World renowned chef Mario Batali knows a thing or two about having a successful restaurant in Manhattan. On the heels of one of those amazing locations, La Sirena, now comes his latest creation called Tapas Bar. Tapas Bar, which opened last month, expertly takes the idea of what Tapas is, and accelerates it to its maximum potential. I took a friend there this past weekend to his newest location, located inside the gorgeous Maritime Hotel, to experience it all. [Read more…] about Mario Batali’s Tapas Bar Has Stellar Opening Inside La Sirena
Bella Luna’s Italian Comfort Food Livens Up The Upper West Side
Don’t fix what isn’t broken, is a motto to live by and Bella Luna in the Upper West Side is doing exactly that. Bella Luna has been serving this neighborhood for 30 years. Up until 6 months ago they closed to relocate to a different space not too far from the original. Relaunching about a week and a half ago you can tell that they were truly missed by the neighborhood. [Read more…] about Bella Luna’s Italian Comfort Food Livens Up The Upper West Side
One on One with Bruce Beckham: Don’t Call it a Comeback
Ten years ago, we saw Britney Spears have her epic meltdown, the iPhone make its debut and an incredibly handsome guy named Bruce Beckham enter our television and computer screens in quite the impressive way. Bruce’s chiseled good looks and persona made him easy on the eyes in more ways than one, and after hanging in the industry for a bit, he decided to leave it and pursue other ventures. Now, he’s back and better than ever, but the question remains, why did he leave in the first place? [Read more…] about One on One with Bruce Beckham: Don’t Call it a Comeback
Theater Review: “Milk and Honey” is Rich and Sweet
Imagine a country full of refugees who feel disenfranchised in this new land they wish to call “home.” The sentence reads like a current headline from a United States newspaper but in fact, it refers to Israel in the early 1960s. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “Milk and Honey” is Rich and Sweet
Ideal Valentine’s Day Gifts For the Book Lover in Your Life!
Boxes of chocolate, flowers and lingerie. If those three words are in the same sentence, chances are that Valentine’s Day is coming up. Not that we don’t appreciate the holiday, yet it may be time for couples to actually consider their mates interest for a gift. [Read more…] about Ideal Valentine’s Day Gifts For the Book Lover in Your Life!
Manhattan Digest’s List of our Favorite Italian Restaurants!
Hands tied to our back, Italian cuisine is probably our favorite to enjoy out of all that are here in Manhattan (and of course, there are a TON)! That being said, we have experienced quite a lot of Italian restaurants over the course of the past four years, that have left our bellies filled and our faces happy from the experience. With all of the Italian restaurants we have tried, which ones were our favorites? [Read more…] about Manhattan Digest’s List of our Favorite Italian Restaurants!
Where to Go in Manhattan For The Best Super Bowl Viewing Parties
Super Bowl LI is only a couple of days away, and now more than ever is your chance to find the best viewing parties for you and your friends to have a blast at! We have located three that we think you should definitely check out to enjoy it all this coming Sunday! [Read more…] about Where to Go in Manhattan For The Best Super Bowl Viewing Parties
Eats on Lex is a Great Excuse to Head to The Upper East Side
Eats on Lex, located on Lexington Avenue between 75th and 74th Street, is a great example of a fun, friendly and relaxing environment in the heart of the Upper East Side. With its American Bistro type vibe throughout, Eats on Lex excels in the execution of its look as well as its tasty food options from start to finish. I got to experience it last night and was impressed by all of it and then some. [Read more…] about Eats on Lex is a Great Excuse to Head to The Upper East Side
Manhattan Digest Fundraiser Next Friday at Gym Sportsbar!
Manhattan Digest is throwing its third huge fundraiser next Friday night! All the action will take place at one of our favorite locations, Gym Sportsbar in Chelsea, with the option to bid on over twenty amazing prizes for a good cause! [Read more…] about Manhattan Digest Fundraiser Next Friday at Gym Sportsbar!
From the Papers to the Stage, Fake News is all the Rage
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was involved in a children’s sex slave ring that operated from a pizza shop in Washington, DC.
The New York Times once reported that a man had died, in spite of the fact that he was still a living and breathing specimen.
These two tidbits share a common thread; both of them are fake news. The latter, however, will soon make legitimate headlines when Dick Brukenfeld’s comedy, The Big Broadcast on East 53rd begins performances this Friday at Off Broadway’s TBG Theater. [Read more…] about From the Papers to the Stage, Fake News is all the Rage