A sophisticated bistro on the Upper East Side has been pleasing customers for 25 years, welcoming guests into their candlelit and homey-feeling French restaurant. Sel et Poivre, a family-owned restaurant, is a quaint spot for a meal, with black and white photos, wooden tables and antique sconces adding to its classic feel.          I was intrigued to […]

Nothing is quite as satisfying as a good steak. At Empire Steak House, they have perfected the craft of preparing quality steaks and with a second location recently opened in Midtown, there’s no excuse not to check it out. The establishment was founded by Jeff Sinanaj, along with his brothers, and doesn’t have the typical feel of a steak house. […]

Holy moly. Just two words needed to describe our experience at Victor’s Cuban Café. The restaurant, which has called New York its home for over 50 years, is a family-owned spot that is definitely going to withstand another 50 years as a successful New York City dining spot. The spacious restaurant is classy, with a super fun interior, complete with […]

A few weeks ago Manhattan with a Twist attended an open house event hosted by Dr. Steven Pearlman, a dual board certified plastic surgeon in New York City, along with other top beauty editors. During the open house, we were given a tour of the facilities, which were pristine, as well as a chat with the doctor himself about his […]

Last season we were honored to attend B Michael America‘s New York Fashion Week runway show as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. Luckily we were invited back to check out what the American couturier and ready-to-wear designer has in store for his Fall/Winter 2014 collection. Front row celebs included Cicely Tyson, Condola Rashad, and Debra Martin Chase, […]

It’s that time of year where New Yorkers get to enjoy more shows and theater than ever. Horse Trade Theater Group is presenting the 8th annual Frigid New York Festival, which takes place at The Kraine Theater and Under St. Marks. The festival takes place beginning February 19th and ending March 9th. The goal of Frigid is to showcase New […]

Nolcha Fashion Week showcases the best of global independent fashion designers during New York Fashion Week. The event featured 13 designer runway shows at Pier 59 Studios and is presented by Rusk. Top celebrities braved the snow to check out some of the shows, including Zendaya, Jennie Garth, Kelly Rutherford, and Kat Graham, to name a few. Manhattan with a […]

Layana Aguilar, most famously known for her beautiful and sexy garments on Project Runway Season 11, unveiled her Fall/Winter 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week to a big crowd. The Brazilian born designer is a former dancer and uses the movement of the body as inspiration for her designs. Having watched Project Runway, it was amazing to see the […]

Earlier this week, Mannhattan with a Twist attended the Alice & Olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall 2014 Preview at the McKittrick Hotel. Definitely the most theatrical of all the fashion presentations, Alice & Olivia featured an elaborate fairy tale-esque set that kept you looking at every tiny detail. Yes, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty both made appearances…donning A&O, of course. The […]

As any glamor girl knows, New York Fashion Week can be exhausting. Luckily for us, there was a spot (or two) for us to hang out and relax in between shows. Check out our recap of our favorite lounges during NYFW. Refresh Lounge Two, set up by Social Done Right and Go To Girl Branding, allowed us to sit back, relax, […]