by Lucy Dondero | Aug 9, 2019 | Bars, Culture, Dining, Featured, Health, Wellness
DEGELIS TUFTS AND KYM BYRNES The founders of Tribe Tokes, they are cannabis activists dedicated to changing the perception of cannabis use. 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why. Degelis Tufts: Sarah Blakely: Building a billion-dollar business...
by Lucy Dondero | Aug 8, 2019 | Business, Dining, Featured
ASHLEY TYRNER is the founder of Farmbox Direct, which aims to provide healthy foods in urban areas. She is committed to providing all people access to organize food and disrupting the food policy space. 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why.I am...
by Lucy Dondero | Aug 7, 2019 | Bars, Dining, Featured
ALLISON PARC Founder and president of Brenne French Single Malt Whisky, recognized as one of the leading American entrepreneurs in the world-whisky segment. Named World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year by Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky, USA, the only woman...
by Dan Metz | Aug 6, 2019 | Bars, Dining, Featured, Nutrition
Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day in style (with whisky) Hello and welcome to National Root Beer Float Day! On this day Americans celebrate scooping ice cream into soda, producing one of the greatest drinks known to man. Downtown is here to help you celebrate in...
by Addison Franz | Aug 1, 2019 | Dining, Featured, Indulgence
With the heat of the sun beating down on Lower Manhattan, I find myself looking for somewhere to cool off and indulge myself. Over the last two weeks, the Downtown team has had an amazing opportunity to visit shops all over Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs....
by Lucy Dondero | Jul 31, 2019 | Chefs, Dining, Featured
ADRIENNE CHEATHAM worked for Marcus Samuelsson and Eric Ripert; was a runner-up on Top Chef; and hosts Sunday Best, a monthly dinner series, in Harlem. 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why.Susan Tentler, my mother, forged a path through the food...
