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Boston • Oak: This boutique is a showcase for crafty locals, who hand produce everything from lingerie to iPod cases.
• X-Hale Boutique: New boutique in Newton stocks contemporary womenswear labels like Autumn Cashmere and True Religion.
Chicago
• A Cooler Planet: This eco-lifestyle store stocks all things green: housewares, fashions, and even compost supplies.
• Cinners: A new destination for drinks also specializes in Cincinnati Chili -- a dish that words just don't do justice to.
• Veggie Bite: New takeout joint serves classic fast food designed for vegans.
Las Vegas
• Puff Lounge: Off the Strip, this new restaurant and lounge serves party people cocktails, hookahs and a hot tub 24/7.
London
• Bartique: New restaurant and bar from the owner of Eclipse serves Japanese cuisine and serious cocktails.
Los Angeles
• The Oak Room: A casual spin on the classic steakhouse opens in Pacific Palisades. It's by former mayor Richard Riordan.
• Malibu Pier Club: Beachfront bar and restaurant opened last week on the Malibu Pier.
• The Park: New American restaurant in Echo Park is now open; BYOB with no corkage fee.
• Skratch: New takeout food shop in Culver City offers made-to-order light fare for local health nuts.
• Tranquility Base: A "celestial-themed" restaurant and lounge opens on the ground floor of the Financial District's Sky Lofts.
• Vegan Village: New vegetarian restaurant specializes in soul and Mexican food.
• Vince: Luxe sportswear label opens a boutique on Robertson.
• Vinoteque: New wine bar and music venue has 500 bottles, a small plates menu, and live jazz performances.
New York
• Bar Q: Chef Anita Lo of Annisa opens a 120-seat Asian barbecue restaurant in the West Village.
• City Burger: Offering respite from McDonald's, this new burger joint opened last week in the Fashion District.
• Grove: New West Village retail shop specializes in elegant housewares and flower arrangements.
• John Varvatos: What was once CBGB's is now a retail venue for high-priced menswear.
• Monogram: Banana Republic opens a downtown boutique for its new high-end clothing line.
• Slurp: A new, slickly designed Vietnamese restaurant opens on the Lower East Side.
• Think: This West Village coffeehouse opens a new location on the Bowery for its fair-trade organic java.
• True Boutique: New boutique stocks high-end lines for every woman; the owner stocks sizes 00-16 and employs an in-house tailor for perfectly fitted garments.
San Francisco
• Mono: New restaurant serving California cuisine opens in Oakland's Jack London Square.
Seattle
• Stylus: A sophisticated salon opens in Belltown; organic products and a full bar are just a few of the perks for those who book an appointment.
Washington D.C.
• Dekka: A new design co-op supports the work of local artists, designers and musicians.
Zurich
• The Dolder Grand: After 4 years and $400 million, this five-star resort re-opens with 173 guest rooms and a new 43,000 square foot spa.
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