In this Issue

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Season Finale Highlights

Party Photos

Save the Dates

Aspen Food and Wine

South of France High-

lights

Perks for PB Locals

MAY 2012

ALTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB

Mother’s Day Specials... Give Mom the Gift of...

Meet Stephanie Anne

May 10th 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Neiman Marcus, White Plains

Union of Angels by Cynthia Bapst, is the apparel line taking the

country by storm, particularly in Palm Beach and Aspen where her pri-

vate label stores cater to the savvy fashionistas.

‘The Classics’

Key Leaf , the European boutique offers

ultra-feminine luxury resort-wear creating

sophisticated styles in innovative botanical

prints for every collection. Based in London,

Key Leaf silk pieces are made in the UK and

Italy. Key Leaf recently opened its doors at 256 Worth

Avenue, Palm Beach .

Rich leather stirrup

belt comes in black,

cognac or chocolate

brown.

Silver and Gold

buckles available.

Visit www.key-leaf.com or

call 561 802 3991

Normally priced at $179, Special Mother’s Day for $149

(Available only at WPB store— Mention Altima for special price) Visit us at 537 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach

Italian-born Gabriella Arango has been designing evening and

bridal wear for the past 30 years. Gabriella is internationally

known for her custom-fit exquisite one-of-a-kind designs and

signature Guayabera-inspired dresses, jumpers, two piece

hot shorts, pant suits and skirt sets, which can be made deliv-

ered in linen, chiffon and organza. Gabriella has dressed Ma-

donna, Gloria Estefan, Ingrid Casares, Laurie Jennings

among others.

Visit her website www.gabriellaarango.com

Or call 305 448 7599

Stephanie Anne’s signature chains, sculpted pendants,

regal cuffs and cocktail rings make the perfect gift for the

fashion forward mom.

Available at Neiman Marcus. Prices from $145 to $2,800

‘Art meets fashion’

Treat her to the ultimate breakfast in bed...

100 grams of Black River

Gueldenstaedtii Ossetra.

Smoked Salmon from The SmokeHouse of NY.

Pamper your mom with...Beauty

Amici Market offers the perfect gift for moms with exquisite taste. Give mom the 5 star

treatment by starting her day with a tray laden with her favorite foods, add a rose and top

it off with the original Harry’s Bar Bellini with Cipriani Prosecco

Allow Amici Market to cater a gour-met dinner or customize the perfect

gift basket.

Treat your mother with a gift she must use on herself….

A gift certificate from Chroma

Color, Cut and Blow Dry value $130— Mother’s Day Special $99

Cut and Blow Dry value $65 — Mother’s Day Special $52

All gift certificates include a complimentary Moroccan Hair Treatment

410 Evernia Street

West Palm Beach

www.chromawpb.com

561 899 0337

Bob Cuillo’s Lemon Pasta

Or a catered dinner,

Bubbles, Caviar and Calorie Counting…..

Invite your mother to enjoy and learn more about

Bubbles and caviar

Featuring

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut

Syltbar Prosecco

Black River Siberian & Russian Ossetra Caviars

May 5th 1PM– 2PM Price $50

Individual 10 gram tins of both varieties of Black River Caviar will be offered to guests

Call for Reservations:

561 721 6000

101 North Clematis, Suite 150

West Palm Beach

www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut

Only 65 calories per glass

This truly unique Champagne is made without the ad-dition of any sugar. Known for its Grand Vin sans Sucre in the 19th Century, the Ultra Brut is Champagne in its most natural form.

Black River Ossetra Caviar

Only 25 calories per 10 grams Learn about wild-farm raised caviar

taste the difference, and most importantly

ENJOY

Find out about Mother’s Day Special Menus, contact Amici market

www.myamicimarket.com or call Allen at 561 832 0201

Learn more about Master Sommelier Virginia Philip

www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com

T he legendary designs of Marina B were showcased during a private reception on

board the ‘Four Aces’, a spectacular yacht built by Benetti. Upon arrival, guests

were offered a private tour by Captain William Keiser, escorting them to the upper salon and

the pièce de resistance. Here, exquisite Black River Ossetra Caviar, elegantly presented in a

silver tray and server provided by Christofle and chilled shots of Russian Zyr Vodka kept the

guests’ palates entertained while they tried on the magnificent jewels. Strategically placed

bars featuring Casa Dragones Tequila, Atlantico Rum, La Cacciatora Wines, Dolce Vita Birra and a special Remy Martin

Louis XIII experience offered something special for all connoisseurs. The event was hosted by IYC and Worth Magazine.

Thierry Chaunu, Patricia Champier Peter & Minou Palandjian Talbott Maxey, Gina Brown

Legendary chic designer Marina Bulgari,

Black River Caviar & Christofle

Season Finale HIghlights

Gudrun & Bob Cuillo, Turgut Kaytmaz , Graham Gaspard

Anthony Burroughs, Casey Cook, HIlke Brinkman, Perrin Blank, Betsy Fry , Franklyn di Marco

Mathieu Levy Gerti Kleicamp

Paul Lubetsky w/Kirsten Ava Roosevelt Lucia Bonavita

& Angela Giovanni Polilo Candace Jorritsma

Select pieces available at

Neiman Marcus

For Private viewings call

Maribel at 561 833 8283

Marina B, the chic luxury line created by

Marina Bulgari decades ago, is being given

new life under the expertise of Windsor

Jewelers of New York. The brand picks up

where the prior designs of the 80’s and 90’s

left off— bold and vibrant pieces.

Baubles, Bubbles and Caviar Showcase

J im Pappas and Christian Angle celebrated the completion of 110 Wells Road by welcoming friends to a ‘End of Sea-

son’ gathering. “We took the concept of staging to a new dimension by offering Altima the opportunity to invite ex-

clusive brands to complement our unveiling,” said Christian Angle.

P atricia Champier, manager of Christofle Palm Beach

offered the exquisite caviar display, magnificent punch

bowl, dining room center pieces, precious vases and

personally oversaw the fabulous flower arrangements created by

Flowers on Worth, adding an unprecedented exquisite touch to

the presentation of brands and overall décor.

Iconic jewels designed by Marina

Bulgari, representative of ’La Dolce

Vita’ were showcased in museum

quality vitrines.

G raham Gaspard, President of Black River Caviar, offered guests unlimited tastings of the Siberian and

introduced Russian ‘Gueldenstaedtii’ Ossetra to the savvy connoisseur—a major highlight of the

evening. Purists enjoyed ‘caviar by the spoon’ washed down with a chilled shot of Zyr Russian Vod-

ka, personally served by the brand Ambassador, Daniel Allen. Wine and beer lovers enjoyed Cipriani Prosecco,

La Cacciatora Wines, and Dolce Vita Birra

Other delicacies showcased included generous portions of Irish smoked salmon, compliments of Patrick Portier, President of the

Smoke House of New York and Cheney Brothers’ signature jumbo shrimp

The event was catered by

Rock Star Catering

www.rockstarcateringcompany.com

Among the 300 guests who popped in were Kate Ford, Prince & Princess Michel de Bourbon-Parme, Denise & Bill Meyer,

Howard Cox, Michelle & Howard Kessler, Stephanie Anne, Cathie& Andres Fanjul, Cali and Mayli Garcia-Velez, Whitney Bald-

win, Jonathan Cameron Hayes, Amy & Mike Azarro, Carlos Morrison, Arvo Katajisto, Bob Eigelberger, George Cloutier, Gail &

Steve McMillan, Steve Myers & JoAnna Ballarini, Fred and Gail Alger, Lori Stoll, Averell and Kirsten Fisk, Wyatt Koch, Hillie

Mahoney, Erik Lembcke, Brandon & Diane Reid, Cheryl and Jerre Gowdy, Diane de la Begassière, Bobbie & Buck Lindsay

Michelle Kessler, Jim Pappas, Howard Kessler, Paul Lubetsky

Paticia Champier, Princesses Sybil &

Maria Pia de Bourbon-Parme Kate Ford & Graham Gaspard

Denise Meyer & Stephanie Anne

Baubles, Bubbles and Caviar Photo Gallery (continued)

Howard Cox, Norka Saad Thierry Chaunu, Jacki Mallick Carmen Beriro, Bob Eigelberger Buck & Bobbie Lindsay JoAnna Ballarini , Jasmine Horowitz Sabrina Podbielska

Kimberly Swift, Wyatt Koch, Daniel Allen Diane Kisner, Robert Riva, Amy & Mike Azarro, Whitney Baldwin Gail McMillan, Lori Stoll, Diana Horowitz

Gail & Fred Alger, Diane de la Begassière Carissa Fanjul, Cali & Mayli Brandon & Diane Reid Linda Olsson, Erick Lembke Christian Angle Carol Rohrig, Bill Finneran Garcia-Velez

U pcoming News

Perks for locals

South of France

Aspen

Experience Aspen Food & Wine Classic

June 14-17

Caribou Club Highlights

Thursday, June 14th TEQUILA MADNESS

Friday, June 15th CHAMPAGNE DINNER

Saturday, June 16th MAISON LOUIS JADOT/TATTINGER

May 27 70th Monaco Grand Prix

A ltima International is working with

downtown and Worth Avenue

merchants to offer local residents

special perks late Spring and Sum-

mer season. To receive access to these perks

and keep updated as to the growing roster of

merchants,

please email info@altimacclub.com

May 16– 27 Festival de Cannes

International Film Festival

Fashion Week

Contact info@altimacclub.com for VIP attendance

Virginia Philip Wine Shop Academy

www.virginiaphilipshopacademy.com

561 721 6000

S ave the Dates

Palm Beach

May 9th 6–7 PM

Cabernet Sauvignon Blends

Join Trey Christy from the Spire Collection as he guides you

through 6 (some 90-100 point!) Cabernet Sauvignon Blends from

Italy, France and California

May 12th 1-2 PM

Mothers Day Bubbles & Caviar Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut

Syltbar Prosecco

Black River Caviar

www.caribouclub.com

Auction Preview

Thursday May 3rd, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday May 4th, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday May 5th, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

A.B. Levy 211 Worth Avenue

Palm Beach For inquiries call 800 473 0414

Discovery Auction

6 May 2012 2 PM

L.C. Tiffany

Vintage Louis Vuitton

Vintage Hermes ‘TRIM’ Vintage Hermes ‘Kelly’