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Olive and Bettes: trendy, young street wear. Great for items and accessories.

Mulberry: the iconic British maker of leather goods with style.

Jack Spade: Kate Spade’s husband features bags for men as well as shirtings and accessories.

Ralph Lauren: check out the his series of stores on Bleeker including Ralph Children.

Cynthia Rowley for Roxy: a new partnership collection of wet-suits, swimsuits, accessories, and surf-inspired clothing.

Diptyque: French collectible candles. See the posts on Color Coded Hostess gifts to read more about Diptyque’s Baies candle.

Seven for All Mankind: one of the first companies to bring premium denim to the mass market, now well known for their innovative use of fits, fabrics, and finishes.

Alex Bittar: a trend-setting jewelry designer known for his classic Lucite collection.

James Perse: great tee shirts and knitwear.

Intermix: a wide range of European and American designers along with smaller fashion-forward labels.

Rag and Bone: L.A. casual wear mixed with grunge.

Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Store: a hippier, trendier spin on Brooks Brothers classics.

Gant: timeless, preppy shirtings.

Cowgirl Bar and Restaurant: riddled with bandanas, NY grunge meets the Wild West. Iconic, has been there forever. Don’t miss the clever website to appreciate all things cowgirl.

Il Cantuccio: a Tuscan Artisan Bakery. Look out for the  focaccia called schiacciata, cookies, croissants, and fruit tarts are being baked.

McNulty’s Tea and Coffee Co, Inc. : Multi-generational and family owned since 1895. Sells loose and bagged tea from all over the world on Christopher Street. Will ship anywhere.

Westville Restaurant: one of numerous outposts in the city, sustainable food with great flavor. Eat in or take away…

Hudson Street runs between the Meatpacking District and West Village. The restaurants and shops have a true neighborhood feel.

White Horse Tavern: one of the oldest taverns in NYC. The neighborhood has changed around it many time, and it has stayed the same.

Panino Mucho Giusto: paninis, pastries, and coffees. The comfy vibe allows you to stay for hours.

Ready to Eat: neighborhood takeaway.

Philip Marie: French restaurant.

Pet Portraits by Mimi Vang Olsen: Check out of the original oils in the windows. For pet lovers only, an oil painting of a cat or dog starts at $2,500 for a canvas sized up to 30 x 40 inches.

Ports 1961: an Italian company that makes really beautiful, very tasteful fashion with a twist. High quality, high style, and very expensive.

Annelore: party dresses, twill pantsuits, and printed silk blouses by designer Juliana Cho.

Yoya: a really fresh childrenswear store. Great taste, fresh style, and quite expensive.

Charles Nolan: grown up preppy style clothing and fun accessories.

Poleci: stop in to see  a collection of luxurious fabrics accessible for today’s urban lifestyle.

Elizabeth Charles:  a lifestyle boutique bringing cutting edge designs from Australia and New Zealand to the Meatpacking District clientele.

Myers of Keswick: if you are  a British food fanatic…Walker’s Crisps, McVitie’s digestive biscuits…you’ll get your fix here. Will ship…Typhoo and PG Tips Teas as well.

Spice Market is an upscale eatery serving family-style meals. Don’t miss!

Hogs and Heifers Saloon quickly reminds us that the Meatpacking District used to be just that…before it became an upscale outdoor “mall”.

Fig & Olive Kitchen and Tasting Bar: continental food with indoor and alfresco dining.

Hotel Gansevoort: If you don’t have to pay your mortgage this month, stay here.

Pastis: the little sister to Balthlzar… If you love it there, make sure you check out Pastis.

Paradou: a small eatery worth stopping by on your way out.

The Meatpacking District is from 14st down to Little West 10^th and from Tenth Avenue to Eighth Avenue. At 14st, you will find  Jeffrey. Jeffrey has two stores: one in Atlanta and one in the Meatpacking district. Call it a mini Barneys…very edgy, very high end, and a must stop for trendy fashionistas. DVF is across the street from Jeffery, a beautiful building dedicated to the empire of DVF with retail on the first floor.Straight down from Jeffrey is Scoop  and a series of Scoop stores. Think California fashion for New Yorkers:  fun, functional, and trendy; it’s a taste of LA in the Meatpacking district. As you continue down the block, you will find stores like Earnest Sewn, Helmut Lang—a series of ultra hip, ultra cool, trendy boutiques for the person who likes to live in edgy Manhattan style. Enough shopping for a day? Be sure to check out Mr. Brainwash Presents Icons, a cool new outdoor exhibit, which re-opened on May 9th.