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Whether you’re making the most of a weekend getaway or looking to mix up your lunch break, Lower Manhattan has all the shopping, dining and entertainment you could want. From City Hall to the Battery, savor unique flavors, discover awe-inspiring museums, catch a show and so much more.

When one square mile contains infinite possibility, you never know what’s next. So get going, and see what’s happening in downtown New York.

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Downtown has been changing

Managing the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID), the Downtown Alliance is your first and best business resource. Whether you’re dreaming of a grand opening or big-time growth, we’re here to help in more ways than one.

It’s 80 degrees in Lower Manhattan today. What are you up to? ☀️
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Happy Pi Day! We secured a fresh-baked slice of blueberry from our friends at @fultonstallmarket in celebration 🫐Shout out to Archimedes of Syracuse of ancient Greece for being the first mathematician to calculate pi. Little did he know that thousands of years later we’d use his groundbreaking discovery to indulge in sweet, sweet circular treats 🥧
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At the start of January, the culinary magazine @food52 predicted that the paper plane, a modern classic invented in 2008 by bartender Sam Ross (and named after the popular song by M.I.A.) would be the cocktail of the year. Though the paper plane isn’t exactly new, it’s about time for another trendy beverage to hit the bar scene. After all, we’re all kind of tired of ordering espresso martinis – and bartenders are tired of making them. So we headed out into Lower Manhattan in pursuit of one.Learn more about the cocktail, its history and our quest to find one in the neighborhood at the link in our bio. Cheers! ✈️
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On this #InternationalWomensDay, we present to you: The Women-Owned Downtown Matrix!From legacy establishments to plucky start-ups, fine dining eateries to beloved watering holes, specialized services to general stores – women are at the helm of businesses large and small in Lower Manhattan. Starting on the left side of the matrix will introduce you to places you can visit for specific or special occasions – bridal shops, fine jewelers, upscale dining and bespoke experiences. Starting on the right, you’ll find establishments that fit into an everyday routine – coffee shops, neighborhood bars, retail stores and more. The top and bottom ends of the Goods/Services axis speak for themselves, but wander towards the middle and you’ll find places like The Little Shop – a bar that’s nestled behind a bodega-type store – and Barclay Rex, a cigar shop that also has a member’s only smoking lounge. All of the businesses featured on the matrix are either fully or partly owned by women, and this is by no means an exhaustive list. Lower Manhattan is the proud home of many women-owned enterprises without brick and mortar storefronts, such as financial and legal practices, e-commerce businesses, design and architecture firms, and more. We hope you frequent one of these amazing downtown spots today, or bookmark this post for your future shopping needs. Happy Women’s History Month!
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Who is the downtown alliance

Our mission at the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to enhance the quality of life in Lower Manhattan and advance the vibrant neighborhood as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District. By supporting economic development, public safety, sanitation, transportation and more, we strive to make Lower Manhattan an exciting, clean and safe place to live, work and play.

About the Alliance