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 […]

From the corner stores to fine dining establishments, New York boasts organic, farm-to-table options in abundance. In fact, available healthy food is such the norm that few understand the mass level at which food inequality still exists. In the same neighborhood as a Whole Food is selling grass-fed meats and chemical-free cookies, lives families who cannot afford to shop there. For […]

Every year City Harvest, an organization dedicated to feeding hungry New Yorkers, holds its annual Bid Against Hunger restaurant tasting event. This year marked its 19th Annual celebration, which was held at the Metropolitan Pavilion. As always, the event hosts an amazing array of chefs,  restaurants, wineries and more in a walk-around tasting and auction format. During the event there […]

It may look like a small, unassuming spot on the outside, but step into Tres Carnes and prepare to be blown away by their Texas smoked Mexican fare. The fun, graffiti-littered walls lend to their casual atmosphere, but the food is anything but. Executive chef Sasha Shor and pitmaster Mike Rodriguez have perfected some quality barbecue dishes and we had a […]

This is no joke. National Chocolate Day actually exists, and it comes to us chocolate-lovers on October 28th. A mere few days before Halloween! Check out our top five chocolate shops in New York City to stop in! Francois Payard Patisserie: The famed dessert chef has many shops throughout the city, but our favorite resides on the Upper East Side. […]

Food, wine and liquor lovers plan months in advance to get their hands on tickets to the prestigious New York City Wine & Food Festival, presented by Food & Wine. This year marked the festival’s sixth anniversary, with fun, fabulous food events taking place from October 17th through 20th. The festival is not just about eating and drinking to your […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Sea Fire Grill is a fine dining seafood spot that will win your heart, and your stomach, upon your first visit. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, with a modern flare that’s also uniquely elegant. The service staff greets you with a house made Focaccia basket and a creamy white fish spread that is out of this world, and […]

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 […]