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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This past weekend, as part of the Fancy Food Show, Cheeses of France hosted an evening of cheese-filled wonderment at 404 Event Space, right near the Javits Center. For those of you who are all about cheese (we know there are tons of you out there), this was an evening to die for. Cheeses of France took on classic American […]

Over the weekend, The DL hosted an intimate reception in celebration of the world premiere of the film, “Butterflies of Bill Baker.” The film debuted as part of the Manhattan Film Festival and stars Will Chase (‘Smash,’ 2013 Tony Nominee), Sterling Jerins (‘WWZ,’ ‘The Conjuring’), Zuzanna Szadkowski (‘Gossip Girl’), Marin Hinkle (‘Two and a Half Men’) and Olek Krupa (‘X-Men’). […]

Nothing beats a night of discovering art and wine. Last week, Allegrini, a leading wine producer in the Valpolicella Classico area in the northeastern Italian region of the Veneto, celebrated the 30th anniversary of their most acclaimed single vineyard wines. The celebration took place at the Guggenheim Museum, where guests were able to check out the recently opened exhibition by […]

Smorgasburg’s concept is simple and straightforward. People love to eat. Smorgasburg is an outdoor food festival hosting over seventy purveyors of food, selling everything from steaming hot ramen, delicate mini cupcakes, juicy slabs of barbeque and the quintessential Mexican tacos. Fans of this annual event are strict loyalists no matter what the circumstances. This means waiting in long lines for […]

Last week, a very privileged group of writers were invited to check out some of the companies that will be participating in Nolcha Fashion Week in September at La Marina NYC. Luckily, Manhattan with a Twist was among the lucky group able to attend. First and foremost, La Marina is a special retreat away from the bustling city. An easy […]

Mint, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, basil, tomatoes, strawberries, and blueberries; the list goes on and on. What makes these ingredients so enticing to write about? Well, besides the aromas and flavors, these edible herbs, flowers, and fruits make for really interesting and refreshing ingredients for cocktails. If you’re in NYC and lacking your own outdoor garden as many do, then look […]

If, like many ladies before you, you have a serious shoe obsession, then you know collecting the best heels can be a real money drain. The solution to all your problems is here. One Clique, an innovative new shoe company that is set to launch in November 2013, will revolutionize the shoe industry. One Clique uses a unique latch system […]