Chic in New York: Ladurée Soho

One of the best things about Paris, besides Paris itself, is Ladurée.  While they did open a Ladurée uptown in New York, we did not have a Ladurée tea salon until this week.  It is located on West Broadway in Soho in the space formally occupied by the restaurant Barolo who had a large patio.  I couldn't quite see past the chic opening party crowd Tuesday night, but it does look like there might be some trees and outdoor space beyond the French doors in the back. Many French friends of Ladurée also came out to fete the new space including Frederic Fekkai and Giles Bensimon, as well as Jenna Lyons of J.Crew.  I highly recommend a visit the next time you're downtown.

Ladurée Soho

398 West Broadway

New York, NY 10012

646-392-7868

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Chic Shopping at Club Monaco

Club Monaco recently made a big splash with their newly redesigned lower Fifth Avenue store .  Now they are rolling out the chic store design to other locations including the Soho location.  I stopped by last week to do a little shopping and ogling.  While it doesn't include a cafe, flower shop, or Strand bookstore like the other store, it's still pretty fabulous. I never understood retail stores that included cold cement floors and minimal design because it doesn't make me want to spend time in them.  On the other hand, warm and fuzzy design with lots of interior design details and interesting art makes me want to hang out longer and probably spend more money.  Oh wait, maybe that's not a good thing. 

Club Monaco 

536 Broadway

New York, NY 10012

212-941-1511

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Chic in Soho: BDDW

I happened to be in Soho Friday with my camera so I stopped by a few stores and showrooms.  I haven't been in BDDW in a while and it's clear I should stop by more often.  The furniture is always amazing but I really loved the autumn inspired wall hangings. They also seem to hold archery competitions in the showroom.  Don't see something like that very often in New York.  But more importantly, I wonder how I can get myself invited to participate. 

BDDW

5 Crosby Street

New York, NY 10013

212-625-1230

www.bddw.com

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic