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...

Food + Beverage

Spotlight on the Shelf

The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen Article and Photography by Thanksgiving is often painted in broad, familiar strokes: turkey and stuffing, pies and potatoes, a menu that feels timeless—though in truth it’s far from the foods first shared on this land. This season, a different kind of cookbook invites us to think deeper. The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen , by Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman, reclaims the ingredients and traditions that nourished Native communities long before the holiday...

Health + Wellness

Surviving — and Savoring — Thanksgiving

How to manage stress, reshape conversations, and reclaim joy at the holiday table Article by Bhavna Guyadeen, Founder of Shift Media Thanksgiving, for all its charm, is a paradox. On one hand, it’s a Norman Rockwell painting: golden turkey, polished silver, family gathered in gratitude. On the other, it can feel like a masterclass in stress management disguised as a holiday. The turkey may be roasting, but often it’s the guests who get roasted by questions about careers, relationships, or...

Local Services

Adopt-A-Family: A Legacy of Love

A storied past and new Young Friends ensures that hope is always in season Article by Arsine Kaloustian It begins with a single family in crisis—a mother seeking safety, a child longing for stability. For more than 40 years, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches has been there to answer those moments, transforming lives not just for a season, but for generations. The impact is staggering. Last year alone, Adopt-A-Family served 4,113 individuals—over half children. Since its founding, more than...

Food + Beverage

Velouté d’Automne

The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Soup Article and Photography by There are soups you eat to fill hunger — and then there are soups you savor. This one belongs to the latter. Inspired by the French velouté, it starts with a flour-thickened base of leeks and onion, then blends in roasted garlic and potato. Cream and Parmesan enrich, while lemon adds brightness. Perfect for a weeknight luxury or as an elegant first course to Thanksgiving. Ingredients 3 heads garlic, roasted 1 tbsp olive...

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 ...