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The Boarding house… mammoth wine selection! Even a wine chandelier!

The Wine Bar at The Boarding House | First Floor
The first floor of The Boarding House serves as the restaurant’s main bar. Enjoy a selection of 20 wines by the glass, 450 wines by the bottle, custom cocktails, specialty spirits and craft beers to pair with Chef Gosselin’s menu of traditional wine bar provisions, including cheeses, charcuterie, shellfish platters, and artisan pizzas. The First Floor Wine Bar menu is distinctly different from the The Dining Room menu. Seating in The Wine Bar is available without reservations.

The Dining Room at The Boarding House
The main dining room at the Boarding House is located on the third floor, featuring exposed beams, inlaid hardwood floors and tables, large bay windows, plush banquettes and an impressive ceiling installation made from more than nearly 4000 wine bottles. The menu features a mix of small, medium, large, and shared plates. Enjoy Chef Gosselin’s wine inspired cuisine, including braised short ribs, chicken three ways, and citrus poached salmon with a 450 bottle wine selection.

The Cellar at The Boarding House | Lower Level
Ideal for sophisticated, late-night revelry, The Cellar at The Boarding House includes an intimate cocktail bar and comfortable lounge seating. Cap the night off with wine or cocktails after your dinner. Experience 450 wines by the bottle, exclusive, high-end wines by the glass, classic cocktails, and luxury spirits, all available with the same menu as featured in The Bar. For more information, click over to boardinghouse.com .

Rebecca Taylor

The Premier choice for girls in New York City for her flirty and girly designs. This season Taylor did not disappoint and filled her catwalk with an array of beautiful dresses with a touch of Bohemian rhapsody. The sheer pink dress with little motifs stood out from the collection and will be a breath of fresh air to Fall’s subdued palette. Here are some of our favorite looks from the collection.
With her feminine lines and sophisticated simplicity, Rebbeca Taylor has a captive audience at her flagship store in New York’s trendy Nolita district. Known for her feminine frocks, the New Zealand-born designer dresses A-list Hollywood stars such as Cameron Diaz and Ashley Judd.

Luna: Fashion of a Goddess

Options are endless when searching for the perfect outfit, but there’s no reason to settle for cookie cutter when you can have unique at Luna boutique. In the heart of prestigious Buckhead, this chic and sophisticated women’s specialty shop has one-of-a-kind finds from custom-made jewelry, belts and handbags to designer tees, distressed jeans and snappy dresses – making it an Atlanta fashionista go-to spot. Luxury brands such as Trina Turk, Velvet, J Brand and Citizen adorn the racks. Headed to a cocktail party, vacation in Cancun or Saturday picnic? The right ensemble suited for any occasion is behind these vintage-wooden glass doors.

The garden inspired backdrop with hints of ivy etched along the walls sets the tone for a tranquil-like shopping experience. Unique fabric gazebos serve as dressing rooms to round out the courtyard feel and al fresco décor. Attentive staff make size exchanges, clothes swaps or needed style advice a breeze, and is just one of the few perks to expect during your visit.

For all the couture goddesses who are unable to leave the abode, journey through cyberspace to unearth select inventory online and fill up that virtual shopping cart.

Period Chic Meets Euro Beats at Eighteenth Street Lounge

What happens when you open a hip, Euro-infused lounge in the former home of Teddy Roosevelt? You end up with the ultra chic, super unique hotspot known as Eighteenth Street Lounge. Situated just south of trendy Dupont, ESL is known for its velvet ropes and hipster crowd that packs the luxe top three floors of the old school mansion club.

Chic Washingtonians and sophisticated European partiers sit, mingle and sip as DJ’s spin hip Middle Eastern, Italian and Indian-centric beats that echo from the dark, narrow hallways of the comfortably posh venue. Studded with functional antique fireplaces, gilded sconces and twinkling chandeliers that cast a soft glow, ESL exhibits modern glamour with touches of period décor to showcase the mansion’s turn of the century roots.

As the beats increase and the drinks flow, patrons crowd the living room-esque dance floor and overflow to the spacious outdoor roof patio in the warmer months. Wander onto different floors for a change of scenery and music varieties – there tends to be a DJ on one floor and a jazz band or live performer on another.

Insider Tip: With live performances almost every day of the week and the lounge’s urban chic vibe, there’s usually a cover charge between $5-$15 after 10PM, Wednesday and Saturday. Be sure to dress to impress – the discerning bouncers don’t put up with shorts, sandals or baseball caps.

Vintage Wine Bar – Much More than Fine Wine

Malbecs and Beaujolais and Viogniers, oh my! Just as a fine wine has its particular nuances that sometimes you can’t seem to put your finger on, Vintage Wine Bar and Bistro has that charm that keeps you coming back for more.

It is certainly helpful that Vintage is constantly changing their menu, but the one great consistency is that there’s over 60 wines by the glass at all times. The menu is crafted to enhance the wine, and features French-inspired bistro food like steak frites and escargots for fantastic prices. For those that prefer a different fermentation, Vintage also features a plethora of specialty brews from all nooks of the world, like Dogfish Head from Delaware and Sagres from Portugal.

If you’re searching for an evening with some extra oomph, the staff offers personalized food and wine pairings and would be happy to work with any group. Order a flight with some recommendations from the wait staff and settle in for a great evening in this enticing and sophisticated atmosphere.

Millenium Hotel

Step into Modern Luxury in the Heart of Times Square. The Premier Hotel offers travelers an upscale retreat within walking distance to the best of Broadway, Fifth Avenue shopping, midtown business destinations and fine dining. Enjoy skyline views from 125 smart, sophisticated rooms that showcase clean-lined architecture and an elegant muted color palette. With just seven rooms per floor, The Premier Hotel features studio-like accommodations including oversized bathrooms equipped with large vanities, European soaking tubs and separate showers.