Simon Indian Palace is located near Bloomingdale’s, and you can almost miss it. The first NYC restaurant venture by owner and entrepreneur Nurul Amin, Simon Indian Palace is driven by a team of three chefs – Executive Chef Jalal Bhuiyan (Baluchi’s, Amma), curry specialist Miraj Bhuiyan (Baluchi’s, Curry Kitchen) and tandoor master Shohag Alam (Mahal Kita, Nimbooda). The team work together to create specialty non-vegetarian and vegetarian appetizers and entrées from the vast and extensive menu. I stopped by there with a friend the other night to experience it all. [Read more…] about Simon Indian Palace’s Bold Cuisine Lights Up Midtown East
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SUSHISAMBA Launches Delicious Limited Time Ramen Menu!
Nothing wrong with spicing things up sometimes, especially in a city like Manhattan, and West Village mainstay SUSHISAMBA has done that with their limited time Ramen menu that was just launched yesterday! Available now until April 15th, the Ramen-based dishes are so incredibly diverse in terms of execution, flavor profiles, vegan vs. non vegan, that it would be impossible for the most pickiest of eaters to not enjoy what is in front of them. I got first dibs on this amazing experience, and was blown away by it all. [Read more…] about SUSHISAMBA Launches Delicious Limited Time Ramen Menu!
Insomnia Cookies are a Culinary Delight from Morning to Night
Insomnia Cookies, with multiple locations scattered across the Manhattan area, are a sweet lovers dream in many different capacities. As someone who has quite the sweet tooth myself, I can truly say that their variety of freshly prepared cookies are some of the best that the city has to offer, and for good reason. Whether you are having a craving during the morning hour rush or want one (or more) baked and delivered late night, Insomnia Cookies has all of that… and more. [Read more…] about Insomnia Cookies are a Culinary Delight from Morning to Night
Where to Find the Best Valentine’s Day Cocktails & Hotspots!
Valentine’s Day is today, and whether you are celebrating with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or heck, even by yourself or with friends, chances are a delicious cocktail is something you will be jonesing for after quitting time. So where are the best places in Manhattan to enjoy these tasty concoctions at? We have found the best of the best for you to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood [Read more…] about Where to Find the Best Valentine’s Day Cocktails & Hotspots!
Royal 35 Steakhouse Makes its Amazing Debut in Midtown East
It’s always nice when a new neighbor opens its doors in Manhattan, and Royal 35 Steakhouse is definitely no exception. The brand new location, right in the heart of Midtown East on East 35th Street between Madison and 5th Avenue, has just opened its doors for the public less than a month ago and is already becoming the talk of the town for so many different reasons. I stopped by there with a friend over the weekend to experience it all, and was left feeling satisfied in more ways than one. [Read more…] about Royal 35 Steakhouse Makes its Amazing Debut in Midtown East
Sinigual Expertly Crafts Mexican Cuisine in Midtown East
Sinigual, located right outside of Grand Central Station in the heart of Midtown East, is an amazing example of what Mexican cuisine is all about right here in Manhattan. I have had the pleasure of reviewing several different Mexican based restaurants on Manhattan Digest, and Sinigual ranks towards the top in more ways than one. I took a friend there earlier this week to experience it all and have quite a lot to report back on! [Read more…] about Sinigual Expertly Crafts Mexican Cuisine in Midtown East
Valentine’s Day Restaurants: Where to Go with Your Loved One?
The biggest day of love is just around the corner, where in one week millions of people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day! February 14th will be a jam packed day in Manhattan, as a bunch of great restaurants will be serving up a ton of love in each dish they present. We here have found a bunch that St. Valentine would love for you to enjoy and then some! [Read more…] about Valentine’s Day Restaurants: Where to Go with Your Loved One?
Mario Batali’s Tapas Bar Has Stellar Opening Inside La Sirena
World renowned chef Mario Batali knows a thing or two about having a successful restaurant in Manhattan. On the heels of one of those amazing locations, La Sirena, now comes his latest creation called Tapas Bar. Tapas Bar, which opened last month, expertly takes the idea of what Tapas is, and accelerates it to its maximum potential. I took a friend there this past weekend to his newest location, located inside the gorgeous Maritime Hotel, to experience it all. [Read more…] about Mario Batali’s Tapas Bar Has Stellar Opening Inside La Sirena
Manhattan Digest’s List of our Favorite Italian Restaurants!
Hands tied to our back, Italian cuisine is probably our favorite to enjoy out of all that are here in Manhattan (and of course, there are a TON)! That being said, we have experienced quite a lot of Italian restaurants over the course of the past four years, that have left our bellies filled and our faces happy from the experience. With all of the Italian restaurants we have tried, which ones were our favorites? [Read more…] about Manhattan Digest’s List of our Favorite Italian Restaurants!
Celebrate The Chinese New Year at CHOP-SHOP Through February 14th
This past Saturday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year, which celebrates the Year of the Rooster in 2017! There are so many ways to celebrate this occasion right here in Manhattan, two of which are Asian hotspots CHOP-SHOP, one located at 10th Avenue and the other one on West 24th Street in Chelsea and Flatiron. Check out the special menu they have in store for you to enjoy, now until February 14th! [Read more…] about Celebrate The Chinese New Year at CHOP-SHOP Through February 14th