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park avenue princess Nobody does princess quite like the Park Avenue ones. Herewith, our guide to a day in the life of a New York socialite. Don't forget your Birkin! sleep Loews Regency Hotel, 540 Park Avenue, 212-759-4100, www.loewshotels.com Mere blocks from the Four Seasons flagship, the Loews Regency Hotel provides all the perks of Park Avenue without the giant price tag. Think generous suites with luxurious linens and sleek plasma TVs, all just blocks from Madison Avenue, Barney's and Saks. eat Via Quadronno, 25 East 73rd Street (at Madison Avenue), 212-650-9880, www.viaquadronno.com Start your day off with a piping hot Caffe Doppio and mini-charcuterie sandwiches at Via Quadronno. Tucked away on residential street lined with classic New York brownstones, it is the place to see and be seen. We think it's the best coffee we've ever tasted and the people-watching is Oscar-worthy. shop Intermix, 1003 Madison Avenue (between 77th and 78th), 212-249-7858, www.intermixonline.com When you're done window shopping à la Plum Sykes on Madison Ave. (Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and so on) head to Intermix, where you'll find an ultra-chic mix of new local designers (Lorelei, Alisha Levine) Vogue's seasonal must-haves (Loeffler Randall, Geren Ford) and fashion mainstays (Stella McCartney, DVF). Do eavesdrop as you snoop the racks and get the goods on the Princesses' weekend escapades. drink La Goulue, 746 Madison Ave, 212-988-8169, www.opentable.com/rest_profile Packed with socialites and the men who buy them expensive baubles, Left Bank- inspired La Goulue is the perfect spot to rest your weary, shopped-out feet and sip on expensive (and restorative!) champagne. |