There is a new dining spot opening near the World Trade Center today, June 21st. Located in the semi-new Brookfield Place, Del Frisco’s Grille is sure to be a go-to steak house for the bougie people living and shopping there. I mean what else does one do after a shopping spree at Gucci but go eat some filet mignon? Duh. [Read more…] about Del Frisco’s Grille Has Stellar Opening Inside Brookfield Place
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Proactiv Pop-Up Exhibit a Big Success with Olivia Munn and More!
The first and best known acne system in the world, Proactiv, had a pretty big day on Friday when it had its first ever pop-up exhibit to help in the launch of their new system ProactivMD, a brand new line featuring Adapalene. Not only was the exhibit absolutely fabulous, but they brought their wonderful spokesperson and actress Olivia Munn to help with the launch! [Read more…] about Proactiv Pop-Up Exhibit a Big Success with Olivia Munn and More!
The Amazing Father-Daughter Duo of Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse
With Father’s Day right around the corner (happening tomorrow), it’s good to highlight stories in and around Manhattan that showcase some amazing special relationships between a father and their child. Case in point- Harry Sinanaj, one of the four owners of Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, who has brought in his wonderful daughter Tina Sinanaj to operate their 5th Avenue location as well as oversee the construction and opening to their second location opening next month on 44th Street. Those are pretty big shoes to fill for anyone in the restaurant world, and from the looks of it, Tina seems to be doing pretty well. [Read more…] about The Amazing Father-Daughter Duo of Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse
Haute Horology in Manhattan: A Watch-Lover’s Paradise
There is no place like New York when it comes to shopping. From Macy’s to Bergdorf’s to Saks Fifth Avenue, the Big Apple is nothing short of a fashionista’s fairground. Perhaps not so well-known, however, is that it’s also home to what is arguably the biggest and best luxury watch market in the whole of North America. Forget travelling to Europe: indulge your horological passion right here in Manhattan. [Read more…] about Haute Horology in Manhattan: A Watch-Lover’s Paradise
Fantastic Deals for Father’s Day… In and Out of Manhattan!
Father’s Day is only a couple of days away, happening this coming Sunday! This is the one day a year to really celebrate the father in your life in the best way possible and tell him how much he means to you. This love can be shown in many different ways, but no matter what, food and some type of gift (maybe a hammock?) is a must to be on the list for Father’s Day itself! We here at Manhattan Digest have found some pretty sweet ideas for how to celebrate in style for that special guy! [Read more…] about Fantastic Deals for Father’s Day… In and Out of Manhattan!
Gay Trippers NYC Gets You on The Bus for a Wild Ride!
Gay Trippers NYC goal is simple… get you and your friends together and go on journeys that you will remember for a lifetime. With gay bars closing all around our city and app culture consistently on the rise, it can be hard to find those “in real life” experiences with your fellow gay friends as we have become so reliant on our smartphones to provide us with entertainment. Gay Trippers still wants you to use those phones, but for taking photos when on these fabulous trips that they set you up on outside of Manhattan. [Read more…] about Gay Trippers NYC Gets You on The Bus for a Wild Ride!
Library Hotel Provides Comfort & Relaxation Outside Grand Central
Over the past month, I have been fortunate enough to stay at all four of the Library Hotel Collection properties here in the amazing city of Manhattan. Each has provided their own whimsical approach to making your stay as best as they can be, and this all culminated a couple of days ago when I stayed at the one bearing the same name- The Library Hotel. [Read more…] about Library Hotel Provides Comfort & Relaxation Outside Grand Central
Cantina Rooftop’s Absolutely Scrumptious Latin Brunch Fest!
Cantina Rooftop is one of the few exceptions that will bring me to drag my tired behind all the way over to 11th Avenue and 48th Street from East Harlem. Why? It’s simple- they have one of the best brunches in Manhattan, while at the same time providing a view that outdoes a ton of other “brunch” type restaurants. With the temperature in the mid-70’s this past weekend, I took my friend there for a fabulous experience that they set up that will surely keep us coming back for more. [Read more…] about Cantina Rooftop’s Absolutely Scrumptious Latin Brunch Fest!
Food Journalism of New York: Bloggers, Instagrammers and More
New York City is known to many as a melting pot of cultures, languages, traditions and history, each of which provides a treat for all the senses. In recent years, the Big Apple has become synonymous with many things: some of the best museums and galleries worldwide (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum and Hearst Gallery, a wide variety of classic films set in NYC (think Taxi Driver, Do The Right Thing, The Apartment) and a diverse and happening cultural and events program. [Read more…] about Food Journalism of New York: Bloggers, Instagrammers and More
Entenmann’s & The Harlem Globetrotters Team Up for National Donut Day!
I never thought I would see a day where a major basketball team and delicious donuts would find some sort of an epic pairing, but it can actually happen! Case in point: this past Friday, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters paired up with Entenmann’s for National Donut Day, where they performed in the heart of Times Square and gave thousands of donuts away for the celebration! [Read more…] about Entenmann’s & The Harlem Globetrotters Team Up for National Donut Day!