Month: July 2013

Say Cheeese!

Say Cheeese!

This past weekend, as part of the Fancy Food Show, Cheeses of France hosted an evening of cheese-filled wonderment at 404 Event Space, right near the Javits Center. For those of you who are all about cheese (we know there are tons of you out there), this was an evening to die for. Cheeses of France took on classic American […]

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Behind the Scenes of the World Premiere of Butterflies of Bill Baker

Behind the Scenes of the World Premiere of Butterflies of Bill Baker

Over the weekend, The DL hosted an intimate reception in celebration of the world premiere of the film, “Butterflies of Bill Baker.” The film debuted as part of the Manhattan Film Festival and stars Will Chase (‘Smash,’ 2013 Tony Nominee), Sterling Jerins (‘WWZ,’ ‘The Conjuring’), Zuzanna Szadkowski (‘Gossip Girl’), Marin Hinkle (‘Two and a Half Men’) and Olek Krupa (‘X-Men’). […]

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Art & Wine Intermingle at the Guggenheim

Art & Wine Intermingle at the Guggenheim

Nothing beats a night of discovering art and wine. Last week, Allegrini, a leading wine producer in the Valpolicella Classico area in the northeastern Italian region of the Veneto, celebrated the 30th anniversary of their most acclaimed single vineyard wines. The celebration took place at the Guggenheim Museum, where guests were able to check out the recently opened exhibition by […]

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Smorgasburg – Brooklyn’s Festive Food Festival

Smorgasburg – Brooklyn’s Festive Food Festival

Smorgasburg’s concept is simple and straightforward. People love to eat. Smorgasburg is an outdoor food festival hosting over seventy purveyors of food, selling everything from steaming hot ramen, delicate mini cupcakes, juicy slabs of barbeque and the quintessential Mexican tacos. Fans of this annual event are strict loyalists no matter what the circumstances. This means waiting in long lines for […]

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Nolcha Fashion Week Preview at La Marina NYC

Nolcha Fashion Week Preview at La Marina NYC

Last week, a very privileged group of writers were invited to check out some of the companies that will be participating in Nolcha Fashion Week in September at La Marina NYC. Luckily, Manhattan with a Twist was among the lucky group able to attend. First and foremost, La Marina is a special retreat away from the bustling city. An easy […]

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Refreshing Garden Cocktails

Refreshing Garden Cocktails

Mint, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, basil, tomatoes, strawberries, and blueberries; the list goes on and on. What makes these ingredients so enticing to write about? Well, besides the aromas and flavors, these edible herbs, flowers, and fruits make for really interesting and refreshing ingredients for cocktails. If you’re in NYC and lacking your own outdoor garden as many do, then look […]

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Change Your Shoes with Just One Clique

Change Your Shoes with Just One Clique

If, like many ladies before you, you have a serious shoe obsession, then you know collecting the best heels can be a real money drain. The solution to all your problems is here. One Clique, an innovative new shoe company that is set to launch in November 2013, will revolutionize the shoe industry. One Clique uses a unique latch system […]

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Limited Edition Gin Wheel Makes At-Home Bartending a Breeze

Limited Edition Gin Wheel Makes At-Home Bartending a Breeze

At-home parties are a bit of a rarity in New York. Blame it on the reasons you will—abundant restaurant choices, seasoned mixologists, fierce dance floors—but thanks to one recent (and might we say genius) collaboration, lack of apartment bar space can no longer be one of them. Enter the Gin Wheel, the brainchild of Bombay Sapphire EAST and design firm […]

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Dolling Up For the Nation’s Biggest Birthday Party

Dolling Up For the Nation’s Biggest Birthday Party

For some, dressing head to toe in red, white, and blue is a bit much, but everyone still want to look patriotically pretty. Well, you still can still show your star power with some of these easy and subtle (or not), makeup ideas! A subtle smoked out blend: While not necessarily a smokey eye, this great-looking blending achieves the same […]

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Get It To the Greek at Anassa Taverna

Get It To the Greek at Anassa Taverna

Perfectly situated right across the street from Bloomingdale’s, Anassa Taverna is a welcome addition to Midtown. Shoppers can rest their weary feet at the full bar, complete with an ample selection of Greek wines. The new Greek restaurant is headed by Tim Pappas and the team behind Avra. The two-level restaurant transports diners straight to Greece with its light and […]

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