Month: June 2013

Whole Hog Dinner at DBGB Kitchen & Bar with The Bruery

Whole Hog Dinner at DBGB Kitchen & Bar with The Bruery

Wednesday night, June 12; instead of the usual Wine Wednesday events, it was a fabulous night for a “Whole Hog Dinner” paired with craft beer at the incredible DBGB Kitchen & Bar. Dining with the group at this French-American brasserie on Manhattan’s Bowery, was Patrick Rue, owner and CEO of The Bruery, who was quiet, yet passionate about his brews. […]

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NYC Throws Down for Charity Galas This Week

Wednesday night in New York City was one charity fun-filled evening. Taking place at Hudson Terrace, the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) held their first annual Reach for the Stars benefit to help fund research for Rett Syndrome, which is a developmental brain disorder most commonly found in girls. The special evening featured a cocktail reception with Grey Goose vodka, […]

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Stovetop Secrets with Chef Eric Ramirez of Raymi

Stovetop Secrets with Chef Eric Ramirez of Raymi

  Raymi is one of Richard Sandoval’s epic Latin restaurants in New York City. The Peruvian restaurant is headed up by chef Eric Ramirez. Ramirez studied at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and quickly gained experience at some of the top restaurants in Philly, including West Washington Square and Alma de Cuba. Ramirez then relocated to the great NYC, where […]

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One to Watch: Carlo Sampietro PopDogs

One to Watch: Carlo Sampietro PopDogs

If there’s one artist you should remember after attending last weekend’s Figment NYC, it’s Carlo Sampietro. The Italian-born artist displayed his work, “PopDogs,” at the Governors Island interactive art exhibit. His work, which stands tall at 14 feet and contains 1,000 dogs, spews forth these dogs from a giant popcorn machine. His work of art is a commentary on overwhelming […]

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Downton Abbey Getaways on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Downton Abbey Getaways on Both Sides of the Atlantic

If you are one of millions of viewers who have been swept away with the parlor room drama and torrid romances of Downton Abbey, you might be suffering from withdrawal after the dramatic end to last season. Unfortunately, the fourth season will not premiere stateside until January, which leaves fans with six months worth of Sunday nights without the Crawleys. […]

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Hearing Health Foundation Summer Soiree

Hearing Health Foundation Summer Soiree

The Hearing Health Foundation kicked off a wonderful event June 11th with the Junior Board’s Summer Soiree at the Boat Basin Café.  A mixture of young professionals, families, and friends of hearing loss sufferers gathered for a night of food, wine, and silent auction to raise money for more research for this amazing foundation. The silent auction was a real […]

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An Exclusiv Giveaway!

An Exclusiv Giveaway!

Manhattan with a Twist has teamed up with Exclusiv Vodka once again to bring you an amazing opportunity — a chance to win TWO bottles of Exclusiv Vodka! This unique vodka comes in multiple flavors. By entering our giveaway, you will earn the chance to win a bottle of the original unflavored 80-proof vodka, as well as a bottle of […]

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Stovetop Secrets with Chef Steven Gallo of Galli

Stovetop Secrets with Chef Steven Gallo of Galli

Recently opened Galli Restaurant in SoHo has become a smash success very quickly thanks to its owner and chef Steven Gallo. Growing up in an Italian family, Gallo found himself keeping busy in the kitchens of his family’s restaurant. Making his way through each job, from bus boy to cooking to working the pizza counter, Steven did it all, and […]

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Manna-Hata Takes Live Theater To Manhattan’s Roots, Literally

Manna-Hata Takes Live Theater To Manhattan’s Roots, Literally

Playwright Barry Rowell said he wanted his new play, Manna-Hata, to be an experience and not a story. Well, set to a walking tour of the historic James A. Farley Post Office on 8th Avenue, an experience it certainly was. The show, which tells the extraordinary true story of the beginnings of our beloved New York City, shares tales featuring […]

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Summer Beauty Essentials with SPF

Summer Beauty Essentials with SPF

Summer is here! Unfortunately, with the sun and fun comes the harmful UV rays causing damage to your soft skin. For my makeup wearers out there, we all know sunscreen and make up don’t mix well, but why compromise when you can have both beauty and protection in these great summer products with SPF?! 1.     COLORFLO by Susan Posnick Cosmetics […]

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