Showing posts with label meatpacking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meatpacking. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Hottest Rental

Do you always find yourself in the Meatpacking District? Shopping at DVF and Jeffrey's, brunching at Pastis, eating dinner on the SoHo House roof, and dancing at Bijoux... Be steps from it all, at the Caledonia.

The Caledonia is a new Related building on 17th Street between 9th and 10th Avenue. The building is comprised mostly of condos, but there are an exclusive set of rentals available from studios to 3 bedrooms. Since the building is condo, the finishes are better than the typical luxury rental in NYC. With fabulous gourmet kitchens and spa-like bathrooms, you will never want to leave. The building also has its own Equinox (membership comes with the rental!), landscaped roof terrace overlooking the Hudson River, and direct access to the High Line. In addition to the building’s fantastic amenities, its location among NYC’s best shopping and restaurants can’t be beat.

Contact me before they are rented. For more information…
jireland@coregroupnyc.com
This is the ideal rental location for many, but I am still searching...

Friday, September 5, 2008

Need a ressie in the Meatpacking District?

The Meatpacking District has turned into a meat market. Although there are so many places to go out down there, it is hard to say no. I always have a hard time finding a restaurant that can take last minute reservations. Pastis laughs in my face, Merkato 55 is booked, and Spotted Pig would prefer me to stand for 5 hours before I get a table. Can't a girl and her friend have a nice civilized dinner before they tear up the town. Enter, Fig and Olive.Located on 13th Street between 9th Avenue and Washington Street, this Mediterranean eatery revolves around olive oil (please don't say EVOO). The 5,000 square foot space has white walls covered in candles. The space is large, meaning you will get a table, but the candles add warmth and intimacy. Enough about the decor, let's get to the good stuff, FOOD! Start with some tapas for the table. Olives, cheeses, charcuterie, crostini, or any of their 4 carpaccio dishes. My two favorites are the yellow fin tuna carpaccio (with 18 year balsamic vinegar, sesame oil cilantro arugula, lemon, and marcona almonds) and the jamon serrano carpaccio (with figs, warm goat cheese, sherry vinegar, and Aguibal Arbequina Olive Oil). Grilled meats and fishes top off this healthy menu. A little wine and you are ready for a night on the town. It's the perfect meal, but I am still searching...

Fig & Olive
420 West 13th Street
Between Ninth Ave. & Washington St.
(212) 924-1200
For reservations, check out http://www.opentable.com/