by Mike Hammer | Nov 21, 2014 | Dining
Fall and winter remind us of home and unfortunately for some of us, home is more than just a cab ride away. In a recent visit to The House, a renovated 1854 carriage house, members of the DOWNTOWN team were able to sample signature American cuisine with a fine dining...
by Mike Hammer | Nov 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
On November 19th, food critics, socialites, and foodies all gathered at SD26 to celebrate Tony and Marisa May’s 25th Annual White Truffle Gala. I had the pleasure of attending again for the 4th time and this was by far the greatest one yet. From the time I...
by Mike Hammer | Nov 20, 2014 | LA, News, NYC
Solar power is growing so fast in New York that goals once considered ambitious are now seen as readily achievable, according to a new report by Environment New York Research & Policy Center. “We can get to 20% solar energy in New York by 2025 if we just keep our...
by Mike Hammer | Nov 20, 2014 | Sports
Gloves are probably the most neglected yet important apparel items in cycling. Any experienced cyclist will tell you that not wearing gloves is completely foolish. In this sport there is one certainty that will always hold true regarding the dreaded crash: It is not a...
by Mike Hammer | Nov 20, 2014 | Culture, Entertainment
DOWNTOWN Magazine asked local pop-up shop, Admittobitter, where they saw themselves in five years. Check out owner, Jacqueline Joseph’s response here! Jacqueline Joseph: I have never been a fan of this question, whether asked of me professionally or personally....