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EMM Group to open Seafood Restaurant & Lounge
EMM Group, the owners of Abe & Arthurs, SL, and Tenjune have announced that they signed a lease on a new space in the Meatpacking District, on 13th Street and 9th Avenue. The space will be turned into a 3 store, 12,000 square foot seafood restaurant and lounge, with the top floor being an enclosed roof deck. Franklin Becker of Abe & Arthurs will head the kitchen upon opening. More info from Eater here.
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Brass Monkey World Cup Block Party
Sunday, July 11th starting at 2:30pm, Brass Monkey will be holding a World Cup Block Party on Little West 12th Street, between 10th Avenue and Washington Street in honor of the World Cup Final Game. Swing by to catch the game on 2 giant outdoor screens and enjoy the festivities!
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Coming soon: Villa Pacri
Villa Pacri is about to re-establish Gansevoort Street, opening in the space that previously housed Merkato 55 initially with their ground floor cafe La Gazzetta. The name Villa Pacri comes from the "Villa" inspiration for this concept, which will be a multi (4) level space, each offering a different dinning experience and unique atmosphere; while all tying into a authentic, neighborhood Italian hospitality theme.
Opening July 1st is La Gazzetta, which is the ground floor cafe, with a take-out section of Villa Pacri. La Gazzetta will offer a casual cafe dining experience, with regional ingredients and a neighborly feel. The take-out section will offer coffee, pastries, sandwiches, as well as fine imported Italian products including cured meats, pastas, olive oil, and more. There will also be outdoor seating for warm weather.
The kitchen of Villa Pacri will be led by Executive Chef Michael Berardino, previously Chef de Cuisine of 2 years at Dell' Anima. The interior is done by award-winning French architect Cyril Durand Behar, and La Gazzetta features an amazing centerpiece chandelier composed of 300 wine glasses.
Villa Pacri - 55 Gansevoort Street - (212) 924-5559 - villapacri.com
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Standard Hotel roof
The rooftop of The Standard, New York is complete and soft opening this week. The rooftop and the pool-bar on the opposite side of the 18th floor from the Boom Boom Room will be called "Le Bain", which is French for the bath. Images courtesy of Urban Daddy here.
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NYC Wine and Food Festival Tickets on sale
Tickets for the 2010 NYC Wine and Food Festival are on sale starting today, June 21st. The NYC Wine and Food Festival is from October 7-10th 2010, featuring the Meatpacking District as a host neighborhood. Get tickets for events like the neighborhood-wide wine and food tasting "Meatpacking Uncorked presented by the Corcoran Group", "The Lobster Place presents the Oyster Bash at The Standard, New York", or "Debragga at Dusk" featuring Daniel Boulud and Tom Colicchio among others.
All proceeds from tickets for these events go to the charities Share our Strength and Food Bank for New York City.
Get your tickets here.
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People's Pops
People's Pops, the new organic snow cone and ice-pop stand in Chelsea Market's new enclave of small shops (including Lucy's Whey and Jacques Torres) has been getting lots of press recently. Snow cones using organic and natural flavoring are becoming more popular all across America. Check out their write up in DNA Info here, and a feature in last weeks NY Times Dining section here.
Image courtesy of People's Pops.
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NY Times on the downtown whitney's progress
The NY Times has been given a thorough update on the design of the new Whitney Museum, to be built on Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District. In hard times for fundraising, the Whitney currently has an advantage with low building costs, and is rushing forward in their process to build the new museum. Renzo Piano, the architect of the new museum is altering the design of the building to cut costs, while trying to meet immense expectations left from the Whitney's original Madison Avenue building's design.
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High Line Phase 2 Progress
Curbed NY has a major update on the progress of phase 2 of the High Line Park construction, spanning from 20th Street to 30th Street along 10th Avenue. The second section of the park is expected to be open halfway through 2011, check out the update and photo's here.
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Ted Baker coming to the MPD
Crain's New York reports that Ted Baker, the British clothing line, has leased space in the Meatpacking District on Little West 12th Street. This will be Ted Baker's second NYC location, and is expected to open as early as September. Check out the article here.
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InterActive Music NY
Monday June 21st, experience Interactive Music NY in the Meatpacking District, part of the city-wide Make Music New York Festival. All along 9th Avenue in the Meatpacking District, from Gansevoort Street to 14th Street, experience live performances, outdoor installations, and interactive musical demonstrations.
Check out the website and the Facebook page.
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"Jade" at RdV.
Wednesday June 16th, there will be a listening party and social gathering at RdV. for recording artist "Jade", from 8-11pm. Complimentary cocktails from 8-9pm, this event will have live music, dj's, and is sponsored by Time Out New York, Hennessy Black, and Suite903 media.
RdV. is located at 409 West 13th Street in the Meatpacking District.
RSVP: scottontherocksnyc@gmail.com - Facebook Event
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Earnest Sewn Sale
Next week, starting on Tuesday June 15th, all Earnest Sewn stores will be having an end of season sale on all sportswear, with discounts of 30-40% off. Earnest Sewn in the Meatpacking District is located at 821 Washington Street, above Gansevoort Street.
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Sephora in the MPD
Yesterday it was announced that Sephora has signed a lease for a new store in the Meatpacking District, at 21-27 Ninth Avenue. The store will be positioned across the street from the Hotel Gansevoort as well as Spice Market, and Sephora is planning for this to be a more luxurious version of the fragrance and makeup store, with a new format and longer hours. More info from NBC NY here.
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2010 World Cup at the Brass Monkey
The Brass Monkey has announced that they are the "2010 World Cup Headquarters". All World Cup games will be airing live at the Brass Monkey from June 11th to July 11th, which has 2 floors of bars, a roof deck, and great BBQ food.
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The Whitney Museum Downtown
Announced last month on the 25th, The Whitney Museum of American Art has agreed to start construction on their new museum to be built on Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District. Construction for the new 195,000 square foot building will be complete in 2015, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art will expand into the Whitney's current Madison Avenue residence. Check out the NY Times article here.
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Anders Larson-Toich Foundation Fundraiser
Thursday, June 10th is the second annual benefit fundraiser to help aid young cancer patients enjoy their lives and future's.
Enjoy art by 35+ artists, free beverages, live music, and a raffle to help benefit a worthwhile cause. Located at 169 10th Avenue and 20th Street, right up 10th Avenue from the Meatpacking District.
For more info: ALT Foundation
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Shelly Steffee Sample Sale
Shelly Steffee is having a 4 day sample sale, starting this Thursday, June 3rd going through Sunday June 6th.
Receive discounts far below retail prices, with items starting at $15.
Come check it out at the Shelly Steffee flagship store, at 34 Gansevoort Street.
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