Meatpacking District

Nestled between the West Village and Chelsea, the Meatpacking District exudes the charm of a tiny historic village with a big personality, blending its industrial past with modern chic and the energy of pop-ups! It captivates locals and tourists alike with its high-end boutiques – Hermès, Dior and Saint Laurent – and exclusive nightlife at the members-only club, Chez Margaux (the former site of my all-time-favorite Spice Market) and Le Bain at the Standard with a rooftop pool. Cultural treasures abound, from the Whitney Museum of American Art to Little Island in the Hudson, with its concrete lily pods propping up the park. Dine on the rooftop terrace of Restoration Hardware, and enjoy the views from the High Line, a scenic elevated park built on a former railway track. Sit outdoors at Pastis, to sip the best hot latte since your last visit to Paris, and after you’ve admired the daily comings-and-goings of the passersby, or daydream about your fun night on the rooftop of STK, you’ll divert your attention to the aroma coming from the ceramic plate of escargot served with warm baguette. It’s ok if you dally before visiting Chelsea’s art galleries or the West Village’s charming streets, where you’ll smile when you discover a little boutique called Lingua Franca to express yourself!