Pace yourself
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GETAWAYS • Caribbean
Paradise interrupted
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On the second evening of our long-weekend stay at Palm Heights this spring, the front desk called the room to say that there would be some noise later from “Mambo Italiano” night at the onsite restaurant, Paradise Pizza, whose outdoor-only dining space we could peer into from our bedroom’s window. Just in case, they had another room for us. It would’ve been a tight squeeze for our family, and they said the music would stop by 11p, so we stayed put.
Wrong choice! “Mambo Italiano,” so close we could taste the sauce, dialed up very enthusiastic karaoke until closer to midnight. Honestly, it sounded fun, except for us.
I bring up the party (and the ringing in our ears) only because it was so far from the rest of our experience at Palm Heights, a very chill, effortlessly luxurious five-year-old boutique resort on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.
Having learned of our impending trip, a FOUND colleague said, “Palm Heights is as excellent as all the influencers want you to think it is.” And the much-loved-on-the-Internet spot does have its share of made-for-the-gram nooks in the hotel’s signature yellow, and some of the loungers are reserved earlier than you’d like. But beneath glossy set pieces and place-saver towels, there is uniformly gracious service, very good food, and an enveloping air of calm.
The impossibly blue Caribbean certainly helps. So does the adults-only spa, across the street over a footbridge, down into an even deeper level of chill. You could easily get lost there, in the saunas and plunge pools and lush passageways, for an entire stay.
Besides Paradise Pizza, the excellent set of dining options includes Tillie’s for breakfast through dinner (ask to sit in the sand) and the smaller beach bar, Coconut Club, which serves lunch from Tillie’s and Paradise before turning into sushi spot Yashinoki in the evenings.
The Coconut Club bar closes at 10p. On Saturdays, you could close your tab and walk across the property to Paradise for a nightcap and a few bars of “Sweet Caroline.” They’d hear you in room 201, but they’d almost definitely forgive you by morning. –Josh Albertson
→ Palm Heights (Grand Cayman) • Seven Mile Beach • Rates from $700/wknd night.
GETAWAYS LINKS: Tom Brady’s CardVault opening in East Hampton this weekend • The Catskill’s coolest design store is Corners • Why custom tailor FEN Bespoke traded London for the Berkshires • Yolo’s France fleamarkets list • First Class is back, but sometimes in disguise.
REAL ESTATE • First Mover
Three for-sale three-bedrooms in the West 80s that came to market in the last 14 days.
→ 225 W 83rd St #10JK (Upper West Side) • 3BR/2BA, 1510 SF condo • Ask: $2.85M • renovated with gourmet kitchen in The Bromley • Days on market: 7 • Monthly tax: $2330; common charges: $2481 • Agents: Lori B Ben-Ari & Heidi Cohen, Compass.
→ 303 W 80th St #2B1B (Upper West Side) • 3BR/4.1BA, 2165 SF condo • Ask: $3.85M • 3 levels half block from Riverside Park • Days on market: 2 • Monthly tax: $2259; common charges: $2385 • Agents: Kyle Ramdeen & Mike Biryla, The Agency.
→ 257 W 86th St #3/4A (Upper West Side, above) • 3BR/2.1BA, NA SF co-op • Ask: $3.95M • pre-war duplex with dramatic great room • Days on market: 11 • Monthly tax/maintenance: $6939 • Agents: Clif Thorn & James Testa, Elliman.
REAL ESTATE LINKS: NYC’s luxury buyer migration continues downtown • NYC investing $250M more to turn stretch of Fifth Ave. into pedestrian-friendly corridor • Residential conversion coming for 5 Times Square • The new new new South Street Seaport • In Central Park, redesigned lanes aim for peace between pedestrians and bikers.
CULTURE & LEISURE • Cowboy Tour
Pacers v Knicks • Conference finals, game 2 • MSG (Midtown South) • Fri @ 8p • section 107, $1742 per ($592 lowest avail)
Tedeschi Trucks Band • Beacon Theatre (Upper West Side) • Fri @ 730p • orchestra center, $161 per
Beyoncé • MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) • Wed @ 7p • section 139, $442 per
CULTURE & LEISURE • Gallery Crawl
SANYA KANTAROVSKY: A two-part solo exhibition in New York City from Sanya Kantarovsky is the contemporary art fiend’s version of the Super Bowl. Kantarovsky makes some of the most captivating paintings out there, spooky, strange, and entirely irresistible. His painting language seems more firmly fixed in the early 20th century, a refreshing turn away from the present. Despite his come-up in the market as of late (multiple six-figure sales at auction), Kantarovsky maintains a private and somewhat mysterious existence, adding to the allure of his work.
→ Visit: Michael Werner Gallery (Upper East Side, above) • solo show • 4 E 77th St & 1018 Madison Ave • Mon-Sat 10a-6p, through 07/03.
YU NISHIMURA: If you haven’t been reading between the art market lines of the past couple years, Yu Nishimura’s blue chip debut at Zwirner last month (and consequent representation announcement) might have come out of left field. But take a peek at Nishimura’s painting style and you’ll understand. The Japanese artist can infer an entire composition with one line and a few blobs of paint. Firmly rooted in historical Japanese techniques and yet quintessentially contemporary, Nishimura’s works feel like active memories to take part in.
→ Visit: David Zwirner (Upper East Side) • solo show • 34 E 69th St • Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri 10a-4p, through 06/27.
PICASSO TÊTE-À-TÊTE: Yes, another Picasso show, but trust that this one warrants the voyage uptown. The exhibition is the culminating show in Gagosian’s long-occupied Madison Avenue location, and its first collaboration with Pablo’s daughter Paloma Picasso (as well as her first major international exhibition). Not only have many of the artworks never been seen publicly before, but Tête-à-Tête is a rare opportunity to see a survey of the full breadth of the ubiquitous artist’s output, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. –Maria Vogel
→ Visit: Gagosian (Upper East Side) • solo show • 980 Madison Ave • Tue-Sat 10a-6p, through 07/03.
CULTURE & LEISURE LINKS: CityPickle unveils details for huge pickleball hub under Brooklyn Bridge • $54M renovation makes Storm King ‘more Storm King’ • Spring auction season ends with a miss • The enduring appeal of the American drive-in • Airbnb and the return of skeuomorphic design.
CULTURE & LEISURE • Friday Routine
Opening day
SANTIAGO PEREZ • founder • Santo Taco
Neighborhood you live in: Noho
It’s Friday afternoon, how are you rolling into the weekend?
I’m in the process of opening Santo Taco, my first solo project (I also have Cosme with chef Enrique Olvera) and my most personal one yet. We opened our doors to the public yesterday, bringing Mexico City-style tacos to the crossroads of Soho and Nolita. It’s in an iconic space — the street-level storefront was previously La Esquina, which continues on next door as a cantina and downstairs space.
I probably won’t find the time today, but normally, Friday afternoon is sauna time. My go-to spot is Great Jones Spa, around the corner from my apartment. Occasionally, if I’m with a friend, I’ll go to Bathhouse in Flatiron instead.
Any restaurant plans?
Tacos are pretty much all I’m thinking about right now. At Santo Taco, we have a very focused lineup of five tacos. I know you’re not supposed to pick a favorite child, but I’m really excited about sharing the steak trompo. We tested a lot of different versions to get to our combination of prime New York strip and sirloin. The meat spins on the vertical rotisserie in our open kitchen.
It is awesome to see how the taco landscape — not just in New York City, but globally — continues to evolve and grow. It really is a tight community. We see it as a conversation and we’re excited to be able to contribute to it.
If I wasn’t opening a spot of my own and had more free time, I would want to walk over to Ceres. I got to know the two young chefs in a community board meeting and have been following them since — they make some of the best pizzas in Manhattan. Another standout I’d like to get back to is Penny, the East Village seafood counter.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I recently went to Glenstone, just outside Washington, D.C., and can’t recommend it enough — it's possibly one of my favorite open-air sculpture gardens. I'm also not much of a Broadway guy, but recently saw George Clooney perform in Good Night, and Good Luck and loved it.
Any weekend getaways?
I can’t wait to go back to Careyes on Mexico's Pacific Coast. It isn’t a quick weekend getaway, but it’s definitely the kind of trip that gets you into relaxation mode.
What was your last great vacation?
I would definitely say exploring the Norwegian fjords with my family last summer. It was the perfect mix of nature, food, and movement. We hiked a lot and naturally worked up a big appetite. The quality of salmon there is incredible.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
A great sound system made from the folks behind Brooklyn-based House/Under/Magic.
What product or service do you always recommend?
Eight Sleep. It is an investment, but good sleep is life.
GETAWAYS • The Nines
Restaurants, Hamptons
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