Wellington Quarterly Magazine
Celebrating the art of living beautifully
\ Travel \
Flights of fancy at The Breakers
FROM PARK LANE TO PRIVATE PLANES, THE MAVERICK ENTREPRENEUR IS REDEFINING HOW THE WORLD’S ELITE BUY THEIR WINGS
Chic Carry-Ons & Suitcases Worth Running Away With
\ Style \
The Artist Redefining Equestrian Imagery—From Canvas to Silk
Aye Aye Captain!
What chic women equestrians Are Wearing Now
\ Food \
There’s something undeniably charming and theatrical about a bar cart. Once a mid-century mainstay in smoky lounges and Mad Men sets, the drinks trolley has rolled back into favor as one of the most stylish home accessories of the decade. But its resurgence isn’t merely nostalgic. It’s the product of shifting social habits, design evolution, and the way we gather today. One of the biggest forces behind the bar cart’s comeback is our renewed focus on entertaining at home. With hybrid work, changing social norms, and the aftereffects of pandemic life, the home has become a social hub again, becoming part lounge, part office and part retreat. The bar cart offers flexibility: a mobile “mini bar” that can glide from living room to terrace, dining area to patio. It brings the spirit of a cocktail lounge into your own space, even for a quiet night in. Market research backs up what Instagram interiors already tell us: bar carts are booming. Analysts project steady global growth, fueled by consumer demand for furniture that blends beauty and function. Manufacturers are responding with multi-tier designs, modular attachments, and customizable finishes to fit every taste and footprint from slim, minimalist carts for city apartments to statement-making trolleys for larger homes. What makes the bar cart so irresistible is its dual purpose. It’s both a decorative object and a working station. Today’s homeowners expect more than good looks, they want pieces that earn their place. The bar cart delivers as it serves as a stage for glassware, bottles, shakers, coffee table books, and even greenery, while remaining ready for service when happy hour calls. Designers are embracing the format with creativity: sleek brass frames, mirrored shelves, acrylic tiers, and wood-metal hybrids that bridge eras. The modern cart can be as understated as a minimalist steel frame or as glamorous as a polished Art Deco display, complete with gleaming casters and leather handles. The best bar carts balance elegance with ease. A few heavy crystal glasses, a sculptural decanter, a bottle of small batch whisky or an old-world cognac, perhaps a sprig of rosemary casually placed as if it wandered in on its own. It’s the world of “quiet luxury” distilled into one rolling statement piece: polished, intentional, and effortlessly chic. In the office, a bar cart is even more of a power move. It softens hard edges, invites conversation, and elevates the mood from “meeting” to “moment.” It tells clients and colleagues that you’re someone who handles business with taste, perhaps someone who works late into the night, someone who appreciates ritual and who values the slow pour after a fast-paced day. At home, it becomes a stage for your personal aesthetic: the mirrored cart for the modernist, the brass-and-walnut version for the traditionalist, or the minimalist Lucite one for the “Palm Beach-meets-Milan” crowd. Styled properly, it doubles as décor even when untouched. Social media has turned the bar cart into a design celebrity. On Instagram and TikTok, a perfectly arranged cart, complete with curated bottles, artisanal mixers, and sculptural glassware, making it a lifestyle statement. It’s décor that photographs beautifully and evolves easily. Swap out botanicals for citrus in summer, or candles for cut crystal in winter, and the look refreshes instantly. According to Better Homes & Gardens , retro silhouettes and metallic finishes are surging in popularity, while Restaurant Development and Design magazine notes a hospitality trend toward “nostalgic but elevated” spaces with rich textures, sculptural forms, and warm lighting and the bar cart embodies that blend: a nod to mid-century glamour, reborn for the modern home. The appeal of the bar cart extends beyond its purpose. It’s a symbol of hospitality and style, a small canvas for self-expression that can adapt with the times. Whether you’re mixing martinis, mocktails, or macchiatos, one truth remains: the bar cart is less about what’s on it, and more about the lifestyle it evokes. Mateo Ríos writes about beautiful homes, eccentric collectors, the allure of good taste and is a homemade martini connoisseur.
Dinner, from the other side of the bridle
In the vibrant heart of West Palm Beach, Table 26 Palm Beach has become more than a restaurant; it’s a neighborhood institution. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, this stylish yet unpretentious gem blends globally inspired cuisine with the warmth of Southern hospitality. Helmed by owners Eddie Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros, alongside Executive Chef Martha Encarnación, Table 26 is a place where food, family, and community all find a seat at the table. The name Table 26 carries a special resonance; it reflects the latitude of Palm Beach itself. For Schmidt and Medeiros, it was the perfect way to root the restaurant in the community from its very beginning. Since opening its doors, the restaurant has remained true to that vision: a dining room that feels at once local and global, sophisticated yet welcoming. Few moments define the character of Table 26 more than the pandemic. As restaurants everywhere faced uncertainty, the Palm Beach community rallied around its beloved neighborhood spot. Guests placed to-go orders, supported the gift card bond program, and tipped staff with extraordinary generosity. For the team, it was overwhelming and humbling—proof of what it means to be a true neighborhood restaurant. In the vibrant heart of West Palm Beach, Table 26 the perfect way to root the restaurant in the community from Palm Beach has become more than a restaurant; it’s a neighborhood institution. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, this stylish yet unpretentious gem blends globally inspired cuisine with the warmth of Southern hospitality. Helmed by owners Eddie Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros, alongside Executive Chef Martha Encarnación, Table 26 is a place where food, family, and community all find a seat at the table. The name Table 26 carries a special resonance; it reflects the latitude of Palm Beach itself. For Schmidt and Medeiros, it was its very beginning. Since opening its doors, the restaurant has remained true to that vision: a dining room that feels at once local and global, sophisticated yet welcoming. Few moments define the character of Table 26 more than the pandemic. As restaurants everywhere faced uncertainty, the Palm Beach community rallied around its beloved neighborhood spot. Guests placed to-go orders, supported the gift card bond program, and tipped staff with extraordinary generosity. For the team, it was overwhelming and humbling—proof of what it means to be a true neighborhood restaurant. Chef Encarnación’s menu is a passport of flavors, blending local ingredients with international inspiration. One of her most talked-about creations—the chicken curry with mango chutney, served with jasmine rice—captures her fearless approach. The balance of spice and sweetness surprised many, but quickly became a guest favorite. For first-time diners, the team recommends beginning with the delicate Squash Blossoms, moving on to the Horseradish Crusted Salmon—a signature since day one—and ending with the indulgent Warm Bread Pudding. Paired with the refreshing Signature North Martini, a grapefruit-based cocktail that embodies the breezy spirit of Palm Beach, it’s the quintessential Table 26 experience. The story of Table 26 extends far beyond the kitchen. The team’s philosophy has always been to “pay it forward,” and over the years, they’ve partnered with organizations including the Palm Beach Zoo, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Kravis Center, Hanley Foundation, and Compass. Their role, they believe, is to be part of a larger ecosystem—using their success to support the community that supports them. On a bustling Saturday night, the atmosphere at Table 26 feels almost theatrical. The owners liken it to a Broadway show: the curtain rises at 4:00 PM, and from then on, it’s lights, camera, action. From the first cocktail shaken to the last dessert plated, the energy in the dining room is electric—every guest is treated like family. That family spirit extends behind the scenes as well. During the holidays, Schmidt cooks the staff a homemade Italian feast of baked ziti, peppers, onions, and garlic bread, gathering the team around a table of their own. Every performance deserves a grand finale, and at Table 26, it comes in the form of dessert. Pastry Chef Rocio crafts every sweet indulgence in-house, from the beloved Warm Bread Pudding to the decadent Bourbon Walnut Brownie. It’s a detail many guests are surprised to learn, but one that reflects the restaurant’s commitment to craft, care, and consistency in every dish. Ultimately, what makes Table 26 a Palm Beach favorite is not just the food, but the feeling. It’s the laughter around a table, the generosity of neighbors, the joy of a shared meal. “Food is the vehicle,” Schmidt says, “but community is the purpose. Palm Beach embraced us from the beginning, and every day we try to embrace it right back.” At Table 26, dinner is never just dinner—it’s an experience, a celebration, and a reminder that the best meals are those shared. www.table26palmbeach.com
\ Design \
A Saltbox Dream on Gardiners Bay
Annie Santulli’s Stunning Palm Beach Project
The Art of Kligerman Architecture & Design
\ Wellness \
Fasting or “Intermittent Fasting” if you want to sound like you read a medical journal for fun, has graduated from monkish ritual to boardroom-brag. Everyone’s doing it: CEOs, athletes, and that one friend who insists she’s “not hungry, just detoxing.” But beyond the hype, science says they’re onto something. When practiced with common sense (and maybe a sparkling water in hand), fasting can reset metabolism, improve heart health, and sharpen brain function. Putting it in another form, fasting is less about starvation and more about strategy and unlike the weekly Ozempic injection, it’s free, natural, and doesn’t come with a waiting list at your pharmacy. THE WEIGHT-LOSS AND A CELLULAR SPRING CLEANING Let’s be honest: most people start fasting because they want to see less of themselves in the mirror in the good way. A 2025 meta-analysis found that fasting significantly reduced body weight and BMI while improving cholesterol levels. Harvard’s researchers added that alternate-day fasting outperformed old-school dieting by about 2.8 pounds(!) roughly the equivalent of one long weekend of bad decisions. But it’s not just about the scale. When you stop eating every few hours, your body flips the switch from burning bagels to burning stored fat. Scientists call it “metabolic flexibility.” You can call it finally getting rid of those love handles. Here’s where fasting gets fascinating. After 16 hours or so, your body begins autophagy (big word) the biological equivalent of taking out the trash. Cells repair themselves, inflammation cools, and you start to feel that mysterious sense of “lightness” influencers love to post about. Think of it as a detox that works, because your liver (and not a $14 green juice) is doing the heavy lifting. Studies show lower levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, meaning fasting can help quiet the chronic inflammation linked to heart disease, arthritis, and even aging itself. By this time, you will thank yourself for skipping that venti-macchiato with whipped cream. It turns out, skipping lunch occasionally might add a few years to your life. Observational studies found that routine fasters have a 45% lower death rate and 71% lower risk of heart failure. Meanwhile, the brain seems to love a little metabolic suspense. In trials with older adults, intermittent fasting improved memory, focus, and executive function (throw that around the office) possibly because it reduces neuroinflammation and boosts synaptic repair. Translation: your brain starts acting like it’s well-rested and hasn’t checked email since 2012! And your mood? well apparently, a little hunger makes some people happier. (Go figure.) MAKE IT SAFE As in anything, your health comes first so understand that fasting is not for everyone. People with diabetes, those who are pregnant, or anyone with a history of disordered eating should talk to a doctor before skipping dinner in the name of longevity. Start slowly, stay hydrated, and eat like an adult when you do eat, which means whole foods, protein, colored vegetables and fiber. Coffee counts for morale, not nutrition and that’s COFFEE, not 12 ingredient drive thru’s. Remember: fasting is a tool , not a punishment. You’re giving your body a break, not sending it to boot camp. You can thank me later…. FASTING TIMELINE (THE CLIFF NOTES VERSION) Hours - What’s Happening - Real-World Translation 0–4 : Digesting your last meal. // Your body’s still partying with the pasta. 4–12 : Blood sugar drops; insulin chills out. // You’re officially between snacks. 12–16 : Fat burning begins; mild ketosis. // The fridge starts whispering your name. 16–24 : Fat burn + cell clean-up mode. // You’re glowing or hallucinating. Hard to tell. 24–48 : Growth hormone spikes; repairs intensify. // Your cells are purging their closets. 48–72 : Deep autophagy; stem-cell reboot. // You’re a highly evolved lab rat, with opinions. 72+ : Max ketosis; immune cell recycling. // Proceed with caution and adult supervision. Fasting isn’t about deprivation but rather it’s about metabolic housekeeping. When you stop feeding constantly, your body finally gets to catch up on chores: burning fat, repairing cells, calming inflammation, and even giving your brain a little tune-up. It really comes down to less in your mouth (at least for a little while) maybe all you need. This is nature’s way of reminding you that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do for your health is absolutely nothing… at least for a few hours. Steve Harrington is a former athletic trainer at UNH who at the age of 60 discovered the art of fasting and can now fit in his college jeans.
Meet the Husband-Wife Duo Behind Liquivida Wellington
Bobbi Brown’s Beautiful Second Act Bobbi Brown’s Beautiful Second Act
\ Drive \
Technology Meets High Fashion on Two Wheels
Iconic Design Meets First-Class Engineering
THE HELIFLITE WAY TO TRAVEL
