VB Neighborhoods

Insider Guides

05/14/2021

Don't just shop your own backyard, explore it too. Here, our team of in-the-know locals share their favorite haunts for each VB Neighborhood.

SOUTHAMPTON

Best Eats:
Le Bilboquet. The Crow's Nest. And Gosman's Dock for lobster with kids.

Best To-Do:
Surfing off Road D in Southampton is a ritual. And Flying Point Surf School is the OG surf school—ask for Java!

Best Family Outing:
Every Labor Day Weekend, Southampton hosts one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast, with over 100 Native American arts, crafts and food from all over the country. Learn more here!

From left: Surf day with Veronica Miele Beard and family and Road D beach

Nantucket

Best Exploring:
Cliff Road for a walk or bike ride.

Best Eats:
Chanticleer, Oran Mor, The Galley, Greydon House, Black-Eyed Susan’s and Lemon Press.

Best Shopping:
For clothes—Erica Wilson, Serenella, Gypsy and Current Vintage. And for home and decor: Nantucket House Antiques, John Rugge Shop, Janis Aldridge and Bodega.

— Veronica Swanson Beard

From left: Beach dining at the Galley, via Summer Wing, and Veronica Swanson Beard

SHOP NOW:
The Jesila Dress

Miami

Best Exploring: Wynwood
I like the hidden corners of Wynwood. To walk around the bars and explore. I also love long bike rides.

Best Eats: Mandolin
My favorite place is Mandolin, but it’s not so secret anymore…

— Martha Graeff @marthagraeff

From left: Mandolin bistro in Miami's Design District and Martha Graeff, poolside

SHOP THE LOOK:
Rocci Embellished Jacket
Mahary Tie-Waist Pant

Los Angeles

Best Self-Care: The Self-Realization Center

Best Eats: Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel and Shoop's Delicatessen

Best Shopping: Palisades Village
And the Veronica Beard store there!

— Elisabeth Rohm @elisabethrohm

From left: Elisabeth Rohm and the famed Beverly Hills Hotel

SHOP THE LOOK:
Tanay Batik-Print Jumpsuit

Chicago

Best Self-Care: Biân
It’s a new membership-based wellness center that has a health club, spa, restaurant and a music room. They also feature live music themes throughout the week.

Best Eats: Le Colonial
It’s one my favorite restaurants in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. It has the best tuna tartare in the city. And it’s just a few blocks away from the new Veronica Beard boutique!

Best Pick-Me-Up: Sawada Coffee
The best matcha lattes in town. The military is my favorite—it’s the perfect blend of matcha, espresso and cocoa.

— Ceta Walters @clarkandstone

From left: Chicago's Le Colonial and Ceta Walters at VB Chicago (11 E Walton Street)

SHOP THE LOOK:
Rocci Embellished Jacket
Mahary Tie-Waist Pant

San Francisco

Best View: Land's End Labyrinth

Best Drinks: Peacekeeper
A chic bar with an open roof and gorgeous greenery, with the most amazing unique craft cocktails.

Best Eats: Sushi Zone
A very small hidden gem that has epic sushi!

Best Eats 2: Swan Oyster Depot
Another tiny gem that has a huge line out the door every single day for lunch. Get there early to grab your bar stool. The food is just amazing.

— Veronica Levy @lombardandfifth

From left: Veronica Levy and the Labyrinth at Lands End park

SHOP THE LOOK:
Danica Cover-Up Dress

Washington D.C.

Best Eats: Reverie
A Michelin Plate restaurant that has a very under-the-radar vibe. The first time we tried to go, we couldn't find the entrance right away!

Best View: Key Bridge Boathouse
There's a spot right above the Key Bridge Boathouse that has a great view of the Potomac River and lots of graffiti for a photo op. You can get to it from climbing up a set of stone staircase off Water Street. The cliff is not gated, so don't take kids up there!

Best Unexpected View: Exorcist Stairs
Another spot well known to locals but perhaps not to out-of-towners is the Exorcist Stairs—it's where the final scene between the priest and the demon was shot for the horror film.

— Anchyi Wei @anchyi

From left: Anchyi Wei at VB Georgetown (1254 Wisconsin Avenue NW) and the famed Exorcist Stairs

SHOP THE LOOK
Saera Floral Minidress
Nisha Boyfriend Dickey Jacket

Houston

Best Eats: Loch Bar
Love the Cajun-style food, oysters and gumbo!

Best Sweets: Amorino
Best gelato in town and, if you are dairy-free, it's a must as they have several options!

Best Night Out: Ipic Theater
Catch a movie and then head up to the bar for drinks!

— Shay Moné @shaymone

From left: Loch Bar and Shay Moné at VB Houston (444 Westheimer Road)

SHOP THE LOOK:
Positano Dress
Galoma Heel Sandal

New York: Uptown

Best Self-Care: Georgia Louise Atelier
Zen. It's heaven here.

Best Books: Albertine Bookstore
Located in the French Embassy, it looks imposing from the outside, like you can't bust in. But you can! There's a fabulous bookstore inside.

— Jill Kargman @jillkargman

From left: Jill Kargman at VB Madison (988 Madison Avenue) and Albertine Bookstore

SHOP THE LOOK:
Trina Dress

Best Exploring: Central Park
I love to walk with my dog Magnolia up Madison Avenue to 72nd street. I love window shopping at all the beautiful stores. I stop and get a coffee at Ralph’s coffee. Then we walk into the 72nd street entrance at Central Park. There are beautiful flowers on the way to the East Green lawn. There is sometimes a jazz band playing that I stop and listen to. During the spring the cherry blossom and magnolia trees are to die for on the East Green lawn. It’s a perfect spot for reading or meditating.

— Michelle Madonna Charles @michelle.madonna