A Stylish Soiree: Reveling in the Vibrant Spirit of Palm Beach Season

The season is thriving in Palm Beach County.

Brazilian Court has infused a touch of cheer into its elegant atmosphere with Comedy at the Court, a series of performances. Renowned hair stylist Rita Hazan has also joined the hotel as its stylist for the season. The eatery, Cafe Boulud, is making headlines with a new executive chef, Christopher Zabita.

The Colony has launched its “Colony Edit” which features sought-after items that reflect the hotel’s essence, such as a candle made with coconut, passionfruit, and amber by LAFCO New York; exquisite porcelain plates; fine linens; a rattan bag by Mme. Mink; Vilebrequin swimwear, terry cloth blazers by Bask; luxurious pima cotton pajama sets by Petite Plume; custom leather-bound notepads by Smythson, and, naturally, Stubbs and Wootton slippers. If you are on the lookout for holiday presents, it’s filled with treasures.

The Boca Raton’s beach club has returned following a significant renovation, making the resort an ideal venue for celebrating Christmas Day. Its sumptuous feast features a savory carving station, chilled seafood station, sushi bar, artisan cheeses, and harvest-inspired sides. Chef Sebastien Feneyrol’s dessert offer includes an Instagram-worthy yule log along with pies and cookies.

Miami’s renowned Argentinian steakhouse, Novecento, has inaugurated a location in downtown Delray Beach at the historic Falcon House. Whether you choose to dine indoors or on the wraparound patio, you can indulge in handmade empanadas, mussels, ceviche, grilled octopus, and carpaccio; followed by an array of grilled meats including ribeye and New York strip; as well as seafood and all-natural chicken.

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a signature event of the holiday season, and the beloved family-run establishment, Josie’s, will offer it as a special for two on Christmas Eve. It comprises clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, octopus, scallops, and king crab in a Calabrian chili marinara sauce, served over a bed of house-made linguini.

Renato’s is also embracing the holiday spirit with a tree, wreaths, and other seasonal ornaments. No elevated prix fixe here; you can select your favorites, alongside specials like duck confit and rosemary beef tenderloin. On New Year’s Eve, you can also opt for a la carte and enhance your meal with Champagne and caviar.

Casa D’Angelo will be elegantly adorned for Christmas, offering signature dishes such as a 16-ounce grilled veal chop with seasonal vegetables and wild mushroom Marsala sauce; homemade pappardelle with basil pesto; Florida rock shrimp with stracciatella, and bottarga; and grilled rack of lamb with sautéed broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes, and an Amarone reduction.

The proprietors of Bice are preparing to launch a new dining venue on the island. Salute, located just a short walk from the White Elephant hotel and The Royal Poinciana shopping hub, will feature Italian cuisine with a focus on seafood.

If you seek a charming and enjoyable venue to commemorate, the wine bar Sixty Vines offers 60 environmentally conscious wines on tap along with a unique holiday beverage – the Gingersnap Old Fashioned that combines Buffalo Trace Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram liqueur, and a gingerbread demerara simple syrup made in-house. Enhanced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove, you may even feel transported to a ski getaway.

After indulging in food and drinks, should you wish to exercise and then unwind, Lifetime in Palm Beach Gardens has recently undergone a significant renovation of its expansive fitness area and has broadened its recovery offerings, now featuring cryotherapy and a hydromassage bed. The club is currently organizing enjoyable football viewing parties weekly with food and drink specials, in addition to grand quarterly events, such as a Family Cooldown on its rooftop every first Saturday of the month.

A vast new club is set to launch in Uptown Boca, featuring a co-ed wet suite that includes a cold plunge, sauna, and steam room.