W E L L
T H E T R I P
'WORTH'
A day of shopping along the uber-
posh Worth Avenue, which is overtak-
en by every notable International de-
signer from Brioni to Louis Vuitton,
will no doubt fire up the appetite and
the need for a cocktail, and Costa
Palm Beach is just the spot to recharge
your batteries. Located on the second
floor of the Palm Beach Esplanade,
the one-year-old Mediterranean eat-
ery provides a casual-yet-chic atmo-
sphere, and is structured around an
open kitchen concept, contemporary
bar, sophisticated-yet-inviting main
dining room and punctuated by an
elegant private dining space. Execu-
tive Chef David Valencia, who honed
his culinary skills at the Michelin-rat-
ed and James Beard Award-winning
The Modern in New York City, is also
responsible for launching the Catch
with Top Chef winner Hung Huynh in
New York and Florida. Offering lunch
Monday through Saturday and brunch
on Sundays, the Costa dinner menu
includes a range of Tapas and Mezze
selections, fresh seafood (the salted
crusted Branzino is a signature item),
