Innehållsförteckning för July/August 2021 från Palm Beach Illustrated

1 VIBE: Fast-paced, creative, beachy MUSTHIT HIGHLIGHT: Hike the Mt. Hollywood Trail to snap a pic in front of the Hollywood sign, embarking from the Griffith Observatory (griffithobservatory.org) for unbeatable views over the LA skyline. AIRLINE: JetBlue 2 VIBE: Artsy, bohemian, crunchy MUSTHIT HIGHLIGHT: Tour America’s largest home—the Biltmore Estate (biltmore.com), a 250-room château built in 1895 as George Vanderbilt’s country home—and attend the summer concert series on the lawn. AIRLINE: Allegiant 3 VIBE: Like a Northeast version of West Palm Beach MUSTHIT HIGHLIGHT: Dine at Plant City (plantcitypvd.com), the world’s first plantbased food hall and marketplace, then catch a lighting of WaterFire (waterfire.org) downtown on scheduled evenings. AIRLINE: JetBlue 4 VIBE: Caribbean island—need we say more? MUSTHIT HIGHLIGHT: Take the ferry to Elbow Cay and climb the Hope Town…

On Highway 30A in Florida’s Panhandle—with its pastel palettes and beachy kitsch—a pair of stark white minaret-like structures announces that you’ve arrived in Alys Beach, a place utterly exotic and comfortable at the same time. Sure, you’re still in Florida, but the clusters of stark white-washed masonry buildings that gleam under the relentless sun make you think of—where is it exactly? Bermuda? Santorini? Muscat? Guatemala? Boasting a unique mix of worldly architectures in a way that just works, Alys Beach is a serene and sophisticated spot that feels worlds away from its location on Florida’s Emerald Coast, just a few hours west of Tallahassee. Twice the size of neighboring Seaside, Alys Beach is an idyllic New Urbanist town of 900 villas, cottages, and homes built around central courtyards. You won’t…

Wes Wheeler remembers the call. It was Andy Garcia on the phone. The Untouchables star was making a movie about Ernest Hemingway and his longtime fishing captain, Gregorio Fuentes. Garcia needed to find a replica of Papa Hemingway’s beloved boat, Pilar, and was looking for suggestions. Wheeler is the great-grandson of the Wheeler Shipyard founder. Back in 1934, Hemingway took delivery of a fresh Wheeler 38 Playmate from the Brooklyn yard, paying the then-princely sum of $7,495 for the black-hulled beauty. Christening it Pilar, the nickname of his second wife, Pauline, Hemingway owned the boat for 30 years, chasing big-game fish around the Caribbean and writing most of The Old Man and the Sea from its cockpit while docked in Havana. Alas, nothing came of the movie, which was to…

Locals’ Favorite When it opened in 2007, The Ravenous Pig (theravenouspig.com) heralded the city’s arrival as a serious food destination. Nearly 15 years later, owners James and Julie Petrakis continue to grow their gastropub into one of the best restaurants in the South. The addition of former Dovecote chef-owner Clay Miller as chef de cuisine only solidified the Pig’s rep as the place to indulge in elevated pub fare with a Southern twang (mulard duck ham, lamb saddle, or pork burnt ends, anyone?). On tap are small-batch craft beers produced by the Ravenous Pig Brewing Co., which is situated next to the restaurant’s newly constructed family-friendly beer garden. Chef-Driven Mike Collantes, the classically trained chef who’s worked with such A-listers as Wolfgang Puck, Joël Robuchon, Eric Ripert, and Masa Takayama,…

Locals’ Favorite Walk through downtown to historic Burns Court—where 1920s bungalows dot the landscape—to Owen’s Fish Camp (owensfishcamp.com). Ask for a table under the light-strung banyan tree, a gift from Thomas Edison to the restaurant’s original owner. While you wait (they don’t take reservations), snap an Insta-worthy selfie on the nearby tire swing. Menu-wise, don’t miss the local Cedar Key clams bathed in a chorizo and saffron-scented broth or the Creole fish gumbo with crawfish tails. Shrimp and grits and the Low-Country boil are staples here, but the oysters (grilled or raw) are the main attraction. Save room for the fried black cherry pie à la mode; it’s semi-legendary for a reason. Hot Spot On Longboat Key, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub (marvistadining.com) invites you to relax under a…

LAKE KISSIMMEE STATE PARK See the 1991 film City Slickers before visiting this state park, an 1876 cow camp where cowboy heritage remains alive and kicking. Perhaps the most entertaining aspect is the living history reenactment each weekend, which transports visitors to a time when a “cow hunter’s” life was spent herding cattle between Florida’s cow camps and downtime was spent on hard ground beside a campfire. Payment in Spanish gold doubloons was a decent enough incentive, say the actor cowboys, but probably few of us city slickers would last a day. Boat, canoe, fish, stargaze, or hike more than 13 miles of verdant pathways–keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer and bald eagles–or venture out on horseback through well groomed trails. (floridastateparks.org/parksand-trails/lake-kissimmee-statepark) BLUE SPRING STATE PARK Hundreds of manatees…

For wine lovers yearning to get back on the vineyard trail this summer, there’s bad news and good news: Many European countries may not be accepting visitors, but emerging wine regions in our own country still await discovery. If you’re looking to explore beyond the usual suspects in California, Oregon, and Washington State, consider these lesser-known areas: Finger Lakes, New York State: The pioneer of the region was Dr. Konstantin Frank, who emigrated from the Soviet Union in the early 1950s and found the climate to be perfect for Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. Today there are over 130 wineries in the area concentrated around Lake Ontario as well as Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, and Canandaigua Lakes. A good place to start is Dr. Frank’s winery in Hammondsport, which remains family-run.…

JULY GOINGS ON 2 First Friday Art Walk, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, free. (artsgarage.org) 4 Fourth on Flagler, Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org) 5 Twilight Yoga, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, also July 12, 19, and 26, $10. (jupiterlighthouse.org) 7 Armory Art on the Go with Van Gogh, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, $99. (armoryart.org) Lighthouse Sunset Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, also July 14, 21, and 28, $25. (jupiterlighthouse.org) 9 Screen on the Green presents Tom and Jerry, Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org) 23 Lighthouse Moonrise Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, $25. (jupiterlighthouse.org) 30 Nights at the Museum: Space Explorers, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $11.95- $15.95. (sfsciencecenter.org) AUGUST GOINGS ON 2 Twilight Yoga, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and…

The Armory Art Center has already had a busy summer bringing art to the people, but it’s also mixing things up by bringing people to the art. The West Palm Beach venue will host its final Armory Art on the Go with van Gogh “field trip” down to the “Beyond van Gogh” exhibit at Miami’s Ice Palace Studios on July 7. Day trippers will be shuttled down to the Magic City via luxury coach, where immersion into Vincent van Gogh’s best work awaits. Guests can wander freely among more than 300 of the Post-Impressionist’s masterpieces, including The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Café Terrace at Night, all free from the confines of their frames. Tickets for the trip cost $99. For aficionados seeking art closer to home, the Armory’s “Art of…

MALLETS & MOZART WHO: Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony WHAT: Mallets & Mozart WHERE: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Cocktails, friendly games of croquet, and a concert by the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Quartet set the scene for the organization’s celebration of classical music. GAY POLO TOURNAMENT WHO: Gay Polo League WHAT: Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament WHERE: International Polo Club Palm Beach, Wellington HIGHLIGHTS: Field one at the renowned polo club came alive for the eleventh annual tournament, where four teams vied for the Senator’s Cup trophy. MUSIC AND ART IN THE GARDENS WHO: Gardens Conservancy and supporters WHAT: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests strolled among the lush gardens and toured…

With a complement of waterfalls, ice caves, black sand beaches, and glacial volcanoes, Iceland offers an otherworldly escape for Americans who have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations. While a visit to the capital city of Reykjavik is a must-do, a two-hour drive to Iceland’s South Coast gives travelers access to some of the island’s most awe-inspiring attractions. Southern Iceland’s wide-open spaces offer plenty of room to socially distance. While the Fagradalsfjall volcano—which began erupting near Reykjavik in March—remains untamed, Iceland has kept the COVID-19 pandemic under control by meticulously tracking cases. Today, U.S. citizens can visit if they’re fully vaccinated or can provide documentation of a prior infection. Upon arrival, visitors must take a PCR test and shelter in place until negative test results are received (typically within 6 to 24…

You might not automatically associate Miami’s South Beach with incisive personal narratives or the intellectual examination of artistic expression, but this is exactly what makes The Betsy Hotel stand apart from the party palaces on Ocean Drive. Dubbed “a destination with purpose,” The Betsy beckons with more than sparkling pools, elevated food, and stylish rooms. Its essence is driven by thoughtfully curated art collections, nightly music, culture-driven community gatherings, and a deep affection for poetry and literature. Below are four can’t-miss touchpoints that are perfect reasons to visit this cultural gem. (thebetsyhotel.com) 1 FULL-FRONTAL FASHION Barbara Hulanicki is one of those mythical figures who has done more in a lifetime than seems humanly possible. In the 1960s, she launched fashion house Biba, a favorite of celebrities and fashion upstarts (Anna…

Hot Spot For views of the New Smyrna Beach Inlet and colorful yachts in the marina while chowing down on fresh blackened fish sandwiches with homemade remoulade, try Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille (outriggersnsb.com). If you order the Zombie Cocktail—a tropical blend of liquors, fruit juice, citrus, and bitters—be sure someone else is driving! HIDDEN GEM JB’S FISH CAMP (JBSFISHCAMP.COM) AT CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE IS A CONSISTENTLY GREAT CHOICE FOR SOUTHERN-STYLE SEAFOOD SOURCED FROM LOCAL WATERS. AS YOU SOAK IN A HEALTHY DOSE OF OLD-FLORIDA VIBES, TRY TO SPOT A MANATEE OR TWO SWIMMING OFF OF THE DOCK. Chef-Driven Chefs Jaime and Jeanette Quintana bring a wealth of fine-dining experience to their Baker’s Table (thebakerstablensb.com) restaurant, offering everything from foie gras to warm goat cheese tart, plus a killer ceviche…

Hot Spot In the heart of Alys Beach, a picture-perfect beach town defined by its striking all-white layout, lies the hottest table in the Panhandle: The Citizen (citizenalys.com). This design-forward coastal tavern specializes in flavorful preparations of Gulf-to-table riches with an Instagram-worthy cocktail menu to match. Order the Andiamo!! (a tableside-prepared, vodka-spiked Aperol spritz over Japanese shaved ice), and feast on a Thai-style Gulf tuna poke, spicy and citrusy Gulf shrimp, potato agnolotti with kale pecan pesto, and local roasted grouper prepared in a savory lemon-thyme sauce with tomato, capers, and bacon. Chef-Driven The Florida Panhandle solidifies its status as a foodie destination with the opening of Ovide (hoteleffie.com), the latest plot point by multiple James Beard Award-winning chef Hugh Acheson. At his chic Sandestin restaurant, the acclaimed chef, author,…

After navigating the virtual frontier, the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to stage two of the Bard’s beloved comedies for audiences to revel in under the stars. In partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, Shakespeare by the Sea’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will take place July 8-11 and 15-18 at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Jupiter’s Carlin Park. The merriment will continue when the festival partners with the Town of Royal Palm Beach Parks and Recreation to host Shakespeare Under the Palms’ inaugural staging of Twelfth Night, August 19-22 and 26-29 at the Commons Park Amphitheater, an apropos setting for a tale about shipwrecked siblings finding their way back to each other. Bardolators are encouraged to bring their own beach chairs, blankets, and picnic setups (or…

SELFLESS LOVE’S 4TH ANNUAL GALA ANNUAL GALA WHO: Selfless Love Foundation WHAT: Fourth Annual Gala WHERE: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan LECTURE & DINNER WHO: Promise Fund of Florida WHAT: “The Life of Andy Warhol” lecture and dinner WHERE: Sailfish Club, Palm Beach Palm Beach Illustrated magazine and Palm Beach Media Group North LLC retain exclusive rights to all editorial and photographic materials used, which cannot be reproduced in any manner without our written consent.…

We all know about endorphins, the spunky polypeptides produced by the body to stimulate feelings of immense pleasure. Eating chocolate and drinking wine are great endorphin releasers, but there’s another source of endorphin production that’s far more effective than any Godiva or Pinot Noir. Let me introduce you to the newest offering from Lamborghini, the tangerine dream machine known as the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder. The endorphins this 602-horsepower, V-10 engined beauty delivers are up there with hearing Pavarotti hit the high notes of “Nessun Dorma” or receiving a basket of kittens to cuddle. There aren’t enough superlatives in Webster’s to adequately describe the way this hurricane-force machine can slingshot itself off the line, dragster-style. Nothing prepares you for the ensuing mayhem as this rocket ship spins its rear wheels…

Take it Home Don’t drink and drive: Grab a can of any of 60 brews (or swag) from the source of craft beer in the Keys: Islamorada Beer Company (islamoradabeerco.com). Their range of beers includes the well known Sandbar Sunday and even a coconut-key lime ale. The brewery and tasting room now features an onsite distillery, too. Locals’ Favorite As fresh as catching it yourself but with no deep-sea fishing charter required, the Fish House (fishhouse.com) in Key Largo is a family-owned spot that’s been open (and adored) since 1982. It’s one of the few remaining establishments that purchases only from local commercial fishermen and fillets everything on the premises. Order the fresh catch prepared in their signature Matecumbe style—featured on the Food Network—and prepare to be blown away by…

Locals’ Favorite Given Tampa’s youthful population (bolstered by two universities), there’s no shortage of hip brunch spots. Two of the best are Oxford Exchange (oxfordexchange.com)—an Instagram-famous boutique/resto with playful bites like poppy seed pancakes and whipped feta with toasted pistachios—and Steelbach (steelbach.com), a haven for Southern delicacies in the über-popular Armature Works food hall (armatureworks.com). WHERE TO STAY The boutique Hotel Haya (hotelhaya.com) embodies the best of new and old Ybor. The boutique property, opened last fall, spans two historic buildings: one that formerly housed Tampa’s oldest restaurant and another believed to have been a haunt of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. Tampa-based Alfonso Architects is responsible for the mid-century-meets-global-casita decor. Throughout, you’ll spot creations by local makers, including cigars by J.C. Newman Cigars (a nod to Ybor’s tobacco-steeped past) and glass works…

Sustainability, clean eating, and creativity might seem hard to balance, but Fern Street Wine Bar & Kitchen makes it look easy—and taste divine. Since opening in downtown West Palm Beach in 2019, Fern Street has fine-tuned its approach, focusing on farm-to-table dishes that are non-GMO, certified humane, and free of nitrates and antibiotics. Chef de cuisine Antonio “Eddy” Zapil and co-owner Nick Scalisi collaborate on the menu weekly in order to showcase the freshest ingredients available. For his part, Zapil aims to interpret those products through the prism of his Guatemalan heritage, as seen in creations such as Simply Shrimp, which his father used to cook for him. “It’s so simple, made with just Oishii shrimp—the best and most sustainable you can buy—celery, garlic, pink salt, and fresh lime juice,…

Rosemary Square is now home to Planta, a completely plant-based restaurant concept that has already found fame in Miami and Toronto. Diners can expect innovative vegan interpretations of commonly meatand seafood-laced delicacies, such as sushi, ceviche, lasagna, and pizza. In place of Bang Bang Shrimp, for example, patrons can sample Bang Bang Broccoli. Below, co-founder and executive chef David Lee offers up advice for those new to plant-based eating with his 10 vegan commandments to incorporate into daily life. (plantarestaurants.com) 1. Thou shalt make plant-based a lifestyle. 2. Thou shalt cherish local farmers. 3. Thou shalt be well-prepared and research the foods thou art eating. 4. Thou shalt understand that plant-based eating is an investment in thine health. 5. Thou shalt eat lots of green vegetables. 6. Thou shalt not…

This spring, the Flagler Museum on Palm Beach introduced Picnic by the Café des Beaux-Arts, a new plein air dining alternative available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can select from the à la carte menu that includes a turkey sandwich layered with brie and cranberry sauce, a cheese platter, a crudité tray, and sweet treats like lavender cookies. Libation options range from lemonade to a cold version of the same black tea served at the Café des-Beaux Arts. Food and drink are packaged in a paperboard picnic box, enabling guests to enjoy their bites, snacks, and sips outside in the museum’s Cocoanut Grove. (flaglermuseum.us)…

SPLATTER SAVOIR FAIRE California glassmaker Annie Morhauser collaborated with her graphic-artist son for Annieglass’ Jaxson collection, which features splatters of 24-karat gold ($88 for the dinner plate). The Regency Collection, Boca Raton (regencycollectiongifts.com) READ THE ROOM Journey into the artistic mind of a contemporary artist in Nick Cave: Until ($50). The tome dives deep into Cave’s “Until”—a football field-sized installation made of thousands of found objects and millions of beads, inspired by the question “Is there racism in heaven?” Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach (norton.org) POINTS OF INTEREST A chic gold-brushed frame with triangular pointed legs makes the base of Modani’s Carnot coffee table ($650) as captivating as whatever you choose to place on top of it. Modani Furniture, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach (modani.com) THE BIG…

Walking may not have the in-your-face pizazz of some of the trendier forms of exercise, but it has long been a fitness powerhouse. In fact, walking is one of the single most important things we can do for our health. But perhaps its greatest selling point is the ease with which it can be done: All you need is 30 minutes and a pair of comfortable shoes. That may be why the American Heart Association reports that walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. With walking’s many benefits in mind, Walk With a Doc (walkwithadoc.org) was launched in 2005 by an Ohio cardiologist who felt he wasn’t effecting sufficient behavioral change in the clinical setting. He invited his patients on a weekly walk in a local park and…

Summer concerts are making a comeback. The iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach is returning from its COVID-induced hiatus to host headliners all summer long—most of whom are reclaiming the stage after postponing last year’s tours. Country crooner Brad Paisley will cruise to the 20,000-seat open-air venue as the fifth stop of his 2021 Tour on July 10; the beloved Dave Matthews Band will perform hits from their three-decade-strong discography July 30-31; Kings of Leon will kick off their cross-country tour with the Cold War Kids on August 3; Alanis Morissette and Lady A are set to close out the venue’s stacked summer lineup on August 18 and 21, respectively, before Thomas Rhett and Maroon 5 hit the stage in September. Live music lovers, get ready for a summer…

Now that summer’s in full swing, grab a few of the season’s hottest must-haves. No need to go to a fancy hotel—bring the indulgence home with a Front-gate umbrella. As you lounge in its shade, serve icy sips on the cutest coasters from locally owned Happi Crafts; these geodes are bedazzled in 24-karat gold. Elevate outdoor dining with hand-painted porcelain platters from Via Coquina. They’re handcrafted in Athens and radiate summer-in-Greece vibes. Tote your essentials in my favorite bag by Teggy French, a tastemaker and Instagram influencer who launched her own line. Pair it with this UPF 50+ bathing suit and turquoise earrings for a look you can live in all summer long. Salt and sun can damage your hair, but In Common’s treatment system reconstructs strands from the inside…