Category Archives: Best of Downtown

Famed Totonno’s Pizza reopens after being destroyed by Sandy

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

Update: March 27, 2013 Totonno’s is finally reopening. Here’s the story Update: November 27, 2012 The NYT reports how Hurricane Sandy has shut down the famed Totonno’s We took a road trip to Coney Island to taste “The best pizza … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

January 28, 2013 If you are looking for a unique package for Valentine’s day, we suggest the following (post your own suggestions as well): Old fashioned Valentine’s day cards: In the Seaport is Bowne Printers offering old fashioned printing press … Continue reading →

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Danny Meyer tours his newest Shake Shack in Battery Park

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

*** BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as a Best of Downtown for french fries

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The Laughing Man Coffee V60 pour-over

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

Best viewed in 1080i HD full screen Barista Angel Gomez of Laughing Man Coffee demonstrates his V60 pour-over technique for brewing American coffee. Actor Hugh Jackman formed Laughing Man, with business partner David Steingard, and the profits go to charity … Continue reading →

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A $7 gourmet French brunch

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

Croque Monsieur french ham and gruyere cheese with bechamel on our white pullman loaf, and a Pain Au Chocolat (croissant with small amount of chocolate inside) (Click image to expand)   Quiche loraine and chocolate filled croissant at Francois Payard Bakery (Click … Continue reading →

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Beans & Greens

Posted on November 11, 2012 by admin

November 8, 2012 Beans&Greens is now offering a breakfast grill menu, as well as custom hot cereals. February 13, 2012 For an all-organic salad and soup lunch, one can now go to the new Beans&Greens that opened up on the … Continue reading →

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The North End Grill

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

Zagat ranked North End Grill as Best New Restaurant in the 2013 guide. The New York Times only gave 2-stars, so they got it wrong again. Of note, the stellar views out the windows of North End Grill, of a … Continue reading →

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Uber car service could make yellow cabs and livery town cars obsolete

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

August 15, 2012  By Steven Greer We tried the Uber car service and highly recommend it. Anyone with a smart phone can click a button and the nearest town car, Mercedes, or SUV arrives. The drivers are tracked with customer … Continue reading →

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The best Oatmeal-White-Chocolate-Walnut cookie in Manhattan

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

*** BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as a Best of Downtown for Oatmeal-White-Chocolate-Walnut cookie Click images for full screen Holy Cow Bakery is now offering oatmeal-white-chocolate-walnut cookies. The cookies are chewy and packed with walnuts. They sell out fast.  

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Battery Place Market in Goldman Sachs

Posted on August 15, 2012 by admin

*** BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as a Best of Downtown for Chocolates The Battery Place Market of south BPC has opened a smaller satellite store in the shop alley of Goldman Sachs. We will have a full video tour … Continue reading →

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Crumbs Bake Shop in the Setai: The best cupcake Downtown

Posted on August 5, 2012 by admin

***BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as the best cupcake Downtown (212) 792-6193 40 Broad Street New York, NY 10004

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The best chocolate cookie perhaps in Manhattan

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

François Payard Bakery has a flourless chocolate cookie loaded with walnuts that you have to try. The moist nature of macarons are caused by the flourless ingredients. This cookie has the moistness of a macaron and the rich chocolate and … Continue reading →

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Francois Payard ice cream and sorbet sandwiches arrive

Posted on June 24, 2012 by admin

June 8, 2012 François Payard Bakery is now offerng seasonal ice cream and sorbet sandwiched between macarons. Flavors include mango, chocolate, coconut, pistachio/raspberry, passion fruit/cheesecake, and vanilla. *** BatteryPark.TV has selected François Payard Bakery as a Best of Downtown for Pastries, … Continue reading →

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Yushi Sushi

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

*** BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as a Best of Downtown for sushi Please post your comments in the section below 4 World Financial Ctr # 4 New York (212) 945-3096 We spoke with the new new operating partner of … Continue reading →

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Francois Payard Bakery

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

*** BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as a Best of Downtown for Pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches You can rate this restaurant here, and can post your opinions and experiences with this business in the comments section (In full screen … Continue reading →

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Smart entrepreneurs making healthier chocolate bars without high fructose corn syrup

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

In full screen 1080i HD Smart entrepreneurs have spotted a huge demand for healthier chocolate bars. Much like the alternative drinks that have displaced traditional Coke and Pepsi, boutique markets are carrying a wide variety of chocolates that are made … Continue reading →

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BPC has gourmet Easter chocolates this year

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

(In full screen 1080iHD) Jacques Torres chocolate is now available at Battery Place Market, and François Payard’s chocolate is down the strip a few doors. To learn more about what makes fine chocolate different from cheaper types, we refer you … Continue reading →

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Cheers. Vintry Fine Wines is here! (and high tech too)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

**** BatteryPark.TV has selected this store as Best of Downtown for wine and liquor You can also rate this store here, and please post comments in the section at the bottom.  January 14, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Harry Poulakakos … Continue reading →

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Wei West

Posted on February 19, 2012 by admin

*** BatteryPark.TV ranks this establishment as Best of Downtown for traditional Chinese You can rate this restaurant here. Also, please post you reviews and opinions in the comments section below. Located in the alley between Goldman Sachs and the Conrad hotel, … Continue reading →

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Danny Meyer tours his new Blue Smoke BBQ in Battery Park

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

You can rate this restaurant here **** BatteryPark.TV has chosen this restaurant to have the best fried chicken, pies, cake, and barbeque downtown 255 Vesey St in Conrad Hotel (212) 889-2005 bluesmoke.com/blue/

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