Who doesn’t love Fried Chicken (minus vegans and vegetarians, no shade).  Just like so many other food and drink items, Fried Chicken has its own holiday to celebrate as July 6th marks National Fried Chicken Day!  Perfect timing as it is right after the Fourth of July and gives you yet another reason to bask in all of its fried chicken glory!  What are some of the best places to go to in Manhattan to experience National Fried Chicken Day?  We have you covered!

Manhattan Digest’s venture into the foodie world of Harlem continues with a fantastic new spot called Mumbai Masala Indian Grill. The new location, which is wedged between Sugar Hill and Hamilton Heights in Harlem, is the brainchild of Salim Rahman, who owned Tajmahal, Bay Leaf, and currently is the co-owner of Tikka Indian Grill in Williamsburg and Kew Gardens, and Amin Ruhel, who owned Tripti and Dipali.  The spot is brand spanking new, only being opened for less than a month now, and I was happy to take my friend and find out why you should take the C, B or D train uptown and experience it in all its glory.

One of the most vibrant and bustling areas of Manhattan is the Flatiron district, which boasts a gorgeous amount of architecture and fabulous restaurants to dine and dish with your friends and family.  Patisserie Chanson, located on 23rd street between 5th and 6th Avenue, is a fantastic new concept that brings unique and choice ingredients that you would get out of a classic European Patisserie.  I took my friend there the other day for this experience which literally transports you out of Manhattan and into the heart of European culture.