It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of summer! Sad face emojis everywhere. Luckily, there is still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy the amazingly warm weather we’ve been having, and one of our favorite restaurants is going above and beyond so that you enjoy yourselves this month. Knowing New Yorkers are all about working hard and playing hard, Del Frisco’s Grille will be cheers-ing to the last taste of summer with outdoor patio parties held every weekend during the month of August! [Read more…] about Outdoor Patio Parties Galore This Month at Del Frisco’s Grille!
New York Comedy Festival Returns in November With Some Big Names!
With all the negativity going on in the world lately, it is good to take a break from all the nonsense and laugh a little. That is what The New York Comedy Festival plans on doing this November as it brings us some of the biggest talent in the comedy world to perform at legendary arenas from Carnegie Hall to Beacon Theater, all for you to kick back, relax and giggle at their amazing humor. [Read more…] about New York Comedy Festival Returns in November With Some Big Names!
Where to Dine and Dance Like The Real Housewives of NYC
We at Manhattan Digest are obsessed with the Real Housewives of NYC, currently airing on Bravo on Wednesday nights. Whether you are a fan of the original housewives like Bethenny, Ramona or LuAnn, enjoy the craziness of Sonja, or the peaceful yet funny life of Carole, chances are you have spent a couple of hours really enjoying what these women have to offer. We have found a bunch of different amazing places in and out of NYC to make you feel like you are truly one of them! [Read more…] about Where to Dine and Dance Like The Real Housewives of NYC
Top 10 Plus Size RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestants of All Time
RuPaul’s Drag Race has been quite possibly the biggest reality show phenomenon over the past eight years. The show has catapulted the drag community far beyond its original expectations, and part of that happens to be the exposure of some amazing plus size queens. As a plus size guy myself, I always find that I’m rooting for those queens each season as they overcome adversity and show the world that there is more to their talent than just their size. The show hasn’t crowned a plus size girl yet, however there has been a bevy of amazingly gifted and amazing queens that have come out of the show and won the hearts of America… and the world. [Read more…] about Top 10 Plus Size RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestants of All Time
STATE Bags are a Great Manhattan Back To School Item… With A Cause
Back to school is (sadly) almost upon us, as many Manhattan parents are already preparing for the fall and sending their kids back to their schools in hope for another great year of learning, having fun and more. One essential item that every kid needs before they head back is of course their backpack, which come in a variety of colors, formats and more. One company is taking that thought process and bringing it to the next level, where you can help a child in need of a backpack and supplies go back to school with a stronger sense of confidence. This is STATE Bags. [Read more…] about STATE Bags are a Great Manhattan Back To School Item… With A Cause
Beauty & Essex’ Stands Out From The Pack in The Lower East Side
A short block away off the F train Delancey/Essex stop you will find Beauty & Essex, a wonderment and highlight of the Lower East Side. The restaurant is helmed by famed chef and judge on Food Network’s hit show “Chopped”, Chris Santos. Similarly to his other LES restaurant “The Stanton Social”, Beauty & Essex boasts amazing scenery with really incredible sharable dishes to enjoy with the party you are with. [Read more…] about Beauty & Essex’ Stands Out From The Pack in The Lower East Side
Take a Break from this Election Stress at These Amazing Spas!
Let’s face it- the election this year has been crazy stressful for all of us. It is plastered all over our social media everyday all day, and it can be really taxing on our stress levels in many different ways. You know what always relieves stress? Spas! And we have found a list of some really amazing ones to check into, in and out of Manhattan, to relieve yourself of all this Clinton/Trump nonsense. [Read more…] about Take a Break from this Election Stress at These Amazing Spas!
Nightlife Navigator NightOwl is Our App Pick of the Week!
Nightlife in New York City is about as common as you can get, given the vast amounts of activities you can do, whether it is bar hopping, dancing, drinking, eating and so much more. It is what makes our city so great as there is so many options that you can do each night of the week. You will never be bored! Seeing as the phrase “there’s an app for that”, is just as common as nightlife in Manhattan, there has to be one that lets you customize your searching for whatever you deem is your reason for going out that particular night, right? NightOwl is that app, and has a big development with their launch of the next generation of their app today!!
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Go for the Gold at Tres Carnes & Win Free Burritos For a Year!
Naturally, when I even hear the word(s) taco/burrito/burrito bowl/enchilada, etc, my heart rate rises, my forehead gets sweaty and I get giddy with anticipation in the thought that I could be having one or more of them within a ten minute time frame. With the Olympics kicking off this weekend, my favorite Tex-Mex place in Manhattan has a plan for you to win free burritos for an entire year, meaning that all of those factors that I previously discussed combined every day could lead me to lose a ton of weight due to the sheer excitement that I could be the Willy Wonka of Tres Carnes! [Read more…] about Go for the Gold at Tres Carnes & Win Free Burritos For a Year!
Bagatelle’s French Cuisine Lights Up The Meatpacking District
The Meatpacking District in Manhattan, conveniently located a mere avenue away from the ACE line at 14th Street, is one of my favorite parts of the city to peruse. The amazing fashions, trendy shops, and amazing food are always on point no matter what the season is. Speaking of food, if you are looking for French cuisine at its best, then Bagatelle NYC is the place to go for taste, quality, elegance, and so much more. I took a friend there this past Monday night for an experience that left us feeling pretty amazing after we were finished. [Read more…] about Bagatelle’s French Cuisine Lights Up The Meatpacking District