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I love September in Palm Beach. The last whispers of summer hang in the air, reminders that, before we know it, a new social season will be upon us–if it isn’t here already. Judging by the invitations arriving into our inboxes and mailboxes, the party circuit is anything but dormant. And restaurants are teeming with activity as popular summer promotions, including this month’s Flavor Palm Beach, draw to a close. Let’s be honest: September is the unofficial start of season. To celebrate that notion, we present our annual compendium of all things fabulous: “The PBI Awards.” Every year, we evaluate experiences, places, events, and influencers around the Palm Beaches and anoint a select few with our editors’ awards. For our readers, this sets the stage for must-haves and must-dos for…
NEW ON PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM SWEET SEPTEMBER There are many tasty reasons to celebrate in September. Not only is it National Honey Month, it’s also the beginning of mullet season. Read up on the health benefits of honey on page 115 and then use the last of your summer mangoes to create this sweet and spicy dish courtesy of chef Justin Timineri from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Ingredients (serves 4) b/e cup honey b/e cup rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard b/e tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 tbsp. diced jalapeño b/c cup pureed mango 4 mullet fillets (6 oz. each) Parsley sprigs for garnish Preheat grill to medium-hot heat. Combine all ingredients except fish fillets in a small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of…
HAUTE HOBBIES With the advent of a new school year, September is the perfect time to pick up a hobby. This year, challenge yourself by learning an unconventional skill. Glassblowing and glass working, for example, are artistically rewarding pastimes that can yield fabulous results. Since opening in early 2015, the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, located in the historic FEC Train Depot building in Lake Worth, has taught the art of glass to more than 800 students. “I think they are pleasantly surprised how much they enjoy it,” says Anita Holmes, the center’s executive director. Benzaiten has many classes for beginners and emerging glass artists, all hosted in its 4,500-square-foot studio. The Intro class lasts an hour and a half, covers the basics, and gives students the chance to create…
For Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2016-17 collection, Creative Director Alessandro Michele paired up with artist Trevor Andrew, aka GucciGhost, to create pieces that merge runway wear and street style. Items like this leather tote ($3,950) and quilted leather shoulder bag ($1,890) boast classic Gucci details accented with a GG Writers print. Turn the page for more artistic accessories. HEAVILY ADORNED Style Notes MIX MASTER: Mix silver and gold accents for a modern take on the trend ROMANCING THE STONE: Opt for pearl embellishments with an edge HEAD GEAR: Complete your outfit by layering on hairpins and delicate headbands…
1. LITTLE LAKES JB Star handcrafted earrings with sapphires and diamonds set in platinum with diamond pavé, $120,000. Mayors locations (800-462-9677, mayors.com) 2. SHIMMY SHAKE Sapphire tassel necklace with diamonds set in platinum, $115,000. Tiffany & Co. locations (800-843-3269, tiffany.com) 3. PERFECT CIRCLE Betteridge Collection disc-shaped drop earrings with sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $4,975. Betteridge, Palm Beach (561- 655-5850, betteridge.com) 4. PETAL POWER Ballerina ring with sapphires and diamonds set in white gold, price upon request. Graff Diamonds, Palm Beach (561-355-9292, graffdiamonds.com) 5. BLUE BLOOD Private Reserve bracelet with Ceylon sapphire beads and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $26,800. Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach; The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens (561-659-6788, 561-775-3600, hamiltonjewelers.com) 6. EAGLE EYE Boucheron Chinha the Eagle ring with sapphires, diamonds, black lacquer,…
hidden gem Underwater photographer Chris Leidy’s fascination with ocean inhabitants began as a child growing up in Palm Beach. Today, this shutterbug travels to remote reaches like Micronesia and the Arctic to photograph sea life in its natural habitat. Leidy’s work is available for purchase at his Palm Beach gallery, open Friday and Sunday and by appointment. Our Pick: This image, entitled Symbiotic 1 (starting at $6,500), captures dolphins at play beneath undulating waves. Chris Leidy Photography, Palm Beach (leidyimages.com)…
