As all of us adjust to a new reality in the face of the pandemic, we at ONE Sothebys International Realty are doing our best to provide helpful suggestions for you and your loved ones to stay healthy, comfortable and positive. We look forward to sharing our social distancing methods regarding cuisine and farm-fresh ingredients, wellness and beauty, shopping and essential services, charity and community engagement, and culture and entertainment during this difficult time. Stay safe.
Tides Turning
Now that counties from Palm Beach to Brevard are reopening with strict protocol, diners are venturing out to beloved drinking and dining spots. A couple to try: Stuarts TideHouse introduced phase one, a happy hour from Wednesday-Sunday. Avocado Grill, whose star ingredient even appears in margaritas, operates its West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens locations at 25-percent capacity.
915 NW Flagler Avenue; 772.444.3166; tidehouse.com. 125 Datura Street; 561.623.0822; 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue; 561.766.2430; avocadogrillwpb.com
Garden Gets Greenlight
It also feels good to get out into green spaces again. McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach opened its gates to enjoy the main gardens signature flora and whimsical art installations; note that the Hall of Giants display, childrens garden, caf, library and gift shop remain closed. As a bonus, its famous waterlily collection is about to bloom.
350 US Highway 1; 772.794.0601; mckeegarden.org
Boutiques Back
Restrictions have been lifted on retail as well. April Daze proffers Spell & The Gypsy Collective frocks and Wyeth hats, while Matildas is back in action with dozens of fashion and home labels from Lilly Pulitzer to Juliska. Lola Dr donated shopping sprees to health-care heroes at Jupiter Medical Center and whips up outfits like the Jonathan Simkhai top and Iro shorts shown here.
308 South Colorado Avenue; 772.221.1062. 15 SW Flagler Avenue; 772.221.8280; matildaslifestyle.com 111 Breakwater Court; 561.935.9949; loladre.com
Bagels To Brisket
With so many events being canceled, frustrated stay-at-homers have to make the best of online opportunities. Foodies will be happy to see that many big names in the culinary world are participating in The Great Big Jewish Food Fest from May 19-28. Watch cooking demonstrations and hear historical accounts by editor Ruth Reichl and the owners of Zahav and Russ & Daughters, among others.
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