Boutique New York

In New York on a Spring 2011 buying trip for her boutique LYNNsteven,
Nicole Dennis Durnin, along with her hubby, spent a few fun-filled days
soaking in the city (with some shopping, natch). She shares her Big
Apple bites with Vitamin Daily.

stay
Ideally
located in Midtown, a stone’s throw from Times Square, Madison Square
Garden and myriad subway stations, the brand spanking new Eventi
Hotel made for a slick yet cozy oasis in the heart of Gotham.The
newest in the Kimpton Family of boutique hotels boasts modern, spacious
rooms that provide amazing views of the Empire State Building just up
the street.Plus the complimentary daily wine reception made for a
perfect pause between our daytime exploring and after-dark
adventures.From $395 a night, www.eventihotel.com

eat
We took break from the high-end boutiques and galleries
of the Meatpacking District and ducked into The
Chelsea Market for lunch.Grab a spot at Cleaver
Co’s The Green Table for sustainable organic fare that’s fabulous
from hors d’uvre to dessert.Start with the Macaroni and Cheese and
follow it up with the Classic Chicken Pot Pie, but leave room for a
delish Pluot Pound Cake with Thyme Chantilly and Yellow Plum Sorbet. So
good! www.chelseamarket.com
and www.cleaverco.com

shop
New York is a fashion mecca and there’s no shortage of
unique boutiques. In Brooklyn, we found
Jumelle, a smartly curated collection of eclectic American and
International designers.I love the Moonrise Dress by Stine Goya, the
funky Southwest "Ghost Town" wrap-around print adds an unexpected twist
to their signature 3/4 sleeve dress.In keeping with the Southwest theme,
a Steve Allen Navajo jacket caught my eye with its cool hues of
charcoal, purple and blue. www.shopjumelle.com

Tucked away in the heart of Soho, Opening
Ceremony is a must-see.The mini-chain reinvents itself annually to
capture the commercial and cultural character of a visiting city or
country (the current guest is France).Collaborations with the likes of
Chloë Sevigny and Postalco make for an exciting and ever-changing
experience.I fell in love with New York line Suno which drew inspiration
for their Fall/Winter 2010 collection of bright geometric prints from
East African textiles and 1960’s American interiors. www.openingceremony.us

For Nicoles picks of NYC at night, check out the Editors Diary.