Meatpacking District

Police Crack Down On Rowdy Meatpacking Club Crowd

www.dnainfo.com | Posted 04.27.2012

GREENWICH VILLAGE -- The stiletto-wearing crowds that teeter home from Meatpacking District clubs may soon find themselves accessorizing with handcuff...

In My Greenwich Village: The Hudson River Park and the Pipeline

Eileen Stukane | Posted 04.09.2012

Eileen Stukane

The renovation of the Meatpacking District in my Greenwich Village neighborhood has been inspirational to those of us who live here. In the past five...

PHOTOS: Designs For New Section Of HIgh Line Unveiled

AP | Posted 03.13.2012

NEW YORK -- New York City parks officials and advocates have unveiled designs for the third and final section of the High Line, an elevated stretch of...

The Blood and Beauty Of The Meatpacking District: A Story Of Change (PHOTOS)

Laura Rowley | Posted 12.27.2011

A decade ago Pamela Greene decided to take a street photography class in New York City. A former journalist, screenwriter and advertising executive, ...

The High Line, 'Make Out Park Of NYC,' Brings In The Most Tickets For Illegal Drinking

Posted 12.12.2011

The High Line has come a long way from its dilapidated railway days to receiving record $20 million donations from fancy supporters. Now it looks like...

Barry Diller And Diane von Furstenberg Give High Line $20 Million

Posted 12.27.2011

Mayor Bloomberg announced the High Line would be receiving a record $20 million gift from the Diller-von-Furstenberg Family Foundation. The generous d...

The Faithful Shopper: Faith's Top 11 for Fall 2011

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 11.19.2011

Faith Hope Consolo

The conclusion of Fashion Week truly kicks off the fall retail season, and New York has an amazing crop of new stores and designers looking to outfit us in style!

Fashion's Night Ouch?

Abe Gurko | Posted 11.11.2011

Abe Gurko

Forty percent of proceeds raised from sales (of Fashion's Night Out merchandise) will go to the New York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust. That is a good thing to know.

The Faithful Shopper -- Pop-Up RoundUp

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 09.12.2011

Faith Hope Consolo

One of the greatest surprises of summer are those little shops that literally pop up in the city, offering new and intriguing wares -- from apparel to jewelry to toys, you never know what you'll find.

NYC's Priciest Pool The Dirtiest, City's Free Pools Clean

Posted 09.10.2011

The New York Post decided to test the water at some of New York City's swimming pools and the results are sure to make a big splash. The Meatpackin...

High Line Phase Two Is OPEN

AP/The Huffington Post | LEANNE ITALIE | Posted 08.07.2011

NEW YORK — The ribbon was cut Tuesday on the long-awaited second section of the High Line, revealing a lush green lawn, prime lounging spots and a l...

Whitney Museum Starts Construction On Massive Downtown Home

Posted 07.24.2011

After years of scrapped expansion plans, the demolition of an historic pumping station and veal warehouse, and most recently, a swanky celebrity gala-...

Tenjune Owner Accused Of Harassing, Molesting Female Employees

The Huffington Post | Christopher Mathias | Posted 07.12.2011

Four bartenders at trendy Meatpacking District nightspots Tenjune and Simyone Lounge have accused owner Mark Birnbaum of begging his female employees ...

'Standard' Waitresses Say They Were Fired For Not Being Tall Enough

Posted 05.25.2011

Two cocktail waitresses from the Standard hotel claim they were fired for not being "willowy, svelte and statuesque runway models", reports the Daily ...

Now You Can Smell Like The High Line!

Racked NY | Posted 05.25.2011

Bond No.9, the perfumer known for naming their scents after various New York neighborhoods, is about to get high...lined. To accompany their High Line...

WATCH: Meatpacking District Steakhouse Makes Its Own Lady Gaga Dress for $100,000

Jonah Green | Posted 05.25.2011

Old Homestead Steakhouse has created its own version of Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress and is looking to sell the piece for $100,000. The Daily News...

House of Waris Opens Pop-Up Tea Shop

Posted 05.25.2011

You may know Waris Ahluwalla best from Wes Anderson's Darjeeling Limited, however he is also the designer behind the fine jewelry line House of Waris....

The Faithful Shopper: September Shoes

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 05.25.2011

Faith Hope Consolo

September means a lot of things to a lot of people -- the beginning of fall, back to school, football season. For me, it's time to take stock of my shoe wardrobe.

Fashion's Night In

Abe Gurko | Posted 05.25.2011

Abe Gurko

In my many years on Earth, seems to me that most presidents are out of touch with the people. Politicians are not my touchstone of reality. Shopping is.

Gansevoort Hotels Get Porsches For Guest Transportation

Posted 05.25.2011

Travelers staying at Gansevoort Hotels won't have to rely on hot, crowded subways to get around. Guests at the Meatpacking District and the new Par...

Florent, Queen of the Meat Market, on Parisians, French Fries, and Forgiveness

Louise McCready | Posted 05.25.2011

Louise McCready

2010-07-13-florent.jpg In David Sigal's new documentary, restaurateur Florent Morellet explains, "My boyfriend would attest to you that I don't really like restaurants any more."

Astoria Characters: The Man About Town

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Ruhling

Demey Partridge, the larger-than-life owner of Partridge Realty, stands out in a crowd. He's towering tall (6-foot-2), dark and gregarious, a born bon vivant.

Made in Midtown: Meet Andrew Rosen, Theory

Tom Vanderbilt | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Vanderbilt

The Design Trust for Public Space, a nonprofit devoted to improving New York City's public realm, has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America to create Made in Midtown.

Taye Diggs Reads To Dogs (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

Taye Diggs showed off his reading skills to an interesting and adorable audience of... canines. Dogs of all shapes and sizes came to listen to him...

Made in Midtown: Meet Shelly Steffee

Tom Vanderbilt | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Vanderbilt

Currently the City of New York is considering a proposal to change the zoning in the Garment District -- decisions that would transform the industry and the neighborhood.