by Stephanie Brooks | Mar 29, 2018
Just two hours from New York City lies Long Island’s North Fork and Wine Country, also known as – the perfect summer getaway. The area is home to more than 35 vineyards and 40 licensed wineries. Long Island viticulturists prioritize quality over quantity,...
by Stephanie Brooks | Mar 15, 2018
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 Stephanie Brooks | Mar 2, 2018
The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal exhibit is now on display at the New York University Grey Art Gallery through March 31, 2018. The exhibit which originated from the University of Minnesota showcases a cross-discipline show for art and...
by Stephanie Brooks | Mar 1, 2018
Selly Djap took this year as an opportunity to showcase several emerging designers in her Fall/Winter collection titled “Trauma”. The pieces in her show elicit strong emotion through lingerie driven fabrication and design. The show was largely inspired by...
by Stephanie Brooks | Feb 28, 2018
The streets of New York City are art galleries in and of themselves. There are murals and graffiti on every corner of the city these days. Perhaps the best thing about the street artwork, is that it’s always temporary. A huge mural can be drawn up in a matter of...
by Stephanie Brooks | Feb 26, 2018
It’s the year of the Dog! No, this does not mean that we have a four-legged friend as a new political leader. This past weekend on February 25, 2018, the Better Chinatown USA foundation hosted their 19th Annual Lunar New Year Parade and Festival. Downtown was in...
by Stephanie Brooks | Feb 21, 2018
Spring is teasing New York City this week with temperatures reaching into the 70’s. With warmer weather comes a lighter, more playful everyday wardrobe. For the season that brings showers and even more flowers, embroidery is on our trend radar. Prepare to swap...
by Stephanie Brooks | Feb 21, 2018
This summer, the Dîner en Blanc Paris is no longer exclusive to Parisians, as they are extending the guest list to anyone around the world. On the occasion of the event’s 30th anniversary, guests are invited from near and far to dine in the City of Lights at a...
by Stephanie Brooks | Feb 16, 2018
UNICO 20˚87˚ Riviera Maya is celebrating one year of redefining the all-inclusive experience. As a resort that embraces a “no itinerary” mentality, they offer impromptu pop-up programming and inclusions that allow guests to enjoy vacation at their own...
