Spasso - Our Newest Neighbor

photos sourced urban daddy

This is Spasso, the newest addition to My West Village.

My New Year's resolution is to get back to my work out routine.  Any good work out routine includes pasta, doesn't it?  This restaurant is one I want to check out.   It opened just recently and it has already received some great publicity. It's designed by the same people that did one of our favorite places, L'Artusi and the chef, Craig Wallen is a Mario Batalio alum.   Yum!

Spasso, 551 Hudson St., at Perry St.; 212-858-3838

Life's a Cabaret - Welcome 2011!

It was one of my favorite New Year's celebrations.  We spent New Years Eve with some of our friend from the West Village.   It was a fantastic night of dinner, dancing and a very special burlesque show.

Welcome 2011 ~ I am so glad you are here.

My West Village For Rent

For the past couple of years we have noticed that many of our neighborhood stores and restaurants have closed in the West Village.  It's a sad day when your favorite Italian restaurant decides to move location.  Many of these store fronts are still for rent.

If I were a developer- I would do the following:

I would turn this into an affordable Japanese Restaurant.

and this one into the Kid's Toy Store that burned down (so sad) ...
and bring back the Biography book Store

and maybe a Chinese Noodle Shop... Momufuko Noodle Bar could you come here?

and maybe could our dentist move down here?

 

Now Hiring Ice Skating Baristas

Do you Ice Skate?  Are you looking for a  job?

The Standard Hotel is opening an Iceskating Rink and needs Baristas and Rink Staff.
I am sure you can wear a little more than the girls above.

Unfortunatly, I am not so graceful on the ice.  But I love the idea of ice skating in New York.  My sister got us into it last year.   This seems like a very fun winter activity!    Hot Chocolate anyone?

To apply: nycjobs@standardhotel.com
Check out their listing on Craig's List just posted yesterday.
THE STANDARD HOTEL NOW HIRING ICE SKATING RINK






Nanette Lepore in the West Village

Nanette Lepore is a Fashion Designer, who lives in the West Village.  Nanette's home explodes with creativity; I love the whimsey.  The old and the new, the colorful, sparkly and then just simple modern white.     She was featured in a September article in  Elle Decor.   Also take a peak at Nanette's  Spring Fashion 2011.  After the blizzard, I am so ready for Spring.


photos from elle decor

some of my favorites from her Spring Collection 2011


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Beautiful Blizzard in My West Village

There is a blizzard outside, which makes it feel warm and cozy on the inside.   What a wonderful way to end the Christmas holiday weekend.  We walked to the Gourmet Garage to pick up a few essentials to keep us going through the night.  Here are some images of the neighborhood on the way to the market .    The snow just makes the city slow down.

Christmas Dinner in the West Village

If you are having meat for Christmas dinner,  check out my favorite neighborhood butcher, Ottomanelli & Sons.   Ottomanelli & Sons has been in business for over 4 generations.   They also specialize in gamey meats such as venison.

This past weekend, we had family over to decorate our tree.  My husband's 12-pound, 5-rib beef roast took 4 hours and it was delicious.  It was the perfect meal for a cold day.  All ten of us loved it.  Thank you Ottomanelli!





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