the posh spot...

Where everything is trendy and chic, it's the spot to find what's hip and new in travel, dining, shopping, and more. We will feature the best places to go for a spa weekend and for the best dining experience we will let you know which restaurants have risen to the occasion to achieve four star status. We hope you enjoy everything here at the posh spot and celebrate life in style...

Piper-Heidsieck’s Le Ritue

Piper-Heidsieck’s Le Ritue

On October 19th, Piper-Heidsieck’s Le Ritue by by Christian Louboutin will make it's debut in the US. The much anticipated champers set contains a bottle of brut, and is paired with a very sexy six-inch crystal stiletto champagne flute. On a sole saturated by Christian Louboutin's iconic and classic red soles, the shoe fits perfectly with the red label of Piper-Heidsieck brut. You can pick up the sets at selected Neiman Marcus locations. So with one of the most lavish flutes in hand and the desire to sip Le Ritue is hard to resist... Cheers!

Rioja Restaurant Week

Rioja Restaurant Week

Explore the vast variety of wines from the Rioja region of Spain at top restaurants this week. Each restaurant will offer specials like a prix fixe menu including a glass of Rioja wine for $25 or $50, or other food and wine promotions (varies by restaurant; see individual listings for specific offering). Explore the restaurants in either New York City or Chicago, then invite friends, reserve a table and prepare for a delicious experience. Check out Rioja for more information and participating restaurants.

Eleven Madison Park

Eleven Madison Park

Set in a magnificent art deco dining room with soaring ceilings and lush views of historic Madison Square Park, Eleven Madison Park is an elegant restaurant serving Chef Daniel Humm's modern, pure and market-driven French cuisine. Eleven Madison Park, which opened in 1998, now ranks among the most alluring and impressive restaurants in New York and in August 09 received the highly achieved 4 star rating from the New York Times. Eleven Madison Park has moved into one of the more interesting restaurants in the neighborhood and is a must in fine dining.

Lake Austin Spa Resort

Lake Austin Spa Resort

Lake Austin Spa Resort is a world class quintessential spa and resort that faces a sparkling serene lake. It's 25,000 sq feet lakehouse spa that has forty rooms and is a pure indulgence. The aromatic ingredients for soothing spa treatments are grown in the resort's garden, and is also the source for the herbs used at mealtimes. The culinary delights are inspired by Southwestern, Mexican, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asian influences.Lake Austin Spa and Resort is a small and intimate spa with a luxurious atmosphere, that will not disappoint you.