If you've ever found yourself landlocked on a hot summer day, wishing you knew someone who had a boat, we've got good news for you. In Lower Manhattan, the "someone with a boat" is actually the South Street Seaport Museum, which offers delightful, two-hour sailing trips on its 1885 schooner, Pioneer. We set sail on the 19-century vessel last week for a sunset ride, taking in the historic sights and relaxing sounds of the New York Harbor. All of the experiences offered on Pioneer are between $20-$70 and are BYOB - a perfect way to live large in the summertime while staying on budget. Find out everything else you can expect from a ride on the schooner on our website at downtownny.com. Bon voyage!

Marcus Samuelsson's advice for young chefs? "Be curious. Dive in." Ahead of our upcoming episode of Dine Around Downtown: Cooking at Home, we sat down with Chef Marcus to ask him about everything from his new restaurant and long career, to his thoughts on how to be a great cook and opinions on plating tweezers. The full interview will be included in our upcoming episode of Dine Around Downtown: Cooking at Home. Premiering on March 20, the episode will see host Rocco DiSpirito join Chef Marcus Samuelsson in the kitchen at his beautiful new restaurant, Metropolis, at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. The two James Beard Award-winning chefs will guide virtual audiences through recreating Chef Marcus's signature Arctic Char recipe. Pre-registering for the event grants participants an exclusive two-week viewing period of the episode, before it is made available to the general public. Registrants also are eligible to win a dinner for two at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson, and a signed cookbook from Chef Marcus and Chef Rocco! Don't miss out on watching this dynamic dining duo at work - register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dine-around-downtown-cook-along-with-metropolis-chef-marcus-samuelsson-tickets-815959495817

A dream come true for short filmmakers ??? Filmmaker in Chief is a one-of-a-kind opportunity giving artists across the country the chance to win up to $50,000 to direct, produce and edit a short film while living rent-free at in Lower Manhattan. The recipient of this unique creative residency will also be given a monthly living stipend, access to pre-production resources and a full editing suite. We're giving our Filmmaker in Chief full creative freedom with just one requirement: their film must feature Lower Manhattan, whether as a backdrop for a dramatic short, the subject of a documentary or simply a (visible) source of inspiration. Anyone who has walked the winding, historic streets of this neighborhood already knows that it feels like being dropped onto a movie set. We're excited to see how the winning filmmaker brings that reality to the big screen. We are accepting submissions - in the form of a 3-5 page written treatment and a 1-minute video submission - until February 16th. Learn more and apply today at filmdowntown.nyc

Welcome to a day in your life as the Downtown Alliance's Filmmaker in Chief! You just won $50,000 to make a short film in Lower Manhattan, but that's not all. You're also living rent free in one of the best and most beautiful buildings in New York City - the Art Deco masterpiece 70 Pine Street. Our future filmmaker will live in a gorgeous Mint House luxury apartment, equipped with everything a busy artist making New York City their muse could ever need. And right outside their door, they'll be met with amenities that would make anyone swoon - from multiple fitness centers and a mini movie theater, to Michelin-starred restaurant options like Saga, Crown Shy and Overstory. And to top it all off (literally), gorgeous views of the city stretch on for miles from the rooftop balconies. To learn more about Filmmaker in Chief and how a summer in Lower Manhattan could be in your future, head to filmdowntown.nyc. #shorts #film #filmmaking #indiefilm #contest #movies #newyork

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Dine Around Downtown will return to 28 Liberty Plaza on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 from 11am to 3pm. The Downtown Alliance's popular community food festival, co-presented with Fosun, has become a downtown tradition that brings together some of the finest culinary establishments in Lower Manhattan. It is open to the public and admission is free. Signature menu items will be available from participating restaurants for between $3-$7.