at home: Middle Eastern Recipes From Our Kitchen, by chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, is one of the most...
Book Club
“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...
Megan Eaton Griswold Q&A
MEGAN EATON GRISWOLD Author of The Book of Help, acupuncturist, wilderness first responder, shiatsu practitioner,...
“The White Horse” by Equestrian and Photographer Mary McCartney
I have often wondered if there was ever a more profound bond than between a rider and their horse. In The White Horse...
“Richard Bernstein Starmaker: Andy Warhol’s Cover Artist” From Rizzoli Stuns
Richard Bernstein Starmaker: Andy Warhol’s Cover Artist by Roger Padilha and Mauricio Padilha, and with a...
In “The New Glamour” Jeff Andrews’ Star-Studded Interiors Fascinate
The New Glamour: Interiors with Star Quality, by Jeff Andrews and with a foreword by Kaley Cuoco (Rizzoli), brings the...
A Glimpse at the Men Behind Design Powerhouse, AB Concept
Two decades ago, Ed Ng and Terence Ngan founded AB Concept in Hong Kong. Since then, they have designed incredible,...
The Strand’s Struggle Against Landmark Labeling
For nearly 100 years, Strand has been the most beloved independent bookstore in NYC. Boasting "18 miles of books," it...
“Nike SB: The Dunk Book” Depicts a Fascinating History of Artful Footwear
Nike SB: The Dunk Book (Rizzoli, Oct 2018), catalogs the fascinating history of how Nike SB’s iconic styles came about...
“Dior by Roger Vivier” Documents the Legacy of an Iconic Collaboration
DIOR BY ROGER VIVIER by shoe historian Elizabeth Semmelhack, is a stunningly crafted volume that details the seminal...
One and Done: Lisa Bevilacqua’s Guide to Dating in the City
Dating can seem like an endless process, but Lisa Bevilacqua breaks it down to a science in her book One and Done....
OITNB Star Diane Guerrero Comes to The Strand to Launch Her New Book
Orange is the New Black’s star Diane Guerrero stopped by the Strand Bookstore to launch her new book My Family...
Find Hidden Gems in Independently Run Bookstores
Finding a good read may feel tedious. Going to a chain where they only keep best-selling authors might limit your...
Rare Copy of Wuthering Heights to be Auctioned
Wuthering Heights, by Emily is a literary work beloved for generations. July 30th marks what would have been Emily...
Sharon Farsijani: An Inspirational Female Entrepreneur
Here at Downtown Magazine, we are always seeking to support our fellow female entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure...