Downtown Q&A: Degelis Tufts and Kym Byrnes
DEGELIS TUFTS AND KYM BYRNES The founders of Tribe Tokes, they are cannabis activists dedicated to changing the perception of cannabis use. 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why....
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Downtown Q&A: Kristen Zeff
KRISTN ZEFF Formerly a management consultant for both Deloitte and Accenture serving Fortune 500 clients. Started BLACKBARN in 2015 with husband, Mark. Kristen Zeff 1. Name three women that inspire...
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“The Art of The Host” by Alex Hitz is a Guide to Flawless Entertaining
Despite having played host to a virtual who’s who of the celebrity and entertainment world, Alex Hitz continues to take inspiration from tradition, suffusing each dinner party with wit, whimsy, great...
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Downtown Q&A: Aashi Vel and Stephanie Lawrence
AASHI VEL AND STEPHANIE LAWRENCE Co-founders of Traveling Spoon, a company that provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences—from homemade meals to cooking classes—in people’s homes...
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Chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of Honey & Co. Release a...
at home: Middle Eastern Recipes From Our Kitchen, by chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, is one of the most inspiring cookbooks out on shelves. From recipes such as their Green Shakshuka to their...
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The Pumpkin Spice WTF Waffle is a Seasonal Favorite
They say pumpkin spice has gone too far. They say it’s overkill. It’s been abused to excess as a predictable orange fad. Hell, I’ve said it too. Well, forget about them. Forget about past me as well....
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Downtown’s Areppas Survival Guide
Photo credit Oleg March A second Areppas restaurant has opened in Downtown Manhattan. We at Downtown are offering our readers an Areppas survival guide to help you celebrate. What are arepas? Every...
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Upcoming Event: 10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SEAPORT
By Fernanda Mueller New York, NY – October 20, 2018: The annual Taste of the Seaport festival on Piers 16 and 17 of the East River Waterfront. Photos by Clay Williams.© Clay Williams /...
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The Meatball Shop: Flavorful Dishes, Zero Waste
by Fernanda Mueller The Meatball Shop, Westport CT. Photo: Liz Clayman At The Meatball Shop, you will definitely find delicious meat, chicken, pork, salmon and lobster balls. But what you would never...
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Clinton Hall Turns Its Tables Into Canvases for 20 Local Artists
Photos courtesy of Clinton Hall Clinton Hall in the Financial District (90 Washington St) unveiled one-of-a-kind murals from 20 incredible NYC artists on each of their communal tables, which served as...
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The Food Movement is Growing (and Winning)
by Fernanda Mueller Photo credit Pixabay from Pexels.com “Our food system is broken. Some people don’t have enough food, while others are eating too much.” With this sentence, Food Tank, a nonprofit...
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Brooklyn Chop House Celebrated its 1st First Year in FiDi
Brooklyn Chop House (150 Nassau Street) had its first birthday in the Financial District with a showcase of their signature dishes in their private dining room. The special dinner coincided with a...
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Mondrian Alpine Terrace is a cozy spot for the season
by Fernanda Mueller Photos from Mondrian Alpine Terrace Instagram Mondrian Park Avenue‘s 15th floor Rooftop is completely transformed for the season. Inspired by Club Med’s 17 all-inclusive resorts in...
View ArticleSeaport Food Lab – a different gastronomic experience at a cocktail party
Seaport Food Lab, a pop-up cocktail party, took place at Pier 17 Rooftop bar R17, from October 22nd and November 23rd. Attendees taste drink mixtures by acclaimed mixologists, as well as unique food...
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Sir Henri Changes Things Up
Photos courtesy of the Hotel Henri This week, Downtown got to check out the new food and drink menu at Sir Henri Penthouse Rooftop, the Jazz-age speakeasy hidden atop the Hotel Henri. We enjoyed Moet...
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Holiday Cupcake Craze in Downtown NYC
Here in Manhattan, every holiday season is a grand miracle for everyone. Some of those miracles are made via dessert, especially cupcakes, since cupcakes are known as muffins that believed in miracles....
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Mizu Sushi Dishes Fresh Fish
Mizu, a sushi spot in flatiron, is unpretentious. The dining area is simple, with plenty of tables and a tasteful yet simple aesthetic. Just enough to remind you that you’re here for sushi. In fact,...
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Le District is the Place to be to Ring in the 2020 New Year
When the clock strikes January 1, 2020 where will you be? Le District on New Year’s Eve is offering a 2020 celebration in style. This year, Le District will roar in the new “twenties” in Classic...
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Where to Feast On Christmas Day in Downtown NYC
After feasting and partying with friends on Christmas Eve, many want to go out for a nice meal on Christmas Day, whether it be prior to opening presents or after. Downtown Manhattan contains some of...
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The Best Restaurants for New Year’s Day Brunch
Rise and Shine New Yorkers! 2020 is starting and what better way to cure the New Year’s Eve hangover than by having a full brunch? If you want to please your stomach with a nice meal on the first day...
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