Author: Amanda Mactas

Spine-Chilling Cocktails From Beyond

Spine-Chilling Cocktails From Beyond

Just because we grow to love Halloween as children doesn’t mean we can’t still love this holiday as adults. And there’s no better way to liven up a party than with liquor. Whether you are donning devil’s horns, a white sheet or fangs this Halloween, we’ve got a cocktail that’ll send chills up your spine! Vampira (Courtesy of Piedra Azul) Ice […]

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Holy Manon!

Holy Manon!

Here at Manhattan with a Twist, we are no stranger to amazing food, which is why we were insanely impressed with recently opened Manon, located in the heart of the Meatpacking District. Head inside and prepare to be blown away by the awe-inspiring three story venue.The first floor hosts the bar and lounge while the second floor contains the main […]

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Zengo’s ‘Test Kitchen’ Offers Diners Peru-Malaysian Cuisine

Zengo’s ‘Test Kitchen’ Offers Diners Peru-Malaysian Cuisine

Every few months, Richard Sandoval’s Zengo, develops a seasonal menu that pays homage to one Latin and one Asian country around the world. The popular restaurant creates this ‘Test Kitchen’ menu by bringing together the teams of chefs from all Zengo locations to work on fusing together Latin-Asian cuisine and creating delicious recipes. Zengo of course has a year round […]

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Falling for Fall Cocktails!

Falling for Fall Cocktails!

Fall is one of the best seasons…probably because it has awesome holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, it gets a little chilly but not too cold, and the cocktails are just perfect! That’s right, get cooking in the kitchen (er, at the bar) with these fabulously Fall-inspired cocktails. Smoky Empire (Courtesy of Riverpark) 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 0.5 oz lemon […]

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Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards

Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards

Earlier this week, Manhattan with a Twist was honored to attend the second annual American Made Awards hosted by Martha Stewart and Andy Cohen at Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall. American Made is a movement for individuals and communities that have turned their passion for handcrafted, well-designed goods into small businesses! Martha Stewart created the American Made initiative to celebrate this […]

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Healthy Eating with Cascadian Farm

Healthy Eating with Cascadian Farm

If you’re a fan of Manhattan with a Twist then you see that we aren’t always eating healthy. But in preparation for going out to delicious meals, we try and make sure that the rest of our day is spent eating all the nutrients our bodies need. I have long been a fan of Cascadian Farm‘s healthy, organic granola bars […]

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Trick or Treat: Your Guide to Halloween in NYC

Trick or Treat: Your Guide to Halloween in NYC

When you live in New York City, things that go bump in the night are the least of your worries. In a city that has it all it’s no surprise that there are more than plenty of activities to get you in the Halloween spirit. From plays to haunted houses and everything in between, we are bringing you the best […]

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The Future is Here: Phoenix Keating Spring/Summer 2014

The Future is Here: Phoenix Keating Spring/Summer 2014

Back in September Manhattan with a Twist interviewed Phoenix Keating, an outstanding Australian designer on the verge of debuting his first line in the United States. Last week, we went to check out his Spring/Summer 2014 collection, titled ‘Vaudevillian,’ in person, as Keating walked us through each piece and explained his inspiration. Although designers always have an inspiration for a […]

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American Made at Grand Central

American Made at Grand Central

Tonight, Manhattan with a Twist is super excited to attend Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards at Grand Central Terminal. American Made spotlights the maker, supports the local and celebrates the handmade. In addition to tonight’s awards ceremony, there will be a handful of amazing event taking place all week long. In addition to some amazing events taking place tomorrow, Grand […]

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Junoon Launches Patiala Lounge

Junoon Launches Patiala Lounge

Amazing upscale Indian restaurant Junoon, just revamped their Patiala lounge, making it into a destination nightlife spot. Beautifully decorated with modern Indian decor, including cross-cut wood walls, magnificent sculptures and cork flooring, this will be a great spot for late night sips. The lounge area has a full service bar, seasonal cocktails, and an extensive hors d’oeuvre menu. Manhattan with […]

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