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French Bread Heaven: Celebrate National Brioche Day with St Pierre!

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National Brioche Day is a special holiday you can celebrate with your family; this year it lands on Mother’s Day.
If you never had this baked good, it is a delicious bread made with butter, eggs, and flour that has a soft texture and tastes delicious when eaten fresh. A delicacy pastry that was once a novelty crafted by specialty bakeries evolved into a must-have option for enthusiasts.

You can use Brioche to make sweet pastries like croissants or danishes, which are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dessert. The possibilities are endless. The brand is here to help you get your Parisian fix this weekend and whenever you feel is St. Pierre Bakery, America’s #1 Brioche brand.

St. Pierre is known for three unique recipes. Try them now!

 Sweet Brunch French Toast with Bananas and Caramel Sauce

Bring an elevated flair to your breakfast or brunch or whenever your tastebuds call for something sweet. Combine rich caramel, delicious banana, and golden brioche to create an original French Toast recipe with an elevated flavor.

Nutella Bostock

This recipe is useful when looking for another way to use day-old brioche. Soaked in syrup, generously smothered in frangipane then baked until it’s crispy on top, Bostock is a savory cross between French toast and an almond croissant. Adding Nutella to another slice of Brioche loaf makes this a chocolatey treat that you can pair with a cup of tea any time of the day!

Happy Egg Breakfast Brioche Toasts Stack

Savor juicy tomatoes, meaty mushrooms, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and fresh chives in every bite of this Breakfast Toast Stack. This sandwich would not be complete without a perfectly fried egg! It’s the ideal way to combine breakfast favorites with the savory taste of brioche toast.

With these three distinct yet delectable recipes, you’re sure to bring France’s Magnifique pastry to your breakfast table far beyond National Brioche Day.

 

Fall Season Getaways You Need To Book Right Now!

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Being in New York during the fall season is an eventful experience. People from all over flock to New York to encounter the wonders of leaf peeping, festivals, or just a night on the town with that crisp breeze that the fall season is famous for. If you’re looking to book a staycation or autumn-filled getaway, we have a list of accommodations we think you should consider.

If you love live jazz, mulled wine and the expansive sights of a New York City rooftop then “Autumn in New York” presented by Arlo Hotels should be your destination.

Arlo SoHo

They are bringing the Canadian Rockies to Soho with complete outdoor log cabins where visitors can relax in and imagine they are overlooking snow-covered hills. All of this with a cup of spiked cider while listening to live music courtesy of Sofar Sounds, an intimate, pop-up concert organizer.

Arlo Midtown

If skyline dining is your thing then the Rooftop at Nearly Ninth overlooking the city’s skyline is for you and your crew! The extensive views highlight Times Square, Hudson Yards and the Empire State Building to name a few. Visitors will be 26 stories above the city taking in chilly autumn evenings with a beverage and personal rooftop chocolate fondue, complete with all the fixings for a fun fall evening.

Arlo NoMad is the place to be if you’re looking for an evening filled with of up-and-coming musicians across jazz, blues, roots and Americana genres in its new Room 31, an intimate listening room. Be sure to grab an autumn-inspired cocktail from BARlo, then grab a seat for a cozy night in.

 

Set Forth to Graduate Roosevelt Island For a Cityscape Staycation

If you were looking for a reason to visit Roosevelt Island then look no further! This fall season Graduate Roosevelt Island is offering a Falling for the Island package.

This package will allow guests and locals to take in the gorgeous surrounding fall foliage. Bask in all of the cherry tree foliage from the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram then be sure to check out the weekly farmer’s market just down the street from the hotel to pile up on fall staples like apples, pumpkins, and cider of course.

Visitors who book a staycation using the code FALL22 will receive a CitiBike pass to cycle around the island to see the foliage along the city skyline. This is the perfect accommodation if you want to experience fall foliage without leaving the concrete jungle.

Head Upstate to The Point Resort for Crisp Fall Foliage + Outdoor Activities 

The Elco

Situated in the lovely Adirondacks of upstate New York, The Point is surrounded by stunning fall foliage and changing leaves making for the perfect fall getaway. Situated on 75 acres of land, with 11 distinct guest rooms, The Point offers outstanding fall views that include an intimate escape from day-to-day life.

If you’re looking to dine in luxury, The Point now offers curated menus with daily 5-course dinners, and 7-course black tie dining on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Presented by, Executive Chef Löic Leperlier he is emphasizing slow cooking within his recipes from meat to vegetable and of course local herbs that are foraged from the surrounding area. Those looking for an outdoor Fall vibe with the right amount of luxe then this is the place for you.

Whether you’re a local stomper or a getaway bandit these accommodations have offerings to tickle all of your Fall fancies!

 

Bring The Our/New York Vibes Home With Their Mulled Wine Kit!

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New York is waking up from almost two years of slumber and we’re getting subtle glimpses of why this will always be the city that never sleeps! Our/New York is Manhattan’s first distillery & bar in the city since Prohibition and is guaranteed to be a neighborhood gem!

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Our/New York is one of the only bars where the vodka is formulated in a full functioning distillery in the back! This establishment is more than a cocktail bar yet a place that crafts one-of-a-kind libations specially made with their in-house line of vodka. The decor provides a relaxing ambiance with an after-work wind-down vibe guaranteed to make you want to return.

There are a few signature cocktails on the menu that are synonymous with some New York Landmarks, like the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire Mule, and the Highline. Kaddy Feast, the bar manager places emphasis on the locally sourced ingredients that are combined to create these cocktails, where the vodka is still the focal point.

For those who want to bring this flavorful cocktail experience home, don’t worry they have a kit for that!

Featured is their Mulled Wine Kit ideal for those who want to create the bar experience at home! This kit came right on time for the holiday season and is the perfect gift for those who like to entertain or provide a mixology experience at home.

The kit is equipped with everything you need from the 750ml bottled wine, 375ml of Our/New York vodka, 2 glass mugs, 2 coasters, spices in bags, and a postcard, only thing missing is the love that can only be provided by the person making the cocktail.

Our/New York is a brand and they are making a name for themselves within the spirits industry, therefore, having this establishment on your to-do list is a must! The Mulled Wine Kit’s are also on sale at the bar so if you prefer to bring those festive cocktails home with you, it is now possible!

When visiting don’t forget to mention who sent you!

 

Taco Mahal in Hells Kitchen from a Vegans Perspective

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In this special edition of a ManhattanDigest restaurant review we caught up with Arjun Rai the CEO of HelloWoofy a New York technology startup just before he had to fly to San Francisco. Arjun was here to help review Taco Mahal vegan dishes. Taco Mahal recently opened in Hells Kitchen and seems clean, modern, and well run. There was clearly a lot of attention to detail in the way they clean and they had their staff still wearing masks for their customers sakes.

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