Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2025 i Palm Beach Illustrated

All of us have, at one time or another, seen the words “Palm Beach Chic” on the dress code line of event invitations. For those who have been here a long time, Palm Beach Chic is an instinct, like heading out of town when relative humidity hits 50 percent. For those who are newer to our fair island, it can be more complicated to navigate the sartorial landscape. We often get questions from readers like “When is it okay to wear black?” and “Do I have to wear a hat to polo?” Oh, and one of my recent favorites: “Can I wear white after September?” All good questions for our advice columnist Liz Lange; look for the answers in a future “Dear Liz” column. In the meantime, I’ll say this:…

CREATIVE PROCESS Available for purchase April 9, The Inner Life of the Artist: Conversations from the Atelier (Phaidon, $30) seeks to spur the creative process via inspiring artworks, short essays, poignant quotes, and practical exercises. Herself a painter and educator, author Juliette Aristides illuminates the principles of classical instruction, with the goal of helping readers awaken their artistic minds and hone their technical skills. (phaidon.com) LAND BEFORE TIME Immerse yourself in dreamlike landscapes in Damien Hirst: The Civilisation Paintings (Heni Publishing, $50). For those who couldn’t attend the 2024 exhibition of the same name at Phillips, London, this catalog-style tome includes 54 reproductions from Hirst’s series of oil paintings that capture the intersection of nature and human development. The book also features a foreword by art historian Norman Rosenthal and…

Who is your greatest muse? My grandmother was my earliest style icon and inspiration for the brand. She wore Pucci dresses, orchids in her hair, and straw handbags. When did your love of accessories begin? At a very young age. I grew up during the time of the It bag, so I was always very mindful of accessories and the ability of a bag or belt or piece of jewelry to make an outfit. One of my first corporate jobs was working for Chanel in their accessories division. For a bag girl, that was my dream job and solidified an enduring appreciation for timeless design and craftsmanship. Where do you draw inspiration from? Palm Beach is endlessly inspiring and quite arguably one of the most beautiful places to live and work.…

Superfood Salad, Christopher’s Kitchen, Palm Beach Gardens When I need my greens in something other than smoothie form, the superfood salad at Christopher’s Kitchen—a spot offering organic, plant-based, and mostly raw food—is my go-to. The medley of mixed greens and arugula is topped with alfalfa and sunflower sprouts, spicy radish slices, creamy avocado, seaweed, and a sprinkle of hemp seeds. Tossed lightly in a tangy house vinaigrette, it’s nutrient-dense without weighing me down. (christopherskitchenfl.com) —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor INSALATA CESARE ALLA ROMANA, Bice Ristorante, Palm Beach Bice’s authentic presentation of the classic Caesar includes romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing (secret ingredient: premium black anchovies from Neptune Fish Market in Lake Worth Beach), and fresh croutons made with EVOO and Italian rosemary, all finished with imported Parmigiano-Reggiano. For me,…

For those who don’t think sushi and beer go together, Moody Tongue Sushi is here to prove you wrong. Regarded as the world’s first Michelin-starred culinary brewery, Moody Tongue encompasses restaurant concepts in Chicago and New York, wherein complex house-crafted beers complement fine-dining plates. At Moody Tongue’s new outpost inside the Hilton West Palm Beach (the group’s first permanent location in Florida), the focus is on innovative sushi and nigiri, as presented across a 15-course omakase experience conceived by executive sushi chef Hiromi Iwakiri. Crazy cool bites like the Suzuki Ratatouille (finished with slivers of zucchini and sweet pepper), madai with Florida orange zest and sea salt, and botan ebi with garlic tomato compote and bonito flakes (which has an umami punch to rival any Nonna’s Sunday sauce) pair exquisitely…

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITA-TION (TM) IS NOT NEW TO THE AREA. THE PRACTICE—WHICH PROPONENTS DESCRIBE AS A SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE MEANS OF ACHIEVING GREATER WELL-BEING—HAS BEEN TAUGHT TO MORE THAN 10,000 PEOPLE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE THE 1970S. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN TM TO BE EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING ANXIETY, IMPROVING SLEEP, ENHANCING CREATIVITY, AND LOWERING ONE’S RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. IN 2020, A NEW CHAPTER KNOWN AS THE PALM BEACH TM CENTER, LED BY CERTIFIED TM INSTRUCTORS SAM AND MELODY KATZ, WAS OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED IN THE PALM BEACH TOWERS. “TM IS PRACTICED WHILE SITTING COMFORTABLY WITH THE EYES CLOSED FOR 20 MINUTES, TWICE A DAY,” SAYS SAM. “AFTER JUST A FEW MINUTES OF PRACTICE, PEOPLE TYPICALLY FEEL MORE REFRESHED, LESS STRESSED, CLEAR-MINDED, AND READY FOR ACTION.” (TM.ORG/CENTERS/PALM-BEACH-ISLAND)…

Style is what we wear, of course, but it contains an added dimension, something even more subtle: scent. Choosing a signature perfume is one thing, but there are many ways to deepen how we wear a fragrance, to include connecting to the natural world by harmonizing with the season. At this time of year, South Florida is blooming with fragrant style cues—from honeysuckle to gardenia, lavender to jasmine. Spring’s blossoms are particularly elegant. They are light, ultra-feminine, and full of color. And while fashion celebrates this moment in time with floral prints and frills, we can trace those trends back to their roots—the plants themselves. In both ancient and modern ways, spring invites a fresh consideration of natural beauty through fragrance. Naturally made fragrances, including those crafted with essential oils…

GOINGS ON 1 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, also March 2, tickets start at $50. (thecognizantclassic.com) Family Studio: Adventures by the Sea, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also March 8, 15, and 22, free. (norton.org) 2 House and Garden Day with The Garden Club of Palm Beach, Four Arts Mall, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (gardenclubpalmbeach.com) “Is Beekeeping Right for You?” lecture, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, $20-$25. (mounts.org) “The New York Publishers of the Gilded Age: James Gordon Bennett Jr.” lecture, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $20-$48. (flaglermuseum.us) 3 Annual Spring Dinner, benefiting Center for Creative Education, Club Colette, Palm Beach, $1,500. (cceflorida.org) Golf Tournament, benefiting Israel Cancer Association, Dutchman’s Pipe, West Palm Beach, $700. (icausa.org)…

Dear Liz, How can I make a smaller dinner party fun? If you ask me—and you did, didn’t you?—there is nothing better than having a small group for dinner. In fact, my favorite way to entertain is for groups of between six and eight so that we can have one table conversation. I find an all-table conversation (which is only possible in a smaller group) so much more entertaining than the awkward sidebar convos that need to go on through a three- to four-course meal at a long table of people. It’s very hard to make polite chitchat with the person to your right and the person to your left for multiple hours! And when you invite more than eight, you pretty much are having dinner alone with your two…

This month, Palm Beach Illustrated celebrates 73 years. It’s a pretty major milestone. Interesting fact: there are no gemstones or flowers associated with a seventy-third anniversary. Fifty years? Golden. Get to 75 and they shower you with diamonds. Arrive at 73 and, well … hooray, 75 is just around the corner! It’s alright, we can be patient. Despite this longevity and our visibility across the Palm Beaches, folks are routinely surprised at how long PBI has been part of the landscape. For those who have just discovered us, the question I often get is about the medium. “Magazines, huh? That must be a tough business.” Some days it can be, but the reality is that this market loves print. Pretty much every year over the last five or so, we’ve…

If you begin to see a revolving door at Berto’s Bait & Tackle in West Palm Beach, it’s not because the in crowd has recently taken up an interest in fishing. The unassuming, quirkily round landmark has become the place to see and be seen as its transformation into a cocktail lounge and entertainment epicenter named Mary Lou’s is complete. And if the allure of a hedonistic bait-shop-turned-speakeasy isn’t enough to turn even the most perfectly coiffed heads, Mary Lou’s has tapped music duos Sofi Tukker and The Chainsmokers to act as the venue’s creative entertainment directors. Hospitality innovators Joe Cervasio, Topher Grubb, and Alex Melillo are behind this newest addition to Palm Beach’s nightlife scene, with Melillo’s grandmother serving as the muse. In her heyday, Mary Lou Curtis was…

Her dream started on a stage. And if Gracie Gaylord has anything to do with it, it’ll take flight there as well. Long before Gaylord earned the Miss Palm Beach USA 2025 title last fall, the entrepreneur and arts advocate fell in love with the Broadway stage. The first musical she saw in New York City, Wicked, left an immense impression. The lights, music, costumes, choreography—Gaylord thought the entire production was the pinnacle of performance. “It was just so special, and I was just wowed,” she says. “I think that’s the beauty of the arts: they can wow you.” Little did she know that another stage just as large would be her platform a few years later. As Miss Palm Beach USA, Gaylord will represent the region in the statewide…

POP CULTURE Belle Époque Blanc de Blancs 2006 ($375), Perrier-Jouët, perrier-jouet.com Maison Perrier-Jouët serves up the ultimate in sparkling celebrations with its exceptional Belle Époque Blanc de Blancs cuvée. The coveted bottle, which showcases a spray of Japanese white anemones designed by Art Nouveau artist Émile Gallé, is responsible for uncorking countless memories created over a raised Champagne glass. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor PETAL PUSHER I Like Flowers 70 scarf ($440), Hermès, hermes.com Designed by British watercolorist Leigh Cooke, this sweet silk scarf celebrates flowers and friendship in chic, springtime style. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor LITTLE LOVELIES Ruffle bud vase ($145), Terra Glassworks, summerfieldsnaples.com When you have a single bud or a small bouquet to display, pop it into a handcrafted blown-glass vase with a ruffle collar to showcase its…

Who better to guide travelers through Peru’s capital city than Miss Peru herself? Luisa Monteverde moved to Lima in 2006 to attend university and work in media. (She won her crown a year later.) A journalist by trade, Monteverde reported on the food scene, covering gastronomic events and interviewing restaurant owners and chefs across the city. This, Monteverde says, is what makes Lima a great travel destination, as it’s where “the best restaurants in the world are located.” Now based in West Palm Beach, Monteverde is a business partner at the Jewelmer boutique on Worth Avenue, leading public relations and marketing for the fine jewelry brand in Palm Beach. (instagram.com/superluisamm) 1. MORNING ROUTINE Exercising outdoors along the Malecón de Miraflores, a cliff-side pedestrian boardwalk in Lima’s Miraflores district, then having…

Over the past few decades, a bright—and long overdue—light has shone on women in the wine industry. Nowadays, there are women leading the charge from California to Austria. At West Palm Wine Co., we carry products from more than 60 wineries that are women-led and/or-owned. Here are three of our favorite wines from wineries owned by women who are intimately involved in the growing and making process. 1 2023 Barbara Öhlzelt Grüner Leader, Austria. Barbara Öhlzelt’s Grüner Leader is crafted from a blend of grapes sourced from all her Grüner Veltliner vineyards, with vines averaging 30 years old. Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s native white grape, offers a flavor profile somewhat similar to Sauvignon Blanc. It boasts vibrant acidity and crisp, refreshing characteristics, making it an ideal choice for unwinding after a…

Chef Romain Alexandre Cheblal was raised on a macrobiotic farm near Geneva, Switzerland, where he developed a passion for eating in harmony with nature early on. Now, through his company Vegan Wagon, he offers an “Age with Grace” journey designed to help others lead a healthier, longer, and happier life through seven important daily practices: hydration, breathwork, meditation, eating a plant-based diet, moving, connecting with others, and showing gratitude and knowing what you want. “Nutrition is a key component, but the program is based entirely in radical self-care,” explains Cheblal, who offers his services in Palm Beach and the Hamptons. “I’ve titled it ‘Seven Simple Things.’ This daily regimen is both free and easy to do alone, requiring neither equipment nor travel. The program is basically just a set…

The pandemic was a wake-up call for Tim and Sandra Watts. Sandra had been struggling with painful inflammation in her hands and gained only temporary relief after seeing a hand specialist. She grew reishi mushrooms in her Loxahatchee backyard and started doing research into the power of functional mushrooms. She was impressed by her findings and the purported benefits of the mushrooms—everything from improved energy and stamina to immunity and cognitive functioning. Sandra ended up boiling the mushrooms into a tea and adding herbs. Within two weeks, her hands felt much better, and she also noticed an overall boost in her wellbeing. Inspired by the results, Sandra began making the tea for friends and family. Demand grew, and the couple knew they had to share it with more people. They…

TWINKLING TRIAD As Yafa Signed Jewels celebrates a milestone fortieth anniversary this year, co-founder Maurice Moradof highlights three vintage pieces with historical provenance. (yafasignedjewels.com) 1. Cartier Panther High-Jewelry Bracelet: Since 1914, the Panthère de Cartier line has become a defi ning motif of Cartier artisanship. ship. “Having a piece of jewelry elry in your collection that speaks for itself is very valuable,” says Moradof. “Due to the craftsmanship and attention to detail seen in 1970s Cartier pieces such as this one, this bangle is the embodiment of high jewelry.” COURTESY OF YAFA SIGNED JEWELS 2. Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Necklace: This 200-carat statement piece dates to the 1940s. Once owned by a European royal family, it offers the wearer versatility as a necklace, choker, or brooch. “Due to…

Norman Braman—the Philadelphia-born son of immigrants turned billionaire businessman—established his eponymous luxury auto company on Miami’s Biscayne Boulevard in 1975. Now the Braman Automotive group includes more than 20 dealerships across Miami and Palm Beach County that represent the world’s most prestigious brands, such as Porsche, BMW, Audi, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce. “Operating a business that bears your name creates a unique responsibility, even more so when you live in the community where you operate,” explains Norman, who now shares the helm of his automotive empire with grandsons Alex Shack and Brian Shack. “The experience we create for our customers is a reflection on me personally, and I’ve always believed that your name and reputation are the most important things—including how much money you have in the bank.” Norman’s leadership extends…

STYLE NOTES DEMURE 101: Smart tailoring, slingback shoes, and top-handle handbags are key. CHIC CHAPEAU: Upgrade with an oversize hat that looks couture. ARM PARTY: Elevate your day outfits with short driving gloves.…

Sit back, relax, and allow these luxurious, nutrient-packed face masks to work their magic on skin hydration, tone, texture, and more in minutes: Eve Lom Moisture Mask, infused with hyaluronic acid, Irish sea moss, black oat, and lecithin ($98, evelom.com); Borghese Deluxe Mask Applicator ($12) and Radiante Revitalize and Firm Mask, with sodium hyaluronate, marine exopolysaccharide, and green algae extract to target dullness, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone and texture ($55, borghese.com); Chanel Le Lift Pro Masque Uniformité ($220, Chanel counters); Augustinus Bader The Hydrogel Face Mask, packed with the brand’s TFC8 Trigger Factor Complex, copper peptide, acetylated hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and niacinamide ($32, augustinusbader.com); Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque with Amazonian White Clay ($47, Ulta Beauty locations); Dr. Jart+ Brightamin Brightening + Plumping Face Mask…

In 1924, a group of Palm Beach women gathered to discuss how to help the growing number of animals that had been abandoned by winter residents who had returned north. Following a published appeal for funds, several locals donated to help these forgotten four-legged friends. But there was always the sense that more needed to be done, and in a more organized way. After incorporating in 1925, the Animal Rescue League began as a humble operation that Palm Beachers could join for $1 a year. But things took off in 1989, when Charles Norton Adams made a significant donation in memory of his animal-loving wife, Peggy. Since then, the nonprofit has been known as the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The league now serves more than 35,000 animals a year…

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: $ Most entrées under $25 $$ Most entrées $25-$40 $$$ Most entrées $40 or more 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 a form of advertisement, nor…

Observed March 24, National Cocktail Day honors the vibrant world of cocktails and their ability to blend flavors, cultures, and culinary ingenuity in a single glass. As a day dedicated to mixology, it encourages enthusiasts to explore classic recipes, experiment with ingredients, and enjoy the artistry that goes into crafting cocktails. With International Whiskey Day also taking place this month (March 27), we’re toasting with an award-winning cocktail by mixologist Danilo Božovic, owner of Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery in Miami and its newest outpost in Fort Lauderdale. With notes of light smoke, nutmeg, and citrus, this medium-bodied cocktail balances a dry and complex finish. It’s a brilliant nod to the creativity within the world of whiskey and cocktails, making it a fitting tribute for these celebratory days. THE NEWBURGH…

At the height of the Palm Beaches’ equestrian sporting season, a local surgeon is advancing the care of its human athletes—from amateurs to Olympians across disciplines—thanks to the support of a former athlete and her family. Dr. Nicholas Sama, director of orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgery and co-medical director of West Palm Beach’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)-Florida, is implementing innovative and regenerative therapies, made possible by a $2 million endowment from former polo player Annabelle Garrett and her mother and former patient, Marina Kellen French. “Dr. Sama’s knowledge and commitment to the well-being of the equestrian athlete ensures we can compete at the highest level safely and sustainably,” Garrett says. “The level of precision and care he brings to equine sports medicine is unmatched.” PBI recently caught up with…

DO THE MATH Endorsed by the high-IQ society Mensa, Math for Love’s Prime Climb ($30) is a colorful and competitive arithmetic-based game where players race to get to the center of the board using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Prime Climb proves that, no matter what we may recall from lackluster classes, math can be fast-paced and fun. (mathforlove.com) MATCH ME IF YOU CAN With more than 100,000 units sold in the United States, The Uzzle ($60) is a fan-favorite block puzzle game that quickly turns into a “fun-filled pattern-matching frenzy.” It is designed for one to four players per game but can accommodate up to 16 players if you play four games at once. Suitable for both kids and adults, the game requires quick thinking, acute observations, and fast…

West Palm Beach audiences will hear Harold Zidler proclaim the famous words “Welcome to the Moulin Rouge!” when the touring production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings glitz and glamour to the Kravis Center March 25-30. Based on the famed Academy Award–winning film by Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a jukebox spectacle of splendor and romance that follows the ill-fated love story of Scottish poet Christian and cabaret star Satine. The energetic celebration of “Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love” is an extravaganza for the senses, featuring stunning costumes, sets evocative of nineteenth-century Paris, and beloved songs within songs, such as “Elephant Love Medley,” “El Tango de Roxanne,” “Your Song,” “Only Girl in a Material World,” and more. (kravis.org)…