Five years ago, at almost 7pm on the nose, I made a promise. I was standing in a swimming pool in southern Florida and it was the last night of vacation. My husband and I, cocktails in hand, began a ritual exchange of promises we had no intention of keeping that closed out each of our trips to the sunshine state. [Read more…] about Check Out This Delicious & Tasty Stir-Fry Asparagus Recipe!
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Hard Rock Cafe New York Celebrates Burger Month with World Burger Tour Menu!
As a native New Yorker, the burger is something that I have grown up loving and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. Little did I know that May is Burger Month, which makes me appreciate this delicacy even further and want to send everyone text messages that only contain the burger emoji! Hard Rock Cafe New York is taking this celebration and placing it on a worldly level for you to try over the next two months! Take a look. [Read more…] about Hard Rock Cafe New York Celebrates Burger Month with World Burger Tour Menu!
Dos Caminos Provides Tasty Mexican Cuisine All Across Manhattan
When it comes to dining and writing for Manhattan Digest, I prefer to highlight singular locations that have a true local feel and make this city special. Rarely do I ever feature places that have multiple locations unless there is something special that makes me want to go there again and again. Dos Caminos is one of those exceptions. [Read more…] about Dos Caminos Provides Tasty Mexican Cuisine All Across Manhattan
Sunday Brunch Never Tasted so Good at Atlantic Grill East
Sunday brunch is one of our favorite things to do in Manhattan. It is always nice to have the options of a Bellini with your eggs or a nice beer with your burger and fries to share with the company you are with. One of our new favorite brunch spots on the Upper East Side is Atlantic Grill East, which is a short trip away from the 77th Street stop on the 6 train. Atlantic Grill East boasts a ton of fabulous breakfast and lunch options, but also has some alternative dishes that make you rethink what brunch can actually be. [Read more…] about Sunday Brunch Never Tasted so Good at Atlantic Grill East
Greenwich Steakhouse Introduces Delicious New Brunch Menu!
Who the heck doesn’t love brunch in Manhattan? I certainly do, and one of our favorite restaurants just introduced an amazing new brunch menu that you need to try asap this weekend! This is Greenwich Steakhouse, which has become one of the go to places in the West Village for all things surf & turf and now… BRUNCH! [Read more…] about Greenwich Steakhouse Introduces Delicious New Brunch Menu!
Pinto Garden’s Thai Restaurant Week Menu Excels in the West Village
The West Village has been impressing us here at Manhattan Digest lately with its variety of cuisines and bright and bold spaces that makes this area of the city one of our favorite to eat in. Pinto Garden, located on West 10th Street only a couple of blocks away from the 1-2-3 line, is a great example of Thai food at its best, all in a breathtaking area that became one of the highlights for us here this month. With Thai Restaurant Week still in full swing until this Saturday, I stopped by to try their exclusive menu which was spicy, tasty and delicious, all wrapped in one. [Read more…] about Pinto Garden’s Thai Restaurant Week Menu Excels in the West Village
One on One with Culinary Superstar Chris Santos & His New Cookbook!
Chris Santos has become one of the biggest names in the culinary world over the past decade, especially with his presence in the Manhattan restaurant scene with his amazing restaurants Beauty & Essex, The Stanton Social & VANDAL New York, as well as his appearances on a variety of Food Network shows including my personal favorite, Chopped. Chris has recently unveiled his new cookbook that just came out last week called, SHARE: Delicious and Surprising Recipes to Pass Around Your Table, which offers over 100 extraordinary “big platter” recipes for Chef’s creative take on old school favorites, specifically made for family-style dining, as well as small plates that are fun to serve when entertaining. [Read more…] about One on One with Culinary Superstar Chris Santos & His New Cookbook!
Gala Tribute For Frank Sinatra Will Bring Sparkle to New Jersey
There may be a few restaurants in this town called “Patsy’s”, but only one of them was good enough for ‘Ole Blue Eyes. That one was-and still is—situated in midtown on West 56th street between 8th avenue and Broadway. Since 1944, The Scognamillo family has taken great pride in serving fine quality Neapolitan cuisine to celebrities, politicians, loyal customers, and tourists alike. [Read more…] about Gala Tribute For Frank Sinatra Will Bring Sparkle to New Jersey
Blu on Park in the Upper East Side is Not Your Average Steakhouse
Blu on Park goes beyond what you would expect from your everyday steakhouse here in Manhattan. It is something that I noticed right when I walked into its location on East 60th Street between Lexington and Park Avenue. The Upper East Side hotspot seems to have taken the concept of what a steakhouse is, and used some sort of Instagram filter to lighten it up in many different ways, from the visual execution of the establishment to the gorgeous food we were presented that night. I continue… [Read more…] about Blu on Park in the Upper East Side is Not Your Average Steakhouse
Mel’s Burger Bar Serves Perfect Meat, Great Sides & So Much More!
The Burger; we all know it as the quintessential defining American food. At Mel’s Burger Bar in the Upper East Side, they succeed in bringing it front and center and making a quality casual dining experience. When you first walk into Mel’s the thing that stands out is the giant lighted sign in the back and it is foreshadowing the big flavors and portions to come. [Read more…] about Mel’s Burger Bar Serves Perfect Meat, Great Sides & So Much More!