Vera Wang's Ice Skating Lesson
Dec 20 2011 / by stan d'arde
Whenever I lace up my skates and hit the ice on the rink at The Standard, New York, I like to channel the skating greats in order to help motivate me…Boitano, Yamaguchi, Hamilton, Kerrigan. Oh wait…scratch that last one…I like my knees too much. Maybe I’ll go with Harding instead. ANYWAY… The other day, one of skating’s (and fashion’s)...
It's Hot Toddy Time!
Dec 13 2011
There are only 3 things that make the Winter cold not only tolerable, but, dare we say, enjoyable? One is a good fireplace. Two is ice skating. Three is none other than the classic “Hot Toddy” drink. Old wives tales claim it’s good for flus and colds, but we think it’s just an all around amazing cocktail. If you’re not able to make it to our Kaffeeklatsch at...
Ice Skating in LA
Dec 09 2011
The Standard, New York, may have a skating rink right in front of the building but our Los Angeles hotels have something to offer that New York will never have – ice skating in 75 degree weather! That’s right, every winter public ice skating rinks pop up around Los Angeles and there’s just something to be said for throwing on some shorts, hitting the ice, and perfecting your...
The Standard Ice Rink is Back!
Nov 18 2011 / by stan d'arde
As the last few leaves make it off the trees, we bring you the most anticipated winter treat: The Standard Ice Rink! The recent mild weather threw us for a loop, but the autumn chill has arrived and we’re gearing up to open Monday (though we try, we can’t fully control the temperatures so follow @standardny to get official word on when the rink doors open). Yes, that’s right...
What The Puck?!
Feb 18 2011 / by stan d'arde
We just can’t keep up with ourselves over here at The Standard, New York! Ain’t nobody gonna breaka our stride. Ain’t nobody gonna hold us down. Oh no! We got to keep on movin’! (For those of you who didn’t get that, it was a Matthew Wilder reference. Click for yourselves.) This Saturday, February 5th, we are VERY excited to...
Elise Overland's Ice Skating Spectacular with Johnny Weir
Feb 14 2011
Over the years, I have seen many a fashion spectacle. From a CHANEL show in LA where models were brought down the runway on private jets to a Y-3 show in NY where the Hudson River was lit up via light sculptures floating on barges in the background, but never before have I seen an ice skating spectacle like this one. On Saturday night, Elise Overland presented her Fall Winter 2011...
Steak and Skate - Catherine Despont
Jan 20 2011 / by team thread
I visited The Standard Grill recently, and sat in back at the chef’s counter. Tiny bursts of flames were flaring around extravagant cuts of beef. Layers of winter clothes came off. I ordered a dirty martini and watched the steaks get thumbed and prodded by the expert fingers of the grill cook. He must have a girlfriend, I thought. And at home, late at night, his hands must press her...
Jan 20 2011
Ice Skating lessons now available every Saturday at The Standard, New York. Just call (212) 784 5516 to make your reservation.
Whipping 9 Year Olds On Ice
Jan 08 2011 / by stan d'arde
We’ve been obsessed with the ice skating rink at The Standard, New York. Everything we do is on ice. We email on ice. We tweet on ice. We take our morning double espresso on ice. The only think we haven’t done on ice is whip our hair back and forth, but now, gorgeous little Starr Andrews is showing us how. In this video, Andrews is giving her best Willow Smith while...
In Unrelated Ice Skating News...
Jan 04 2011 / by stan d'arde
I know I have been going on and on about our dramatic Standard ice skating rink, but this kind of skating drama is not for the faint of heart. According to Gawker, a Swedish couple was long-distance ice skating on the frozen sea (?!?!?) when a boat when by and broke up their never ending “rink”. Trapped on an ice floe, the woman called S.O.S. on her cell...
Skating With The REAL Stans, I mean, Stars
Dec 22 2010 / by stan d'arde
Ever since we opened softly our skating rink this past weekend, I haven’t been able to feel my frozen toes. I have been giving you some crazy Stan D’oitano moves coupled with a Tonya Harding triple axel and a Nancy Kerrigan lead pipe pirouette. Ouch. My knees already hurt just thinking about it. ANYSKATE….I’ve been shredding the ice for four days now, and I have...
Peppermint Patty Skates Her Heart Out
Dec 16 2010 / by stan d'arde
In honor of The Standard, New York’s new ice skating rink, a loyal Standard Culture fan, @RunWithJo, sent in this vintage Peanuts clip depicting the trials and tribulations of Peppermint Patty as she awaits her moment on the ice in the face of sure disaster. But we learn that, with the support of her friends, she is capable of anything. So stop complaining about not knowing how to...
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