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Brunching Like the Brits with RAND Luxury

Brunching Like the Brits with RAND Luxury

Last weekend, Manhattan with a Twist headed to Greenwich, Connecticut to attend RAND Luxury‘s British Luxury Brunch. The event, held at a private Greenwich estate, showcased some fine sets of wheels, including Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin and McLaren, thanks in part to Miller Motorcars. After a golf cart escort up the long driveway and a longing look at the […]

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A High Rolling Getaway at Mount Airy Casino Resort

A High Rolling Getaway at Mount Airy Casino Resort

There really is no such thing as summer in the city when you live in New York. Locals can’t get away from the concrete jungle fast enough come Friday and most head towards the beaches in the Hamptons or Jersey Shore. But if you want to get away from the crowds filled with Manhattaners, we know plenty of other amazing […]

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Vegan Sushi Is Our New Obsession

Vegan Sushi Is Our New Obsession

Beyond Sushi, a vegan fast casual restaurant, recently opened their fifth New York City location, just blocks away from Bryant Park. The plant-based locale focuses on flavorful, locally-sourced and seasonal produce, bringing diners the freshest meals possible. Like its name implies, they serve more than just sushi here. We started off an amazing evening at Beyond Sushi with a selection […]

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Namaste Outside with Yo Yoga!

Namaste Outside with Yo Yoga!

Yoga under stars? You can get your flex on at Yo Yoga!‘s Midtown studio both indoors and outside on their enchanting rooftop under the stars. Founded by Rebecca Weible, the studio hosts classes, workshops and events outdoors on their private rooftop whenever the weather is 68 degrees or warmer. Last week, we spent our evening at the outdoor rooftop studio, […]

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Summer Hack: A Sexy Way to Prevent Chafing

Summer Hack: A Sexy Way to Prevent Chafing

The temperatures are finally rising and that means the pants get stored away until Fall. But if, like me, you’re a member of the #nothighgap team, chafing can present a real problem during hot summer months when you want to rock a dress, skirt or shorts. And while I’ve been pretty content with the deodorant on the inner thigh trick […]

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Dear Eleanor: A Fun & Quirky Murder Mystery

Dear Eleanor: A Fun & Quirky Murder Mystery

Everyone loves a classic whodunit. Murder mysteries are fascinating, both in real life and in fiction. Dear Eleanor, a play showing at the Kraine Theater, combines humor with mystery in a classic whodunit murder mystery. Taking place in 1935, the Barnes family convenes at the family estate to celebrate the birthday of Barbara, who married into the family. The family […]

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Bottoms Up: Cinco De Mayo Cocktails

Bottoms Up: Cinco De Mayo Cocktails

It may be pouring in the city, which means no one’s leaving their apartments today. So even though there’s some great places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo around the city, we suggest making your own fun by mixing up one of these celebratory cocktails! No umbrella needed. Angry-rita (Courtesy of Angry Orchard) 4 oz Angry Orchard Crisp Apple 1 oz […]

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Lean Cuisine: Not Just for College Kids

Lean Cuisine: Not Just for College Kids

When two culinary powerhouses join forces, you know you’re in for something special. And that’s exactly what we got last week when we joined Lean Cuisine at Brooklyn’s Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD). The museum, which creates exhibits and hosts programs, cooking classes, tastings, seminars and more, was the perfect backdrop to learn about Lean Cuisine’s new Asian-inspired dishes, […]

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Mel’s Burger Bar: Beer, Grub and Happiness

Mel’s Burger Bar: Beer, Grub and Happiness

If, like every other New Yorker, you don’t feel like waiting in line at Black Tap just to Instagram a milkshake, we suggest heading to Mel’s Burger Bar on the Upper East Side (there’s also a second location on the Upper West). More options and more fun, this burger locale was made for lax bros but entices all. It’s casual […]

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Girls’ Night In: Three Cheers for Truly Spiked & Sparkling

Girls’ Night In: Three Cheers for Truly Spiked & Sparkling

Guys. I’ve discovered my new favorite drink and I’ve been shouting it from the rooftops. (Okay not literally, but I have been telling all my friends about it.) Truly Spiked & Sparkling is a godsend! It’s a gluten-free spiked sparkling water, that tastes like actual sparkling water, but still clocks in at 5% ABV and only sets you back 100 […]

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