Tis the season for post-holiday travels and fulfilled New Year's resolutions to explore chic, new places. And in our eyes, there's nothing better than the ultimate spots where food meets fashion—from Queensland, Australia to Tokyo. Here's our list of the best fashion designer restaurants, clubs and coffee bars.
1) Vanitas at Palazzo Versace in Queensland: Get inside Gianni Versace's head at Vanitas in Australia. The restaurant features elegant artwork and cutlery inspired by the designer's glam aesthetic, and overlooks a beautiful pool with a tasting menu including violet gnocchi and vegetable consommé.
2) Il Ristorante at the Bulgari Hotel in Milan: Bulgari's Milanese restaurant injects the rich heritage of the Italian jewelry brand into its food—boasting a selection of 500 wines with a menu of small bites such as burrata with spinach leaves or fresh grilled octopus. The garden is a can't-miss in the warmer weather.
3) Club Cavalli in Miami: The world of Cavalli revolves around huge, tropical floral prints, sexy leathers and bold animal prints—such is the interior of the brands Miami club-meets-restaurant. The seasonally-changing menu matches the theme with offerings like a risotto with black truffle and oyster mushrooms paired with arugula and hearts of palm salad.
4) Ralph's Coffee in New York: Ralph Lauren has been in the restaurant business since 1999 in Chicago and Paris. Now comes a new coffee bar located in New York's Polo flagship. We'll be pairing our Ralph branded organic espresso with chic jodhpurs and knee-high boots in true Polo style.
5) Chanel's Beige in Tokyo: No doubt, Coco Chanel would approve of Alain Ducasse's restaurant atop the Chanel flagship in Tokyo. With panoramic views of Tokyo from seats covered in classic tweed, guests can dine on everything from beetroot salad and wild apple with pan-seared foie gras to baked hata fish with baby turnips.
6) DSquared2's Ceresio 7 in Milan: Ceresio 7 is as much about the food as it is about the architecture and interior design. The rooftop space provides a stunning 360 view of the city, surrounded by two pools with a menu that ranges from monkfish with tarragon to lobster kamut linguine.
