Innehållsförteckning för December 2021 från Palm Beach Illustrated

Most families have holiday traditions. In our family, we embrace a curious mix of American and Greek Christmas rituals, some traditional and others uniquely ours. For example, we have our 12-year-old twins make something every year; it could be an ornament, a dish for Christmas Eve dinner, or a holiday-inspired work of art. Our cookie baking always includes kourabiethes and melomakarona, in addition to gingerbread men. And we have two gift-giving occasions (our kids are particularly fond of this one): Christmas morning, per our adopted homeland, and on New Year’s Eve, when Saint Basil (the Greek version of Santa Claus) visits. Our cover subjects, Cara and Jared McClure with their five adorable girls, have many traditions of their own. As one of six siblings in Palm Beach’s well-known Coniglio family,…

PBI: During a time when personal contact may make people especially uncomfortable, what is the best way to greet others? Shafiroff I am a big fan of the “elbow greet.” It is the new way of shaking hands, and most people prefer it since it doesn’t bring up the awkwardness of going in for a hug or other forms of physical touch that not everyone is okay with anymore due to the pandemic. Which topics of conversation should be avoided? A polite guest should not ask about someone’s vaccination status. The few times I feel there is an exception to this rule is if someone is getting too close, putting you at risk, or if the topic is already being discussed. I still try to avoid this conversation as it’s…

Maestro Gerard Schwarz hearsthings other people don’t. Sitting in on a rehearsal of the Frost Symphony Orchestra at the University of Miami—where Schwarz is the distinguished professor of music for conducting and orchestral studies—you don’t notice anything amiss with the Stravinsky piece, Song of the Nightingale, that his students are playing. To your untrained ear, the group sounds good (even great, considering they’re a bunch of college kids in yoga pants, tank tops, flip-flops and backward ballcaps). But halfway through a passage, Schwarz raises a palm in silence to stop the music. He cajoles, scolds, or encourages with a look; he blurts out “bum bum bums” and “da da das” of cadence and melody; he offers a word or two of direction on pacing. (“Don’t rush it,” he chides the…

EXERCISE: As little as 20 minutes a day has been proven to lower cortisol levels and increase endorphins, the body’s mood elevators. MEDITATION: This practice imbues a sense of calm that can last throughout the day. GET OUTSIDE: A good dose of vitamin D helps to balance gut bacteria, thereby boosting mood. B VITAMINS: B vitamin deficiencies, especially B6 and B12, have been linked to depression. DIET: An anti-inflammatory diet rich in whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, grains, healthy fats, and protein helps to balance hormones and the gut.…

STYLE NOTES SHINE ON: Silver mirror accessories instantly add glam. BRIGHT LIGHTS: Amp up your evening ensembles with sparkling crystals. PRETTY PLATINUM: Wear bold jewelry pieces for both day and night.…

Tyler Herro hates false narratives. And the main one that has plagued the 21-year-old Miami Heat guard since his breakout rookie season in 2019 is that he spends more time partying than he does on his game. Social media is partially to blame for that. One picture of him at a Jack Harlow concert and you’d think that all he does is spend his days seeing the rapper perform his song “Tyler Herro.” Forget the hours of practice Herro had put in prior to that concert—and now that he’s a father, the sleepless nights and diaper changes that are all part of early parenthood. Forget that he runs youth basketball camps, has given out backpacks to underprivileged schoolchildren in the Miami area, and showed up with teammates and coaches after…

West Palm Beach resident Jill Elisofon began designing necklaces for museum shops 15 years ago, and she’s at it again with one-of-a-kind wearables tied to the Frida Kahlo exhibition on view at the Norton Museum of Art through February 6. The designs are inspired by Kahlo’s own jewelry and style, as well as predominant colors in her work and clothing. “I created a few based on Frida’s necklaces in the exhibit and others are my interpretation of pieces she would wear,” says Elisofon. During Elisofon’s teenage years, gifts of exotic beads from her father—Life photographer and documentary filmmaker Eliot Elisofon, who collected them while photographing indigenous groups—launched her lifelong penchant for necklaces indebted to tribal cultures. Her Frida-inspired works include pieces from this treasured stash, such as West African amber,…

Findlay Galleries recently marked 150 years of fine art. The Palm Beach location was founded in 1960 with Wally Findlay’s purchase of the halfblock from Worth Avenue to South County Road. With rare exhibitions of Renoirs, Pissarros, and Monets, the gallery was an immediate success; by 1961, it had opened in the location it remains today. “Palm Beachers understand beauty and are savvy about value,” says James Borynack, the galleries’ chairman and CEO. “That has been the case since Wally started visiting Palm Beach in 1947.” Over the past 60 years in Palm Beach, the gallery has built a generational clientele and launched many important exhibitions. Findlay Galleries helped develop the careers of influential artists such as Jean Dufy, Bernard Buffet, Lê Pho, Vu Cao Đàm, and Zvonimir Mihanovic and fostered…

Do you remember your first bicycle? That’s the question Jack Hairston asks just about every person he meets—and he says the answer is usually a resounding yes! “I don’t think they remember their first toothbrush or first pair of shoes or first peanut butter sandwich,” Hairston says. “But they remember their first bicycle.” Better known as “Jack the Bike Man,” Hairston has been a pillar in the West Palm Beach community for more than 20 years. His nonprofit gives away bikes to kids in need—and the holidays are his busiest time of the year. “We give away over 2,000 bikes at our Christmas party every year,” he says of his operation’s annual collection drive and repair efforts that could give Santa’s workshop a run for its money. Hairston partners with…

OMEGA-3-RICH FOODS: Fatty fish like salmon and tuna, as well as plant-based sources like chia, flax, and hemp seeds, help to decrease inflammation, balance hormones, and lower cortisol. NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, cashews, and pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds contain tryptophan, which increases serotonin production. ANTIOXIDANT-RICH FOODS: Berries, vegetables, and dark leafy greens all help decrease inflammation in the gut and brain, reducing cortisol levels. COFFEE: Caffeine, in moderation, boosts dopamine production. MAGNESIUM-RICH FOODS: Avocados, bananas, broccoli, spinach, and dark chocolate contain magnesium, which not only helps to calm the body and mind, but it reduces inflammation and cortisol too. B-VITAMIN-RICH FOODS: Items such as poultry, eggs, chickpeas, lentils, and edamame help to regulate dopamine and serotonin.…

If you’ve ever visited Johan’s Joe in West Palm Beach, it should come as no surprise that owner Matti Klintberg was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, and lived there for more than 30 years before moving to America. Though they are residents of Palm Beach Gardens, he and his wife and business partner, Laura Olsson, also have a house in Danderyd, a suburb of Stockholm, and visit several times a year, as Klintberg owns businesses and commercial real estate in Stockholm and has family there. “I like the history and the old style—the city is over 700 years old,” he shares. “Everything is green, and people are always out and about walking, even in the snow.” Stockholm comprises numerous islands, and Klintberg says the best part “is being able…

AMERICAN 1000 NORTH The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for global takes on classic dishes. 1000 North U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (1000north.com) $$$ AIOLI This family-owned eatery makes everything in-house, presenting an array of tantalizing daily specials. 7434 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (aioliwpb.com) $ ANGLE The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant features contemporary cuisine made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (anglerestaurant.com) $$$ AVOCADO GRILL Chef Julien Gremaud offers flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$ BATCH Stop by for an upscale take on classic Southern fare, including vegetarian selections. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (batchsouthernkitchen.com) $$ BANTER Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, Banter serves Florida fusion cuisine. 380 Trinity Place,…

For those who need proof that noodles make you grow big and strong, the Boca Raton location of Kapow! Noodle Bar will be doubling its seating capacity and tripling its total size early next year. Kapow! 2.0 will feature covered patio seating, an indoor/outdoor wraparound bar, an eight-seat omakase tasting experience, and three private karaoke rooms. It will continue to serve innovative Southeast Asian cuisine such as dim sum, wild mushroom chow fun, pork belly ramen tonkotsu, and Peking duck roasted in a dedicated oven. The expanded interior will also boast murals commissioned from local artists. These improvements come as the Mizner Park complex undergoes a significant redevelopment that will also include new dining, retail, and entertainment tenants, plus a $101 million redo of the amphitheater. (kapownoodlebar.com; miznerpark.com)…

Briah Duncan and her husband, Adly, started Delray Beach–based Selphf as a way to merge self-care and self-love into a harmonious skin care company. They had relatives suffering from skin issues, but also shared a background as mental health therapists and understood the importance of affirmation that goes along with beauty. What evolved is a modern twist on everyday skin care. The company’s line of artistically poured soaps boasts vibrant colors and contains essential oil blends to address everything from acne and eczema to depression and anxiety. A handwritten letter of affirmation is included in each online order to give members of the “Selphf Care Tribe” a mantra they can adapt into their daily routine. “We’ve received reviews from some of our Selphf Care Tribe stating our products remind them…

GOINGS ON 1 Biography Book Club: Winston Churchill with Dr. Richard D’Elia, King Library, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, free. (fourarts.org) Cocktails for the Club, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach, The Little Club, Delray Beach, contact for ticket prices. (bgcpbc.org) “Conversations on Style” with Steven Stolman, featuring Aerin Lauder, Dixon Education Building, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $25. (fourarts.org) Garden of Lights, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 23, $7-$15. (mounts.org) Lighthouse Sunset Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29, $25. (jupiterlighthouse.org) The Salvation Army Angel Tree, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, to Dec. 12, free. (thegardensmall.com) Worth Avenue Walking Tours, Via Amore, Palm Beach, also Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29,…

SAIL THE DAY AWAY LUNCHEON WHO: Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope WHAT: Sail the Day Away Luncheon WHERE: East Garden, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 1. WHO: City of West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club WHAT: 100 Year Anniversary Celebration WHERE: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach 2. WHO: Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation WHAT: Council of 100 Cocktail Party WHERE: Ocean Front Lawn, The Breakers, Palm Beach…

Combine the creative minds of two Delray Beach mothers, entrepreneurs, and style influencers—designer Amanda Perna and singer-songwriter Skye Dyer—and you get A Little Wyld, a new children’s and lifestyle boutique in the energetic Pineapple Grove neighborhood. Opened in September, the store carries contemporary children’s apparel and accessories, luxury housewares, gifts, and women’s apparel and features Perna’s own fashion labels, House of Perna and Neon Bohemians, among other brands. The founders put an emphasis on ethically made, sustainable products and female-created brands from around the world. Another highlight? A balloon bar for the kids. (alittlewyld.com)…

Erin Krakow has a soft spot for challenging period pieces. She loves scripts that travel through time, offering feel-good moments that bring happiness to the characters. This is one reason why her starring role as Elizabeth Thornton in Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart is perfect for the Wellington-bred actress. The Hallmark original series presents a powerful story of love, hardship, and family values that blends romance, adventure, and drama against the backdrop of a 1910 coal mining town called Hope Valley. Its ninth season will begin airing in early 2022. “We will have more romance and steamy scenes in season nine,” says Krakow, who lives in Los Angeles and visits her family in Wellington several times a year. “My role as Elizabeth keeps me challenged as she delves into…

Whether it be pressure in our personal lives or at the office, most of us experience some level of stress. What we may not be aware of is how chronic stress can affect our health. The endocrine system is a complex network of hormone-producing glands and organs that send messages and commands throughout our bodies to carry out vital functions. One of these glands, the adrenal gland, produces the hormone cortisol, which helps to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, inflammation, and metabolism. Cortisol is also known as the stress hormone because it plays an important role in protecting us from danger. When you encounter a threat—a bear charging you in the woods, for example—your adrenal glands release a surge of adrenaline and cortisol, boosting energy and helping you to flee.…

INGREDIENTS 6 sea scallopsPinch of sea salt2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil1 minced garlic clove2 cups baby spinach (a 5-oz. box)¼ cup shelled and thawed edamame1 tbsp. lemon juice1½ tbsp. coconut aminosPinch of toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion (optional) » Thoroughly pat the scallops dry and sprinkle with salt. Add 1 tbsp. sesame oil to a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the hot pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side. » While scallops cook, add the other tbsp. of sesame oil to another pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and let cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and edamame and let cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add lemon juice and coconut aminos and stir to incorporate. » Transfer spinach and edamame to plates…

A powerful antioxidant that fights free radical–induced collagen breakdown, caffeine prevents fine lines and boosts glow. For the eyes, it lightens dark circles and smooths undereye puffiness. Pep up your routine with these perky picks: Mixture Bath + Body Invigorating Coffee Scrub ($27, madebymixture.com); The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream ($10, Sephora locations); The Ordinary Caffeine 5% + ECGC Depuffing Eye Serum ($6.70, Sephora locations); Juara Invigorating Coffee Scrub ($38, juaraskincare.com); Sephora Collection Clean Caffeine Eye Mask ($3.50, Sephora locations); and L’Oréal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Plus Eye Serum ($30, Ulta locations).…

A Chic Winter Scene Angela Reynolds of Jupiter-based Angela Reynolds Designs set out to create a multipurpose winter tablescape. The pops of red amid black and white surrounds lend a festive feel without veering toward Christmas kitsch. “I wanted to do something a little bit more drama-ridden because this dining room has this amazing wallpaper that’s super hip and cuttingedge, and then the dining table has acrylic spires,” she shares. “It’s really about this white, clean, modern tablescape with the drama of these red roses.” The roses are from Pomp, a flower company that delivers directly from family farms in South America. “We love working with them because the type of roses they get are the best quality,” she says. “They last a really long time because there’s no middleman—they’re…

Foodies, rejoice! After sitting out 2020 due to the pandemic, the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival returns December 9-12. As in years past, the festival will include both intimate gatherings and lively events featuring notable chefs from across the country. New for 2021 is PBFWF at Rosemary Square December 12, a daylong celebration complete with cooking demos, a Battle of the Bartenders, and the Grand Chef Throwdown. Among the chef roster is Sarah Grueneberg, who will take part in a Dinner at Elisabetta’s alongside Lisabet Summa December 10 and Indulge at the Four Seasons December 11. “I am so excited to work with chef Lisabet and collaborate with her to create a menu that highlights fresh and local seafood,” says Grueneberg, who is the chef/owner of Monteverde Restaurant &…

A long-standing symbol of abundance and fertility, figs are often gifted, shared, and enjoyed during the holidays. Botanically, the Ficus carica, commonly known as the fig, isn’t a fruit at all but rather a syconium: a fleshy stem with enclosed flowers that bloom internally. It contains only female flowers and propagates with the help of the minuscule fig wasp, whose only task is to pollinate one of the world’s 900 species of fig plant varieties. Ancient Olympians were crowned with fig wreaths and earned figs for their athletic press, while the Roman author Pliny the Elder praised the fig’s health and restorative powers. In fact, figs and their leaves are packed with nutrients, including antioxidants and fiber, as wel as B1, B2, potassium, iron, and calcium. The ancient plant also…

While its unique geometric shape makes it the perfect garnish for a stylish cocktail, the star fruit (or carambola) deserves a starring role in your diet thanks to its nutrition prowess and refreshing taste. A single medium-sized star fruit has only 28 calories and 6 grams of carbs and is rich in vitamin C and fiber. The fruit, which can be consumed skin and all, delivers a sweet taste with a tart undertone that some liken to a mélange of apple, pear, grape, and citrus-family fruits. While the species of tree is native to tropical Southeast Asia, it turns out there is a source for star fruit right in our own backyard. West Palm Beach–based Worthy Family Farms is a 38-year-old grove of 1,100 star fruit trees that the…

So nice, they had to do it twice. After a resounding response from orchestra fans and selling out its December 5 show in record time, The Symphonia added a second performance of its renowned Love in the Afternoon concert on December 4 at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton. Former Symphonia principal conductor Alexander Platt will return to the orchestra for an arrangement of “The Quiet One” from Lyric Suite by William Grant Still and Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C. Between the classical works, Grammy Award–winning guitarist Jason Vieaux will join the orchestra for Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Tickets are $50-$84. (thesymphonia.org)…

This year marks the fortieth anniversary of Carolina Herrera. As creative director of such an iconic fashion house, how have you paid tribute to the past while keeping the collections modern? The intrinsic spirit of the House of Herrera is a confident and bold femininity. I always try to keep that in mind, but I never let myself look backwards. Fashion is about moving forward with newness, reflecting the spirit and times of the moment. How would you describe the special relationship you’ve formed with Mrs. Herrera? I have had many different chapters of my relationship with her—firs as an idol, then as a mentor, and now as my friend. I consider knowing her to be one of the great blessings of my life, and I continue to learn so…