by Dan Metz | Mar 7, 2020 | Events, NYC
VOLTA NY brings some of the world’s greatest contemporary art to one of the greatest cities in the world. With new leadership, new ownership, and a new venue, Downtown Magazine caught up with VOLTA’s director Kamiar Maleki to find out about what is new, and what...
by Dan Metz | Mar 6, 2020 | Dining, Featured, NYC, Restaurants
At the heart of the East Village is a gastrointestinal treasure in true New York fashion. For the last 20 years, Gnocco has served fine Emilia-Romagna food from pizza and pasta to their namesake Gnocco. The dishes are old-school, nostalgic recreations of the owner’s...
by Dan Metz | Mar 5, 2020 | Fashion, Industry News, NYC
All heads turn: Olivia Palermo has entered the fashion scene. At 33, the socialite, influencer, and former guest judge on Project Runway has added a new title to top the list: founder and designer of her eponymous fashion label. The style is classic, vibrant, and...
by Downtown Magazine | Mar 4, 2020 | Dining, Featured, NYC
A day at The Fulton (89 South Street) — chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s latest culinary marvel at the Seaport — begins at five in the morning, when fishing boats sail out to bring in the catch of the day. The fresh haul – is brought back to Pier 17 in time for...
by Alice Teeple | Feb 28, 2020 | Featured, Music, News, NYC
Dreams really do come true. Just ask Jimmy Webb, owner of rock boutique I NEED MORE, tucked on the quieter side of Orchard Street in the LES. Webb, immediately recognizable by his punker coiffure, tattoo sleeves and bright smile, had the wonderful idea to immortalize...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 28, 2020 | NYC, Uncategorized
This March, the Grammy-nominated Western Wind Vocal Sextet will present “Of Dreams, Desires & Dragons: Music by Women from Hildegarde to Joni Mitchell” on Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 PM. The concert celebrates Women’s History Month with a rich...