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Happy 2nd Birthday to Bagatelle
Thanks to Urban Daddy's "Weekender" schedule, we are proud to say that Bagatelle, the brunch champion, is turning 2 years old today. The full on celebration starts at 7:30pm, offering Gnocchi with black truffle pesto for the occasion. Be sure to stop by, 409 West 13th Street.
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Vogue on Mac & Milk
Vogue has put out a nice little article about Mac & Milk, why designers are going there, and why the collaboration works so good. Check the article out here.
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Calvin Klein's Fashion Week wrap party
Calvin Klein ended fashion week with a much tweeted about party-- filled with celebs, fire places, and drinks. The party took place in the MPD in the "Robert Isabell building", which the event planner built before his death. Check out BizBash's great pics here.
Photo: Billy Farrell/PatrickMcMullan.com
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Dunhill
Dunhill set up this amazing display their new collection in this pop-up shop/ showcasing during this just past Fashion Week. Within a vacant building, they recreated an image of their London flagship using cut aluminum panels. Coverage and pics from The Cool Hunter here.
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Supreme shopping
Pierre Supreme has just opened this very cool new house-wares and accessories store, fittingly named "La Maison Supreme". We stopped in a week ago to check it out-- tons of soaps, cool frames, bedding, dishes, and more. The concept of the store is influenced from his studies, travels, and his Aunt's parfumerie and fathers' antique store he spent time in as a child. Check out the pictures, and be sure to stop in if you're looking for something for your house, or a gift. The store is located at 617 Hudson Street and is open daily.
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McQueen to remain in the neighborhood
Parent company PPR of the Alexander McQueen label made a statement that they promise to continue the legacy of the designer. The label will continue, and stay true to its roots. The flagship store on 14th Street in the MPD will also remain. NY Times coverage here.
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Dickson's Farmstand for Lunch!
Dickson's Farmstand Meats opened this winter in Chelsea Market as a boutique, locally sourced butcher shop, and has not disappointed one bit. My dad buys whole chickens there, they make amazing dinners.
Now, Dickson's is open for lunch-- serving butcher shop sandwiches with top notch ingredients and bread sourced from Chelsea Markets own, Amy's Bread. Check out Grub Street's coverage here (with pics).
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The food of fashion week
We all know that Milk Studios did an amazing job with their 32 shows this season, but equally inspiring is what they did to feed all those editors, celebs, and designers in the building all week. Milk imported Montauk's Surf Lodge to their 8th floor, which included Surf Lodge's Sam Talbot in the kitchen, and a bar stocked with Belvedere and Cafe Bustelo coffee. Check out the great pictures here, courtesy of Luxist.
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Mr. Brainash: Interviewed
BlackBook has posted a great interview with the mysterious, nuvo-pop artist Mr. Brainwash. His exhibit, Icons: Part One is still up at 415 West 13th Street, on the first floor of the Bumble & bumble building. I highly advise all to go see it.
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Abe Gurko on celebrities at Fashion Week
Our wonderful friend and loyal MPD patron Abe Gurko of "I Mean What?!?" is quoted today on Page Six as the go to guy on front row celebrities during Fashion Week.
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Dos Caminos coming to the MPD
Vento has closed this past Sunday, and is making way for the Meatpacking location of Dos Caminos. The new restaurant will be open at the end of April. Details here.
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The new gift shop at the Standard, New York
The new gift shop at the Standard, New York hotel is now open, with all sorts of designer goodies. Be sure to check it out on the first floor of the hotel, right past the elevators. Check out Cool Hunting's great pictures of it here.
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I Mean What on Mac & Milk
Our dear friend, I Mean What?!? has just posted this interview of Rassi at Milk Studios on his site. Great interview about the neighborhood and the Mac & Milk fashion shows.
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Icons by Mr. Brainwash
Last night was the private opening for the Mr. Brainwash exhibit, "Icons" at 415 West 13th Street in the MPD-- on the first floor of the Bumble & bumble building. The exhibit opens to the public on February 14th at 3pm.
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R.I.P. Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen, an amazing presence in the fashion industry and the Meatpacking District was found dead Thursday, Feb 11th. NY Times obit here.
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The evolution of the Meatpacking District
Great article from the Feb. 11th issue of amNY on the Meatpacking District. Check it out here.
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Snow day in the MPD
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Mac & Milk
The Observer covers the move of fashion shows to Milk Studios in the MPD-- Milk will host 32 shows this season. Read the article here.
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Levi's to open up in the Meatpacking District
Levi's announces that they will open a ground floor retail store at 414 West 14th Street. The store is expected to open in Fall 2010. Get more info here.
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Crains NY on fashion in the Meatpacking District
Crains NY published a story this week about the high fashion retailers and showrooms in the Meatpacking District, as well as the future of Fashion Week. Annie Washburn of the Meatpacking District Initiative is quoted here.
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