Ever since I was a kid, Carvel was my favorite place to go to for Ice Cream. Each and every year my family would treat me to their Fudgy The Whale cake and it made my whole year. Now, they have something super special for you to enjoy this week. Carvel… America’s Freshest Ice Cream®, is kicking off ice cream season by celebrating their annual Free Cone Day this Thursday, April 21, from 3-8 p.m. EDT. Carvel® guests will be treated to a free junior cone filled with their choice of freshly made vanilla, chocolate or the limited-time, OREO® cookie inspired soft ice cream made with real OREO® cookie pieces at participating Carvel shoppes. [Read more…] about Celebrate Free Cone Day This Thursday with Carvel!
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Oovina’s Delicious Latin Cuisine Lights Up Hell’s Kitchen
As time has gone by with my food reviews on Manhattan Digest, something that seems to be a constant is that you don’t have to overdo something in order to make it work and of course, delicious. Size doesn’t always matter, insert the obvious joke if you will. This can be said about the beautiful location and tasty dishes at this wonderful wine bar and Latin kitchen called Oovina, which is located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen on 9th Avenue between 37th and 38th Street. [Read more…] about Oovina’s Delicious Latin Cuisine Lights Up Hell’s Kitchen
One on One with YouNow Sensations The Merrell Twins!
As we consistently grow in the digital world, it is become very apparent that you should be using social media in a way to advance your presence and make yourself known in your own unique way. With sites like YouNow, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and so many more continuing to grow exponentially each and every year, many young people are taking this initiative in getting their creative juices out there and making their mark on society. That can truthfully be said in many different ways about The Merrell Twins, who have taken their social media fame and brought it to unexpected heights in a short amount of time. [Read more…] about One on One with YouNow Sensations The Merrell Twins!
Student Sandwich Showdown Hits Manhattan This Thursday!
If there is one thing that I can relate to with Matt LeBlanc’s character Joey on “Friends”, is that we have an affinity for all things sandwiches. They are our favorites in many different ways. Well, what happens when you take the concept of a sandwich, turn it into a full fledged competition with twenty bright and up and coming students, where they compete “Chopped” style to see who can turn out one that is delicious and healthy all at the same time? You get The Sandwich Showdown, which is coming up this Thursday afternoon. [Read more…] about Student Sandwich Showdown Hits Manhattan This Thursday!
Happy Hour Cocktail Promo from New York Central Bar and Kitchen!
Something each and every person in Manhattan looks forward to is the end of day, especially the ones who do the ever so popular 9-5. You are tired, exhausted and looking for any kind of pick me up to enjoy the rest of the day. Well, one fabulous location is doing something super special to help you out with something tasty, sweet, and so much more. New York Central Bar and Kitchen at the New York Grand Hyatt, is celebrating its connection to Grand Central Station (it is literally connected) and offering a special Metro North 50% off specialty cocktails promo. How amazing is that? [Read more…] about Happy Hour Cocktail Promo from New York Central Bar and Kitchen!
Tax Day Deals At These Great Manhattan Locations!
Tax Day stress got you down? Fear not, because these fabulous Manhattan locations have some great deals to offer you to turn that frown upside down! Whether you are filing last minute, owe a ton, or giddy from what you are getting back, these three will find a way to keep your mind at ease with tasty food at really great prices. Take a look. [Read more…] about Tax Day Deals At These Great Manhattan Locations!
Biz Markie & Kinky Boots Cast Take Over Union Square Tomorrow
How bold can you be to go up against Tony award winners and Hip Hop Legends? To kick-off the BRING OUT THE BOLD™ campaign, LISTERINE® Brand is inviting New Yorkers to showcase their boldness at the Study of Bold Live in Union Square. Why? Because New Yorkers are tough, daring — in a word, BOLD. The LISTERINE® Brand conducted a study which found that LISTERINE®-lovers were more likely to do bold things. The study findings ranged from doing a yoga headstand to learning to speak a new language to breakdancing. Are New Yorkers as bold as LISTERINE® users? Let’s find out! [Read more…] about Biz Markie & Kinky Boots Cast Take Over Union Square Tomorrow
5th Annual NY Guitar Show & Exposition Rocks On Next Saturday
Get ready to get LOUD!!! With the 5th Annual NY Guitar Show & Exposition (#NYGuitarShow) closing in on the Freeport Recreation Center (130 E. Merrick Rd. in Freeport, NY) April 23 & 24, 2016 in Freeport, Long Island, industry giants Taylor Guitars, D’Addario Guitar Strings, and Gbase are returning yet again as major sponsors, recognizing the impact of the east coast’s fastest growing and soon to be largest guitar event spearheaded by founder/promoter Richard Johnson! [Read more…] about 5th Annual NY Guitar Show & Exposition Rocks On Next Saturday
North River Lobster Company Is Back in Business for the Summer!
New York City’s favorite floating lobster shack is back for the 2016 summer season, and tastier than ever before. North River Lobster Company, located at the new North River Landing at Pier 81 on W41st Street and the Hudson River in Hudson River Park, is the go-to summer spot for fresh lobster rolls, signature cocktails, and a panoramic 360 skyline view. The largest lobster “boat-staurant” in the nation will reopen April 15th for weekends, and April 29th full time with exciting new menu items and full bars on all levels, perfect for groups, after-work cocktails and sunset hangouts. [Read more…] about North River Lobster Company Is Back in Business for the Summer!
Fab to Join TurnStyle in Columbus Circle Next Tuesday
Big news from our favorite shopping site! Fab is excited to announce the opening of the Fab shop at TurnStyle, located in New York City at the Columbus Circle and 59th Street subway concourse. The shop will open on Tuesday, April 19th at 5pm to the public, and will remain open through mid-June. [Read more…] about Fab to Join TurnStyle in Columbus Circle Next Tuesday