NOVEMBER 10TH, 2010
In New York on a Spring 2011 buying trip for her boutique LYNNsteven,
Nicole Dennis Durnin, along with her hubby, spent a few fun-filled days
soaking in the city (with some shopping, natch). She shares her Big
Apple bites with Vitamin Daily.
stay
Ideally
located in Midtown, a stone's throw from Times Square, Madison Square
Garden and a myriad of subway stations, the brand spanking new Eventi Hotel
made for a slick yet cozy oasis in the heart of Gotham. The newest in
the Kimpton Family of boutique hotels boasts modern, spacious rooms
that provide amazing views of the Empire State Building just up the
street. Plus the complimentary daily wine reception made for a perfect
pause between our daytime exploring and after-dark adventures. From
$395 a night, www.eventihotel.com
eat
We took break from the high-end boutiques and galleries of the Meatpacking District and ducked into The Chelsea Market for lunch. Grab a spot at Cleaver Co's The Green Table
for sustainable organic fare that's fabulous from hors d'oeuvre to
dessert. Start with the Macaroni and Cheese and follow it up with the
Classic Chicken Pot Pie, but leave room for a delish Pluot Pound Cake
with Thyme Chantilly and Yellow Plum Sorbet. So good! www.chelseamarket.com and www.cleaverco.com
shop
New York is a fashion mecca and there's no shortage of unique boutiques. In Brooklyn, we found Jumelle,
a smartly curated collection of eclectic American and international
designers. I love the Moonrise Dress by Stine Goya, the funky Southwest
"Ghost Town" wrap-around print adds an unexpected twist to their
signature 3/4 sleeve dress. In keeping with the Southwest theme, a
Steve Allen Navajo jacket caught my eye with its cool hues of charcoal,
purple and blue. www.shopjumelle.com
Tucked away in the heart of Soho, Opening Ceremony
is a must-see. The mini-chain reinvents itself annually to capture the
commercial and cultural character of a visiting city or country (the
current guest is France). Collaborations with the likes of Chloë
Sevigny and Postalco make for an exciting and ever-changing experience.
I fell in love with New York line Suno which drew inspiration for their
Fall/Winter 2010 collection of bright geometric prints from East
African textiles and 1960s American interiors. www.openingceremony.us
For Nicole’s picks of NYC at night, check out the Editors’ Diary.
