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Winter Roundup of Activities in Lower Manhattan

November 22, 2020 by Teresa Wang

Winter is coming, but New York is far from a ghost town. Downtown Manhattan still has plenty of new events from an art installation house on the West Side next to the Hudson River to an incredible array of pop up tiny cabin houses on the East River at Pier 17.

The mini lawns have been replaced with outdoor mini cabins that each seat up to 10 people. Enjoy your pod’s company and order amazing food from The Greens and some of the best views of the city. There are only 28 mini cabins and reservations go live every Monday.

1. The Greens

Date: Open now through winter

Reservation Times: M-W 12 pm – 10 pm and Th-Sun 11 am – 10 pm

Location: The Rooftop at Pier 17

Reservation Fee: $5 for a lunch reservation and $50 reservation fee for a weekend lunch/dinner reservation, which includes a $5 donation to charity

Age(s): All ages welcome

Please Note: The reservation window opens up every Monday at 10 am.

FiDi Families Insiders: While there, check out the annual pumpkin arch on the first floor, featuring over 500 pumpkins for a free photo opp through the end of this month! Thereafter, check out the South Street Seaport Christmas Tree for another free photo opp!

To book a reservation, please visit their website HERE.

Now that all NYC DOE public schools are fully remote for the unforeseeable future, jump over to WonderFilledKids.com for curated print outs and activities for your kids!

2. Wonder Filled Kids

Fee: Free for the entire month of December!

Age(s): 3-6 years olds

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

Ready to kick off the holiday season with a socially distant outdoor silent dance party? This fun event features a different DJ each week on Tuesdays during lunchtime. Take a break from your daily routine, join us via Mixlr (an app that broadcasts live audio) on your own device and headphones, and dance your heart out! Socially distanced ground markers will provide a place for you to dance safely in Zuccotti Park. Grab a holiday treat after you enjoy the music.

3. Silent Snow Ball

Date: Tuesdays, December 1st, 8th and 15th

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Zuccotti Park, One Liberty Plaza (165 Broadway)

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

RSVP: No registration required; In order to participate, just show up!

FiDi Families Insiders: The free program is first-come, first-served, so don’t be late

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

4. Brookfield Luminaries

Visit Brookfield Place NY and admire their annual wishes and light shows. This year the wishing stations are touchless, but each wish will still come with a $1 donation, up to $25,000, from Brookfield Place to a local Charity.

Date: Friday, November 27th – Sunday, January 3rd

Time: 8 am – 10 pm

Location: Brookfield Place Winter Garden

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: Be on the lookout for their incredible light show at the top of every hour.

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

Swing by to check out Mildred Howard’s “The House That Will Not Pass for Any Color Other Than Its Own” on display at Belvedere Plaza along the Hudson River.

5. BPCA Art Installation House

Date: Open now through early 2021

Time: on display 24/7

Location: Belvedere Plaza

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

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Eataly at Home – Thanksgiving Delivered in NYC and Beyond!

November 18, 2020 by Denise Courter

Not in the mood to roast a whole bird? The culinary experts at Eataly are making Thanksgiving a breeze this year, amici. Eataly’s chefs are prepared to take the lead and shoppers can pick up full housemade Thanksgiving meals, from roasted turkey breast to the stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and more, all made fresh at Eataly and ready to heat and eat at home.

Eataly at Home has Thanksgiving turkeys that have been raised exclusively for all of their locations. The birds have been sourced from just two small-scale farms that follow the Eataly philosophy of good, clean, and fair. Every step taken ensures that the finished product on your Thanksgiving table is of the utmost quality and fullest flavor.

Many accompaniments are available including appetizers, side-dishes and dessert.

FiDi Families Insiders: Free Delivery, when you mention FiDi Families; please note free delivery option has a minimum spend of $100. Free delivery from FiDi up to 14th street.

Pre-order one of their farm-fresh turkeys by visiting our butcher counter, via email, or by giving Eataly a call at 212.897.2895 by November 19.

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The Conrad Thanksgiving Feast (pre-order by November 20)

November 13, 2020 by Denise Courter

Let the culinary experts at Conrad New York Downtown take care of your Thanksgiving cooking. Enjoy an elegant holiday meal with all the traditional fixings from the comfort of your home. Pre-order by November 20, to enjoy the following delicious offerings:

· Plainville Farms Free-Range Turkey

· Baby Greens, Beets, Toasted Hazelnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Pecorino Cheese with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

· Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

· Butter Chive Mashed Potatoes

· Bacon Mac and Cheese

· Traditional Green Bean Casserole

· Sweet Yam Casserole

· Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

· Turkey Gravy

· Artisanal Dinner Rolls

· Cranberry Chutney

· Pumpkin Pie

Contact Conrad New York Downtown at 212.945.0100 or atrio.restaurant@conradhotels.com to make your reservation today! Four-person dinner starts at $220.

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Fulton Stall Market – Thanksgiving Feast Available to Order!

November 10, 2020 by Denise Courter

Fulton Stall Market offers the Seaport District and Lower Manhattan neighbors and friends a local Thanksgiving CSA Farm Share that supports our hard-working local farmers and producers.

Featuring your choice of……

DiPaola Farm Turkey (NJ)

Rogowski Farm Produce Box with Vegetables and Seasonal Fixin’s (NY)

Freshly Baked Classic Dinner Rolls from Chef Paul of FSM Kitchen (NYC)

Breezy Hill Orchard Traditional Holiday Pies (NY)

Breezy Hill Orchard/Hudson Valley Farmhouse Sweet & Hard Ciders (NY)

Black Dirt Gourmet Thanksgiving Pantry Specialties (NY)

Pudding Pan Vegan Loaves and Cakes (NYC)

You may order online at fultonstallmarket.org/thanksgiving-csa, at the market, or by phone. All options and details are listed on the online form, as well as on the attached sign-up form used to record orders and payment at the market. All orders will be confirmed by email. Please pay in advance by credit card or check at the market, open Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM – 4 PM, or by phone at (212) 349-1380. Payment for turkeys will occur at the Tuesday, November 24th pickup, based on exact weight.

Place your order, online or otherwise, by Friday, November 20th at 4 PM. Pick-up is Tuesday, November 24th, 3 PM – 6 PM at the Fulton Stall Market.

FiDi Families Insiders: If you have questions, please email CSA Coordinator Zigi Lowenberg, call the market at (212) 349-1380, or email info@fultonmstallmarket.org.

Fulton Stall Market Location: 91 South Street

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NYC’s Open Restaurant Program Launches – Outdoor Seating Initiative

June 18, 2020 by Denise Courter

JUST ANNOUNCED:

NYC’s Open Restaurant Program is an effort to implement a citywide multi-phase program to expand outdoor seating options for restaurants and bars to promote open space, enhance social distancing, and help them rebound in these difficult economic times.

NYC’s approach prioritizes geographic equity and allows us to reach the areas most impacted by COVID-19.

This program is designed to assist existing restaurants and bars that have been authorized by the Governor of the State of New York to re-open under Phase Two and want to use outdoor areas on a temporary basis. This application is only for restaurants and bars seeking permission to place outdoor seating in front of their establishment on the sidewalk and/or roadway. You do not need to apply to place outdoor seating on private property.

To learn more, please visit the NYC.gov website HERE.

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