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Home-made submarine to trail in at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach auction
The very famous car auctions named as Barrett-Jackson’s classic car auctions have always being able to put up a fabulous show by featuring swanky and ritzy-glitzy cars in the past. But never in past we have been able to have a look at anything as stunning as the 1988 Kittredge K350 1ATM submarine in the past. It is being designed and tested by George Kittredge; the fully functional, home-made submersible has a maximum operating depth of 350 feet.
The submersible is equipped with 3 12-volt DC propulsion motors and 8 105 amp/hr deep cycle marine batteries replaced in 2011. It is also equipped with a custom tandem trailer which launches and transports the submarine like a boat. The submarine is being made with a minimal operating costs and it has made over 100 successful dives utilized primarily for recreation purposes. This 14-feet tall baby has a cruising speed of 1 knot with a maximum of 2.5knots as well as a hull of three feet in diameter.
Most expensive Stand Up Paddleboard
Palm Beach, Florida a SUP Board was sold for a whopping $27,500. For those pleading ignorance a SUP Board stands for “Stand Up Paddleboard”. This paddleboard was actually auctioned off at the annual gala of the Everglades Foundation. The SUP Board was donated by John and Bari Denney of Jupiter Paddleboarding, one of the largest SUP retailers in conjunction with their very loyal customer Jimmy Buffett, owner of Jimmy Lewis paddle board. The auction was held in the Palm Beach Breakers Hotel, and in attendance were Kelly Slater, Jack Nicklaus, Joe Scarborough and Dave Mathews. The winning bidder however remained anonymous. The proceeds from this auction will benefit the Everglades Foundation which works to conserve the wetlands and natural sources of water in South Florida.
King and Prince Resort Promotes Local Georgia Cuisine
There is a fact that the passion of local food pertains in the hand of a localite no matter how much he tries to escape the same. Thus in the same league, when we talk about the King and Prince Resort’s you have to look no further from Vinny D’Agostino’s homemade limoncello served here.
It has been less than a year for Vinny to take over as the resort’s new food and beverage director. Crisscrossing the country with stints at The Breakers in Palm Beach, the Ritz-Carlton in Boston, and opening the highly acclaimed Bradstreet Craftshouse in Minneapolis, Vinny is now orchestrating a culinary renaissance at the King and Prince.
The southeastern coastal Georgia is an example of exceptional nature’s gift while you drive down the St. Simons Island. Passing over the ultramodern silver ribbed F.J. Torras Causeway, you get a bird’s eye view of vast golden hued Spartina grass marshes. Here lies a tremendous spawning ground for Georgia White shrimp, a local delicacy that Vinny has been working hard to source for the King and Prince’s signature shrimp and grits covered in Tasso sauce.
The fact that these shrimp so flavorful is because the Spartina grass infuses the water giving them a distinct sweetness as they mature. Although a handful of shrimping boats such as the Lady Jane take tourists out for two-hour trawling expeditions, the local commercial shrimping fleet has been reduced from 300 down to 100 over the last 20 years. It may seem like a no-brainer for establishments like the King and Prince to buy these local shrimp instead of frozen farm-raised imports, but it all comes down to cost.
When we talk about countries like Thailand, they have glutted the market with inferior quality shrimp bringing the price way down making it nearly impossible for the local shrimpers to break even. Vinny is the self appointed brand ambassador at the King and Prince informing guests on the taste and health differences while promoting the concept of paying a few extra dollars for local ingredients. Getting over this initial hurdle of cost ultimately yields authentic regional dishes and supports local business. Luckily for Vinny, once guests have a few bites, his case is made.
Donald Trump procure Paul Allen’s Boeing 757
The American business magnate Donald Trump has confirmed that he has purchased new Boeing 757 from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for about $100 million. His new soaring acquisition is touted to be almost double the size of his current Boeing 727 jet. Though he hasn’t revealed much about his new air-vehicle, it is known that the 757 will commence service in a month’s time. Trump also justifies his extravagant purchase by saying that it is one of the quietest airplanes and will benefit the residents of Palm Beach. It is also reported that Trump might still keep the 727, which has gold-plated sinks, two conference tables, a master bedroom and seating for 24 passengers.
The Four Seasons Palm Beach and Tory Burch
Canadian interior designer Brian Gluckstein is responsible for a total makeover of the rooms at Four Seasons Palm Beach. Gluckstein, who designed the new spa in 2009, used a similar palette of muted sea-glass colors and custom furniture to give the new rooms a modern comfortable beach house feel that perfectly frames the hotel’s stunning ocean views. The area surrounding the resort’s swimming pool has been re-tiled with Egyptian Sunny Gold limestone and new lounges upholstered in lime green and accented by brown pillows were added.
The Restyle Package includes accommodations in the luxurious new rooms, a $500 Tory Burch gift card for suites and $100 promotional card for other room categories, $150 daily spa credit and complimentary breakfast. Tory Burch is known for its chic, wearable American sportswear, a natural for Palm Beach’s warm weather preppy style. Guests can visit the Tory Burch boutique on Palm Beach’s shopping mecca Worth Avenue, shown above, to check out the spring and Summer 2011 collections. At the Spa, the credit may be used toward a signature pre-event facial by celebrity skin specialist Kate Somerville, to try a bold new mani-pedi color or to indulge in the Worth Avenue massage among other treatments.
Supper Clubs a Comeback at Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach is harking back to this age of refinery and elegance by bringing back the concept of Supper Clubs. They will be reinstating this concept at their re-opened restaurant, Angle. It used to be an American supper-club featuring classic appetizers, cocktail shaker libations, drought beers and award winning wine wall.
This place also uses locally grown ingredients and seasonal South Florida specialities. The list of delicacies is mouth watering and includes dishes such as Florida Stone Crabs, Taylor Bay Scallops with Corn Puree and Pomegranate, Celeriac Soup with Raisins and Peanut Marshmallow, and Five Color Hydroponic Baby Beets with Endive, Baby Fennel and Clementines.
From the entree you can pick out Gulf Coast Red Snapper with Heart of Palm and Vanilla Vinaigrette, Braised Short Ribs and Prime Natural New York 28 Day, Dry Aged Steak, and Nature Farm Veal Chop with a Natural Veal Reduction among others. The interiors have been made to resemble the Supper Clubs of yesteryears. Guests can also sit at the Chef’s favorite Onyx Tasting table, an underlit onyx and amber table featuring the Far Niente Experience with wines and chef’s plates coming in for the guests to savour.
Eau Spa by Cornelia at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach
Valentine’s Day will be more luxurious, refreshing and romantic than ever if you go by the special treatments introduced by Eau Spa by Cornelia, at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. They are using pearls and champagne to create treatments for a personal delight or shared romantic experience. The first unique beautifying treatment is “Love Yourself” that features the spa’s Scrub and Polish Bar, where an on-site mixologist creates a couture body cocktail on the spot.
The guests going for this treatment have access to all of Eau Spa’s indoor and outdoor lounge areas. There is an outdoor waterfall bench and a heated lounger inside the playful Bath Lounge. There is no time limit but the guests finish off the day with a Cornelia Class Polished Manicure. Let Us Love You is the other treatment that welcomes couples into a private Garden Spa Villa with a gift from Cornelia’s Lumina Skin Collection.
This Valentine’s Day experience includes a 90-minute Iridescent Pearl Shimmering full body gloss massage; shampoo, style and make-up application for her; hair cut and pedicure for him. “Endless Love” provides deep cleansing to rebalance skin and diminish fine lines with the Cornelia Essence Facial with Collagen Serum Upgrade.
Palm Beach Art Fair marked the presence of New Exhibitors
The American International Fine Art Fair in Palm Beach, Florida, offers a range of fine art from classical antiquity to contemporary from 84 international dealers representing 13 countries. Starting from February 3-8 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center will showcase world’s finest collection of haute and period jewelry. The show will feature pieces ranging from Old Master paintings to contemporary furniture to dazzling jewelry from the houses of Van Cleef & Arpels, Graff, and Cartier. The Antique Enamel Company from London and Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts gallery from New York were also seen. It is the only American fair given 5 stars by The Art Newspaper. The fair’s layout leads crowds on a path that ends at the Center Court, where caviar, smoked salmon, and Champagne will be continuously served.
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