I recently had the pleasure of visiting Presstea in the West Village; a café that has been open for one year and is gaining popularity by the minute. Not only was I able to taste some delicious pastries and tea, but I was also taught some important facts about tea in general. While at Presstea I came to the […]

Calling all wine lovers: The Duel of Wine, a film about a sommelier who loses his palate and seeks to challenge sommeliers all over the world to get back his palate and his reputation. This independent film is directed by Nicolás Carreras and produced by Lino Pujia. Starring Vinitaly’s Wine Communicator of the Year, Charlie Arturaola, the film held their […]

Always excited to learn about new wines, Manhattan with a Twist partook in an exhilarating evening that blended together food, travel and wines from Rhône Valley. The area, which is comprised of towns bordering the Rhone River in France, all of which can be viewed here. The valley’s soil is made up of four different types of rock, including granite, sandy […]

Kahlua – the old familiar coffee-and-rum liqueur – is doing things differently this summer. And it wants you to, too. Earlier this week – within the decks of the the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum no less – was the launch of the Kahlua Summer Shake-up Movie Blend Series, in partnership with New York magazine and Vulture, which will make its […]

After a long day at the office there is one thing that everyone needs to do…find a good place for happy hour. Even though every restaurant and bar has their own specials, BFB on the Highline offers some of the best cocktails at an unbeatable price. Every Wednesday until Labor Day, the first round of cocktails are only five cents (five […]

If a picture alone is worth a thousand words, than what is a bottle of sparkling wine surrounded by a picture worth? Renowned sparkling wine Chandon just kicked off the ‘American Summer’ with the launch of their third limited edition bottle. Partnering up with equally iconic designer Jonathan Adler, the company released two exclusive items that are only available during […]

A celebration ain’t no thang without bubbles in a glass. Just ask Toulouse-Lautrec, Jay-Z (except if it’s Cristal) and Dan Gurney. The stuff is even used to christen new ships. The popping cork’s long-standing relationship with sophistication, festivities and the nautical highlife played on the scene at Central Park’s Boat Pond earlier this week, where Italian sparking wine Altaneve held […]

Memorial Day Weekend marks the official kick-off of Summer…and it’s this weekend! Which means tons of New Yorkers flock to the Hamptons or LBI, light their grills and pour drinks non-stop. The beginning of summer is something to be celebrated, and with the non-existent Spring we’ve had, we expect people to party hard. So whether you’re gathering with friends on […]

With a brand name like 2 Skinny Drunks, it’s safe to say that their launch party was destined to be epic. Held at 230 Fifth‘s penthouse lounge, Co-Founders John Porter and Dianna Mulcahy, debuted their new line of certified organic cocktail mixers in New York City last week. 2 Skinny Drunks Premium Organics has revolutionized the quality standards and manufacturing techniques […]

It’s almost that time of year that we take a moment to thank and appreciate our father. Picking the perfect gift can sometimes be a difficult task, but DEWAR’S Scotch whiskey and Freemans Sporting Club announced a partnership that will making the gift giving process a little easier. Creating two different one-of-a-kind experiences for Father’s Day, DEWAR’S embraces their deeply […]