Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Something’s growing in Oregon. This Pacific Northwest state blooms with a variety of desirable crops. Lavender paints hilltops purple, producing a romantic fragrance reminiscent of a fine French perfumery. Hazelnut trees line up in perfect order and yield delicious morsels commonly listed on Oregonian menus as filberts. Pinot Noir grapes thrive in the rocky soil and long grow season, when damp winters give way to warm summer days and breezy evenings. The Allison Inn & Spa is situated amid this bounty in the Willamette Valley, Oregon’s largest wine region. Here, the farm-to-table concept permeates all walks of life—not just cuisine— and a passion for supporting local purveyors is palpable across the property. Sculptures by area artists dot an idyllic walking trail. Grape seeds and herbs grown on-site pop up in…

Hermès velvet blazer, pants; Billy Reid turtleneck; Omega watch. For buying information, turn to page 163. Fashion Editor: Linda Immediato…

Animal Instinct Interior designer Leta Austin Foster blended luxury and comfort with exotic details in this captivating Palm Beach library. The room, which was recently featured in the book Traditional Interiors: Leta Austin Foster, Sallie Giordano & India Foster (Gibbs Smith, $50), showcases an array of animal prints, rich materials, and eastern influences. Artist Zenon Toczek painted the walls in a faux bois reminiscent of a 1950s Cecil Beaton style; aqua upholstered panels and linen curtains create a colorful dichotomy against the “woodwork.” A custom sofa is outfitted in Pierre Frey’s La Riviera Enchantée, an electric fabric that reappears in the two Brunschwig & Fils chairs. Zebra-printed pillows and an antelope-patterned rug evoke an opulent jungle, while the owners’ Chinese chest (reinterpreted as a coffee table) and collection of porcelain…

OVERVIEW Acqua Liana, or Water Flower, is a magnificent, Tahitian-inspired, ocean-to-lake estate located in Manalapan. The main house and the guest house provide ample space for family and friends. ADDRESS 620 South Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan YEAR BUILT 2008 ARCHITECT Frank McKinney, Boynton Beach ASKING PRICE $19.9 million SETTING Situated on approximately 1.6 acres with 150 feet of ocean frontage as well as direct Intracoastal water frontage, the property offers a tranquil setting with its many water features including waterfalls, water floors, a swimming pool, reflecting pools, an incredible 2,000- gallon aquarium, and much more. SIZE 12,305 square feet of living area BEDROOMS/BATHS Seven bedrooms, 10 baths, one half-bath INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS Double helix glass staircase; 2,000-gallon arched aquarium wet bar; 9-foot, hand-blown, multicolor glass chandelier; 10-foot kitchen and dining water wall;…

Revocable trusts are valuable, popular tools for those who want to streamline an estate plan. But although they’re designed to hold title to all assets, there are some serious drawbacks to titling a primary residence in the name of a trust, says Jani Maurer, professor of law at Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University. The main advantages of revocable trusts (also called living trusts) over wills alone include minimizing the likelihood of a court guardianship proceeding if you’re ever incapacitated as well as generally avoiding delays and costs of probate. They can also provide more privacy because, unlike wills, trusts are typically not public record. The creator of the trust is usually the trustee who, during life, can change the terms of the trust at any time,…

1. CATCH THE PRIVATE SIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER NATIONAL PARK Kruger National Park is the undisputed crown jewel of South Africa’s parklands and game reserves. But given the surfeit of lodges and public camps located within Kruger, there are days when vehicles seem to outnumber even the impalas. Enter Singita Lebombo Lodge (singita.com), a 13-suite, high-design safari lodge on the eastern edge of the park with exclusive rights to a massive swath of Kruger (33,000 acres to be exact). Singita’s concession extends through four eco-zones, with the lodge itself perched above the N’Wanetsi River. This euphorbia-dotted landscape happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate and home to two of the world’s 13 wild white lions; I was lucky enough to see one on my last safari.…

Visiting Artist CREST THEATRE IT’S HARD TO DEFINE CREST THEATRE, THE CIRCA-1925 HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TURNED PERFORMANCE VENUE AT THE HEART OF DELRAY BEACH’S OLD SCHOOL SQUARE. THE FLEXIBLE SPACE SEATS AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 300 AND IS USED FOR EVERYTHING FROM LECTURES TO BROADWAY TOURS, CONCERTS TO COMEDY ACTS. GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT DECEMBER 6, WHEN SINGING SIBLINGS WILL AND ANTHONY NUNZIATA PRESENT BROADWAY HOLIDAY. IN THE MOOD FOR A TOUCH MORE SOUL? RETURN MARCH 12 OR 13 FOR MANDY GONZALEZ, A FORMER HAMILTON STAR WHO WILL APPEAR AT CREST THEATRE FOR A CABARET-STYLE SHOWCASE. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN ENERGETIC EVENING OF ROCK HITS WITH A TWIST, THEN ATTEND THE JUKEBOX MUSICAL MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET MARCH 17 OR 18, OR OPT FOR SOMETHING SANS INSTRUMENTATION WITH…

DIVE INTO THE LOCAL NITRO COFFEE SCENE AT PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM/NITROCOFFEE Imagine coffee with the mouthfeel and sweetness of a milkshake, sans milk or sugar. No, this isn’t a fantasy—this is nitro cold brew, the most divine thing to happen to a cup of joe since the frappuccino. By steeping coffee grounds in cold water and infusing it with nitrogen, roasters impart a creamy taste, a frothy head, and a cascade effect à la Guinness. Local producers, such as Pumphouse Coffee Roasters in Jupiter, are brewing it with a quality akin to fine craft beer— tasting notes, aromatics, and all. Made with a mixture of Ethiopian and Honduran beans, the roastery’s smooth Dawn Patrol cold brew achieves a winning combination of chocolate and citrus flavors. (561-379-9562, pumphousecoffee roasters.com) —Liz Petoniak…

Real Housewives of New York City alum Jill Zarin known for her take-charge personality in business and in life. When it came to her new home in Boca Raton’s Woodfield Country Club, however, Zarin relinquished control and enlisted the services of home staging company Restyle Home. She tasked lead stylist Margaret Schaffer with the seemingly impossible mission of furnishing the home in three days. Here, Schaffer shares design tricks and tips for interior reinvention on a short timeline. Boca Raton (561-789-7084, restylehomestaging.com) PBI: What are the key elements in a design project that requires a quick turnaround? Schaffer: First and foremost is how the client will use the space. That doesn’t get pushed to the wayside. Our sensibility is that luxury isn’t a thing; it’s a feeling of having your…

ON AIR Peter Sagal—or, at least, his voice—is most recognizable as the host of the NPR news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, which airs weekly to an audience of nearly 3 million listeners. But this Harvard University graduate is also a playwright, Game of Thrones podcaster, and accidental contributor to the screenplay of Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights. From November 30 to December 17, Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University will stage the premiere of Most Wanted, a comedy Sagal wrote more than 20 years ago. It follows Frank and Doris, a retired couple who kidnap their granddaughter and go on the lam in Florida. Sagal recently spoke with PBI about his play, quiz show, and legacy. Boca Raton (561-297-4784, fau.edu/theatrelab) PBI: What will Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me listeners…

OUR HOUSE Philanthropy meets high-end interior design with the debut of the inaugural Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House. An offshoot of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which has been a fixture on the New York City design scene since 1973, the Palm Beach iteration will feature 20 top decorators reimagining a villa in the El Cid historic district. Tastemakers like Amanda Lindroth and Stephen Mooney are bringing their visions to the Mediterranean Revival home located at 196 Belmonte Road. The show house will be open for public viewing November 25 to December 19, following a preview party November 24. General admission costs $35, with proceeds benefiting Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. (kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org/palmbeach) THE WILD SIDE There’s always…

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens hosts the inaugural Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobile Innovation on Saturday, November 18. Presented by Sentient Jet, this one-of-akind event showcases the history and design of classic pre- and post-war automobiles with tours and special presentations by automotive experts throughout the day and a VIP cocktail reception that evening. Sculpture in Motion is sponsored by Gunster and Palm Beach Illustrated, with John Barnes, founder of The Cavallino Classic, serving as the event’s guest curator. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 561-832-5328 or visit ansg.org. 2051 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 561-832-5328 | ansg.org…

Paul Newman’s peepers were never this blue. The waters off Bora Bora? Not even close. Leonard Cohen’s famous raincoat? Way too dark. If you want to gaze at the most mesmerizing shade of Windex-blue mixed with the azure of Capri’s Blue Grotto, look no further than the hue adorning the latest Bentley Bentayga high-luxe SUV I’ve been driving. They don’t even call it blue. Its official, rather unimaginative title is Silverlake. But to me, it’s quite possibly the most breathtaking, lustinducing Pantone to ever adorn a vehicle. And I’m not alone in my thinking, judging by the frenzied attention of camera phone–toting pedestrians, selfie-seeking passersby, or the nice lady who rolled down her BMW window and screamed, “Awesome color!” from the middle lane of I-75—at 75 mph. Most auto enthusiasts…

Cheesecake LA MASSERIA, PALM BEACH GARDENS The classic Italian torta di ricotta is the essence of simplicity: ricotta, heavy cream, sugar, and eggs, whisked together and baked. Success depends on the freshness of the ingredients, particularly the cheese. At the local outpost of Manhattan’s La Masseria, chef and co-owner Pino Coladonato uses the recipe handed down from his mother. “Pino has modified the recipe slightly through the years,” says partner Enzo Ruggiero. “But it still has that homegrown Italian taste.” (561-660-8272, lamasseriapbg.com) Hot Fudge Sundae PALM BEACH GRILL, PALM BEACH Although a standard item across the Hillstone restaurant chain, this sundae has definitely found a home in Palm Beach. “We sell between 40 and 50 on a busy evening in season,” says Jason Francis, Palm Beach Grill’s culinary manager. What…

Twenty years ago, Prosecco was virtually unknown outside of northern Italy, where it was a main ingredient in the Bellinis at Harry’s Bar in Venice. By 2013, however, global sales of Prosecco eclipsed Champagne. It’s stayed on top ever since, leaving vintners in Reims and Épernay scratching their heads in confusion. There are several reasons for Prosecco’s surge in popularity. Foremost among them is price: At $10-$15 a bottle, it’s a fraction of the cost of the average nonvintage Brut Champagne, making it easier to entice consumers to try the category. Prosecco’s extra dollop of sweetness also appeals to novice wine drinkers. Most wines that become consumer sensations earn their reputations on high-quality brands and are then overproduced to the point of mediocrity. But Prosecco has reversed this pattern. Better…

BRIGHT IDEA Designer Shelly Preziosi enlivened this Boca Raton dining area with color while maintaining an eye toward sleekness. “Easy living defines this bright and open dining room,” Preziosi says. “[Large] enough to enjoy family gatherings, this room is also home to carefully selected art. The glass table from Artefacto is supported by hand-carved Indonesian mahogany that is visible through the glass top, giving the impression of looking down on a sculpture. We wanted the space to be enjoyed as a beautiful part of the open-concept plan, as well as a warm [place] to gather and share memories with family and friends.” Modern Interiors by Shelly Preziosi, Boca Raton (561- 289-7613, interiorsbyshellypreziosi.com) OCEAN VOYAGE Make waves in dining room decor with Corbett Lighting’s Dolce light island ($3,260). This sea-inspired piece…

It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, the holidays are also one of the most stressful. Between traveling, party planning, a hectic social calendar, searching for the perfect gifts, and strategizing how to avoid both awkward encounters with relatives and cookie binges, it can be easy to lose sight of the festive spirit. “We have unrealistic expectations imposed on us from the time we’re kids,” says Brian Clement, co-director of Hippocrates Health Institute. “Stressing about these factors only makes matters worse because it triggers our fight or flight response, raising our cortisol [a hormone that increases fat storage and affects memory] and testosterone levels.” In the long term, Clement points to the role stress plays in assailing the immune system and contributing to chronic…

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present its Gala “Night of Stars” A Broadway Celebration, on Friday, January 12. The black-tie evening, chaired by Kathryn C. Vecellio and Monika E. Preston, will include exhilarating performances by some of Broadway’s finest artists. For more information, please call 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org/gala. 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach 561.651.4320 | kravis.org/gala THE NEST PALM BEACH The Nest Palm Beach is celebrating its second anniversary this month. The award-winning home and gift store opened its doors on antique row in November 2015 and has never looked back. Store owners Margaret Arrigo and Deb Richardson have grown their business to include interior design services and have hired two of the top designers in South Florida to join their team. Month-long…