by Grace A. Capobianco | Aug 8, 2025 | Chefs, Culture, Dining, Downtown Eats Guides, Featured, Restaurants
In the heart of Tribeca, Port Sa’id NYC isn’t just another restaurant, it’s a meeting place for cultures, flavors, and people from all walks of life. At the helm is Chef Victor Gothelf, a young, dynamic Israeli-American whose journey from dishwasher to executive chef...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Aug 6, 2025 | Art, Dining, Music, Restaurants
Each year, New York’s most iconic public spaces are transformed into a sea of white as thousands gather, elegantly dressed, picnic baskets in hand, for one of the most anticipated secret soirées of the season: Dîner en Blanc. This September 17, the coveted global...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Jul 22, 2025 | Culture, NYC, Outdoor, Sightseeing
All images by Preeti Desai Your tours are incredibly immersive, what first sparked your passion for uncovering wildness in urban spaces like New York City? Well I’ve loved nature as long as I can remember, and I’ve always loved NYC too. I’m really...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Jun 29, 2025 | Culture, Downtown Highlights, Living, Sightseeing
There is no better way to experience New York than on a NYC sunset sail with tapas aboard Classic Harbor Line’s America 2.0. There’s something magical about a New York City sunset, especially when witnessed from the deck of a schooner gliding across the Hudson. A few...
by Grace A. Capobianco | May 15, 2025 | Culture, Dining, Travel
reprinted from DOWNTOWN’s Fall 2024 issue Photography by Philippe Reynaud Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Algarve, Portugal, traditional Portuguese restaurant Casa do Campo stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of epicurean excellence and...
