Field Study

This past weekend was great...
The weather played its roll and finally gave me some time to enjoy what New York City had to offer. I had so many things I wanted to see and do. I gathered together a few key essentials and was on my way.
I had planned to check out Design and Agents trade show in Chelsea before week's end. While in the area I decided to knock out some much needed shopping. Since my last Comme des Garçons "Play" purchase, I have been obsessing over their trench coat. Bad news, what seemed to be cotton online was actually made from nylon(plotting on blue tench now). Unfortunate, I walked a few doors down to Balenciaga to check out the newest collection of bags i.e. "Twiggy" bag(right, Side Note: Their mens collection is really good for spring WOW!!* I'll get back to men's Balenciaga later date).

After a few spots, I proceeded up to west 26th Street to check out D&A. I have been to D&A a couple of times but for me this one was quite slow. Didn't matter, I only wanted to check out Development by Erica Davies and Epice. For those unfamiliar with Development think "LA version of Philip Lim"(Side Note: Philip Lim was creative designer for Development previously). Not taking anything away from current creative designer Erica Davies. Her tenures at Marc Jacobs Two C Japanese line and MaxMara shows in her current designs: very clean, crisp seasonal colors at times, and extremely nice draping . As for Epice, they could have won best in show if you considered buyer traffic. Their 2 person staff was constantly busy(sorry no pics) but good women accessory line made in Paris, definitely worth checking out..

After D&A, I was slightly famished so we journeyed along the west side for food. Since my 60657 days, I have developed this appreciation for interior design(ola Chels!!) and architecture. 100 11th has to be the coolest apartment fusion " George Jetson-ish" I have every seen.

We finally settled at Bourbon Street Southern Gourmet Pantry for some good down-home cooking. I'm from Texas, so claims of good chicken or BBQ is quite comical to me but this place is official. The serving are on-point and the location makes it perfect for nice sunny days with friends. The only temporary problem is they have no liquor license(you can't even BYOB!!!) If this issue doesn't deter you, come with an appetite!!! I heard their pastries are unparalleled.
529 Hudson St (between 10th St & Charles St)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 337-0988
(No online menu or web page)

After grubbing, we walked over to west-side gem, 192 Books. Simply a dope book store. Even if your not into reading, I guarantee you will leave with/wanting a few hard and soft covers.

At this point my day was great and i was feeling fine. I remembered the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies (CMPS, 16 west 10th) was doing their annual spring show so we walked a few blocks over to check out the art. A rather small showing but the view was amazing. Paul Jensen's "Punchbowl"(48"x 72", $4600) was my favorite piece there.

En route to the east-side homebase, we ran into another art show at renowned Pen & Brush gallery. The show was closing at 5pm and the time was around 4:30pm. The atomosphere was quite chill so we glanced around & enjoyed some Pinot. My favorites were "Garifuna Hut" by Deborah Cloyed(middle) & "Medals" by Angela Jimenez(right)


Ice Cube said it best......