NYFW // Catherine Fulmer AW 2011 @ Bowery Powetry Club

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on February 15, 2011 · 2 Comments 

On Sunday night, designer Catherine Fulmer and entrepreneur Avi Oster hosted Southern Crawl, an evening of fashion and music, featuring a presentation of Fulmer’s Fall 2011 women’s collection along with music by emerging Soul singer Marla Joy and a special appearance by renowned DJ Paul Sevigny. Southern Crawl was held at the Bowery Poetry Club, … Continue reading →

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EAT: Affaire Opens in the East Village

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on January 14, 2011 · 2 Comments 

Affaire, a bi-level lounge and French restaurant opened last week in the old China 1 space, along the dive bars and the Italian restaurant haven of Alphabet City. When you first enter this lounge, head to the bar on the main level for a dangerously smooth fresh fruit pear or peach infused vodka cocktail, before … Continue reading →

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Resto Report: Porsena Opens in East Village

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on December 11, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Praised and celebrated for the magic she creates with boneless pork roast at Porchetta, Sara Jenkins has recently opened Porsena, a pasta restaurant just down the block from Porchetta on East 7th Street. Jenkins got her start in NYC at I Coppi and won a loyal following at 50 Carmine. With her solid past, you … Continue reading →

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The Downtown Dossier: Catching up with Asher Roth

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on May 26, 2010 · 2 Comments 

So last Thursday I got to spend some one-on-one time with fellow Dub C alum, Asher Roth.  Asher and I sipped on some Redbull Vodkas, bonded over our affinity for Goldbar, and reminisced about the college days – and why he loved it so much he wrote a song about it.  For all of us … Continue reading →

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The Dirt: The Blind Barber (Formally Plan B) Coming Soon

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on May 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Josh Boyd, Adam Kirsch, and Jeff Laub are getting ready to soft launch their new spot – The Blind Barber.  Formally Plan B, The BB will feature a functional old-school classic barber shop in the front and a bar/lounge in the back. They will be doing Men’s Haircuts during the day, hosting happy hours, and … Continue reading →

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DATING // Valentine's Day Edition

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on February 14, 2010 · 3 Comments 

by: @ohthatmelissa My Goodness. Who in the hell invented this god-forsaken holiday? Yes, a hallmark in American folklore, but man oh man does it give a girl the blues! A single, self-sufficient Manhattan gal needs not a holiday where she is reminded of the solitude of her very well-being, but yet a calendar week set … Continue reading →

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Just Your Average Wednesday Night: CV, Darkroom, Lit

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Wednesday night are back and more badass then ever.  As you know, your truly has been hosting at CV for the past three Wednesdays.  Well this past Wed. in particular things got a little out of hand. I don’t know if it the pinatas stuffed with party favors, or the straight up 90’s dance party, … Continue reading →

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Resto Report: Bar Above Cabin Down Below

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on February 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The Bar Above Cabin Down Below sounds like some sort of riddle brain teaser, but since the bar itself does not have a name yet, that’s what we are going to call it. What once was the random ‘Pizza Shop’ above the celeb-ridden Cabin Down Below – has now transformed into a legit bar/lounge brought … Continue reading →

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Ewww: Cabin (Down Below) Gets Flushed Out

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on November 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Via Eater: Things at Cabin Down Below got a bit wet over the weekend when a faulty toilet overflowed and flooded the subterranean space at 2AM on Sunday morning. After it was unable to shut off the water, the management shut off the music and closed down, sending the guests scurrying for dry land. The … Continue reading →

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Darling Cait at Ella Lounge Tomorrow

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on November 17, 2009 · 1 Comment 

We all know I love a good Wednesday night out on the town.   Darling Cait, my fav fashonista and songbird, has a monthly residency at at Ella Lounge.  Unfortunately, my ass had a little too much to drink for Game 6 so I missed her last performance… so needless to say I am uber … Continue reading →

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