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Downtown TripPicks: Aug 14-Aug 21

Post author By Alyssa Cook
Post date August 14, 2017

Trip.com is an innovative planning tool that tailors recommendations for places to stay, eat and play to your specific tastes. It also allows you to share your great experiences with people who have the same interests as you; people in your “tribes.” Trip.com’s TripPicks This Week feature empowers you to discover and take advantage of great events, openings and exhibits throughout the city each week.

Here are some exciting events and sites to check out this week in Downtown New York, courtesy of Trip.com. Visit their website or download the app for more upcoming events.

Sabbia Summer Party

Celebrate summer at Eataly’s seasonal rooftop restaurant Sabbia. This Italian summer party will feature a live DJ, a selection of the restaurant’s most loved wines, beers and cocktails, and yummy seaside-inspired bites. $95

Where: Eataly (Flatiron), 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
When: Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 9 pm to 12 am

New York Speakeasy Jazz Party

Meet us at The Back Room, “one of only two speakeasies in New York City that operated during Prohibition,” for an evening of music with Svetlana & The Delancey Five. Be ready to dance and toast with tea cups. FREE

Where: The Back Room (Lower East Side), 102 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002
When: Monday, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 from 9 pm to 1 am

Secret History of the Subway System

Get the inside scoop on New York’s oldest train stations. Starting at the Brooklyn Bridge Station, transit expert and guide Gary Dennis will take participants all the way to Grand Central Terminal, all the while revealing the stations’ secret and sometimes seedy history. Tickets start at $29

Where: The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building (Civic Center), 1 Centre St, New York, NY 10007
When: Sunday, Aug. 20 from 11 am to 1:30 pm

Margarita March

We doubt those taking part in the Margarita March will do any actual marching (the kind that would require coordination and regular measured steps) as a ticket to this downtown bar hop entitles participants to eight tequila drinks at eight different downtown bars. Tickets $65

Where: Check site for complete list of locations
When: Saturday, Aug. 19 – Sunday, Aug. 20 from 12 to 10 pm

Walking Meditation and Film Screening

Director Marc J. Francis and monastics will first lead a four-block walking meditation before joining the audience for a screening of his film, “Walk With Me,” a “cinematic journey into the world of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh and his Plum Village retreat in rural France.” The screening will be followed by a group meditation led by monastics featured in the film. $18

Where: Union Square and The Rubin Museum (Chelsea), 150 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
When: Saturday, Aug. 19 at 1:15 pm

News

Lighting Up The Skies In Flatiron This Holiday Season

Post author By Mike Hammer
Post date November 26, 2014

Flatiron ushered in the winter holiday season Tuesday night by flipping the switch on a giant holiday installation destined to be a popular attraction in the weeks to come.

Positioned across the street from the famed Flatiron Building, the dynamic LED and mirror-paneled New York Light installation immediately invited opportunities for photos with the cityscape as a backdrop.

New York Light was selected as the winner of the first-ever, Flatiron Plaza Holiday Design Competition in September, an invite-only competition run by the Flatiron/23^rd Street Partnership and Van Alen Institute.

“This amazing piece of art celebrates the holidays and New York itself, lighting up the Flatiron North Public Plaza and paying tribute to its views of the city from this special vantage point for the tens of thousands of people who pass through the district each day,” said Flatiron/23^rd Street Partnership Executive Director, Jennifer Brown.

“This elegant yet cool installation will further stimulate interactions between locals and visitors in the increasingly vibrant Flatiron District,” said Van Alen Institute Executive Director, David van der Leer.

Designed by the Brooklyn-based INABA, New York Light illuminates the North Public Plaza at Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23^rd Street as a backdrop for events. It also gives visitors a special view of the Flatiron building and the Madison Square skyline this season.

The design is the result of a collaborative effort by INABA, bengal.fierro, Tillotson Design Associates, Robert Silman Associates, Walsh Electrical Contracting Inc., DLC, International Lights, Crestron, Bartco Lighting, and Naho Kubota.

Created to echo the plaza’s namesake building, the installation frames the Flatiron Building to its south. At the other end, the steel tube installation faces north along Broadway, opening up to outline a view of the Empire State Building. Reflective panels hang from the artwork so visitors standing inside can see these views bordered by partial reflections of the plaza’s surroundings.

At night, twinkling LEDs illuminate the installation to create dramatic vantage points.

“The installation is meant to be a place to take in these qualities, as well as to appreciate all of the street activity day and night through its many reflective panels,” said Jeffrey Inaba, Founder of INABA.

Wendy Feuer, Assistant Commissioner of Urban Design, Art & Wayfinding, New York City Department of Transportation added, “The artwork not only complements the surrounding architecture, but enlivens the plaza for New Yorkers and visitors at this special time of year.”

New York Light anchors the Flatiron Partnership’s third annual “23 Days of Flatiron Cheer,” which kicks off Monday, December 1st with nearly three weeks of performances, holiday-themed walking tours, online contests, and family-friendly activities.

One of New York City’s marquee holiday events, “23 Days of Flatiron Cheer” runs until Tuesday, December 23rd. The Flatiron Partnership also announced Tuesday night that it will celebrate the season of giving by giving back. Throughout the 23 days, the Flatiron Partnership will collect nonperishable food items at the North Public Plaza to donate to the Food Bank For New York City, as well as holding a virtual food drive online.

-Jeff Simmons

-Photography courtesy of Cameron Blaylock of Van Alen Institute

Tags flatiron, Flatiron Holiday, Flatiron Holiday Lighting, Flatiron Light Show, Lighting Up Flatiron

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A Go-To Destination: Flatiron

Post author By Mike Hammer
Post date August 25, 2014

It’s where the past meets the present—in the shadow of one of the most fabled buildings in New York City. Just 20 blocks south of the frenzy that characterizes Times Square is the distinctive Flatiron Building, an architectural beacon that draws countless visitors each day destined to photograph its architectural ingenuity.

While drawn to the neighborhood because of this 22-story icon, which was at one time one of the tallest buildings in New York City, visitors can easily be captivated by a dynamic landscape; the thriving Madison Square Park, cultural establishments including the National Museum of Mathematics, and culinary offerings that span the globe. “While this neighborhood was once primarily defined by the Flatiron Building, it has evolved into a premier 21st century live-work-visit community,” said Jennifer Brown, who leads the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership. “The transformation continues to draw a diverse array of popular restaurants, a dynamic retail environment, and family-friendly activities. Yet it’s a place where you still feel connected. When you step into Flatiron, you feel like you’ve found a new home.”

THE SCENE

Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or a repeat “customer,” it’s not difficult to discover that Flatiron is more than ever a go-to destination. At the heart of the neighborhood is the bow-tie—the intersection of Fifth Avenue, 23rd Street and Broadway. A healthy dose of visitors and workers mix with an ever-growing population of residents.

“Flatiron has everything: a central location, easy access to transportation, world-class homes with shopping and dining, exciting nightlife and a jewel of a park; all surrounded by historical beauty,” said Nicholas Athanail, local resident and licensed associate real estate broker with The Corcoran Group. “I love the Flatiron District for its exciting diversity. It really has something for everyone. Being here, for me, always feels like I’m in the center of ‘where it’s at.’”

Christopher Heywood, Senior Vice President of Communications for NYC & Company, added, “Flatiron is one of the City’s most stylish and well-located neigh- borhoods with excellent dining, shopping and cultural opportunities.”

FOODIES REJOICE

With more than 185 food establishments, a culinary cornucopia unfolds at every corner. With eateries ranging from casual
to upscale, it’s easy to take a trip around the world in less than one square mile.

Frequented by visitors from across the globe—and many from Italy itself—is the anchor culinary destination, Eataly New York, positioned at the bustling cross- roads of Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street.

Packed with shoppers and diners at nearly all hours, Eataly offers a panoply of fresh ingredients available to purchase or devour onsite at its seven sit-down restaurants. The marketplace allows one to indulge in fresh mozzarella, salumi and cheese, fish, pizza and pasta, and enjoy splendid views from a rooftop restaurant all year-round.

In recent years, the district has wel- comed an outcropping of new restaurants. One of the most consistent draws continues to be the world-renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack. The original burger-and-fries eatery is at the southeast corner of Madison Square Park. Don’t be discouraged by the line because the queue moves swiftly and in summer and fall you’ll enjoy the peaceful park setting.

By Jeff Simmons

The Flatiron is featured on DOWNTOWN’s Summer 2014 edition. If you would like to continue reading the entire article, you can find our latest issue on newsstands now! Or you can subscribe to DOWNTOWN Magazine for home delivery by clicking here.

Tags 23rd Street, broadway, building, Christopher Heywood, Communications for NYC & Company, Fifth Avenue, flatiron, Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership, jeff simmons, Jennifer Brown, New York City, Nicholas Athanail, The Corcoran Group, Times Square

Lifestyle Living

Free Events for Your Mind, Body and Soul Fill Flatiron Public Plazas in July

Post author By Mike Hammer
Post date June 30, 2014

Image: Flatiron

Residents and visitors to the Flatiron District will be able to enrich their minds, strengthen their bodies, and laugh to witty performances – all for free this July on the Public Plazas. The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership (BID) is collaborating with local partners to offer three weeks of the free evening programming from July 8 to July 24.

On Tuesdays, instructors from General Assembly, the urban campus for technology, design and entrepreneurship, will lead workshops on a range of tech-related topics. On Wednesdays, instructors from local Flatiron fitness studios will teach exercise and yoga classes, sponsored by Athleta, the fitness fashion retailer. On Thursdays, the Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) will delight audiences with witty performances.

The workshops and classes will be held in the South Public Plaza, located on Broadway between 22nd and 23rd Streets, and the improve performances will be held in the North Public Plaza at 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue and Broadway.

Since 2012, the BID has partnered with General Assembly to offer free summer tech workshops in the plazas. In response to positive feedback from the community, the BID decided to expand the free programming to include the fitness and improv events.

To register for these free programs and for a full calendar of local events, visit www.discoverflatiron.org.

-Jeff Simmons

Tags 23rd Street, Athleta, BID, broadway, Discover Flatiron, events, Fifth Avenue, flatiron, Flatiron District, General Assembly, jeff simmons, july, North Public Plaza, Peoples Improv Theater, public plazas, South public plaza

Beauty Fashion

Hair-Necessities: The New ghd Eclipse Styler

Post author By Mike Hammer
Post date March 21, 2014

The British professional hair styling brand, ghd (Good Hair Day), is celebrating its 13th year of business and has just introduced a new product to the market, the ghd eclipse with tri-zone technology.

The brand, ghd is a household name among stylists, is known for revolutionizing the hair-straightening game, and has been called the “Aston Martin of Haircare,” winning multiple awards for the best flatirons and hairdryers on the market.

In 2012 the ghd flatiron was named “Best Styling Tool” at the Sunday Times Beauty Awards, and its air professional performance hairdryer was a “Hair Must-Have” in OK!‘s 2013 Spring Beauty Awards.

ghd makes luxury products that are worth the investment. The new ghd eclipse retails at $245, can curl, wave, or straighten hair, and features three plates (instead of the usual one) that maintain a consistent temperature. The tri-zone technology guarantees constant, optimal heat (365 degrees F), that gives the best performance, even on the coarsest of strands, while minimizing hair damage.

The new eclipse styler is a necessity for every stylish girl.

–Charlotte Bryant

Tags charlotte bryant, Downtown Magazine, flatiron, ghd, Hair, Luxury