The 2017 Turner Upfronts were held inside The Theater at Madison Square Garden yesterday, where a packed house came to see what is new and returning for the variety of networks under their amazing umbrella. Some fantastic stars were there to showcase what they have in stores for the 2017-2018 television season, all while driving home the point that Turner is definitely the future not only for what you watch on TV but how connecting to the right audience is the key to their recent success. [Read more…] about 2017 Turner Upfronts Gives us Conan, Shaq, Anderson & So Much More
Hotel Elysee Continues to Be One of the Best Hotels in Manhattan
The Library Hotel Collection in Manhattan continues to be one of the best (if not the best) set of hotels you will find here in the city that never sleeps. Hotel Elysee, located in the heart of Midtown East on E. 54th Street between Madison and Park, is a standout here in Manhattan as well as their collection as they truly take old New York and incorporate it into 2017 in an incredible way. With the hotel season getting ready for one of their busiest times of the year, I will give you a couple of good reasons why you should stay at the Hotel Elysee. [Read more…] about Hotel Elysee Continues to Be One of the Best Hotels in Manhattan
Travel Idea: Head to Club Getaway for Fun, Freedom & Friendship!
Breathe easy, fellow Manhattanites, the warm weather is finally freaking here! And with this weather comes the idea to getaway and get out of the city for some amazing vacations this summer! Speaking of the word “getaway”, there is an amazing vacation spot that is only 90 miles away from The Big Apple in Kent, Connecticut and it is called Club Getaway! This is our travel spotlight for the week and here’s why you need to pack your bags and head east. [Read more…] about Travel Idea: Head to Club Getaway for Fun, Freedom & Friendship!
iPic Theaters Provides a Unique Movie Going Experience Downtown
iPic Theaters wants to give you the movie going pleasure of Beyonce’s song and legitimately Upgrade U. With the ever present popularity of streaming movies and staying home, it is hard to find a reason to head to the actual theaters for the latest films you are dying to see. iPic gives you so many reasons to get off your butt and head down to their South Street Seaport location that go beyond the basic semi-comfortable chair and burnt popcorn experience. I stopped by there with a friend on Saturday and was truly enchanted by it all. [Read more…] about iPic Theaters Provides a Unique Movie Going Experience Downtown
Kola House Adds Some Spice & Sweetness to The Meatpacking District
Smooth and sophistication are just two works that describe the Meatpacking District to a tee, and the restaurants within them are what add to this sweet ambiance that make this part of the city simply fab. Kola House, located on West 15th Street between 9th and 10th avenue, is included in all of those fun adjectives and is one of the best places to head to this coming summer. I stopped by there Friday night for a taste of what they had to offer, and here is why you should as well. [Read more…] about Kola House Adds Some Spice & Sweetness to The Meatpacking District
Taste of The Upper West Side Returns Hot & Ready This Weekend!
Truth be told, if I had to choose my favorite part of Manhattan for food, it would be the Upper West Side. So many of my reviews here on Manhattan Digest have been in this neck of the woods, and when there is a time of year to celebrate how amazing it is, you know darn well that I’ll be there. This weekend is the 10th Annual Taste of the Upper West Side, which is a fabulous two-night culinary celebration featuring more than 85 restaurants and fantastic celebrity talent! Yippee! [Read more…] about Taste of The Upper West Side Returns Hot & Ready This Weekend!
Sushi Seki Hosts Special Tasting Event at its Times Square Location
Last night, one of our favorite sushi spots in Manhattan celebrated in a big way with a delicious tasting of wine, sake, cocktails and more. Sushi Seki, located in the heart of Times Square on 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue, hosted the tasting in honor of their placement in “Wine & Spirits Magazine-NYC 50”! [Read more…] about Sushi Seki Hosts Special Tasting Event at its Times Square Location
Fogo de Chão Brings the Brazilian Steakhouse to Midtown East
Fogo de Chão is one of the few times I will ever write about a “chain” type of restaurant for Manhattan Digest as I tend to prefer local spots as it’s what makes this city so darn special. Even though they have multiple locations across the United States, Fogo de Chão only has one here in Manhattan in Midtown East at 40 West 53rd Street. Known as the king of Brazilian Steakhouses, this location is one that I will surely remember for quite sometime in many different capacities. [Read more…] about Fogo de Chão Brings the Brazilian Steakhouse to Midtown East
Fire Island’s Justin Russo Brings Weight Opening Up About Mental Disorders
For as fun and frolicky as LOGO’s show “Fire Island” has been so far, it is good to see that they are weighing out the lighthearted material with some serious issues in hopes that many others can relate to the cast members personal struggles. On last night’s new episode, one of its prime cast members Justin Russo opens up to his friend Khasan Brailsford about his own issues in his life which lead to an attempted suicide. [Read more…] about Fire Island’s Justin Russo Brings Weight Opening Up About Mental Disorders
Park Avenue Tavern Unleashes a Scrumptious New Spring Menu
Park Avenue Tavern is one of the best restaurants to visit near Grand Central Station. Located about two blocks away from the world famous terminal’s entrance, this location boasts the best of New American cuisine that is sure to delight your taste buds and then some. I first stopped by there in the fall of 2016 to see what all the fuss was about, and was quite pleased at the culinary delights they provided me and my friend throughout the evening. When I found out they had some new items on their Spring menu, I promptly hopped on the 6 train and made my way there to experience what’s new. [Read more…] about Park Avenue Tavern Unleashes a Scrumptious New Spring Menu