Food + Beverage

The Potato Wears Prada

At Paris’s Caviar Kaspia, a humble spud becomes the runway’s most indulgent late-night bite Article by Arsine Kaloustian If you’ve ever pulled off a caviar bump—delicately licking pearls of brilliance off your hand like a wink to luxury—you’ve already joined the high-low culinary cult. But why stop there? For 92 years, the Parisian institution Caviar Kaspia has been dishing out ultra-luxe plates for Europe’s social elite, pairing Beluga caviar with Norwegian smoked salmon and carafes of...

Entertainment

Booked for Fall

Award winners, thrillers, and a gothic masterpiece to match the season’s mood Article by Arsine Kaloustian As temps finally dip from summer’s highs and season stirs to life in the Palm Beaches, autumn reading beckons—stories of thrill, lyricism, and atmosphere for breezy patios and busy days ahead. The Literary Heavyweight Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) Longlisted for the Booker Prize and already a critical darling, this sharp, psychological novel about identity and performance is...

Life + Culture

Sushi: You’re Doing It Wrong

How not to embarrass yourself at your next omakase Article by Arsine Kaloustian Sushi in America has become its own species. You can grab a California roll at a gas station, eat “dragon rolls” the size of burritos, and dunk your tuna in soy sauce like it’s a swimming pool. But here’s the truth: we’ve been eating it all wrong. The Japanese have been quietly shaking their heads for decades. Let’s set the record straight—with chopsticks firmly down. The 10 Sushi Sins 1. Chopstick Addiction ...

Food + Beverage

After-School Snacks for Spooky Season

Festive, frightfully fun bites to enjoy all October long Article by Arsine Kaloustian Costumes, candy, and mummy hot dogs—that’s what this season is all about! Instead of letting your little ghouls and goblins fill up on sugar, try these playful, slightly spooky snacks. They’re cute, tasty, and just the right fuel for after-school fun and a month full of October celebrations. Crescent Mummy Dogs Flaky dough, melty cheese, and classic hot dogs get wrapped into bandaged little “mummies.” ...

Food + Beverage

An Old Florida Romance

Mr. B’s Tavern stands as a love letter to Georgia Avenue, community, and culinary charm Article by Arsine Kaloustian | Photography by Abbey Turner Butson, Ori Harpaz and Ali Redmond On a stretch of Georgia Avenue once lined with auto body shops and paint contractors, a new chapter in West Palm Beach dining has taken root. Mr. B’s Tavern—the latest creation from Matt and Aliza Byrne, the husband-and-wife duo behind Kitchen and Kitchen North—is a place where retro nostalgia, neighborly spirit...

Food + Beverage

Grounds for Connection

In a turbulent coffee market, community and provenance matter more than ever Article by Arsine Kaloustian | Photography by Abbey Turner Butson Coffee may be the most democratic of luxuries—served in porcelain at gilded resorts, pulled as espresso shots in corner cafés, or savored slowly at the kitchen table. But in 2025, the story of coffee is also one of volatility. Climate change and global trade disputes have made this morning ritual more fragile—and more meaningful—than ever. The Global...

Life + Culture

Down on The Farm

Swank’s 2025–2026 Calendar Is Here Article and Photography by Palm Beach’s most delicious field trip is back. Swank Specialty Produce has unveiled its 2025–2026 Swank Table dinner calendar—those al fresco, chef-driven nights where the dress code is “garden glam,” the menus are hyper-seasonal, and the setting is a moonlit farm in Loxahatchee. Raise a glass under the glow of the greenhouse as guest chefs plate each dish just steps away. It’s dinner theater—minus the theater. This season...

Style + Beauty

Hot Couture

Moody Hues, Breezy Fabrics, and Absolutely No Chill Article by Arsine Kaloustian In most places, fall announces itself with crisp air, crunchy leaves, and a collective urge to buy sweaters. In South Florida, not so much. Here, the palm trees stay green, the humidity hangs on, and the only chill in the air comes from an overachieving AC unit. But that doesn’t mean we skip the season entirely — it just means we do it differently.  The Color Drop: Moody Tones Meet Tropical Temps We may not...

Food + Beverage

Dry Lands, Cool Drinks

The rise of desert-grown hydration—from Palm Springs to Palm Beach. Article and Photography by Coconut water? So last season. The latest wave of stylish hydration is blooming in the heat—literally. From the Sonoran Desert to the plains of Rajasthan, today’s chicest drinks come from desert botanicals: hardy, beautiful, and high-functioning. Call them wild sips —a collection of juices, infusions, and tonics that are equal parts earthy and elegant. They’re showing up on curated cocktail...

Local Services

Grit Check

Style is just the start at Dress for Success Article by Arsine Kaloustian At first glance, it looks like any chic little boutique—heels in neat pairs, accessories catching the light. But look at little closer, and you'll find that behind every blazer and belt at Dress for Success Palm Beaches is a story of grit, reinvention, and a woman preparing not just for a job interview, but for her next chapter. Since 2010, this nonprofit has helped more than 5,000 women in our region suit up and step...