by Downtown Magazine | Jul 22, 2016 | Dining, Fashion
A veteran of Barneys New York for two decades, Chef Mark Strausman has overseen the openings of Freds Madison Avenue, Chicago, Beverly Hills, and most recently, Chelsea. He is a native New Yorker — he grew up in Queens — and his Barneys roots predate his...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 19, 2016 | Culture, Dining
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 Hayley Morris | Jul 19, 2016 | Dining
I Scream You Scream We All Scream for Ice Cream…but without the calories? Your prayers have been answered by the one with a Halo. It’s true, the creators of Halo Top have just uncovered the biggest anomaly in food history. Foodie or not, most of us have...
by Mike Hammer | Jul 18, 2016 | Dining, Featured
Midtown East’s Empire Steak House serves up a menu of Gilded Age elegance, top-shelf service, and a slate of traditional chophouse fare with cutting-edge comfort. Housed in a historic former Opera House, the atmosphere is nearly as delicious as the food itself....
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 15, 2016 | Business, Culture, Dining, Events, NYC, Real Estate
Simply put, Abraham Merchant is a business magnate, real estate developer and a restaurant owner. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Hospitality Inc., a New York City-based company founded in 1986. Merchants Hospitality properties include...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 13, 2016 | Dining, Living
New York City has its fair share of world-renowned steakhouses, but only a few notable kosher steakhouses. Reserve Cut is both Downtown Manhattan’s only kosher steakhouse and Manhattan’s largest kosher steakhouse overall. Located in The Setai at 40 Broad...