start over and landed on the idea of raising organic chickens. Equipped with research on pasture-raised poultry farms and a strong work ethic, the two developed a farm model and the adventure began. While they originally focused on chickens and their eggs, they eventually added pasture-raised turkeys for Thanksgiving and ducks for their eggs. Smallscale, sustainable beekeeping followed, as well as the latest addition: Angus beef. Despite the evolving offerings, one thing that has never changed is the couple’s respect for their animals and how they are raised. “Our…

It’s a jungle out there. Palm Beach resident and acclaimed photographer and painter Helmut Koller has been capturing the vibrancy of the animal kingdom in his “New Pop” paintings since 1997. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach will showcase a collection of these works in “The Animal Paintings of Helmut Koller,” on view February 23 to March 27. Koller’s colorful muses, which include magenta leopards, azure jaguars, and purple bears, appear to pounce off the canvas. Koller will host an artist talk February 27 to discuss his works and artistic process. Admission is $7-$15. (ansg.org)…

India is a mind-boggling mélange of opulence, intensity, cultural riches, and otherworldly experiences. Pack your bags—and an adventurous spirit—and embark on an unforgettable journey through the country’s famed Golden Triangle (Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi) with Oberoi hotels. WORLD WONDER Revel in the legacy of the Mughal Empire in Agra. This historic region lays claim to three of India’s most iconic sites from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: Agra Fort, the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, and the Taj Mahal, a structure so revered it’s often the very catalyst for visiting India. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the bejeweled white marble mausoleum excites in pictures, but the details and artistry observed in person are nothing short of transcendent. As the minutes pass from sunrise to sunset, the Taj Mahal’s exterior…

Remember an Armani-clad Richard Gere behind the wheel of that gleaming black Mercedes-Benz 450 SL in the 1980 classic American Gigolo? With Blondie’s “Call Me” booming in the background, the SL cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu was a rolling testament to brooding lust, elegance, and perfectly gelled hair. Alas, in recent years the oh-so-classy SL has lost much of its mojo as our love for drop-top sportscars has taken a nosedive. But the SL (short for Sport Light) is too big a nameplate for Mercedes to give up willingly. After all, those two little letters have been gracing the trunk lids of low-slung Benz sportsters since the legendary 300 SL debuted in 1952. So, drumroll please: The SL is back, brand new from the wheels up, with…

PBI: In 2020, you acquired the fashion label Figue and became its chief executive officer and creative director. What initially drew you to the brand? Lange: I had been a big Figue fan and customer since its inception 10 years ago. When I heard during COVID-19 that [the brand] was winding down, it felt meant to be. I have been a brand builder and retailer my entire career. I knew Figue was a brand that I inherently understood and could grow to the powerhouse lifestyle brand it should be. Luckily for me, I was able to acquire it, rehire the fabulous team, and we are in the middle of its relaunch. Pinch me—it’s a dream come true. Sustainability is becoming a key factor for many fashion brands. How does Figue…

SHADE-GROWN Perhaps the most ecologically impactful designation, shade-grown Arabica coffee (which accounts for 70 to 80 percent of production) is grown responsibly under a canopy of trees, preserving the area’s ecological biodiversity. According to the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, “shade-grown coffee production is the next best thing to a natural forest” in terms of attracting avian species. In turn, the birds keep pests away from the precious beans. SUN-GROWN Accounting for 20 percent of coffee production, sun-grown Robusta beans can contribute to deforestation, as the protective layer of shade trees is removed. Consequently, pest-eating birds disappear, leading to increased pesticide use. Because of the decreased natural growth, farmers can plant sun-grown coffee crops in higher densities, which depletes the ecosystem and encourages deforestation. FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED This stamp bodes well…

LA MICHOACANA Mark Spivak, Wine and Spirits Editor Contrary to popular belief, La Michoacana ice cream isn’t a formal chain but rather a loose confederation of vendors who adhere to the same production standards to churn out ice cream using premium ingredients and natural fruits and flavors. There are reputed to be close to 15,000 locations in Mexico. Locally, La Michoacana Natural has outposts in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, and the ice cream is also available at area Walmart stores. (lamichoacana-usa.com) MORELIA GOURMET PALETAS Kristen Desmond LeFevre, Senior Editor Visit Morelia Gourmet Paletas’ Boca Raton location and you’ve instantly got problems: Do you refresh your taste buds with Pineapple Mint? Indulge with Fudgy Chocolate Brownie? Opt for the Instagrammable Cookies & Cream? My go-to is Dulce de Leche,…

Sometime during your education, career endeavors, or internet explorations, you’ve likely come across (and quite possibly taken) the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The MBTI is an assessment tool designed to help you identify your natural preferences in four areas of personality. As it turns out, this objective insight into your inclinations isn’t just useful in professional and personal relationships, it’s also a road map of how your home should look and function. Intuitive design, as the emerging movement is called, capitalizes on the idea that your home should deliver what your personality ultimately needs to thrive. Take extroverts and introverts, for example. The homelife and home decor of these two types of individuals should be markedly different to match their inclinations. Read on to peek inside the personality-perfect interiors of these…

Forget everything you thought you knew about indoor cycling: Lift Vero has changed the game with the 2021 opening of its JoyRide Theater. The studio is the first in Florida to offer an intelligent cycling experience with real-time data, immersive graphics, and interactive workouts for every level of cyclist. Adding to their street cred, literally, is the fact that owners (and certified personal trainers) Steve and Bonnie Pfiester have foregone tired beach decor for an urban nightclub feel, with exposed brick walls adorned with vivid graffiti. The ride program technology breaks up the workouts into shorter intervals with minute-by-minute coaching and mini goals along the way, as well as tracking of calories burned, heart rate, and rpms throughout the ride for greater personal accountability. More than just effective, however, the…

If one of your goals is to stay more organized, be sure to account for your digital files as well. “Most people have issues with digital clutter,” notes Ellen Faye, a certified productivity leadership coach and past president of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. Digital clutter encompasses everything that may build up on your computer and other devices, such as music, photos, emails, files, or even an overcrowded desktop. This type of clutter can be easy to overlook because you don’t notice it in the same way you do stuff piling up in your closet or garage. Besides hurting productivity, digital clutter can impact mental health. Faye says people can lose sleep worrying about missed emails in an overfull inbox or never fully relax after finishing work.…

CLASSICAL CONCERT FANS WILL RELISH THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH’S MONTH OF MUSIC. THE MONTROSE PIANO TRIO—MARTIN BEAVER, CLIVE GREENSMITH, AND JON KIMURA PARKER—WILL PLAY AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FEBRUARY 3. THE ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET WILL DELIGHT ON FEBRUARY 24 AT THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART, ACCOMPANIED BY VIOLIST ARNAUD SUSSMANN. TICKETS ARE $75. (CMSPB.ORG) HAVE A BLAST AT THE ANNUAL BOATING AND BEACH BASH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FEBRUARY 20 AT SPANISH RIVER PARK. A FREE DAY OF BOAT RIDES, BEACH FUN, AND MUSIC BY MASON PACE, KENDRA ERIKA, AND THE MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE UNITED VOICES CHOIR AWAITS. (BOATINGBEACHBASH.COM)…