Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Last October, my family and I attended FAU’s Halloween Spooktacular party at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House. I vividly remember two things from that night: the first thing I saw when I walked in—a gory “surgery” scene, complete with creepy doctors—and my conviction that if the president’s mansion can look this good as a spooky hospital, it would clean up pretty nicely for a magazine story. Having known and admired FAU President John Kelly and his lovely wife, Carolyn, for some time, I also knew their personal story was worth sharing with our readers. John has absolutely transformed the university, which ranked No. 10 (out of 11) in the state metrics when he took over, with innovative programs, aggressive fundraising, and a single-minded focus on research. He and Carolyn are…

Bob Currie never wanted to be an architect. His father was one, but the job just didn’t appeal to him. That was until he took architecture classes during his freshman year of college and fell in love. “From then on, I felt sorry for anybody who wasn’t an architect,” Currie says. While pursuing a master’s degree at Harvard, Currie became enamored with modern architecture. He studied up on the greats, looking to Cubist-inspired designs by Le Corbusier and Alvar Aalto’s Humanist approach for inspiration. He got his start at The Architects’ Collaborative, working under Walter Gropius, the founder of Germany’s Bauhaus. During this time, he worked abroad in cities like Athens and Rome. After a stint in Australia, he settled down in Delray Beach, opening his own firm in 1969.…

1. SPINE TINGLING Boucheron Hans the Hedgehog bracelet with a black sapphire, rubies, and rose gold, $34,500. Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour (305-993-4619, neimanmarcus.com) 2. ROCK STAR Rihanna Loves Chopard earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, price upon request. Chopard, Bal Harbour (305-868- 8626, chopard.com) 3. RAY OF LIGHT Dana Rebecca Designs Jeanie Ann necklace with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $605. Swell, Four Seasons, Palm Beach (561-582-2800) 4. TAKE A BITE Stephen Webster Jewels Verne Shark Jaw bracelet with silver and white diamond pavé set in 18-karat white gold with black rhodium plating, $17,700. Mix, The Breakers, Palm Beach (561-659-8481) 5. POSH PYRAMID Todd Reed ring with a raw diamond octahedron and diamond pavé set in 18-karat gold, $18,000. Neiman Marcus, Fort Lauderdale (954-566-6666, neimanmarcus.com) 6. INSIDE OUT…

Fjords, glaciers, rolling hills, conical volcanoes, pink-sand beaches, temperate rainforests, and towering Totara forests: New Zealand’s landscapes are powerful and diverse. They’re the fantasy backdrops synonymous with J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth and the reality of an island nation promising adrenaline-packed adventures, world-class golf, and Napa-style wine country pursuits. While covering the entirety of New Zealand’s glorious 103,737 square miles could never happen in a single trip, American billionaire Julian Robertson has made it possible to experience the best of New Zealand in fewer than 10 days—and to do it in high style. Robertson’s long-standing love affair with New Zealand prompted him to develop three top-tier lodges strategically positioned within the country’s most scenic locales: the Bay of Islands’ multihued beaches, Hawke’s Bay’s coastal wine country, and Queenstown’s snow-capped peaks and…

The Eleanor R. Baldwin House has seen its share of events—from the sublime to the curious— since opening in 2002. Early on, in 2003, it was the backdrop for a dinner honoring Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel. More than a decade later, in the summer of 2016, it had the dubious distinction of harboring two Pokémon stops on the Pokémon Go app. “I kept noticing people stopping at our front gate,” Carolyn Kelly, Florida Atlantic University’s first lady, says, laughing. “They thought it was a public space. They didn’t realize it was a private residence.” Whether you’re an invited guest or someone trying to “catch ’em all” from outside the home’s front gates, the two-story, 14,000-square-foot Baldwin House cuts an imposing figure with its domed roof, arched windows, and Mediterranean-style…

Many Americans are aware Thomas Jefferson was a wine connoisseur, but few realize George Washington was a distiller. In fact, the father of our country was the eighteenth-century equivalent of Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. By 1799, the year of Washington’s death, his distillery produced 11,000 gallons, making it the largest in the country. The grist mill and distillation facility at Mount Vernon have been reconstructed and today turn out small batches of limitededition whiskey. Despite living in Virginia, Washington made rye whiskey, the northern states’ favorite drink. (The South was more passionate about corn whiskey, which eventually morphed into moonshine.) Reportedly, the most popular recipe at Mount Vernon was 60 percent rye, 35 percent corn, and 5 percent malted barley. There was a ready market for it: The average…

How do you sell so many houses? It’s a question they get all the time. The answers are simple, but not always easy. Waterfront Properties and Club Communities luxury real estate agents reiterate a similar theme, crediting hard work, and Waterfront’s innovative model as two main reasons they sell so many homes. Increasingly over the last three decades, Waterfront Properties has accounted for more north county luxury waterfront real estate transactions than any other single brokerage. From the initial contact to contracts, there’s a precise and intentional process that drives the sale and purchase of homes. “Our model creates urgency,” Waterfront Properties Managing Partner Rob Thomson says. “Retaining a sense of urgency throughout the process means we drive the process. We can’t predict the finish line, but we know that…

Could creative food labeling revolutionize the way we think about vegetables? A recent Stanford University study found diners were up to 41 percent more likely to pile vegetables onto their plates when presented with an indulgent description, such as “slow-roasted, caramelized zucchini bites,” versus a healthy or plain label, even though the preparation remained the same. Local chefs are catching on and offering veggie dishes that sound delicious, not depriving. Here are a few highlights: fire-roasted brussels sprouts with bacon aioli and candied pine nuts, Hullabaloo, West Palm Beach; wok-charred edamame beans with smoked salt and lime, Buddha Sky Bar, Delray Beach; blistered shishito peppers with roasted corn, goat-feta cheese, lemon aioli, and sumac, Seasons 52, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton.…

“I knew who I was this morning, but I’ve changed a few times since then,” muses Alice, the protagonist in Lewis Carroll’s 1871 novel Through the Looking-Glass. The Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square challenges visitors to reimagine themselves and their surroundings in the new exhibition “Looking Glass,” on display beginning October 20. Each piece in this group show features reflective elements, ranging from computer screens to prisms and some glass, too. Peter Symons’ Invisible Quilt, for example, utilizes multiple mirrored panels connected via nylon ties to cast perplexing light patterns, while Heli by Chris Wood incorporates fabricated aluminum and dichroic glass to form a collage of colors. “Looking Glass” is the museum’s first exhibition of the season and marks the premiere of its recent renovations. The public can…

From Worth Avenue to Royal Poinciana Way and all the green spaces in between, The Garden Club of Palm Beach has played a vital role in the island’s beautification. The organization, founded in 1928, has spent nearly nine decades preserving local horticulture and spearheading projects that forever change the town’s terrain. Every Palm Beach entrance point bears the club’s influence. In 1935, club members planted three blocks of trees along Royal Palm Way, forming an iconic scene. More recently, the club sponsored the creation of the Oasis Traffic Circle at the Southern and South Ocean Boulevard median as well as the Kaleidoscope Circles on Royal Poinciana Way. Both are complex works of horticultural art that incorporate drought-, salt-, and wind-tolerant plants. The club’s next major project on the docket is…

RADIANT RUBIES If you purchase one piece of jewelry this season, make it statement earrings. Pair these briolette ruby and diamond 18-karat rose gold dangle earrings ($11,950) with a red gown for an Oscar-worthy look. Provident Jewelry, Jupiter (561-747-4449, providentjewelry.com) FIERY FLEUR Vincent van Gogh painted poppies for a reason—namely, the flower’s alluring color. Place up to three of these bouquets ($108 each) in a long planter for maximum impact. Authentic Provence, West Palm Beach (561-805-9995, authenticprovence.com) Editor’s PICK FLAME FACTOR With fire-engine red suede and a bow-tie ankle strap, the Schutz Delza pumps ($220) merge femininity with vampish motifs. Jessie Boutique, Delray Beach (561-447-0550, jessieboutique.com) CRIMSON CABINET This Moroccan-style cabinet ($775) by Drexel Heritage references a culture that loves to play with bold tones. The Painted Ox, West Palm…

VIBE Old World, charming, active FASHION ESSENTIALS Rails flannels, Stella McCartney jeans, and blazers and dickies from Veronica Beard BEST TIME TO GO Summer and fall. The gardens and trees look beautiful at that time of year. The old estates and stone walls that have been around forever remind me of England. MORNING RITUAL I love to start the day with a long walk with my dogs—it’s my favorite exercise. GO-TO RESTAURANT La Ginestra in Glen Cove (laginestrany.com). I always order the salmon carpaccio and the calabrese, which is calamari and shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce. UNWRITTEN RULE THE LOCALS LIVE BY Always wear tennis whites, even if playing on a home court. Favorite WAY TO SPEND free time Visit Planting Fields Arboretum (plantingfields.org) BEST PLACES TO SHOP Meg…

Some hosts have a knack for turning entertaining into an art form. Just think of the legendary Louis XIV and his opulent parties at the Palace of Versailles. Or, more locally, cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and her Gilded Age galas at Mar-a-Lago. Keeping with this legacy of merriment and good taste, we presented five area designers with a festive challenge: create captivating tablescapes inspired by revered hosts, hostesses, or events. The results are sure to elicit revelry of the hautest order. Truman Capote | Black & White Ball Judy Howard Harpel In 1966, Truman Capote was in his prime. Hot off the success of his nonfiction tome, In Cold Blood, the author invited 540 of his closest friends to the Plaza Hotel for what would go down in socialite…

Before it appeared on menus in countless local restaurants, Hawaiian poke (pronounced “poh-kay”) could be found everywhere across the Pacific islands, from grocery stores to gas stations. The traditional dish, which rose in popularity in the 1970s, was casual, easy to eat, and made with cubed cuts from the head or tail of whatever fresh catch was available. The raw fish would be mixed with sea salt, algae or seaweed, and roasted kukui nuts. Since then, poke has traveled to the mainland and picked up some variations along the way, with chefs introducing Asian and Latin ingredients and also elevating the fish quality to prime pieces of tuna and salmon. South Floridians are hooked on this healthy and flavorful dish, which is comparable to an amped-up tuna tartare. Turn the…

THE LISTINGS 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 entrees 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…

Ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms, and caviar can make for a fabulous dinner, but Judith Cruz-Burnstine is proving they can create an ideal formula for hair and skin, too. After a chemical-based treatment resulted in disaster for her curly locks, Cruz-Burnstine researched natural remedies and began creating products in her Wellington kitchen using components like aloe, rosemary water, and cacao. With the help of a green formulator, she developed Natural Kerr, a line of all-natural beauty products ranging from a peppermint-based heat protection spray to a Brazil nut–infused keratin replacement treatment that is free of harmful sulfates, parabens, and other chemicals. “This is natural chemistry at its best,” she says. “We are constantly developing alternative ways for women to expel chemical products from their lives.” Cruz-Burnstine opened Natural Kerr’s first storefront…

Nashville-based band Kings of Leon have hit the road in promotion of their seventh studio album, WALLS. On October 27, they’ll bring their blend of country and rock influences to the Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. The family group, composed of three brothers and a cousin, formed in 1999 but achieved international success in 2008 with their breakthrough album Only by the Night, which went on to earn three Grammy Awards. WALLS (an acronym for We Are Like Love Songs) is Kings of Leon’s first album in three years. But that hiatus didn’t hurt the band’s popularity as the record hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following its release last fall. (561- 795-8883, westpalm beachamphitheatre.com)…

AMERICAN LUNG TEA WHO: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION WHAT: BREATH OF LIFE GALA COMMITTEE’S HIGH TEA WHERE: THE CHESTERFIELD HOTEL, PALM BEACH CHAMBER NORTH AWARDS WHO: PALM BEACH NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHAT: 2017 LEADERSHIP AWARDS WHERE: PGA NATIONAL RESORT AND SPA, PALM BEACH GARDENS MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR WHO: PALM BEACH AREA CHAPTER OF THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY WHAT: TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WHERE: HILTON, WEST PALM BEACH…

Location: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Eye Candy Appeal: Although located farther south in Manalapan, the Eau is well worth the drive thanks to its quirky Jonathan Adler–designed guest rooms and stunning scenery. The Shot: Hit up Breeze Ocean Kitchen and the new margarita cart for a customblended cocktail and super cute pic. Location: Buccan Eye Candy Appeal: Chef Clay Conley is always turning out #foodstagram- worthy dishes featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients. The Shot: Opt for one of Buccan’s nightly specials or go with a classic: Oysters and Champagne staged next to one of the resto’s comfy couches. Location: The Colony Hotel Eye Candy Appeal: Nothing screams Palm Beach style like this boutique hotel, with interior design courtesy of Carleton Varney. The Shot: Hunt down the bold banana…

Style Notes XOXO: Personalized charm bracelets and necklaces add a touch of whimsy CUT & PASTE: Look for prints that feature a kaleidoscope of shapes, symbols, and motifs METAL WORKS: Metallic accents elevate the trend’s artisanal craftsmanship…

In beauty, some of the best finds are those under-the-radar gems you only hear about through word of mouth. Each of these cult classics has a quiet but devoted following for good reason. Some of our favorites: Temptu Air airbrush tool to impart a flawless makeup finish ($198, pods separate, Eau Spa, Manalapan); Guinot Sculpt Expert for body reshaping and firming ($73, Skin Wellness, West Palm Beach); Miriam Quevedo Glacial White Caviar Beach Waves texturizing spray for a true after-beach look ($55, spacenk.com); Collosol Eau de Lait, originally a theatrical makeup remover for French actresses made famous by fan Karl Lagerfeld ($28 for 250 ml, bigelowchemists.com); Votre Vu Les Sorbet, a facial serum that goes on frozen ($140, votrevu.com); and Clarisonic Smart Profile Uplift to massage and lift facial skin…

Interior designer Brandie Herbst has harbored a passion for gastronomy since she was old enough to read. The flaxenhaired Michigan native considers herself a self-taught cookbook chef with a propensity for readapting recipes by illustrious toques. Although she grew up baking and cooking with her Polish and Finnish family members (who always made everything from scratch), her current tastes diverge from the flavors of her childhood. “My cooking style is so different from how my aunts, uncles, and grandparents used to cook,” Brandie says. “I even cook differently than my mother. She does more classic, homegrown comfort foods, whereas I’ve stepped into another stratosphere and am more adventurous with flavors and menus.” One of her greatest culinary talents is preparing French and Asian dishes to include fare like pho, a…

Ever wonder what’s the most popular liquor in the world? Is it vodka? Whiskey? “Soju, a Korean distilled beverage using rice, wheat, or barley and occasionally potato, is actually the No. 1 consumed spirit in the world,” says Angela Dugan, head of the cocktail program at Kapow Noodle Bar, which recently opened its second location on Clematis Street. Though Soju is typically enjoyed neat in South Korea, Dugan utilizes it as a key ingredient in Kapow’s Seoul Sunshine libation. The neutral spirit blends easily and takes on the flavor profile of the ginger liqueur and fig jam. “Jam in cocktails not only provides sweetness, it also gives a rich texture,” she explains. The tequila and lime balance the drink for a savory-meets-sweet combination. West Palm Beach, Boca Raton (561-246-3827, 561-347-7322,…

Paint it Pink On October 26, pink lights will shine on West Palm Beach’s Clematis Street, Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue, and in downtown Stuart for Susan G. Komen South Florida’s first-ever Downtowns Go Pink event, an evening filled with pink cocktails and retail specials benefiting the cause. (komensouthflorida.org/events/gopink) Hope for Healing This year, Jupiter Medical Center became the first community hospital in the U.S. to enlist Watson for Oncology, a cognitive computing platform that assists in developing treatment plans for a range of cancers, including breast. Watson analyzes hundreds of textbooks and medical journals to provide doctors with the most up-to-date information needed to consider alternative treatment routes and spend more time offering personalized patient care. (561- 263-2234, jupitermed.com) MARCH ON COME TOGETHER WITH LOCAL CANCER WARRIORS TO CELEBRATE SURVIVORS…

Starting in the sixth century, the Japanese began using natural ingredients to dye clothing. The most common color was an array of rich, deep indigos extracted from the leaves of an exotic plant known as tade ai. Farm workers began relying upon indigo dye, or aizome, specifically because it had antibacterial and insect-repellent effects, helping their clothes last longer. Progressively, this became a sustainable fashion trend throughout Japanese culture. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will explore the history and applications of aizome in “Out of the Blue: Japanese Indigo Textiles,” a new exhibition opening October 19. “Indigo is used in a lot of different parts of society,” says Tamara Joy, chief curator at the Morikami. “Not only is it beautiful, functional, and practical, it has a lot of strong…

WHAT IS HILL’S HIDDEN TALENT? FIND OUT AT PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM/STEPHANIEHILL From straw bags to Bardot blouses and plenty of Louboutin pumps, fashion blogger Stephanie Hill is injecting South Florida’s sartorial scene with her own blend of coastal cool. At 19, the Houston native moved to West Palm Beach to perform with Ballet Florida and later attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, earning degrees in communications and dance. After graduating, she segued into public relations and launched her personal blog, The Style Bungalow, in 2014. Today, she has more than 100,000 Instagram followers and a dedicated readership that adores her style advice, travel stories, and endless stream of chic ensembles photographed on the streets of Palm Beach, New York, and Houston. FAVORITE FASHION DESIGNERS Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, co-designers for Monse and…