Summer of RE:Store
Through Labor Day, you can shop at six exciting new pop-ups across the neighborhood, including a record shop, a plus-size vintage fashion boutique, a craft store and a legendary culinary bookstore.
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A new cultural institution has arrived at the Seaport, and it’s guaranteed to blow you away. The much-anticipated Balloon Museum opened at the Tin Building (96 South St.) on August 7, bringing 58,000 square feet of immersive, family-friendly interactive inflatable art installations to the neighborhood.
Read all about this exciting new arrival at the link in bio 🔗
Kitchen Arts and Letters may be the oldest food and drink bookstore in the country, but it’s the newest food and drink bookstore in Lower Manhattan 📚
How, you ask? This summer, via the Downtown Alliance’s RE:Store program, the Upper East Side institution opened a satellite location at 111 Broadway with a curated selection focused on New York City food stories.
At the helm is managing partner Matt Sartwell, whose years of experience in the center of a venn diagram of culinary arts, literature and community make him perfect for the job.
Kitchen Arts and Letters’ Lower Manhattan location will be open through Labor Day, so If you want your meals to be less like “Kitchen Nightmares” and more like “The Joy of Cooking,” it’s worth stopping by the pop-up’s weekly events with authors, chefs and food historians.
Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗
The Oculus, the behemoth transit hub and retail center designed in striking white marble by architect Santiago Calatrava in the decade after September 11, opened its doors 10 years ago this month.
To mark the milestone, the downtown landmark will host 10 whole days of community programming, art, exclusive offers and giveaways, running August 7 through 17.
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It’s high summer and we’re smack in the middle of patio dining season, so it seemed only apt to present to you now: The Downtown Restaurant Week Matrix 🍽️
For the uninitiated, Restaurant “Week” is the magical time of year in New York where a ton of the city’s best restaurants offer up two-course lunches and three-course dinners for $30, $45 or $60. This summer’s event runs through August 16 (with some restaurants extending their deals through Labor Day), and is a great time to try out new spots and hit up old favorites alike.
From bonafide institutions to new openings to Michelin-annointed spots, Lower Manhattan is the privileged home to dozens of fantastic restaurants. We split the downtown dining scene into four quadrants, each a mini guide for helping you choose where to go for your next meal. Wherever you end up, have fun, eat well and tip your servers!
Learn more about Restaurant Week at the link in our bio 🔗
Whether you need a last minute gift for a baby shower, birthday party, or a way to bribe a toddler, downtown is kid-friendly in more ways than one.
In addition to our big name stores that cater to all age groups, we also have several dedicated to our littlest Lower Manhattanites. Not that these are the only places you can find things to buy for children. After all, there are toys everywhere for those with the eyes to see.
Head to the link in our bio for the full list!
We’re simply not here for any claims that summer is “almost over.” In fact, we’re using the remainder of these seven (!) warm, glorious weeks to indulge in one of the season’s greatest perks: the spritz.
While you can’t go wrong with a classic Aperol or Campari option, there are several venues in Lower Manhattan that put a unique twist on the standard. In the link in our bio, find our full rundown of these five bars, which are serving up everything from fruity peach spritzes to boozy bourbon-spiked options and beyond 🔗
It seems like everyone is pinching pennies these days, but even if you aren’t on a budget, it feels good to score some occasional deals. The best deal out there? Happy hour — especially when you can pair your discounted drink with a couple bites (or, heck, a full meal).
On our website, we rounded up some of the best bars, restaurants and cafes in Lower Manhattan where you can booze for cheap and walk away with a full belly, with a few all-day and weekend happy hours on the list, as well. Whether you’re looking for riverfront relaxation or $5 martinis, find our guide to budget-friendly bar hopping at the link in bio 🔗
The seamless integration of art and life is the guiding principle behind Francis’ World and Dimorae Home, the pop-up shop owned by longtime friends and artistic collaborators Francesa Furian and Giulia Dal Cerro at 190 Front Street.
Furian, whose background is in industrial design, “designed the space as a house, as a domestic environment, because we really wanted to convey the idea of sharing an experience, sharing our roots.” She is also behind the bold, colorful prints of New York City landmarks found on tote bags, greeting cards, placemats and other objects d’art available for purchase.
The goal of the activation is to present a curated way of living where art, design, and everyday objects come together. Visitors are invited to explore hand-printed artworks, stationery, tableware, and home goods, as well as engage in hands-on workshops and community events that foster the artistic spirit.
Read more about Furian and her shop in the seaport at the link in our bio 🔗
The Fearless Girl may be small, but she’s made a huge impact worth celebrating — which you can do at her very own block party 🎉
On Friday, July 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Broad Street between Wall Street and Exchange Place will transform into the Fearless Girl Summer Block Party. This free street festival will feature fun for all ages, and will include exclusive statue merch available on a first-come, first-served basis; a live DJ set by DJ Avera; a special augmented reality photo opportunity and plenty of summer treats to go around. Organizers State Street will also be giving a special preview during the event about the future of Fearless Girl.
This inaugural celebration highlights the spirit that made Fearless Girl an iconic landmark in Lower Manhattan. While she once stood boldly in front of the Charging Bull, Fearless Girl now looks up defiantly at the New York Stock Exchange, remaining one of downtown’s enduring symbols of courage and resilience. Come celebrate all that she stands for and be a part of Fearless Girl’s next chapter.
A midsummer dispatch to further brag about our seven RE:Store pop-ups, all of which are open for business — not to mention events, activities, classes and more!
RE:Store transformed vacant storefronts into opportunities for small business owners, offering them three months of free rent and an operations grant to bring their visions to life in Lower Manhattan.
Now, you can built a custom scent profile at @element.brooklyn, catch live music and flip through records at @thenumerogroup, bring beauty into your life and home with @dimorae.home + @francis_world products, shop for one-of-a-kind plus-size vintage at @plusbklyn, learn any kind of craft and unleash your inner artist at @brooklyncraftcompany, and explore the culinary history of NYC at @kalnyc.
If you patronize (i.e. make a purchase or attend an event) at least four of our RE:Store shops, you will be entered to win a grand prize! Head to the link in bio for more details.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but the @thebatterynyc softens the blow. Enjoy the very last FIFA World Cup 2026 game this afternoon on the Battery’s Woodland Lawn, alongside iconic views of the New York Harbor.
The rain has passed and the sun is out — what could be better a better send off for the summer of soccer than watching, cheering and celebrating in one of New York’s best public parks? See you there! ⚽️
Note: The park will accept walk-ins until lawn capacity is reached, but the screen can also be seen from areas outside the viewing area.
It’s all come down to this.
The summer of soccer will conclude this Sunday, July 19 with a showdown between Argentina and Spain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game will likely be screened at every single bar, restaurant, and sidewalk bed sheet / projector set-up leftover from the Knicks games, but we rounded up a few unique spots to kick it for the final anyway.
Who are you rooting for? Drop a 🇦🇷 or 🇪🇸 in the comments!
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