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
Nasty Pig Unveils Sexy S&S Collection in Chelsea
Nasty Pig has become a huge force in the fashion industry for its great and colorful designs, not to mention how well they look on a men’s body. With ads prominently featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race and seen all over New York City, its no surprise that this booming company keeps rolling out new items for men to gag over and for other men to gush over when they see these men wear their apparel. That statement couldn’t be truer than this past Saturday, when Nasty Pig threw a fantastic party to celebrate the unveiling of their S&S collection at their flagship store in Chelsea. [Read more…] about Nasty Pig Unveils Sexy S&S Collection in Chelsea
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!
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
Head Out East and Check Into The Wells House Bed & Breakfast
As someone who is a native Long Islander that splits their time between New York City and the Island of Long, I am always scoping out for different places to eat or stay in an effort to convince the jaded Manhattanites to get out of their concrete jungle for a weekend and experience the beauty that is our humble abode. Whether you like a great steakhouse, a comfortable luxury hotel, or anything of the sort, we have you covered. One that I just discovered that you must take a trip out and see for yourself is The Wells House Bed & Breakfast, located at the end of Long Island in the beautiful town of Greenport. Luxury meets comfort meets getaway, and so much more. [Read more…] about Head Out East and Check Into The Wells House Bed & Breakfast
Travel Idea- Viansa Sonoma in California
Now, more than ever, Manhattanites are looking to get out of the city and travel with friends and family across the nation and beyond for a great getaway. As someone who has written in depth before about how great California is to spend some time in, particularly San Francisco, another great area not too far away to enjoy is Viansa Sonoma, a mere 35 minutes away from SF. If you don’t want to go the distance and see Italia, then Viansa Sonoma is a another great choice for vineyards, wetlands, and so much more that to see in the heart of one of the most stunning places our country has to offer. Here is what makes them so amazing. [Read more…] about Travel Idea- Viansa Sonoma in California