Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Summer I is officially here. I’m not talking about the skin-searing, hurricane-fearing part of the year—that’s Summer II, also known as “time to vacation abroad.” Summer I is not yet oppressively hot or humidity-soaked, so you can savor a long alfresco lunch now that tables are suddenly available. It’s a great time to explore and enjoy all things local, which you might have missed during the crush of season. So, what might you do this delightful June? Start by making yourself a frozen drink to take poolside (with your copy of Palm Beach Illustrated, of course). We have a number of recipes for you on page 74. I’m intrigued by the Frosted Starlet myself; who could argue with passion fruit and Champagne? This and four other warm-weather elixirs, compiled by…

THE NORTH END RIDE This tranquil ride takes you past some of Palm Beach’s most beautiful waterfront estates, ending at a secluded beach for a picnic. After crossing the Intracoastal Waterway on Flagler Memorial Bridge, you have two options for picking up a picnic lunch: Roll into The Royal Poinciana Plaza and fuel up with a loaded smoothie from Celis Juice Bar, then take a pressed sandwich, wrap, or salad to go. (celisjuicebar.com) Or pedal south to chef Clay Conley’s Buccan Sandwich Shop, which opens daily at 11 a.m. and features both hot and cold options. Don’t neglect to add a chocolate chip cookie (or two) and a ginger lemonade to your order. (buccansandwichshop.com) Other highlights include:  North Palm Beach Island: Pedal past luxurious estates and tropical landscapes along North…

Shortly after Chris Redding and Serena Spates-Redding learned that their 2-year-old son, Christian, was autistic, they also discovered that Chris’ piano playing and songwriting provided an unexpected way to connect with him. They never imagined that four years later the songs they created together would attract international support, earn a Grammy nomination, and inspire a resource platform to support other families of autistic children. The 10-track album, Visions of Sounds, features songs that incorporate Christian’s vocal stimming, repetitive sounds and vocal patterns that those with autism exhibit to organize sensory information and express their emotions. “We received a touching letter from a mother whose nonverbal autistic son began humming the melodies when she played the album for him,” Chris shares. “It was a groundbreaking moment for her and the reason…

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David Burke became familiar with Palm Beach County the same way many renowned chefs do: via the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival. Having participated in the festival for many years, Burke—who is best known for his eponymous tavern on New York’s Upper East Side, Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke on Lexington Avenue, and many other restaurants across New York State and New Jersey—felt that the Palm Beaches would be the right fit for his first foray into Florida. Later this month, Burke will debut SeaHawk Prime by David Burke inside Nautilus 220 in Lake Park. He notes that the new luxury condominium building’s setting along the Intracoastal greatly influenced the concept behind SeaHawk Prime. “The waterfront inspired us to balance the menu between land and sea,” explains Burke.…

AMERICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL Fun times are on tap at this convivial hangout inside Mizner Park. 351 W. Plaza Real Suite 315, Boca Raton (americansocialbar.com) $ BELLE & MAXWELL’S This charming eatery serves bistro dishes in comfortable surroundings. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (belleandmaxwells.com) $ BERRY FRESH CAFÉ These family-run restaurants specialize in breakfast and brunch favorites. 11658 U.S. Hwy. 1, Palm Beach Gardens; 3755 Military Trail, Jupiter; 1429 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart; 1718 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West (berryfresh.cafe) $ THE BLIND MONK This tapas and wine bar offers dinner and weekend brunch in a modern setting. 655 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (theblindmonk.com) $ BRICK & BARREL David Schroeder’s gastropub favors comfort food and healthy options. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, Jupiter…

Danielle Norcross and Beth Aschenbach have been defining what it means to have a sunny disposition for more than a decade. Driven by their love of fashion, home, travel, and the captivating nature of a Palm Beach lifestyle, the sisters started a blog, Palm Beach Lately, in 2012. It has since grown into product collections, a collaboration with Serena & Lily for a Sisters Suite at The Colony, and even the creation of pastel picnic boats. But, despite the added responsibilities, their primary role has always been as mothers. That is why their latest launch—a limited-edition children’s life jacket collection with Line + Cleat—is so close to their hearts. “Since we began manufacturing our Palm Yachts picnic boats a few years ago, we have been looking for life jackets in…

STYLE FOR HOPE WHO: Dress for Success Palm Beaches WHAT: Style for Hope fundraising luncheon WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Makeup mogul and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown received the 2025 Style Icon award presented by Dress for Success Palm Beaches at the nonprofit’s annual fundraising luncheon. The event raised close to $350,000. EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE WHO: Historical Society of Palm Beach County and Milly Park WHAT: Exclusive Fashion Experience WHERE: Ocean Alexander yachts display, Palm Beach International Boat Show, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The exclusive fashion experience featured looks from the Milly Park Fall/Winter 2025 Collection presented to fashion enthusiasts, industry insiders, and philanthropists. SYMPHONY OF SUPPORT WHO: Palm Beach Symphony WHAT: Twenty-Third Annual Gala, A Standing Ovation WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Symphony patrons enjoyed a dinner dance…

STYLE NOTES UNDER THE SEA: Take inspo from the ocean. SEA BREEZE: Keep fabric choices light and airy. RARE FIND: Invest in accessories with unique details.…

Faraway destinations are just a spritz away with these evocative aromas: Moroccanoil L’Originale Eau de Parfum, leading with sweet florals, velvet woods, and spicy amber ($130 for 3.4 fl. oz., Sephora locations); Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette, evoking a sun-kissed day on Capri with lush Mediterranean notes and Sicilian lemon ($146 for 3.3 fl. oz., Sephora locations); Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif Parfum, touting almond, bergamot, and mandarin ($410 for 2.5 fl. oz., Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton); Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Fragrance Oil ($40 for 0.3 fl. oz., flamingoestate.com); Costa Brazil Aroma in Oil, inspired by heady Amazonian Breu ($78 for 0.3 fl. oz., livecostabrazil.com); Vyrao Free 00 Eau de Parfum, a sensual mix of citrus, Egyptian jasmine, and vanilla ($190 for…

MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND: AIOLI, WEST PALM BEACH Everyone’s favorite mom-and-pop bakery/café is getting the recognition it deserves. Chef Michael Hackman and his wife, Melanie, have made Aioli part of the very fabric of West Palm’s South End neighborhood, earning a devoted local following for their innovative baked goods, damn-good daily specials, and warm hospitality. (aioliwpb.com) MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND: PALM BEACH MEATS, WEST PALM BEACH Founded by Eric and Meghan San Pedro, this high-end butcher shop specializes in premier Japanese, Australian, and American Wagyu. In addition to hosting special tasting events and chef’s dinners, Palm Beach Meats also boasts a Wagyu-centric menu dotted with elevated comfort food. Think: Wagyu Philly cheesesteaks, empanadas, and Filipino lumpias. (palmbeachmeats.com) MICHELIN ONE STAR: KONRO, WEST PALM BEACH Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt and his sommelier wife, Nadia,…

What do you create for a family who wants to have fun? Erin Cantu of Erin A. Cantu Interiors delivered the answer with these unique spaces designed to bring play into a Boca Raton home. “This home is meant for living,” says Cantu. “We wanted to create spaces that are functional, but more importantly fun.” While the shuffleboard table was an instant hit with the family, the Ping-Pong table, by Sean Woolsey Studio, is Cantu’s favorite touch. In addition to featuring a sleek design and elevated finishes, it doubles as a breakfast table. Cantu addressed her clients’ noise and durability concerns regarding the basketball room by utilizing Hourwall concrete tiles as wall cladding, so players could run wild, laugh, and play with abandon. As Cantu notes, “These spaces were inspired…

New York–based Blushington has established itself as a triple threat in the beauty world by offering blowouts, makeup applications, and skin care services all under one roof. Now, thanks to the efforts of longtime customer Karen Diaz Meaike, the luxury beauty service destination will be landing in Boca Raton this summer. “I have enjoyed each and every visit to Blushington because of the caliber of service and warm, welcoming, and professional delivery,” she says. “Blushington allows for an individualized, upscale, luxury blowout and makeup experience that meets life’s time constraints and affordability.” (blushington.com)…

RUNWAY OF HOPE WHO: Place of Hope WHAT: Runway of Hope WHERE: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 1. WHO: Audrey Gruss, Hope for Depression Research Foundation, and Marissa Collections WHAT: Spring Sip and Shop WHERE: Penthouse, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach 2. WHO: Path to College Fellowship WHAT: Shine & Dine Gala WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 3. WHO: Historical Society of Palm Beach County WHAT: “Playing the Palm Beaches” Panel Discussion WHERE: Beach Club, The Boca Raton 4. WHO: Big Dog Ranch Rescue WHAT: Wine, Women & Shoes WHERE: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 5. WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens WHAT: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach 6.…

You may know born-and-raised Wellington resident Christopher Pappas from his screen printing and embroidery shop, The Palm Locals, which he launched in August 2019. However, Pappas sold that business last summer and is on to the next: a traveling embroidery machine he calls Palm Beach Embroidery Club, which he started in 2023 after seeing on Instagram that there was demand for such an offering. « “I had a machine, so I just tested it out,” Pappas shares. “We monogrammed bows, and it was an instant hit. We slowly started to build the business from there.” Pappas offers on-site embroidering, bringing his machine to private events and retail activations with brands like Coniglio Palm Beach, LoveShackFancy, Hill House Home, Jenni Kayne, and even Ralph Lauren, which Pappas calls “a dream client.”…

“My world transformed the moment my first child was born,” says photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank. “Becoming a mother gave my life a deep sense of purpose and meaning. With this new revelation I was inspired to capture the love between parents and their children and to document this story of love and the journey of modern parenting through my books.” Swanson Frank has published two Assouline books featuring images of prominent parents and their children: Mother and Child and Father and Child, which was released last month. Father and Child boasts beautiful imagery of more than 50 fathers and their children, including professional polo player and Wellington resident Nacho Figueras as well as pro golfer and Jupiter resident Matt Kuchar. PBI caught up with Swanson Frank to discuss the book…

What inspired you to start designing hats? I’ve always had a deep love for hats, but I could never quite find the right one. I’ve been creative and hands-on for as long as I can remember—painting for fun, building little projects around the house, that kind of thing. My dad taught me a lot of those skills growing up, and my mom was an oil painter, so the creative gene runs in the family. When COVID first hit and everything slowed down, I found myself with time on my hands and thought, “Why not learn the art of hat making?” I had zero intention of it turning into anything more than a hobby. But one thing led to another, and somehow it organically grew into a fullblown business. How has…

Espresso Martini Affogato This indulgent treat combines the rich flavor of an espresso martini with the decadence of vanilla ice cream INGREDIENTS 2 oz. vodka (or try it with rum, mezcal, or whiskey)1 oz. Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (or your preferred coffee liqueur)1 oz. fresh espresso, chilled1 scoop rich vanilla ice creamGround coffee to garnish » In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka (or alternative spirit), coffee liqueur, and espresso with ice. Shake well. Pour the martini into a glass over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finish with a dusting of ground coffee. Frosted Starlet A lavish spin on the provocative Porn Star Martini, this icy granita is destined to be a showstopper at any summer gathering INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur2 oz. passion fruit…

When it comes to our suggestions for what to pair with brunch dishes, our North Star is simple: keep it refreshing, fun, and light. Few are interested in sipping a saturated, brooding red wine at high noon. A bubbly rosé or invigorating white wine will slake everyone’s thirst and lend a celebratory tone to the meal. Here are three of our favorite brunch wines now in stock at West Palm Wine Co.…

Believing that vigorous workouts don’t have to compromise your joint health to deliver results, fitness instructors Nicole Wesenberg and Maria Labate opened Sculpt Shop in Jupiter and West Palm Beach as destinations for low-impact, high-intensity workouts that are sustainable, effective, and inclusive. “It doesn’t matter to us if you are out of shape, returning from a long break, just had a baby, or need an array of modifications,” says Wesenberg. “With us, everyone fits in.” In addition to Pilates-based XFormer classes, the Jupiter location offers strength and conditioning classes that implement dumbbells, kettlebells, and cardio equipment. And at both studios, instructors constantly change up moves, tempos, music, and sequences, so no two classes are ever the same. “When you walk in, you don’t know what to expect other than your…

GOINGS ON 2 Culinary Creations, benefiting Quantum House, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington, $295. (quantumhouse.org) 4 Palm Beach County Residents Day, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, free. (mounts.org) Sunset Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also June 11, 18, and 25, $20-$25. (jupiterlighthouse.org) 5 Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking with Roberta Sabban, King Library, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org) Founder’s Day, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, free. (flaglermuseum.us) “Kristin Beck: Before I Forget” opening reception, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, free. (armoryart.org) Light, Art, and Installation with Nathan Timpano, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also June 12, $25-$80. (norton.org) 6 Artist Talk: A Conversation with Lee Chun-Yi,…

Dear Liz, I never know when I should introduce new people to each other and worse, I often can’t remember their names even when I know an introduction is necessary. What should I do? Let’s take this from the top. When in doubt, introduce. What I mean is when you are talking to one friend and another one joins you, it is always better to introduce them to each other than not. You aren’t sure if they know each other? So what? It’s always best to err on the side of over-introducing rather than under-introducing. Think about it: it is quite rude not to introduce people to each other as it creates awkwardness. On the other hand, it’s never impolite to mistakenly introduce two people who have met before. They…