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Jonathan’s Ristorante Boasts Refined Italian Cuisine & More

In any area of New York, it is very hard for any type of business to establish longevity with how competitive each environment is. Food, fashion, technology and more, it is dog eat dog out there and only the smart and strong ones really do survive. Jonathan’s Ristorante, a staple smack dab in the middle of Huntington Village, has been able to do that since 1994 and has done it absolutely beautifully now that I have finally been into this place since living virtually two or three miles from it since I was eight years old. With its refined approach to Italian cuisine, Jonathan’s expertly takes each dish it provides and puts enough TLC into it to really make what you are having not just another plate of food, but an experience.

Where are the Best Pizza Slices in New York City?

by Ryan Shea

New York City is synonymous with its Pizza, just like Peanut Butter is like that with Jelly and now Sarah Palin’s nutjob craziness is aligned with Donald’s Trump’s endless clown car insanity. That being said, it is hard to really choose where to go to get the best pizza slices in the city. There are so many to choose from and chances are, you won’t be let down as this is the best place in the world for that kind of delicacy. So which places are the best? Let’s break it down.

Ruvo’s Italian Cuisine Lights Up Greenlawn & Port Jefferson

by Ryan Shea

On the heels of how popular my most recent article about dining on Long Island was, I figured why not continue the streak with a fantastic restaurant located in the heart of Greenlawn that is celebrating its 16th year being open. This of course is Ruvo, which became open to the public in the year 2000, the same year I started my freshman year at Harborfields High School. I have passed this place hundreds of times, yet have never stopped in even though I have heard rave reviews from my other friends and family members who have been there. They also have a sister location based in Port Jefferson on top of the Greenlawn one, which opened about a decade ago. Suffice to say, the anticipation finally climaxed when i went with a friend over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

A Manhattanite in Washington, D.C.- Where to Eat?

by Ryan Shea

Sure, there are a zillion great places to eat in New York City. I mean, come on, it’s NEW YORK CITY for Pete’s sake! However, it is always a good and refreshing thing to go outside your inner circle and see what the rest of the world has to offer. Last weekend, I visited our nation’s capital when I stayed in Washington, D.C. for a couple of days for a much needed vacation. During my time there, I got to experience the best of what D.C. has to offer when it comes to the varieties of cuisines it prepares for its everyday locals and tourists to devour. All of the places I tried with my friends had something special to them, and each I would highly recommend trying out the next time you are on the Amtrak down to D.C. Check them out.
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Healthy Treats to Snack on In The New Year

by Ryan Shea

Cookies, Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cups… all things I am sure that we have craved at least once (or 4,000 times) in our lives. They are so tasty yet the downfall for most of them is that they pack on the bad calories and sugar and make it that much harder to stay in shape, especially in the winter time! Well fear not, because here at Manhattan Digest we have found a bunch of different healthy snacks that will pack on the flavor but not on the pounds. Check and see what yummy options we think you will love to try out! Happy Snacking!

Top Craft Cocktail Recipes for Manhattanites in 2016!

by Ryan Shea

With 2016 in full swing now, many of us are trying to keep our ever so present New Year’s Resolution in trying to maintain a healthier you. Even when it comes to making or ordering craft cocktails, you can still find ways to make them healthy yet tasty and satisfying all at the same time. Natural ingredients such as aloe, ginger, matcha tea and pomegranate are all great examples of what you can put into your drinks that can help the body yet retain the flavor. So the next time you are hosting your own cocktail happy hour with the help of on-demand cocktail delivery service Instapour, you should try making these recipes to impress, digest, and enjoy. Check them out.

Where to Eat When Visiting Long Island… The Must List

by Ryan Shea

Many Manhattanites and residents of the five boroughs never seem to think that going a bit east into Long Island can actually be beneficial to one’s palate. Long Island to most is known for The Hamptons, Montauk, unique accents and where Mariah Carey & Billy Joel came from, but there is also a ton of great places where food reigns supreme. Outside of the everyday chain restaurant you will find some really great places to chow down on, whether you are looking for a wrap, slice of pizza, delicious seafood, and so much more. Take a look at our picks for where to go the next time you find yourself on the LIRR.
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Shaker & Spoon Teaches You How to Bartend… Deliciously

by Ryan Shea

I am a firm believer that no matter how old you get, you never stop learning. Even when it comes to something as simple and delicious as making a tasty drink for you and your friends to enjoy. So, instead of going to a crowded and loud bar to have your favorite drink and try out some new concoctions, why not have it delivered to your door each month and discover something new? This can all be done when you use this phenomenal new service called Shaker & Spoon, which recently launched in the heart of Brooklyn only a couple of months ago.
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SX Liquors & Trey Songz Continue to Dominate NYC and Beyond

by Ryan Shea

What happens when you pair a sexy and delicious drink and a sexy and delicious man all together? You get the fantastic partnership of up and coming alcohol brand SX Liquors, and award winning R&B and hip-hop artist Trey Songz. The sensual, new line of premium spirits, which launched right here in New York back in 2014, has seen over a 300 percent growth since its inception, partially due to its high profile partnership and delicious tasting drinks available at thousands of savvy drinkers disposals. Now, going into 2016, SX and Trey have quite a lot planned in stores for their clientele and they are looking to emerge as one of the front runners in the ever so booming alcohol industry.
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Manhattan Digest’s Best of Food For 2016

by Ryan Shea

Boy, has 2015 been quite a year for Manhattan Digest! We passed our millionth view mark in November, got to interview some huge stars and of course we reviewed what is the best of the best in Manhattan! This is about digesting Manhattan, isn’t it? So after a stellar year, and some pretty stellar places that we have sampled and enjoyed, we here at Manhattan Digest are giving you the best of the best from what we ate in 2015. Devour, check in, and be amazed by where you should stop into for the 2016 calendar year and beyond.
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