by Jane on January 10, 2012
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Well, we can start considering January 7th a national holiday because from now on because it marks the date of one of the most anticipated births in hip-hop history. If you haven’t checked your Twitter account or listened to the news in the past couple of days, then we’ll be the ones to tell you: Music power couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z welcomed their own pint-sized diva, Blue Ivy Carter, this past Saturday night. Sorry, Suri, your relevance just plummeted…because shortly after baby Blue’s birth in New York City at Lenox Hill Hospital (where Jay-Z reportedly rented out an entire floor to ensure his growing family’s privacy), the Twittersphere exploded with congratulations from the couple’s famous friends, all wishing them and little Blue the best. And we bet some of those friends will soon be making trips to the Big Apple to visit the bouncing bundle of joy. But where are these celebs to stay? Don’t worry, Kanye, we found the perfect hotel for you. And you too, Gwyneth. We scoured the city and found hotels suited to each of the couple’s besties, no matter his or her style.
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The Standard Grill
Two hotels stand at the epicenter of the once gritty now glam Meatpacking District: Hotel Gansevoort and The Standard New York, one of the latest editions to the city’s hotel circuit. Here we highlight a few eating options in the area, be it a special dinner out or just a quick bite.
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Hotel Gansevoort
One of the great pleasures in exploring New York‘s bar scene is finding those secret gardens and back patios that make summertime drinking infinitely more enjoyable. But a little chill in the air doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time for boozing hibernation — you just have to look a little harder. (Hint: start with hotels.) With the help of heaters, warm drinks and a little creativity, these six watering holes put a wintry spin on outdoor drinking.
Plunge: The dress code and door drama at the Hotel Gansevoort‘s rooftop bar can drive casual drinkers a little batty, but it’s hard to argue with the goods at this scene-y Meatpacking District spot, namely, the glass-surrounded, 365-day-a-year heated outdoor pool, with an adjacent, uncovered rooftop area as well. 18 9th Ave. Read More »