We have finally entered Spring here in Manhattan, which means warmer weather is on our way and Easter will be here shortly! Easter is only a couple of weeks away, on Sunday, April 16th, and many Manhattanites are on the lookout for the best places to go, dine, drink and have a blast! So where are the best places to go for this occasion? [Read more…] about Where to Spend Easter in Manhattan- The Definitive List!
Four Amazing Manhattanites You Need to Know Right Now
Over the course of running Manhattan Digest, I have had the privilege of meeting some incredibly savvy and interesting people throughout my endless experiences that have shaped the journey of this website. A lot of these people have left some pretty amazing impressions on me that bring up the need for this article in that they deserve some extra shine in the spotlight. They all come from different creative walks of life, but each of them are incredibly determined and focused in what they want to do with their careers, similar to myself, and that made it easy for me to put them on my list of Manhattanites that you need to know. [Read more…] about Four Amazing Manhattanites You Need to Know Right Now
Where to Head in Manhattan for the Best Late Night Happy Hour!
Manhattan is known for being “the city that never sleeps”, and in the duration of not sleeping, the ever popular “happy hour” does exist at different parts of the night. It goes beyond the traditional quitting time to 8/9:00 PM and can run late into the night, so what are the best places to go to in Manhattan to experience a late night happy hour with your friends and family? [Read more…] about Where to Head in Manhattan for the Best Late Night Happy Hour!
A Cold Night on 5th Avenue: An NYC Photoblog
Manhattan has been experiencing a lot of cold nights lately, especially with the recent snowstorm we experienced this week. As nasty as this weather can be, it still can lead to having the city look incredibly beautiful if you can see it in a different light. Especially on 5th Avenue, where I drew inspiration for my latest photo blog on Manhattan Digest. [Read more…] about A Cold Night on 5th Avenue: An NYC Photoblog
Theater Review: “If I Forget” Rife with Family Conflict
Anti-holocaust discussions might not make for an appropriate conversation at a dinner party, but they most definitely produce excellent dramatic tension, as witnessed in Steven Levenson’s sharply written Off Broadway play, If I Forget.
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Theater Review: Will Eno’s “Wakey, Wakey” Rises To the Occasion
None of us are getting out of here alive, but we are getting tzotchkes and knick knacks before it all ends. The “here” I am referring to is life and an actor, simply known as “Guy” (Michael Emerson) will spend 75 plaintive and sometimes whimsical minutes talking to us about our mortal condition while reading interesting trivia from 3X5 business cards. It sounds dull, but Playwright Will Eno’s existentialist drama captures our attention and beautifully paints a canvas of what it means to live a life well lived. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Will Eno’s “Wakey, Wakey” Rises To the Occasion
Peru’s Very Own Susana Baca Takes Brooklyn Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow might be a big day for Irish folks, but there is another event happening in the neighboring borough of Brooklyn that is sure to throw Peruvian New Yorkers (and their admirers) into a state of elation. [Read more…] about Peru’s Very Own Susana Baca Takes Brooklyn Tomorrow Night
Two Forks Provides Epic Deliciouness in Each Bite They Give
Two Forks is the latest in an amazing line of fast-casual type restaurants right here in Manhattan. With its super convenient location on 40th and Broadway, right near Bryant Park, this fantastic eatery highlights slow cooking and seasonal produce in the best way possible. I stopped by there last night with a friend to experience it all. [Read more…] about Two Forks Provides Epic Deliciouness in Each Bite They Give
Could The City of Philadelphia Become Anymore Historical?
The answer to that question is yes! What is there to say about our nations first city and how the streets scream of colonial America. Philadelphia is one of many places where you can visit and it feels like you’re walking through history. [Read more…] about Could The City of Philadelphia Become Anymore Historical?
Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse Sizzles With Perfection
Remember that resolution you made at the beginning of the year? You told yourself that you were going to carefully watch what you ate and would cut back on red meat and fatty foods? Instead, you would seek gluten-free, lactose-free, wheat-free, low or zero calorie and fat free options that-while difficult-would lead you towards the promised land of better health? [Read more…] about Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse Sizzles With Perfection