by Ellen Johnson | Jun 16, 2017 | Culture, Living
The day of the dads is this weekend – Sunday, June 18 – and if you haven’t gotten around to buying a gift yet, this one’s for you. Don’t rush to the department store in a harried frenzy just to leave with another satin tie or leather watchband. Your...
by Downtown Magazine | Apr 21, 2017 | Featured
Cinco De Mayo is just a few weekends away, as is Mother’s Day. For the maternal figure in your life who knows their way around a kitchen, here are two gifts that will undoubtedly keep giving: 1) Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Jalepeño Saison Beer Kit All of Brooklyn...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Oct 25, 2016 | Dining
As the weather gets colder this time of year in Manhattan, New Yorkers tend to crave warmer food. One of the most popular items within the “comfort food” spectrum is Japanese-style ramen, and the recently-opened MEW MEN is a local spot on Cornelia Street...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 27, 2016 | Dining, Health, Nutrition
Calorically-rich and temptingly mouth-watering foods like doughnuts, pizza and bagels are part of what make New York City, well, New York City. But no one likes the guilt-laden feeling after you lick the last bit of shiny grease from your fingers. Skinny Pizza...
by Mike Hammer | Jul 7, 2014 | Dining
French Cheese Board (FCB), La Maison Du Fromage, has opened its first international event space in New York City at 26 W. 39th Street. On June 30th, FCB convened a cheese and wine tasting event where French cheeses were the center of attention, including Brie, Blue De...