By The Editors By The Editors | August 19, 2022 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Style & Beauty, Food & Drink,
From world-class drinks and dining, unparalleled outdoor adventures and luxury lodging and hotels, here is the best of West Palm Beach.
Where To Eat
Avocado Grill
125 Datura St., West Palm Beach, avocadogrillwpb.com
Stop in to dine at this bright and open space with avocado-green booths (of course) and a lively scene. The team delivers flavorful small plates perfect for sharing, especially the octopus plate, spicy pork tacos and curried cauliflower. For brunch, the eggs Benedict with an avocado hollandaise begs you to return week after week.
RH Rooftop Restaurant
560 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, rh.com
On the fourth floor of the RH West Palm, the Restoration Hardware rooftop cafe is the place to be for an early afternoon lunch. Blurring the lines between residential and retail, the cafe serves a variety of classic menu items for brunch worth exploring, including truffled scrambled eggs, avocado toast and more. Dine under olive trees and sparkling crystal chandeliers for the perfect treat.
The Kitchen
319 Belvedere Road #2, West Palm Beach, kitchenpb.com
This contemporary American Brasserie has every plate needed for the West Palm Beach foodie. Spearheaded by chef Matthew Byrne and his wife Aliza, the menu boasts an array of fresh faire including crowd favorites like the charred filet of beef, fettuccini bolognese, chicken schnitzel and more.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila WPB
118 S. Clematis St, West Palm Beach, bodegataqueria.com
More is more at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s West Palm Beach location. Mix and match to craft your perfect taco bowl—whether that be a base of cauliflower rice with carnitas, sliced jalapeno and charred pineapple, or a kale bowl with fried grouper and mango pico. For a party of four (or an adventurous pair!) dare to conquer Happy Hour’s Fiesta Tower, a three-tiered smorgasbord that includes elote, yucca frita, quesadilla and guacamole. Don't forget, the lounge offers bottle service and an array of cocktails to share.
Where To Stay
The Ben
251 N. Narcissus Ave, thebenwestpalm.com
Revel in glitzy hospitality and colorful nightlife at this 208-room hotspot. Enjoy a night on the town with live local entertainment, sweeping views of the Palm Harbor Marina and cocktails beside a heated saltwater pool at Spruzzo, the hotel’s rooftop lounge. Then curl up with a good book the next morning in a sophisticated waterfront suite. Byrd Spilman Dewey, the socialite and bestselling author who moved to one of the area’s legendary estates in 1887, inspired the whimsical décor in Victorian spaces. The Book Butler program makes reading an ease with a butler hand-delivering a copy of a bestseller to your room. 251 N. Narcissus Ave
Hilton West Palm Beach
600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, hilton.com
Resort-style pool, lawn games, poolside cabanas, oh my! The Hilton West Palm Beach is the ultimate West Palm Beach staycation. Take a walk to shopping at the square, or stay in for a decadent meal at the restort's on-site restauarant La Playa (complete with poolside cocktails, dive-in movies, Saturday brunch and more).
Where To Relax
Anushka Spa & Salon
Rosemary Square 701. S Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, anushkaspa.com
Ladies, it's time to let your hair down and head to Anushka Spa & Salon. From color and extensions to treatments and styling, this West Palm Beach hot spot really has it all. Did we mention that it also serves as a med spa? That's right, from head to toe, the salon also offers services like body sculpting, lip fillers and more.
Soul Space Yoga and Sanctuary
480 Hibiscus Street, Suite 109, West Palm Beach, soulspacewpb.com
For some active R&R, look no further than Soul Space Yoga and Sanctuary. With a varitey of in-person classes as well as live streams and guides, this studio will have you feeling fresh and centered in no time.
Where To Shop
Herman Miller
701 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 135A, West Palm Beach, hermanmiller.com
Your closet isn’t the only thing getting a face-lift this summer. Thanks to Herman Miller’s new location in The Square, your home office will be sporting the makeover it so desperately deserves. After two years of working from home, transform your space with the latest and greatest furnishings and designs. This experimental retail concept welcomes customers to try out its full range of performance seating, home office essentials and more.
NINI and LOLI
700 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 130, West Palm Beach, 561.437.1064, niniandloli.com
Calling all new moms on the block! The latest NINI and LOLI boutique is just for you. “All the new excitement at The Square, along with the influx of families moving to West Palm Beach, made this location an obvious choice for NINI and LOLI’s first expansion outside of Miami- Dade,” says co-owner Danny Trutmann. This one-stop shop sports a curated collection of stylish baby gear and more (think designer strollers, modern nursery and kids furniture, top-rated car seats and European highchairs). The best part yet? Eco-friendly and organic products are the priority, so you can rest easy knowing you’ve purchased exquisite finds that are good for your kiddos and the planet. This summer, expect monthly activations from the store and exclusive collaborations with other local family-focused brands.
Chelsea Lane and Co
501 Fern St., #102, West Palm Beach, 561.904.6503, chelsealaneco.com
This spring, bring the best of Palm Beach indoors with help from local interior design showroom and home decor boutique Chelsea Lane & Co. Interior designer and owner Chelsea Lane boasts over 20 years’ experience in the wallpaper industry, and the powerhouse now specializes in a variety of luxurious, statement-making wallpaper, textiles and full-service interior design. “Palm Beach is sophisticated without taking itself too seriously, and our product assortment caters to that perfectly,” says Lane. “We offer chic and timeless textural wallcoverings alongside cheeky and bold prints and patterns, and in the homes of Palm Beach, there is definitely room for both!”
For Pre-Dinner Drinks
ER Bradley’s Saloon
104 S Clematis St, West Palm Beach, erbradleys.com
At ER Bradley's Saloon, it's a happy hour indeed. Every Monday through Thursday from 4-6:30PM sip on half priced All Well drinks, draft beer, domestic bottles and wine by the glass. To top it off, don't forget to check the monthly calender for live music almost every evening.
City Cellar Wine Bar
700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, citycellarwpb.com
If you're dying for a drink, look no further than City Cellar Wine Bar. From Napa Valley Cabernet and French Whites to Côtes De Rhone, the menu is impressive to say the least. If beer is more your thing, no worries - there's also a full menu of draft, domestic and imported beers.
Where To Hit The Town
Spruzzo
251 N Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach, spruzzowestpalm.com
Spruzzo is Palm Beach’s only rooftop waterfront hotspot for dining and drinks, drawing in a sophisticated crowd of stylish patrons ready to indulge in craft cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine. The fanciful outdoor lounge offers cocktails by the pool during the day and a vibrant nightlife scene featuring live music at sunset and a firepit on weekends. Still looking for that martini? Look no further than Spruzzo’s choice between their Saint Tropez Martini made with vodka, st. germain, cucumber and lemon juice or their sweet Rosa Martini made with gunpowder gin, st. germain, lavender rose syrup and lemon. Sip your drink while you enjoy intracoastal views, a delicious selection of raw bar favorites and unmatched company.
Treehouse
380 Trinity Pl, West Palm Beach, hilton.com
If you climb up to the 13th floor of the Canopy West Palm Beach Hotel, you can indulge in a night of poolside cocktails, refreshing takes on fan-favorite dishes and live music at the top of the West Palm skyline. Their specialty cocktails are a mouthwatering array of fruity delights, highlighting the Sunset Reviver, which is a win-win concoction of wild berry vodka and antioxidants. Their signature martini is a decadent blend of vanilla bean infused vodka, Oceana espresso, and demerara sugar to be sipped with panoramic views of the city. Treehouse is open for late night happy hours, but if you’re more of an early bird, this immaculate location also offers an irresistible brunch menu available every weekend.
Cultural Experiences
The Raymond F. Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561.832.7469, kravis.org
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Diane Quinn to the family as its new CEO. “What drives me is people,” says Quinn. “My ability to succeed has always come from a collaborative and personable approach to solving the problem at hand. Few organizations have had the type of impact on an audience, a city, a state or nationally as the Kravis Center.” The center has served nearly 3 million students through its comprehensive arts education programs, as well as showcased a diverse schedule of national and international artists.
Norton Museum of Art
1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, norton.org
This enlightening West Palm Beach spot has everything you need to expand your mind and dive deep into the art work. Alongside its permanent collection of over 8,200 works, the museum has several creative showcases lasting through the summer and fall.
Hidden Gem
Mounts Botanical Garden
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531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, mounts.org
You don’t have to book plane tickets for your next tropical excursion. Take a trip to Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to bask in a floral paradise full of beauty, relaxation and inspiration. Hand-in-hand, stroll with your love through 25 of Mount Botancical’s flourishing garden locations. Whether it be the lively and flourishing Butterfly Garden or the soothing Garden of Tranquility, Mounts Botanical has tons of hidden gems for you and your partner to explore on your next date.
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