Manhattan Digest

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Rentbrella Is Making Their Mark In NYC As Your Rainy Day Companion

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As ride-sharing becomes the norm for society, it’s no surprise that other industries are starting to engage in the concept. Let’s talk about Rentbrella, a mobility and technology app that focuses on providing consumers with an umbrella-sharing service that is available for free 24-hour use. The mission of the brand is to reduce waste by minimizing the number of umbrellas that are being manufactured and discarded.

Rentbrella has over 35 umbrella-sharing stations throughout Manhattan in high-traffic areas. Imagine this, it’s raining cats and dogs and you forgot your umbrella, through the Rentbrella app you can access which location is closest to you and be pointed in the direction of an umbrella.

The best part about this program is the quality fabrication used to make the umbrellas. Rentbrella produced umbrellas that use state-of-the-art hydrophobic material, feature UV protection capabilities, and are made from fiberglass which provides extra shielding from strong winds.

 

 

Once users are finished using the umbrellas, they can be returned to any Rentbrella station. After the first free 24-hours, they can expect to be charged $2 per day for the second and third days. If the umbrella has not been returned by the third day or wants to keep the umbrella, they will be charged a one-time fee of $16.

Rentbrella is a great concept, especially for busy New Yorkers who may forget their umbrella at home.

Let us know what you think of this app and if you come across any stations around the city!

Bring The Our/New York Vibes Home With Their Mulled Wine Kit!

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New York is waking up from almost two years of slumber and we’re getting subtle glimpses of why this will always be the city that never sleeps! Our/New York is Manhattan’s first distillery & bar in the city since Prohibition and is guaranteed to be a neighborhood gem!

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Our/New York is one of the only bars where the vodka is formulated in a full functioning distillery in the back! This establishment is more than a cocktail bar yet a place that crafts one-of-a-kind libations specially made with their in-house line of vodka. The decor provides a relaxing ambiance with an after-work wind-down vibe guaranteed to make you want to return.

There are a few signature cocktails on the menu that are synonymous with some New York Landmarks, like the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire Mule, and the Highline. Kaddy Feast, the bar manager places emphasis on the locally sourced ingredients that are combined to create these cocktails, where the vodka is still the focal point.

For those who want to bring this flavorful cocktail experience home, don’t worry they have a kit for that!

Featured is their Mulled Wine Kit ideal for those who want to create the bar experience at home! This kit came right on time for the holiday season and is the perfect gift for those who like to entertain or provide a mixology experience at home.

The kit is equipped with everything you need from the 750ml bottled wine, 375ml of Our/New York vodka, 2 glass mugs, 2 coasters, spices in bags, and a postcard, only thing missing is the love that can only be provided by the person making the cocktail.

Our/New York is a brand and they are making a name for themselves within the spirits industry, therefore, having this establishment on your to-do list is a must! The Mulled Wine Kit’s are also on sale at the bar so if you prefer to bring those festive cocktails home with you, it is now possible!

When visiting don’t forget to mention who sent you!