We love discovering new spirits here at Manhattan with a Twist, and the latest one to ping on our radar is Brancamenta. This unique liqueur was inspired by opera singer Maria Callas, who was known for drinking Fernet-Branca with a splash of mint syrup. Brancamenta, made and aged the same way as Fernet-Branca, this liqueur is a natural, half-bitter spirit, […]

Pefecting your pearly whites can cost hundreds of dollars, and those of us trying to save our cash can’t afford expensive dentist treatments. Smile Brilliant offers those of us on a budget a solution to teeth whitening that won’t break the bank. Smile Brilliant is more effective than your typical over the counter whitening products, as it uses an LED […]

This summer when you head to the beach, it’s important to know what to pack. We teamed up with Verizon Wireless to bring you our beach bag necessities this summer! 1. A cute beach bag goes a long way. Jonathan Adler‘s Duchess Tote (on sale for $138.99) is the epitome of summer. With fun, bright colors and enough room to […]

Whenever City Harvest throws a party, we want to be there. The organization, which provides food for hungry New Yorkers, brings people together for their fundraising events, which are naturally centered around food. This year marked their 13th annual Summer in the City tasting event, which took place earlier this week at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The event played host to […]

Comedy shows are often times hit or miss. The room is either loud with laughter or quieter than an evening in Upstate New York, so it is usually a gamble heading to a comedy show. BeerProv, which recently came from Canada to New York City, is a sure thing so there’s no chance of hearing crickets in the audience. The […]

Always excited to learn about new wines, Manhattan with a Twist partook in an exhilarating evening that blended together food, travel and wines from Rhône Valley. The area, which is comprised of towns bordering the Rhone River in France, all of which can be viewed here. The valley’s soil is made up of four different types of rock, including granite, sandy […]

  Long before Blair Waldorf brought them into fashion, macarons have been a decadent dessert staple, not just in France, but around the world. Master Pâtissier Francois Payard has put a new spin on the macaron for summer, introducing a fusion between the classic ice cream sandwich and the Parisian macaron. Even more tasty than you are currently imagining, the […]

  Most of you are familiar with HauteLook, a site which hosts daily sales on designer items. However, the first site to develop the private sale model was Vente-Privee, which actually means private sale in French. The company, which was founded in Paris in 2001 is one of the top online destinations to score tremendous savings on top notch brands. […]

As someone who is not particularly religious, it is interesting that I found myself reading reading a book penned by the daughter of one of the most famous bishops in America. Sarah Jakes, daughter of bishop T.D. Jakes, did not have an easy life. In her memoir, Lost & Found, she tells the tale of growing up in a family […]

Summer in the city can be tough with not many spots to enjoy the great outdoors. Sure, you can head to a friend’s rooftop, an outdoor bar, or even Central Park, but space is limited and sometimes you just want to see more of the sights. New Yorkers tend to forget that the Hudson River plays host to many a […]