Month: March 2014

Green Festivals: Coming Soon To A City Near You!

Green Festivals: Coming Soon To A City Near You!

Want to be better friends with our mother earth? The word ‘green’ is more than just a color in today’s day and age and it’s important we all follow suit in any way we can. Many companies now have an entire section dedicated to sustainability and environment protection to better serve the people and planet. We all know the story […]

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Potion: A Play in 3 Cocktails

When I heard the words potion, play and cocktails in the same sentence I knew it was something I didn’t want to miss. Stolen Chair kicked off their 12th season with the show Potion: A Play in Three Cocktails, which is showing Sundays at 7pm at People Lounge. The 90-minute show takes place in a bar (both literally and in […]

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Smooth, Fresh, Soulful, Funky, Free Jazz

Smooth, Fresh, Soulful, Funky, Free Jazz

Several weeks ago I attended a birthday party for my friend Ed. He’s an amzing musician who has performed and befriended some of the great names along the spectrum of music. When I arrived at his place I was one of the first guests there. This is probably because of my neurotic impulse to be on time, or as my critics […]

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An Evening of Italian Wine and Music

An Evening of Italian Wine and Music

What’s better than spending an evening enjoying Italian wines and live music? Trick question — this is how we spent this past Saturday night. Voice Afire Pocket Opera & Cabaret hosted a unique evening featuring a one-of-a-kind concert of The Art of Love (Into the Labyrinth). The night began with a wine reception at the Tenri Cultural Institute of New […]

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Style and Spirit Collide with These Rag & Bone-Inspired Cocktails

Style and Spirit Collide with These Rag & Bone-Inspired Cocktails

The trend of the season seems to be clothing and cocktail pairings and right on trend are two stylish brands, Rag & Bone and Ultimat Vodka. The brands cleverly collaborated and brought five of New York City’s top mixologists together to craft custom Ultimat Vodka cocktails inspired by Rag & Bone’s Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Mixologist Bobby Hicks describes his style […]

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Tagliatelle Artigianali 'Setaro' al Ragu' Bolognese Classico

Da Marcella: An Italian Experience You Won’t Forget

I think it’s impossible to find a person wh0 doesn’t like Italian food — which makes sense because it’s so darn good, and not to mention, extremely prevalent in New York City. Da Marcella Taverna, located in Greenwich Village, is an intimate and rustic spot for those looking for some homestyle Italian dishes. Restauranteur Manuel Moreno opened up shop using […]

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Roseland Goes Out with a Big Black Bang

Roseland Goes Out with a Big Black Bang

All things must come to an end…yes, even the most fabulous ones. Such as the case of New York’s Roseland Ballroom. For the past 24 years, Manhattan’s largest ballroom has been the Black Party’s home and the scene of 42 events produced by the Saint-at-Large, the successor to New York’s most legendary gay club, the Saint. Roseland has hosted everyone […]

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Glenmorangie and Thomas Pink Present the Perfect Pairings

Glenmorangie and Thomas Pink Present the Perfect Pairings

Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, Kim and Kanye…some pairings are just meant to be. And although we usually pair our alcohol with some sort of sustenance, clothing works just fine, too, because let’s face it, if you’re going to drink, you better look good. Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whiskey partnered with luxury shirt brand Thomas Pink to present three […]

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Lingerie and a Getaway

Lingerie and a Getaway

Lingerie and a getaway…could there be a more romantic pair? The oh-so-well-known Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, has become the inspiration of a new line of luxury lingerie by Journelle. Styled by designers such as Chantelle Vendome, Ari Dein, Eberjey and Florrie Mitton, the line features a very ethereal look, making you look soft to the touch as […]

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Saks Fifth Avenue Features Nudie Jeans and The Bowery Riots

Saks Fifth Avenue Features Nudie Jeans and The Bowery Riots

Manhattan with a Twist was invited to the famous Contemporary Week at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. This year, Saks Fifth Avenue partnered with Nudie Jeans, and their event featured the local New York band The Bowery Riots. The Swedish denim label Nudie Jeans combines ethics, responsibility and style. The social conscience label has been 100% organic since 2006. […]

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