Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i Palm Beach Illustrated

For our annual March feature on the Palm Beaches’ most beautiful women, we are called upon to define what beauty is. If you think about it, the concept of beauty is one of the hardest to nail down: It certainly is in the eye of the beholder, as the adage goes, and it evolves in concert with the collective consciousness. So how do we go about identifying the individuals worthy of that honor? I can best answer that with an example. In July 2015, Perry Cohen and his friend Austin Stephanos, both 14, disappeared at sea while fishing offshore from the Jupiter Inlet. The tragedy devastated two families, sent ripples of grief across the Palm Beach County community, and resonated with parents around the world. It’s easy to imagine how…

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IT’S TAKEN A DECADE. In that time, two brothers and their father launched a construction company from the family kitchen table and have grown it from a “brothers and pop” business to one of the area’s leading custom builders. Jason and Bryan Willoughby are two of three principal partners at Jupiter-based Willoughby Construction. Sitting in their kitchen one night in 2008, the brothers and their father, Craig Willoughby, launched the company that bears their name. They blueprinted the “small-batch” building process that today distinguishes the builder. Small-batch describes a bespoke, scalable process. Bryan Willoughby commented, “Our process mirrors our clients’ lifestyle. Clients choose how high touch or hands off they’ll be. They can reside around the corner or around the world. Our process meshes with their already busy lives, minimizing…

Newlyweds Keith and Nicole Williams have food to thank for finding love. In September 2015, they met while ordering salmon at the Publix on Palm Beach. A week later, they shared an intimate dinner on a rainy evening. This meal led to many more meetings, and soon Keith, a Michigan native turned socially engaged Palm Beacher, and Nicole, a sharp-witted first-generation Italian girl from New Jersey, were inseparable. The following summer, Keith popped the question during a trip to Italy. While dining high in the hills of Positano, Nicole started to hear a marching band playing music down the road below them. The typically mild-mannered Keith was overcome with nerves as Nicole talked nonstop about this exciting impromptu soundtrack. Thankfully, she paused long enough for Keith to propose. They returned…

Palm Beach’s Au Bar, Bice, and Buccan have all been restaurants at the heart of the island’s business and social scenes. Over 20 years, at one time or another, Waterfront Properties’ Ronnie Hasozbek-Garcia worked at the hub of all three. He says of that time, “It was my job to make people happy.” Ronnie is still making Palm Beach happy in the island’s exclusive real estate market. “It’s important to take care of people and make sure their transactions go well,” he said. “I put in the work to make sure that happens.” Ronnie needn’t shoulder the effort alone. “Waterfront Properties supports my efforts by doing all of my marketing,” he noted. “We have 376 affiliated European offices, personal relationships with the top brokers worldwide and thousands of real estate…

Bill Murray has been making America laugh for more than 40 years. But regardless of whether you know him from his tenure on Saturday Night Live, as the sardonic Dr. Peter Venkman in the hit Ghostbusters franchise, or as the despondent Bob Harris in Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation, it’s time to see the legend in a whole new light. On March 2, Murray will join a trio of musicians for a performance entitled New Worlds, presented at the Mizner Park Amphitheater as part of the Festival of the Arts Boca. Described as an evening of music, poetry, and prose, New Worlds sprung from a serendipitous friendship between Murray and cellist Jan Vogler. A happenstance meeting on an airplane led to a creative exchange of ideas and, eventually, the genesis…

Dancing is all in the family with Maks, Val, and Peta. Fans of the hit ABC series Dancing with the Stars will instantly recognize this powerhouse trio, who have racked up a combined five season wins alongside their celebrity dance partners. In 2016, Ukrainian brothers Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy embarked on their Our Way tour. Now, they’ve invited Maks’ wife, Peta Murgatroyd, along for the ride. You can catch their new show, Confidential, at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach March 29. These lifelong movers and shakers have infused Confidential with elements of their personal stories, touching upon themes of love and familial bonds. There will even be a fourth family member behind the scenes, with Maks and Peta’s 1-year-old son, Shai, joining them on the road. (561-832-7469, kravis.org)…

BEACH BASH WHO: LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER WHAT: BEACH BASH PALM BEACH WHERE: THE BEACH CLUB, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS DONNED BRIGHT, ISLAND-STYLE ATTIRE AND CELEBRATED “LIFE UNDER PRINTED PALMS.” PRESENTED BY LILLY PULITZER, THE EVENING BENEFITED LOGGERHEAD’S SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL. SAFETY FIRST WHO: PALM BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION WHAT: POLICEMEN’S BALL WHERE: THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE AND A HIGH-PROFILE AUCTION, THE BALL RAISED FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION’S PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES IN PALM BEACH. STARRY NIGHT WHO: KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS WHAT: GALA “NIGHT OF STARS” WHERE: KRAVIS CENTER, WEST PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: THE KRAVIS CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA FEATURED A STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCE, DINNER, AND DANCING, AND RAISED FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. AN EVENING OF FASHION WHO: PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION WHAT: HOSPICE…

On March 5, Michael James, owner and founder of The Silver Fund, will join the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for a spirited discussion on his favorite subject: silver. Hosted at The Colony in Palm Beach, this talk is presented as part of the council’s Culture & Cocktails series, and will be moderated by PBI’s editor in chief Daphne Nikolopoulos. Here, James shares tips for starting a silver collection of your own. (561-629-5153, thesilverfund.com) • Buy pieces from the time in which they were made. “If you buy pieces from that period, they tend to be rarer because there were fewer examples made. If possible, buy pieces manufactured within a 10- to 15-year period from the date in which the original design was incorporated. They will appreciate or hold their…

Like other aspects of daily life, skin care is being transformed by technological advances. Cutting-edge ingredients such as retinol and Lumidose are improving the look and texture of skin in unprecedented ways. Some innovative products worth exploring: La Prairie White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire, with an illuminating molecule that redefines the brightening effect ($520 for 1.7 ml, Neiman Marcus); SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 maximum-strength night cream with 1.0 percent pure retinol to fight the effects of aging ($76, skinceuticals.com); Steiger Skin Care, by Boca Raton–based plastic surgeon Jacob Steiger, Eye Rx ($91) with all-trans retinol and hyaluronic acid, and Restore stem cell night cream ($80, both at drsteiger.com) with apple- and peptide-derived stem cells and resveratrol; and Payot Crème No. 2 Nuage ($60, payot.com), which reverses redness and protects against stress by…

VIBE Active and historic BEST TIME TO GO The end of June or July when the weather is pleasant and the days are long with 18-19 hours of daylight MUST-VISIT SHOPS Paleet, located off Karl Johans gate, Oslo’s main street. It has plenty of high-end fashion, including Norwegian and Scandinavian labels. (paleet.no) BEST SEAT IN TOWN Finstua Restaurant in Frognerseteren has a spectacular view of Oslo and its fjords. The restaurant is in an historic Norwegian home and serves traditional cuisine, including a delicious roasted reindeer filet and a famous eplekake (apple cake). (frognerseteren.no) LOCAL DISH YOU DREAM ABOUT The salmon is so fresh and incredibly delicious whether it’s grilled or smoked. FOR A FUN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Visit the Munch Museum. If you’re not sure who Edvard Munch is, you’ll recognize his work immediately, especially The…

SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH AND PAN’S GARDEN “Beauty is who you are on the inside in your heart and soul, and the kindness you extend to others, both young and old.” Marilyn Weinberg OCCUPATION: PHILANTHROPIST BEAUTY FACTOR: SUPPORTER OF VETERANS, ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION HONOREE, UPLIFTING SPIRIT, BOCA RATON’S BIGGEST CHEERLEADER Philanthropic endeavors: I support Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, Rotary Club of Boca Raton, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Boca West Foundation, Temple Beth El, and Alzheimer’s Association. Greatest accomplishment: Serving so many charities that have helped find treatments for diseases like ALS, muscular dystrophy, and diabetes. Veterans affairs: At 25, I started a military officer placement service that allowed me to travel to military bases in 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…

On March 17, a large segment of the population will wake up to the realization they’ve suddenly become Irish. They’ll celebrate their newfound identity by consuming one of two beverages: Guinness or Irish whiskey. Those who prefer whiskey will naturally reach for Jameson or Bushmills, as those two brands have traditionally dominated the category. However, there’s been a whiskey revival in Ireland recently, partly due to economic progress in that country, and also the byproduct of a worldwide boom in craft spirits production. While Irish distilleries may not be as well-known as their Scottish cousins, the following operations represent the best of the Emerald Isle. TEELING: In 2015, Jack Teeling, whose family has been in the whiskey business since 1782, opened the first new distillery in Dublin in 125 years. Teeling…

Want to enliven your libation library? Matthew Dress, lead bartender of Jové Kitchen & Bar at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, shares his recipe for crafting the perfect home bar. (561-533-3750, joverestaurant.com) PBI: What liquors should always be in stock? Dress: It is important to stock a variety of liquors to suit every guest you entertain. The basic liquors to have available at home are vodka, gin, rum, tequila, scotch, bourbon, and vermouth. Introducing liquors from craft distilleries, such as small-batch gins, not only enhance classic cocktails, but also appeal to an adventurous drinker. I always keep an eye out for limited-release bourbons and ryes to enjoy on special occasions. I recently stocked my personal bar with Angels Envy Finished Rye to add alongside my Pappy Van Winkle collection. What about…

Long before matcha lattes became a trendy coffee shop beverage, Buddhist monks had been incorporating the green tea powder into their meditation practices for centuries. Matcha helped them stay alert yet calm because, unlike other caffeinated drinks, it contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation and counteracts jitters. Each sip of this tea, made by grinding the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, also abounds in antioxidants rarely found in other foods. Researchers have discovered that certain catechins, like EGCG and ECG, in matcha powder boast cancer-preventative properties and heart health benefits, and they may play a role in reducing free radical damage and in boosting metabolism. Locally, The Seed coffee and juice bar in Boca Raton offers creamy, Instagram-worthy matcha lattes and a seasonal iced Matcha Zinger, with…

WITH STARRING ROLES IN MOVIES LIKE INDEPENDENCE DAY AND SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, ACTOR BILL PULLMAN HAS A LOT TO TALK ABOUT. ON MARCH 6, HE’LL SHARE ANECDOTES AND INSIGHT FROM HIS CAREER DURING A LIVE INTERVIEW AS PART OF PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS’ DRAMALOGUE SERIES. SHOW TIMES ARE SCHEDULED FOR 2 P.M. AND 7 P.M. (561-514-4042, PALMBEACH DRAMAWORKS.ORG) PALM BEACH OPERA WILL CLOSE ITS 2018 SEASON WITH MOZART’S LE NOZZE DI FIGARO AT THE KRAVIS CENTER MARCH 23-25. THIS COMEDIC OPERA FOLLOWS FIGARO AND HIS BETROTHED, SUSANNA, ON THEIR QUEST TO THE ALTAR. PERFORMED IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES, LE NOZZE DI FIGARO IS SURE TO LEAVE AUDIENCES SINGING ITS TITULAR EARWORM FOR MONTHS TO COME. (561-833-7888, PBOPERA.ORG)…

The Symphonia Boca Raton is heading north—ever so slightly—to Delray Beach for a new concert series presented in partnership with Old School Square. Under the leadership of guest conductor Alastair Willis, The Symphonia will make its Crest Theatre debut on March 27 with “Symphonia Squared,” an innovative orchestral experience that adds visual elements and narrative components to the musical mix. This 90-minute program, entitled “Vienna’s Riches,” will be performed without an intermission and is an abbreviated version of The Symphonia’s Connoisseur Concert IV, which will take place March 25 at Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton. With “Symphonia Squared,” the orchestra aims to appeal to a wider audience by bringing eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Vienna to life through music and storytelling. Attendees will be treated to works by…

BUYING INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Strapless top (price upon request), skirt ($760), Salvatore Ferragamo, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; necklace ($799), earrings ($399), ring ($249), Atelier Swarovski by Mary Katrantzou, atelierswarovski.com PAGE 98 On Her: Jumpsuit ($2,400), skirt ($2,600), Dior, special order, Bal Harbour, Miami Design District; shoes ($845), Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com; ring ($7,900), cuff ($18,000), Yael Sonia, yaelsonia.com; earrings ($1,290), Tacori, tacori.com. On Him: Suit ($2,995), shirt ($265), Ermenegildo Zegna, special order, Bal Harbour, Miami Design District; trunk ($18,000), Goyard, select Neiman Marcus stores, neimanmarcus.com. PAGE 99 Dress ($10,159), boots ($3,594), Balmain, balmain.com; earrings ($1,550), Gucci, special order, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Town Center at Boca Raton. PAGE 100 On Her: Bodysuit ($219), Marlies Dekkers, marliesdekkers.com; striped skirt ($2,800), Gucci, special order, Worth Avenue,…

GREAT EXPECTATIONS WHO: EMILIA FANJUL WHAT: A NIGHT OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FANJUL’S CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE GLADES WHERE: CAFÉ BOULUD, PALM BEACH LADY IN RED WHO: THE LOIS POPE LIFE FOUNDATION WHAT: LADY IN RED GALA TO BENEFIT LIFE AND AMERICAN HUMANE WHERE: THE BREAKERS, PALM BEACH HEART BALL FASHION WHO: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WHAT: MARCHESA FASHION SHOW IN HONOR OF THE PALM BEACH HEART BALL WHERE: NEIMAN MARCUS, PALM BEACH…

Philanthropist Audrey Gruss’ background in beauty and nonprofits precipitated her latest venture: Hope Fragrances. Launched in 2017, the line of perfume, lotion, and scented candles in a pleasing olfactory blend of lily of the valley, jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose benefits Hope for Depression Research Foundation. Gruss, the former president of Terme di Saturnia skincare and worldwide director of advertising and creative services for Elizabeth Arden, established the foundation in 2006 in memory of her mother, Hope, who suffered from depression. HDRF funds groundbreaking research for the prevention and treatment of emotional disorders, and has bestowed more than 100 grants since its inception. When she’s not hosting dinner parties at her ocean-to-lake Palm Beach estate, Gruss and her husband, Martin, split their time between their homes in Manhattan, London, and Southampton,…

Style Notes DOLCE VITA: Take fashion inspiration from Italy’s Amalfi Coast LA MER: Sea life prints give a cheeky nod to the trend OOH LA LA: Elevate resort looks with major jewels and accents…

AH, BUCCAN. BETWEEN CHEF CLAY CONLEY’S INVENTIVE YET FAMILIAR DISHES, HIS ABILITY TO BALANCE SALT, FAT, ACID, AND HEAT, A HAPPY HOUR BUZZING WITH OYSTERS AND CHAMPAGNE, AND MOUTHWATERING SMELLS WAFTING FROM THE OPEN KITCHEN, THE PALM BEACH STAPLE HAS REIGNED AS ONE OF THE AREA’S TOP EATERIES SINCE OPENING IN 2011. AND NOW, IT’S BEING RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP RESTAURANTS IN THE COUNTRY. OUT OF MORE THAN 26,000 CONTENDERS, OPENTABLE HAS NAMED BUCCAN ONE OF ITS 100 BEST RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA FOR 2017. AS THE ONLY PALM BEACH COUNTY RESTAURANT TO EARN THE DISTINCTION, BUCCAN AND CONLEY’S ENTIRE TEAM ARE PROVING THE ISLAND’S CULINARY PROWESS ALONGSIDE FOOD HUBS LIKE SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. (561-833-3450, BUCCAN PALMBEACH.COM)…

BLOOD MOON RISING The margarita has mated with the tequila sunrise at Burton’s Grill & Bar in Boca Raton, and has given birth to Blood Moon Rising. “Cocktails from the 1970s are very popular right now,” says corporate beverage manager Christopher Little. “We wanted to do a modern spin on the tequila sunrise. We added blood orange as a winter fruit as well as Solerno, a blood orange liqueur. The goal was getting the acidity and tartness to balance the sweetness.” (561-465-2036, burtonsgrill.com) Blood Moon Rising1 ½ oz. Milagro tequila½ oz. Solerno blood orange liqueur½ oz. fresh lime juice½ oz. blood orange puree1 oz. Shrub & Co. blood orange shrubAgave nectarBlood orange sea salt or margarita saltDehydrated blood orange crisp Combine the tequila, Solerno, lime juice, puree, and shrub in…