Murray’s flagship store on Bleecker Street features a rotating selection of 300 cheeses from all over the world. Take a peak into the subterranean cheese caves where we age and ripen our growing collection. Bleecker Street is also home to Murray’s Melts, our grilled cheese counter.
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Make a day out of shopping in the West Village
The upscale shopping in Uptown’s West Village offers a blend of boutiques and national brand stores to the tune of Ann Taylor and Banana Republic. In an afternoon of store-hopping, shoppers can come home with anything from artisan handmade accessories or a pair of cowboy boots to business attire and a bottle of wine. The West Village also has a variety of eateries to refuel after a day of hard shopping, as well as a few watering holes and the Magnolia Theater if an indie film strikes your fancy after all that shopping. A few excellent shops to stop into are Carito Caro, Cowboy Cool, Pitaya, and Club Monaco opens for Fall 2011.
WestWay – a fun ‘den of sin’
If you take out the professional go-go dancers, and bring in New York’s downtown crowd you get the new West Way. Formerly a gentleman’s club and located just off the West Side Highway, West Way still feels like a little ‘den of sin’. It was strange, but definitely fun to see such a hipster, young and fashionable crowd in this venue with glittery walls, windowless rooms, and 80s remixed music. The place is spacious, with various rooms, disco lights, a huge D.J. boot, gteat beats, and a fantastic energy. Even though it is in the West Village, there is nothing conservative about this place: everyone is there to have fun, and they certainly know how to.
75 Clarkson Street | New York City
(212) 620-0101
The Famous Waverly Inn
The Waverly Inn is a classic. If you manage to play your best cards, and get a table, you will feel part of an exclusive dinning club. No matter when you go, you will most likely be sited next to a celebrity, best-selling author or top-model. The décor is beautiful, cozy, with a lot of wood, chandeliers, fireplace, and paintings which create the atmosphere of a townhouse inhabited by English aristocrats. The food is outstanding, and the service is great. They also promise to use “local and organic” ingredients, whenever it is possible. Many consider The Waverly Inn pricey; however, for such a selective dining experience, it is certainly worth it.
16 Bank St
New York, 10014
(917) 828-1154
Extra Virgin – Extra Good Food and Charm
Extra Virgin is no longer a secret for the residents of the West Village. In fact, it is one of the most popular brunch places in Manhattan. Extra Virgin feels very low key, with its exposed brick walls, wooden tables, and friendly staff, however the food is just as good as in any up-scale restaurant. They change their menu frequently, and they always offer
inventive Mediterranean dishes. I simply love their roasted chicken and the delicious artichokes Provençal. The place is always crowded, but if you are lucky to get a table outside, you will get a good feeling of the life in the popular West Village. The restaurant is on the corner of West 4th street and Perry street, one of the most charming blocks in New York City.
259 W 4th St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-9359
Christian Louboutin – because your feet are worth it!
It is said that every woman needs a little black dress. True! However, I would like to add: every woman needs a pair of Louboutin…or more. Christian Loubutin – the God of all shoes and spoiled legs, no longer needs my modest introduction. This is simply an anthem for the high-heels which can make even my legs look fabulous. Being recognized as the high-end shoe designer who brought stilettos back into fashion, Christian Loubutin is probably one of those brands which will never die. Therefore, despite their outrageous price, every pair of Louboutins can be seen as a smart investment. In New York City, there are two stores – one on Madison, and a very chic one at 59 Horatio, in the West Village. At both locations you will find a friendly staff, and a variety of perfect stilettos.
Start the summer in style with Cynthia Rowley
If you are strolling around the West Village one of these hot days, don’t hesitate to stop by one of my favorite stores in New York City: Cynthia Rowley, for a refreshing shopping experience. This charming store is located in the West Village, on Bleecker and Perry. What I found impressing when visiting Cynthia Rowley for the first time is that they are manufacturing some of their clothing in a unit just above the store. Cynthia’s dresses (what she mostly focuses on) are vibrantly colored, summery, fun, and made out of easy, comfortable fabrics. You can also find a wide selection of hip, colorful accessories. In a couple of words: everything you need to start this summer in style.
Keste is Neapolitan for “This Is It”
San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella flash-frozen in Campagna, Italy before shipping to New York, sea salt, volcanic stone heated to one thousand degrees: these are just some of the necessary ingredients for a true Italian pie at Keste Pizza & Vino. And this attention to authentic detail is working, as the newest contender for the best slice in New York, it has already ranked #1 on NY Mag’s list of NYC’s Top Pie.
Keste Pizza & Vino offers over twenty pizza pies ranging in price from $9 to $19 with striking toppings such as imported cooked ham, butternut squash cream and truffle spread. Once the order is placed and the toppings are spread over the dough, pizzas cook in just one minute thanks to the thousand degree oven.
Chef-owner Roberto Caporuscio is a traditionalist when it comes to making his twelve-inch Neapolitan pies. With an oven that was made by artisans flown in from Naples, Keste Pizza & Vino is the newest contender for the legendary New York slice status, even if it is through and through Italian. The name sake pie has tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugola, gran cru and extra virgin olive oil. And for the purist there is always the simple elegance and perfection that is the equally popular Margherita.
The Scoop On The Latest Fashion
Scoop’s byline is “the ultimate closet.” And how else could this – Alice & Olivia tunics, Zac Posen gowns, Tom Binns jewelry, Theory blazers, Helmut Lang tees, Marc Jacobs clutches, Vince camis, exclusive Stewart Weitzman heels and flats, Ya-Ya skirts, and Acne jeans – be described? Ultimate, for starters, because that’s just the women’s section. The men’s, kid’s, and home sections mea
sure up accordingly with brands like DSquared and Chip & Pepper.
For one-stop fashion shopping there are three Scoop locations in New York City to chose from. The SoHo Scoop, which is aptly referred to as the Mega-Scoop, is where you will find current runway trends and staples alike from every hip designer you’ve ever lusted over. Translation: this store is huge and has it all. The West Village Scoop houses a concept store that is referred to as “the ultimate attic” and tends more towards Ileana Makri jewelry, Havaiana flip-flops, and Freecity hoodies. And for uptowners, well, there’s the uptown Scoop. But regardless of location, the Scoop philosophy of shopping remains the same: all the clothes and accessories are organized by trend, color, and type so that the ever time-strapped New York shopper can find exactly what they want, right along side the right pieces to compliment what they came shopping for.
Grimaldi’s: New York Style in a Southern Locale
Just east o
f the West Village, Grimaldi’s Pizza can get you in a New York state of mind; it’s the closest thing you’ll find to New York style pizza this far south. The coal-fired brick oven pizza is cooked until the crust is delightfully crisp, and everything is homemade or shipped from back east.
With a range of toppings including jalapenos, artichokes and good old pepperoni, you can’t go wrong adorning your pie. Tomato Basil pizza comes highly recommended, as well as the nice selection of beer and wine. If weather permits, enjoy your meal outside and drink a bottle of wine from the Cork wine bar next door. With traditional Italian decor and Rat Pack music playing overhead, you just might forget you aren’t dining in the Big Apple.
Find Beauty Beneath at Trousseau
Le Mystere. Roberto Cavalli. Cosabella. They’re all famous brands of opulent, sexy lingerie that can make anyone feel like a goddess. Trousseau in the West Village carries some of the finest lingerie brands in one convenient location. If you are looking to inspire a romantic evening or find bridal selections that will create a lasting impression, this boutique has it all.
Besides the much-needed professional bra fitting and undergarment staples, Trousseau also offers comfy lounge-wear and t-shirts for those times when you want to take a break from the sexier fare, but still look and feel pretty. Hollywood Fashion Tape and Nippets are helpful tricks of the trade used by celebrities, which are also best sellers here in Dallas. Before you plan that next special night, take a detour from typical mall shopping and visit Trousseau- you won’t be disappointed, and neither will your sweetheart.