Famous Las Vegas hot spot Sugar Factory has opened up shop in the beloved Meatpacking District in New York City. Those looking for a boozy beverage, topped with decadent dessert, need not look further than this happening new restaurant. They are widely known for their candy-inspired goblets, but that’s not all they serve. Manhattan with a Twist went in for […]

Today is International Left-Handers Day! As a lefty, I love that the most peculiar (and delicious) gin company decided to create a cocktail that will only taste good if two bartenders make it with their right hands tied behind their back. No joke. Hendrick’s Gin‘s brand ambassador, Jim Ryan (a lefty), created the fun and unusual cocktail. Currently, only 10% […]

As you know, Manhattan with a Twist obviously loves cocktails. Each and every spirit is different, unique, and enjoyable in its own way. Here in America, we can’t get enough vodka, rum, bourbon and more, but there is one spirit in particular that not many Americans know about. Pisco, which is Chile’s national spirit, is a grape brandy with great […]

This Sunday, August 4th, marks the start of yet another Shark Week on Discovery Channel. If you get as riled up as we do for the best week of the summer, then you love all the fun that comes along with it — wet ‘n wild parties, killer drink specials, fun, fatal fashion and more. So go ahead, dive on […]

Vodka lovers alike; lets gather and cheer, for now gluten free consumers can have their cocktail freedom! AnestasiA Vodka, the newest Ultra Premium Gluten Free American made spirit is launching August 1, 2013. Created by Yuliya Mamontova, who named this spirit after her grandmother who also produced vodka, has now made the smoothest, most refreshing spirit in the world! Why […]

Melibea in the West Village is a wonderful spot offering contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Recently, Melibea hosted a wine dinner with Miguel Torres Maczassek of Torres Wines, in which guests were able to try a four course food and wine pairing, along with a meet and greet and wine explanation with Miguel himself! The night started off with salmon and scallop carpaccio with […]

Mulderbosch recently held an event hosted by Colangelo PR at the Blue Smoke. For those of you who don’t know Mulderbosch, they are a South African wine company producing fantastic wines with well-known grape varietals. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose is absolutely delightful! This wine is fruit forward, full of ripe, rich fruit and black currants. On the palate it […]

Christmas brings great presents, Halloween brings great candy and July 4th brings great hot dogs. But truly, is any holiday as sweet as the one that brings us great tequila? While many of you are probably remembering the last time you threw yourself a personal tequila holiday and trying not to throw up, I am talking to the lucky people […]

Can you think of a better way to spend a Wednesday night other than at a Wine and Tequila pairing dinner with Chef Richard Sandoval? We can’t either, which is why we are letting you know about this hot evening that will be happening Wednesday July 17th with Chef Richard himself at Restaurant Maya, along with Marques Wines! For $65 […]

Master mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, along with Shellback Rum, have been touring the country with an amazing interactive mixology experience. Earlier this week, the Modern Mixologist himself was in our city for ‘All Hands On Deck,’ celebrating the craft of mixology, the diversity of rum, and teaching participants how to make some god damn delicious cocktails. Guests arrived ready to get […]