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Once an industrial ghost town, the Meatpacking District is now considered one of the hottest and most fashionable neighborhoods in New York.

Taking its name from the more than two hundred slaughterhouses that occupied its buildings in the early twentieth century, the area is now home to uber-exclusive clubs where the only things getting butchered are the droves of scene-seekers being cut from the lines at the velvet ropes. Models, A-listers, Wall Street hotshots, and their entourages of wannabes all flock to the Meatpacking District, as high-end nightspots, chic hotel bars, and super-trendy restaurants dominate the landscape.

During the day, stylish shoppers can peruse the formerly dingy warehouses that have since been reshaped into designer showrooms for the likes of Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Trina Turk, Stella McCartney, and Christian Louboutin, all of whom have set up shop in this trendy quarter.

And tourists or locals in need of a break from the hustle and bustle can stroll up to The High Line, an elevated park that runs south from Chelsea, and hangs above the Meatpacking District’s cobblestone streets, snaking under the famous Standard Hotel, itself a beacon hovering over the chic neighborhood.

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CATCH Roof

Lounge / Rooftop Bar

Party Earth Review Part of EMM Group’s ever-expanding collection of high-end hotspots that include Finale, Bow, Revel, and a handful of other swanky retreats, CATCH Roof is a glass-walled lounge ... more

21 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

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The Standard Biergarten

Beer Garden / Outdoor Bar

Party Earth Review An unexpected outdoor oasis in the midst of the Meatpacking District, The Standard Biergarten – located on the street level of the trendy Standard Hotel and directly under ... more

The Standard Hotel, 848 Washington Street
New York, NY 10004

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Brass Monkey

Bar / Gastropub

Reviewed by Natalie B.

"I like the meatpacking area in New York City but this place was not very nice. It was extremely strict on ID's but the actually place is casual and la ..." more

55 Little West 12th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Simyone Lounge "SL"

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review Located in the historically hip Meatpacking District, Simyone Lounge – or “SL” as the in-crowd calls it – is a sleek and sexy hotspot popular with models, socialites, and affluent businessmen ... more

409 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014

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RdV

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review Scene followers willing to brave a stringent door policy will want to check out RdV (“rendezvous”), a hush-hush downtown hotspot that prides itself on its exclusivity. Sister club to ... more

409 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Cielo

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review An exciting dance hall that distances itself from the traditional Meatpacking mega-club template, Cielo is clearly dedicated to the rhythm and the music. A pulsating bass gets the head ... more

18 Little West 12th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Pastis

Bistro / Cocktail Bar

Reviewed by Samantha L.

"THE SCENE: Since Pastis is in the heart of the Meatpacking district it attracts a fashion forward, trendy crowd during all hours of the day. Pastis is ..." more

9 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

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Bagatelle

Bar / French Restaurant / Lounge

Party Earth Review Although it shut down back in 2011, Bagatelle resurfaced a year later, and its famed boozy brunch was born anew as if nothing had ever happened. Bagatelle 2.0 is located a couple ... more

1 Little West 12th Street
New York, NY 10014

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TOY

Asian Restaurant / Bar

Party Earth Review Futuristic, flashy, and sparkly as a fresh-cut diamond, TOY is an über-mod Sino-Japanese joint nestled in the luxury Hotel Gansevoort, promising crafted shareable plates and a clientele ... more

Hotel Gansevoort
18 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

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Kiss & Fly

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review Boasting one of the best sound systems in the Meatpacking District, Kiss & Fly is a sexy club catering to a well-heeled international clientele looking to let loose to ear-splitting ... more

409 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Provocateur

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review It may be located on the backside of the Gansevoort Hotel, but über-exclusive nightclub and lounge Provocateur might as well be on the backside of Mars considering most people’s chances ... more

18 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

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Le Bain

Lounge / Rooftop Bar

Party Earth Review Located on the eighteenth floor of the trendy Standard Hotel, Le Bain is an exclusive lounge and rooftop bar where stylish guests granted entrance can expect one of the wildest experiences ... more

The Standard Hotel
848 Washington Street
New York, NY 10004

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Top Upcoming Events in the Meatpacking District

May 2013

May 20 Mon	Deep Space Concert / DJ Event / Electronic 9:00pm Cielo	Add to Calendar
May 22 Wed	Roots Club Night / DJ Event / Dance / Hip-Hop / House / Jazz / Reggae 10:00pm Cielo Louie Vega, Kevin Hedge	Add to Calendar
May 23 Thu	Nicole Moudaber Concert / DJ Event / Electronic / House / Techno 10:00pm Cielo Nicole Moudaber	Add to Calendar
May 26 Sun	Oscar G Concert / DJ Event / DJ / DJ / Electronic / House 10:00pm Cielo Oscar G	Add to Calendar