Smooth and sophistication are just two works that describe the Meatpacking District to a tee, and the restaurants within them are what add to this sweet ambiance that make this part of the city simply fab. Kola House, located on West 15th Street between 9th and 10th avenue, is included in all of those fun adjectives and is one of the best places to head to this coming summer. I stopped by there Friday night for a taste of what they had to offer, and here is why you should as well. [Read more…] about Kola House Adds Some Spice & Sweetness to The Meatpacking District
Kicking Off Cognac Classic Week with a Hennessy Themed Pub Crawl
Cognac is a very sophisticated spirit that many indulge in when they want to feel sexy. With a growing popularity across all cultures, it would only make sense to have to have a whole week dedicated to this cultivated brandy and it kicks off May 22nd. [Read more…] about Kicking Off Cognac Classic Week with a Hennessy Themed Pub Crawl
Taste of The Upper West Side Returns Hot & Ready This Weekend!
Truth be told, if I had to choose my favorite part of Manhattan for food, it would be the Upper West Side. So many of my reviews here on Manhattan Digest have been in this neck of the woods, and when there is a time of year to celebrate how amazing it is, you know darn well that I’ll be there. This weekend is the 10th Annual Taste of the Upper West Side, which is a fabulous two-night culinary celebration featuring more than 85 restaurants and fantastic celebrity talent! Yippee! [Read more…] about Taste of The Upper West Side Returns Hot & Ready This Weekend!
Sushi Seki Hosts Special Tasting Event at its Times Square Location
Last night, one of our favorite sushi spots in Manhattan celebrated in a big way with a delicious tasting of wine, sake, cocktails and more. Sushi Seki, located in the heart of Times Square on 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue, hosted the tasting in honor of their placement in “Wine & Spirits Magazine-NYC 50”! [Read more…] about Sushi Seki Hosts Special Tasting Event at its Times Square Location
Fogo de Chão Brings the Brazilian Steakhouse to Midtown East
Fogo de Chão is one of the few times I will ever write about a “chain” type of restaurant for Manhattan Digest as I tend to prefer local spots as it’s what makes this city so darn special. Even though they have multiple locations across the United States, Fogo de Chão only has one here in Manhattan in Midtown East at 40 West 53rd Street. Known as the king of Brazilian Steakhouses, this location is one that I will surely remember for quite sometime in many different capacities. [Read more…] about Fogo de Chão Brings the Brazilian Steakhouse to Midtown East
Theater Review: Darko Tresnjak’s “Anastasia” is One to Remember
Adaptations of films into musical stage versions continue to be the usual trend for contemporary theatre these days. In many cases, I’m left questioning the necessity. (This season’s Groundhog Day instantly comes to mind.) Other movies however, naturally lend themselves to song and dance. Such is the case with Anastasia, the splashy, big-hearted old fashioned musical which recently opened on Broadway. While Terrence McNally’s book doesn’t adhere religiously to the the 1997 animated film or to the original 1956 film, program notes state that it was “inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures.” These sources have served the creative team quite well. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Darko Tresnjak’s “Anastasia” is One to Remember
Fire Island’s Justin Russo Brings Weight Opening Up About Mental Disorders
For as fun and frolicky as LOGO’s show “Fire Island” has been so far, it is good to see that they are weighing out the lighthearted material with some serious issues in hopes that many others can relate to the cast members personal struggles. On last night’s new episode, one of its prime cast members Justin Russo opens up to his friend Khasan Brailsford about his own issues in his life which lead to an attempted suicide. [Read more…] about Fire Island’s Justin Russo Brings Weight Opening Up About Mental Disorders
Park Avenue Tavern Unleashes a Scrumptious New Spring Menu
Park Avenue Tavern is one of the best restaurants to visit near Grand Central Station. Located about two blocks away from the world famous terminal’s entrance, this location boasts the best of New American cuisine that is sure to delight your taste buds and then some. I first stopped by there in the fall of 2016 to see what all the fuss was about, and was quite pleased at the culinary delights they provided me and my friend throughout the evening. When I found out they had some new items on their Spring menu, I promptly hopped on the 6 train and made my way there to experience what’s new. [Read more…] about Park Avenue Tavern Unleashes a Scrumptious New Spring Menu
Where to go for Mother’s Day in Manhattan- The Definitive List!
Mother’s Day is fast approaching this coming Sunday, May 14th! This is the one day a year (although it should be every day) where you get to celebrate the mother in your life in the best way possible! Manhattan is a great city to partake in the Mother’s Day festivities, and lucky for you, we have found some fantastic spots for you to stop by this weekend! [Read more…] about Where to go for Mother’s Day in Manhattan- The Definitive List!
Fantastic Author David Jay Collins on Life After “Gaybash” & What’s Next!
Author David Jay Collins is experiencing some sort of a ubiquitous feeling as of late. Why is that? The acclaimed writer had a great amount of success with his fantastic first novel Gaybash, which profiled a character named Matt and how he stood up to his attackers in many different ways. With that success not only behind him, but within him, David is ready for the next chapter (pun, indeed) of his career with his new novel that hopefully will be one of the biggest LGBTQ themed books this fall and beyond. [Read more…] about Fantastic Author David Jay Collins on Life After “Gaybash” & What’s Next!