Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Chicago Fine Art Company may be new to Antique Row, but the gallery has a long history in the restoration and cleaning of fine paintings. Nick and Barbara Vahlkamp owned and operated their Chicago gallery for 40 years before selling it and relocating to West Palm Beach. However, they couldn’t stay away from gallery work for long and soon opened a shop offering on-site painting restoration services. Nick, a professional painting conservator, is one of the nation’s leading experts in museum-quality art conservation. Below, he identifies three things to consider when caring for artworks. (chicagofineart.org) 1 SUNLIGHT: Never hang art in direct sunlight, even for a brief period. Direct sunlight is a form of energy that can cut into art like a laser but may take weeks, months, or even…

WEAR THE LOOK FLOWER ACCENTS: Opt for a bold or graphic take on floral prints and accessories. PLATFORM SHOES: Colorful styles instantly elevate your ensemble. WOVEN HANDBAG: This is the ultimate addition to a spring/summer wardrobe.…

Lost within the jungle-cloaked splendor of western Panama’s Gulf of Chiriquí, Islas Secas presents a private island vacation in tune with what modern travelers crave: next-level immersion in nature without compromising ultra-luxury. An entire unspoiled archipelago underscored by palm-studded beaches, towering volcanic cliffs, and species-rich cobalt waters, Islas Secas initially unfolds as a magical nature reserve spanning 14 islands and approximately 20 nautical miles. But at the core of this verdant paradise lies an eponymous seven-unit resort that’s light on earth yet heavy on service, amenities, and details. At first, it’s hard to fully comprehend the scope of Islas Secas’ natural bounty. In all directions, as far as the eye can see, virgin islands rise one after another. One surfaces as a quintessential white-sand marvel, the next a windswept, skyscraping…

Sure, the big draw at Palm Beach Gardens’ PGA National Resort has always been the fact that it plays host to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic. But a recent overhaul of the property—which first opened in 1980—has transformed this small-town stopover into a sophisticated must-stay with a boutique-like feel. Whether you visit for a bite to eat or a weekend away from it all, check out our favorite new features. RAISING THE BAR Enter under the resort’s soon-to-be iconic orange-and-white-striped awnings and you’re greeted by the lobby’s focal point (and the heart of its not-to-be missed happy hour): the bar. At its center stands a modern take on a banyan tree, illuminated by more than 1,500 LEDs. Score a bar-side seat and sip on a classic cocktail (their old-fashioned is…

Call it the Brady Factor. Before a slightly tipsy Tom Brady famously tossed the Vince Lombardi trophy from boat to boat during the post–Super Bowl floating victory parade through downtown Tampa last year, few U.S. boaters knew about Wajer. But when the former Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback turned up to the party in his silvery-blue, $2 million, 53-foot Wajer power yacht, the world collectively asked, “What the heck kind of boat is that?” It’s a Wajer 55 S from the young Dutch builder Wajer Yachts. Dorus Wajer started the company—which is based in Holland’s ancient Friesland region—in 1992, and it has steadily grown to become one of the favored boutique builders for Europe’s jet set. These days, it’s hard to stand on Quai de l’Epi in St. Tropez’s old port…

In recent years, and especially during the pandemic, more and more restaurants have developed their own mobile apps. As a business measure it makes fiscal sense, since it allows restaurants to avoid the substantial fees often charged by third-party delivery services such as Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, which reportedly begin at 10 percent of the order total and can range as high as 30 percent. But the expense is just part of a bigger picture. “I brought the Pura Vida app to fruition in 2018 in order to truly maximize our brand’s signature customer experience,” says Omer Horev, CEO and founder of Pura Vida (puravidamiami.com), which has nine locations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. “Each year, we evolve the app into an even better version of…

Palm Beach earned its “winter playground” nickname not merely for the dazzling Addison Mizner estate homes of affluent snowbirds that began to dot the 16-mile island, but also for the suitably stylish sports it offered, drawing wealthy players from cold weather cities via Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway. Golf and tennis were two of the top draws, and The Royal Poinciana Hotel provided guests with opportunities to play both, including at a Alexander H. Findlay–designed golf course that opened as the centerpiece of the Palm Beach Golf Club in 1897. As the popularity of these pursuits increased, the offerings expanded. In 1917, Donald Ross designed a course on one of the island’s most elevated sites; it is now the backbone of the Palm Beach Country Club. Private clubs, including…

→ FREEZE FRAME: WHOLE-BODY CRYOTHERAPY What is it? If you’ve ever put an ice pack on an injury, you’re familiar with the benefits of cryotherapy. The use of cold in medicine has a long history, from freezing warts to killing cancer cells. Whole-body cryotherapy is the latest way to channel cold for healing purposes—using a metal chamber called a cryosauna that relies on liquid nitrogen to quickly lower the skin’s top layer to 32 degrees Fahrenheit (the temperature in the cryosauna itself lowers to a range of -​210 to -250 degrees Fahrenheit). Why do it? As a born-and-bred Floridian, I’m not usually one to sign up for anything cold (heck, I shiver as I speed-walk through the freezer aisle at Publix). But the benefits of cryotherapy—including boosted metabolism, reduced inflammation, and stimulated…

You won’t need your passport to take in the majesty of Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement and The Creation of Adam, the frescoes that adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. From March 11 to April 24, visitors to the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach can revel in “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,” a traveling interactive showcase by Los Angeles–based SEE Global Entertainment featuring this legendary artistic achievements. The experience features an up-close perspective of Michelangelo’s 34 sprawling works inside the Vatican City chapel, replicated in intense detail and nearly life-size through a revolutionary printing technique that captures the look and feel of the original paintings. The viewer’s exclusive proximity to the works rivals only Michelangelo’s own vantage point, suspended in air as he painted the frescoes from 1508…

Palm Beacher Ann Bach bought her first mini watercolor set after coming across the tiny, whimsical works of the late Dutch artist Donald Evans, who hand-painted postage stamps for fictiona countries. “I was completely charmed by them,” she says. Now Bach uses paintbrushes about the size of an eyeliner brush to bring her signature 2-inch-by-4-inch watercolors to life. She typically works on commission (her custom pet portraits are a hit among local dog owners) but also paints scenes depicting how iconic Palm Beach locales looked in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Quartet I, which features her historically informed renderings of the Flagler Museum, the beach at The Breakers, the Palm Beach Hotel, and Root Trail, was inspired by photographs Bach saw on a visit to Whitehall last spring. “The photographs—of…

“My grandmother started her business in 1959 with a $50 investment out of a spare bedroom in her North Miami Beach home,” shares Boca Raton resident Cassie Walin, granddaughter of local fashion legend Barbara Katz. Business grew quickly and Katz soon had five Barbara Katz boutiques across South Florida. “As a young girl, I would often go to the store after school,” continues Walin. “I’d do my homework in the lunchroom and take naps in the dressing rooms. I went to New York on buying trips with my grandmother and mother as early as age 8. I looked up to my grandmother for being a smart, savvy businesswoman and dreamed of following in her footsteps.” Now, more than 60 years later, Walin has taken over the brand for her…

“I THINK A LOT OF SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT UPON WHAT YOU GIVE TO OTHERS. IF YOU GIVE WELL TO OTHERS, THEN YOUR COMMUNITY WILL GIVE BACK TO YOU.” When Lindsay Autry isn’t in the kitchen of her West Palm Beach restaurant—The Regional Kitchen & Public House—the three-time James Beard Award–nominated chef is helping fight food insecurity in South Florida. As one of Palm Beach County’s most highly regarded chefs, Autry says it’s not just about the food she’s putting on a plate, but rather the lives she’s impacting through her culinary craft. “I think a lot of success is dependent upon what you give to others,” she says. “If you give well to others, then your community will give back to you.” Autry has spent more than a decade giving…

GRAB BAG Foxie Boxie clutch ($395), Halotopia, halotopia.com Big enough to fit your iPhone Pro Max and chic enough to take you pretty much anywhere, reach for this ruffled (but never frilly) clutch by Halotopia. The Palm Beach–based line of handbags and jewelry is the brainchild of founder, owner, and designer Sophia Stone, who launched the brand in 2021. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, senior editor LIGHT MY FIRE I’m a Cool Mom candle (starting at $29), Taja Collection, tajacollection.com When my husband gave me this hand-poured, soy wax candle for Christmas, I knew it would become one of my favorites. The refreshing lemon aroma, derived from natural essential oils, sealed the deal. With Miami-based Taja Collection, you can pick the scent that best suits you and also customize the candleholder, making them great…

Those who aren’t quite ready to take on a private archipelago can still revel in the Gulf of Chiriquí’s magnificence. Say hello to Isla Palenque, a 400-acre private island retreat off Panama’s western mainland that’s a study in tropical, barefoot chic. With eight whimsical beachfront bungalows and a whopping seven beaches, total isolation is within reach on this band of oceanic jungle. Each bungalow is Instagram-ready, thanks to design-forward elements like front porch swings, oversized net hammocks, and open-air bathrooms with bathtubs in the sand. Each bungalow flaunts direct beach access to a wide tract idyllic for ambles, shelling, stargazing, and more. While Isla Palenque will entice those looking to perfect the art of doing nothing, it also promises plenty for the active and intrepid. Guided activities are offered daily,…

Architecturally speaking, Bermuda style is an adaptation of British Colonial style, and it’s built to suit tropical climates like ours. It’s a style based in necessity: Bermuda has no source of groundwater so fresh water is collected from rainfall that runs off steeply pitched white roofs into collection cisterns. Pastel exteriors reflect the heat of the beating sun. Other traits include triangular-capped chimneys, dark green shutters, and lines that mimic the wide horizon. It’s no wonder some of Palm Beach’s most beloved architects embraced the Bermudan aesthetic. These three landmarked homes stand as examples of this storied style. 1. SHOUMATE HOME AND OFFICE ARCHITECT: Belford Shoumate KEY DATES: Built in 1940; designated as a landmark in 1982. FIND IT: Phipps Plaza THE DETAILS: Shoumate designed this Bermuda-style residence for himself…

GOINGS ON 1 Culture, Arts, and Society Today (CAST) Party, Royal Palm Yacht Club, Boca Raton, $200. (fau.edu) Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, Levis JCC Sandler Center and local theaters, Boca Raton, to March 20, contact for ticket prices. (bocajff.org) 2 Autofocus: The Car in Photography lecture with Marta Weiss, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $20. (fourarts.org) Worth Avenue Walking Tour, Via Amore, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, also March 9, 16, 23, and 30, $25. (pbchistory.org) YMCA of South Palm Beach County Twentieth Annual Inspiration Breakfast, Peter Blum Family YMCA, Boca Raton, contact for ticket prices. (ymcaspbc.org) 3 Mixing It Up: A Celebration of Cocktail Culture, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, $50. (flaglermuseum.us) “Why You Must Stop Ignoring China” lecture with Matthew…

Galleries galore await art dealers, patrons, and artists at the return of Art Miami’s Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary March 24-27. This year’s edition of the anticipated showcase will set up shop in its new home at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, where art connoisseurs can peruse a selection of never-before-seen masterpieces. The fair kicks off March 24 with a VIP preview event benefiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Contact the presenter for ticket prices. (artpbfair.com)…

FIGUE CHIC WHO: Figue and Getty Images WHAT: Slim Aarons: Style book signing and shopping event WHERE: Private residence, Palm Beach PINK TIE GUYS WHO: Promise Fund of Florida WHAT: Pink Tie Guys Reception WHERE: Club Colette, Palm Beach CLASS OF 2021 WHO: Suits for Seniors WHAT: Fall Graduation WHERE: William T. Dwyer High School, Palm Beach Gardens; Palm Beach Lakes High School, West Palm Beach CHEERS, PBFWF! WHO: Celebrity chefs, high-end vintners, and beyond WHAT: Fourteenth Annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival WHERE: Various locations in Palm Beach County…

COX SCIENCE CENTER TURNS 60 WHO: Cox Science Center and Aquarium WHAT: Sixtieth Anniversary Gala WHERE: Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The recently renamed center celebrated this milestone with electrifying performances, robotic outfits by Dutch fashion tech designer Anouk Wipprecht, and curated cocktails. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IRIS APFEL WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Frances and Jeffrey Fisher WHAT: Iris Apfel’s 100th Birthday Celebration WHERE: Private residence, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 100 friends celebrated the artist, bold businesswoman, and global fashion icon’s 10 decades of life with cocktails, light bites, a buffet dinner, and an evening of toasts to the guest of honor. FOOD FOR THOUGHT WHO: West Palm Beach Library Foundation WHAT: Food for Thought Gala WHERE: Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Local luminaries gathered to raise…

New Orleans boasts a unique charm as diverse as its dialects. Nowhere else will you find street corners radiating with jazz ensembles and dotted with people waiting in line to indulge in fried dough. It’s upbeat and steeped in tradition, with culture aplenty. And now the new Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans stands at the ready to enhance your visit to the Crescent City. Like much of the city, the property has survived and thrived over the years. Before evolving into the crown jewel it is today, the structure housed the former World Trade Center. A three-year, half-billion-dollar renovation has turned the skyscraper into a modern marvel spanning 34 stories and topped by an observation deck with panoramic views of the city and the Mississippi River. Lead designer Bill Rooney…

To quote the comedic thespian Will Ferrell from his 2006 NASCAR-themed cinematic romp Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, “America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed.” Talladega also gave the world a few other equally illuminating, speed-focused Ferrell observations, including “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” along with the pointed, go-for-it refrain of “Shake and bake.” Crush the throttle on Bentley’s newest speed demon, the 2022 Continental GT Speed, feel the thrust of its 650-horsepower twin-turbo 12-cylinder, and you too will have the urge to shout “Shake and bake!” But quietly please; it tends to scare passengers. Bentley proudly boasts that this latest all-wheel-drive GT Speed is the most dynamic road car in its more than 100-year history. The accolade for the speediest Bentley, however, still goes…

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach commissioned Lewis Miller Design to create a “Flower Flash” in Earl E.T. Smith Park to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Preservation Foundation’s Dinner Dance. Design impresario Lewis Miller will reimagine the Dinner Dance, slated for March 4, in honor of this noteworthy milestone. All proceeds from the Dinner Dance support the Preservation Foundation’s efforts to protect and celebrate the architectural and cultural heritage and unique scenic quality of the Town of Palm Beach. Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the Preservation Foundation’s goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic sites that make Palm Beach special. (palmbeachpreservation.org)…

→ New York residents are moving to Florida, and their restaurants are migrating with them. Lulu’s Café & Cocktails, located in Delray’s Pineapple Grove district, is affiliated with Jackdaw in Manhattan’s East Village and focuses on American comfort food, with an emphasis on clean, organic eating. The brunch menu is offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and begins with classics such as French toast, breakfast burritos, and steak and eggs. Chef Jonathan Petela also presents more unexpected bites in the form of a Buffalo chicken sandwich and pork belly bao buns. The cocktail program relies on fresh juices, quality liquors, and simple presentations; highlights include the Cold Brew Martini (cold brew coffee, Café Borghetti liqueur, and Curaçao) and Frosé (rosé, lemon, strawberry, watermelon, and agave). (lulusdelray.com) → Located…

Kidney-shaped pools with a diving board perfect for cannonballs may have been the childhood standard, but today’s swimming pools now come in an endless array of shapes and finishes. They are equipped with features that expand their inherent function from mere diversion destination to captivating backyard focal point. As the owner of West Palm Beach–based Champion Pools & Spas, David Brams is both a witness to and participant in this swimming pool evolution. Here, he shares what is on trend and in demand for custom-designed pools in South Florida. (championpools.com) PBI: What’s popular in terms of size and shape? Brams: As the houses get larger, the lots get smaller, limiting the size of the pool. I am seeing buyers cram a lot of features into smaller pools such as spas…

Prior to this miserable pandemic, there was nothing better than a good, old-fashioned cocktail party. You know the kind I’m talking about—where a crush of people cram into a too-small space that’s buzzing with the din of conversation, ice being scooped into glasses, and the distant beat of indiscernible music. The scene is never complete without passed hors d’oeuvres. For me, they play just as important of a role in cocktail parties as the cocktails themselves. Ever since my awkward bar mitzvah years, hors d’oeuvres have been one of my favorite food groups. I was always the chubby kid who hung out by the kitchen door, waiting for the servers to emerge with their big silver trays of pigs in blankets, potato puffs that used to be called knishes, and…

It’s not just the jitters. It’s anxiety, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in three Americans has experienced it. While there’s no app for instant inner peace, the tech sector is working on biohacks to tackle anxiety. Here, we highlight five of today’s most promising anti-anxiety tech tools. FOCUS YOUR MIND: MUSE What is it? Muse-S is a brain-sensing headband that uses EEG technology to read your body’s electrical signals. Why use it? Muse pairs with app-based meditations that offer real-time biofeedback. Use it in a state of anxiety, and you’ll hear the sound of a heavy rainstorm. Relax your thoughts, and the rain lightens. Clear your mind, and the rain will clear, too. Over time, you’ll learn to train your brain to go from crazed…

Anyone who has scrambled over the past year to hire workers, paid higher prices at the checkout, or languished on a waiting list for a refrigerator knows that the tentacles of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated shutdown in the spring of 2020 have stretched far beyond the immediate health crisis. The economy also took a big hit and is still struggling to recover. “We shut down the economy and now we’re coming to the realization that you can’t just plug it back in,” says Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting. Consumers have been barraged with doom-and-gloom predictions of chronic supply-chain disruptions, inflation, labor shortages, and higher employment costs. “What we’re seeing in the economy is analogous to what we’ve seen among those…

The lost Romanov princess makes her way to West Palm Beach when Anastasia hits the Dreyfoos Hall stage at the Kravis Center March 9-13. From the fall of the Russian Empire to the dazzling sights and sounds of 1920s Paris, Anya (played by Kyla Stone) sets out to solve the mystery of who she is, guided by hazy memories of her past life and help from a cast of characters along the way. Anya’s determination to find a home, love, and family imbues the musical with a feeling of hopefulness, which is made all the more poignant through Stephen Flaherty’s score and Lynn Ahrens’ lyrics. Tickets are $32-$92. (kravis.org)…