before the drinks were served to take our orders, and made sure we got out of there with 15 minutes to spare. (BTW, he’s the short guy with the Prada eyeglasses.) Some observations—the room is an interior...

Agree. It’s funky. It’s quirky. It’s perfect! I love seeing the faces on Prada'd out Gucci toting women and D&G jeans wearing guys when they first walk in. They do a survey of the room and I can see the split...

The Mall is outstanding depending on the exchange rate of the U. S. dollar. (outlets for Loro Piano, Zegna, Gucci, etc.) Prada's factory outlet at their factory is also worthwhile. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/262344?tag

, Prada, all black wearing crowd! 4. Bagu: I’ve only eaten here twice. Love the fish, hate the service. 5. Fuji-ya, Uptown: This is probably tied with Bagu. And same comment at above, love the fish, hate the service. 6. Tiger:...

of rosemary branches stacked together in a teepee over her tuna? " There was an artfully plated but indistinctive black cod eclipsed by a surplus of accessories." Since when does fish have “accessories”? And were they...

goods on the market that are all about marketing sizzle, with mark-ups of 500 to 1000% or more. That Gucci or Prada item that sells for $800 only costs $14 to make. Let the buyer decide where he wishes to throw his money....

Did you work for Miranda Priestly (or whatever the name of that Meryl Streep-y bi@tch from "The Devil wears Prada"?) Funny story and should’ve been in the movie. As a former owner, it always baffled me the few times people...

No one with good social skills would prolong a conversation about a topic that was boring the crap out of everyone. The problem is like announcing that you’re wearing Ferragamos, carrying a new Prada bag, or had your hair...