October 8, 2009

The Four Seasons Restaurant New York

Legendary eatery and cocktail bar gets with the gastroprogram by hiring former Fiamma chef Fabio Trabocchi. Make up a reason to celebrate.

  Manhattan, Food & Drink, Heavy Hitters, Media Hangout

September 8, 2009

Del Posto New York

Bastianich-Batali’s Italian glamour girl (sexy, flashy, pricey) flanked by high rollers who enjoy a bit of spectacle with their spaghetti.

  Chelsea, Food & Drink, Celebrity Sightings, Impressive Decor

September 8, 2009

Cesca New York

Uptown Italian eatery attracts a moneyed crowd with rich decor and decadent pasta dishes.

  Manhattan, Food & Drink, Ritzy, Take Parents

September 8, 2009

Sigerson Morrison New York

Chic, high-end shoe boutique with an endless supply of edgy footwear. Styles come in a slew of brights, pastels, patent leathers, and metallics.

  Manhattan, Fashion, Edgy, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Hotel Griffou New York

Old world is the new downtown feel. Leather banquettes, gold-framed paintings, and soft light from chandeliers call for stuffed lobster tails with brown butter veloute and steak tartare with a fried quail egg. Cocktails obligatory: Try the Trophy Wife.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails, Exclusive

September 8, 2009

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York

Holistic palace delivers the royal treatment in every sense (for example, instead of getting treatments, you go on “journeys”). Who knew you were so well suited to pomp and circumstance?

  Hell's Kitchen, Beauty, Retreat, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Perry St New York

Chef Jean-George’s glassy, candle-lit spot is his take on a neighborhood resto. (In this case, however, neighbors are DVF and JG himself.) You’ll eat up the American/French fare and Hudson views. Lunch is good, too — and it’s easier to get a table.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Celebrity Sightings, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Sense at The Carlyle New York

Get the ultimate in A-list luxe spa treatments, including the Carlyle Signature Ritual, a two-hour antiaging facial that smoothes fine lines.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Henry Beguelin New York

Legendary handmade leather goods originating with intricate use of recycled materials has evolved into an upscale brand of hippie chic.

  Downtown, Fashion, Fur, Handcrafted