by Downtown Magazine | Apr 18, 2017 | Dining
When the weather is cooperative in Manhattan, one of the most fun things to do is visit a rooftop bar. New York has no shortage of rooftop bars, but Downtown had the pleasure of speaking with representatives from three of the city’s better establishments with...
by Downtown Magazine | Mar 28, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Dream Downtown recently unveiled a new hip-hop photography art installation, underscoring the brand’s commitment to being a destination for local and global travelers to experience the New York City art scene. A throwback installation, as curated by famed music...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Mar 1, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
BTS — short for the Bangtan Boys — is a seven-member boy band from South Korea. The group debuted in 2013, going on to win awards within a year’s time from the MelOn Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards and the Seoul Music Awards. BTS also made history...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 1, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
A lifelong New Yorker, Talib Kweli first turned heads in the late 1990s as one half of the hip-hop duo Black Star. Talib’s first solo album, Quality, was not released until 2002, as featuring appearances by Kanye West, DJ Quik and comedian Dave Chappelle. Just a...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 21, 2016 | Dining, Featured
Known for providing Italian hospitality and Provençal charm, MAMO opened last year to immediate acclaim. The SoHo outpost of a French Riviera favorite, MAMO has attracted a lot of A-Listers, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Samuel L. Jackson, Nina Dobrev, and Mets...