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I describe my early relationship with the sport of polo as “dragged, kicking and screaming.” I began attending Sunday matches at the International Polo Club in 2008, when the watch manufacturer my wife worked for became a tournament sponsor. Sure, the matches offered plenty of excitement and the occasional heart-stopping wreck, but it was hard to follow the game from Sunday to Sunday atop our grandstand perch. Then, through the sponsor, I met Nic Roldan, one of the top American polo players. Later, I met his father, Raul. As a former player, team manager, and patient teacher, Raul’s perspective and experience helped me appreciate not only what was happening on the field but also the preparation that took place at the barn before a game. Like most polo newbies, I…
daphne@palmbeachillustrated.com There is no question that polo is huge in the Palm Beaches. Not only does it provide a diversion every winter and spring, but, with the seasonal descent of top polo organizations and their well-oiled machines, it contributes handsomely to the county’s economic picture. Beyond all the objective reasons for welcoming the sport to our backyard, there is a certain je ne sais quoi that attracts many of us to polo like butterflies to nectar. Our cover subjects, polo superstar Nacho Figueras and his wife, Delfina Blaquier, understand this concept well. They have been around horses since childhood in their native Argentina, the spiritual home of polo. Nacho, who is as famous for being the face of Ralph Lauren as he is for his polo prowess, has become an…
NEW ON PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM recipe Coffee and Cream January 25 marks National Irish Coffee Day, a full winter day dedicated to the classic coffee- and whiskeybased cocktail. Hot coffee topped with fresh whipped cream makes for a great cold-weather sip, so brew up a few glasses (in the evening, of course) and celebrate the holiday with this traditional recipe, courtesy of the International Bartenders Association. Ingredients (serves 1) 2 parts Irish whiskey 4 parts freshly brewed hot coffee 1 tsp. brown sugar 1 1/2 parts fresh whipped cream Warm whiskey over a burner, but do not bring to a boil. Pour into a glass, add hot coffee and brown sugar, and stir lightly. Top with whipped cream, using the back of a bar spoon to gently float the cream on top,…
SUGAR PLUM DREAMS WHO: QUANTUM HOUSE WHAT: SUGAR PLUM DREAMS HOLIDAY BRUNCH WHERE: THE GARDENS MALL, PALM BEACH GARDENS HIGHLIGHTS: CHILDREN AND ADULTS GATHERED FOR A NUTCRACKER-THEMED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. PALM BEACH SYMPHONY AND THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE YOUTH TOURING COMPANY PERFORMED. DINING FOR A CAUSE WHO: CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA WHAT: ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY WHERE: PRIVATE HOMES THROUGHOUT PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: FOODIES AND FRIENDS OF CHS GATHERED FOR COCKTAILS, THEN PROCEEDED TO VARIOUS HOMES FOR MULTICOURSE GOURMET DINNERS BY PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER CHEFS.…
Laura Linney is more than a talented film, television, and stage actress. She’s also a fierce advocate for cancer research. She stood by her father, playwright Romulus Linney, during his fight against lung cancer and shed new light on the disease as the executive producer and star of the Showtime series The Big C. On January 26, she will share her journey at the H.O.W. Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper annual luncheon at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Linney spoke with PBI about her acting career and how portraying a terminal cancer patient affected her outlook on life. (561-406-2109, howflorida.org) PBI: Your father was a prolific playwright. How did his career influence your theatrical aspirations? Linney: As much as I would love to take credit for my own interest…
VEGETABLE LOVE AT THE SWANK TABLE The Swank Table calls on the best of our state’s farmers, ranchers, artisanal producers, micro-brewers and organic wine makers. Swank Specialty Produce is a hydroponic farm owned and operated by Darrin and Jodi Swank since 2002. Swank grows over 280 varieties of vegetables and sells to many chefs throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, and Orlando. This year, the event theme is Vegetable Love. The date of the event is March 26, 2017. A portion of the proceeds from tickets purchased through the Cultural Council will support programs in Palm Beach County. For general inquiries, please contact Mary Lewis at mlewis@palmbeachculture.com or (561) 472-3340. BERNARD JOHN “BERNIE” TAUPIN (born 22 May 1950) is a life-long artist best known for his longterm musical collaboration with Sir…
