When you rank as the second best bakery in New York City on TripAdvisor, and the 2nd best place to eat out of over 12,000 locations in the best city in the world, chances are you are doing something pretty epic and right with your business. Well, the hype is real, as Levain Bakery reigns supreme in The Upper West Side as one of the best damn bakeries in NYC… period. With getting press up the wazoo including appearances on the top NYC affiliates such as CBS 2 and NBC 4’s “New York Live”, oh, and… OPRAH… Levain has developed themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the sweets world, inside and out of the city. So what makes this place so damn good to where the lines are literally out the door to get a taste of all the tasty treats they are concocting? [Read more…] about Believe the Hype about How Awesome Levain Bakery Is
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Magnum Launches Premium Chocolate & Ice Cream Store in April
It is a magical world when you can combine two of my favorite types of sweets, chocolate and ice cream, and put them together in one tasty and delicious place. Well, one particular brand plans to do that with the warmer weather coming and Ice Cream season being in full season in a matter of weeks, if not days. MAGNUM New York will be bringing together the worlds of premium chocolate and ice cream in an indulgent, interactive store experience unlike any other, starting on April 23rd in SoHo. [Read more…] about Magnum Launches Premium Chocolate & Ice Cream Store in April
Salt N Pepa & More Hit Up W Times Square Tomorrow Night!
As someone who grew up in the 1990’s, anything that can give me a bit of nostalgia is severely awesome as I truthfully believe that it was the best decade for so many reasons. Well when you have not just one, or two, but THREE different reasons to bring the 90’s back into the forefront of 2016, then it’s a reason to celebrate for more reason than one. Three of the biggest acts of the 90’s- hip hop legends Salt N Pepa & Kid ‘N’ Play and Rob Base, will be hosting a FREE concert tomorrow night at The W New York-Times Square. How awesome is that? This will officially kick off The “I Love The 90’s” tour in partnership with SX Liquors, one of the best liquor brands in the country! [Read more…] about Salt N Pepa & More Hit Up W Times Square Tomorrow Night!
A Manhattanite in Philadelphia- Where to Eat?
Now that the warmer weather is finally hitting us, so many New Yorkers are looking to take those vacation days that they have stowed away and get out of the city for a bit. With so many different options to travel to, why not settle for something that is literally a 90 minute Amtrak ride away, with endless benefits that will guarantee you a great trip? This is of course, the “City of Brotherly Love” that we know as Philadelphia. At Manhattan Digest, we have visited some great cities in the United States from DC, Providence to most recently San Francisco, and we are very excited to show you why Philadelphia has so many great options to enjoy with such a short distance to get to them. First on our list, my personal favorite- where to eat? Going to another city should never mean hitting up a chain restaurant due to familiarity, you should divulge into the local scene and see what makes that particular city so great in terms of its fantastic food adventures. Staying in the “Gayborhood” part of Philly, there were a couple that really stood out to me for several reasons. Here are some you should visit on your next trip down there. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Philadelphia- Where to Eat?
LDV Hospitality’s American Cut Debuts in Midtown
It is always super exciting when there is a new restaurant opening in New York City, especially one with an incredible reputation behind it! Today, LDV Hospitality opened the second location of American Cut, their deco-inspired modern steak restaurant, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan alongside chef-partner Marc Forgione. Located at 109 East 56th Street, American Cut joins the neighborhood’s burgeoning dining scene, demonstrating the esteemed hospitality group’s evolution since its inception in 2008. [Read more…] about LDV Hospitality’s American Cut Debuts in Midtown
Where to go for Easter Sunday- Part Two
Easter Sunday is only five days away! For all of you procrastinators who haven’t planned anything yet with your friends and family, fear not because we have found a couple of great places that are planning on a delicious menu and more for the big day! Check out which ones we think are worth the visit on one of the biggest holidays of the year. [Read more…] about Where to go for Easter Sunday- Part Two
Delicious New Cocktail Recipes from The Standard Hotel & More!
With Spring making its grand entrance into our world this week (although it still feels like winter), we are embracing the new to the best of our abilities and getting ourselves out there in hopes that the warm weather is on its way. One way to get out there is to find tasty new cocktail recipes that go perfectly with the seasons changing. Well, one of my personal favorite hotels, The Standard Hotel, located above the High Line Urban Park in Chelsea, has a new delicious cocktail recipes for you to try out. There are also two others great recipes outside of The Standard that you can try for yourself! Take a look at these tasty concoctions and enjoy! [Read more…] about Delicious New Cocktail Recipes from The Standard Hotel & More!
Who Was Our First Celebrity “Bear” Crush Growing Up?
When you are growing up in the years that will somewhat shape the kind of person you will be, something that will form no matter how you look at it is the type of person you are attracted to. Straight, gay, or in between, a lot of what we see that influences us into determining who we like happens to be on the big screen or the television at home. So many of us have an attraction to bears and bear types, yet there had to be a starting off point that got us to where we are today, whether it is from a dating or sexual viewpoint. I recently polled a ton of my bear & bear loving friends with the simple question- “Who was the first bear-type of guy that did it for you on television and/or the movies?” The colorful responses I got were quite in depth and interesting, as the tastes varies depending on body hair, age, charisma, race, and so much more. [Read more…] about Who Was Our First Celebrity “Bear” Crush Growing Up?
Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse- Why You Should Dine Here
With New York City’s ever changing presence in so many different facets, it is good that there is still a bunch of classic type locations that people can go to and really get the sense that they are in the heart of this city. One of these locations happens to be Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse, which is located inside the iconic Waldorf Astoria on Lexington Avenue between 49th and 50th street. With its sleek and classic design, out of this world food and beverages, and overall feel, this is a classic place in a modern world that you should stop by the next time you are getting out of Grand Central Station. [Read more…] about Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse- Why You Should Dine Here
Peep Show Cocktails & Dancers at W Times Square
We are big fans of The Living Room inside the beautiful W Hotel, right in the heart of Times Square. It’s modern vibe and eclectic feel to it makes it stand out in an area of the city that is cluttered with not much to look at, especially if you live here and aren’t the typical “tourist” type who inhabits that part of the city. Nevertheless, they have come up with a super new concept, just in the for the spring. They are introducing six new cocktails that have a theme to them designed after the Peep candy that we all love for this time of year. On top of that, they are kicking off a “Peep Show” performance this Monday, where burlesque performers will be entertaining the crowd as they sip on these delicious drinks. [Read more…] about Peep Show Cocktails & Dancers at W Times Square