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
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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
The Gilroy’s Relaxed Vibe & Tasty Cocktails Light Up the UES
After working a long day where all you want to do is kick back and relax, the first option is generally to go home and slouch on the couch with your television on. However, there are some pretty great places outside of your humble abode that has the same type of vibe but with an elevated aspect of cool to them, with tasty cocktails and snacks for you to devour and enjoy. One of these places happens to be The Gilroy, a speakeasy late night lounge that boasts all of that and so much more, in the heart of the Upper East Side on 2nd Avenue between 81st and 82nd Street. [Read more…] about The Gilroy’s Relaxed Vibe & Tasty Cocktails Light Up the UES
Delicious Places to Eat Al Fresco in New York City
The warm weather has finally arrived! Screw what the weather reports are saying for Sunday and Monday’s snowstorm! No matter what, warm weather is here to stay and so are the options to dine “Al Fresco” which translates to “in the open air”. In other words… outside! We have found some super awesome places where this is not only an option but also encouraged! Here are some of our top picks for chillin outside with some tasty treats with your friends and fam.
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Travel Idea- 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in St. Lawrence River
Thinking of getting out of New York City this Spring for something a little bit more fun? 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, while firmly placed on the edge of the St. Lawrence River in New York’s lauded Thousand Islands region, is always cooking-up ways to take guests on their next culinary adventure. This spring, the AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel will play host to a selection of celebratory meals designed to delight the palate. How much fun is that? [Read more…] about Travel Idea- 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in St. Lawrence River
Colorful Cocktails to Kick Off The Spring Season in NYC!
With the warmer weather finally approaching us in New York City (minus the annoying snow storm we are supposed to have this weekend. Mother Nature you are totally confusing), many of us are looking forward to the beautiful months ahead with friends and family. Many of those days and nights will hopefully be planned outside, and what better to celebrate with than a delicious cocktail? We at Manhattan Digest have found some delicious recipes from some of the top locations across the country for you to make and enjoy. Take a look at some of the ones we love. [Read more…] about Colorful Cocktails to Kick Off The Spring Season in NYC!