NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand. Spawned by Lacoste offspring (founder Thierry Gillier is Andre Gillier’s grandson), aims to be simultaneously posh and a... read more
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael Kors, they're watching Project Runway between jaunts to Capri and St. Tropez. Largest Kors Lifestyle store in the world s... read more
International chain drops classic Neapolitan pizza uptown. Modern décor is coldly efficient; think black tiles, concrete, and polished chrome. Specialty here is personal pizzas, straight fro... read more
Barbaresco, Pane E Vino, and Luce owners give us Bottega. UES-appropriate elegance blends white linens with dark oak. French doors open to lively outdoor seating. Chef Carlo Conti dishes out Northe... read more
Elbow the models aside and browse a gorgeous collection of skirts, tops, accessories, and shoes by such fashion luminaries as Chrissie Morris, Reece Hudson, and Mrs. David Beckham. Vogue has alread... read more
Masterminds behind Earl's Beer & Cheese open artisanal cocktail bar next door. High-brow complimentary bar snacks from Earl's kitchen—think dried strips of sirloin beef with cranberry and... read more
Casual brasserie spawned from Soho’s Jean Claude, adding Roman numerals and a bit more formality. Comfy space, bright color blocks on the walls and a vintage “Martini” mural over ... read more
Chef Cornelius Gallagher puts his Oceana-honed skills to Asian street food. As this is the UES, don’t be looking for mystery meat on a stick. Elevated approach applied to kimchee tempura, Tha... read more
Watering hole fit for the after-work crowd. Low-key interior—replete with subway tiles, tin ceiling, and fireplace—and low-priced drinks keeps it low on pretense. Pub grub like buttermi... read more
Euro boutique that's been around since the ‘80s, delivering "variations" on a contemporary-chic theme. House label introduces new designers, in addition to the up-and-comers you'll find on th... read more
Harlem Renaissance redux in a subterranean speakeasy. Red Rooster’s Marcus Samuelsson and Andrew Chapman evoke Uptown of the ‘30s with this leathery lounge, replete with low light, bist... read more
Mom and pop duo add the Upper East to their Móle mini-empire. (A reboot of Taco Taco from across the street, give or take.) Start off with fresh-made custom guac, move on to house specials l... read more
Boho-chic line adds hometown boutiques to complement Southampton (and Aspen and Tokyo) branches. Detailed and versatile, for the modern global nomad. Signature looks are layered, vintage-inspired, ... read more
Business, casual. Inventors of Gentleman Chic. Don't mistake timeless for old-fashioned: wares are ever-in, running from swimwear to bespoke suits. Some stores offer in-house tailoring. If they do:... read more
Style hub for the sophisticated young woman. Most mature branch of the Urban Outfitters empire brings rural charm to retro looks. Floral patterns and costume jewelry well-matched to rustic home acc... read more
Serafina's Japanese wing. Shares hotel space with Italian sib, but reflects antipodal approach. Intimate izakaya all about simple, elegant cuisine. Chefs take inspiration from pan-Asian backgrounds... read more
Hotel On the Ave nabs a Serafina. Dalton-girl birthday magnet keeps to its traditions in spiffy Upper West spin-off. Italian artist inks frescos, wood beams and tile keep the space warm. Wood-burni... read more
Uptown Italian with downtown-style cocktail program. A White & Church hand initiated the mixology; check out the specials on the chalkboard behind the serpentine bar. House-made infusions, crea... read more
Late, lamented Gino of Capri lives on inside Neapolitan pizza place. Mini-chain adds uptown outpost, recruits former Gino’s chef to reprise fan faves. Lasagna, gnocchi with secret sauce, penn... read more
Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original ...
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck&r...
NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand...
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael K...
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swa...