|
We're Talking About... Clotheshorses:
We love to multitask, and Evin Cosby’s boutique, pb & Caviar, is just the place to pick up a dress for your next cocktail party while buying something for the kids. The youngest of Bill and Camille’s children opened her Tribeca shop in August, and it has become a go-to spot for well-edited selections from edgy indie designers such as Antik Batik and Anna Sui. The one-stop shop also offers housewares, handmade toys, and organic beauty products. 88 Thomas St. New York City. 212.608.1112. 
It was only a matter of time before André “3000” Benjamin launched his own clothing line. His unique sense
of style has intrigued us, and now it’s available to the masses under his label Benjamin Bixby. His debut collection, a mash-up of tailored vintage-preppy-collegiate, with a dash of eccentricity, is offered at Barneys New York. barneys.com.
The New Ladies of Lingerie:
Move over, Vicky. Janet Jackson has finally decided to market what she loves to flaunt: underwear. Miss Jackson is unveiling her satin-and-lace lingerie line—aptly named Pleasure Principle—by early next year with her partner, designer Bruno Schiavi. No word yet if Jackson herself will be modeling her wares.
Speaking of intimates, actress Stacey Dash is also trying her hand at designing with her Letters of Marque. The flirty pieces, made of cotton voile and two kinds of lace, recall centuries past when underwear was frilly yet functional. Also, in case you’re wondering, Letters of Marque means “permission to invade.” Don’t hurt ’em, Stacey! lettersofmarque.com.
Holiday Cards…
This African-American–designed greeting card collection will put you in a festive mood. Brandnewdaydesigns by artist Harold Abrams offers a variety of cards featuring black Santa and other celebratory images. Choose one of the popular greetings or customize your own holiday message. brandnewdaydesigns.com.
Where We’d Love to Spend New Year’s Eve…
Unwind after the hectic holiday season at the new Four Seasons Resort Mauritius. Each of the property’s 123 villas includes its own plunge pool and outdoor shower. If you’re bringing the little ones, no worries; there’s a teen center, movie lounge, and dance club, plus a kids’ pool and theater. Drop them off there while you buff away your winter skin at the over-water spa, a series of 12 treatment rooms built on stilts—or work on your swing at the 18-hole, Ernie Els–designed golf course, outlined by the Indian Ocean and the Bambou Mountains. Imagine the bragging rights when someone asks how you brought in the new year. fourseasons.com/Mauritius.
Restaurant Buzz We Appreciate…
You will eat up a lot of cash, calories, and time in the next month or so. Lunch breaks will be spent squeezing in Christmas shopping, so when you don’t have the obligatory two-hour holiday luncheon, you want good food that doesn’t take all day to get. Joël Restaurant in Atlanta, one of Esquire magazine’s best new restaurants, is offering The Bistro Menu—pasta, soup, salad, and gourmet sandwiches—in 30 minutes or less. And the best thing: Nothing on the menu costs more than $10. Let us know if you find another five-star restaurant offering that kind of deal. Check out the $39 pre-theater prix fixe and wine tastings when you have a little more time. 3290 Northside Pkwy. Atlanta. 404.233.3500. joelrestaurant.com.
Chicago’s Asian-fusion and seafood hot spot L2O recently introduced a chic semi-enclosed dining room. It’s like having your own VIP, except this one serves up a four-course prix fixe ($110) and 12-course tasting menu
($165) that are great for groups. To up the sexy, book the new Tatami Room, which serves two to eight people. The Kaiseki-inspired tasting menu ($225), based on the traditional Japanese tea service, is only served in this room, adorned with sunken tables and grass-mat floors. Make sure your pedicure is in check—you’ll trade your shoes for slippers at the door. 2300 Lincoln Park West. Chicago. 773.868.0002. L20restaurant.com. For a break from all the turkey, mac ’n’ cheese, and traditional fare, rediscover an old seafood favorite, Oceana. While the dining room is perfect for the power lunch or business dinner, its best-kept secret is the private wine cellar, ideal for an intimate 24-person dinner. Try the surprisingly well-priced Nova Scotia lobster (served already out of the shell) and find out why The New York Times gave this long-standing spot three stars. 55 E. 54th St. New York City. 212.759.5941. oceanarestaurant.com.
Trackback(0)
 |
TrackBack URI for this entry
Subscribe to this comment's feed
R. Block's Spot
