Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2020 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Producing lifestyle magazines during the COVID-19 pandemic has been an interesting endeavor. Since “lifestyle” looks nothing like it did pre-coronavirus, we, like all media, have had to pivot from our typical content to stories that address our new normal. Both in print and online, we’ve told you where to get the best takeout, what to cook (and sip) at home, how to stay fit during quarantine, and what your neighbors are doing to help those most affected in our community—all while continuing to inspire you to daydream about everything that awaits after we emerge from the crisis. This issue falls under that category. If this massive global disruption taught us anything, it’s that circumstances may change on a dime, but the human spirit prevails. People still fall in love, vow…

When Roberta Zaccagnino and Alexander Benedict began discussing their nuptials, they envisioned a hip, modern ceremony and reception. But like in many storybook tales, a fairy-godmother figure set the pair on a more enchanted path. Unbeknownst to Roberta and Alex, the groom’s mother, Lisa Benedict, met with the team at The Breakers during the initial planning stages to learn about the resort’s options. When she reported back to Roberta, her future daughter-in-law was thrilled. “She surprised us,” says Roberta. “This had been my dream forever. [The Breakers] has such an old-world feel and so much history.” The young couple was smitten with the classical, Mediterranean ambience of The Breakers, an elegant landmark that had appealed to Roberta ever since she was a child. Although she grew up in the rural…

The Living Room SHOP IT LIKE IT’S HOT In addition to sprucing up a space, house plants can purify the air and boost your mood, too. Shop ready-for-display pre-potted plants at The Garden Shoppe in West Palm Beach (pbfarmyards.org) or order online from The Sill (thesill.com). For a high-tech answer to energy savings and perfect temps at all times, add a programmable Google Nest Learning Thermostat ($249; store.google.com), which learns your routine; displays time, temperature, or weather; and pays for itself in two years or less. QUICK FIX Paint an accent wall behind the sofa and add an easy-to-hang picture gallery from Framebridge (prices vary; frame bridge.com). Simply select a design and send in your images, then Framebridge will handle the printing and framing for you. EXPERT ADVICE LEAH MULLER…

AMERICAN AVOCADO GRILL These lively restos pack flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach; 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$ BUCCAN Chef Clay Conley offers a wide-ranging menu of small plates that changes with the seasons. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (buccanpalmbeach.com) $$ COOLINARY CAFE Chef-owner Tim Lipman invites diners to try his innovative takes on global-influenced comfort food. 4650 Donald Ross Road, Suite 110, Palm Beach Gardens (thecoolpig.com) $$ DARBSTER This vegetarian bistro faithfully recreates new American dishes with organic ingredients. 8020 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (darbster.com) $$ GREASE BURGER BAR Of the gourmet burgers on the menu, we recommend The PB Illustrated “A-List” burger. 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (greasewpb.com) $ KITCHEN Matthew Byrne opened this intimate eatery…

Once relegated as a costar to various dips, celery has recently taken center stage. “Celery juice is a powerhouse of nutrients, specific salts, and anti-inflammatory benefits packed into a very low-calorie drink,” says Alexis Schulze, co-founder of Nekter Juice Bar. “Of all the health ‘fads’ to emerge, this one is really a no-brainer.” Full of vitamins K, C, and B6, as well as potassium, manganese, folate, calcium, riboflavin, and magnesium, celery juice is also loaded with electrolytes, making it a natural choice for a sports drink. Nekter’s nationwide locations, including one in Delray Beach, offer a freshly made, pure celery juice called Celery Refresh and a Celery Detox blend for easy take-out and online ordering. The 16.9-ounce bottle of Celery Detox, which would take roughly two full heads of celery…

Finding peace in everyday routines has never been more important. Here, Dr. Barbara Winter, a Boca Raton–based psychologist, whose specialties include advanced training in mindfulness, shares techniques for self-soothing. (drbarbarawinter.com) PBI: What does mindfulness mean today? Winter: Meditation is a large part of mindfulness, [and that is] focused concentration. There is also the practice of loving kindness that extends our compassion and love to ourselves. These are phrases we can say, preferably with our awareness of breath, such as “may I be safe,” “may I be happy,” and “may I live with ease.” We then can extend the phrases to others who have been afflicted with pain. But mindfulness today extends to everything. There is “everything mindful”—mindful eating, mindful brushing of the teeth, and now we can practice mindful handwashing.…

PRESERVATION DINNER DANCE WHO: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach WHAT: Annual Dinner Dance WHERE: Bradley Park, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests celebrated the foundation’s fortieth anniversary with nods to Palm Beach’s history, including images of Colonel E. R. Bradley’s Beach Club and the Algomac Hotel. INTO THE WILD GALA WHO: Junior League of the Palm Beaches WHAT: Into the Wild Gala WHERE: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Animal encounters, a silent auction, and dancing marked the inaugural “wild-tie” event and set the stage for the organization’s work to improve the lives of children in Palm Beach County.…

The ultimate romantic getaway requires equally whimsical luggage. Stoney Clover Lane and LoveShackFancy, both located at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach, recently married the latter’s signature floral prints with the former’s beloved travel accessories in a new collection. Ideal for new brides who wear their marital bliss on their sleeves, the coordinating backpacks ($168), totes ($198), duffle bags ($228), and luggage tags ($48) are a match made in heaven. Turn the page for more honeymoon-ready picks.…

FLOWER POWER Blossoms from Mother Earth materialize in sculptural adornments, origami-like appliqués, and intricate floral embellishments ROYAL TOUCH Delicately draping over gowns, capes offer coverage and create a regal moment RAVISHING RUFFLES Pump up the volume with feminine ruffles and vintage-inspired tiers of lace and tulle IT TAKES TWO Chic separates spare tradition but not style, creating an option for the adventurous…

1 HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM City: Palm Beach Vibe: Historic opulence Maximum occupancy: Ranges from 80 to 325 depending on location History hounds, design connoisseurs, and Great Gatsby buffs, prepare to swoon. Once the Gilded Age mansion of industrialist Henry Morrison Flagler, this venue is a no-brainer for luxury-loving brides. Take your pick of picturesque spaces, from a verdant courtyard with a marble replica of the Venus Fountain at the Boboli Gardens in Italy, to the Flagler Kenan Pavilion with its ornate columns, marble flooring, and a ceramic frit-patterned skylight. For a special activity, treat guests to a tour of Flagler’s Railcar No. 91, once described as a “palace on wheels.” (flaglermuseum.us) 2 MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS City: Delray Beach Vibe: Far East mystique Maximum occupancy: 150 for dinner…

STOCK THE ESSENTIALS Spirits: Bottles of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey. Depending on your taste, the whiskey can be sweet (bourbon), spicy (rye), or astringent (Scotch). Liqueurs: One bottle each of sweet and dry vermouth, one herbal spirit such as Campari, and an orange-based liqueur such as Cointreau Mixers: Club soda and tonic Bitters: One bottle of Angostura Fruit: Oranges, lemons, and limes Equipment: A two-part Boston shaker, a Hawthorne strainer, a juice press, a bar spoon, and a double-sided jigger (either .5 and .75 ounces, or 1 and 1.5 ounces). We assume you have knives, cutting boards, and ice. Don’t worry about glassware; it’s not wine, and it will all taste just fine regardless of the glass. Books: A basic guide such as Dale DeGroff’s The Essential Cocktail:…

CLASSIC COMBO Mary Murray, Executive Editor For the carnivores and craft beer fans among us, nothing beats an exquisite burger washed down with a pint. Dixie Grill & Bar, a South of Southern neighborhood hangout, prioritizes both components in equal measure. Order one of its famous burgers to go—the Fire Burger is perfect for those who crave a little heat—and pair it with a crowler (a 32-ounce aluminum can sealed on-site) of one of the house-brewed creations, such as the Hoplomatic Immunity IPA or the Ambrocious Amber Ale. (561-586-3189, dixiegrillandbar.com) GOURMET TO-GO Mark Spivak, Wine & Spirits Editor German chef Michael Ober and his sommelier wife, Melanie, have settled in West Palm Beach, where their catering service, Corks + Forks, will deliver dinner to your door from a rotating weekly…

ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING The Guide: Olivia Figueroa, a Palm Beach–based certified personal trainer, fitness model, and former ballet dancer, highlights the importance of form and lines as the fundamentals of her training style. The Workouts: After an initial consultation to assess her clients’ individual needs and goals, Figueroa offers three options: access to her online membership that includes a library of workouts, barre classes, grocery lists, and recipes; weekly customized personal training plans with regular check-ins for additional guidance and structure; and virtual training via FaceTime and Zoom for those who prefer one-on-one instruction and accountability. Figueroa recommends a full hour of online training at least four times per week. (livfitnesstraining.com) PRIVATE PILATES INSTRUCTION The Guide: Jacquelyn Quesada Bevilacqua’s unique Studios Etc. in Palm Beach incorporates Labarre, Labarre Pilates, and…

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE WHO: Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County WHAT: Fourteenth Annual Concours d’Elegance WHERE: Atlantic Aviation at the Boca Raton Airport, and the Boca Raton Resort & Club EMPTY BOWLS WHO: Palm Beach County Food Bank WHAT: Empty Bowls WHERE: Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 1. WHO: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation WHAT: Women’s Health & Wellness Conference WHERE: Pelican Club, Jupiter 2. WHO: Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington WHAT: Great Futures Polo Day WHERE: Grand Champions Polo Club and International Polo Club, Wellington 3. WHO: MorseLife WHAT: Literary Society lecture with writer Andrew Gross WHERE: The Colony, Palm Beach…

June is finally here, and now more than ever is a time to surround ourselves with items that inspire happiness. With that in mind, I’ve rounded up goodies guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Few things in life bring me more joy than chocolate, and these brunch-themed bites from Maggie Louise Confections are as playful as they are delicious. Want to see what happy in a box looks like? Then place an order with Boynton Beach–based Happi Crafts, which decorates everyday necessities, such as clocks, coasters, and spoons, with a smattering of sprinkles. Of course, nothing enlivens a home more than art, so select cheerful pieces like a melting pop sculpture by Betsy Enzensberger or a heart painting by Jupiter resident Nicole Newsted. Here’s to having a happy…

Heirloom BLOOMS Instead of discarding flowers after an event or once they were past their prime, Angela Compton, founder of the floral design studio The ALTARnative, sought ways to utilize them holistically. The Boynton Beach–based creative began drying flowers and crafting arrangements, crowns, organic potpourri, bath salts, and bath bombs. “My goal was to shed light on sustainable floristry practices, to honor flowers and their beauty throughout all stages of their lives,” she says. Eventually, Compton gravitated toward flower-dyed garments, especially silks, intimates, and loungewear. Today, she specializes in bouquet preservation: extracting color from après-wedding flowers and using it on fabrics to generate a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Her usual medium? Kimonos, slips, maxi dresses, scarves, and kaftans. Compton explains that her process starts with treating the fabrics with a mordant that…

STYLE NOTES WITH LOVE: Accent your wardrobe with heart charms and accessories. NEW NEUTRAL: Sport natural colors for day and night. CATCH ALL: Opt for a daytime bag that also works as a small carry-on.…

Randell Golman is a vivacious woman who knows what she wants. When it came to her wedding, her decisiveness paid off where it counted most: in her choice of groom, venue, and attire. An Emmy Award–winning television producer, Randell currently serves as the content producer for Benzinga, a financial media company based in Detroit. However, her romance with her now-husband, Chad Gans, defied geographic boundaries. She met Chad at a restaurant in Chicago, where they lived at the time, and took it as a sign when she later learned that their mothers—both of whom have homes in Palm Beach County—were close friends long before the young couple ever crossed paths. “We had no clue,” Randell says of their mothers’ friendship. She notes that she and Chad had vacationed in Florida…

Diners have grown accustomed to seeing Swank Specialty Produce at their favorite restaurants. Nowadays, Jodi and Darrin Swank are coming up with creative ways to get their farm-fresh ingredients to the public. Their Swank Sacks, part of their community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, have exploded. Participants pay $60 and receive an average of 10 pounds of food—enough to feed a family of four for one week. The sacks are available for pick up at the farm or select Whole Foods. “We’ve gone from 10 sacks per day to over 30,” says Jodi Swank. “We plan to continue supplying them through the summer.” Swank has also kicked off its own farmers market. Held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., it features a dozen vendors selling locally produced and sourced foods.…