Month: July 2013

Happy Bastille Day!

Happy Bastille Day!

Hey Frenchies — Bastille Day is coming up this Sunday, July 14th! Even if you aren’t French, there’s no reason not to celebrate. So check out all the fun things you can do in NYC and mix up a cocktail or two! French bistro, Bagatelle, will be hosting an epic Bastille Day brunch from 11:30am until 6pm, with music by […]

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Mojito Madness

Mojito Madness

Tomorrow, July 11th, is National Mojito Day! Mojitos are a very popular cocktail typically made with rum, mint, sugar, lime juice and sparkling water, but there are many variations on the cocktail. In celebration of this delicious drink, we’ve got some great mojito recipes for you, as well as places in New York City you can go to imbibe them. […]

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A Cold Snack for Hot Days: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

A Cold Snack for Hot Days: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Written by Kasheda Daum Both chocolate-y and chilled, banana peanut butter bites are easy-to-make treats and a great way to stay cool in the New York summer heat. Whether you are looking for a finger food dessert to serve at a party or a light, healthy snack to enjoy at home, these goodies are sure to please. Set aside at […]

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Get All The Fixings & More at 9A

Get All The Fixings & More at 9A

If you ever needed a reason to travel to West Harlem, this is it. Recently opened kitchen and lounge 9A exceeds expectations with an upscale sports bar feel and flavorful food to boot. Plenty of flat screen TVs make viewing your favorite team easy and rustic brick and sleek banquette seating give the place a classy atmosphere. The lounge is […]

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Cool Corals & How To Wear Them

Cool Corals & How To Wear Them

Coral evokes summer as no other color can. That said, figuring out how best to wear it can be a challenge. Whether you only want to dabble with a muted shade or small accessory, or you wish to take the colorful plunge, there is sure to be something here for you. For the truly bold, pair coral with turquoise, as […]

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Travel Tuesdays at the W Hotel Downtown

Travel Tuesdays at the W Hotel Downtown

The W Hotel Downtown knows how to celebrate summer with many fun events, including Travel Tuesdays. From 6-8pm every Tuesday you can enjoy happy hour with $10 cocktails of the night and passed appetizers. What makes this night so enjoyable is that each Tuesday they take you to a new W Hotel location of their choosing. Each Travel Tuesday takes […]

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East to Edinburgh Brings Festival Fringe to NYC

East to Edinburgh Brings Festival Fringe to NYC

The 2013 East to Edinburgh festival is an annual event of a delightful array of American shows on their way to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Without the need to travel to Europe to see these humorous, wacky, and serious shows, you can now spend some extra cash seeing as many as you want! The festival begins today at 59E59 Theaters […]

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French Your Day with Delicious Treats

French Your Day with Delicious Treats

Last week, Manhattan with a Twist had the opportunity to try some delicious French food and beverage brands during a fun gathering hosted by Palais des Thés. We love discovering new and different products and sharing them with our readers and this was right up our alley! First and foremost, for those of you who don’t know about Palais des […]

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Delicious Handmade Gelato…Brazilian Style

Delicious Handmade Gelato…Brazilian Style

A.B. Biagi Gelato & Coffee is an adorable little shop on Elizabeth Street in Soho. The sun yellow front of the store invites you right into a warm environment full of weekly changing flavors of gelato and sorbet. Antonio, the owner, was raised in an Italian family, but resided in Brazil. He loved gelato and everything it entailed and went […]

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A Bar Not To Be Missed: Social Bar & Grill

A Bar Not To Be Missed: Social Bar & Grill

For those with a mean appetite who dig a laid back atmosphere, we’ve got the ultimate sports bar for you to check out. Social Bar & Grill, located just outside of the busy streets of Times Square, caters to everyone. The downstairs mimics your typical sports bar and pub, while the upstairs has a more upscale feel. Their happy hour […]

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