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 Grace A. Capobianco | Apr 24, 2026 | Culture, Uncategorized
APPLE FACE at Mriya Gallery in Tribeca doesn’t revisit Surrealism—it repositions it for a reality that already feels distorted. In a neighborhood that’s seen it all, it takes something sharp to cut through. Opening in early April at Mriya Gallery, the group show drew...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Apr 11, 2026 | Featured, Uncategorized
MAIR Fragrance: The Quiet Power of Scent I had the privilege to spend an afternoon with Mair, the women behind her soft powerful scent. There are some things you don’t notice right away—not because they aren’t there, but because they aren’t trying to demand your...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 26, 2025 | Culture, Lighting, NYC, Outdoor, Uncategorized
Downtown Magazine found kindness and community at Chic Shack during Christmastime in NYC. As someone new to the city, I knew I had to have a Christmas tree. So, I went in search of the perfect one that would fit my budget. Along the way, I was reminded that...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 22, 2025 | Book Club, Culture, Downtown Highlights, Family, Fashion, Music, NYC, Sightseeing, Theater, Uncategorized
The Doris Dear Christmas Special in New York at the Triad Theatre On December 19th and 20th, the Triad Theater was alive with holiday cheer as an all-star cast and orchestra, led by the incomparable Doris Dear (aka Ray DeForest), took the stage. Accompanied by Blake...
by DOWNTOWN News | Apr 18, 2025 | Dining, Featured, Uncategorized
Reposted by Downtown Alliance Time to dust off your Sunday best, because Easter is on April 20 this year. If you want to celebrate the spring holiday with a meal at one of Lower Manhattan’s best restaurants, these six downtown spots are offering special brunch...
