Hot! Hot! Hot! Arcana Lace, a sexy burlesque show has come back to Manhattan at The Cutting Room! The Wild Cherryz Burlesque group has created a 1930’s inspired show that is captivating, exciting, and tastefully seductive. This show is great for a wilder date night, to spice things up, or for a fun bachelor or bachelorette party! Founder Elizabeth DeGennaro, […]

There’s been a new buzz on the Lower East Side about Circolo being reinvented. This is true, Circolo45 is back and has quite a new look! As you walk in, you notice a nice marble bar and spirit selection. The tables are dressed with white linen, and the lights moderately dimmed, creating a soothing ambiance that’s enticing and relaxing. The menu […]

A new wine and spirit shop just opened up on the Upper East Side! Whiskey & Wine Off 69 is a wine and spirit lover’s playpen, with bar spoons from Cocktail Kingdom, champagnes, whiskeys, and so much more, you could get lost in this adorable shop for at least an hour! Celebrating the new opening were family, friends, and lots […]

Last week was a Spanish wine lover’s dream come true. Spain’s Great Match showcased Spanish culture, celebrating distinctive wines, food and design of Spain. The event took place September 24th at the Metropolitan Pavilion and lasted all day long. American importers and distributors of Spanish wines presented all of their best products, both new and vintage wines, adding up to […]

Last week, crowds gathered on Eataly’s Birreria rooftop to raise a glass—and mug—to Lavazza’s new line of premium drip coffees. Cooking Channel stars Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos joined the Lavazza team to speak about the new coffee blends, which, as explained by our hosts, were created to reflect Lavazza’s commitment to quality and consistency, while also catering to the […]

In a land of sagas and Eddas, where Nordic and Gaelic culture blend just south of the Arctic Circle, stands the country of Iceland. The country is home to roughly 320,000 residents and the highest consumption per capita of Coca-Cola, it was originally founded in 874 AD by Norse settler Ingólfr Arnarson. In modern-day, the quaint nation showcases beautiful glacial […]

Aquavit, a top Nordic Restaurant, in the Park Avenue Tower on East 55th Street, serves up some traditional and seasonal Nordic cuisine. With items like Swedish Meatballs for lunch, and five course tasting menus for dinner, this Michelin Star restaurant is traditional with a modern flare. Recently, Unika by Castello, which is a line of premium artisanal Danish cheeses, has made […]

James Bond, who we all know and love from the 007 movies, and for making the Martini “shaken, not stirred” famous, has expanded to more than just fun action movies, beautiful women, and gorgeous cars. The James Bond 007 Fragrances for men are enticing, seductive, and are how any woman would want her man to smell! The bottles have these […]

For ostreaphiles, New York Oyster Week is a dream come true. Last week, New Yorkers got together to nosh on their favorite aphrodisiac at a plethora of events all over the city. Manhattan with a Twist was honored to attend Shuckeasy, a fun, exotic oyster soiree that took place at a hidden Flatiron loft called House Play. The intimate event hosted […]

Refined dining meets fast fare with ilili Box, the newly opened outdoor dining kiosk from ilili chef and owner Philippe Massoud. Located at Flatiron Public Plaza North, ilili Box serves up the same Eastern Mediterranean fare that’s earned ilili its beloved neighborhood status —but here, it’s convenient, quick and frequently handheld. A large selection of panini-pressed sandwiches are on offer, […]