There was a time when the Financial District was just known for its bulls and bears—today, however, the neighborhood is making a name for itself as a very desirable residential location as well. The area is home to several great luxury condos, and residents here get to enjoy a neighborhood that’s filled with fantastic restaurants, cutting-edge bars, great cafés and more. Now, foodies in the Financial District will soon be having a new place to converge at—the 30,000 square foot marketplace at the World Financial Center.

Though construction at One World Trade Center winds down, lower Manhattan construction in general isn’t expected to stop anytime soon. In fact, the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center (LMCCC) estimates downtown will see prevalent public and private development, which will result in well over 2,600 residential housing units over the next four years. Despite this forecast, the Command Center does not plan to continue its own work beyond 2013.

It’s only Friday, but the question uppermost on everyone’s minds today is: “Where are we going to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday?” After all, the annual championship game of the National Football League is more than just an exciting sports match—it’s a time to get together with friends and family, have some great food and drink, and, well, just have some fun!! As the Financial District is our Neighborhood of the Month, we have picked up some great Downtown Manhattan spots where you catch all the splendor of Super Bowl XLVII and have a rocking good time: