by Downtown Magazine | Aug 13, 2018
My stores are what I imagine Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory would look like in real life meets Candyland and Disneyland,” says Dylan Lauren, The Reigning Queen of Candy Land and founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar. A fashion-forward sweet shop filled with a global...
by Eva Troester | Feb 6, 2018
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 Siobhan Gunner | Jun 7, 2017
Gone are the days when cereal was just for breakfast and only acceptable to eat as a child. New York lets us have cereal whenever and however we want it – whether it’s topped on a cake or mixed in a soft serve. Milk & Cream Cereal Bar recently opened their...
by Downtown Magazine | Mar 14, 2017
Last week, renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres opened Choco-Story New York: The Chocolate Museum and Experience with Jacques Torres, Manhattan’s first chocolate museum located at the famed chocolatier’s SoHo location. Through a hands-on experience for families,...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 1, 2017
With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, most of us have not yet purchased a gift for our loved one(s). For the sake of originality, here are 20 gift suggestions for those seeking to offer something more original than a bouquet of flowers and/or a box of...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 19, 2016
Established in New York City in 1987, L.A. Burdick Chocolate was largely-inspired by travel to France and Switzerland by founder Larry Burdick. He and wife Paula — a graduate of the Fashion Institute Of Technology — co-founded the company, as known for...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 9, 2016
With Christmas and Hanukkah just a bit over two weeks away, there is still time to do some gift-planning for this holiday season. Below are 10 recommendations to keep a friend or loved one warm, cozy and/or clean: 1) Wine & Whiskey NYC Recently launched in the New...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 19, 2016
During the summer, ice cream transcends the barriers of dessert and becomes an everyday essential. The guilt that often accompanies the consumption of ice cream seems to lessen in the summer. High temperatures and a general loosening of rules during July and August...
by Mike Hammer | Aug 25, 2014
Arrow Bottle Stopper, $10, available at BHLDN Getting invited to dinner at someone’s house is, most of the time, a pleasure. Yet, at the same time, doubts arise. Unless it is a very intimate person or the invitation is extended on short notice, proper etiquette...
