by Grace A. Capobianco | Jun 24, 2026 | Chefs, Dining, NYC, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Every summer, thousands of guests dressed entirely in white gather at a secret location for a single elegant meal. What began in Paris in 1988 as a picnic among friends has become Dîner en Blanc, a phenomenon that now spans more than 80 cities worldwide. The concept...
by Cade Callen | Sep 8, 2025 | Chefs, Dining, Restaurants
DOWNTOWN was recently hosted at Daniel on the Upper East Side for a US Open watch party courtesy of Evian. We were delighted to try some of Daniel Boulud’s Frances Tiafoe–inspired dishes, such as the Avocado & Burrata Gazpacho — which mimicked the look of a melted...
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 DOWNTOWN News | Jul 15, 2025 | Business, Chefs, Dining
Members of the DOWNTOWN team each chose an influencer they follow, when they want to get inspired in the kitchen. We then asked each influencer the following questions, and to please supply a recipe for our hungry readers! *What made you become a food influencer ?...
by DOWNTOWN News | Jun 9, 2025 | Chefs, Dining, Downtown News, Events
Platform by the James Beard Foundation® (Platform by JBF)—the state-of-the-art show kitchen, event space, and educational hub located inside New York City’s Pier 57, is celebrating both Pride and Caribbean American Heritage Month with a series of culinary events,...
by Grace Bugin | Nov 5, 2024 | Chefs, Dining, NYC, Restaurants
Check out these five restaurants for a delicious Christmas Day dinner with friends, family, and/or loved ones. The Standard Grill at The Standard The Standard Grill is hosting a delicious Christmas dinner from 5-10 pm. The dinner will consist of a lineup of...
