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Santa Claus At Brookfield Place

November 22, 2017 by Denise Courter

Brookfield Place is hosting Santa and families are invited to take advantage of this festive photo opportunity. Families are invited to visit this indoor destination with something for everyone. Come capture the holiday magic by shopping, dining, and ice skating at Brookfield Place. There are 3 ways to register for a photo with Jolly Saint Nick; via the Ritual app, in-person registration, and walk-in. There will also be a special opportunity to bring your furry four-legged pet in for a photo with Santa!

Date: Friday, November 24th – Sunday, December 24th

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 12 – 8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm
Dec. 24, 10 am – 4 pm

Location: 230 Vesey Street (Brookfield Place)

Ages: All

Fee: Free (cost to purchase photos)

To learn more and register, please visit the website HERE

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Brookfield Morning Show – Joanie Leeds and Gary the Great!

November 10, 2017 by Denise Courter

Join your friends and neighbors for everyone’s favorite kids show at Hudson Eats. Join us from 10 AM to 12 PM every Saturday. This week’s lineup features sing-a-longs and a magicshow!

Joanie Leeds at 10 AM
Brooklyn based Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights is THE top female led, nationally touring kindie-rock band. With each interactive, high energy performance, Joanie proves to young girls AND boys across the country that- girls can rock too! We love her so much she was both of our kids 1st birthday party entertainer!

Gary the Great at 11 AM
Gary’s brings his high energy blast of magic and comedy back to Hudson Eats for another chance to fill up your Saturday morning with some interactive awesomeness. Kids will be enthralled – Don’t forget your magic wand!

When: Select Saturdays (Nov. 11th & 18th, Dec. 2nd, 9th, & 16th)

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Hudson Eats in Brookfield (Vesey St.)

Age: Infant – 5 years old

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Check out the Canstructions before or after the shows!

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Taste of Lower Manhattan

November 3, 2017 by Denise Courter

City & State and the Daily News are kicking off The Politics of Food events on November 16 in New York City. The morning policy conference followed by the evening tasting festival will leave attendees full of ideas on the future of food policy in New York then stuffed from the countless delicious bites from Manhattan’s Financial District.

Politics of Food Conference

Thursday, November 16 at 8:00am – 12:30pm

NYIT: 1871 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

The Politics of Food Conference will explore an array of important food policy issues facing consumers and the food industry. We will bring together top chefs, policy makers, innovators and leaders from diverse fields to uncover and assess the most important issues and trends affecting the nourishment of New York. Keynote remarks to be delivered by Richard Ball, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and Julia Turshen, Author of Feed the Resistance and Small Victories.

Cost: $45 per person

Purchase tickets HERE

Politics of Food Festival

Thursday, November 16 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Museum of American Finance: 48 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005

Cost: $175 per person

Purchase tickets HERE

Hosted by: Chef Wylie Dufresne, Owner & Founder of Du’s Donuts; Author of WD-50: The Cookbook.

Celebrate the best of downtown Manhattan with an incredible lineup of downtown Manhattan restaurants and chefs preparing their most fabulous dishes for guests to enjoy as they listen to live music and mingle with fellow foodies and special guests. This year’s honorees include Peter Poulakakos, Owner/Partner of HPH Hospitality, Saul Scherl, EVP of the Howard Hughes Corporation and Jessica Lappin, President of the Alliance for Downtown New York.

Participating restaurants include:

· Amada

· Benares

· Blue Ribbon Federal Grill

· Brushstroke

· Four Seasons

· Harry & Ida’s

· Harry’s Café and Steak

· Jing Fong

· L’Appart

· Pier A

· Shake Shack

· Tuck Room

· Westville

· More restaurants will be announced soon!

To purchase tickets, please visit politicsoffood.nyc

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8th Annual Taste of the Seaport

October 17, 2017 by Denise Courter

Join FiDi Families at the 8th annual event at the Seaport District. The Taste of the Seaport helps raise funds for students at the Spruce Street School as well as Peck Slip School, for much needed enrichment programs for these wonderful neighborhood schools. Enjoy great food, live music and family-friendly activities on the cobblestone streets of New York City’s historic Seaport neighborhood. Not only are there more than 40 local restaurants and vendors on hand to sample amazing food and treats for attendees but children’s activities and musical entertainment will also be available.

Tickets are available on the website and can also be purchased at the event.

Date: Saturday, October 21st

Time: 11:30am – 3p (event ends at 4pm; food ends at 3pm)

Location: Front Street between Beekman Street and Peck Slip

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insider: EarlyBird Pricing: $35/5 tastes or a family pack $125/20 tastes

To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE.

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Tribeca Drive In Dinner and a Movie: Annie Hall and Spider-Man

October 6, 2017 by Rachel Witzel

Don’t miss the final outdoor movie nights at Oculus Plaza. Dinner is available to purchase from Eataly as well as beer & wine from Beer Table and Pure Liquid.

Date: Friday and Saturday, October 5th and October 6th

Time: Doors open at 5pm. Movie starts at 7:30pm

Location: Oculus – Outdoor Plaza (on the corner of Church & Dey St.)

Age(s): All Ages Welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, visit their website HERE

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Halloween Brunch with Mommybites and FiDiFamilies

October 6, 2017 by Denise Courter

Join us for a fun Mommy and Me brunch with Mommybites.

There are two downtown locations to choose from: Pier A Harbor House and Sarabeth’s. Delicious food, fun atmosphere for the little one’s and grown up conversations! If you register by October 7th, Mabels Labels will provide customized labels.

The party is completely free for the first 20 Moms who register at each location (deposit required to secure your spot), and includes lunch/brunch, mommy-and-me candid photo shoots, a kid-friendly musical performance, a gift bag, raffles and a chance to meet other moms and mingle with some select vendors. The brunch is in a private space, so you are welcome to bring your baby or toddler with you. We’ll also have some wrapped healthy toddler snacks on hand. Everyone goes home with an amazing gift bag and a chance to win raffle prizes!

There are 8 brunches to choose from with varying dates/times. Register via the website HERE

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The Food Film Festival™ in NYC

September 20, 2017 by Denise Courter

Taste what you see on the screen at The Food Film Festival™ October 19th – October 22nd.

The Food Film Festival™ specializes in creating multisensory food and film experiences. At these carefully curated events, guests view films about food and simultaneously taste the exact dishes that they see on the screen…right in their seats!

The 2017 film selections feature a documentary on the one-and-only James Beard: America’s First Foodie, filled with dishes that inspired him, Hometown Heroes – the guilty pleasures and decadent delicacies you can’t live without (think dogs,hoagies, burgers), The infamous “Food Porn Party” featuring a Japanese Noddle Fest and and the festival closes with everyone’s favorite meal – For the Love of Brunch including a bottomless Mimosa Bar.

Date: October 19th – October 22nd

Where: 234 West 42nd Street at AMC Empire 25

Ticket Info: Tickets range from $95 (General Admission) to $125 (VIP).

FiDi Families Insiders: Use code FIDIFAMILIES for 10% off**

**General Admission Tickets include film screenings and tastings followed by an after party with All-You-Can-Eat and Drink party.

VIP Tickets give you access to a pre-screening intimate party with the chefs and vendors from the film, film screenings and tastings followed by an after party with All-You-Can-Eat and Drink Party

http://thefoodfilmfestival.com/

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