The art of making croissants is such a contentious topic that Paris’ Association of French Bakers recently wrote a letter to Kanye West, chiding the rapper for the lyric, “In a French-ass restaurant/Hurry up with my damn croissants.” The crux of their argument was basically that good croissants require craftsmanship and patience, so Kanye should be more considerate. Clearly, this […]

Wedged in near happening nightlife spots Lavo and Tao emerges Tokya, a new nightclub and lounge brought to you by the masterminds behind some of New York’s hottest spots, such as Pink Elephant, Upstairs, XO Lounge and more. The multi-level space is unlike others in the city, utilizing a state of the art 3-D digital projection system, which illuminates and […]

Tamarind’s chef Peter Beck ventured due east for his opening of Pippali, where he brings the same kitchen know-how (Michelin star-worthy) for inventive Indian dishes in the heart of Murray Hill. Stepping off of East 27th street, guests are greeted by an amber-hued dining room and sleek bar, where bartenders prep chaas and lassis for thirsty diners. Leading the meal […]

Italian restaurants can get boring in New York City —  same old food, tablecloths and atmosphere. While there’s nothing wrong with classic Italian, sometimes it’s more fun to do something a little outside the box. Sotto 13, located in the West Village, does just that. Sotto 13 showcases social Italian dining, offering small plates meant for sharing. They have an […]

Kokum, an incredible South Indian restaurant, will win your heart with their style of traditional cooking. This authentic Southern Indian cuisine inspired restaurant does not have the Tandoori Chicken and Nann one would expect from the usual Indian restaurants. Southern Indian cuisine is one that is inspired by herbs and spices, and the heavy use of more coconut milk and no […]

The Upper East Side has no shortage of restaurants but it’s our guess that the neighborhood will happily welcome Cucina Ciano into their folds. Brought to you by veteran restauranteur Stratis Morfogen and nightlife philanthropist Unik Ernest comes a farm to fork Italian eatery boasting seasonal fare. Once the eatery opens sometime this November, patrons will be welcomed into a […]

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Between the Great Gatsby film released last Spring and the popularity of shows like Downton Abbey and Boardwalk Empire, the 1920s are definitely having a moment. If you missed this summer’s Jazz Age Lawn Party but still wish to be transported back to the Roaring ’20s, look no further than Greenwich Village’s Jade Hotel, a boutique establishment with 113 rooms; […]

As you may know, we at Manhattan with a Twist love the unusual Plan B Tapas. We were won over instantly by their fun decor and even funner dishes. So when we had the opportunity to try out their new Fall dishes, we couldn’t pass it up. We started the evening off with Fried Octopus, which was wonderfully crunchy on […]

The Gotham Chamber Opera, which prides itself on innovation in intimate venues, kicked off its 2013-2014 season this past Wednesday with Baden Baden 1927 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre. The production is made up of four mini-operas of diverse subject matter and is a recreation of the actual 1927 festival; it shifts seamlessly between storylines, from Greek mythology to […]