Meatpacking District News

In 2009, New York went Dutch . One hundred years ago, the city threw an elaborate party, the self-important, historically aware and undeniably prideful Hudson-Fulton Celebration, honoring the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson sailing into New York harbor and Robert Fulton's invention of the steamship.

Michael Shvo celebrated his birthday at Abe & Arthur's restaurant , with Elie Tahari vice president Rory Tahari and restaurateur Daniel Boulud in attendance Marketing wunderkind Michael Shvo, who has been off the radar for a while, celebrated his 37th birthday at Abe & Arthur's restaurant last night with a party of 15 including real estate ...

Abe & Arthura s is what happens when successful New York club owners open a restaurant.

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UP The grand opening of Target's holiday pop-up in the Meatpacking District boasts more than a few reasons to endure the early morning cold weather and lines -- namely, Rachel Bilson and Rodarte for Target.

Target to Go opens Friday under the High Line on Washington St. Since Target founded the pop-up store craze in 2002, every retail Dick, Jane and Harry has come out with his or her own.

This is by far my favorite Christmas window this year. In New York, holiday displays are taken very seriously by department stores like Macys, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdale's and Barneys.

The city is forever changing. But one thing we can be sure of is that there will always be some great new place to eat around the corner.

Where to party pre- and post-turkey in New York City, whether you're stuck in the city or the city IS home Metromix November 19, 2009 Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, but it's also an excuse to go out and drink with old friends, go out and drink with new friends, or just go all out on a weekday, 'cause it's not a weekday, really.

Once a disused railroad that ran 30 feet above the New York streets, the High Line has been transformed into an extraordinary urban park Guy Martin A dramatic view of the High Line, on the corner of Gansevoort Street and Washington Street.

Hard times have taken a bite out of the Big Apple's skyscraper-high hotel rates.

In the midst of Eater's weekend coverage of the New York City Wine & Food Festival from the Meatpacking District's Standard Hotel , dashing superhero Andr Balazs offered to take us on a tour of his baby, which hasn't quite lost that new hotel smell.

You would like to think that you are in your prime. Fulfilling job. Cute kids. Being carded at the corner market - for cigarettes.

NEW YORK CITY a ' New York City is filled with hidden urban treasures that often dona TMt make it into traditional travel guides.

Every week we bring you the latest news in bar openings and weekend parties, and this is the day we do it.

The High Line, built in the 1930's as an elevated freight rail system on Manhattan's West Side, has been transformed from a derelict structure into a very popular city park.

Don't fear to wander the streets: Despite a difficult past, the area's a safe and up-and-coming residential choice for Manhattan professionals, and even hosts the Clinton headquarters.

Heads turned when the late florist-turned developer Robert Isabell paid nearly $900 per buildable foot, for a two-story commercial building in the Meatpacking District, last year.

From now through 2011, more than 60 new hotels are being built in New York. Recent openings include The Smyth , Cooper Square , Stay , The Jane and The Standard .

One of New York City's favorite attractions returns to Manhattan this fall after a two-year absence.