Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived, Manhattanites have zero excuses when it comes to getting outside and seeing what the city has to offer. Outside of that, you will find that for travel purposes, some of the best places to visit in the spring and summer time are a mere hour or two away, albeit train or car ride. A place that has always stuck out in my mind for tranquility, beauty, effervescence and above all enjoyment is The Pocono Mountains, which is a quick 90 minute drive away from the concrete jungle of Manhattan. After spending the past weekend there, all my thoughts about this beautiful part of Pennsylvania were realized and then some, especially with the first part of my trip- staying at the newly renovated Silver Birches, located in Hawley alongside the absolutely stunning Lake Wallenpaupack. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in The Pocono Mountains: Welcome to Silver Birches
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Crave Fishbar’s #Oystergram Happy Hour Now Open Later!
Crave Fishbar, with two locations in the Upper West Side and Midtown, seems to be going a little Oyster crazy lately! After having a blast in March with #oystermadness for the NCAA, they are now expanding on the Oyster madness with a special announcement for their Upper West Side location! [Read more…] about Crave Fishbar’s #Oystergram Happy Hour Now Open Later!
Need Father’s Day Ideas for Your NYC Dad? We Have you Covered!
The day we celebrate the dad in our life, Father’s Day, is only about a month away! This is the one day a year we thank our father’s, uncles, brother’s, sons and more for being an amazing dad in their own special way. If you are stuck with some gift ideas outside of the basic tie or high quality razor, Manhattan Digest has you covered! We have found some super awesome items to get your father that is sure to make him smile. [Read more…] about Need Father’s Day Ideas for Your NYC Dad? We Have you Covered!
Hard Rock Cafe New York’s New World Burger Tour Menu
National Burger Month is in full effect people! Burger emoji overload is happening all across the country, especially in New York City, where the burger concept remains supreme. We have been featuring different burger specials all month long, and now have something really fun going on at a staple here in Manhattan- The Hard Rock Cafe New York! [Read more…] about Hard Rock Cafe New York’s New World Burger Tour Menu
RPDR Finale- One on One with Kim Chi, Derrick Barry & Chi Chi DeVayne
RuPaul’s Drag Race completed its 8th season last night, crowning champion Bob The Drag Queen at Stage 48 over in Hell’s Kitchen. Earlier, we showed you our one on one with the “Purse First” queen, now we can ruveal our other interviews with three contenders that almost took the crown away from Bob- the fashion forward Kim Chi, Britney Spears impersonator Derrick Barry and the unstoppable Chi Chi Devayne. [Read more…] about RPDR Finale- One on One with Kim Chi, Derrick Barry & Chi Chi DeVayne
Delicious Burgers to Devour from NYC’s Hottest Restaurants
Now that grilling season is in full effect, many Manhattanites will be heading to any kind of barbecue, party or whatnot to enjoy the best of the best in steaks, chicken, and my personal favorite… burgers! So why not stop by some really awesome restaurants that can give you that grill and chill feeling just as much as the next party you are going to? [Read more…] about Delicious Burgers to Devour from NYC’s Hottest Restaurants
RuPaul’s Drag Race Crowns a New Winner at Stage 48
Even though thousands watched the season 8 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race get crowned on television, the real crowning took place last night at Stage 48 in Manhattan, where either Bob The Drag Queen, Naomi Smalls or Kim Chi took home the title. So who took home the crown in NYC last night? [Read more…] about RuPaul’s Drag Race Crowns a New Winner at Stage 48
Times Square Has Zero Appeal Anymore… Tourists Wake Up
I am someone who grew up around and in Manhattan, and have and will always love this city. Heck, I even created a website all about it! The problem that Manhattan seems to have on a larger scale each year is the most visited place in the world- Times Square. This is an area that for years upon years was a mecca of unique opportunity, fascinating stores and people, and what made New York City so special. Now, all it seems to me is a strip mall that you can go to in your local city. [Read more…] about Times Square Has Zero Appeal Anymore… Tourists Wake Up
Five Great Songs from 2016 to go Clubbing to in Manhattan
Manhattanites can finally rejoice in heading out on the nightlife without having to bundle up too much because the warmer weather is finally here! That means more reasons to head to several rooftop parties, clubs, bars and enjoy a night out on the town with your friends. Obviously, music is a necessary and vital part to one’s night out and keeping the crowd going, and this year’s music has been nothing short of plentiful with the type of club bangers you can jam to at any NYC club or bar. [Read more…] about Five Great Songs from 2016 to go Clubbing to in Manhattan
New American Eatery The Greenwich Opens in The Hamptons May 26th
Keeping in The Hamptons theme that seems to be going on Manhattan Digest today (don’t blame us, blame half of New York for heading there over the summer), we have discovered a great new restaurant opening in two weeks that hopefully will pique all of our readers interests! The Greenwich, a New American Eatery located at 1020 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, officially opening Thursday, May 26th. [Read more…] about New American Eatery The Greenwich Opens in The Hamptons May 26th