In a fashion that’s reminiscent of the Native American belief to use every part of an animal that you consume, Marlow & Sonswants to help you honor your dinner by also offering products made from the same animal.
Located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Marlow & Sons feels diners should remember their meal forever. This is important to Kate Huling, the restaurant owner’s designer wife, because normally meals are eaten and then immediately forgotten. With the purchase of goods that last generations, Huling believes an animal’s sacrifice will no longer be dismissed.
Crafted from locally sourced, grass-fed cows and pigs, the meat will be sold in the restaurant while the hide will be tanned and then fashioned into leather goods in Midtown's Fashion District before arriving at the restaurant.
Leather products to be offered in the fall will include belts, tote-bags, footballs and wallets with prices ranging from $300-$400. Additional products made from wool or rabbit fur will eventually also be offered.
As a meat lover myself, I’m not sure how successful this idea will be. From what I’ve seen, most people do not like to be reminded of what animal they’re eating. Even more, the price tag is a little high if they want diners to purchase the products with the idea of remembering and honoring the animal. This could almost go either way. People could avoid the restaurant completely because animal rights beliefs make them too grossed out or fashionistas may adore the convenient idea of simultaneously eating while shopping for designer items. It will be interesting to see if this idea succeeds and if any competing restaurants follow suit.
Located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Marlow & Sons feels diners should remember their meal forever. This is important to Kate Huling, the restaurant owner’s designer wife, because normally meals are eaten and then immediately forgotten. With the purchase of goods that last generations, Huling believes an animal’s sacrifice will no longer be dismissed.
Crafted from locally sourced, grass-fed cows and pigs, the meat will be sold in the restaurant while the hide will be tanned and then fashioned into leather goods in Midtown's Fashion District before arriving at the restaurant.
Leather products to be offered in the fall will include belts, tote-bags, footballs and wallets with prices ranging from $300-$400. Additional products made from wool or rabbit fur will eventually also be offered.
As a meat lover myself, I’m not sure how successful this idea will be. From what I’ve seen, most people do not like to be reminded of what animal they’re eating. Even more, the price tag is a little high if they want diners to purchase the products with the idea of remembering and honoring the animal. This could almost go either way. People could avoid the restaurant completely because animal rights beliefs make them too grossed out or fashionistas may adore the convenient idea of simultaneously eating while shopping for designer items. It will be interesting to see if this idea succeeds and if any competing restaurants follow suit.