Mother Nature must be taking us for a wild ride with the weather situation lately. Fear not my fellow NYC folk… warmer weather is on the way and here to stay over the next couple of weeks! We already showed you some great “Al Fresco” options a couple of weeks ago on Manhattan Digest, and now we have found some great new ones as well! Take a look at the places you will be enjoying outside and having delicious food and drink at with friends and family. [Read more…] about More Fantastic Places to Dine Al Fresco in NYC!
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BACONFEST Kicks Off at Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & BBQ Tomorrow!
I’m not sure you can sit with the cool kids like me at the lunch table if you don’t like bacon. Bacon is life. Bacon is Bae. Ergo… Bae is Bacon. And when you get to celebrate its deliciousness in an entire month practically, well… you know you are in for a good time. Which is exactly what Jersey City’s Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & Barbecue will be doing starting tomorrow until April 30th with their amazing BACONFEST! [Read more…] about BACONFEST Kicks Off at Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & BBQ Tomorrow!
Hard Rock Cafe New York’s Free Burger for Tax Day!
The Hard Rock Cafe New York is planning something super awesome, fun and tasty for a day some enjoy (and some dread) next week… Tax Day! Yes, on April 18th only, guests who visit The Hard Rock Cafe will have a chance to win a FREE Legendary Burger (pictured above), but you will have to work your vocals in order to earn this tasty treat. In something they are calling “Sing For Your Supper”, anyone who sings a karaoke-themed song outside of the location will get this burger and all of its deliciousness! [Read more…] about Hard Rock Cafe New York’s Free Burger for Tax Day!
Maple & Tribeca Film Festival Team up For Inspired Dishes
Maple continues to expand its presence in New York City in so many different realms of what one company can do. The high-end food delivery service paired with The Doughnut Project last week for people who enjoy the sweeter things in life. This week, its all about the movie buffs as Maple and The Tribeca Film Festival are coming together for some “festival” inspired dishes and your chance to win big for its 15th anniversary. [Read more…] about Maple & Tribeca Film Festival Team up For Inspired Dishes
A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County- Where to Stay?
Manhattan Digest has gotten quite a lot of travel miles under its belt so far in 2016. We have given you the best of the best in where you should go across the continental United States, including San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Well, now that the warmer weather is here, we are encouraging all our old and new readers to get out of the city on the weekends and see what else this country has to offer! What is even better, is that there is a location that is only an hour commute away from New York City on Metro North, with tons of fantastic activities, restaurants, hotels and more to enjoy with your friends and family. This is the Coastal Fairfield County area of Connecticut, where we visited this past weekend. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County- Where to Stay?
Great Cocktail Ideas from New York City Hotspots!
We have found even more delicious cocktails for you to enjoy! What’s even better- these are all cocktail recipes from local New York City hotspots such as Seamstress, Estela, Dante and The NoMad! Check out these tasty cocktails and enjoy for the coming weekend and days ahead!
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One on One with Leota New York Founder Sarah Carson
Fashion and New York City go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly in so many different ways, and it is always an incredible thing to see a brand go from zero to 180 in such a short amount of time when developing what they are doing and having a great response from it. That can be said about the amazing brand called Leota. Launched only five years ago, retailers took notice of what makes this line so special and great in their easy-to-wear fabrics, fashion-forward silhouettes and so much more. Whether you are looking for a beautiful dress to enjoy in the springtime, or want to rock a maternity dress in style, Leota has you covered. Carried not only in its New York City base but in over 300 fine retailers nationally, Leota promises to craft each dress for a woman’s body with a touch of glamour that will leave you feeling stunning and happy. We recently spoke to their fabulous founder, Sarah Carson, about how this all began and so much more. [Read more…] about One on One with Leota New York Founder Sarah Carson
Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Hits NYC Starting April 26th
I never find fault in finding a way to celebrate some type of food or drink, especially when they are in snack form. One of my favorite grab and go type of snacks is the pretzel, which practically runs the muck here in New York City. So what could be better than an entire day devoted to celebrating this breaded and salty masterpiece, with a fantastic brand giving you the chance to win free ones for a YEAR! OMG. This happens to be the world famous Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, who has several locations splashed across New York City. They are is offering guests who sign up for the brand’s “My Pretzel Perks” app the choice of one free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, redeemable on National Pretzel Day, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, through Sunday, May 1, 2016. There is an even bigger incentive for this that you must see! [Read more…] about Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Hits NYC Starting April 26th
Tasty Cocktail Recipes from New York City and Beyond
We are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in cocktails both in and out of New York City! Lucky for all of our readers, we have found some pretty delicious cocktail recipes from iconic locations like the Waldorf Astoria, Foragers Market and many more across our country! We even have a bonus recipe from Blue Ice Vodka to savor and enjoy. Take a look at what we think is the best of the best in recipes and be sure to make some for yourself this coming weekend! [Read more…] about Tasty Cocktail Recipes from New York City and Beyond
Westin New York Grand Central’s Great Tax Day Deals!
Tax Day, which occurs every year on April 15th, can either be a super happy day for some people but can also be a day where you essentially want to sit and home and cry. Nevertheless, tons of companies across the country will be doing something special for the biggest day in taxes, and that includes some great hotels that are located right in the heart of New York City. One of them happens to be the iconic Westin New York Grand Central, which is a seven minute walk from Grand Central itself on 212 E. 42nd Street. [Read more…] about Westin New York Grand Central’s Great Tax Day Deals!