by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 24, 2026 | Dining, Downtown Highlights, Downtown News, Outdoor
Rendering courtesy of the Trust for Governors Island. A little something to whet your appetite! Smorgasburg is coming to Governors Island! Opening in May 2026, Six Coasts by Smorgasburg will occupy 32,000 square feet of waterfront on Governors Island. Drawing on six...
by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 4, 2026 | Culture, Dining, Featured, NYC
This February 28th, Winter Ball NYC 2026 marks a milestone moment for the New York Junior League as the organization celebrates 125 years of impact with its Gilded Legacy gala at Cipriani South Street. Founded in 1901, the New York Junior League has grown from a small...
by DOWNTOWN News | Jan 23, 2026 | Dining
All photos: Eliesa Johnson for the James Beard Foundation The James Beard Foundation® has announced its Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One. Considered the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the US and...
by Linda Sheridan | Jan 19, 2026 | Dining, Downtown Eats Guides, Downtown News, Restaurants
January in NYC-while the temperatures are dipping, the opportunities for fine dining at a discount will warm you up, thanks to the biannual Restaurant Week. The 2026 winter edition of NYC Restaurant Week, which runs from January 20 to February 12, features nearly...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 4, 2025 | Design, Dining, Downtown Eats Guides, Downtown Highlights, NYC, Shopping, Sightseeing
Start your Holiday Season at Ladurée a classic French Patisserie and Boutique in their new location in Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center. Just steps away from NYC’s iconic Ice Skating Rink and NYC’s Christmas Tree affording revelers to sip a hot chocolate with a...
by Brynn Theurer | Nov 17, 2025 | Dining
Thanksgiving in NYC can be challenging, between finding the time to make a meal in the midst of the chaos to potentially spending the holiday without family. Luckily there are plenty of restaurants in the city that offer Thanksgiving meals with a wide selection of...
