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September 30, 2005
Dave Ortiz. Dork of the Week
Dork of the Week | Dave Ortiz: This week's Dork delivers the freshest in sneaker delicacies. Dave Ortiz, owner of Dave's Quality Meat - a sneaker boutique in NY - is constantly innovating. From managing the Zoo York Skate Team, to his debut kicks with bacon colorways, to creating a store with possibly the hottest concept I've seen in a minute, there is no doubt that Dave is pursuing his passion with relentless vigor.
Dork recently caught up with homeboy to ask him the usual DoW questions. Check out the pics and words from this week's inspiration and biggest dork!
DM: What's your passion?
Passion... Wow that’s a tough one. I guess it would be to make dope products that people can buy and be happy with, but if I had to pick something I would say BMX. It was always something I loved and because of BMX I’m here today. It was what got me off the streets and into something beautiful. I think if I didn’t ride BMX I would have turned into a drug dealer that’s what was around me and the easiest way to make money.
DM: What keeps you motivated to create?
Well it’s now my JOB. You know once you open the doors you have to keep it moving. It’s a living and breathing monster that never sleeps. So I come to work everyday even on my days off like today.
DM: Who are some of your inspirations?
Willem de Kooning - great painter, Chris my partner for believing in this crazy idea for a shop, my homeboy VIPE who just got out of jail after 18 years locked up. He’s been one of the strongest men alive at least to me that is.
DM: Favorite Song?
The bed is too big without you the Police
Breaking the girl RHCP
DM: Favorite Movie?
Meatballs Bill Murray
Empire strikes Back!
DM: One thing that you can't live without?
My dog Squishy…and beer….
[Thanks Dave! You can check out Dave's Quality Meat in NY - 7 East 3rd Street | Website]
[Also look for Dave in the latest edition of Sneaker Freaker - Get it Here]
peace. taj
Posted by taj at September 30, 2005 12:42 AM
Comments
DQM is the best store for kicks in NY - period. Congrats fellas.
Posted by: gregg at September 30, 2005 09:55 AM
those bacon colorways were absolutley insane
Posted by: shawn at September 30, 2005 10:02 AM
dork you're crushin it. thanks for this interview!
Posted by: lamont money at September 30, 2005 10:21 PM
DQM is the best store in NYC.
Dave looking like Shaggy in that top flick, Mr Lover Lover!
Posted by: deezy at September 30, 2005 10:23 PM
dave, man, one of the greatest NY city fellas. good shop, great concept, good air maxes, i owe u one fella!
from barcelona
Posted by: ivan jimenez at October 1, 2005 03:23 AM
DQM "Killers" T RULZ!
tanx mayne>>!
Posted by: peter sutherland at October 1, 2005 03:47 AM
the best sneakers shop i have seen for years.
thanks for your job dave!
steph - Paris-France
Posted by: steph at October 1, 2005 08:36 AM
Easily the states best kicks venue.
Posted by: Gretchen at October 1, 2005 09:29 AM
hey b-dave....yo the man your pal b-rocks.......
Posted by: brock at October 1, 2005 10:12 AM
Coolest dude in the game!!!!
period!
Chris "dollar" -peace
Posted by: Dollar Chris at October 1, 2005 12:57 PM
Dave Ortiz is the clear fave for dorkmag's Dork of The Year Award in March...Stay tuned peeps ;()
Posted by: James O. at October 1, 2005 10:34 PM
Dave is the ILLEST. Quality shop, quality service, quality meat. Definately one of the nicest staffs in the city. Eff those stuck up boutique employees! Much respect to Dave, Chris and the crew!
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