Tag: manhattan with a twist

Get Fit: Summer Vacation Destinations

Get Fit: Summer Vacation Destinations

Summer is right around the corner and for most of us that means vacation, beaches, and bathing suits!  Just because you go away for a week on vacation does not mean you have to sacrifice your diet or gym routine. Many hotels around the world are taking part in helping their guests stay fit. How wonderful it is now that […]

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5 Most Deliciously Unique Spirits at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2013

5 Most Deliciously Unique Spirits at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2013

Every year the Manhattan Cocktail Classic brings together libation lushes from all over the country to drink to their hearts content. There are nearly one hundred events spread throughout five days that allow enthusiasts and professionals to learn all about cocktails, spirits, and cocktail culture. We drank our way through this year’s Industry Invitational and sought to discover the most […]

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A New Pizza Joint in Town

A New Pizza Joint in Town

This past Friday, the East Village welcomed a new pizzeria to the scene. One Twenty-Two First Avenue is serving artisanal pizza and small plates to the masses, brought to you by James McGown. The cozy venue, which is tucked behind South Brooklyn Pizza, is a great spot for summertime fun. The romantic eatery houses two fireplaces, brick walls and tin […]

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A New Pizza Joint in Town

A New Pizza Joint in Town

This past Friday, the East Village welcomed a new pizzeria to the scene. One Twenty-Two First Avenue is serving artisanal pizza and small plates to the masses, brought to you by James McGown. The cozy venue, which is tucked behind South Brooklyn Pizza, is a great spot for summertime fun. The romantic eatery houses two fireplaces, brick walls and tin […]

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Hey Bartender

Hey Bartender

“You don’t find the industry, the industry finds you.” -Steve Schneider Those were just some of the inspiring words from the cast of the new film Hey Bartender at the screening event held at the Park Avenue Screening Room. Hey Bartender is a documentary representing the era of the craft cocktail and gives viewers a new sense of who their […]

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A Thousand Midlers; What More Could You Want?!

A Thousand Midlers; What More Could You Want?!

                Written by Travis Ballenger “Hello everybody! My name’s Bette. What’s your’s?” Bette Midler has entertained us for decades. Whether it is her stand-up, her concerts, or her Broadway performances, we all know and love Bette. If one Bette gets you excited, a thousand will make you positively crazy. And that’s what happened […]

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Become a Wino at Terroir

Become a Wino at Terroir

Written by Travis Ballenger Did you know that when choosing the right Chianti, you want to look for the region it’s from? Thanks to Terroir’s wine tasting, I do. I now have the necessary information to impress my friends, order a great wine, or do a decent paring at dinner.  With our knowledgeable leader Paul Grieco, co-owner and sommelier of […]

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Round Zero: A Boxer’s Paradise

Round Zero: A Boxer’s Paradise

Earlier this week, a fine art exhibition featuring four contemporary painters, titled Round Zero, debuted at the Art Director’s Club. Tim Okamura, Jerome Lagarrigue, Joseph Adolphe and Taha Clayton exhibited their latest work in a collection curated by Dexter Wimberly. The collection is comprised of work inspired by boxing. “Each of these four artists enter Round Zero with his own history […]

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Round Zero: A Boxer’s Paradise

Round Zero: A Boxer’s Paradise

Earlier this week, a fine art exhibition featuring four contemporary painters, titled Round Zero, debuted at the Art Director’s Club. Tim Okamura, Jerome Lagarrigue, Joseph Adolphe and Taha Clayton exhibited their latest work in a collection curated by Dexter Wimberly. The collection is comprised of work inspired by boxing. “Each of these four artists enter Round Zero with his own history […]

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Best Kept Secret: TAO’s Dim Sum Brunch

Best Kept Secret: TAO’s Dim Sum Brunch

One of NYC’s most beloved Pan-Asian restaurants, TAO, has an amazing Sunday dim sum brunch beginning at noon and we bet you had no idea. Available every Sunday, TAO will be serving specialty dishes to brunch diners, including Dragon Tail Spare Ribs ($9), Ho Fun Noodle Stuffed with Shrimp and Lobster  ($14), and Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings ($8). Additionally, […]

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