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Condé Nast Traveler
26-06-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
Nonalcoholic Wine Is Finally Having Its Moment in NYC
Come March every year, nothing about New York City feels charming to me—even the slightest train delay (looking at you, Q) sets me off, and my favorite wool coat suddenly feels like a straitjacket. This year, I happily traded that melancholy for the sandy beaches of Palm Heights, an iconic hotel on Grand Cayman. But unlike my previous early spring escapes from the city, this trip happened just weeks after finding out I was pregnant. So at the hotel restaurant, when I asked our server if I could order just the non-alcoholic bubbly in a zero-proof cocktail, he seemed confused. 'We have many drinks without alcohol,' he said, gesturing to the menu in front of me, which had six thoughtfully crafted options using various fruit juices, extracts, ginger beer, and tonic. After a bit of back and forth, my booze-free bubbly arrived, and upon signing the check, I suggested that the staff consider adding the zero-proof sparkler to the menu by itself. It was crisp, dry, and paired perfectly with my plateful of shoestring fries and Caesar salad. Rather than detracting from the carefully crafted mocktail list (as my server perhaps feared it might), the addition of the non-alcoholic wine would simply have made the menu more inclusive. Mocktails are increasingly offered at restaurants in the US, at least at the ones worth their salt. But the options for someone who can't or doesn't drink, but just really craves a glass of wine—and isn't a big cocktail drinker to begin with—are surprisingly still limited. At Gramercy Tavern, non-alcoholic wines have become so popular that the staff are increasing their supply. Maura McEvoy/Gramercy Tavern Thankfully, that seems like it is changing. A few spots in New York City are offering more nonalcoholic wine options (often abbreviated as 'N/A wines') both by the glass and bottle. At the iconic Gramercy Tavern, by-the-glass booze-free wines have become so popular that beverage director Randall Restaino recently added them to his usual bi-weekly bar ordering sheet. 'We now restock these wines weekly,' Restaino tells Condé Nast Traveler. 'I remember eight years ago, at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, we had one guest per service asking for this. Fast forward and now at Gramercy Tavern, the N/A options are among the top ten wines sold nightly.' I visited Gramercy Tavern recently on a quiet weekday, and I nosily clocked another bar patron, who seemed to be there for post-work drinks, asking for Dr. Steinbock Fischer's Riesling Zero from Martin Hofstatter, who makes Riesling and Pinot Noir in Italy's Alto Adige region. 'He crafts real wine grapes from real terroir and then dealcoholizes them," Restaino says. "It's a real pleasure when you drink a wine with no alcohol and the flavor profile really stays the same as if it were a traditionally made wine."
Emirates Woman
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
How creative director Gabriella Khalil translates the Palm Heights aesthetic to H&M Home
Get ready to vacation without leaving your space. Gabriella Khalil, the New York-based creative mind behind Grand Cayman's cult-favourite beachfront boutique hotel, Palm Heights, has teamed up with H&M Home for a transportive home collection. Think retro stripes and sunny essentials that bring the spirit of the Caribbean straight to your living room. The stylish 23-piece collection, launched June 12, 2025, evokes the signature design universe and sun-drenched, glamorous spirit of the hotel, with a transporting array of objects that bring the holiday feeling into your space. 'It's about a feeling,' Khalil says, describing the ethos behind the design that invites a new way to live with vacation in mind. In this exclusive interview, Gabriella Khalil and Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg , Head of Design and Creative at H&M Home, share the story behind the collaboration, how the visual DNA of Palm Heights evolved into home decor, for a touch of escapism at home. Palm Heights is more than a hotel — it's a fully immersive aesthetic. How did you translate its unique design DNA into this collaboration with H&M HOME? GK: Aside from working with the design codes, it was more about translating a feeling. At Palm Heights, we want people to come together, relax, have a good time, and feel connected. The collection features all of these elements – from cosy bathrobes to glassware and games. I hope these speak to the experience we have tried to create. The 1970s Caribbean influence is palpable in both the hotel and this collection. What draws you to that particular era, and how did you reinterpret it for modern interiors? GK: It was a spirit of what we call the glory days of the Caribbean – moments from that time — and the architecture of the building itself, which lent itself to that era. We wanted to celebrate this moment and hone in on it. Some photography by Slim Aarons, and also Grace Jones, has been an ongoing reference. There's a playful edge throughout — from the striped robes to the beach tennis set. How do you balance visual sophistication with this sense of fun? GK: I always say that Palm Heights might be highly visual and chic, but at the same time, there's a real playfulness about it. We have tables of backgammon on the beach near the chairs. So those, I think, are super fun and colourful and a little bit 'pop'. I just felt like it was an important addition. The collection feels deeply personal. Which piece feels most 'you' — and why? GK: All of the pieces feel like a piece of the Palm Heights world, which in turn links to my style. I am always focused on details in spaces. Materials like the soft terry robes and towels, as well as the sandstone on the vases and candles, resonate with me. I always love to use layers of texture and movement, and I think these objects embody that. View this post on Instagram A post shared by H&M HOME (@hmhome) Community plays a big role in the Palm Heights ethos. How did that value shape your creative process for this collaboration? GK: Community and collaboration have always been core values of the brand. So, collaborating with incredible creatives has been an ongoing process, and through this community was built. I took the same approach while working with H&M Home and focused on objects that express the spirit of holiday and bring people together (beautiful tabletop pieces, beach towels, and games), and this allows people to bring this to their own spaces this summer. You describe this collection as bringing the holiday feeling home. What does that sense of escapism look like for you, personally? GK: My ultimate holiday is a location where I can relax but also discover. I love details, and whether that be seen in linens, service, or even the mini bar, this idea of a special curation is what makes an experience go from good to spectacular. I tried to connect these details to the H&M Home pieces for a full experience of a holiday at home! You've created a global design destination in the heart of the Caribbean. What excites you most about introducing Palm Heights to homes across the UAE and beyond? GK: Palm Heights has always had a very strong and specific visual narrative. The idea of giving guests a very elevated experience where they can also truly be themselves and relax was a key component. I hope that as we introduce the hotel to homes across the UAE that the playful and elegant spirit of the property is felt. You've collaborated with a number of visionaries, but what was it about Gabriella's creative universe that made her the ideal partner for this collection? EKS: We loved the creative universe of Palm Heights, but we became even more intrigued by the fact that there was a strong and fascinating woman behind it. Gabriella is so impressive, and it was wonderful to gain an understanding of her vision and her process. View this post on Instagram A post shared by H&M HOME (@hmhome) Palm Heights is such a visually rich space. What were the first elements that inspired your team when translating the hotel into a product line? EKS: I would say the colours. We talked about sunset hues — yellow as a key colour in the assortment, along with the stripes. In terms of product, the bathrobes and towels are significant because it is a beach resort. The Cayman Islands are very much about the sun and the sea. There's a strong tactile element to the collection — from handwoven textures to teak ceramics. How important was materiality in shaping the mood of the pieces? EKS: H&M HOME is about democratic modern design that is done mindfully, and I think that is expressed through the materials. In general, we work as sustainably as we can and lean into natural materials for this collection, as the hotel has lots of earthy materials — travertine and other types of stone, like marble, in its design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by H&M HOME (@hmhome) This collaboration fuses design storytelling with accessibility. How do you ensure the soul of a high-end boutique hotel translates into attainable pieces for the home? EKS: Gabriella was true to herself and her vision for Palm Heights, but she was also open to what we could contribute, our knowledge of our customers, and commercial aspects. Our goal is to make the world more beautiful for many people, not just a select few. With homewares and objects, I think we can capture the spirit of a place in an accessible way. For example, the games are completely new product types for us. We aimed to capture the energy of the place and evoke a holiday feeling in the collection. The collection evokes a sense of place and time. How did you balance nostalgia with contemporary appeal in the design direction? EKS: I think that is a mirror of what Gabriella has achieved with the hotel: it is energetic and modern, with a bit of a retro Seventies feel, but very contemporary. For H&M HOME, we have a design-driven focus on creating modern interior objects – the collection creates a perfect fusion. From scent to color palette, the sensory details are incredibly considered. What role do these finer touches play in the emotional impact of a home? EKS: Sensory experiences, from scents, textures, to colours add so much to our homes. They create a mood and an ambiance, simply a place to feel at home. You have the functional necessities of interior objects, which can also be very beautiful, but the emotional value lies in creating something that extends beyond what the eye sees. How do you see H&M HOME's collaborations influencing the way consumers style their spaces, especially in an increasingly digital and design-aware world? EKS: Our ambition is to create accessibility for our customers and invite them to have a piece of something unique in their homes with our collaborations. With Palm Heights, we want to extend the hotel's energy and atmosphere into our customers 'homes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by H&M HOME (@hmhome) The Palm Heights collection launches across the region in June. What do you hope Middle Eastern customers feel when they experience it in store? EKS: We hope that our Middle Eastern customers will be swept away by the escapism and playfulness of the collection. The collaboration happens at the intersection of H&M HOME's design-driven mission to create modern interior objects and Palm Heights' unique soul of a 70s Caribbean. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
Malaysian Reserve
12-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
H&M HOME REVEALS CAPTIVATING COLLABORATION WITH PALM HEIGHTS AND GABRIELLA KHALIL
H&M HOME is delighted to announce a collaboration with Palm Heights, beachfront Caribbean boutique hotel on Grand Cayman Island, founded and designed by the visionary New York-based Creative Director, Gabriella Khalil. The stylish 23-piece collection evokes the signature design and glamorous spirit of the hotel, with an array of pieces that bring the summer holiday feeling into your home. The Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection will launch on June 12th 2025 in select stores and online at NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — H&M HOME invites customers to take home a piece of Palm Heights, the luxury design hotelfronting Grand Cayman's pristine Seven Mile Beach. The hotel is celebrated for its visually compelling and rich designs inspired by the 1970s — a glamorous halcyon period of the Caribbean — which had a personable, at-home feel and deep connection with the community. 'There is something magical about the lifestyle of personal design hotels and the creative personalities behind these projects. Gabriella's vision for Palm Heights is captivating, blending bold aesthetics with a vibrant, retro charm that feels fresh and contemporary. This partnership and the collection, marries the hotel's energy, style, and a sense of escapism with our approach to creating affordable, modern design — inspiring interior enthusiasts all over the world to create personal and stylish spaces,' says Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg, Head of Design & Creative at H&M HOME. 'This collection is about capturing that magical feeling of being on holiday in your home: That could be a relaxing, beautiful moment in your bathroom feeling fantastic in your robe, or having guests come over and creating memories around a table with special glassware. Also, while Palm Heights is a highly visual and chic space, there is also a real playfulness about it at the same time and the mix of both of these worlds would be my ideal for people to take away from the collection,' says Gabriella Khalil, Creative Director Palm Heights. The collection features cotton beach towels and robes in graphic yellow, white and earthy-brown with white stripes and checkered trims, inspired by the beachside resort's emblematic design and color palette. The eye-catching patterns and bright yellow are a calling card of Palm Heights, as seen on the umbrellas that line the beachfront property. Other hallmark pieces show off Gabriella Khalil's keen eye for eclectic design objects. These include an array of teak sandstone ceramics such assculptural vases, bowls and candle holders with attention to authentic materials. This extends to handwoven objects including a chic, decorative basket for storing small objects and an elegant handheld fan. Fitting for the summer holiday and the friendly, fun atmosphere of the hotel,the collection features a beach tennis kit and a wooden backgammon set. Both items areplayful additions to the home or to pack on the next trip. That notion of coming together for summer entertaining inspired the elegant, colored glass pitcher and tumblers. The same colored glass adorns the scented candle and diffuser, with a scent composed of warm and woody cedar oil and sweet and spicy notes of tonka bean and cardamom, that will linger like post-holiday contentment. 'Palm Heights is very special. There's a deep connection with the community there. It's about collaboration, and while it's luxurious, there's a feeling of warmth and casual playfulness that resonates with many guests. It's a place where people can relax and be themselves. With this H&M HOME collection, I hope people feel the beginning of summer; there's joyfulness, sunshine, and elegant simplicity,' says Gabriella Khalil. The Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection will be available on June 12th, 2025 in select stores and online at Images: hereCampaign page: here For more information, please contact:
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
H&M HOME REVEALS CAPTIVATING COLLABORATION WITH PALM HEIGHTS AND GABRIELLA KHALIL
H&M HOME is delighted to announce a collaboration with Palm Heights, beachfront Caribbean boutique hotel on Grand Cayman Island, founded and designed by the visionary New York-based Creative Director, Gabriella Khalil. The stylish 23-piece collection evokes the signature design and glamorous spirit of the hotel, with an array of pieces that bring the summer holiday feeling into your home. The Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection will launch on June 12th 2025 in select stores and online at NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- H&M HOME invites customers to take home a piece of Palm Heights, the luxury design hotelfronting Grand Cayman's pristine Seven Mile Beach. The hotel is celebrated for its visually compelling and rich designs inspired by the 1970s — a glamorous halcyon period of the Caribbean — which had a personable, at-home feel and deep connection with the community. "There is something magical about the lifestyle of personal design hotels and the creative personalities behind these projects. Gabriella's vision for Palm Heights is captivating, blending bold aesthetics with a vibrant, retro charm that feels fresh and contemporary. This partnership and the collection, marries the hotel's energy, style, and a sense of escapism with our approach to creating affordable, modern design — inspiring interior enthusiasts all over the world to create personal and stylish spaces," says Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg, Head of Design & Creative at H&M HOME. "This collection is about capturing that magical feeling of being on holiday in your home: That could be a relaxing, beautiful moment in your bathroom feeling fantastic in your robe, or having guests come over and creating memories around a table with special glassware. Also, while Palm Heights is a highly visual and chic space, there is also a real playfulness about it at the same time and the mix of both of these worlds would be my ideal for people to take away from the collection," says Gabriella Khalil, Creative Director Palm Heights. The collection features cotton beach towels and robes in graphic yellow, white and earthy-brown with white stripes and checkered trims, inspired by the beachside resort's emblematic design and color palette. The eye-catching patterns and bright yellow are a calling card of Palm Heights, as seen on the umbrellas that line the beachfront property. Other hallmark pieces show off Gabriella Khalil's keen eye for eclectic design objects. These include an array of teak sandstone ceramics such assculptural vases, bowls and candle holders with attention to authentic materials. This extends to handwoven objects including a chic, decorative basket for storing small objects and an elegant handheld fan. Fitting for the summer holiday and the friendly, fun atmosphere of the hotel,the collection features a beach tennis kit and a wooden backgammon set. Both items areplayful additions to the home or to pack on the next trip. That notion of coming together for summer entertaining inspired the elegant, colored glass pitcher and tumblers. The same colored glass adorns the scented candle and diffuser, with a scent composed of warm and woody cedar oil and sweet and spicy notes of tonka bean and cardamom, that will linger like post-holiday contentment. "Palm Heights is very special. There's a deep connection with the community there. It's about collaboration, and while it's luxurious, there's a feeling of warmth and casual playfulness that resonates with many guests. It's a place where people can relax and be themselves. With this H&M HOME collection, I hope people feel the beginning of summer; there's joyfulness, sunshine, and elegant simplicity," says Gabriella Khalil. The Palm Heights x H&M HOME collection will be available on June 12th, 2025 in select stores and online at Images: hereCampaign page: here For more information, please contact: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE HM
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
H&M x Palm Heights is the hottest homeware collaboration for summer - and it's selling out fast
From the white glove service to the crisp cotton bedding – there's plenty to marvel over when you're staying in a boutique hotel. Top of the list, at least for me, is the carefully-curated décor. I'll spend a good amount of time on holiday thinking about how I can bring the five-star vibe into my flat in London. The only problem? I have neither an interior designer on speed dial, nor the budget for high-end homeware. Well, it looks like I've run out of excuses because H&M Home has teamed up with Palm Heights, the Caribbean boutique hotel on Grand Cayman Island. With its palm-lined pool, bright yellow parasols and striped beach towels, the hotel, which was founded and designed by New York-based Creative Director Gabriella Khalil, has interiors you'll fantasise about long after you've come home from your trip. The 23-piece collection, which launched online and in-store today, evokes the sun-drenched spirit of the beachfront hangout without the need to dip into your savings. There are cotton beach towels and robes in rich tones of yellow and brown; sandstone sculptural vases, bowls and candle holders; playful additions such as a beach tennis kit and backgammon set; and coloured tumblers and glasses that will instantly elevate your summer tablescape. Prices, as you'd expect from H&M Home, are reasonable, ranging between £14.99 for a decorative bowl and £99.99 for a robe. 'This collection is about capturing that magical feeling of being on holiday in your home: that could be a relaxing, beautiful moment in your bathroom feeling fantastic in your robe, or having guests come over and creating memories around a table with special glassware,' says Khalil. 'While Palm Heights is a highly visual and chic space, there is also a real playfulness about it at the same time and the mix of both these worlds would be my ideal for people to take away from the collection.' Shop the H&M Home x Palm Heights collaboration Candle Holders £29.99 Shop Robe £99.99 Shop Towel £34.99 Shop Basket £19.99 Shop Cushion Cover 2-Pack £29.99 Shop Cushion £34.99 Shop Blanket £69.99 Shop
