Manhattan Digest

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Why Marilyn Michaels Won’t Slave Over A Stove

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Marilyn Michaels can impersonate numerous celebrities but Julia Child isn’t one of them–at least not when it comes to the late chef’s culinary prowess. “When it comes to cooking, I just can’t stand on my feet and do it. I hate it so much!”, she said in a recent phone interview with Manhattan Digest. “I guess I’m better at it than I let on but who cares?”, she added.  “Who gives a sh**? I really don’t care. By the time I finish cooking something, I’ve lost my appetite. That’s the best diet I know. That’s all. There are so many things I’d rather do like work on the book.”

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Interview: Leading Ladies of The Pond Theatre Company on ‘The Naturalists’

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Nearly two years ago, The Pond Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Barrow Group, premiered their inaugural production of  Mike Leigh‘s classic play, Abigail’s Party. It received rave notices including the coveted NY Times Critics’ Pick and played to sold-out audiences.

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db Bistro Moderne’s Yummy French Cuisine Lights Up Midtown West

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It’s hard to imagine living or visit New York City and not stopping by a Daniel Boulud property. The culinary legend has opened some of the most iconic locations in our lovely area, one of which is db Bistro Moderne, which resides in the heart of Midtown West. Here’s why you should stop by this weekend and beyond. [Read more…] about db Bistro Moderne’s Yummy French Cuisine Lights Up Midtown West

Sweetgreen is a Tasty Place to Stop at During New York Fashion Week

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New York Fashion Week is officially underway, darlings! As crazy and hectic as the festivities are going to be, we should never ever forget to feed ourselves in order to keep up with the pacing and energy that will occur. Sweetgreen, with several locations across Manhattan, is a great place to stop by amid all the chaos as their tasty items will fill you up in a satisfying yet healthy way. [Read more…] about Sweetgreen is a Tasty Place to Stop at During New York Fashion Week

Mental Health at Edinburgh Fringe: ‘7Ways to Calm the F*** Down’ & ‘Freeman’

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Seven Ways to Calm the F*** Down: The Edinburgh Fringe is inundated with productions. Over 3,000 options confront theatergoers over the course of three weeks. With that, comes frantic pitches from producers, each one clamoring for attention and hoping you’ll see their show.

As I strolled down the Royal Mile (the main stretch through the city)  a promoter caught my attention.  I grabbed a flyer. It was for the play, Seven Ways to Calm the F*** Down. I chuckled to myself and thought it was the ideal title for this high strung New Yorker. I checked my schedule and booked the show.

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Travel Idea: How the City of Providence, Rhode Island Changed My Life

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A significant amount of emotion can come into play for anyone when they are traveling. It can hit you when you least expect it, and it’s these sorts of moments that carries with you for the rest of your life. The city of Providence, Rhode Island changed my world long before I started traveling to it for journalism purposes, and it took me almost fifteen years after I made my first trip there to truly realize the impact this area has had on my personal world. [Read more…] about Travel Idea: How the City of Providence, Rhode Island Changed My Life