Speakeasies have insured that New Yorkers enjoy stepping back in time once in a while, but for those looking for a different kind of night out, Soho Cigar Bar (formerly Circa Tabac) brings with it all of the 1920s nostalgia you’ve come to love, along with the addition of fine cigars. Last night, New York’s oldest cigar bar and lounge celebrated its […]

Late last year I wrote about a fitness studio in Brooklyn that was introducing a class that focused solely on stretching and it seems that trend is taking off. Stretch Relief is a new fitness studio on the Upper East Side that focuses solely on stretching and recovery — a part of fitness we often neglect. They offer three different […]

I have to admit – when kombucha first became mainstream and popular a few years ago, I was not on board. I just didn’t like the taste. Fast-forward to now and things couldn’t be more different. I’m obsessed. I drink it at least every week, if not every day. So what exactly is kombucha and what are its health benefits? First […]

  There’s no better way to start the new year than by watching a good thriller (I rang in the New Year by watching a scary movie, I have an addiction). Escape Room, a new psychological thriller, brings together six strangers who must solve clues and puzzles or meet a much more sinister end than expected. Escape rooms have become […]

Every year, Barack Obama releases year-end list of favorites — including books, movies and songs. This year, it has inspired me to create a list of favorites of my own! Favorite Manhattan with a Twist post of 2018: I can’t take credit for picking this, all credit goes to you wonderful readers! Our most clicked article this year was about […]

The countdown to New Year’s eve is on! How are you celebrating?? Champagne and bubbly are par for the course, but that doesn’t mean you can’t jazz it up by mixing up your favorite champagne, prosecco or sparkling wine with some star ingredients to make a delicious cocktail or two. Rosé Sparkler (Courtesy of Angry Orchard) 4oz Angry Orchard Rosé […]

Still searching for that perfect gift or stocking stuffer?? Someone’s on the naughty list! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re still frantically looking for gifts for your loved ones, you better stop right now and start shopping our gift guide. A picture is worth a thousand words. Or a thousand memories! Digital photo frames are nothing new […]

Have a food lover in your life? Don’t we all!! We’ve rounded up some delicious treats, mouthwatering meats, and high-quality dinnerware that make for great gifts. Like D’Artagnan always says…no one re-gifts meat. That’s why it makes for the perfect gift for your favorite carnivore this holiday season. Score the Bacon Sampler ($29.99), which comes with a trio of bacons, […]

Back in October, famous New York City haunted house, Blood Manor, moved to a new location at 359 Broadway. During the holiday season, they are back at it, bringing holiday cheer and holiday fear to the masses. Here you can experience the immersive Krampus Holiday Experience, as well as Santa’s Broadway Photo Factory.  Thanks to A Nightmare Before Christmas, we […]

  Every traveler needs a cute weekender bag that’s both functional and fashionable. We are obsessing over this Weekender ($85) from MyTagalongs. It has a padded pocket that fits a 15″ laptop, 2 interior mesh pockets, an elastic trim phone pocket and an interior zippered pocket. Pictures are a great way to document your travels, but every adventurer needs something […]