by Stephanie Brooks | Mar 15, 2018 | Dining
A few weeks ago, Downtown had the privilege of having lunch at Ristorante Rafele with some well-known names on the Italian food scene of New York City. With Chef Rafele Ronca in attendance, moving from kitchen to dining room, he served classic Naples style Italian...
by Eva Troester | Feb 6, 2018 | Downtown Living, Editor's Pick, Featured, Holiday Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is a mere week away, and this certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed. While people have mixed emotions about this holiday, we at Downtown believe that this day is for everyone! Self-love is just as important as showering your significant other...
by Downtown Magazine | May 8, 2017 | Dining, Events
She Chef vs He Chef was a showcase of not only Chef Sandra Lee and Chef Raffaele Ronca’s incredible talents in the kitchen, it was also two friends coming together to create delicious dishes and to support a good cause. With fifteen years of experience, the two...
by Downtown Magazine | Mar 8, 2017 | Dining
Downtown Magazine stepped out to CEO Grace Capobianco’s absolute favorite restaurant in Downtown Manhattan, Ristorante Rafele, for their night of Prosciutto di Parma. The special menu for the evening had exquisite pairings armed with — you guessed it —...
