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52 / Secret Garden

Floral motifs and springtime shades are in bloom this season. Discover how to wear spring’s freshest looks. Photography by Navid

62 / Agent of Change

Despite a storied pedigree, Nicholas Vreeland walks his own path—and bridges the gap between two vastly different worlds. By Daphne Nikolopoulos

72 / Art Speaks

pa l m b e ac h i l lu st r at e d.co m f o r t h e l at e st i n a l l t h i n gs luxu ry

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A photographic presentation of creative sips concocted by four talented local mixologists. Squid-ink tequila, anyone? Photography by Robert Nelson

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Entertaining is a work of art to Bryan Walsh and Matt Holland. We have a seat at their recent Warhol-approved dinner.

Wondering how to fill your liquor cabinet? We have a few recommendations among the world’s most precious spirits. By Mark Spivak

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departments 10 / From the Publisher

12 / From the Editor 14 / Log On

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16 / Party Pics

The ForEverglades Benefit and the Palm Beach Heart Ball

21 / Insider

Get to know superstar polo athlete Adolfo Cambiaso, plus hot happenings around Palm Beach

29 / Style

Fashionably sweet floral looks

32 / Sparkle

Jewelry pieces inspired by winged garden creatures

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The perfect writing tools to help you craft a personal message

39 / Escape

Exotic luxury: inside three dazzling Moroccan riad hotels

By Paul Rubio

44 / Jet Set

Take a trip to the Big Easy with WPTV anchor Jay Cashmere

46 / High road

96 / Pour

Savory bottles of kosher wine beyond the standard brands By mark spivak

99 / Home

A sleek and richly colored master suite in Boynton Beach

100 / Elements

Fun and functional tools for the most-used room: the kitchen

102 / Parties

The Breakers wows with aweinspiring decor at the Paradise Found gala

131 / Balance

Know when to have a smoothie vs. juice, follow a 15-minute workout, try a fitness routine inspired by dance, attend a medical lecture and more

137 / Agenda

What to see and do this month

144 / Seen

Hot parties, beautiful people

152 / Last look

The worldy taste and interests of designer Lars Bolander

Can a $66,000 Kia make a dent in the rarefied space of luxury autos? By howard walker

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Independent coffee spots to enjoy a fresh cup of Joe, plus bites from the local dining scene

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Forgive me for complaining about this fortunate “predicament,” but the dining choices in our area are almost too amazing. In Palm Beach County’s landscape of independent restaurants, farm-to-table offerings and ever-changing menus, the decision of where to eat is a daily struggle. Just consider some of the popular options not far from my home, like Coolinary Café, Little Moir’s Food Shack and Talay Thai. In the Palm Beach area, everyone is buzzing about Avocado Grill, Buccan and Table 26. And in Boca Raton, 13 American Table, The Sybarite Pig and Kapow! Noodle Bar are popular favorites. Those of you like myself, who love preparing food almost as much as eating it, particularly appreciate the number of chefs starting their own restaurants around town—like Chef Roy Villacrusis, who this month embarks on a new venture with the opening of Nitrogen. Located in Jupiter, his Asian-style gastropub will feature a speakeasy-inspired bar with creative cocktails and, of course, the innovative sushi for which Villacrusis is so well known. We couldn’t be more excited for this phenomenal local chef and friend. Congratulations are also in order for Drs. Andrea and Brian Hass, partners in life and business, who this year celebrate 20 years with Hass Plastic Surgery in Palm Beach Gardens. It is a milestone achievement to be sure, and we are proud to support their anniversary year. We’re also proud to support a few fundraisers this month, starting with the Heroes in Medicine Awards on April 16 at the Kravis Center. Now in its twelfth year, this annual event benefits the Palm Beach County Medical Society and honors medical professionals in our Follow me on community. Last year, I had the privilege of serving on the committee to help select the twitter @PBIsales winners in one of the categories. Certainly, they all deserve recognition; many spend their discretionary time providing their services at no charge, serving on committees, championing legislation and fighting for the best health care in the area. The charitable giving continues on April 18 with the BASH Gala, which supports The Benjamin School and is held at the spectacular Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The event raises money each year to support the school’s educational and financial assistance programs. One of this year’s fabulous auction items is a $5,000 shopping spree at The Gardens Mall; you can register to win this and other prizes at thebenjaminschool.org. I’m sure the tough decisions of where to dine and what auction prize to bid on will continue to weigh me down—and I couldn’t be more thankful. Enjoy every blessed “struggle” this month, down to the last bite.

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1 When Nancy and Marshall Benjamin founded the school in 1960, it was called North Palm Beach Private School.

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April is a delightful time to be in Palm Beach. The summer weather has not yet set in, but the frenetic pace of the season has slowed enough to let us enjoy the simple pleasures of living in this corner of paradise. And though our social calendars are a little lighter, there is still plenty to do around town. One of the happenings I’m most excited about this month is the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ “Return to the Roof of the World,” an exhibit of Nicholas Vreeland’s photography of Tibetan landscapes and Buddhist monks and pilgrims. It will open April 8 with a reception featuring the artist himself. That’s not so unusual, you might think; artists come here all the time to open their exhibits. But this is a special appearance, indeed: Nicholas, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, will be traveling to Palm Beach from the monastery in Karnataka, India where he serves as abbot. I can sense eyebrows being raised at the notion of a Tibetan Buddhist monk and monastery abbot taking pictures. As may be evident from his name (yes, he is related to that Vreeland), Nicholas is not a typical monk—or a typical photographer, for that matter. I had the good fortune to meet him in December, when he was in New York for the opening of Monk With A Camera, the documentary about his life (more eyebrow raising!). We had breakfast in the West Village, and he was very forthcoming about the dichotomy of his life. He grew up privileged but gave it all up in the 1970s to follow a spiritual path and, unlike other trust funders who put in the requisite few months in Tibet or Nepal, never looked back. He renounced everything to become a Buddhist monk and humbly remains one to this day. That said, he still possesses a Western pragmatism—and the charm and manners of his aristocratic upbringing. (Ever the gentleman, he even offered to pay for breakfast, to which I quickly replied, “I can’t let a monk pay! It would be bad karma.”) The photos are fascinating, but the man is even more so. Read about his journey and his quest for balance between monastic asceticism and artistic expression in “Agent of Change,” on page 62. Enjoy the issue!

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In a nod to polo’s grand trophy, the U.S. Open Championship, which is contested this month at International Polo Club Palm Beach, we profile polo superstar Adolfo Cambiaso. Widely regarded as the best player in the world, Adolfo talks candidly about what’s next in polo. Page 24.

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Benedict Day. To celebrate, Avocado Grill in West Palm Beach has shared its avocado-infused take on this tasty brunch staple. (561-623-0822, avocadogrillwpb.com) Serves 4 Ingredients 8 poached eggs 4 English muffins 3 cups fresh baby spinach 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 large slices of smoked salmon Guacamole Hollandaise sauce Truffle oil Microgreens Toast the English muffins. Cook spinach with garlic and place on top of English muffins. In this order, add smoked salmon topped with guacamole, hot poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, truffle oil and microgreens.

pouring in South Florida. 3. Spring gets the anime treatment April 18-19 at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ annual Hatsume Fair. We dig into the world of cosplay and look at what’s in store at the ever-popular Hatsume costume contest at palm beachillustrated.com/ hatsume2015.

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The event scene in West Palm Beach turns a new page this month with the inaugural Palm Beach Book Festival, a daylong affair for book lovers to meet and hear from top literati—and learn how to become one, too. Held April 11 at the Norton Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the festival consists of four panel discussions—covering topics such as women’s literature and the world of publishing—with novelists like Andrew Gross, Jacquelyn Mitchard and Lee Woodruff as well as local best-selling writer Scott Eyman, author and actor Alan Cumming and Vanity Fair critic James Wolcott. Following the panels, festivalgoers can commingle at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach for a cocktail soiree that includes a Q&A with James Patterson moderated by Joe Klein of Time. Tickets cost $75 for the festival, $200 for the closing cocktail party. The event is one to bookmark for next year, too: Organizers are already lining up participants for the 2016 festival, meaning this is just the first chapter in what local readers hope will be a storied event. (palmbeachbookfestival.com)

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Vroom, Vroom Car lovers’ hearts will be revving April 17-19 when the thirteenth annual Barrett-Jackson auto auction takes over the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. Overwhelmed by the automotive eye candy? Here are four machines up for sale that have our motors running. (barrett-jackson.com)

1. A 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (above)—the first year for the model—with a 4.7-liter V-8 and two electric engines that deliver 887 hp.

2. A 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish boasting a six-speed, paddle-shifted automated manual transmission with a 5.9-liter V-12.

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4. A 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider (bel0w) with a seven-speed mid-engine pushing 570 hp, a retractable roof and an interior dressed in black and red leather and Alcantara.

Gossip Queen Hollywood’s dirty laundry will be hung out to dry at the Kravis Center on April 24 when Kathy Griffin dishes on her latest celebrity run-ins, rumors and opinions. The filter-free comedienne rose to fame through her tell-all acts and her Bravo reality show, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, which aired from 2005 to 2010. Griffin’s biting sense of humor has earned her a Grammy as well as a role on E!’s Fashion Police, where she replaced the late Joan Rivers in January as a humorous critic of Hollywood style. The former D-lister spills to PBI some of her own secrets as a famous funny woman. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) Celebs on her best- and worstdressed lists: Trust me, it’ll change every Monday night [on Fashion Police]. People think I make my mind up about a celebrity and just go at them forever.

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Truth is, I’m what you call a “flip flopper.” I might be pro-Paltrow one week and anti-Clooney the next week. I promise to be unpredictable. Celebs she admires: The legends—the ones who have been through the fire and survived to have a good laugh about it: Cher, Bette Midler, Gloria Vanderbilt, even Gloria Steinem. Frankly, I’m pretty bored with anybody under 90 years old. What it takes to be a woman in comedy: You better love it because you’re going to bomb more than you kill. Those boys are gonna be coming at you nonstop, saying, “Chicks aren’t funny” as if it’s 1952 all over again. The demise of sexism in stand-up comedy hasn’t made progress nearly as quickly as I would like. The most unusual item she owns: My brain. The moment she felt like she moved up from the D-List: Oh, I don’t know … two Emmys, a Grammy, sold-out shows from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall—does it really matter? The most obvious moment I will step onto the A-List is when I hit the stage at the Kravis in West Palm Beach. Duh!

earth LOVE As if Palm Beachers need a reason to appreciate the outdoors, April 22 is Earth Day, when the environment is the center of attention. This year, get the whole family involved in raising awareness with these five kid-friendly activities to better the planet. (earthday.org)

1. Reduce your emissions: Walk, bicycle or carpool to school that day—or, even better, all week.

2. Pick up a copy of Willow Watts and the Green School Wish (Great Books 4 Kids, $7), a fairy-tale-like story that teaches children about sustainability. Written by West Palm Beach resident Annie Donnelly, the book won this year’s “Best Moment for the Movement” award from the Center for Green Schools. (860-5809076, greatbooks4kids.org) 3. Play outside—and bring a

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n the world of polo, Adolfo Cambiaso is considered the Michael Jordan of the game. Since 1993, when he was anointed the youngest 10-goaler in history at age 17, he has generally been regarded as the sport’s best player. The polo star, who turns 40 this month, has won more than 50 major tournaments, including the Argentine Open 11 times, the U.S. Open six times and, in December, the prestigious Olimpia de Oro as the Argentine sportsman of the year. “He’s just so far ahead of the game,” says Valiente patron Bob Jornayvaz, for whom Cambiaso has played since 2013. “I would put him in the same category as Steve Jobs or Peyton Manning or anyone who studies every aspect of their game. It’s not merely a passion; he takes it in a responsible fashion that’s unlike most people. … It’s a unique work ethic that we see in certain

CEOs, in top athletes, in extremely creative artists, architects. You see it in the best of the best.” While many of polo’s top athletes grew up playing the sport, Cambiaso did not. In fact, he spent much of his childhood playing tennis. His father, also a polo athlete, didn’t pick up a mallet until he was 40, and when Cambiaso started he didn’t have the luxury of hundreds of horses at his fingertips or endless practice games or tournaments. But today, just as he and his father share an interest in polo, Cambiaso’s passion for the sport is spreading to the newest generation of his family. His 12-year-old daughter, Mia, and 9-year-old son, Adolfo, play in children’s tournaments in Argentina and Wellington—including the Bright’s Creek Future 10s match at the Nespresso 40 Goal Challenge, played at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in February. Even his youngest

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daughter, Myla, who’s only 4, is already riding. Cambiaso never pushed the sport on his children; he simply introduced them to horses and let nature take its course. “I put them on the horses,” he explains. “I make them love the horse first, more than the game. “You can say that it is working. The boy is fanatical about playing; [Mia] is fanatical about the horses. ” For Adolfo Jr., at least, the interest may have started at birth. In 2005, while his wife, model Maria Vazquez, was pregnant with their second child, Cambiaso was in the middle of a second-round game in the Argentine Open when he received a phone call from the obstetrician. At the moment, his team, La Dolfina, was leading 12-3 at halftime. “The doctor called me, and I was in the fourth chukker,” Cambiaso recalls with a smile. “I asked him to give me 15 more minutes so I could play one more chukker. He said, ‘I can only give you 15 minutes because Maria is ready [to give birth].’ At this moment, Maria doesn’t know [that I asked for 15 minutes]; otherwise, she would kill me!”

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Adolfo Cambiaso, widely recognized as the best polo player in the world, with children Mia (also left) and Adolfo Jr. during the Nespresso 40 Goal Challenge in Wellington.

Cambiaso left the field with his team leading 18-4 (en route to a 27-7 victory) and raced to the hospital, five minutes away. He made it with time to spare and—very soon—welcomed his son into the world. “[Maria] was so quick, I could have come back and played the last chukker,” he jokes. For Cambiaso, family comes first, and his wife and children often accompany him to matches, whether he is playing in Wellington, England or Spain. Even back home at Cordoba, his farm outside of Buenos Aires, horsing around on the field is a regular occurrence. “I try to have pickup games with friends of my kids almost every weekend,” he says. “My breaker, he’s one of my main guys,” he adds. “He has a kid that is the same age as my kids. I give him a lot of help [and] the possibility to play. There are always horses for everybody. It’s the best program for them and for me, to arrange a polo game or a tournament. “I do it because I love it—that’s the truth. And I like that they enjoy it.” Cambiaso also loves horses. While he’s vague about how many he owns—“enough, plenty,” is all he admits—there are reports he owns between 600 and 1,000 polo ponies.

Cambiaso is involved with the breeding side of the sport and is also one of few players experimenting with horse cloning. In fact, he rode cloned ponies—Show Me and Cuartetera—in the 2014 Argentine Open. “It’s already showing that [cloning] works,” he says. “They played fantastic.” Olimpia, another clone, will play in this year’s Argentine Open. His idea of cloning horses emerged in 2005, when Cambiaso’s prized stallion, Aiken Cura, sustained a serious injury at the Argentine Open. Devastated at the loss and hoping technology would soon create new opportunities, he froze some of the horse’s cells. He wasn’t alone in pursuing the concept; by 2010, Mariano Aguerre and Charlie Armstrong had revealed clones. Cambiaso partnered with Alan Meeker of the Texas firm Crestview Genetics and set out to clone several of his top ponies. It was certainly an investment—cloning one pony costs as much as $100,000, plus the added cost of subsequent rearing and training. But for Cambiaso, getting involved with what may be the future of polo was an easy decision. “I like horses, I like cloning, I like all the different parts,” he says. “It’s my work, but it’s my hobby, too.” « palmbeachillustrated.com | APRIL 2015

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ON the road

Travel expert Jaclyn Sienna India, of Palm Beach-based luxe travel agency Sienna Charles, dishes on hot trends, where to go next and why snowboarding down volcanic ash is a good idea. (561-452-6363, siennacharles.com) Summer is coming, and we’re itching to try something new. Any recommendations? JSI: Sri Lanka has been getting a lot of attention. The two Aman properties, Amanwella and Amangalla, are incredible, as is Cape Weligama on the south coast. We also plan tours around the tea fields, food tours to taste the local cuisine (really authentic, really spicy Indian food), cooking classes in a private home, history tours and hiking. We’ve also been sending people to Zanzibar, not necessarily for the amazing hotel scene but more for culture and beaches. It’s an easy jaunt from Tanzania, but it’s the perfect destination whether you are or are not doing mainland Africa. What is trending right now in travel? Family travel with an adventure angle. Adventure builds memories and lets people go beyond their comfort zone. We see it all the time: Dad is super busy, maybe doesn’t see his kids much, so they go on vacation and do things they wouldn’t get to do at home. They connect in an all-new way. What spots are you loving for family travel? Whether they are going away with one or two generations, people are looking for that perfect place: the ultimate St. Barths vibe but with activities. Mukul in Nicaragua is phenomenal—the beaches, the service, the hotel. It’s on par with St. Barths, but you can also do helicopter tours and snowboard down volcanic ash. We also combine it with Costa Rica and often have families stay at Villa Manzu, a 15-bedroom villa with five-star service. And for off-the-beaten-path adventure? We just got back from West Papua, the islands off western Indonesia. We do a boat trip around that region with a chartered yacht for 10. It’s one of the most diverse places to scuba dive—the fish and coral are unbelievable. We also do beach barbecues, meet the local people and in general enjoy amazing scenery off the grid.

Zanzibar La Palapa at the Mukul Beach, Golf and Spa resort

Jaclyn Sienna India on location

A Mukul beach

Where are you sending those who have been there, done that? Japan, beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. We find a lot of people still have not been to Japan other than for business. It’s a destination where we are really able to wow clients with experiences like photography, authentic ceremonies and crafts, food they have never tasted before and countryside journeys on a luxury sleeper train. Any place(s) you wouldn’t go right now? Anywhere that makes you feel uncomfortable. Each person has his or her own views of what is and isn’t safe. I never push people to go anywhere they don’t feel incredibly excited about. We all have a favorite hotel. What’s yours? My favorite hotel in the world is Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris. The Presidential Suite, with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the best concierge in the city, is the height of luxury.

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Carry a blank journal as an everyday accessory—you never know when creativity will strike. Our Pick: 144-page notebook ($115) with silk cover in graphite Brazil print cover. Hermès, Palm Beach (561-655-6655, usa.hermes.com)

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Make an impression in your correspondences with the timeless and sophisticated art of wax envelope seals. Our Pick: Double ($42) or single ($32) initial seal with wooden handle. Il Papiro, Palm Beach (561-833-5696, ilpapirofirenze.it)

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Former graphic designer Jason Arbuckle brings Florida-infused whimsy to the world of stationery and greeting cards through his West Palm Beach company, J.Falkner. (561-833-8455, jfalkner.com) Goal: “Living in Palm Beach, and sharing this magical place with friends, made me realize there is nothing like a jolt of color to make people happy. Bright, colorful cards have since become our trademark at J.Falkner—our motto is to share color and spread happiness.” On the lost art of writing: “Ironically, the ease of email and text means the written word now has that much more impact. A great card with just a few words is so much more memorable than any text. After all, who ever took an email and put it on their pin board?” Our J.Falkner pick: Happy Flamingo folded cards ($16.95 for boxed set of 8). Stationer on Sunrise (561833-7971, stationeronsunrise.com)

5 Don’t settle—use the perfect tool to express your writing voice. Our Pick: Five-inch Betteridge Collection sterling silver bamboo ballpoint pen with clip ($200). Betteridge, Palm Beach (561-655-5850, betteridge.com)

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Step away from the computer and send a thoughtful note the old-fashioned way. Our Pick: Gigi correspondence cards ($14.95 for box of 10 flat cards and envelopes) from Lilly Pulitzer. Swoozie’s, Palm Beach Gardens (561-627-3744, swoozies.com)

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Scenes from Selman Marrakech (clockwise from left): the beautiful Andalusian patio; the lounge at the property’s Assyl restaurant; the restaurant corridor; a living area inside a deluxe suite.

Selman Marrakech

A magnum opus from award-winning French designer Jacques Garcia, Selman Marrakech veers from ostentation, conveying Garcia’s vision of the marriage between an intimate, design-driven hotel and a private Moroccan home. Garcia’s signature touches like modish leather end tables are instantly recognizable; however, his profound use of a purple color palette and his role as architect in the hotel’s construction breaks new ground for Garcia. In fact, Selman’s Moorish architectural edge—thirteenth-century Marrakech meets

Andalusía hacienda—stems from Garcia’s structural vision following his first meeting with owners Saida and Abdeslam Bennani Smires. It was also during this meeting when Garcia learned of Abdeslam’s passion for Arabian Thoroughbred horses, instigating an ingenious brainstorm to weave equestrian elegance into Selman’s fabric. Nowadays, dozens of these prized horses live like royalty on-site in trendy Garciadesigned stables. They freely roam the property twice daily under supervision of the stable manager, allowing guests to witness their blazing glory flush against the

backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Their photos grace the hallways of the common areas, horse sculptures abound and several rooms overlook their manicured domains through arched windows. Another of Selman’s standout features is the 13,000-square-foot lifestyle spa, Morocco’s sole Chenot spa. Based on Dominique and Henri Chenot’s founding principles of biontology—“the study of the essence of life and its evolution,” which commingles Chinese and western medicine—the spa utilizes a holistic approach to health, wellness, skin and diet. It specializes in hydrotherapy, massage and beauty treatments as well as more med-spa-like cosmetic procedures and an all-out physical rejuvenation and rehabilitation program. (selman-marrakech.com)

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the notion that Royal Mansour resides in a league of its own. A sumptuous collection of one- to four-bedroom riads (courtyard houses)—each with a solarium, plunge pool and vaulted sky roof—Royal Mansour is part living museum, part hotel and 100 percent apex of extravagance. Its decadent detailing and adornments are evident throughout— from carved plaster, hand-painted woods, zelliges and mosaics valued at several billion dollars to a Disney-style back lot that serves as ground zero for the legion of butlers, who appear in an instant to service any request. Beyond the enclaves of salmon-hued lowrises, a garden of orange and lemon trees leads to Mansour’s 26,000-square-foot spa. Inside, a colossal white atrium comes to life over tiers of arched, latticework frames housing two Moroccan hammams and mammoth spa suites, most with a private terrace and a plunge pool. Adjacent to the spa, Mansour’s water garden lobby is enveloped in bespoke zelliges and silver handrails. Surrounding the

lobby are style-driven common areas, such as the house library—where the ceiling opens like a book at the touch of a button. In the evening, Royal Mansour’s “wow” factor continues with the glow of thousands of custom lights and candles. It’s during this time when the hotel’s two restaurants take center stage. Both are helmed by Executive Chef Yannick Alléno, whose Paris restaurant received three Michelin stars earlier this year. At La Grande Table Marocaine, anticipate an evening of fine dining centered on authentic Moroccan cuisine; at La Grande Table Française, indulge in refined French cuisine in an ultraromantic setting where minutiae like handmade tableware exclusive to the restaurant are simply the norm. (royalmansour.com)

Scenes from the Royal Mansour (clockwise from top left): the ornate water garden lobby; the cigar bar and lounge; the property’s pool.

La Sultana Marrakech

In the heart of the Old City, La Sultana strives for an unlikely concept of understated Moroccan luxury, showcasing a boutique product of 28 rooms and favoring individuality over bling.

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Among Marrakech’s colorful and clamorous markets, an unimposing entrance gives way to a serene collection of five riads, each with a its own worldly motif—such as Riad Scheherazade, inspired by the African savannah, and Riad Bahia, defined by intricate white stucco work and minimalist decor. Details differ dramatically in each of the riad’s rooms, adorned with disparate furnishings, fireplaces, antiques and paintings. At every turn, La Sultana’s splendor dazzles, but guests quickly learn the term “understated” is relative in Marrakech. An amenity like Sultana’s pillared swimming pool—constructed of rare pink marble—may seem over-the-top but is considered modest in this storied city. (lasultana marrakech.com) «

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VIBE: Energetic and soulful, where culture and cuisine mix to form an identity like no other city in America

SIGNATURE DRINK: Of course, the famous Hurricane at Pat O’Briens (patobriens.com) is a must.

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SOUNDTRACK: This is the birthplace of jazz, so Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” tops the chart.

FAVORITE SHOPS: Antique galleries along Royal and Chartres Streets in the French Quarter

BEST TIME TO GO: During Mardi Gras (mardigrasnew orleans.com) or the New Orleans Jazz Fest (nojazzfest.com)

BEST WAY TO SPEND A FREE MORNING: Breakfast at Brennan’s (brennansneworleans. com), then head to the National WWII Museum (nationalww2 museum.org).

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The Price of Luxury Can Kia convince luxury car buyers to drive a $66,000 K900?

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Can a non-luxury brand sell luxury? Consider Kia, the South Korean automaker best known for its hip-hoppin’ hamsters, 100,000-mile warranties and cheap-as-chips econo-cars. Last year, it rocked the automotive world by having the sheer audacity to unveil a $66,000 super-luxury sedan. Before you dismiss it, know that the K900 is a breathtaking piece of rolling luxury that makes a tempting alternative to any Lexus LS 460, Jaguar XJ, Audi A8, BMW 7 Series or S-Class Benz. But just how important is value at this narrow end of the automotive market? Are luxury car buyers prepared to give up the prestige of a Mercedes three-pointed star or BMW roundel to save $10,000 to $40,000? No surprises here: They’re not. In its first six months on the market—a time when there’s typically a burst of customer clamor to be first on the block—a mere 1,050 new K900s found owners. The fact remains luxury is so much more than buttery leather, shimmery chrome and whisper-quiet V-8s. It’s about image and prestige. In the week I spent with the K900, the repeated reaction from friends and onlookers was: “Sixty grand? For a Kia?” Luxury is also about the experience. The joy of buying a Louis Vuitton bag

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or an Hermès tie comes from walking into the store and soaking up the opulence and elegance. Going into a Kia store is still a little like entering Sears, with the same focus on value by the sales staff. But imagine a K900 without the Kia badge and all the baggage that goes with it. Judged on merit alone, can it really stack up against the best Germany, Japan and Britain have to offer? This is a pretty wonderful machine. For starters, it’s huge. Its 17foot length and 120-inch wheelbase are right up there with the LS 460, the BMW 750i and Audi A8. And its extra inches of height over the competition only add to its visual gravitas. follow howard walker’s the wheel The design is impressive too, admittedly PRICE: From $60,400 world blog on palmbeachillustrated.com ENGINE: 5-liter V-8 POWER: borrowing a few styling cues from Jag’s XJ at the 420 hp TORQUE: 376 pound-feet front end and the Lexus LS at the rear. with hardly a murmur from under the hood and TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic Now climb aboard and prepare to be awed by nary a rustle of wind noise through the double0-60: 5.5 seconds TOP SPEED: 150 mph the quality, craftsmanship, technical prowess and glazed glass. It rides like it’s suspended on clouds. LENGTH/WIDTH: 200.6/74.8 inches stretch-out comfort of this Korean limo. Refined elegance is the best way to describe WEIGHT: 4,643 pounds WHY WE LOVE IT: Because if you can see In the back is an impressive 38.2 inches of legroom the car’s performance. The eight-speed automatic past the badge, it’s a luxury car with rear seats that can be heated, cooled and powershuffles its gears with the smoothness of warm at a great price. reclined. Glove-soft Nappa leather covers everything molasses flowing from a jar; the big V-8 delivers forward that can be covered. Want soothing tunes? A 900-watt stereo motion like a Gulfstream G5 on takeoff. with 17 speakers will satisfy your inner Enya. Floor the throttle and it’ll rush to 60 mph in a brisk 5.5 seconds The fancy stereo is just part of a seemingly endless list of standard and cruise all day at a buck-fifty. But it’s not a driver’s car in the way a 7 features that’s hard to comprehend on a car that has a base sticker of Series BMW or Merc S is; its suspension is too soft for that, its steering $60,400. You name it, and it’s pretty much included. filled with too much Novocaine. Fire up the 5-liter, 420-horse V-8 and listen to the eerie sound of But if comfort and refinement top your wish list, the K900 is hard to silence. This is the K900’s pièce de résistance. It’s the same on the road, beat, at any price. «

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AGENT of change Nicholas Vreeland, whose photographs will appear this month in an exhibition at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, talks candidly about monastic life, artistic expression and his famously privileged upbringing. By Daphne Nikolopoulos

Photography by Nicholas Vreeland

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prayer flags Dagyab, Tibet The custom of hanging prayer flags that flutter in the wind may predate Buddhism in Tibet.

Nicholas Vreeland with a tea merchant in New Delhi, India

The waiter at the Waverly Diner has just finished pouring coffee when a man with a shaven head wearing floor-length oxblood robes walks in and sits down at a table by the window. Though the man’s presence is in stark contrast to all other patrons having breakfast, no one gives him a second glance. This is New York, after all. The difference between this man and the Waverly breakfast crowd isn’t only in the way he’s dressed. He radiates the self-possession of someone who has a deep understanding of the world he inhabits, yet is detached from it. When asked if he always wears the robes of the Tibetan Buddhist monk, he replies: “Always. It reminds me of who I am. It reminds you of who I am. That’s important.”

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▲ Who he is is a rather complicated matter. Sixty years ago, he was born Nicholas Vreeland in Geneva, Switzerland, the son of American diplomat Frederick “Frecky” and Elizabeth Vreeland. He traveled the world with his aristocrat parents, living in places like Morocco and Germany, before attending the Groton School, a boarding school in Massachusetts whose alumni include Franklin D. Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan Jr. In his youth, Vreeland—Nicky to his friends—was known as a “dandy” for his penchant for dressing in designer clothes and expensive shoes—an influence, no doubt, of his paternal grandmother, former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. It was she who also helped him pursue his passion for photography, which was evident during his prepschool years. “She introduced me to [photographers] Richard Avedon and Irving Penn,” Vreeland recalls. “Penn kindly invited me to work for him on the summer I turned 15. It was a wonderful mentorship that continued to the end of his life. I follow his instructions even today.”

the dalai lama Rato Monastery, India His Holiness posed for Vreeland against a wall outside of Rato Monastery, where Vreeland serves as abbot. Though now iconic, it wasn’t an easy image to capture, particularly because the photographer was using a large format camera. “After [sitting for] a few frames, His Holiness asked whether I had my picture,” Vreeland says. “I asked if I could take a few more. He said, ‘We must content ourselves with what we have,’ and left.”

One would logically assume Vreeland, like other members of his family, was on a fast track for a life of privilege and influence. But a funny thing happened on the way to the country club. In the early 1970s, he visited his godfather, a young Indian diplomat, in Sikkim and spent a month traveling around Nepal and Bhutan. He was so fascinated by the experience that a few years later, he began studying with Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, a reincarnate lama, at The Tibet Center in New York City. “I was a photographer but not very successful, so I had lots of time,” Vreeland says. “Rinpoche began dictating to me a book about the stages on the path to enlightenment.” That immersion into Tibetan Buddhism changed Vreeland’s life forever. For the first time, he found meaning in the noise, a satisfying simplicity beyond anything he’d known in his well-heeled upbringing. It was the first step along a spiritual path he follows to this day. “To be sitting here,” says Vreeland, who became a Tibetan Buddhist monk in 1985 and later was named director of The Tibet Center,

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riding toward wato Dagyab, Tibet Khyongla Rinpoche is led to his monastery, Wato, by a group of dignitaries from the town of Gonsar. They rode for a day to greet the spiritual master.

▲ “to maintain my friendships with my old NICHOLAS VREELAND: friends while participating in a monastic Return to the Roof community ... I find it extraordinary.” of the World “Participating in a monastic communiNicholas Vreeland’s black-andty” is perhaps an understatement. Today, white photography documenting Vreeland serves as abbot of Rato Drata two-month horseback joursang, the monastery in Karnataka, India ney to Tibet with his teacher, where he began studying 30 years ago. He Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, will be was appointed in 2012 by the Dalai Lama the subject of an exhibition from himself, who gave him a special directive: April 8 to May 31 at the Ann Norto bridge the gap between Tibetan traditon Sculpture Gardens in West tion and the Western world. It was the first Palm Beach. Vreeland will fly in time a Western man had taken the helm of from India to attend the opening a traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery. reception on April 8. (561-832The Dalai Lama may have issued a tall 5238, ansg.org) order, but its execution came naturally to his appointee. “I bring my American training and ideas to the role,” says Vreeland, who also has a website and a Facebook page. “That in itself is a bridge. When I introduce concepts of administration, accounting and legal procedures that to me are self-evident, I am bringing modern concepts to Rato to make it a properly run institution.” The Dalai Lama is enthusiastic about such progress. “His Holiness is insisting science be taught in the monasteries,” Vreeland says. “We have to learn about how things truly exist, not simply follow our texts. The Buddha was teaching people how to remove suffering and work on themselves, but he did it within the context of science at the time. We have to adapt to today’s knowledge.” 66

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circumambulation Labrang Tashi Kyil, Amdo, Tibet Two elder monks circumambulate the main temple of Tashi Kyil monastery, one of the world’s great centers of Buddhist learning.

juniper smoke Wato Monastery, Dagyab Senior monks at Wato await their lama, who is returning after 50 years. Juniper is burned for the occasion.

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Though he holds a venerable post, Vreeland—known in the monastic community as Khen Rinpoche—is the first to admit he is imperfect. His passion for photography, which he has indulged since age 13, remains an attachment, a notion contrary to Buddhist doctrine. “If someone came along and smashed a camera of mine on the floor, I would be upset,” he says. “If someone bumped his own camera, I would be far less upset. I think that’s a sign [of attachment].” No one said the path would be easy. “You have to work at recognizing that being content with what you have is the secret to happiness,” he says. “What’s more important [than shedding attachment] is to diminish our selfish tendencies and become more concerned with others, more ethical in our behavior.” So does the abbot still take pictures? Indeed he does. “It has kept me happy and has been of benefit,” he says.

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He speaks specifically of a fundraising initiative in 2011, when he raised money to construct a new campus at Rato. He rounded up some of his best photos, enlisted his considerable network in the West (a Vreeland in monk’s robes is still a Vreeland) and made $400,000 worth of sales. The event, and much else from Vreeland’s life, including his investiture and enthronement, is detailed in the 2014 documentary Monk With a Camera: The Life and Journey of Nicholas Vreeland. The film explores the obvious conflict of straddling radically opposite worlds: West and East, privilege and asceticism, possession and detachment, artistic validation and spiritual devotion. How does Nicky Vreeland describe Vreeland, with his authentically peaceful dehis relationship meanor, takes it all in stride. “If the story of a with his famous Western Buddhist who becomes a monk and who grandmother? leads a life that’s this odd combination of monastic Visit palmbeach illustrated.com/nv vocation and artistic interests can inspire people, to find out. how wonderful.” «

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pyramid mountain Outside Lhasa, Tibet On the drive from Lhasa to Reting Monastery, Vreeland felt compelled to photograph this â€œextraordinarily shaped mountain.â€?

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Palm Beach gallerist Bryan Walsh and partner Matt Holland host an artistic dinner party for an eclectic collection of friends

As a gallery director who is exposed to fine art every day, Bryan Walsh has honed an instinct for the artisticâ€”so much so that it informs every aspect of his life. Take entertaining, for example. Walsh approaches every party he plans as an opportunity to create a work of art. Whether itâ€™s collecting vintage Vaseline glasses to illuminate in glowing green splendor for a black-light-themed soiree or simply developing a menu thatâ€™s as beautiful to behold as it is pleasing to the palate, Walsh ensures

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his guests will have an unparalleled experience every time. “Make it fun,” he says of his party-planning philosophy. “Make it memorable and make it comfortable. Make it something that people would not normally do for themselves, [so] they’re experiencing something new and stimulating.” Together with his partner, Matt Holland, Walsh recently hosted an intimate dinner 74

party at their West Palm Beach, circa-1925 home, Casa Serafina, or House of Angels. For this event, the couple invited nine artists and—not surprisingly—chose art as the overall theme for the evening. “We like an eclectic mix of artsy people who are diversified yet get along well,” Holland says. “I selected guests who love art and with whom I have relationships,” Walsh adds. As

the gallery director of DTR Modern Galleries in Palm Beach, Walsh counts many artists among his friends, and both he and Holland enjoy collecting contemporary art to adorn their traditional home. DTR Modern Galleries specializes in modern masters like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Jean-Michel Basquiat as well as a variety of emerging contemporary artists. Walsh carries that same taste to his own collection, creating a compelling dichotomy between classic architecture and contemporary art. “The home is very traditional in form but the art is on its own,” Walsh says. “The juxtaposition of the old with the new, I find, works quite well.” The couple’s collection includes a Jeff Koons vase titled Puppy; a Gregory Johnson black, circular sculpture, mounted above the fireplace, called This is Not a Love Song; and The Anthropomorphic Cabinet, a bronze Salvador Dali piece. On a recent evening, the impressive artwork provided an ideal backdrop to a gathering of some of South Florida’s greatest creative minds, including Rainer Lagemann, a Miami-based artist who specializes in human-form sculptures made from stainless steel; West Palm Beach sculptor Jane Manus and her husband, automobile artist Rene von Richthofen; Bruce Helander, a collage artist/art impresario; contemporary artist Kevin Chisolm; and Palm Beacher Edwina Sandys, a multimedia sculptor and painter and the granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill. As guests arrived, they were greeted with Veuve Clicquot Champagne served in double-walled silhouette stemware as well as other cocktails and an array of mostly vegetarian hors d’oeuvres. Although Walsh has studied at the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach, he enlisted the help of Doreen Alfaro and Christafaro’s Catering for the evening’s bites. “I am a trained chef and love to cook, but I preferred to have this party catered so I could spend the evening with my talented friends,” he says.

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Art and beautiful presentations were the focus of the meal, and no dish encapsulated the theme quite like the salad. “The salad was almost like a checkerboard in composition, so it was a perfect play off the plate,” Walsh says. “And besides being aesthetically pleasing, it was absolutely delicious.”

Before the group sat down to dinner, guests mingled and explored the newly renovated home, which was enhanced by the dramatic use of uplighting and floral displays of white daisies and roses designed by Palm Beach floralist Tom Mathieu. There were many murmurs of admiration. “This is such an extravagant house with so many amazing things to look at,” gushed Manus, who also designs furniture. “Bryan and Matt’s home is fun and beautiful, with jewels everywhere,” Chisolm added. After exiting the living room’s French doors—flanked with works by Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein and Pablo Picasso—the artists-cum-partygoers individually entered 76

the backyard gazebo, where a tarot card reader was waiting to predict each guest’s destiny. “The reader said my future will be super successful, and I will continue to be loving to my friends,” Sandys said after her session. “She also said Bryan invited fun people tonight with good spirits!” When the bell beckoned for dinner, Walsh’s guests and their good spirits moved to the outdoor pavilion, where the evening’s masterpiece—a dinner table worthy of any lauded contemporary art museum—awaited. “I knew that what I did had to be visually stimulating and had to speak to the guests,” Walsh says of the decor. “So I made it all about art. Art is what’s for dinner.”

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Tarot card reader Johanne Bibeau looked into guests’ futures as they noshed on hors d’oeuvres like vegetarian samosas with mango chutney; mac and cheese cups with tomato jam; crab cakes with citrus aioli; Caprese skewers of tomatoes and Roccaruja cheese; and potato cornucopias with tuna tartare and Tobiko caviar.

Columns illuminated in an electric rainbow of blues, hot pinks and fuchsia offset by classic white sculptures established an ambiance reminiscent of Greece or Spain—two of the hosts’ favorite vacation spots. The crisp white Ralph Lauren tablecloth provided a canvas for tall candles and Mathieu’s fuchsia flower balls. Each setting was labeled with a place card made to resemble a framed Damien Hirst spot painting displayed on its own easel. The clean-lined, stainless steel Laure flatware and modern Calvin Klein stemware were unassuming, but the plates were pure eye candy, with china donning Hirst’s Butterfly and Spin patterns and Andy Warhol’s colorful Marilyn Monroe portrait and checkerboard print. For dinner, Walsh worked with the Christafaro’s team to build a menu that focused on complex, flavorful dishes and artistic presentations. “I wanted them to do things that would be visually stimulating as well as delicious, and that’s something Doreen has a knack for doing,” he says. First, the group dined on a Yukon gold vichyssoise served in a martini glass (the perfect vessel to complement the psychedelic face of

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Marilyn Monroe) and accompanied by a spoonful of caviar. The evening’s most artistic dish followed in the form of a salad: a Rubik’s cube of jicama, watermelon and queso fresco garnished with orange segments, pomegranate seeds, baby arugula, orange-tequila vinaigrette and cilantro oil. The entree was grilled filet mignon topped with crispy onion rings and paired with herb-roasted fanned potatoes, a medley of multicolored carrots, baby green beans and sunburst squash. That stress-free ambiance was buttressed by casual conversation, which included discussions of current art projects, favorite television shows, birthdays and travel spots. Amid shared words, dessert was served: a molten chocolate, sea-salt caramel cake with fresh berries, as well as coffee, espresso, cappuccino and cordials. The couple’s sated friends continued to enjoy one another’s company and their surroundings until after midnight, when cheeks

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were kissed and goodbyes exchanged. After the event had come to a close, Walsh was able to take a step back and, as if admiring a good painting, appreciate the evening’s significance with a removed perspective. “I like bringing happiness and joy into people’s lives,” he says. “No one comes into an art gallery in a bad mood. And the same goes for the party atmosphere in our home. We have such a passion for food and for art. Matt and I love to share both of these joys with our friends.” « palmbeachillustrated.com | APRIL 2015

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COCKTAILCULTURE Wondering what to sip now? Taste these creative craft cocktails concocted by local mixologists. Photography by ROBERT NELSON

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BLACKBERRY SAGE SMASH

Meat Market Palm Beach mixologist Ezra Pattek created this refreshing potion using Absolut Elyx vodka, Boiron blackberry puree, Scrappy’s cardamom bitters, lime juice, simple syrup and sage leaves. The concoction is topped with Fever Tree ginger beer.

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ITALIAN SANGRIA

Nothing is quite as refreshing as a glass of sangria, especially when it has an Italian accent. This version by John Dvoornik, consulting wine expert at Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in Delray Beach, is crafted with pinot grigio, Belvedere pink grapefruit vodka and Aperol, and garnished with diced pear and orange slices.

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BOUND AWAY

Who doesn’t dream of a tropical sensation when the mercury begins to rise? Master mixologist Charles Steadman invented summer in a glass with Bound Away, a blend of Ron Bacardi Superior 1862 blend rum, Mathilde Poire liqueur, lime juice, honey, agave nectar and Fee Brothers hibiscus water. It’s garnished with an edible flower—naturally.

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Must-haves for every spirits connoisseur’s bucket list By Mark Spivak

meteor a mile wide is hurtling at top speed toward planet Earth. The world’s best scientific minds have decided it cannot be diverted, and life as we know it will end in one week. What do we drink between now and then? If you’re a wine connoisseur, the

answer is simple—1947 Cheval Blanc, 1982 Petrus, 1990 Richebourg or dozens of other trophy bottles from around the globe. For someone Whiskey or Cognac? Vodka or gin? Single-malt Scotch, tequila or smallbatch rum? The dozen spirits on our bucket list represent memorable examples of their type and all are available online within the United States. Money’s not an object under the circumstances, so enjoy!

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The Henderson family hand blends Angel’s Envy Cask Strength bourbon, released each fall.

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon

($170):

The late legendary master distiller Lincoln Henderson spent 40 years with Brown-Forman, during which time he created Woodford Reserve, Gentleman Jack and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel (among many other brands). What did he choose to do when he retired? He made bourbon, of course. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength is a limited-release whiskey that comes out each fall. Finished in port barrels and bottled at a whopping 119.3 proof (59.65 percent alcohol), it retains a balance and complexity rarely found in other bourbons. The palate is loaded with flavors of fresh herbs, vanilla, menthol and butterscotch. For maximum enjoyment, the Henderson family, which continues making Angel’s Envy, recommends drinking it neat with a small splash of water. If you can’t find it, console yourself with the regular Angel’s Envy ($50), a delightfully sweet and unctuous sipping whiskey.

Bacardi Facundo Paraíso Rum

($275): When the Bacardi family relaxes at the end

of a long day, they don’t typically drink the same rum we do. Now, you can crash their party with the release of the Facundo Rum Collection (named for the founder, Facundo Bacardi Massó): a series of four aged rums from the family’s private reserve. The collection is capped by Paraíso, aged from 15 to 23 years and transferred to Cognac barrels before release. It resembles a great Cognac—ripe, complex and concentrated, yet soft and mellow at the same time. The long finish is infused with notes of candied citrus.

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Balvenie PortWood Aged 21 Years Single Malt Scotch ($190): William Grant, founder of the spirits company that

bears his name, laid the cornerstone for his distillery in 1886 in the shadow of Scotland’s Balvenie Castle. In the years that followed, The Balvenie gained a reputation alongside Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and The Macallan as one of the greatest Speyside malts. The 21-year-old PortWood is transferred to port casks for final aging prior to bottling at 86 proof (47.6 percent alcohol). Aromas of rose petals, honey and caramel perfume the nose. The liquid enters the mouth effortlessly, with a massive yet seamless effect. The texture is viscous; the flavors fan out gently in the mid palate and persist on the finish. Although not inexpensive, it’s definitely beautiful.

Canadian Club 30 Year Old Reserve Whiskey ($250): Canadian is the Rodney Dangerfield of whiskey—

sometimes, it just can’t seem to get any respect. Once wildly popular in the United States, it has been spurned by mixologists in favor of the more dramatic flavors of bourbon and Scotch. If you want to know exactly how good it can be, try the 30 Year Old, a commemorative bottling released in 2008 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canadian Club. It’s powerful and spicy yet gently integrated; the palate is crammed with flavors of vanilla, caramel and baking spices. Can’t find this elusive classic? Console yourself with Sherry Cask ($30). This eight-year-old Canadian Club, flavorful, distinctive and perfumed with exotic Mediterranean fruits, is finished in uncharred sherry barrels. PALMBEACHillustrated.com | APRIL 2015

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The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch ($200): Most single malts seem to have a secret weapon—

their water source, physical location or distillation process. The Dalmore’s secret weapon is Richard Paterson, the third-generation master blender. To create King Alexander III, Paterson unites whiskies aged in casks that once held bourbon, sherry, Madeira, marsala, port and Cabernet Sauvignon. His style is elegant and harmonious, and it shows in the nose of King Alexander III: deep and plummy, with scents of vanilla, cedar and orange. The whiskey is both sweet and spicy in the mouth, with great amplitude and finesse, combining purity of texture with intensity of force. The finish is long and haunting.

Elit by Stolichnaya Vodka ($60): All vodka is the same, right? Not exactly, and one sip of Stoli Elit will convince you of that. Stoli’s Elit is made in Tambov, Russia from grain produced on the company’s own farms, which gives the maker control of the raw materials, from planting to bottling. Every premium spirit today seems to have a production method that makes it unique, and Elit’s is freeze filtration: The distillate is chilled to zero degrees, which allows the impurities to coagulate. According to Stoli, this technique was used in Russia as far back as the eighteenth century, when vodka barrels were moved outside during the winter to achieve the same effect. Far-fetched? Perhaps, but the end result is uncommonly smooth. Gran Patrón Platinum Tequila ($200): Before Patrón

came along, tequila was the drink of frat boys, bikers and bums; even Francisco Alvarez, the brand’s master distiller, realized he was battling the perception that “drinking tequila was like swallowing a cat.”

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He single-handedly went about changing it. So what does a $200 bottle of tequila taste like? Gran Patrón Platinum has a recessed nose that yields rich spice notes with coaxing. The texture is seamless, with flavors of baked apple and almonds. A minty quality emerges on the finish, mixed with long echoes of anise. Patrón calls it “the smoothest sipping tequila ever produced,” and that might not be an exaggeration.

If you’re willing to spend this much for a bottle of orange liqueur, be prepared to stand in line.

Mandarine Napoléon XO Grande Reserve Liqueur ($350): If you’re willing to spend this

much for a bottle of orange liqueur, be prepared to stand in line. De Kuyper Royal Dutch Distillers releases just a small amount each year. If you do, though, you’ll have better luck than Napoleon. The emperor commissioned a blend of Sicilian oranges and his personal Cognac, but the first shipment was delivered on his way to Waterloo. The current version, based on Napoleon’s recipe, features 30-year-old cognac from a secret source in Grande Champagne. Infused with vanilla, spices and essence of orange peel, it is simply luscious: deeply penetrating, yet delicate and balanced at the same time. Far more accessible, the regular Mandarine Napoleon can be had for just less than $40.

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Above: WhistlePig’s 500-acre rye farm. Left and bottom: workers package WhistlePig’s coveted 100 percent rye whiskey. After a long legal process, WhistlePig received a permit last year to build its farm-based distillery. Beginning this summer, the company plans to begin producing whiskey on its estate. The spirits will be made from the rye grown next to the company’s fermenting tanks and still. The whiskey will then be aged in a warehouse also on the property, keeping the entire process in-house. Currently, the whiskey is distilled in Western Canada and finished on-site.

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Nolet’s Reserve Gin ($700): Carolus Nolet Sr., the tenth-

generation owner of this Dutch distillery established in 1691, created “the world’s first limited-edition sipping gin.” Golden in color (the result of a liberal use of saffron), Nolet’s Reserve balances spice and floral notes with sweet fruit flavors and a rich, unctuous texture. Despite a formidable alcohol level of 52.3 percent (104.6 proof), the gin offers a luxurious and sensual drinking experience. It is perhaps the only gin worth drinking from a snifter. Several hundred bottles are released each year. Sure, you can buy the regular Nolet’s Silver for $40, but remember, that meteor is approaching.

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon ($200-$2,000): This is the Holy Grail of bourbon: impossible to find and extremely costly when you do, but for connoisseurs the thrill is worth the chase. Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. began working as a liquor wholesaler in 1893 at the age of 18 and eventually founded the brand that bears his name. Today, the bourbon is made as a joint venture by Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Prices range from $200 for the 10-year-old to a staggering $700 and $2,000, respectively, for the 15- and 23-year-old Family Reserve.

The dozen spirits on our bucket list are memorable examples of their type. grapefruit and pomegranate. The finish is as long and profound as the nose.

WhistlePig Rye ($70): Raj Peter Bhakta is a man on a mission: to create the world’s finest estate-grown, grain-to-glass rye whiskey. To assist him, he hired Dave Pickerell, who spent 14 years as master distiller at Maker’s Mark. WhistlePig is 10 years old, 100 percent rye and 100 proof (50 percent alcohol). It’s a full-throttle whiskey filled with spice, fresh herbs and pepper, balanced by the sweetness of the oak. The finish is so long that, according to Pickerell, “it has its own zip code.” While waiting for the rye to mature on his 500-acre farm, Bhakta is purchasing whiskey and finishing the aging process on-site, but no matter—this stuff is so good, you won’t care where it comes from. «

Richard Hennessy Cognac ($3,000): The Hennessy firm dates to 1765, when founder Richard Hennessy established a trading firm in Cognac, and the family has taken an active role in the business ever since. Equally crucial to the continuity of the brand is the Fillioux family, eight generations of whom have served as master blenders from 1800 onward. Richard Hennessy is a blend of more than 100 different Cognacs, some dating back to 1830, packaged in a Baccarat decanter. The profound nose displays aromas of melting milk chocolate, spring flowers, ginger and orange marmalade. A soft and ripe entry is followed by a spunky mid palate, with a sensory overload of bright fruit flavors: orange and lemon zest,

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From north to south, Palm Beach County is warming up with local coffee joints, each with its own personalityâ€”like The Seed in Boca Raton, which crafts latte art using beans from locally based Wells Coffee. Turn the page for more about the cafe and other independent places to get your caffeine fix.

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Coffee Talk Wake up and smell the coffee: Aromas of freshly roasted beans are wafting through the air from Boca to Tequesta

Café Boulud in Palm Beach takes coffee seriously and uses Seattle’s Fonté Micro Coffee Roaster as its sole supplier for regular coffee, decaf and espresso. The beans are sourced from Africa and South America, roasted to Fonté’s specifications and delivered in small batches. Subculture Coffee

“We have a staff training on coffee every other month,” says Maitre d’Hotel Martial Tilan. “The coffee needs to be ground for a very specific period, and we use the same amount of water each time. It’s more trouble than using pods, but the result is worth it. The key is consistency.” (561-655-6060, cafeboulud.com/ palmbeach) Throughout the area, baristas are pushing the boundaries of caffeine: ● Subculture Coffee, with two locations (West Palm’s Clematis Street and Delray’s Atlantic Avenue), roasts small batches of sustainably grown beans from countries like Sumatra, Ethiopia and Brazil. The café provides complimentary cupping classes and is known for its slow pour, a precise method of filtering coffee into a mug over four to five minutes. (561-318-5142, subculture coffee.com) ● The motto is, “More than coffee, it’s a movement” at Harold’s Coffee, a quirky,

art-covered café in West Palm’s Northwood Village. Besides being a coffee shop, Harold’s is also a performance venue, home to events like film screenings, yoga classes, drum circles and a meditation series. (561833-6366, haroldscoffee.com) ● Tequesta-based Oceana Coffee bills itself as the county’s only specialty-grade roaster, selling a dozen varieties. In addition to its roasting house, which is also a café, the company recently opened a lounge and shop with conference rooms for private bookings and coffee education classes. (561-401-2453, oceanacoffee.com) ● Rabbit Coffee, found at the West Palm Beach Greenmarket and other venues, specializes in cold brews. Enjoy it straight from the bottle, serve it hot or mix it with other drinks. (561-252-2028, rabbitcoffee roasting.com) ● Coffee junkies will find nirvana at Gizzi’s Coffee Shop in Delray Beach: The menu offers 50 types of organic beans, including Jamaican Blue Mountain and an assortment of blends. (561-266-9797, gizzisdelray.com) ● Miami’s Panther Coffee is much closer to home at Delray Beach’s The Beat Cup Café, which brews the Wynwood-based roast. The shop’s beatnik vibe matches the artistic grunge theme of RESTA hair salon next door, under the same ownership. (561-3304693, thebeatcupcafe.com) ● Friends Rachel Eade and Carly Altier—a coffee lover and juice aficionado, respectively—partnered to open The Seed, a coffee shop and juice bar in Boca Raton. For Eade’s part overseeing the coffee side, the shop supports its hometown by brewing beans from Wells Coffee, an artisan roasting company based in Boca. (561-430-5640, theseedboca. com) —Mark Spivak

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2 to Share

Max’s Social House: Dennis Max’s newest establishment—located in the 1925 home on Sixth Avenue that previously housed Ceviche, just a sidestep from Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue—is all about sharing: The menu focuses on tapas, with the exception of only four entrees. Dig into the chorizo-stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon and served with a piquillo pepper-tomato sauce; seasoned shrimp served chilled with olive oil, lemon, Key lime and honey mustard; burrata with gigande beans, olives, peppers, onion, baby carrots and a kale-lemon pesto; warm stilton dip; and garlic-parmesan fries with black-truffle aioli. The kitchen is quick, so be prepared to eat as soon as you order. Wash it all down with a specialty cocktail like the Social Club, a concoction of egg whites with Bombay Sapphire East gin, lime juice, raspberries and cracked pepper. (561-501-4332, sohodelray.com)

Who said sharing was no fun? When it comes to dining out with a group, filling up on small bites is one of the best ways to sample a menu—and with all the variety, you’ll never get bored with what’s on your plate. Here are two places we recommend a tall order of small dishes. —Jennifer Pfaff

III Forks: The USDA beef entrees are stellar, but don’t overlook the innovative appetizers and bar bites at this renowned steak house in Palm Beach Gardens. A must try: the seared scallops, which are seasoned on both sides and topped with a jam of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and bacon for a sweet, memorably savory taste. Other delicious seafood bites are the crab cake—made of jumbo and regular crab topped with a Creole mustard-infused beurre blanc sauce—and the ahi tuna, which is seasoned, blackened and served rare over an Asian slaw and ponzu sauce with a powerful wasabi kick. Of course, steak still reigns supreme here, so don’t hesitate to request the beef croustades, seared tenderloin atop a crostini with a Creole mustard dressing—the perfect bite of beef. (561-6303660, 3forks.com)

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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: $ $$ $$$

Dinner entree under $10 Most entrees $10-$25 Most entrees $25 or more Featured in The PBI Awards

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 advertisment, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com

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The Alchemist Gastropub and Bar Using a speakeasy concept, The Alchemist focuses on creative cocktails and worldly, sharable, upscale comfort food. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561-5404924, thealchemistgastropub.com) $$ Atlantic Bar and Grill Located at the Four Seasons Resort, the casual beachfront restaurant serves gourmet street food inspired by global seaside locations. 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (561-582-2800, fourseasons.com) $$ AVOCADO GRILL This small but lively resto packs flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites, including porkbelly buns, tunta tartare, island-inspired sushi and, of course, grilled avocados. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach (561-623-0822, avocadogrillwpb.com) $$ BELLE & MAXWELL’S This charming eatery on Antique Row—part tearoom, part café—serves bistro dishes in comfortable surroundings. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (561-832-4449, belleandmaxwells.net) $ BUCCAN Chef Clay Conley offers a wide-ranging menu of small plates that changes with the seasons. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (561-833-3450, buccanpalmbeach.com) $$ Coolinary Cafe Chef-owner Tim Lipman uses surprising ingredients to turn out fresh, creative cuisine like rabbit tacos as well as fried chicken and waf-

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fles. 4650 Donald Ross Road, Suite 110, Palm Beach Gardens (561-249-6760, coolinarycafe.com) $$ Farmer’s table Committed to clean eating, this farm-to-table establishment produces butterfree dishes like kale hummus and veggie burgers with zucchini bacon. 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (561-417-5836, farmerstableboca.com) $$ GREASE BURGER BAR Of the gourmet burgers on the menu, we of course suggest The PB Illustrated “A-List” burger, topped with mozzarella, red and yellow tomatoes, radicchio, pesto and a balsamic glaze. 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561-651-1075, greasewpb.com) $ Henry’s A throwback to a less-complicated era, Henry’s serves American comfort food like split pea soup, meat loaf and chicken potpie. 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach (561-638-1949, henrysofbocaraton.com) $$ J. ALEXANDER’S This sleek chain serves modern American cuisine in contemporary settings—a reliable choice when having trouble deciding where to eat. 4625 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561-694-2711); 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton (561-347-9875, jalexanders.com) $$$ Kitchen Matthew Byrne, Tiger Woods’ former personal chef, opened this intimate eatery to serve sophisticated but not intimidating fare, like chicken schnitzel and gourmet burgers. 319 Belvedere Road #2, West Palm Beach (561-249-2281, kitchenpb.com) $$$ Max’s Grille A cross between a steak house and a sports bar, Max’s Grille has been attracting a wide legion of fans since 1991. 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (561-368-0080, maxsgrille.com) $$$ palmbeachillustrated.com | APRIL 2015

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PARK TAVERN Everything here from the bread to the condiments is handmade using locally sourced ingredients, making for an eclectic menu in a spirited setting. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (561-265-5093, parktaverndelray.com) $$ racks downtown eatery + tavern Located in Mizner Park, Racks serves inventive fare like grass-fed burgers, woodfired pizza, sushi and oysters from the raw bar. 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (561-395-1662, racksboca.com) $$$ Smoke BBQ Renowned pitmaster Bryan Tyrell slow cooks fall-off-thebone ribs and other meats with mean sides like mac ’n cheese. 8 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561-330-4236, eatbbqnow.com) $$ Ta-BoO The menu features classics such as prime rib and cold poached salmon, augmented by inventive daily specials, a tropical ambience and some of the best bartenders in town. 221 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (561-835-3500, taboorestaurant.com) $$

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AAH LOI Charlie Soo’s Jupiter restaurant (whose name means “delicious” in Thai) is an extension of his powerful, creative Thai cuisine. 3755 Military Trail, Suite B14, Jupiter (561-748-5201) $$ ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from the cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, thoughtfully

The Great Outdoors

In this beautiful weather, dining outside is a must. One new suggestion for alfresco eating is Pinõn Grill at the Town Center in Boca Raton, which underwent a $200,000 renovation to expand an indooroutdoor area on the premises. Grab one of the 16 seats around the bar or at one of the 10 coveted tables on the covered patio and savor New American cuisine in the South Florida breeze. (561-391-7770, pinongrill.com) —J.P.

conceived and brilliantly executed. 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (561-802-4222, echopalmbeach.com) $$$ IMOTO Influenced by his experience in Tokyo, James Beardnominated Chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and a sushi menu that tempts all senses. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (561-833-5522, imotopalmbeach.com) $$ JOY NOODLES AND ASIAN CUISINE Order the handmade ramen at this vegetarian-friendly hidden gem. 2200 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (561-655-5212, joynoodles.net) $$ Palm Sugar Palm Sugar brings classics, specialties and street food from the kitchens of Asia. 340 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561-820-9206, palmsugarwpb.com) $$ Sushi Ray Japanese Restaurant Enjoy the hibachi grill or order from the collection of sake at the onyx-lit sushi bar. 5250 Town Center Circle, #111, Boca Raton (561-394-9506, sushiray.com) $$

Brunch THE CIRCLE DINING ROOM Sunday Brunch at The Breakers is a remarkable cornucopia of dishes, including traditional breakfast favorites, a raw bar and decadent desserts. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (561-659-8488, thebreakers.com) $$$

ECLECTIC THE GARAGE VV The Garage VV presents a mix of Caribbean soul food, fresh-from-the-sea bites and gastropub fare. 409 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach (561-802-4441, thegaragevv.com) $$

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café Boulud Steps from Worth Avenue, this sophisticated four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in the Brazilian Court Hotel (561-655-6060, cafeboulud.com) $$ PARIS IN TOWN, LE BISTRO Enjoy Champagne at the outside bar or savor classic dishes like French onion soup or a croque monsieur. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (561-622-1616, parisintownbistro.com) $ PARIS IN TOWN, LE cafÉ This casual outpost that preceded Le Bistro is a trip to Paris, offering pastries, crepes and more from French speakers in an authentic setting. 11460 U.S. Hwy. 1 at PGA Blvd., North Palm Beach (561-626-6017, parisintowncafe.com) $

FRENCH-AMERICAN SIX TABLES There really are only six tables and 24 seats under the watchful eye of owner Jon Fyhrie. 112 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (561-347-6260, sixtablesbocaraton.com) $$$

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ITALIAN Barolo Ristorante This contemporary eatery stocked with a 1,500-bottle wine room serves time-honored favorites like orecchiette and filet mignon. 1201 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (561-626-1616, barolopalmbeach.com) $$$ BUONASERA The stellar wine list accompanies the deft and elegant cooking of Chef Leonardo Cuomo. 2145 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (561-744-0543, buonaserajupiter.com) $$$ CaFe Sapori This café’s menu offers classics from every region of Italy. Dishes run the gamut from delicate to earthy, and the kitchen never strikes a false note. 205 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach (561-805-7313, cafesapori.com) $$ CaffÉ Luna Rosa Luna Rosa turns out consistent versions of classic Northern Italian dishes. Add an oceanfront location and a wine list offering a dazzling array of Super Tuscans, and you have a winner. 34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (561-274-9404, caffelunarosa.com) $$ Jové kitchen and bar The newest restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort is a creative take on Italian cuisine. Fresh pastas are the highlights of the menu; cocktails are equally intriguing. 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (561-533-3750, joverestaurant.com) $$$ La Villetta Ristorante Italiano Following culinary training in Italy, chefs Maria Mirra-Costanza and Angelo Mirra traveled the world before serving their old-world cuisine in South Florida. 4351 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (561-362-8403, lavillettaboca.com) $$$ RENATO’S Renato’s serves first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. Dine on the patio in good weather, and experience one of the most romantic settings Palm Beach has to offer. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (561-655-9752, renatospalmbeach.com) $$$

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Taste TANZY Tanzy also caters the menu at iPic Theater, so you can enjoy your meal and a movie in a leather recliner. 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (561-922-6699, tanzyrestaurant.com) $$$ Tramonti Italian Ristorante A taste of New York: Tramonti is the Delray Beach version of Angelo’s of Mulberry St., which has been serving Neapolitan cuisine since 1902. 119 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561-2721944, tramontidelray.com) $$$ TREvini RISTORANTE In the courtyard of the Bradley Park Hotel, Trevini serves Northern and Southern Italian dishes with taste and refinement. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (561-833-3883, treviniristorante.com) $$$

MEDITERRANEAN Apeiro Kitchen and Bar The cuisines of Morocco, Italy, Greece and Portugal are highlighted by a woodburning oven, a 40-foot illuminated bar and a vibrant late-night scene. 14917 Lyons Road, Suite 100, Delray Beach (561-826-1791, apeirorestaurants.com) $$$ Taverna Kyma Taverna Kyma is casual and festive through and through, from the authentic Greek dishes to the decor. 6298 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (561994-2828, tavernakyma.com) $$

MEXICAN ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR The tacos are a hit, along with the guacamole, made fresh tableside. 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561-650-1001); 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561-623-0127); 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton (561-416-2131, roccostacos.com) $$

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CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Chef Christopher Slawson can turn even the heartiest meat eater into a raw-food fanatic with his creative presentations of organic dishes. 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561-318-6191, christopherskitchenfl.com) $$

SEAFOOD 50 OCEAN The second floor of Boston’s on the Beach has been transformed into an elegant restaurant specializing in first-rate seafood and a beautiful brunch. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (561-278-3364, 50ocean.com) $$ Bonefish Grill A casual environment with seafood favorites like wood-grilled lobster and rainbow trout with just the right amount of kick. 11658 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (561-799-2965); 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach (561-732-1310); 21065 N. Powerline Road, Boca Raton (561-483-4949); 2283 S. Federal Hwy., Stuart (772-288-4388); 2075 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach (772-562-6956, bonefishgrill.com) $$ Charley’s Crab For a romantic night on the town, come here for exquisite seafood and lovely oceanfront views. 456 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (561-659-1500, muer.com) $$$ 94

Cocktail Corner Buonasera, Negroni

The Negroni might be the best libation to enjoy on a cool, crisp April evening. According to legend, it was invented at a Florence café in 1919 when Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender to kick up his favorite cocktail, the Americano (a blend of Campari, sweet vermouth and club soda). The barman responded by reaching for the gin, and history was made. The modern Negroni combines equal parts of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, garnished with an orange peel—a deceptively simple process, but as usual the quality of the ingredients is paramount. When properly made, the components of the drink intertwine seamlessly while also contrasting with each other, becoming more than the sum of their parts. One of the more interesting local versions can be found at The Cooper Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens. The drink is part of the establishment’s Single Cask series, a quartet of barrel-aged cocktails that allow the three elements to marry and create their own symbiotic relationship. Citadelle gin, a complex and assertive spirit distilled in France, commingles with Carpano Antico vermouth—lauded by connoisseurs as the best vermouth on the planet. (561-622-0032, thecooper restaurant.com) —M.S.

Little Moir’s Food Shack Put on your jeans and enjoy some of the freshest and most creatively prepared seafood in the area. 103 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, #D3, Jupiter (561-741-3626, littlemoirs.com) $$ SINCLAIRS OCEAN GRILL The sleek decor matches the mouthwatering menu at Jupiter’s only upscale beachfront dining location. 5 N. A1A, Jupiter, in the Jupiter Beach Resort (561-745-7120, jupiter beachresort.com) $$$ Spoto’s Oyster Bar Along with a plethora of satisfying seafood dishes, come here to enjoy a cocktail made with a specialty infused simple syrup. 4560 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561-776-9448); 131 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart (772-220-7772, spotosoysterbar.com) $$$ The Station House While the clam chowder, Ipswich steamers and fish dishes are noteworthy, the specialty is perfectly prepared Maine lobster. 233 W. Lantana Road, Lantana (561-801-5000) $$

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HMF The Breakers’ glamorous cocktail lounge is a fashionable mix of modern and classic—both in atmosphere and cuisine. Asian influences are scattered across the menu, including a full sushi bar. 1 S. County Road, in The Breakers, Palm Beach (561-290-0104, hmfpalmbeach.com) $$

STEAK HOUSE CHOPS LOBSTER BAR The extensive menu, featuring a collection of steak and seafood options, is complemented by an equally interesting wine list. 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (561-395-2675, buckheadrestaurants.com) $$$ Fifth Avenue Grill Using only the finest aged beef from Allen Brothers, Fifth Avenue presents succulent offerings in a classy setting. 821 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (561-265-0122, fifthavenuegrill.net) $$ The Flagler SteakHouse Operated by The Breakers, this elegant steak house offers hand-selected American cuts of beef in a country club setting. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (561-659-8488, flaglersteak housepalmbeach.com) $$$ NEW YORK PRIME This steak house has it all: first-rate raw materials, flawlessly executed dishes and tables spaced far enough apart for private conversations. 2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton (561998-3881, newyorkprime.com) $$$ palm beach grill The Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers the classics we have come to expect— ribs, grilled steaks and seafood dishes such as cedarplanked salmon. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (561-835-1077, hillstone.com) $$$ III FORKS This remarkable destination executes each detail to perfection, doing an equally fine job with both USDA Prime beef and fresh seafood. The elegant bar and lounge create a trendy atmosphere for this modern evolution of the classic steak house. 4645 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561-630-3660, 3forks.com) $$$

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Toast the holidays with a kosher wine fine enough to impress any connoisseur By Mark SPivak

Whether or not you’re Jewish, it’s hard to claim early exposure to Manischewitz and Mogen David inspired your love of wine. Unfortunately, these brands constitute the only experience of kosher wine many consumers have. The sweetness of the Concord grapes (and the addition of high-fructose corn syrup, in the case of Manischewitz) is generally sufficient to nip a wine-drinking hobby in the bud. Equally unfortunate is the fact that high-quality kosher wines are now made all over the world, and many consumers are unaware of their existence. What makes wine kosher? For starters, the wine must contain only kosher ingredients, including yeasts and fining agents. It must be handled during winemaking only by Sabbath-observing Jews, and the process must be supervised and certified by a rabbi. There is an additional category of mevushal wine;

mevushal literally means “boiled,” although today the product is more likely to be flashpasteurized to preserve the aromatics. Once treated, it may be handled and poured by non-Jews and still remain kosher. As we approach Passover, connoisseurs searching for kosher wines have a number of choices. The two most widely distributed brands are Yarden, made by Israel’s Golan Heights Winery, and Baron Herzog, which bottles a collection from many different California appellations. Both wineries produce at least two dozen offerings in an assortment of grape varieties, styles and prices. Wine lovers who are interested in exploring upscale, boutique kosher wines should consider the following options. Many are sold locally; the entire product line may not be available, but additional labels can be readily found online.

Bazelet HaGolan: The motto of this small-production Golan Heights operation is “the secret is in the soil”—specifically, the volcanic basalt soil for which the winery is named. Prices for the Reserve Merlot and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon hover in the $50 range, an excellent value for a carefully crafted, vineyarddesignated wine aged for nearly two years in barrel.

Domaine du Castel: This small, family-run operation in the Judean Hills was the first Israeli winery to receive 90 points from Robert Parker. The wine to buy is the Castel Grand Vin ($70), a Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. 96

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Dalton Winery:

Ella Valley Vineyards:

Founded in 1995 in Galilee by the Haruni family, who moved to Israel from England, Dalton’s most popular wines are its two Canaan blends retailing for less than $20. The red combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Sirah with dollops of Syrah and Mourvedre; the white is an off-dry mélange of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Muscat.

Napa-trained Danny Valero traveled across Israel in search of the perfect vineyard site before landing in the Valley of Ella. The wines are full-bodied and concentrated, made from low yields. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah sell between $15 and $30.

Yatir:

Flam Winery:

Despite being owned by Carmel, Israel’s largest winery, Yatir’s production hovers around 15,000 cases, tiny by today’s standards. It is best known for its flagship wine, Yatir Forest ($85), a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

This is another family affair: Veteran winemakers Israel and Kami Flam launched their own business in 1998 with their children Golan, Gilad and Gefen. Their Reserve Syrah ($48) and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($60) have garnered high praise from critics. «

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Ebony and Ivory For this Boynton Beach master suite, the design team at P&H Interiors juxtaposed rich and sleek components to create a handsome bedroom with a touch of femininity. Lustrous finishes bounce off the ebony furnishings and moldings throughout the space, while the modern, gold-leaf framed Christopher Guy mirrors lend depth. Metallic Greek key embellishments on the nightstands from Hickory White add a subtle flair to the sophisticated color palette of gray, silver, white and black. The sleek poster bed is all about architecture and is offset by Corbett Lightingâ€™s statement Bliss chandelier (inset), which cascades with nickel and crystal tassels. Coral Springs (954-341-7335, pnhinteriors.com)

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The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.” —Chef Mario Batali

Drum Solo Oly Studio’s Meri Drum chandelier ($3,350) is made of cast-pierced resin and hangs from a brass chain. Island Home, Palm Beach (561-832-6244, shop islandhome.com) CAN IT Store goods stylishly in these Mackenzie-Childs enamel canisters ($74-$82), available in three sizes. Each is made of hand-glazed steel, hand painted with parchment checks and sealed with a lid topped with an amber-colored glass knob. Palm Beach (561-832-9877, mackenzie-childs.com)

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Space Saver Working in a Manalapan home, Joe Tralongo of Leeds Custom Design partnered with Palm Beach designer Lillian Fernandez to turn this kitchen and connected rooms into a multifaceted area. The kitchen was broken into a feature space where the homeowner could cook, while a secondary area served as another small kitchen for family members, friends or a caterer to assist. “Most clients begin the kitchen remodel process with the goal to create a family atmosphere,” Tralongo says. “What I love about this kitchen project is that the goal was ultimately realized. These two spaces were made to feel like one, and it is currently the gathering place for family and friends to enjoy.” West Palm Beach (561-659-3134, leedscustomdesign.com)

By Liza Grant Smith Honey-Do List Hand-cut bees buzz around the hiveshaped Buzzy honey jar ($175) from William Yeoward Crystal. Mary Mahoney, Palm Beach (561-655-8288, marymahoney.com)

Mix It Up KitchenAid’s artisan stand mixer ($349.95) operates at 10 speeds, features a fivequart stainless steel bowl and is available in fun colors such as pistachio (shown). WilliamsSonoma locations (877-812-6235, williams-sonoma.com)

Bowled Over Make a splash with the Tidal bowl ($235) from Hudson Beach Glass, finished in sapphire blue. T is for Table, Palm Beach Gardens (561-7999733, tisfortable.com)

Counter Argument Embrace the island life with this circa-1900 French marble-top kitchen island ($2,350) with a carved base. Mecox, West Palm Beach (561-8058611, mecox.com)

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Party Talk We glimpse a recent event at The Breakers and share tips from the team behind the glam by MARY Murray

The Lighting The team knew lighting would be key in establishing a tropical atmosphere. “When we looked at the design elements of the room, from the 18-foot handmade white palm trees that created the bar to the chic white cabana, we had an elegant canvas to paint on,” says Event Sales Manager Sascha LaGreca. The lighting experts at The Breakers incorporated uplighting, concentrated and colored illuminations via pinspots and gobos, and animated light that mimicked water.

The Weddings and Celebrations Team at The Breakers is renowned for creating extravagant yet sophisticated events. During the social season, the event planners are flooded with requests to craft galas, cocktail parties and soirees that exceed expectations and are on trend. Recently, the team joined forces with the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ Paradise Found gala, a memorable event with a tropical Florida flair held in The Breakers’ Venetian Ballroom. Here, the Weddings and Celebrations Team dishes on the party-planning process as well as inspiration and ideas for the event designer in all of us. (561-659-8415, weddingsbythebreakers.com)

The Entertainment As with lighting, entertainment was vital to establishing a high-energy vibe. The team organized two distinct forms of entertainment: the 11-piece band Simply Irresistible and a live auction featuring an image by photographer Peter Beard.

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The Lounge Lounges are becoming a must in event decor. For this gala, the planners wanted a space conducive to movement and interaction so they created a cabana-style hangout—complete with white velvet sofas and accent pillows—where guests could take a break from the dance floor while still remaining close to the action.

The Food The evening’s three-course menu reflected the event’s overall feeling and theme with creative takes on comfort food, like tropical banana splits. Late-night snacks are a popular end-of-the-evening trend, and the team tied in the theme once again by passing out “Cheeseburgers in Paradise.” When it comes to dining trends, guests are more interested in understanding where their food comes from. “Creating menus that include farm-fresh stations with locally grown items is growing in popularity,” says Joan Bever, director of food and beverage - event services. “We’re finding great success with taking a simpler approach to our dishes and placing a strong focus on healthy ingredients and vibrant flavors.” The tablescape When it comes to trends in centerpieces and table displays, the team is hot for white flowers as well as the combination of ornate details, like rich textiles and glass pieces, with simple elements, like ribbon and twine. For this event, the designers combined high and low elements, including palm fronds, cymbidium orchids, lily grass sprigs, glass bowls, candles and bud vases to transform the room into a tropical paradise.

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Homeward BOUND

The experts’ take on what’s trending in South Florida real estate markets By Judy Martel

For investors, a home is more than a place to live; it’s an opportunity for a return on capital. And with a preponderance of natural beauty, a temperate climate and a magnetic attraction for retirees, the Sunshine State claims a long history of real-estate speculation. But Florida tends to soar higher and dip lower in the periodic national boom-andbust cycles that make real estate an exciting yet competitive investment roller coaster. The most recent cycle to burst the housing bubble, beginning in 2007, left many Florida investors with overvalued properties that will take years or even decades to return to normal. For that reason, buyers seeking a return on investment in the rough-and-tumble Florida real-estate market better know what they’re getting into, says Liza Mendez, chairman of the Miami Association of Realtors. “At the end of the day, the numbers have to work,” she says. Buyers must consider whether rental income and appreciation will deliver a profit after maintenance costs, taxes and

insurance. And, as with any investment, they have to determine when to sell. Crystal balls are in short supply, but the Florida real-estate investment climate looks generally positive over the next several years, according to Florida Realtors’ chief economist, John Tucillo. “There is a great deal of supply coming on the market with a lot of new construction, especially in Southeast Florida, though not so much on the west side of the state,” he says. “Statewide appreciation has been running 4½ to 5 percent per year, which is about where we were before the (most recent) boom-and-bust cycle, so it’s about normal.” But statewide numbers don’t indicate what’s going on in specific areas. Even within contained markets like Fort Lauderdale or Naples, there could be overpriced and underpriced pockets. “The market is very productspecific and hyper-local,” Mendez says. South Florida gets all types of investors, she adds, from those who want condos to

those who prefer single-family homes. There are international buyers and luxury seekers who desire turnkey estates as well as buyers looking for fixer-uppers that cost little to buy but more to renovate. Bank-owned properties—those offered at a discount in a foreclosure or short-sale situation—are still available but not nearly as many as there were in the wake of the housing crash. “We still have inventory, but we’ve gone through a lot of it,” Mendez says. “And some bank-owned properties are not bargain-basement prices anymore.” When distressed homes do come on the market, Mendez says, sellers— particularly those of single-family homes—like to give preference to buyers who will live in the home, rather than investors, because they want to see stability. And as national and local markets continue to improve since the recession, buyers are looking deeper for deals and avoiding areas where prices have skyrocketed. Supply and demand are big factors behind price appreciation and real-estate bubbles,

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Tucillo says, especially in the condominium market. Condo cycles always follow supply and demand. “Developers see opportunities and go in only to find there are a lot of other developers there, too,” he says. “It’s inherent in the condo market.” Tucillo says investors may be better off looking at single-family homes, where the supply and demand situation is more normal and the long-term rate of return is pretty solid. But unlike condos, singlefamily homes will probably require a management company if the investor is unable or unwilling to manage the property himself. “As with any investment, if you’re going to do it, you really have to keep an eye on it,” Tucillo says. “Any investment needs tending.” «

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LOCAL LUXURY REAL ESTATE

FINDS ITSELF IN VENICE, ITALY – ACROSS THE GLOBE ROB THOMSON’S WATERFRONT PROPERTIES’ INTERNATIONAL NETWORK DELIVERS MARKETING REACH by Gregory T. DuBose

Waterfront Properties, the Northern Palm Beaches’ and Treasure Coast’s dominant luxury real estate company’s chief visionary, Rob Thomson, understands better than most that the world has changed. Like day-old Coca-Cola, it’s gone flat. Borders perceived and real are malleable. What many see as the challenge of the modern world, Thomson sees as boundless opportunity. New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman’s book, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, masterfully discusses how the convergence of technology and events have allowed so many countries to join the supply chain for goods and services. Rob Thomson argues the same phenomena have changed the world for buyers and sellers in the rarefied air of luxury real estate.

FOREIGN RELATIONS. Thomson’s 2015 kicked off at the 9th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium in Venice, Italy. When asked why travel all the way to Italy to network, Thomson commented matter of factly, “Because I can.” Without a hint of sarcasm he continued, “And because I should.” He likened his international travel to a press junket for the local market. He explained, when he’s abroad, he’s a brand ambassador for this market and its listings. “Buyers hail from across the globe. I cross the globe, making certain the appropriate people— foreign brokers among them—know me, where and what I represent. Their clients do too.” Philip Weiser, Managing Director at Carlton International of Antibes, France, PROMOTION

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comments, “I’ve been in real estate for over 30 years.” Weiser’s offices represent 12 nationalities and 14 languages. “The hype of having an international network or even a few well placed connections is pervasive. It cuts both ways, between North America and Europe. Going beyond the hype to something meaningful takes work, real work.” For years, Thomson held differentiators such as his frequent international networking, close to the vest. Why give competitors any insight into the methodology that places Waterfront Properties at the very top of the local luxury market’s pyramid? Then came the epiphany. “In protecting one of my company’s competitive advantages, to a great extent, I did my clients a disservice.”

Thilo Börner comments, “I know any client I send Rob will be received with all the grace and professionalism I would show him. The same is true of anyone Rob sends my way. This is such a big thing. It’s hard to over value what this means to clients and the role it plays in successful transactions.”

Attendees, Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium – Venice, Italy

As more companies and individuals place themselves under the umbrella of luxury real estate, for the unaware it gets harder to distinguish player from pretender. “No one, individual or company, is going to the lengths Waterfront Properties is to be at the tip of this market’s spear. Period.” International luxury broker gatherings benefit Waterfront Properties’ efforts in two distinct ways. First, is the attention Thomson’s extensive travel brings to the Northern Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Rob illuminates the local area and its many desirable attributes and premier properties. Equally important are the lasting, authentic relationships he perpetually forms and maintains. Thomson spoke at length about the two-way knowledge transfer that takes place with foreign brokers. Thilo Börner, Chief Executive Officer of Vienna, Austria’s, Boerner Real Estate comments, “I am new to the international symposium and these ladies and gentlemen. Rob stands out. He has so much knowledge. It gives me a great level of comfort.” Discussing the Euro’s recent fall, he commented, “We all know what’s happening. If Rob or any of our members weren’t committed to real relationship building we’d be wasting our time. Because ours is the long view, our relationships are insulated against the whims of the market.” Thomson comfortably allowed that some of the international colleagues he’s known for nearly 20 years, lead companies that dwarf even his. “It’s good to be the small

I first met Rob in Monaco. I knew then, this is someone who is doing the real work of forging these beneficial relationships. I count ours as one. There’s no hype to what he’s accomplishing. Philip Weiser

Managing Director Carlton International of Antibes, France

fish sometimes.” The enthusiasm for this market is testimony to the reality that there exists great opportunity and interest in the Northern Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.”

Thomson echoes the sentiment. “These aren’t trophy relationships I trot out for show. These elite brokers represent highly coveted buyers. If not with them, where should I be? One thing I learn is what the foreign buyer desires in a property.” This knowledge shapes how and what properties Thomson presents to his international colleagues. That is one competitive advantage he won’t be sharing any time soon. At this point, you’d think Waterfront Properties is the Rob Thomson show. It is. But, he takes great pride in being the headliner for an all-star ensemble. An admitted “control freak,” he counts one of his greatest joys as mentoring of associates. “Seeing them get it and understand the calculation and effort that goes into positioning their company for success is amazing. I’m not sure if it’s selfless or selfish on my part. Their success is my success.” “When I travel to Italy or Germany or London, as I will later this year, I don’t bring back trinkets. I bring back relationships. We leverage these relationships for the ultimate benefit of our clients. The world is flat. That in no way limits our ability to always be ahead of the curve.”

PROXIMITY HAS ITS PRIVILEGES.

Asked what’s next for Waterfront Properties and their clients, Rob Thomson replied enthusiastically with his own question, “What’s possible now?”

The lasting relationships Thomson enjoys with foreign brokers are more than professional privilege. They provide him and his team deep reach into complementary markets, ultimately benefiting his clients locally. It’s one thing to have a list of European firms. It’s quite another to be personal friends with the organization’s principal. Philip Weiser drove the point home. “Having Rob and Waterfront Properties as a personal resource gives me unencumbered access to properties in a part of the world I wish to engage.”

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choose your potion To blend, or not to blend? When it comes to smoothies versus juices, that is the question. For raw dieters, juices and smoothies can be a versatile means of achieving the daily recommended five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables. But when should you reach for the blender over the juicer, and vice versa? Turn the page for our verdict.

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The senses commonly associated with eating are taste and smell. But in their new book, The Perfect Meal: The Multisensory Science of Food and Dining (Wiley-Blackwell, $39.95), psychologists Charles Spence and Betina PiquerasFiszman examine how every sense—from touch to sight and even hearing— and other external elements can affect the dining experience. Described as “gastrophysics,” this line of research focuses on factors besides foods and beverages that influence the sensation of eating, specifically in the restaurant setting. Just look at visual cues: Spence and Piqueras-Fiszman found guests enjoy food more when the plating is artistic; round, white plates tend to enhance sweet flavors; and serving food on red plates can cause diners to consume less. Mood also plays a key role in how we enjoy a dining experience; depression can lead to trouble tasting foods, and bad company can cause you to favor a dish less than if you were surrounded by good conversation. Even out-of-body factors, like music, menu layout and Get the recipes for some the description of a dish, can of Juiceateria’s most popaffect the perceived taste ular juices and smoothies of a meal. Grab the book at palmbeachillustrated. and study up before you com/juiceateria check in at your next reservation. (wiley.com) Let’s start with juice. Juicing extracts the liquid from fresh fruits or vegetables, resulting in a drink that contains most of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in the whole fruit/vegetable. The only thing lost in the juicing process is fiber. Smoothies, on the other hand, are composed of blended foods, meaning they retain their fiber content. With juicing, the body does not have to do any digestive work, making juices ideal for cleanse diets or for anyone with a damaged digestive system. Smoothies, however, are more filling— thanks to their fiber content—and make for light meals perfect for before or after workouts. A variety of vegetables and fruits can be blended or juiced. When juicing, reach for green vegetables as opposed to whole fruits because fruits sans fiber can lead to too much sugar being released into the bloodstream. For smoothies, avoid If you have 15 minutes, then we have the blending starchy or difficult-to-digest vegetables, including root veggies like carrots workout. We challenged local fitness gurus and beets. If you prefer to leave the juicing and blending to the professionals, visit to come up with complete workouts that Juiceateria in Boca Raton, which offers a variety of creative juices and smoothies as clock in at 15 minutes. Visit palmbeach well as raw food. (561-362-1661, juiceateria.com)

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World Wide On April 7, look beyond your own kitchen table and turn your attention globally for World Health Day. Sponsored by the World Health Organization, World Health Day is observed each year on the group’s birthday and highlights a theme of global health concern. For 2015, the theme is food safety. Though food safety may not be a prominent issue in Palm Beach County, access to sanitary food and water is still a daily struggle for millions around the world, with unsafe food linked to two million deaths a year. By highlighting this topic, the organization hopes to spur governments to improve food safety, urge vendors to be more mindful of their products and encourage consumers to ensure the food on their plate is safe. (who.int/world-health-day)

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Expand your scientific vocabulary at one of the many wellness-related lectures taking place this month. Kicking off, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter hosts the final lecture in its Science Meets Music series April 1 at 6 p.m. This series pairs scientific talks with musical performances to create one unforgettable sensory experience. In this installment, Dr. Erin Schuman will discuss the neuron and will be accompanied by cellist Tavi Ungerleider and pianist Tao Lin. Reservations are required for this free lecture. (561-972-9027, maxplanckflorida.org) Also on April 1, the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach hosts a Beauty and Body lecture at 6:30 p.m. With a focus on enhancing natural beauty, the talk will look at the relationship between diet and physique and will also feature samplings of raw vegan cuisine. The event is free, but reservations are recommended. (561-471-8876, hippocratesinst.org) Finally, on April 15, 22 and 29, Dr. Sathya Puthanveettil of The Scripps Research Institute leads a series titled Our Brain and Memory at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. This free lecture is broken into three parts, with the first (April 15) chronicling the evolution of the brain, the second (April 22) dissecting how memories are stored in different parts of the brain and the third (April 29) looking at neuropsychiatric diseases, including addiction. (561-8687701, wpb.org/mycitylibrary)

Dr. Erin Schuman

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Dancers and fitness fans unite—the Vixen Workout has arrived. Former Miami Heat dancer Janet Jones launched the workout in Miami two years ago and is now bringing her unique blend of hip-hop dance and cardio to Loibel Dance Studio in Boca Raton and Ultima Fitness Downtown in West Palm Beach. This female-only fitness class feels more like a trip to the dance club than to the gym. Each session begins with a breakdown of signature moves, like the Hunger Pose, the Kitten Stretch and C-Curves, before embarking on an hour-long dance workout that incorporates squats, lunges and abdominal exercises set to popular music. “Our focus has always been to create an hour for women to do something just for themselves while having fun and getting fit,” Jones says in a statement. (305-4421519, vixenworkout.com)

We discuss the mysteries of the brain with Dr. Puthanveettil at palm beachillustrated.com/ brainandmemory

Tao Lin

Dr. Sathya Puthanveettil

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Viva Vixen

If you don’t have 15 minutes to spare for a full workout, try the 7 Minute Workout app from Wahoo Fitness. Based on a routine published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal, the app features 12 high-intensity bodyweight exercises each performed for 30 seconds, with 10 seconds of rest in between. Because the app is voice prompted, you won’t have to interrupt your workout to look at your device, but video and text descriptions of each move are available for reference. (877-9781112, wahoofitness.com)

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The Vixen Workout was created by Janet Jones (right), who says participants burn between 500 and 1,000 calories during a class.

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In November, The Breakers introduced Ocean Fitness, a new 6,000-squarefoot, oceanfront exercise center. The facility is located above the resort’s Beach Club complex and comprises an outdoor terrace as well as an interior space with 10-foot-tall windows—so both areas offer unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel guests and members can engage in outdoor workouts, like cycling and yoga classes, or retreat indoors to use a variety of equipment, take part in a class or learn something new under the guidance of a personal trainer or The Breakers’ own wellness coach. (561655-6611, thebreakers.com/fitness) palmbeachillustrated.com | april 2015

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The fantasy world of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland comes to life April 10-11 at the Eissey Campus Theatre with Ballet Palm Beach’s production of Wonderland. In this season finale performance, Alice leaves behind her Victorian reality— made palpable with music from English composers Benjamin Britten, Gustav Holst and William Walton—for the whimsical world of Wonderland, enhanced by vibrant costumes and scenery. Tickets from $15. (561-207-5900, balletpalm beach.org) —Jessica Bielak

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11 The Armory Art center hosts works from the national association of women artists to April 11. (561-932-1776, armoryart.org)

Joyful Universe, Debbie Mostel

From April 25, the cultural council displays the art of Karen Salup. (561-471-2901, palm beachculture.com)

The Vero Beach Museum of Art displays “Environmental Photography” to May 24. (772-2310707, verobeachmuseum.org)

James Balog

Blues Bouquet, Karen Salup

April/2015 Goings On

Jazz Vocalist and Pianist Diana Krall performs at the Kravis Center on April 6. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

6 This month, view pieces from Beth Rudin DeWoody’s collection in “The Triumph of Love” at the Norton Museum of Art. (561-832-5196, norton.org) White Gold, Sylvie Fleury

1 Palm Beach International Film Festival, various locations in Palm Beach County, also April 2, contact for ticket prices. (561-362-0003, pbifilmfest.org) 2 SHUZZ Art and Fashion Show, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, $100-$300. (786-563-3521, shuzz.org) 4 Easter Egg Hunt, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $15-$18. (561-655-2833, flaglermuseum.us)

6 Culture and Cocktails: Tommy Tune, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, $60-$75. (561-471-2901, palmbeachculture.com)

7 Dramalogue: Theatre Roundtable, Actors Unscripted, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, $20. (561-514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org) 10 Annual Delray Affair arts and crafts festival, Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, Delray Beach, to April 12, free. (561243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org)

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Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jupiter, $10. (561-747-8380, jupiterlighthouse.org) 11 Book Sale, Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (561655-7226 fourarts.org) Brew at the Zoo, Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, $75. (561-547-9453, palmbeachzoo.org)

Palm Beach Book Festival, Norton Museum of Art, West

Palm Beach, $75. (palmbeachbookfestival.com)

Worth Tasting on Worth Avenue, benefiting the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Via Amore Courtyard, Palm Beach, $90-$125. (561-689-7590, jlpb.org)

16 Twelfth Annual Heroes in Medicine Luncheon, benefiting Project Access, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $90. (561-433-3940, pbcms.org)

17 Barefoot on the Beach, benefiting Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, The Breakers, Palm Beach, $300. (561683-3287, bgcpb.org)

18 BASH gala, benefiting The Benjamin School, The Mar-aLago Club, Palm Beach, $350. (561-472-3483, thebenjamin school.org/bashgala)

Beauty Queen Experience the merging of art and beauty at the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s exhibition “Helena Rubinstein: Beauty is Power,” on display April 21 to July 12. Rubinstein emigrated from Poland to New York during World War I and became a trailblazer in the cosmetic industry and an all-around cultural icon. Rubinstein had commissioned artists such as Salvador Dali to design packages for her beauty brand and paint her portrait. Images by Dali, as well as Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, will be on display, along with pieces from Rubinstein’s jewelry and clothing collections. (561-392-2500, bocamuseum.org) Helena Rubinstein in a Red —Jessica Bielak Brocade Balenciaga Gown, Graham Sutherland

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PICKS Get ready to rock at the SunFest music and art festival, held in downtown West Palm Beach from April 29 to May 3. In addition to musical performances from top performers, including Lenny Kravitz and hozier, SunFest hosts a fine art and craft show featuring more than 140 national artists. (561-659-5980, sunfest.com)

The Flagler Museum celebrates a quintessential American musical genre at the annual Bluegrass in the Pavilion concert on April 11. Balsam Range and The Grascals will serve up slick strings and timeless twangs beginning at 3 p.m. (561655-2833, flagler museum.us)

Hatsume Fair, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, also April 19, $10-$15. (561-495-0233, morikami.org) 20 Second Annual Fur on the Fairway, benefiting Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, The Dye Preserve, Jupiter, $2,500 for a foursome. (561-472-8845, peggyadams.org) 29 SunFest, Downtown West Palm Beach, to May 3, $32-$80. (561-659-5980, sunfest.com)

Performances 1 An Afternoon with Groucho, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $28. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) Buried Child, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to April 26, $62. (561-514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org)

Cesar Milan Live, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Dreamboat, Delray Beach Playhouse, Delray Beach, $15. (561272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse.com)

Les Miserables, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter, to April 5, tickets start at $61. (561-575-2223, jupitertheatre.org) Menopause the Musical, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to April 19, $43. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band presents “Big Band Salute,” Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $15. (561-207-5900, eisseycampustheatre.org)

Tommy Tune, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, to April 4, also April 7-11, $90-$130. (561-659-8100, thecolonypalmbeach.com)

2 Chris Franjola, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to April 4, $17. (561-833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com) Enter to win tickets to Wonderland at palmbeach illustrated. com/contests

Emerson String Quartet, The Mara-Lago Club, Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (561-379-6773, cmspb.org) Oklahoma!, The Wick Theatre, Boca Raton, to April 26, tickets start at $58. (561-995-2333, thewick.org) palmbeachillustrated.com | april 2015

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Agenda Pilobolus, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $20. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

They’re Playing Our Song, Delray Beach Playhouse, Delray Beach, to April 12, $30. (561-272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse.com)

3 The Comedy Zone: Tim Pulnik and Jeremy Alsop, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, also April 4, $16-$18. (772-231-6990, riversidetheatre.com)

Juanito Pascual, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $25-$35. (561-450-6357, artsgarage.org)

4 Catch a Rising Star: Bobby Collins, Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, Delray Beach, $45. (561-243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org)

One-Trick Pony Trumpeter Chris Botti is renowned for his skill and artistry, having collaborated with iconic musicians like Frank Sinatra and Sting. He’s performed in venues across the globe, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House—and now the Kravis Center, where he’ll appear April 16. We talked to him about his consuming passion for his art. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) —Kat Smith

Miami Brass, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $20. (561-2379000, events.lynn.edu) The Orchestra, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $49-$55. (772-461-8373, sunrisetheatre.com)

Rent, West Boca Performing Arts Theatre, Boca Raton, to April 26, $25-$40. (866-811-4111, slowburntheatre.org) 10 Ballet Palm Beach presents Wonderland, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $15-$35. (561-207-5900, balletpalmbeach.org)

The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Florida Atlantic University Studio One Theater, Boca Raton, to April 19, $23.60. (561297-6124, fauevents.com)

Jeff Harnar, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $25-$45. (561450-6357, artsgarage.org)

11 Bluegrass in the Pavilion, Flagler Museum, Palm

The Temptations and the Four Tops, Kravis Center,

Philharmonia No. 6, Lynn University, Boca Raton, also

West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

April 12, $35-$50. (561-237-9000, events.lynn.edu)

6 Diana Krall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets

12 Symphonia Boca Raton presents Connoisseur Concert IV, Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School,

Beach, $35. (561-655-2833, flaglermuseum.us)

start at $35. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Boca Raton, $45-$75. (561-376-3848, thesymphonia.org)

Married to Broadway, Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, Delray Beach, also April 7, $45. (561-243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org)

Dailey and Vincent, Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (561-655-7226, fourarts.org)

7 Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $50-$60. (561-207-5900, eisseycampustheatre.org)

Indian River Pops Orchestra presents “Ode to Spring and Romance,” Eissey Campus Theatre,

Memphis, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to April 12, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

8 Radio Theatre presents You Can’t Take it With You, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, also April 9, $20-$30. (561-450-6357, artsgarage.org)

9 Cabaret, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lake Worth, to April 26, tickets start at $29. (561-586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Catch A Tribute to the Beatles at the Kravis Center on April 26. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

What are you working on? Our plan now is to do another live recording like Chris Botti in Boston, except somewhere else. It will be new material and new guests. The live-in-Boston show was in such heavy rotation on PBS, we picked up many fans. Does your tour schedule hinder writing and recording? Touring and writing are two very different mind-sets, so you don’t necessarily write when you are on the road—or you don’t write anything good on the road. What is good is your performance; your “chops” are great when you play that much. So that affects your recording positively. What’s your impression of West Palm Beach? We love it! I call [the Kravis Center] Carnegie Hall South; it’s a beautiful, beautiful concert hall.

Palm Beach Gardens, $25. (561-207-5900, newgardens band.org)

Tom Paxton and Janis Ian, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $20. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

13 BBC Concert Orchestra, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $30, also April 14. (561-8327469, kravis.org) 14 New Music Festival, Lynn University, Boca Raton, to April 16, free. (561-237-9000, events.lynn.edu)

15 Boz Scaggs, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, to April 18, $50-$90. (561-659-8100, thecolonypalm beach.com) 16 Chris Botti, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

17 The Comedy Zone: Eric Hunter and Christian Saslo, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, also April 18, $16$18. (772-231-6990, riversidetheatre.com)

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cordially invites you to the

32nd Annual

Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon

Chairs: Natalie M. Alvarez and Sandra Close Turnquest Honorary Chair: Frances Fisher

Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Featuring Keynote Speaker

Jennifer Hyman,

CEO and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway

Meet the nominees of this yearâ€™s Women In Leadership Awards (WILA) and take part in empowering women to succeed and lead in all aspects of life.

Visit EWPB.org/WILA for tickets and luncheon information. For more information, please call (561) 868.7070. The Women In Leadership Awards are presented annually by Executive Women of the Palm Beaches in recognition of local women who have sustained outstanding accomplishments and displayed generosity of spirit, commitment to integrity and diversity, and genuine connectedness with others in the community. Proceeds from the luncheon provide critically needed program grants which help girls and young women and provide scholarships to help talented young women pursue their dreams of a college education, via the EWPBâ€™s nonprofit foundation.

Sponsored by: FPL, PNC Bank, The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated

Agenda 23 Carlos Mencia, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, to April 26, $30-$50. (561-833-1812, palmbeach improv.com)

“Solo Exhibitions: Karen Salup and Vicki Siegel,” April 25 to May 23; “Sculpture Selections from the Studio,” to May 2. (561-471-2901, palmbeachculture.com)

Chicago, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “Bouguereau’s Fan-

start at $39. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

cies: Allegorical and Mythological Works by the French Master,” to April 19. (561-655-2833, flaglermuseum.us)

24 Ali Siddiq, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $15-$25. (561-450-6357, artsgarage.org)

Holden Luntz Gallery, Palm Beach. “Beasts of

Kathy Griffin, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach,

the Earth and the Image of Man,” to April 18. (561805-9550, holdenluntz.com)

tickets start at $20. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Meghan Candler Gallery, Vero Beach. “Driven 25 The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches presents “Signs of Spring,” FAU Lifelong Learn-

to Abstraction,” April 7-30. (772-234-8811, meghan candlergallery.com)

ing Center, Jupiter, also April 26, $10-$20. (561-6269977, choralsocietypalmbeaches.org)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens,

MythBusters: Jamie and Adam Unleashed, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

7 The Kravis Center hosts the Broadway tour of Memphis from April 7-12. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $15. (561832-7469, kravis.org)

18 Celtic Woman, Kravis Center, West Palm

26 Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $20. (561832-7469, kravis.org) 28 Pippin, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to May 3, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

29 Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band presents a variety show, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $15. (561-207-5900, pbgconcertband.org)

Galleries

Beach, tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm

Kevin Smith, Palm Beach Improv, West Palm

Beach. “Return to the Roof of the World: An Exhibition by Nicholas Vreeland,” April 8 to May 31. (561832-5328, ansg.org)

Beach, $40. (561-833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com)

19 The Idan Raichel Project, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $20. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

The Music and Times of Burt Bacharach, Lynn University, Boca Raton, contact for ticket prices. (561237-9000, events.lynn.edu) 20 Mira, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $10 (561-2379000, events.lynn.edu)

21 Shen Yun, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also April 22, tickets start at $54. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)

22 Opera Fusion presents “The Sopranos,” Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $25$40. (561-207-5900, eisseycampustheatre.org)

Delray Beach. “Japanese Design for the Senses: Beauty, Form and Function” and “Poetry in Clay: The Art of Otagaki Rengetsu,” both to May 24. (561-4950233, morikami.org)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Pastures Green: The British Passion for Landscape,” to April 5; “The Triumph of Love: Beth Rudin DeWoody Collects,” to May 3; “High Tea: Glorious Manifestations East and West,” to May 24; “Imaging Eden: Photographers Discover the Everglades,” to July 12. (561-832-5196, norton.org) South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt,” to April 18. (561-832-1988, sfscience center.org)

Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach. “Howard Ben Tré: New Sculpture,” to May 17; “Environmental Photography,” to May 24; “Embracing Space and Color: Wall and Ceiling Mounted Sculpture,” to June 7. (772-231-0707, verobeachmuseum.org)

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach. “National Association of Women Artists: Florida Chapter Scholarship Exhibition,” to April 11; “Artists-in-Residence Exhibition,” to April 14; “All Student Showcase,” April 18 to May 14; “Armory Faculty Show,” April 18 to May 16. (561-832-1776, armoryart.org) Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton. “Abstraction on Paper,” “Izhar Patkin: The Wandering Veil,” “Museum Art School Faculty Exhibition,” and “Surrealism and Magic,” all to April 5; “Hammock Pointe Partnership: Express Yourself,” April 21 to June 14; “Helena Rubinstein: Beauty is Power,” April 21 to July 12. (561-392-2500, bocamuseum.org) Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth. “Solo Exhibition: Barry Seidman,” to April 18;

7 From April 7, view “Driven to Abstraction” at the Meghan Candler gallery. (772-234-8811, meghancandler gallery.com)

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Seen Lori and Bruce Gendelman

Denise and Bill Meyer

Judy and Jim Mitchell

annual gala

Christopher and Tara Vecellio

Who: Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts What: annual gala Where: Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, west Palm Beach

Craig and Shelley Menin

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Patrick Pepin, Jonathan Zanger, Nina Wasserman, Thierry Francois, Eli Damircheli, Drew Rust

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Tim and Sarah Benitz Jonathan Gladstone, Carolyn Roy

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Carrie and J.B. Murray

Jean and Will Matthews

LILA PHOTO

Frances and Todd Peter

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Paradise Found Gala

Pete and Carol Matwiczyk

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Who: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties What: Paradise Found Gala Where: The Breakers, Palm Beach

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Maria Marion, Palm Beach Gardens Vice Mayor Eric Jablin Dawn Johnson, Sukhi Mahal

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Who: The Gardens Mall What: CELLebrate Scripps Science Preview Reception Where: The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens

Marie Therese Bridgeman, Vickie Geller, Yuling Cui

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