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Making Waves, the Right Way

In Palm Beach County, where you lunch is as important as what you wear. Veteran scenesters dish on what to do, who to know, and where to go to get noticed.

By Erin Byers Murray

By Aaron Meshon

"People tend to reinvent themselves down here," says a not-to-be-named Beacon Hill type. "Everybody wants to be really rich, or appear so, so many get involved in the charity circuit. There are events five nights and six afternoons a week. Read the Daily News—it has pictures of every one." palmbeachdailynews.com.

"The Palm Beach Grill is really the scene," notes 29 Newbury owner Debbie Lewis, who hits the area each winter. "It's an open room so you can see everyone." 561-835-1077, hillstone.com.

"Atlantic Avenue in Delray is very see-and-be-seen," says Union Oyster House president Joe Milano, who has a condo in Highland Beach. "It has about 50 restaurants. My favorite is Tramonti—you've practically got to know the owner to get a table." 561-272-1944.