Celebrate Independence Day this weekend in the neighborhood with special treats and offerings.

June news highlights include restaurant openings and annoucnements, new office tenants, new hotel construction's making progress.  Stay in the know with the latest Flatiron News.

Restaurants & Bars

• Restaurants Zaytinya and The Bazaar by José Andrés are planned to open on the ground floor of the upcomin Ritz-Carlton New York hotel in NoMad (via Totalfood).
• Planta Queen opened its doors at 15 West 27th Street (via New York Business Journal).
• Hill Country Barbecue Market  is featured in New York City's Essential Barbecue Restaurants (via Eater NY).
• Mark’s Off Madison and Milu are highlighted in The Return of Restaurants (via Grub Street).
• Tortazo restaurant by Rick Bayless is set to open in September at 1123 Broadway (via Restaurant Hospitality).
• A new Korean restaurant Little Mad opened this June at 110 Madison Avenue between 29th and 30th Street (via Eater NY).
• Eleven Madison Park reopened June 10th with its fully vegan menu (via Bloomberg).
• Thyme Bar's The Thyme Bar Experience — Euphoria is featured in These Beloved Restaurants in NYC Are Officially Open Again (via Eat This, Not That).
• Sona released their new brunch menu featuring pastrami naan sandwhiches (via Eater NY).
• Junoon, a fine dining Indian restaurant, reopened at 19 West 24th Street (via Eater NY).
• Bambu, a Vietnamese-inspired beverage chain, opened at 38 East 23rd Street (via QSR).

District Businesses

• Harry Potter NYC flagship Store opened June 3rd at 935 Broadway with two floors of exclusive Harry Potter merchandise, wands, and Butterbeer (via Forbes).
• Harklinikken, a Scandinavian hair-health clinic, is featured in COVID-related hair loss is a real thing — but these treatments can help (via NY Post).
• A photography space for creatives called Swift Studios located on 1239 Broadway on the 13th Floor opened up this month (via Interior Design).
• The Fifth Avenue Hotel adds a 24-story new tower at West 28th Street and Fifth Avenue. Additionally the Ritz-Carlton NoMad located on 1185 Broadway is set to open this fall (via NY Post).
• INNSiDE by Meliá New York NoMad creates a "Day Stay" package for guests to use a guest room as workspaces (via Hotels Magazine).
• CycleBar studio opened this month in the former Flywheel location at 420 Park Ave South (via Club Industry).
• The Cure, a sciences lab space, located at 345 Park Avenue South plans to fully open by end of year (via Commercial Observer).
  
  

Real Estate

• A 12-story 65,000 square foot office building located at 260 Fifth Avenue between 28th and 29th Street was sold for $52.5 million to Brax Realty (via Real Estate Business).
• Owners of the Flatiron Building continue renovations to upgrade the building to modern-day offices (via Commercial Observer).
• Timothy Oulton leased the ground floor and lower level of 901 Broadway for its East Coast flagship store (via New York Times).
• Construction on Madison House, an 805-foot-tall residential skyscraper at 126 Madison Avenue, is almost completed. The 62-story tower is designed by Handel Architects will have 199 condominiums and a 7,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space (via New York YIMBY).
• FlateRate Moving opened its "The Box Store" at 936 Broadway in mid-June (via Commerical Observer).
• Ogilvy, a global advertising firm, consolidates brands at Grey Group Inc.'s office at 200 Fifth Avenue (via Commerical Observer).
• Designed by Rafael Vinoly Architects, the Ritz Carlton's facade at 1185 Broadway is almost complete and set to open late 2021 (via New York YIMBY).
• CetraRuddy Architecture designed the Rose Hill residential skyscraper at 30 East 29th Street, and its facade is almost finished (via New York YIMBY).
• Facade work on an office building on 1245 Broadway designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill is nearing completion (via New York YIMBY).
• Designed by Stantec, the Virgin Hotel's facade on 1225 Broadway is almost completed (via New York YIMBY).
• Two Trees Management leases 50 West 23rd Street 4th Floor to Flexport, a logistics tech firm, for the next three years (via Crain's New York).
  
  

Around the Neighborhood

• Daily foot traffic in the Flatiron District has recovered to 92% of pre-pandemic averages as of May 8th (via Crain's New York)
• The artist and architect Maya Lin's Ghost Forest exibition is on view now in Madison Square Park (via New York Times).
• WATG reimagines tha Flatiron District with renderings of paradise and greenery on the streets and buildings (via Yahoo News!).
• Madison Square Park Conservancy accounced a "Music on the Green" program with free performances curated by Carnegie Hall and inspired by Lin's Ghost Forests (via Broadway World).
• Pride Parade 2021 ran down Fifth Avenue past Madison Square Park, and ending at the West Village Stonewall Inn on June 27th (via Gothamist)

Header Photo Credit: Planta Queen from BizJournal
Thumbnail Photo Credit: Junoon from Eater
Main Page Photo Credit: Tortazo from Resturant Hospitality

The Flatiron/23^rd Street Partnership offices will be closed this Friday, June 18th in observance of Juneteenth. We’ve gathered various resources to celebrate, learn, and honor the emancipation of those who have been enslaved in the United States and to support Black-owned businesses in Flatiron, NoMad, and around NYC.

Business Resources and Support

Neighborhood Businesses
Click here for a list of Black-owned businesses to support in Flatiron & NoMad.

Black-owned Businesses in New York City
The NYC Dept. of Small Business Services (SBS) “Shop Your City” website has extensive lists of Black-owned businesses in New York City.  Scroll to the section titled “Online Lists Encouraging Small Business Support.”

While supporting Black-Owned small businesses, take the “Shop Your City” Challenge and share a photo to participate in the Shop Your City campaign for the chance to win a gift card. Enter here.

The State of Black New York
You can’t improve what you can’t measure. The New York Urban League’s (NYUL) ‘State of Black New York’ report acknowledges the inequities suffered by the Black community in New York City and collects data to measure both the depth of the issues as well as progress. Download the SOBNY report.

Employers: Support Career Initiatives through NYUL
Get involved in Young Leadership Development with opportunities including engaging the Young Professionals Network, participating in the Young Professionals Fellows Program, facilitating Employment and Career Services, and becoming a partner in STEAM fluency through the Summer Academy.

Art, Culture, and Celebrations

FuncSoul presents “Juneteenth: The Black Independence Day Celebration”
Celebrate Juneteenth and support the Black Trans community with a FuncSoul virtual event this Thursday, June 17 at 7:30 pm. This virtual event is a one-hour virtual dance party honoring Black liberation. The curated playlist merges Afrobeats, Black dance classics, and selections by Black LGBTIA+ artists. Info & Registration

ONYX by Adrienne Raquel at Fotografiska
Onyx is anew photography series created by NYC-based photographer and art director Adrienne Raquel. This photographic exploration of the famed Club Onyx in Houston pushes past the polish of Raquel’s commercial work by capturing exotic dancers in a candid and intimate environment. More info and tickets

Attend Fotografiska’s “AFTER DARK: An Evening Show of Artistry, Performance and Self-Expression,” that features pole dancing with eight incredible performers hosted by MC Roz the Diva in recognition of ONYX on Thursday, June 17 at 8:30 pm. Event info here.

Skin Contact by Naima Green, supported by Fotografiska
Enjoy Skin Contact by Naima Green, supported in part by Fotografiska. This online project includes visual imagery, interviews, playlists, and text. Experience Skin Contact here.  

Looking to Hear, Sidney Mishkin Gallery (online exhibition)
Featuring artworks in media as broad as photography, tapestry, painting, and lithography, and including works dating back to 1927 – nearly 100 years ago – this exhibition draws attention to pieces that elaborate on the relationship between seeing a work of art and hearing one. The exhibition was curated by Baruch’s 2020 Contemporary Issues in Curating Class. Experience ‘Looking to Hear’.

Poster House
Poster House is offering free admission in celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19 from 10 am – 6 pm. Details here.

Essays & Reading

A Life Altering Year
Jonnel Doris, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), speaks to the shifts in the lives of Black people in America in 2020 that were brought on by a global pandemic, the racial wealth gap, and the continued experience of senseless deaths of unarmed Black people. Read “A Life Altering Year”.

State of Black New York Leadership Essays
Curated by the New York Urban League, read 10 essays from leaders in New York and across the country as they grapple with challenges faced by Black Americans, share valuable perspectives, and look to meaningful action to create much-needed change: SOBNY Leadership Essays

Re-Discover Black History in Flatiron & NoMad

• James Weldon Johnson, Writer and Civil Rights Activist
• Ackerman Institute for the Family and The Audre Lord Project
• Silent Protest Parade of 1917 in Madison Square

Celebratory Meals & Treats

Bourke Street Bakery, 15 East 28th Street
Pick up some freshly-baked treats from the popular Australian bakery including savor bread for Dad: a Bacon, Sage & Confit Garlic Sourdough. Order directly here or via Goldbelly. A selection of muffins, breads, croissants, cookies, and cakes are also available.

Cote Korean Steakhouse, 16 West 22nd Street, (212) 401-7986
Take your dad out to dinner at the popular Korean steakhouse. Make reservations here. Gift your dad a Father's Day "Ready to Grill" Feast for 4-6 featuring USDA Prime Niman Ranch burger sets and marinated galbi. Order here. 

Eataly, 200 5th Avenue, (212) 229-2560
Shop Eataly's Father's Day gifts. Options include gift baskets, fresh meats, and wine, Beard Care Kits, herbs, grilling salts, and fresh pastas make for a great gift. 

Leonelli Bakery & Leonelli Taberna Restaurant,  7 East 27th Street, (212) 993-1568
Celebrate the holiday with Leonelli! Pick up coffee and baked goods at the bakery and you can book brunch for Sunday here. Take advantage of Leonelli's Italian BBQ Father’s Day Meal Kit! Pick up at our Bakery on June 18th, 19th, and 20th, or have it sent straight to your door with $25 flat rate overnight ground shipping available to MA, CT, NY, NJ, and PA.⁠ Pre-order by emailing reservations@leonellirestaurants.com by June 16th. The Bone-In Ribeye kit can feed 2-4 ppl. 

maman,  22 West 25th Street, (646) 476-7660
Shop Father's Day gifts with maman's signature cookie gift boxes and a limited edition "pour papa" Father's Day Gift box featuring Parlor Coffee roasted beans and a baseball hat.

Taïm, 64 West 22nd Street, (212) 966-7364
Send your father figure delicious cauliflower shawarma, imposiible kebabs, and more using the Code: LOVEDAD20 and you will get $20 off your first order with Goldbelly.

Obicà Mozzarella Bar, 928 Broadway, (212) 777-2754
Treat your dad to their new summer menu featuring Italian specialties for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Book here. 

Seven Grams Caffe, 76 Madison Avenue, (212) 779-0777
Send dad a cookie gift box! Your choice of classic chocolate chip cookies. plush gluten-free and vegan cookie options. Coffee add-ons for a deluxe gift box are also available. 

Patisserie Chanson,  20 West 23rd Street, (929) 423-8880
Gift dad an assortment of gourmet fresh-baked pastries, danishes, and breads from this impressive French café. 

Yakiniku Futago, 37 West 17th Street,  (212) 620-0225
Treat your dad to Yakiniku Futago's for a special Father's Day Special with with a complimentary sparkling wine for toast.

Zucker's Bagels and Smoked Fish, 40 E 23rd Street, (212) 228-5100
Send dad a Father's Day Bagel Brunch for 6 including bagels, Black and White cookies, and a campfire mug.

Special Gifts

Destination XL (DXL) Men's Apparel, 703 6th Avenue, (212) 242-3189
An all-inclusive one-stop shop for apparel and shoes for 'Big and Tall' men with Father's Day specials and check out their Father's Day gift guide.

The Home Depot, 40 W 23rd St, (212) 929-9571
Browse Home Depot’s tools, gift cards, and more for all of Dad's home improvement projects. 

Johnston & Murphy, 200 5th Avenue, (212) 242-1636
Help Dad look his best with Johnston & Murphy's Father's Day Gift Ideas complete with stylish apparel, accessories, and shoe

Thursday Boot Company, 48 West 21st Street 2nd floor, (917) 261-6911
Shop high-quality boots and sneakers and leather accessories for Dad.

MoMath - The National Museum of Mathematics, 11 East 26th Street, (212) 542-0566
The mathematics museum's shop carries an array of products that make for great gifts such as cufflinks, MoMath clothing, puzzles, and home items.

Premier Indoor Golf,  1 East 28th Street 3rd floor, (646) 657-0174
Make reservations to practice and play with your dad.

Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, (212) 759-2424
Browse through staff book picks and new arrivals for dad's next favorite read. Journals, puzzles and art sets also available. 

Silver Mirror Facial Bar, 20 W 22nd St, (212) 702-8742
Dad deserves some pampering too. Gift him a facial service from Silver Mirror, such as their "Just For Men" facial tailored to help skin congestion, shaving irritation, dehydration, dryness.

Todd Snyder, 25 East 26th Street, (917) 242-3482
Head over to Todd Snyder to shop apparel, watches, wallets, and other timeless menswear classics with New York sensibility. Browse bestsellers. 

WTHN, 20 West 22nd Street, (646) 558-9846
Give the special man in your life the gift of self-care this Father's Day. For preventative or healing measures for Dad, pick up a gift card ranging from $50 to $150 for acupuncture sessions, herb remedies, sound meditations, and more.

Header Photo Credit: Zucker's Bagels and Smoked Fish
Thumbnail Photo Credit: Maman

May news highlights include business openings on the horizon and construction projects making progress. Stay in the know with the latest Flatiron News.

Restaurants & Bars

• Eleven Madison Park reopens June 10th with a revamped menu as the restaurant moves to  100% vegan cuisine (via Eater).
• Milu's Chili Crisp gets mentioned in "The 10 Best Chili Crisps to Spice Up Your Sad Desk Lunches" (via Gear Patrol).
• Shake Shack and Atoby collaborate in the 'Now Serving' series to serve a one-of-a-kind Atoburger at their Madison Square Park location. The featured item was inspired by the "contemporary trend of shrimp burgers in Korea, with added elements such as the crispy hash brown and Atoboy's hot sauce" (via QSR).
• Eleven Madison Park, Benno, Jua, Cote, Gramercy Tavern, Odo, Rezdôra and The Clocktower received Michelin Stars this year (via Eater NY).
• The Sentry Flatiron and Serra by Birreria are mentioned in "These are NYC's newest rooftop restaurants and bars" (via Time Out New York).
• Sona's menu gets mentioned in "22 Stellar Indian Restaurants in NYC" (via Eater NY).
• Shake Shack offers free burgers or fries for vaccinated individuals. Vouchers for a burger or sandwich with fries will be available to anyone who has been vaccinated until June 12 (via Fox 5 News).
• The Lab at Patent Pending's menu and cocktails are mentioned in "NYC’s Hottest Cocktail Bars, May 2021" (via Eater NY).

District Businesses

• Project Gaia by Maison De Papillon opened a multi-brand concept store featuring artists and purpose-driven brands (via Retail Touch Points).
• The Glass Ceiling opens up in NoMad as a rooftop lounge with drinks and food (via Time Out New York).
• Fotograsfiska and NeueHouse are featured in "How Cultureworks is Bringing Art Back Into New York City After COVID" (via VMagazine).
• New York Edition hotel reopened May 11 and welcomed back guests to their ground floor Lobby Bar and The Clocktower restaurant (via Travel Weekly).
• The FRIENDS™ Experience opens up at night for guests to book a sleepover through Booking.com in their two-floor interactive spaces (via Time Out New York).
• Harry Potter New York opened their flagship location on June 3 with a muti-floor space filled with VR experiences, exlcusive merchandise, and Butterbeer Bar (via NY Post).
• Danielle Salinas co-owner of Project Gaia talks with Biz Journal about opening up the NY showroom (via Biz Journal).
• Mastercard offices open up in Flatiron District with plans for return to work (via Bloomberg).
• The Wing, a women-focused firm that offers coworking spaces, reopens all their locations including in the Flatiron district (via Crain's New York).
• Todd Snyder collaberates with Moscot to reimagines Zilch sunglasses to a modern style called the Nomad (via Robb Report)
• The James New York is offering a 40% discount on four nights or more to anyone names James (via Travel + Leisure).

Real Estate

• The NoMad Hotel entered foreclosure this month and will be on the market soon (via The Real Deal).
• The Flatiron Building undergoes continue its total interior renovation as most of the building remains tenant-free (via Bloomberg).
• SL Green Realty sold their Midtown South Office located 635-641 Sixth Avenue for $325 million (via GlobeSt.com)
• Timothy Outlon, a British furniture brand, plans to open its flagship store at 901 Broadway. 
• The company signed a10 year lease (via Crain's New York).
• Boston Properties is buying the leasehold interest in 360 Park Avenue South building for $300 million (via Commercial Observer).
• Amir Loloi, the owner of the rug manufacturer Loloi Rugs, bought 260 Fifth Avenue, a 12-story office building for $52.5 million (via Commerical Observer).

Around the Neighborhood

• Carnegie Hall announced their lineup for the summer 2021 season of Carnegie Hall Citywide. The series includes free concerts throughout the five boroughs including with Madison Square Park Conservancy (via Broadway World).
• Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Farragut Monument in Madison Square Park was listed as one of Wall Street Journal's top five landmarks to visit (via Wall Street Journal).
• The National Museum of Mathematics hosts afternoon plaza events as their location remains closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions (via Time Out New York).
• Maya Lin's Ghost Forest and its message to draw attention to the impacts of climate change were mentioned in "Odd, eerie and haunting’: behind Maya Lin’s Manhattan ghost forest" (via The Guardian)
• Theodore Roosevelt's original home in the Flatiron District joined the National Register of Historic Places and is a museum (via Gwinnett Daily Post).
• Blessed Unrest theater company presented Touch, a movement piece, as part of the Open Culture program on 26th Street by Madison Square Park (via The Reviews Hub).

Header Photo Credit: The Review Hub
Thumbnail Photo Credit: Shack Shack
Main Page Photo Credit: Madison Square Park