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Downtown Highlights: Dough – Dough-Not Miss This!

You Dough-Not Want to Miss These Doughnuts

This time on Downtown Highlights, we visited Dough, a brioche doughnut shop. Dough started as a small shop in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Their popularity quickly grew, encouraging the opening of more shops across New York City. Now, Dough has seven locations including Flatiron, Brooklyn, Rockefeller Center, Astoria, Urbanspace Vanderbilt, City Kitchen, and Smorgasburg.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Vicky Pantazi, the manager of the Flatiron Dough location. When asked what makes Dough special, Pantazi said without hesitation that it’s the dough.”It’s very fluffy, it’s very soft, and that’s what makes us unique” Pantazi stated. All doughnuts at Dough are made fresh in small batches daily to ensure that all customers only receive the best.

Dough has vegan options as well. Vegan options include Vegan Plain Glaze, Vegan Cinnamon Sugar, Vegan Hibiscus Glaze (Seasonal), and Vegan Blood Orange (Seasonal). Even though these options are vegan, the dough is still really soft and fluffy. We tried the Vegan Cinnamon Sugar doughnut off-camera and fell in love with it. We couldn’t even tell that this doughnut was made solely with vegan ingredients!

 

The Taste Test – Hibiscus Glazed Doughnut

Since Dough has not yet developed a line of gluten-free doughnuts, Sam came out from behind the camera to do the taste testing instead. She decided to try the Hibiscus Glazed doughnut. This flavor is available year-round. The bright pink glaze on this doughnut was so eye-catching, she couldn’t resist.

The doughnut was as delicious as it was beautiful. The dough was soft and fluffy, just as Pantazi had described. The pink glaze was sweet and smooth, and of course, strongly tasted like hibiscus. The glaze is made fresh in the kitchen by cooking down hibiscus flowers. No wonder it tasted so fresh!

The next time you are looking for some breakfast to start your day with, check out Dough. You won’t regret it! For the last Downtown Highlights episode, click here.

 

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Feeding Flatiron’s First Responders

First responders in and around the Flatiron District are eating well this month.

The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership is funding daily meal delivery orders, with the help of a GoFundMe campaign, to support neighborhood restaurants and feed essential workers.  The Partnership launched the “Feed Flatiron’s First Responders” initiative on May 4 and hopes to continue it through the end of the month.

The Partnership is purchasing more than 100 meals a day-

seven days a week, from restaurants in Flatiron and NoMad—neighborhoods known for their critically acclaimed eats and culinary significance. The restaurants deliver meals to EMS workers, police officers, and firefighters. Lucky recipients include the EMS Station at Bellevue Hospital, two local FDNY Stations (Engines 3 and 14), and the NYPD 13th Precinct.

 

Feeding Flatiron's First Responders
Photo courtesy of the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership

 

“Through our Feed Flatiron’s First Responders program, we are expressing our deep gratitude to the first responders in our community who are putting their lives on the line every day to fight this pandemic,” Partnership Executive Director James Mettham said. “At the same time, this is a great way to support local restaurants that have contributed so much to our neighborhood’s vibrancy, who are now struggling to stay afloat.”

The Partnership committed an initial $10,000 to kick-start the program –

and is matching every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. They have raised over $6,100 via the “Feed Flatiron First Responders” GoFundMe page and purchased about 2,000 meals so far. They hope to reach $10,000 to continue the deliveries through the end of May.

“We are grateful to everyone who has generously donated so far,” Mettham added. “We encourage people to continue contributing to the campaign to show our EMS workers, firefighters, and police officers—as well as our restaurant owners and employees—that our community has their backs.”

Participating restaurants that have prepared and delivered meals

include, Mangia, Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish, Hill Country Barbecue Market, Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine, Leonelli Taberna, Bourke Street Bakery, Bravo Pizza, Eataly Flatiron, Field’s Good Chicken, Honeybrains, Memo Shish Kabob, Areppas, Melt Shop, BXL Zoute, Sweetcatch Poke, Summer Salt, Om Juice Bar, Taim, Dig Inn, Mexicue, Zero Otto Nove, Little Beet, Blackbarn, Flatiron Plate, and Dos Caminos.

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Mizu Sushi Dishes Fresh Fish

Mizu Sushi Dishes Fresh Fish

Mizu, a sushi spot in flatiron, is unpretentious. The dining area is simple, with plenty of tables and a tasteful yet simple aesthetic. Just enough to remind you that you’re here for sushi. In fact, the only standout feature of the restaurant–physically, at least–is their sushi bar, with stool seating and a window where you can see the fish. This focus will be a theme throughout the experience. Mizo understands that no amount of flash or finery can compete with a focus on the essentials.

The chefs at Mizu purchase their fish fresh every morning, as well as scallops, shrimp, and sea urchins on a seasonal basis. Their food is always made-to-order. If you want takeout, we were told, you might have to wait for as long as 20 minutes once you arrive–they don’t like to leave food waiting.

Mizu

This dedication to freshness and quality at Mizu permeates the menu. Every dish which presents itself fish-forward is full and flavorful. The presentation is stylish but, again, never to the point of distraction. For starters, try the yellowtail carpaccio or the white tuna truffle. The yellowtail comes with jalapeno and yuzu dressing and has a fruity flavor, which is complemented perfectly by the spice. The white tuna truffle is milder and sweeter–it is a don’t-miss for fans of truffle oil.

When you get to the sushi, start with the Flatiron roll: spicy crunchy salmon topped with salmon, avocado, and ikura. It is a delicious example of Mizu’s fish-first sushi at its best. The salmon topping focuses the flavor with the sweet, spice, and crunch, letting them enhance the natural flavor. We ended our meal on the Jurassic roll, another of our favorites. The miso sauce topping the white tuna roll gave it a sweeter, almost dessert-like flavor which we loved.

Mizu says that they don’t compromise on their fish, and Downtown believes it. Try as we might, we weren’t able to taste every roll they have to offer. But we haven’t given up. We’ll be back soon–plus, we heard something about a happy hour. We hope to see you there.

White Tuna Truffle

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Flatiron: Manhattan’s Hospitality Hotspot

Flatiron Manhattan’s Hospitality Hotspot
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Manhattan’s Flatiron District has long been a popular destination for tourists to spend an afternoon or evening. But in recent years, thanks to the neighborhood’s rapidly increasing number of hotels, more visitors to the Big Apple are spending their nights in the neighborhood too, according to a new report.

The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District just issued its eighth annual Flatiron: Where Then Meets Now report showcasing the significant development and growth of the hospitality sector in the district, which goes from 21st to 28th Streets, and Sixth Avenue east to Third Avenue.

 

“Flatiron Manhattan’s Hospitality Hotspot”

 

As New York City’s tourism boom continues—with a 19.8% growth in visitors in the last five years and 65.1 million tourists expected citywide this year—the Flatiron District’s hospitality sector has grown substantially. The number of hotel rooms in the neighborhood increased by 93.8% since 2011, bringing the total number to over 4,650—and an additional 1,620 are currently under development, according to the report, which provides a snapshot of how hotel development on both Broadway and 28th Street have been catalysts for business growth, paving the way for other new and trendy dining and retail offerings nearby.

“The growth of the hospitality sector in the Flatiron District has been remarkable, as this report demonstrates,” said Jennifer Brown, the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership’s Executive Director. “It’s easy to see why hotel developers want to be in Flatiron. With the neighborhood’s central location, proximity to historic and cultural sites, a plethora of restaurants, and easy access to public transportation, Flatiron is a popular destination for tourists and local visitors alike. The report also shows that Flatiron is a dynamic neighborhood with an irresistible mix of commercial and residential sectors.”

 

“Sixty restaurants, bars, cafes, and retailers operate within Flatiron’s 25 hotels”

 

Flatiron is a prime illustration of a broader citywide trend: one out of every five dwelling units now under construction in New York City is a hotel. The number of New York City hotel units in the construction pipeline has doubled between 2013 and 2018. Among the seven hotels currently in development in Flatiron include the Renaissance Hotel, Moxy Hotel, Ritz Carlton, Virgin Hotel, and Springhill Suites Marriott.

Sixty restaurants, bars, cafes, and retailers operate within Flatiron’s 25 hotels, offering both tourists—as well as New Yorkers—more than just a place to stay. Flatiron: Where Then Meets Now takes a deep dive into the rich history, beautiful architecture, luxurious amenities, and diverse dining options at five of the district’s most exciting hotel developments: Freehand Hotel, The James New York NoMad, The Evelyn Hotel, The New York EDITION, and The NoMad Hotel.

 

“It’s easy to see why hotel developers want to be in Flatiron”

 

“Flatiron is a welcoming destination for global travelers who want to experience everything that comes with one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods—world-class arts and culture, rich history and architecture, and exciting dining and nightlife,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO of NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City. “With everything the neighborhood has to offer, including its wonderful and growing array of hotels, Flatiron’s hospitality is an integral part of the New York City tourism landscape.”

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Are you ready for summer? Flatiron is stepping up its game!

 

Fitness. Tech. And Fun. Three things synonymous with Flatiron. And this summer, all three will be in abundance in one of the most popular neighborhoods in New York City.

Starting on June 19, the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) will hold eight weeks of free programming—fitness classes, tech courses, games, and entertainment—on the Flatiron Public Plazas this summer. The popular Flatiron Summer Series will be anchored by three theme days—Tech Tuesdays, Wellness Wednesdays, and Throwback Thursdays—with activities taking place on the Public Plazas at the intersection of 23rd Street, Broadway, and Fifth Avenue in the shadow of the iconic Flatiron Building.

“Each year, our Flatiron Summer Series draws even more residents, employees, and visitors looking to learn, to play, and to experience something different and engaging in one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods,” said Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Executive Director Jennifer Brown. “This summer, we’re extremely excited to offer a fantastic lineup of fitness, tech classes, games, entertainment, and even some sweet treats—there is something for everyone!”

The Flatiron Summer Series runs from through Thursday, August 9. The BID and the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) will celebrate the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year—on Thursday, June 21, with a giant Sundial Event in the North Public Plaza from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, as part of the BID’s first Throwback Thursday of the season. Attendees to this free event can cast their shadow to mark the time, help create a large-scale human timepiece, and leave their personal mark on a jumbo sundial banner that will be displayed in the nation’s only Museum of Mathematics through the end of June.

Tech Tuesdays

Since 2012, the BID, in

Partnership with General Assembly, has provided the neighborhood with a series of free tech education classes. This year, instructors from General Assembly and local institutions and businesses, including Touro College, Baruch College, and ThoughtMatter, will teach classes on the South Public Plaza from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Classes are free and open to the public but are subject to changes due to weather.

  • Tuesday, June 19 –  Snap. Play. Doodlematic Workshop with Touro College.
  • Tuesday, June 26 – Building a Personal Digital Brand with Baruch College.
  • Tuesday, July 3 – Intro to Coding with General Assembly.
  • Tuesday, July 10 – Plan, Manage & Execute Technology Projects with Touro College.
  • Tuesday, July 17 – Intro to Product Management with General Assembly.
  • Tuesday, July 24 – Intro to Data Analytics with General Assembly.
  • Tuesday, July 31 – Milleniheirs with ThoughtMatter.
  • Tuesday, August 7 – Civic Engagement: Why Complex Design Matters with ThoughtMatter.

Wellness Wednesdays

In celebration of Flatiron’s reputation as New York City’s “Fit-District,” this summer the BID will continue to partner with Athleta to present free fitness classes on the South Public Plaza on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The classes will be taught by instructors from local studios, including exhale Flatiron, Uplift Studios, Bode NYC, New York Health & Racquet Club, and Tiger Schulmann. Classes are free and open to the public but are subject to changes due to weather.

  • Wednesday, June 20 – Barre + Cardio with exhale. The best of both worlds, this class blends everything you already know about barre with toning cardio intervals.
  • Wednesday, June 27 – STRENGTH with Uplift Studios. 45-minutes of time-based fatigue for every muscle group, interspersed with high-intensity interval sections
  • Wednesday, July 4 – No class
  • Wednesday, July 11 – Bode Flow (yoga) with Bode NYC. A vigorous and fun flow series for all levels that develops strength and improves range of motion of the entire body.
  • Wednesday, July 18 – Zumba with New York Health & Racquet Club. A dynamic fitness program including Latin rhythms, easy-to-follow moves, sculpting, and resistance training.
  • Wednesday, July 25 – Kickboxing with Tiger Schulmann. Learn the basics of real kickboxing while getting a great work out and having fun.
  • Wednesday, August 1 – Vinyasa Yoga with New York Health & Racquet Club. Emphasis is on linking breath with movement, strength, and form.
  • Wednesday, August 8 – Hot HIIT with Bode NYC. A training system that combines High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), muscle toning, and cardio with warm temperatures.

Throwback Thursdays

On Throwback Thursdays, the BID will organize a game station that is free and open to the public on the Flatiron North Public Plaza with board games, a giant Connect Four, and cornhole sets available to play for free from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

Local businesses and organizations will join in on the fun to provide free cultural education and entertainment, such as a children’s bookbinding activity by the Center for Book Arts, and a photo frame arts & crafts project by Wonder Photo Shop from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on select Thursdays. At 6:00 PM each Thursday, local musical performers will entertain passersby. Performances will be held at Rizzoli bookstore in the event of inclement weather.

Continuing this year, the BID will partner with Eataly and Shake Shack to provide complimentary servings of Eataly’s Gelato at “Summer Scoops Kickoff” (June 21), Shake Shack’s Frozen Custard at “Mid-Summer Scoops” (July 19), and Eataly’s mini cannoli at “Summer Sweets” (August 10).

  • Thursday, June 21 – Games, MoMath Solstice Sundial, The Center for Book Arts, The PIT, and Summer Scoops Kickoff with free gelato by Eataly.
  • Thursday, June 28 – Games, Wonderphoto, and The Jazz Gallery.
  • Thursday, July 5 – Games and The Jazz Gallery.
  • Thursday, July 12 – Games and Hill Country Live.
  • Thursday, July 19 – Games, TADA! Youth Theatre and Mid-Summer Scoops with free frozen custard by Shake Shack.
  • Thursday, July 26 – Games, Hill Country Live.
  • Thursday, August 2 – Games and TBD
  • Thursday, August 9 – Games, The Jazz Gallery, and Summer Sweets with free mini cannoli by Eataly.

To view a full calendar of local events, and discover more about special offers in the neighborhood, visit: www.flatirondistrict.nyc/summer2018. To get immediate notifications of the classes and RSVP opportunities, sign up for the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership’s newsletter at http://www.flatirondistrict.nyc/contact-us.

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3 Neighborhoods, 3 New Lunch Break Options

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 and body, and most importantly be healthy and taste great!

We’ve rounded up a few of the new places opening up in three different, busy neighborhoods of NYC, so you’ll be sure to find one that’s close to your office.

 

maman Opens in NoMad

Photo: Courtesy of Victoria Morris/maman

The popular — and beautiful — café, bakery and event space, maman is opening at a new location — in NoMad! They already have three successful locations in the city, SoHo, TriBeCa and in the Meatpacking District — not to mention their outpost in Greenpoint and Toronto. This location will have a dedicated catering pick-up counter to pick up fresh salads, sandwiches, their famous nutty chocolate chip cookies of course and much more, making it the perfect spot to grab lunch in the warm and cozy aesthetic they’re known for. And PSA for all the businesses, it’s great for catering group lunches, too.

Opening date: Tuesday, January 16th
Address: 22 w. 25th st, New York, NY 10010 (NoMad)

 

Tender Greens Opens in Flatiron

Photo: Courtesy of Tender Greens

The fast-casual restaurant chain from California, Tender Greens is coming to New York City this spring. Taking over the old Craftbar location, this first East Coast spot will be a perfect stop for healthy and delicious meals. Whether you’re bringing lunch back to the office or eating in, the chain has something for you. By serving seasonal and responsibly-sourced food, it’s not only the variety and flavors that’ll have you coming back — the feel of doing good will be present, too.

Opening date: February
Address: 900 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 (Flatiron)

 

Dig Inn Opens in TriBeCa

Photo: Courtesy of Dig Inn

Dig Inn has quickly won over our hearts as a great, healthy option for both lunches and dinners in the office. The concept is easy, the food is fresh and flavorful, and the servings are generous. With 15 locations already in NYC, it’s sure to say that New Yorkers can’t get enough of Dig Inn — and now TriBeCa is getting its own location. This will be a prime spot to ensure a healthy and delicious lunch that will easily keep you full all through your remaining work hours.

Opening date: TBA, Spring 2018
Address: 412 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013 (TriBeCa)