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Archive for 'December,2011'

Tuesday Afternoons at The Breakers with Mr. Ponce

We catch up – barely – with 94-year-old James Ponce just before our 2 o’clock appointment in the hushed and polished North Loggia of The Breakers in Palm Beach. He’s chatting with the dozen or so [...]

The Accidental Tourist

When flying with young children, you’d be wise to plan for every conceivable emergency – and even then, be prepared to duck. By Mark Gauert I am a passenger in need of special assistance. I have [...]

Why We Fall Silent Before Art

In the room with ceramics by Picasso, a man and woman lean close to whisper the question everyone has been wondering. “How much do you think these pots are worth?” the man says, nodding to a [...]

With Celebrity Photographer Brian Smith

With Celebrity Photographer Brian Smith

Miami photographer Brian Smith turns artist portraits into a tribute to the arts BY ELIZABETH RAHE Anne Hathaway arrived for the photo session with her hairstylist and makeup artist, two wardrobe changes, her favorite cupcakes for [...]

Canine Connection

Dog lovers join forces to shine the light on pet therapy BY ELIZABETH RAHE There’s something about dog people…an immediate connection, an instant understanding. This common ground is bringing together two dog lovers, Delray Beach philanthropist Arthur [...]

Sampling Coppola Wines

Fine new wines from a winemaker of note in another,unrelated field. By Mark Gauert I raise a glass of cabernet sauvignon, and try not to think of the man who made it. I can’t. I try to [...]

My Dinner with Mr. Clooney

I was nervous about my dinner with Mr. Clooney. He was a big star in this town, so well-known, so beloved. I was just a young editor, not long out of school, not known at all. [...]

The Best New Restaurants 2011

OUR FINE DINING WRITER CAREFULLY PARED DOWN OVER 30 NEW RESTAURANTS THAT HAVE OPENED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, AND SELECTED THESE FIVE TO REPRESENT THE YEAR’S BEST BY REBECCA CAHILLY Over the past 12 months, [...]