Reaching out on behalf of The Greens with exciting new programming in partnership with West Side Comedy Club! Starting Wednesday, February 2, the famous NYC comedy destination will be popping up at Pier 17’s indoor rooftop bar to serve up laughs accompanied by seasonal cocktails and delicious bites. Run by Felicia Madison, a comedian and manager who translates her fun, intelligent humor into an atmosphere where comics love to perform and where audiences love to laugh, the West Side Comedy Club shows will occur every other Wednesday and host 4-5 NYC based comics during each show.
Located at the Seaport on The Rooftop at Pier 17 overlooking the Lower Manhattan skyline, The Greens is a destination dining experience that features 32 custom-built 10’ x 10’ private dining cabins, community cabins, and The Greens bar, where the comedy shows will take place. Complete with intimate lounge seating, toasty fireplaces, and a well-stocked drink selection, The Greens bar is the perfect setting for a night of laughs and good company.
Shows will occur every other Wednesday from 7:00 – 8:30pm, starting February 2, 2022; lineup of comedians includes:
Mark Normand
Wednesday, February 2: Ashley Austin Morris, Eagle Witt, Jocelyn Chia, Mark Normand and Adam Gabel
Wednesday, February 16: Black History Month show (artists TBC)
Wednesday, March 2: Artists TBC
Wednesday, March 16: Artists TBC
Wednesday, March 30: Artists TBC
Wednesday, April 30: Artists TBC
Reservations required. Tickets are $15 (21+ only.) An a-la-care menu will be available, and all cocktails are $12
The Rooftop at Pier 17® is transforming The Greens into a winter wonderland once again, bringing back the popular, cozy Winter Cabins.
The downtown destination dining experience will highlight international cuisines and seasonal cocktails, incredible views of the downtown skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, alongside interactive and seasonally specific programming.
The Greens will include 32 custom-built 10’ x 10’ private dining cabins that each seat up to eight guests, as well as additional seating at the adjoining inside bar.
Outfitted in chic and modern winter décor, each cabin will be furnished with comfortable banquette seating, multiple chairs, a virtual fireplace, electric heating, an air purifier, and more.
In a new twist, The Greens menu this winter will celebrate different cuisines such as Southern, Japanese, Latin, Vegan, and more.
A diverse selection of dishes will be available à la carte along with cocktails and desserts.
A sampling of new menu items includes buttermilk fried chicken, gooey mac n cheese, sushi, crispy fish tacos, and caramelized butternut squash.
In respect to enhancing safety measures for guests, the private cabins will also include Molekule air purifiers and be thoroughly disinfected between each 90-minute reservation.
Guests 12 years or older will be kindly asked to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
For more information and reservations, visit pier17ny.com.
Photo courtesy: AM105009_Credit – @fredmarcusstudio on behalf of @howardhughesco
A new rooftop food & beverage experience features 28 mini lawns for responsible alfresco dining, summer cocktails, special programming, and lawn games
Living in Lower Manhattan has so many perks when we first launched Downtown 11 years ago, we had the tagline living high in Lower Manhattan. At the time where else could you find bowling allies and indoor pools with spas, putting greens in any other place in New York City?
Even as COVID is knocking our cities every which way our incredible, developers are looking at ways to keep you safe, offer unique dining, cocktail, and relaxation opportunities. We have not had the pleasure of experiencing The Greens but we will be back to you in a few days with our top 5 years to add this to your “must-do” list for 2020 Summer.
The Greens, New York City’s premier open-air rooftop venue transforms into the ultimate outdoor dining retreat this summer. Looking for something unique and fresh versus the typical New York City summer rooftop experience, The Greens is a casual, socially distance-minded destination launching this August on The Rooftop at Pier 17®.
Why not consider fun and a beautiful scenic escape for trend-forward cocktails and seasonally focused fare against the iconic New York skyline?
The Greens comprises 28 individual 14 x 14 square-foot mini lawns to accommodate up to eight diners with cabana-style lounge chairs, an umbrella, installed Yeti Cooler for beverages, USB port for charging electronic devices and more. Designed with the health and safety of guests as a top priority, each mini lawn provides plenty of space coupled with proper cleaning procedures to dine and socialize responsibly.
Safety measures include hand sanitizers throughout the rooftop and touchless ordering directly from the guests’ personal mobile phones.
Each mini lawn features a unique QR code that when scanned will populate an online menu to order from. Chase is the preferred payment partner of The Greens. Should the mini lawns be fully occupied, the North and South patios on The Rooftop will also be open and operating for dining service with a view.
The all-day menu provided by the rooftop restaurant R17
Blending an approachable New American cuisine with a complimentary beverage program using only top-quality, seasonal ingredients. Sample dishes and cocktails include:
Salmon and Summer Squash Kebab, grilled with salsa verde
Tomato, Strawberry and Cucumber Salad, feta, sourdough, and nasturtium vinaigrette
Crispy Organic Chicken Sandwich, chili mayo, iceberg and tomato
The Sapphire, Grey Goose, blue curacao, fresh lemon juice, blackberry syrup
The Greens, Sipsmith Gin, basil, thyme, mint, citrus juices
The Greens Rooftop Seaport New York
The Greens will also feature four gaming lawns to be enjoyed for groups of up to eight people.
Spanning 12 x 48 square feet, each gaming lawn will have available games to rent such as bocce ball, cornhole, giant Jenga, and more. Additionally, a stage featuring a 32 feet-wide LED screen capable of streaming live TV will adorn the north side of The Rooftop.
Guests can look forward to special experiences this summer including sports broadcasts, live music, and DJs as part of Seaport Sounds presented by Heineken®, and the return of Seaport Cinema, Seaport FIT and Seaport Kids programs. Throughout the season these visitor experiences and others will also be elevated through engaging consumer activations by Pier 17’s founding partners including Heineken®, Chase, Lincoln, and PepsiCo.
As part of the Seaport District’s mission to support local community initiatives, each online reservation will incur a $1 booking fee which will be donated to a local civic organization.
“With the launch of The Greens, the Seaport District has created a way for Lower Manhattan to enjoy the perks that our rooftop experience has to offer while remaining in strict compliance with social-distancing guidelines,” said Saul Scherl, President of the New York Tri-State Region, The Howard Hughes Corporation®. “When the rooftop is open, public access will also remain available for all visitors as required, which this year includes shaded covered areas. We look forward to welcoming people back to the historic neighborhood this summer, and have made sure that all government guidelines have been put in place to ensure a safe and fun time for all.”
Following two memorable seasons that named The Rooftop at Pier 17 “Best New Concert Venue” by Pollstar, the 2020 Summer Concert Series will be on hiatus this year but will be returning in 2021 with a strong lineup and exciting third season.
The Green Pier 17 Rooftop
The Greens – open 7 days a week from 11 am – 11 pm, weather permitting. Online reservations for the mini lawns and gaming lawns are preferred and can be made in advance by visiting Pier17ny.com.
About The Rooftop at Pier 17®
The Rooftop at Pier 17® is New York City’s premier open-air venue set against panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline. The 1.5-acre rooftop, located within the revitalized Seaport District, serves as a year-round community amenity and cultural event space accommodating a wide array of programmings such as live music, sports, movie nights, and fitness classes. R17, The Rooftop’s restaurant, and cocktail lounge, also changes its menu to coincide with The Rooftop at Pier 17’s seasonal transformations from a Winterland experience, complete with the city’s first open-air rooftop ice skating rink, to an outdoor performance venue in the summer. Recently named a VenuesNow “All-Star” and awarded “Best New Concert Venue” by Pollstar, The Rooftop at Pier 17 hosts an annual Summer Concert Series presented by The Howard Hughes Corporation® in partnership with exclusive booking partner Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. For additional information, visit www.pier17ny.com.
Cape by Celestino Couture; Earrings by Deepa Gurnani. Bike by TKTK.
Rising waters, escalating temperatures –
and growing populations are particularly challenging in urban centers, where vertical living is the norm, and nature has long been an afterthought. We imagined a future New York where green is the word, in the streets, on the rooftops, in the sky, and on the waterways.
*On the main photo Kate: Cape by Celestino Couture; Earrings by Deepa Gurnani. Bike by TKTK.
This architectural collection features extensive vegetation, resource circulation, and community space to create social, ecological, and economic sustainability. Its special features range from greywater systems to passive heating, while add-ons are built with ideas of portability and adaptability in mind.
“There’s a river somewhere that flows through the lives of everyone.”— Roberta Flack
On Landon: Hoodie, Shirt, Jeans by Todd Shelton; Espadrilles by Giuseppe Zanotti; Sunglasses by Portrait Eyewear. Scooter by TKTK.
A Pavillion, designed by Dutch architects Delta Sync and PublicDomain Architects is a community of floating houses The translucent shelter relies on solar energy, and its structure is made of anti-corrosive plastic ETFE, which is 100 times lighter than glass and therefore ideal for a floating structure.
On Francis: Shirt and pants by Celestino Couture; Boots by Aera. On Lushian: Jacket and skirt by Lou de Bétoly; Blouse by Celestino Couture; Shoes by Ruthie David; Necklace and cuffs by Deepa Gurnani. Bike by Echelon Cycles NYC, Cannondale USA
This building top features communal green balconies watered by a central greywater system. The rooftop features a community garden using portable agriculture stands and agricultural bins.
This community building can function both –
as a structural additive as well as a stand-alone edifice. Its interior provides the opportunity for communal shelter, while the roof is sloped for rainwater collection.
On Lushian: Blouse, pants by Flor Et Al; Choker, rings by Soko; Boots by Ruthie Davis. On Francis: Windbreaker, joggers by Icebreaker; Hightops by Allbirds; Backpack by Manhattan Portage. Scooter by Revel; Skateboard by Uncle Funky
This building top has windows on all four sides –
outlined in vegetation and is crowned by a large rooftop gathering area surrounded by greenery. All vegetation is watered by a central greywater system.
On Kate: Dress by Flor Et Al; Bag by Behno; Earrings by Deepa Gurnani; Ring by Jill Herlands.
On Landon: Sweater, goggles by Z Zegna; Pants by Todd Shelton; Boots by Giuseppe Zanotti. Scooter by TKTK.
“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?”—Henry David Thoreau
On Lushian: Blouse, pants by Celestino Couture; Boots by Ruthie Davis. On Kate: Sleeveless trench coat, blouse, pants by Amur; Boots by Alterre; Earrings, belt, cuffs by Deepa Gurnani. Skateboards by Uncle Funky.
“The nation behaves well if it treats its natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” —Theodore Roosevelt
On Kate: Sleeveless trench coat, blouse, pants by Amur; Boots by Alterre; Earrings, belt, cuffs by Deepa Gurnani.
This rooftop gathering space features windows lined with natural vegetation maintained by a central greywater system.
On Nick: Parka, shorts, boots by Z Zegna; Sunglasses by Portrait Eyewear.
This community fountain has circular seating centered around a pond, and it functions as space for community gathering and waterfront relaxation. Portable agriculture pots can accentuate the area by providing easy-to-maintain greenery
On Francis: Windbreaker and joggers by Icebreaker; High tops by Allbirds; Backpack by Manhattan Portage. Skateboard by Uncle Funky.
Pots with curved edges create easy-to-maintain greenery that can be placed in any setting. With an opening that slims into a small bottom spout, pots can additionally be applied to greywater systems, soil plots, or water bodies.
On Francis: Parka by Arielle; Hoodie and pants by None Studio; Boots by Z Zegna. Bike by TKTK.
These towers allow for portable agriculture with sides sloped to facilitate rainwater and plant boxes oriented to allow for equal distribution of running water. Sides may be collapsed together to create a piece that is flat-pack.
On Lushian: Jacket by Celestino Couture; Dress by Arielle; Belt by Deepa Gurnani; Rings by Jill Herlands; Sneakers by Ruthie Davis. Scooter by TKTK
A facade covered by diagonally-rising plant boxes transforms ecology into an art form, while the three other walls featuring inset windows provide ample natural lighting. Vegetation may be watered by a central greywater system.
On Kate: Sweater, skirt by RedValentino; Mules by Alterre; Sunglasses by Portrait Eyewear; Earrings by Futura; Bag by Behno. On Landon: Turtlenexk by Celestino Couture, Jeans by Todd Shelton; Boots by Giuseppe Zanotti; Sunglasses by Portrait Eyewear. Scooter by TKTK.
Photography by Andrew Matusik, Matusikart.com Image Compositing by Andrew Matusik Sustainability Designer: Noemi Florea, Architecture Consultant: Luke Hellkamp
All production on location in Studio, 333 Park Ave, NYC
Visit Winterland Rink on The Rooftop at Pier 17 for a fun day or evening with friends, family, or a date.
This season, guests are invited to skate the city’s only open-air rooftop ice rink with a dramatic view of the skyline boasting panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building. In its second year, the rink is bigger and better than ever and next to it will be a custom, large-scale mountaintop sculpture, giving the feeling of skating in the Alps in the heart of downtown New York.
Winterland Rink is open seven days a week, and will be offering fun weekly programming including themed playlist skates, special “neighborhood” pricing for the local community, group and private instructional skate classes, guest appearances by a skating Santa, ice princess and much more!
Lucy Jayala, Maureen Kelly, Sydney Wright, Tara Wesolowski, and Taylor Light
Daily skating tickets and season memberships to Winterland Rink are available for advance purchase now at Pier17ny.com. Ranging from $14 – $35 for daily skate and starting at $100 for seasonal memberships. Children under 5, skate for free when with a skating adult (skate rentals not included).
Sydney Wright
For those who need a break from the cold, pop into The Rooftop’s Warming Hut that provides views of the rink and the Brooklyn Bridge. Seasonal drinks and a bar will also be available.
We were thrilled to be able to ice skate overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge and Hudson River, the views, are spectacular. Not sure which is better, the warming hut or views. We highly recommend Pier 17 as the place to be for outdoor fun! Sydney Wright sydney@dtnycmag.com
Barktoberfest 2019 is over; everybody won. Well, we all got to see adorable dogs in great costumes, but only some of those dogs won prizes. Over the course of the evening, ten top dogs won nine prizes for their puppy parents. It was a tough competition, but it wasn’t because of the rain; our judges had to choose between more participants than ever before! More than 80 pups and 200 people showed up for Downtown’s biggest Barktoberfest event.
The Event
On October 29th, hundreds of pups and people descended on the Seaport at Pier 17 for Barktoberfest, a canine costume party celebration. The event was hosted by Downtown Magazine and POOCHI NYC. Downtown Magazine’s Pawblisher Barclay publishes his own column in the magazine. POOCHI NYC is a professional dog-walking service offering memberships to NYC Pawrents with pooches at home.
We know this is why you’re really here: the puppy pictures. We don’t blame you.
Our Runners Pup:
Runners up received a one-year subscription to Downtown Magazine. For one year, they will able to learn about all of the cool stuff happening downtown, and their furry friends can learn about local doggie do’s with Barclay’s Spot.
Our first runner up was dressed as General Leia, our favorite Disney princess.
7th Place
Our 7th place winners were a tag-team, a pair of partners. These army pups won their owner a gift basket from Eatily.
6th Place
This went to a pair of owners, and one adorable infomercial of a pup. This chia pet won its owners a trip to the Fabio Doti Salon on Wall Street.
This pet really grew on our judges.
5th Place
This next pup was a Prime choice for 5th place. This Amazon Prime Pup won our hearts, as well as a Gift Certificate for Worth Street Veterinary Center.
This dog delivers joy to your heart in two days or less.
4th Place
This princely participant won his owner a hair makeover from Fredric Fekkai with David Cotteblanche.
3rd Place
Our third-place winner was also our “funniest costume.” It makes a lot of sense–this pup is a real joker. Pepper won himself a beautiful new dog bed from MGBW.
2nd Place
Our second-place winner is also competing in another contest, a heated political bout that won this dog “Best Headline-of-the-Day” costume. Bernie Sanders himself came down to the competition, looking a little furrier than usual, to collect a dinner for four at the Tribeca Grill.
Senator Sanders posing after a tough competition.
1st Prize
First prize went to a repeat pup. Last year’s winner (she was a fortune teller) returned as a grandma. If you think the costume is impressive, you should have seen her walk her walker on her hind legs. This walker-walking pup’s parent will walk away with an overnight stay at the Four Seasons.
Some Other Highlights
Some candid pics of some other participants. Nobody was a loser with awesome costumes like these.
