Five Affordable Theater and Dance Venues in Flatiron to Visit While Renting Conference Rooms at NYCSCC

Compiled and edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

The Flatiron District is known to be one of the finest neighborhoods in New York City for business, but it’s increasingly gaining a reputation for its thrilling nightlife and cultural … Read More

5 Affordable Restaurants in the Flatiron District

Edited and Compiled by the NYCSCC Flatiron Hot! Editorial Staff

It’s difficult to pick just one positive aspect to Flatiron, a neighborhood equally loved for work and play, but the majority of people praise this little area of New York … Read More

Shake Shack Shaking Up Burger List

By Louis Huneke

Madison Square Park’s favorite burger spot is now ranked number 1 with the most check-ins of any burger chain in the U.S. Famous. Known for long lines that stretch around 23rd Street at all hours of the … Read More

“Keep Calm and Stache On“ – Gem Hotels’ Annual Summer Party Rocks at their Chelsea Rooftop Event Venue!

By Sade Jones, Tod Shapiro, and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

NYC Seminar and Conference Center’s business partner, The Gem Hotels, hosted their annual summer event last Thursday at the Gem Hotel Chelsea on 22nd Street and 8th Avenue.  The Gem Hotel … Read More

“Drink Another Bottle” with Indie Rock Duo Pretty in Blue

A music critic walks by an Irish pub called Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar on Second Avenue and 29th Street when something catches his ear. It’s jarring, immediate, clearly live. Bare bones, just guitar and vocals. A sign on a chalkboard next to the entrance reads “Pretty in Blue.”

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Kipsey’s Restaurant Brings Fresh Comfort Food, Laid Back Atmosphere to Kips Bay

For a lot of new restaurants, trendy is the name of the game. “What kind of gimmick can we come up with to get a bunch of impressionable tourists off the street into our establishment?,” you can almost imagine the … Read More

The Stand Comedy Club and Restaurant Brings New Edge to New York City Comedy Scene

The Stand Comedy Club and Restaurant, located in the heart of Gramercy at 239 Third Avenue, may be a relatively new establishment, but it is the culmination of years worth of hard work on the part of some dedicated and talented individuals.

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Flatiron Hot! Q&A: Jazz Musician Matt Wilson

Fans of modern pop and rock music may tend to see the drummer as secondary to the rest of the band, but in the world of jazz, there are many exceptions to this “rule.” Case in point: Matt Wilson. A world-renowned musician, Wilson has played with many of the great jazz artists of the day (and a few from yesteryear).

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Upstairs at the Stand Comedy Club Serves up Weekend Brunch

Comedy clubs are not usually known for the quality of their food and beverages, but The Stand, located at 239 Third Avenue, is an exception to the rule, offering a diverse array of dining options at its restaurant, the aptly-named Upstairs at The Stand. We at Flatiron Hot! had a chance to sample some of the club’s dishes last week, and they tasted even better than they look. But don’t just take our word for it.

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Flatiron Hot! Q&A: Madison Square Park Christmas Tree Lighting

Flatiron Hot! had a chance to chat with Bertie Downs, one of the organizers of Madison Square Park‘s 10th annual Christmas tree lighting, just in time for the holiday season. It required more intense planning than one might think. While you’re at it, check out our video footage of the event, courtesy of Craig Fletcher.

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