This past Saturday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year, which celebrates the Year of the Rooster in 2017! There are so many ways to celebrate this occasion right here in Manhattan, two of which are Asian hotspots CHOP-SHOP, one located at 10th Avenue and the other one on West 24th Street in Chelsea and Flatiron. Check out the special menu they have in store for you to enjoy, now until February 14th! [Read more…] about Celebrate The Chinese New Year at CHOP-SHOP Through February 14th
Where to Eat Out or Order In on Super Bowl Sunday This Weekend!
Eat, Commercials, Halftime Show and of course Football all come to mind when we are going into Super Bowl Sunday! Super Bowl LI will be taking place this coming Sunday, February 5th, where the Atlanta Falcons will take on the New England Patriots in a clash of the titans. Are you still figuring out where to eat, drink and more for the big day? Fear not, because we here at Manhattan Digest have found some super awesome places to either eat out or dine in at your choosing! [Read more…] about Where to Eat Out or Order In on Super Bowl Sunday This Weekend!
HGU New York is a Welcomed Addition to The NoMad District
HGU New York, located on 32nd Street between Madison and Park Avenue, is a gorgeous and beautiful addition to the already booming NoMad area of Manhattan. Located only a couple avenues away from Penn Station, it is the perfect place to check in for people traveling from afar who want to experience all they can about Manhattan and not travel too much when doing so. I stayed there over the weekend, and was thoroughly impressed by all of it. [Read more…] about HGU New York is a Welcomed Addition to The NoMad District
Ruby Tuesday Unveils Their New Delicious Garden Bar This Week!
We all know Ruby Tuesday is known nationwide for their Garden Bar, patrons flock to it every visit. Now could you imagine the type of pandemonium it will create when guest realize the Garden Bar has doubled in size! Foodie madness will ensue, for sure. [Read more…] about Ruby Tuesday Unveils Their New Delicious Garden Bar This Week!
One on One with Talented & Rising Music Star Jesse Eplan
When you are like Jesse Eplan and realize your talent and dream at a young age, it can definitely help mold you into the person you want to be. For Jesse, it is all about music and what he has been able to accomplish still being so young. Hailing from Long Island, he not only sings but plays a bunch of instruments, furthering what a “triple threat” can really be. Now, with a new single out, he is planning on taking the music world by storm in a big way. [Read more…] about One on One with Talented & Rising Music Star Jesse Eplan
Richard Sandoval’s Pampano Excels in Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
Nestled in the heart of Midtown East you will find Pampano, Richard Sandoval’s amazing restaurant dedicated to the best of contemporary Mexican cuisine. Richard, who has multiple restaurants scattered across the United States, expertly excels in the execution of Pampano in many ways, especially the decor and cuisine. I took my friend there a couple of nights ago to experience it all. [Read more…] about Richard Sandoval’s Pampano Excels in Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
From Hamilton (New Jersey) to “Spamilton”: An Interview with Nicholas Edwards
It didn’t take long for director and parodist Gerard Alessandrini to sink his hooks into Hamilton. The creator of the long running Forbidden Broadway series is now amusing audiences with Spamilton, a gut-busting riff on the Lin-Manuel Miranda blockbuster. Along the way, he takes the rest of the theater world with him, poking fun at current and former Broadway musicals. Spamilton has generated so much buzz, that the New York production has been extended several times. Performances will begin in March for a Chicago staging and plans for a mounting in Los Angeles, London, and a National tour are underway. [Read more…] about From Hamilton (New Jersey) to “Spamilton”: An Interview with Nicholas Edwards
Da Marcella is Worth The Trip to Greenwich Village in Many Ways
Da Marcella is a great example of why “hidden gems” in Manhattan simply work. Hopefully, they stay a hidden gem for a little while longer before you have to wait a week or so for a reservation, because after my experience there a couple of days ago, this place can easily become the next big thing in Italian cuisine. [Read more…] about Da Marcella is Worth The Trip to Greenwich Village in Many Ways
San Carlo Osteria Piedmonte Brings the Taste of Turin to NYC
San Carlo Osteria Piedmonte brings a rich history of northern Italy to NYC. Keep in mind, though, this isn’t your traditional NYC Little Italy spaghetti and meatballs or chicken parmesan type establishment. The owners and chef are from Italy and have brought their own heritage and culture to share. And they truly do some spectacular things. [Read more…] about San Carlo Osteria Piedmonte Brings the Taste of Turin to NYC
Convergences Theatre Collective Explores a Bit of Biblical “Babel”
References to the city and tower of Babel are relatively scarce in the Bible. In fact, there are only nine verses in the book of Genesis that allude to the origin of the world’s various languages. However, the scant source material didn’t prevent co-creators WT McRae and Jeremy Williams from producing Babel, an acrobatic dance theater piece based on the story. [Read more…] about Convergences Theatre Collective Explores a Bit of Biblical “Babel”