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Shopping from t he desk of t he ConCierge 10 11 c o lu m b u s circle/ central pa r k s o u t h Riding the line between midtown and uptown, this bustling area bordering Central Park is all about upscale shopping and dining. GEE BE au t y 10 Columbus CirCle 212- 823 - 6300 t h e s h o p s atC o l u m b u s CirCle.Com The Shops at Columbus Circle is the closest thing Manhattan has to a mall, albeit one with Thomas Keller ’s $295 prix fixe restaurant Per Se. Familiar shops beckon: Sephora, Face Stockholm, Moleskine, Stuart Weitzman, Coach and Cole Haan, plus one of the two New York locations of C. Wonder, with its bright and whimsical clothing and home designs. WEmpE 70 0 F i F t h av e . 2 1 2- 3 97- 9 0 0 0 w e mpe.Com If you hear the term “movements” and you think not of classical music, but of watches, this is an essential stop. The 62 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m 12 best in Swiss watchmaking, from Patek Philippe to Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin, is available here, displayed alongside women’s jewelry, men’s cuff links and gifts for baby. 10. B E r G d o r f G o o d m a n 7 5 4 F i F t h av e . 212- 872- 8708 bergdor Fgoodm a n.Com From its fantastical windows to its legendary service and merchandise, this is perhaps the most storied department store in the United States. After all, not many shops inspire documentary films and cater to first ladies, princesses and society swans from Park Avenue to Paris. Every floor exudes good taste, from the basement, where you can pick up Natura Bissé and Sisley creams to the seventh, where antique silver and Oscar de la Renta wedding dresses live. 11 . r i z z o l i 3 1 w. 5 7 t h s t. 2 1 2-7 59 -2424 r i z zol ibook s tor e.Com Independent bookstores are a dwindling lot, so it’s nice to know that this landmark, which will celebrate its 50 th anniversary next year, is going strong. In addition to a medley of international fashion magazines and children’s books, it is known for its extensive selections of books about New York history and architecture, as well as art and design titles. Smy thSon 4 w. 5 7 t h s t. 2 1 2-26 5 - 4 57 3 smy t hson.Com English to its core, this upper-crust stationer supplies wedding invitations and Nile blue-paged notebooks (with British-isms like “Yummy Mummy” and “Happy Go Lucky” on them) to the international society set. Its multicolored leather collection has expanded to include iPhone and Kindle cases, plus a chic clutch that fits an iPad. 12 . n o r m a K a m a l i 1 1 w. 5 6 t h s t. 2 1 2- 9 5 7- 97 97 s h o p. n o r m a k a m a l i . C o m Uptown street style is Kamali’s raison d’être. The multilevel store is filled with puffy coats, versatile black dresses and st retchy s e pa rate s t h at s pe a k to c i t y dwe lle rs wh o h ave to lo o k go o d wh i le t re k k i n g f ro m m i dtown to S o H o. I n re c e n t ye a rs, Ka m a li h a s e m e rge d a s a fa s h i o n a ble h e a lt h n u t a n d h a s o pe n e d a we lln e s s c a fé o n a n u ppe r f lo o r of t h e s h o p, wh e re s h e s e lls I t a li a n o li ve o i l a n d g re e n j u i c e s. Where to eat in neW York Bre akfa st Auden Bistro & Bar Located in The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, Auden Bistro will get any day on the right foot. Enjoy a healthy start with a protein shake, or indulge in the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. 50 Central Park South; 212-308-9100 BrunCh 2West Looking for a relaxing way to start your weekend? 2West at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park has the perfect answer. Enjoy brunch a la carte from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday while deciding between the panseared salmon, Belgian waffles or a yellowfin tuna club. Two West Street; 917-790-2525 LunCh Roc This wonderful neighborhood Italian restaurant in Tribeca offers superb cuisine. The tortellini with peas and prosciutto is a winner, along with the brook trout with prosecco, pecan and parsley bread crumbs. 190 Duane St.; 212-625-3333 dinner North End Grill Restaurateur Danny Meyer continues to wow with his newest venture. From the grilled soft-shell crab to the mahi-mahi with bacon, arugula and Niçoise olives, you can’t go wrong. 104 North End Ave.; 646-747-1600 Jay serio CONCIERGE THE RITz-CARLTON NEW YORK, BATTERY PARK http://www.rizzolibookstore.com http://www.smythson.com http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com http://shop.normakamali.com http://www.wempe.com http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2013

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2013
Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love With ... Barcelona
Design
Shopping
Beauty
Gifts
Jewelry
Watches
Behind the Scenes
Family
Local Knowledge
Outdoors
As It Was
Culinary
Let Us Stay With You
Heritage

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2013