by Grace A. Capobianco | May 31, 2018
On May 3rd, 2018, Chef Michael White was honored at Project Sunshine’s 15th Annual Benefit at Cipriani’s 42nd Street This evening’s fundraiser raised over $1mm. Project Sunshine recruits and trains volunteers to deliver programs that promote creative...
by Kiev Broadwater | Apr 18, 2018
Buffalo wings, gas-mask curries, Szechuan-style Chinese food and five-alarm chili – People are obsessed with spicy food. Whether we’re posting our reactions to tongue-blistering concoctions to social media or just enjoying our breakfast with an extra kick, spicy...
by Eva Troester | Jan 25, 2018
It’s always a cliché whenever a year passes, isn’t it? In the new year, I’ll do this, this and that. Whether it’s the new year that’s prompted a fresh start, or it’s just feeling sluggish upon weeks of celebrating and the weather,...
by Eva Troester | Jan 15, 2018
It’s a new year, and while we’re back to our old stomping grounds, we don’t have to fall back into old habits. A habit we’re practicing this year is savoring our lunch breaks. Lunch should be a welcome break, a chance to re-energize your mind...
by Eva Troester | Dec 22, 2017
Let’s face it, during and after the holidays is when we often think a little more about our diet and workout habits. With the many treats, holiday parties, and a break from our daily routines, sticking to healthy eating and working out can be a little tricky....
by Eva Troester | Dec 8, 2017
For this week’s Fitness Friday, I set out to ask the popular trainers behind the Tone It Up program, Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn, some questions about the TIU community and its success. We also touched on tips for staying healthy while eating out and on the...
by Eva Troester | Nov 22, 2017
With all this talk about Thanksgiving; turkey, gravy, pies, we’re already dreading fitting into our jeans next Monday. While a few days of enjoying yourself and eating a little more than usual won’t make you gain weight, being mindful and listening to your...
by Downtown Magazine | Nov 13, 2017
If following this year’s TCS New York City Marathon has inspired you to sign up for a marathon, a race or simply take up running on your own time, you are definitely not the only one. Even though the temperatures are slowly dropping, you can still run...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Nov 8, 2017
With today’s busy schedules, sometimes fitness and nutrition fall to the back burner. We at Downtown have been sampling different delivery meal plans. Stay tuned for our continued Q&A with the founders of several food delivery companies. For the past two...
