Manhattan Digest

All you need to know about Manhattan culture and so much more...

Clarissa Shine

Rentbrella Is Making Their Mark In NYC As Your Rainy Day Companion

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As ride-sharing becomes the norm for society, it’s no surprise that other industries are starting to engage in the concept. Let’s talk about Rentbrella, a mobility and technology app that focuses on providing consumers with an umbrella-sharing service that is available for free 24-hour use. The mission of the brand is to reduce waste by minimizing the number of umbrellas that are being manufactured and discarded.

Rentbrella has over 35 umbrella-sharing stations throughout Manhattan in high-traffic areas. Imagine this, it’s raining cats and dogs and you forgot your umbrella, through the Rentbrella app you can access which location is closest to you and be pointed in the direction of an umbrella.

The best part about this program is the quality fabrication used to make the umbrellas. Rentbrella produced umbrellas that use state-of-the-art hydrophobic material, feature UV protection capabilities, and are made from fiberglass which provides extra shielding from strong winds.

 

 

Once users are finished using the umbrellas, they can be returned to any Rentbrella station. After the first free 24-hours, they can expect to be charged $2 per day for the second and third days. If the umbrella has not been returned by the third day or wants to keep the umbrella, they will be charged a one-time fee of $16.

Rentbrella is a great concept, especially for busy New Yorkers who may forget their umbrella at home.

Let us know what you think of this app and if you come across any stations around the city!

Bring The Our/New York Vibes Home With Their Mulled Wine Kit!

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New York is waking up from almost two years of slumber and we’re getting subtle glimpses of why this will always be the city that never sleeps! Our/New York is Manhattan’s first distillery & bar in the city since Prohibition and is guaranteed to be a neighborhood gem!

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Our/New York is one of the only bars where the vodka is formulated in a full functioning distillery in the back! This establishment is more than a cocktail bar yet a place that crafts one-of-a-kind libations specially made with their in-house line of vodka. The decor provides a relaxing ambiance with an after-work wind-down vibe guaranteed to make you want to return.

There are a few signature cocktails on the menu that are synonymous with some New York Landmarks, like the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire Mule, and the Highline. Kaddy Feast, the bar manager places emphasis on the locally sourced ingredients that are combined to create these cocktails, where the vodka is still the focal point.

For those who want to bring this flavorful cocktail experience home, don’t worry they have a kit for that!

Featured is their Mulled Wine Kit ideal for those who want to create the bar experience at home! This kit came right on time for the holiday season and is the perfect gift for those who like to entertain or provide a mixology experience at home.

The kit is equipped with everything you need from the 750ml bottled wine, 375ml of Our/New York vodka, 2 glass mugs, 2 coasters, spices in bags, and a postcard, only thing missing is the love that can only be provided by the person making the cocktail.

Our/New York is a brand and they are making a name for themselves within the spirits industry, therefore, having this establishment on your to-do list is a must! The Mulled Wine Kit’s are also on sale at the bar so if you prefer to bring those festive cocktails home with you, it is now possible!

When visiting don’t forget to mention who sent you!

 

Shapermint Shows You How To Celebrate National Shapewear Day

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Yes, you read that right, a whole entire day dedicated to the wonderful world of Shapewear!

Shapermint is the leading marketplace for those who seek the right piece of shapewear without feeling shame. They kicked off National Shapewear day with an inaugural campaign “Celebrate Your Shape. Wear Confidence”, which encourages consumers nationwide to further the body positivity movement and destigmatize the conversation surrounding shapewear.

What better way to kick off National Shapewear Day than having an extravagantly wrapped double-decker bus equipped with some shapewear goodies ready to take New York City by storm.

Eboni K. Williams, RHONY star and TV personality took a fleet of real women in Shapermint shapewear on a tour to give away $1,000,000 worth of free shapewear, yes free!

 

With the bus-making stops at Bryant Park, Madison Square Park and Herald Square, three of the busiest and favored neighborhoods, they were guaranteed to get plenty of spectators curious about Shapermint and their body-positivity goals. With this midtown tour, it was their mission to get rid of misconceptions and stigmas about body confidence, shapewear, and the women who wear them!

Shapermint’s week-long campaign surely made everyone feel empowered and more confident in the skin their in, even if shapewear is necessary. In addition to the campaign, Shapermint is currently running a promotion on their website to highlight a few of their best-sellers along with some other items that make shopping for undergarments fun + informative.

Remember real women wear shapewear!

Lets us know how you will celebrate National Shapewear Day going forward!

Adrenaline Pumping Fun For All Ages At Big Snow American Dream

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Do New Yorkers actually enjoy the idea of leaving the city looking for fun? If they didn’t they will now once they get wind of what is happening right in their back yard in New Jersey. NJ is not just the garden state, it is also a place filled with adventure, fervor, and amusement waiting for us Manhattanites to indulge. One place in particular worth checking out is Big Snow American Dream, which takes skiing and snowboarding to a whole new level. [Read more…] about Adrenaline Pumping Fun For All Ages At Big Snow American Dream

Hennessy Partners With Artist Felipe Pantone on New Bottle Design

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If you know Hennessy, then you are aware of how the brand embodies the legacy of “Never Stopping & Never Settling.” This year marks the 9th installment of them collaborating with an artist who embraces that exact motif to recreate an amazing new bottle design. [Read more…] about Hennessy Partners With Artist Felipe Pantone on New Bottle Design

Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

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We get so many signs and clues that inaugurate the start of something. When we see certain commercials we know fall is upon us and when we start to see the leaves grow we know spring is here. For the Hip Hop community when the 1st Sunday in June rolls around we know Summer is right around the corner, cause Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert says so!! [Read more…] about Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

Rescue Spa: Rejuvenation and Relaxation All in One Place

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Yes Valentines Day is literally around the corner and it no longer has to be centered around couples. This holiday should also signalize the love that one has for themselves. And what better way than treating yourself to a day of rejuvenation. Between keeping up with what is going on in the world to maintaining a lively work-life balance, things can get hectic sometimes. I can guarantee Rescue Spa has all the kinks to avail us from those everyday woes. [Read more…] about Rescue Spa: Rejuvenation and Relaxation All in One Place

Finding Ashley Stewart’s 2nd Annual Contest Was A Major Success

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Fashion is a language that is universal for everyone, however inclusivity has not always been in that definition. More and more we are starting to see brands recognize and showcase people that are more diverse in many ways… and are loving it in the process! [Read more…] about Finding Ashley Stewart’s 2nd Annual Contest Was A Major Success