Manhattan Digest

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

Ryan Shea

Swallow is Worth The Trip to Long Island

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Even though Manhattan Digest caters primarily to the best of lifestyle culture in the epicenter of the world, there are times where we take ourselves out of our concrete jungle box and experience what else is out there.  As someone who resided in Huntington, Long Island for a good portion of his life, I have become very privy to the ever expanding foodie culture that inhabits the area, in particular Huntington Village.  That led me to my most recent culinary adventure when I stopped by Swallow, located right on New York Avenue. [Read more…] about Swallow is Worth The Trip to Long Island

Rochelle’s Chill Vibes Dazzle in The Lower East Side

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I avoid Herald Square at all costs, especially when it involves taking the F (or in my own words, F my life) train anywhere, especially during rush hour.  There are exceptions to the cause, and one was the fantastic experience me and a friend had last night when we took it to the 2nd Avenue stopped and checked into Rochelle’s.  Also known as Leave Rochelle Out Of It, this super chill and fun location located on Chrystie Street provides everything you need for a Lower East Side experience. [Read more…] about Rochelle’s Chill Vibes Dazzle in The Lower East Side

Petaluma’s Super Italian Style Brunch Reigns Supreme

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With thirty years of business under its belt, Petaluma sure seems to be doing things right in The Upper East Side.  Winner of OpenTable’s “Diners Choice 2015”, Petaluma seems to have struck a chord with its repeat and new customers by providing some amazing Italian American cooking to the masses each and every year.  I stopped by yesterday to see what all the fuss was about, and was quite pleased with the end result. [Read more…] about Petaluma’s Super Italian Style Brunch Reigns Supreme

“A Magical Evening” With The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

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Last night, The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosted their annual event called “A Magical Evening”, taking place at the gorgeous Cipriani’s on Wall Street.  The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.  Stars galore came out to show their support for this wonderful foundation and the heroic men and women that they honored. [Read more…] about “A Magical Evening” With The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Chef Spotlight: “Tuome’s” Thomas Chen

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Something that is always exciting about Manhattan year round is the culinary adventure you can take in so many different parts of the city, cuisines, and more.  My journey this past weekend took me deep into the East Village where I sat down with rising star in the culinary world Thomas Chen, at his fantastic and rave reviewed restaurant Tuome. [Read more…] about Chef Spotlight: “Tuome’s” Thomas Chen

Small Mexican Plates & Tasty Tequila at Casa Neta

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Casa Neta, located in the heart of the Flatiron District on East 20th between Broadway and Park Avenue South, provides that great duality in small Mexican plates and an amazing line of Tequila based drinks to enjoy in a wonderful and dark ambiance with your friends and family.  I stopped by there over the weekend to experience all of that, and was quite impressed with what Casa Neta had in store for us. [Read more…] about Small Mexican Plates & Tasty Tequila at Casa Neta