Goodbye One Little West 12, Hello The Collective

The Meatpacking District's nightlife scene has undergone a revamp in the last year. Lotus was recast as Abe and Arthur's and SL, Provocateur replaced the Garden of Ono, Avenue made its splash, and the 1OAK team will open another space soon. In a bid not to be left behind, Urban Daddy discovers that the One Group has taken the space formerly known as One Little West 12th and redone it as the Collective, a place where "old and new come together to create 4 or 5 different active living/dining room spaces within the restaurant". The space was re-done by iCrave, who have handled design for most of the One Group's spaces, and used old, found and discarded items to set the vibe. The menu is heavy on the gimmicks, including entrees named for various New York neighborhoods. Do you want the Little Italy (meatballs) or the Chelsea (pan roasted snapper)? It probably depends on which of the spaces you are sitting in. The Collective opens to the public next week.
· Meatpacking's New Crazy Zone [UD]
· Meatpacking District Coverage [ ~ENY~]