Where in the World : New York Story

RR collections are inspired with the involvement of beautiful bright young things across many parts of the world.   Their experiences and lives add to the texture of everything we create.   Melanie in NY is launching our first ‘ Where in the World ‘ story. Mel, is an Aussie girl, with a Greencard, now living in Downtown Manhattan.  She is our US Sales Mgr and has hosted appointments over NY fashion wk with retailers, bloggers and media.  Cross your fingers and watch this space ! Here are her highlights and NY Loves – part 1.

RESTAURANTS

Freemans – Rustic American. Hidden down an alley way on the lwr East Side.

Beauty and Essex – Modern American. Glamorous 60s inspired restaurant/bar hidden behind a pawn shop.

Pastis – A NYC institution in the meatpacking district.

BARS

Please don’t Tell – Speakeasies are a throw back from the prohibition days in the US and are the small hidden bard behind nondescript doors & usually in basements. This bar is on my street in the East village. You enter through a hot dog shop and then step into an English phone booth hidden around the corner. You pick up the phone and dial. The door opens and you are let into a tiny but gorgeous bar, which serves amazing cocktails.

Boom Boom Boom – Bar and club on top of the Standard Hotel, Meatpacking District. Sweeping views of Manhattan and always busy.

Chloe 81 – Another hidden basement speakeasy on the lower East Side. French bistro style with a very cool crowd.