Santos Party House was the only place to be this past Saturday night in New York City, as the 12th anniversary of the legendary bear event Furball got underway at 11pm and kept the party and crowd going all night long. Hosted by the amazing Joe Fiore, Furball provides the bear and bear loving community with another great opportunity to enjoy the presence of one another in the forms of dancing, hanging out, making out, and whatever else the need is in order to have a great night. This one was for the record books, and will pave the way for several great Furball’s to come. [Read more…] about Furball’s 12th Anniversary Blasts Through Santos Party House
New York City Street Art- A Photo Blog
I am a big believer that art is where you find it. Whether it’s a beautiful sunrise/sunset or witnessing a random act of kindness, we are surrounded every day by art of some kind. Walking anywhere through Manhattan you can find organic art of all sorts. However, my focus today are the actual art installations of Manhattan. These works are meant to blend seamlessly into the city around them, yet they stand out as meritorious in their own right. All credit is due to the artists whose work is shown here. I hope I have done some justice to your vision. [Read more…] about New York City Street Art- A Photo Blog
Head to the “Sack” to See Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
Escaping Manhattan to see a play at the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center sounds like the set-up for an April fool’s joke. In fact, it’s not. [Read more…] about Head to the “Sack” to See Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County- Where to Stay?
Manhattan Digest has gotten quite a lot of travel miles under its belt so far in 2016. We have given you the best of the best in where you should go across the continental United States, including San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Well, now that the warmer weather is here, we are encouraging all our old and new readers to get out of the city on the weekends and see what else this country has to offer! What is even better, is that there is a location that is only an hour commute away from New York City on Metro North, with tons of fantastic activities, restaurants, hotels and more to enjoy with your friends and family. This is the Coastal Fairfield County area of Connecticut, where we visited this past weekend. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County- Where to Stay?
Great Cocktail Ideas from New York City Hotspots!
We have found even more delicious cocktails for you to enjoy! What’s even better- these are all cocktail recipes from local New York City hotspots such as Seamstress, Estela, Dante and The NoMad! Check out these tasty cocktails and enjoy for the coming weekend and days ahead!
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Puff Daddy & The Family- One Night Only At Barclay May 20th
As someone who grew up primarily in the 90’s, hip-hop & R&B became a huge affinity for me which was the key to lead me into the journalism field that I happily have worked in for the past six years. Some of the biggest influencers growing up that got me to this point was Puff Daddy, Jay-Z and a plethora of other artists that shaped the way for today’s generation of rappers and hip-hop to do what they do the best. Well, the streets of Brooklyn will be buzzing at a deafening level on May 20th, when Puff Daddy & The Family will reunite for one night only at the legendary Barclay Center on May 20th. What is the occasion? To celebrate my favorite hip hop artist of all time’s birthday- The Notorious B.I.G. [Read more…] about Puff Daddy & The Family- One Night Only At Barclay May 20th
One on One with Leota New York Founder Sarah Carson
Fashion and New York City go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly in so many different ways, and it is always an incredible thing to see a brand go from zero to 180 in such a short amount of time when developing what they are doing and having a great response from it. That can be said about the amazing brand called Leota. Launched only five years ago, retailers took notice of what makes this line so special and great in their easy-to-wear fabrics, fashion-forward silhouettes and so much more. Whether you are looking for a beautiful dress to enjoy in the springtime, or want to rock a maternity dress in style, Leota has you covered. Carried not only in its New York City base but in over 300 fine retailers nationally, Leota promises to craft each dress for a woman’s body with a touch of glamour that will leave you feeling stunning and happy. We recently spoke to their fabulous founder, Sarah Carson, about how this all began and so much more. [Read more…] about One on One with Leota New York Founder Sarah Carson
Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Hits NYC Starting April 26th
I never find fault in finding a way to celebrate some type of food or drink, especially when they are in snack form. One of my favorite grab and go type of snacks is the pretzel, which practically runs the muck here in New York City. So what could be better than an entire day devoted to celebrating this breaded and salty masterpiece, with a fantastic brand giving you the chance to win free ones for a YEAR! OMG. This happens to be the world famous Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, who has several locations splashed across New York City. They are is offering guests who sign up for the brand’s “My Pretzel Perks” app the choice of one free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, redeemable on National Pretzel Day, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, through Sunday, May 1, 2016. There is an even bigger incentive for this that you must see! [Read more…] about Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Hits NYC Starting April 26th
The Top Ten Best Queens of All Time on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Let’s face it- RuPaul’s Drag Race has been one of the best reality shows ever, if not the best when it comes to highlighting the LGBT community in a positive light for the most part (season 7 taken out of this), and also put Drag Queens in a mainstream light that no one really saw coming before. The show has brought so many memorable phrases that straight culture has stolen because they can’t figure out their own shit, from “Hunty”, “All Tea All Shade”, and so much more that has practically become part of our everyday dialogue with each other. With 7 seasons (plus All Stars) under its belt and being a couple episodes of what is shaping up to being a fantastic season 8, memorable queens have come and gone that we have come to worship for more reasons than one. So question being, who has been the best of the best since the show premiered many years ago? How do we define best, really? For us, it is who did we come to love for many reasons on the show and their cultural impact post-race. We have come up with our top ten of the Best Drag Race contestants of all time. Do you agree? Disagree? Sound off. [Read more…] about The Top Ten Best Queens of All Time on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Theater Review: Disaster! The Musical
The marketing campaign for Disaster! The Musical effectively showcases its dense Broadway talent. Adam Pascal (Chad), Roger Bart (Tony), Kerry Butler (Marianne), Faith Prince (Shirley), Kevin Chamberlain (Maury), Rachel York (Jackie), and of course, Mr. Broadway himself, the creator of this whole amusing mishegas, Seth Rudetstky (Professor Ted Scheider). Each of them have their moments to shine in this send up on disaster movies of the 1970s. But, there is one secret weapon at the Nederlander Theater that goes by the name Jennifer Simard. It is safe to assume, after watching this comedic genius tear up the stage as a gambling addicted nun that Simard will soon take her place alongside her venerable cohorts. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Disaster! The Musical