May 13, 2019

Celebrate the opening of the NEW Essex Market!


What: Join us to celebrate the opening of the NEW Essex Market on Saturday, May 18th from 11am - 5pm at 88 Essex Street!

We’ve got a full schedule of events planned, including:
  • Special offers & food tastings
  • Live music
  • Vendor-led cooking demos
  • Kids’ programming
  • And more!
Plus, get a FREE Essex Market grocery tote right at the door. And when you purchase anything (that’s right -- anything!) from our vendors, you’ll get a raffle ticket that’s good for entry into one of our many prizes.

Register now to get the latest on scheduled demos, workshops and prizes. We can’t wait to see you on the other side!

When: Sat, May 18, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where: The NEW Essex Market - 88 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002

May 10, 2019

SPRING PLAY: NYC Game Expo #SpringPlay


What: Video games are taking over the Microsoft office in Times Square for an all-out Expo celebrating local developers! Join us for a day of games, pizza and fun. All ages are welcome. We hope you can join us for our biggest seasonal gathering!

Over 100 game developers will be showing off their latest games one-on-one to a crowd of up to 1000 people. For developers, this is a great opportunity to show off their games (finished or unfinished) and get direct feedback from players. For everyone else, it's a unique opportunity to try out the biggest collection of games made in and around NYC all in one place. More games being added daily.

For Attendees:
Thanks to our sponsor Microsoft (@MSFTReactor), this Expo will be free for all attendees!

You must register on Eventbrite. Please include your first and last name when you RSVP. Your name must be on the list to get past building security. If you're registering multiple tickets, make sure you enter a name for each ticket when prompted to as all guests must RSVP on their own in order to get each name on the list at the door.

**Please be aware that all guest will be required to show a photo ID(s) matching the name(s) on their reservation. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive community and will gladly print you a badge with your preferred name. Email nyc@playcrafting.com if you have any questions or concerns.**


For Developers:
We are now accepting submissions for this event. Please fill out the online form and we'll be in touch.


When: Sat, May 18, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where: Microsoft - 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Cost: FREE

Fairway Food Festival 2019


What: Fairway brings the 2nd annual Fairway Food Festival to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, and you’re invited! Get your tickets now for this ultimate fooding experience. On June 9th, Basketball City at Pier 36 will be transformed into an immersive foodie paradise featuring 140 of the world’s leading purveyors. You’ll want to be on hand as they serve up a dazzling array of food and drink options designed to delight.

Be prepared to:
• Indulge your senses with hundreds of delicious tastings sure to expand your culinary horizons
• Discover fabulous new products, Fairway exclusives and the latest food trends
• Treat your inner foodie to demos and guest appearances by world-renowned chefs
• Enter contests to win exciting prizes and take home coupons for savings on food faves

A curated collection of extraordinary foods, drinks and so much more for just $5 a ticket! That’s something to really get excited about. Don’t wait to get your tickets for this year’s Fairway Food Festival, and be sure to bring your family and friends.

When: Sun, June 9, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Where: Basketball City at Pier 36 - 299 South Street, New York, New York 10002

Cost: $5 Tix here

Design Discussions And Walking Tours Coming To Lower Manhattan


FINANCIAL DISTRICT, NY — The city's annual celebration for architecture, design and engineering will bring art shows and tours to Lower Manhattan this month.

From May 10 to 22, various design displays, discussions and walking tours are slated in Lower Manhattan — including some that are free for NYCxDESIGN. The annual programming is led by the city's Economic Development Corporation.

NYCxDESIGN also launched a new "Downtown Design District" in collaboration with the Alliance for Downtown New York business improvement district.

Art Shows:
MVVO ART - AD ART SHOW 2019
When: April 29 - May 31
Where: The Oculus At Westfield World Trade Center
What: Curated works from artists in advertising and design displayed on digital screens at the Oculus. All art available for purchase.
Free

Zaha Hadid Design Pop-Up
When: May 10 - 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 1 Fulton Street
What: Showcase of Zaha Hadid's design objects with pop-up store 10 Corso Como.
Free

Talks:
The Woolworth Building - Designing for the Next Generation
When: May 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Discussion of how the Woolworth Building is being re-used by Alex Saltzman of Alchemy Properties and Clayton Whitman of Callison RTKL. The Woolworth Building underwent a condo conversion. Followed by guided office tour.
Free

Fueling Change Through Design
When: May 14, 4 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Workshop on envisioning a product launch in New York. The creative exercise will give an inside look at CallisonRTKL designers' process.
Free

Brands Bringing It - Dissecting 'Phygital' Retail Experiences
When: May 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, 16th Floor
What: Discussion with people from SoulCycle, Nike SNKRS and InStyle Magazine about brands, consumer behavior, trends they predict.
Free

Tours:
9/11 Memorial & World Trade Center: Architecture, Urban Planning and History with AIANY
When: May 11, 10 a.m.
Where: Southwest corner of Broadway and Vesey Street (by St. Paul's Chapel) 
What: Tour of World Trade Center site on the master plan, design and development. Tour ends with a cocktail at Eataly's Osteria della Place.
Cost: $25, Students $15

Architectural Tour of the Oculus at Westfield WTC
When: May 22, 5 - 6 p.m. Meet at 4:50 p.m.
Where: Westfield World Trade Center, 185 Greenwich Street
What: Walking tour led by Isolde Brielmaier, the executive director of and curator of Arts, Culture & Community. First come, first served for 15 people.
Free

Discover the Water Street Corridor w/ AIANY
When: May 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Water St. & Pine St., in plaza south of Wall Street Plaza (88 Pine St.)
What: Walking tour focusing on modern aspects of the Financial District. Final stop at 10 Corso Como.
Cost: $25, Students $15

The Sesame Street Road Trip -- New York


What: Sesame Street is hosting a free, family festival in New York on June 1st!

Join your Sesame Street friends for a fun, interactive family festival and stage show, a giant maze, a treasure dig, photo opportunities, sweepstakes, a cookies-and-milk snack station, and more! Need directions? Waze can help get you there.

The festival is part of Sesame Street's first-ever nationwide road trip, celebrating our 50 years of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

When: Sat, June 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Where: Riverbank State Park: 679 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10031

* Everybody will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not need to bring your tickets to the event.

#SesameStreet #NYC

Japan Food Festival NYC - Midtown West 9th Ave


What: JAPANFes will feature its Japan Food Town with over 5 SHOPS FROM #JAPAN only for one weekend!! 
When: May 18, 2019
Where: Midtown West - 9th Ave between 56 - 57th Streets (Japan Food Town)
FREE

☆★７ Restaurants FROM JAPAN only for one WEEKEND!!☆★

１、炊込物語/のしまる
TAKIKOMIMONOGATARI NOSHIMARU
"""Takikomi Gohan"" is Japanese traditional coocked rice.
TAKIKOMI-KAGUYA is a new style of ""Takikomi Gohan"".
Wrapped by origami package and antibacterial film,
TAKIKOMI-KAGUYA is portable and safe.
And also,it is low calorie and addive-free"

２、鬼そば藤谷/Onisoba-Fujiya
"The traditional way of cooking of Hokkaido
Champion of the biggest national ramen tournament in Japan
We come from the source of culture of Japan, Shibuya Center Street

３、JTRRD Cafe
"Art Smoothie" created by mixing vegetables and fruits on the theme of "Beauty" and "Art" "Color". Please enjoy basil seed of the super food by sight, smell and taste.

４、れだん/Redang
・USE YUZU and Japanease-style spup stock
and fine KUDZU arrowroot flour, made in Yoshino, NARA.
The texture is very smooth.
・Wagyu SUKIYAKI-DON with a charcoal-flavored flavor, finished with a YUZU scent
・A skilled artisan with carefully crafted egg grilled one by one
・Using Japanese technology, New York and Japanese food, the best, time-consuming super luxurious of lunch box
Quantity limited　
・sandwiching the mackerel in crispy bread
Served with Tasmania mustard."

5、らーめんstyle JUNK STORY
SPICY SOY SAUCE RAMEN with BRAISED PORK
It is a very delicious soy sauce ramen that has won numerous ramen grand prix and Michelin in Japan. The deliciousness of the juicy, large braised pork is exceptional. Healthy soy sauce soup is also a must! You can choose the hotness to your liking. This spice is our secret recipe.

May 9, 2019

Smorgasburg Sets Up for the Summer at Hudson Yards

A miniature Smorgasburg is heading to Hudson Yards. The constantly expanding outdoor food festival will set up shop on West 34th Street near the massive new development every Tuesday and Wednesday from May 14 until August 13.

The vendor lineup will be the same for May and June before switching things up for the second half of the “Mini-Smorg” pop-up’s run. To start, Tuesdays will feature an ice cream shop, a burger stand, a dumpling vendor, Greek meat plates, Japanese vegetable pancake purveyor Oconomi, and Jianbing Co., serving the Chinese breakfast wrap jianbing. Burgers and jianbing are back on Wednesdays, plus Jamaican, fries, bao, and lobster. The vendors will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hudson Yards is home to a slew of dining options. The addition of smaller vendors and a casual, more affordable setup works toward adding some dimension to the dining scene there. Oconomi will be the first Hudson Yards option specializing in Japanese food, and Jianbing and Mao’s Bao will be the only options dedicated to Chinese cuisine.

The Hudson Yards “Mini-Smorg” kicks off next Tuesday and Wednesday. This brings up the total of Smorgasburg locations to four:
  • Friday market at the World Trade Center
  • Saturday market in Williamsburg
  • Sunday market in Prospect Park
See the full lineup for the Hudson Yards location below:

Self-Sustaining Micro-Home Finds A Resting Spot In NYC’s Time Square

Home is where the heart is, and if that means to always be on the move, this cozy pod-like house could be for you. The ‘Ecocapsule’ will take refuge at Times Square between May 10 and May 22. Find out more here.

The egg-shaped ‘Ecocapsule’ has trotted countrysides, clifftops, and more since 2015, but there’s one place it hasn’t touched: the US. Thankfully, the self-sustainable environmentally-friendly home is soon launching in the country, and will debut at Times Square’s Design Pavilion on May 10.

Designed by Slovakian architectural firm Nice&Wise studio(previously Nice Architects), the ‘Ecocapsule’ is completely self-sustainable and can house two people for approximately a year just about anywhere.

It runs on a 9,744 watt-hour battery, 750-watt wind turbine, and entails high-efficiency solar cells as well as a unit that collections and filters rainwater.

Inside, the 88-square-foot pod features a foldable double bed, reclinable desk space, a kitchenette with running water, a shower, and a composting toilet. Its shell is 7.8 inches thick, the optimal size to keep homeowners comfortable in temperatures as low as 14°F and as high as 104°F.

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Spirit Bombing presented by Sonicboombox x Anime NYC x Defend the North


Sonicboombox, Anime NYC, and Defend the North are teaming up to bring you a brand new monthly party featuring live DJ, dancing, gaming, free ping pong and more!

FREE for Anime NYC & Defend the North fans (limited amount of RSVPs)

GAMES:
  • Street Fighter V
  • Tekken 7
  • Mortal Kombat 11
  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate
  • Mario Kart 64
  • FREE ping pong and more!
Cosplay encouraged! Must be 21+

RULES:
  1. Don't be creepy. Harassers will be kicked out of the venue on the spot.
  2. Ping pong is free all night (first come first serve) -- please take turns with other players
  3. To ensure everyone gets a turn playing, please let someone else play if you get 5 wins in a row.
  4. No outside food or drink

Admission: $5 in advance, $10 at door
Time: Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19
Place: 7 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
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