It’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with Deer Dana founders, Kevin Tekinel and Dana Veraldi. This design duo has all but redefined paying homage to icons, creating sketches of cultural icons and putting them on the perfect white tee. Whether its fashion designer Olivier Theysken or rapper Rick Ross, the irrestible pieces from this line cover culture in a new way. We couldn’t help but sit down with the two designers to talk about their favorite food spots…
Name: Dana Veraldi
Occupation: Designer/Art Director, Deer Dana
Currently living in: Long Island City, Queens NYC
What you eat for lunch when doing business in…
Chelsea: City Bakery
Lower East Side: Brown
West Village: Cafe Cluny
East Village: The Smile
Soho: Jack’s Wife Freda
Brooklyn: Diner
QUEENS: LIC Market
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