It is pure coincidence that Father’s Day falls one week after this Sunday’s Tony Awards celebration, but it’s perfectly timely. The 2015-2016 nominees displayed numerous styles of fatherhood, some of which were noble, others less than admirable. From the founding fathers of Hamilton to the contemporary fractured and fatigued father in The Humans, Frank Langella’s forgetful father in Florian Zeller’s The Father, fathers of royalty in King Charles III, tender and torn fathers in Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Bright Star, fathers with questionable proclivities towards incest in Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge, abusive and domineering fathers who get their just deserts in The Color Purple , a drunk and angry father in the epic Long Day’s Journey Into Night, and faithful father Tevye, a man struggling to reconcile faith with the actions of his progressive daughters in Fiddler on the Roof. [Read more…] about Manhattan Digest Predicts the 2016 Tony Awards
Social Eating Revolution in Tech 2016 with Homemade
Homemade, the company that provides passionate cooks with tools to sell and market their food from wherever they are to local communities, is excited to announce the official launch of their new rebrand, iOS app and first-ever web portal. Homemade now let’s cooks build a real business around their cooking and allow local communities to discover new food from their neighbors. [Read more…] about Social Eating Revolution in Tech 2016 with Homemade
NYC-Made Foodie Gifts for Father’s Day Guide!
Father’s Day is only 11 days away everyone! For all of those people out there that can’t figure out what to get the dad in your life, fear not! We have found some super great gifts that are all about what we provide to you daily- the best of Manhattan! [Read more…] about NYC-Made Foodie Gifts for Father’s Day Guide!
Sheen Center Cuts the Summer Air with Cool Bossa Nova Concert
Unless you’ve never turned on a radio, stepped foot in an elevator, or walked into a business establishment, it’s almost impossible to have not heard at least one rendition of “The Girl from Ipanema”. Written in 1962 by Brazilian singer-songwriter/composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, the ubiquitous song has been recorded over 240 times by various artists and is one of the most recorded songs in history. [Read more…] about Sheen Center Cuts the Summer Air with Cool Bossa Nova Concert
Celebrate Negroni Week at These Manhattan Hotspots!
Who doesn’t love one of the most delicious concoctions in the world- the Negroni! Well, we are in the midst of Negroni Week here in Manhattan, which is happening today until June 12th. Luckily for all of our readers, we have found some great places in Manhattan that are celebrating in style, and donating to some fantastic causes! [Read more…] about Celebrate Negroni Week at These Manhattan Hotspots!
Coney Island Brewery Heats Up For The Summer!
With the Coney Island Beach officially open and Memorial Day Weekend behind us, Coney Island Brewery is excited to jump into boardwalk season with extended hours and special events. The brewery, located just blocks from the beach at 1904 Surf Ave., is committed to capturing the nostalgic memories of the beach and providing visitors a fun escape from the sand and sun. [Read more…] about Coney Island Brewery Heats Up For The Summer!
The Best Places to Get Sweets in Manhattan- The Definitive List
Let’s face it, when it comes to the “C” words- cookies, chocolate, candy, cupcakes and more, you can’t get any better than New York City. Each part of the city has something wonderfully concocted for you to try, where upon arrival you get the sense that you are being welcomed into your very own “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory”. So which ones stand out more than others? We have found the definitive list that will get your blood sugar rushing and your mouth salivating, just from the pictures alone. [Read more…] about The Best Places to Get Sweets in Manhattan- The Definitive List
Long Island International Film Festival Announces Full Schedule
Who doesn’t love a good film festival, especially when those seem to be ever so present not only in Manhattan but in the tri-state area? Well, there is a big one coming up for the masses to enjoy, and for all you Manhattanite film buffs out there, it is a simple 30 minute drive or a quick trip on the Long Island Railroad to get there. This one is The Long Island International Film Festival, which is taking place on July 13th-16th, at Bellmore Movies in Bellmore, Long Island. [Read more…] about Long Island International Film Festival Announces Full Schedule
Summer Essentials for Manhattanites- The Must List!
The winter season that we experienced as Manhattanites was a bit strange, with the weather being primarily chilly and cold but not a lot of snow, minus the insane storm that we had back in January! Well, the winter of 2016 is a thing of the past now that we are sitting in 70 to 80 degree weather, and it looks like that is sticking around for a while! Yay! We can take those dusty flip flops out and head to the beach for some fun in the sun, but in order to do that, you need some great essentials! That is where we at Manhattan Digest come in. [Read more…] about Summer Essentials for Manhattanites- The Must List!
Furball Blows Through Space Ibiza During Gay Pride Weekend
You can’t just keep a good thing down, can you? That goes for what’s in the front of a lot of men’s pants, and that also goes for one of the biggest bear events in the world- Furball, which makes its triumphant return to Space Ibiza on June 24th, during NYC Pride Weekend. [Read more…] about Furball Blows Through Space Ibiza During Gay Pride Weekend