In the program notes, director and lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr. expressed terror in the fact that his musical revue, Starting Here, Starting Now has become dated. The three person show, which he conceived with composer David Shire, started in 1976 at the cabaret space of the Manhattan Theatre Club. It was a huge success and was consequently staged in venues around the globe. [Read more…] about Theater Reviews: The Last Class; Starting Here, Starting Now
Delicious New Items from Toro Ironworks Kitchen & Bar
Our favorite Mexican eatery in Greenpoint, Toro Ironworks Kitchen Bar & Grill, just got a whole lot spicier with some great new additions to their menu for you to enjoy now that the warmer weather is here. Now that the Ides of March has passed, we can calmly and happily look forward to 70 plus degree weather in and out of New York City and spend time at Toro Ironworks in their super awesome backyard with some tasty concoctions to enjoy with you and your friends. [Read more…] about Delicious New Items from Toro Ironworks Kitchen & Bar
More Great Offerings For Easter Sunday!
Manhattan Digest can’t get enough of the upcoming Easter holiday, so we are giving you even more great deals to enjoy the day of! Four Seasons, The Kitano New York and Benoit all have some pretty great things going on! Take a look. [Read more…] about More Great Offerings For Easter Sunday!
RuPaul’s Drag Race RuCap: Brooklyn Doesn’t Want Her
Last time, Naysha went home and wrote a senior thesis on the mirror. [Read more…] about RuPaul’s Drag Race RuCap: Brooklyn Doesn’t Want Her
Concert Review: Carol Lipnik at Joe’s Pub
Attending a Carol Lipnik concert is like going to church that caters to society’s fringe. The Coney Island Native will end her three week residency at Joe’s Pub this Thursday night which celebrates her latest album “Almost Back to Normal”. Her genre is tough to define, although her covers and original songs favor a bohemian folk sound. Whatever she sings, she has an awe inspiring range and a stage presence that is otherworldly. [Read more…] about Concert Review: Carol Lipnik at Joe’s Pub
Where to Eat for Easter in New York City- The Best Of
Easter is quickly approaching here in New York City and around the world, happening on Sunday, March 27th. There are so many different options in terms of how to celebrate, what to eat and where to go. We here at Manhattan Digest want to help you choose a little better by giving you some fantastic options from some of the top places to eat at in NYC. From Del Frisco’s to The Kitano Hotel, here are some super awesome choices to celebrate the big day. Bon Appetit! [Read more…] about Where to Eat for Easter in New York City- The Best Of
ArtExpo New York Hits up Pier 94 April 14th-17th
For all of you art lovers out there, you are in for a big treat in about a month. Artexpo New York, the annual juried art show taking place at Pier 94 in the heart of New York City, will run from Thursday, April 14 to Sunday, April 17, 2016. As part of Redwood Media Group, Artexpo New York hosts hundreds of art publishers, gallery owners, and artists from around the globe. [Read more…] about ArtExpo New York Hits up Pier 94 April 14th-17th
Crave Fishbar Hosts #OysterMadness in Honor of March Madness
March Madness has finally arrived for all College Basketball fans! The usual suspects in Kansas, North Carolina, Virginia and Oregon have all taken the #1 seeds, but it is anyone’s game for the big title. Bars and restaurants will be stocked full of fans over the next month, and two in particular are doing something super fun for everyone to enjoy- OYSTER MADNESS! That is right, Crave Fishbar, located in Midtown and The Upper West Side, is getting in on the action with a super fun activity that will get you to decide if you are more of a West Coast or East Coast fan. [Read more…] about Crave Fishbar Hosts #OysterMadness in Honor of March Madness
Anheuser-Busch Opens HQ In Chelsea & Parnters With Instagrafite
What could be better when you pair a top beer brand with a super cool street art gallery? You get the epic duo of Anheuser-Busch and Instagrafite, which just partnered on an amazingly cool internal artist residency program. Anheuser-Busch, which just opened up a new Headquarters in Chelsea, did this initiative with up and coming artists in hopes that it will inspire employees to create the “new and next of beer culture” with the murals being hung up on their walls. [Read more…] about Anheuser-Busch Opens HQ In Chelsea & Parnters With Instagrafite
Dinner Series Launch at Foragers Market in Chelsea
What happens when you combine celebrity chefs, delicious food, and scintillating conversation? You get the new dinner series launching at Foragers Market in Chelsea! Starting on March 28th at 6:30, the educational dinner series will feature a celebrity chef discussing a wide range of topics, a three course meal prepared by Forager’s very own Nickolas Martinez, and a fantastic Q&A during the dessert portion. Sounds pretty great right? [Read more…] about Dinner Series Launch at Foragers Market in Chelsea