Food + Beverage

Seaside Holiday Cioppino

A luxurious tomato-saffron seafood stew celebrating the timeless Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes. Photography by Chef Jennifer Parker A luxurious nod to the Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes—traditionally enjoyed on Christmas Eve— Chef Jennifer Parker’s cioppino layers rich seafood flavors in a fragrant tomato-saffron broth, creating an elegant, family-style centerpiece for the holidays. Ingredients Seafood Lobster tail (chopped, shells reserved) Shrimp (peeled and...

Entertainment

Making Merry Magic

From one red dress to royal ballrooms, Leslie Ann Hooker built a Christmas empire on heart, hustle, and a lifelong love of holiday joy Article by Arsine Kaloustian | Photography by Courtesy of Leslie Ann Hooker If Christmas has a heartbeat in South Florida, it beats to the rhythm of Leslie Ann Hooker’s sleigh bells. For more than two decades, she’s been the undisputed Queen of Christmas—the woman behind the snow globes, toy soldiers, carolers, and Santas who’ve turned countless homes, hotels...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Tradition

Pillowy sufganiyot bring Hanukkah’s story of light to the table—modernized for today’s baker Article and Photography by Crisp on the outside and soft within, sufganiyot are Israel’s beloved Hanukkah donuts, fried in oil to honor the holiday’s miracle—when one day’s worth burned for eight. Traditionally filled with jam, they’re just as delicious with custard, Nutella, or apple butter. And if you’re short on time, skip the frying and stop by The Salty Donut at The Square in West Palm Beach...

Home + Design

Gather Here

For designer Jamie Janson, the kitchen transcends function—it’s a reflection of family, heritage, and connection. Article by Arsine Kaloustian | Photography by Chelsea Victoria Ross There’s something undeniably magnetic about a kitchen at Christmastime. The scent of something baking, the soft clinking of glasses, the hum of laughter that seems to echo longer this time of year—it’s no wonder we call it the heart of the home. For Jamie Janson, owner of Curated Kitchens in West Palm Beach, that...

Entertainment

Florida’s Finest Holiday Adventures: 10 Experiences You’ll Never Forget

From sugar-cane trains to snow under palm trees, discover the Sunshine State’s most dazzling, one-of-a-kind ways to celebrate the season. Article and Photography by While most of the country bundles up, Florida celebrates the season in its own sun-kissed way — with ice skating on rooftops, snow tubing down man-made slopes, and holiday lights that reflect across the water instead of snowbanks. Whether you crave a luxurious escape wrapped in five-star sparkle or the nostalgia of a simpler...

Arts + Culture

A Grand Gilded Christmas

The Flagler Museum’s iconic tree lighting celebrates both timeless tradition and a new chapter of inspired leadership Photography by Courtesy of The Flagler Museum There are few places in Palm Beach where the holidays shimmer quite like they do at Whitehall. Each December, the grand Gilded Age estate of Henry Morrison Flagler transforms into a Christmas wonderland, its marble halls and sweeping staircases dressed in garlands, ribbons, and glowing lights. The highlight is the 16-foot-tall...

Home + Design

Designing Joy for the Season

Interior stylist Marina Barghouti reveals her approach to creating a warm, elegant, and beautifully balanced holiday home Photography by Courtesy of Marina Barghouti The holiday season is all about warmth, joy, and gathering—so your home should reflect that same spirit. For interior stylist and Certified Luxury Home Specialist Marina Barghouti , the magic lies in transforming spaces into inviting sanctuaries that balance comfort, beauty, and sophistication. Known for her blend of European...

Life + Culture

A Feast for the Senses

Palm Beach indulgences, from table to stage Article and Photography by When gratitude becomes art, every sense gets its due. This Thanksgiving, linger in indulgence, discovery, and connection with a curated journey through touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound—each stop offering something unique, timeless, unmistakably local. Touch The Ave Luxe Gym This boutique West Palm Beach gym turns training into a tactile indulgence—sleek equipment, polished design, and hands-on coaching that pushes...

Food + Beverage

Spiced Solstice

An inclusive, layered cocktail from ERA Club’s reimagined nightlife Photography by Courtney Janssen At ERA Club in West Palm Beach, cocktails come with a different kind of proof. Proof that the spirit of celebration doesn’t depend on alcohol. Proof that community can be built around inclusion and energy rather than hangovers. And proof that a well-crafted drink can hold all the depth, nuance, and sparkle of its spirited counterparts—without the spirits. Founded by wellness professional and...

Travel

Autumn Awaits

Luxe Leaf-Peeping Getaways Article and Photography by In Palm Beach, the rhythm of fall can feel much like summer—warm breezes, swaying palms, and endless blue skies. But just a few hours north, a completely different season is on full display. Autumn in the Northeast is a spectacle of transformation, when entire landscapes surrender to color. Hillsides erupt in fiery reds, burnished golds, and molten oranges; winding roads become storybook passages beneath leafy canopies; and the air carries...