28 June, 2016
Ask a New Yorker to name the best spot for a picnic, and you’ll hear the names of some of the city’s better known parks and green spaces: Central Park, the High Line, Bryant Park, even Fort Tryon Park, or...
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4 May, 2016
Manhattan’s Financial District (FiDi) is brimming with historic charm, and today it continues to embody the city’s prosperous spirit. Its winding streets and landmark buildings weave the intricate tale of Manhattan’s rich past and how it came to be the...
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2 March, 2016
Built in 1931, 101 Wall features a classic Art Deco exterior with landscaped setback terraces that reflect the bold geometric lines of the era. Every aspect of the historic façade helps set the stage for the understated elegance of the...
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10 February, 2016
While Manhattan’s Financial District shed its reputation of being “all work and no play” years ago, most coverage of the local dining and imbibing scene tends to focus on the neighborhood’s bigger-ticket, made-for-expense-accounts offerings. But FiDi is also home to...
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4 January, 2016
Steps from the luxury condos at 101 Wall, the South Street Seaport beckons and enchants.
A designated historic district, its architecture evokes the maritime spirit of the neighborhood’s past and present—with a New England-esque charm that feels more 19th century...
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18 December, 2015
The newly opened Seaport Studios at the South Street Seaport is bringing the latest fashion trends to the Financial District. The 5,000 square foot open-plan, nautically themed space that merges the area’s sea-trading past with downtown Manhattan’s luxury renaissance began ...
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1 December, 2015
A native of Alsace, France, Jean-Georges Vongerichten became enraptured by the allure of cooking at a very early age. After his initial apprenticeship, he went on to work under renowned chefs throughout southern France and Asia. His training in...
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29 October, 2015
The section of Manhattan coastline known as South Street Seaport has been a venerable hub of trade, commerce, and culture for over a century. It’s consistently one of the most popular attractions in NYC. Much like the Financial District with...
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5 October, 2015
For decades, the romance of New York has been reflected by its Art Deco architectural masterpieces. The Empire State building, of course, as well as the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the original American Stock Exchange building exemplify the city’s...
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16 September, 2015
The Guggenheim, the Met, the Museum of Natural History; New York City has a wealth of world-class museums and galleries. Alongside the big hitters, however, there are also some exceptional smaller offerings, and the Financial District is home to many...
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