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June 4th is National Cognac Day
Photo: Courtesy of Pixabay.com If you have a soft spot in your heart for Cognac, then June 4th is a good day to celebrate: it’s National Cognac Day! Cognac gets its name from the French city Cognac,...
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Recipe Ideas for a Summer Dinner Party
As the warmer weather slowly makes its way, along with it comes longer nights and the want to throw fresh and summery dinner parties on rooftops or in your garden. Staying outside late while enjoying...
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Get Ready for a Taste of Tribeca
This Saturday, Taste of Tribeca returns for its 22nd annual food festival. With 68 restaurants total, and 8 of these participating for the first time, the organizers serve up a strong culinary field...
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Four Pillars Gin invites you to an Australian Happy Hour at Dante on 5/29,...
Finally catching up to craft beer in terms of popularity and distribution, quality-oriented craft liquors have been emerging from some interesting places as of late. One such example is Four Pillars...
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Dad’s Day Out: A NYC Option For Father’s Day On Jun. 18
Still looking for a Father’s Day gift? Presented by FiDi Families, Dad’s Day Out offers the following and more: – Beer tasting – Whiskey tasting – Activities for the kids in the kids zone with Project...
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5 Rooftop Bars to Check Out in Lower Manhattan
The warmer weather and longer days make us all want to stay outside longer and enjoy the summer. Here are 5 rooftop bars in Manhattan that promise a great night out. Conrad New York, Loopy Doopy...
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Hawaii is Coming to Manhattan’s Pier 26 on Jun. 11
Downtown New York City has always been a hotbed for all of the best restaurants, exciting events and latest trends of 2016. Down here, no two weekends are ever the same. But if you’ve always wanted to...
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2016 Governors Ball Highlights
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 03: Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance of Bob Moses spin during BACARDI presents the BACARDI UNTAMEABLE HOUSE PARTY at Governors Ball Music Festival at Governor’s Island on June 3, 2016...
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Northside Festival’s Dana Keith on this year’s lineup, Brooklyn restaurants,...
Northside Festival When Lollapalooza was introduced in the early 1990s, it was reportedly Perry Farrell’s attempt at bringing the eclectic nature of a European music festival to the States. Two and a...
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Gin Mare launches in the U.S. with Jun. 9 event; CEO Alfonso Morodo talks to...
Photo by Charles Roussel/BFA.com Craft cocktails are as popular as ever these days, and Gin Mare is the latest European spirit to launch in the United States. A super-premium handcrafted...
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SUSHISAMBA’s Koji Kagawa & Richard Woods on International Sushi Day, ideal...
A unique blend on Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine and culture, SUSHISAMBA began in New York in 1999. Nearly two decades later, SUSHISAMBA has opened up additional locations in Florida, Las...
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The Morimoto Sunset Sushi Cruise — Mondays at 6:45 PM through September
Breathtaking views of the city skyline, cool summer breeze, and award-winning fresh sushi. What more could you want from a romantic dinner date? Every Monday night until September, the Classic Harbor...
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Eataly NYC Hosts The World’s #1 Chef
Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images Yesterday afternoon, two editors from Downtown had the privilege of attending a celebratory event at Eataly in Midtown. Chefs claiming the highest accolades — such as...
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Michelin-starred MAMO chef Massimo Sola on New York City, inspired Italian...
Chef Massimo Sola – photo by Enrique Shore Known for providing Italian hospitality and Provençal charm, MAMO opened last year to immediate acclaim. The SoHo outpost of a French Riviera favorite, MAMO...
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Chef Günter Seeger on the new Günter Seeger NY, why the restaurant looks like...
Chef Günter Seeger – Photo by Brian Bloom Chef Günter Seeger has seemingly received every accolade that a chef would strive for. To name a few of his awards, he has been recognized with a Michelin...
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Gilt City & The Macallan partner to offer a “Rare New York Weekend For 2”;...
There is never a shortage of things to do in our wonderful city, but even the most active New Yorker doesn’t get to experience everything that’s worthwhile. In turn, opportunities like “The...
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Manhattan Moonshine Founder & CEO Will Kehler on New York City, whiskey,...
A super premium, Prohibition-style adult beverage, Manhattan Moonshine is in a class of its own. The world’s first luxury silver whiskey, Manhattan Moonshine is the product of a unique blend of...
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Industry Kitchen to host a spectacular Jul. 4 event on South Street
For us long-term Lower Manhattanites, watching the fireworks on July 4 has been a decades-long emotional roller coaster full of excitement, confusion, and disappointment. Year after year, they...
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Kosaka: A Japanese Gem In The West Village
Living in Battery Park, whether you like it or not, everyone knows your dogs name. Over the past 16 years I’ve met pretty much everyone with a dog just walking outside of my building on the...
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Downtown Highlights From The Summer Fancy Food Show
If you’re the kind of person that likes to learn about new foods and products, and/or someone that wants to try new foods, then the Fancy Food Show series is a must-attend event. This season’s event,...
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