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Heavy Leather NYC Is The Right Fit For City Photography
It can be tough to navigate the city with a camera bag. They can be awkwardly clumsy, bulky, and vulnerable to bumps, scratches and sticky fingers. Heavy Leather NYC's Lookout camera bag addresses these concerns beautifully. Constructed of high-end cowhide leathers...
Friends Apartment
Long before online streaming and binge-watching, both TV shows and movies, are the way most spend our evenings. Sitcoms were the "it" form of entertainment as many rushed home after a long day at work, possibly gathering at friend's apartments for a take-out...
VOLTA NY Brings A World of Art to Metropolitan West
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...
Gnocco Celebrates 20 Years of Classic Italian Cooking in the East Village
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...
Making A Difference: Peet’s Coffee and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Team Up To Help Local Community Heroes
Local Community Heroes Deserve an Upgrade Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is getting a reboot. The iconic program, formerly on ABC, has moved to HGTV, where it will continue to showcase great stories, inspiring volunteers and gorgeous home renovations for families who...
Olivia Palermo Unveils Her Own Fashion Line
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...
The Sexiest Menu in New York City: Jean-George’s The Fulton
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 lunch...
Christina Lucas, A Leading Voice
If you feel the winds of change blowing through NOHO, there’s a good reason. Christina Lucas is back in town. Downtown was able to grab a quick chat with Christina about her career, vision, and tenacity. Fresh off her multi-year world tour with insurance giant...
History Is Written In Concrete At I NEED MORE
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...