Manhattan Living

January 18, 2017

5 Mom-And-Pop Coffee Shops in NYC!

With a Starbucks or Dunkin Dounuts on virtually every NYC corner, there's certainly no shortage of spots to grab your coffee beverage of choice. But if you're looking to support smaller, mom-and-pop shops that are unique to the city, we have you covered. Below we've rounded up what we would argue are NYC's hidden gems when it comes to coffee. The requirements for spots who made our list? As of publication, the below shops are the sole coffee shops of their kind--no chains or second locations, making them truly a unique experience with fantastic coffee to boot.

January 13, 2017

Restaurant of the Month: The Smile

Have you ever adored a restaurant so much that you actually considered moving to its neighborhood so it could be your "go-to neighborhood spot"? This is exactly why we featured The Smile as our January Restaurant of the Month!

January 11, 2017

Romantic Winter Weekend Getaways On A Budget

Whether you're planning ahead for Valentine's Day, or just need a change of scenery to get you through the winter months, there's no shortage of romantic getaways outside of NYC. Budget friendly romantic getaways, however, require a bit more research. Lucky for you, we're avid fans of getting out of the city on the weekends, so below we've detailed two of our favorite spots to weekend in the winter that will still leave you with enough cash to take that big trip to Italy later this year. You're welcome!

January 6, 2017

Things To Do In NYC This January

If your New Year's Resolution was along the lines of "get out there and enjoy life more", boy have we got you covered! January brings another jam-packed month of exciting events, only to be found in NYC. So bundle up and brave the cold, you have shows to see, food to eat, sports to play, and one very interesting subway ride to take!

January 4, 2017

Sticking With Your New Year’s Resolutions

Happy 2017, New York City! We've gently changed the way you can look at your 2017 goals and how to actually make them achievable. Ready... go!

December 28, 2016

New Year’s Eve Snack Guide

While the idea of watching the ball drop live in Times Square sounds great in theory, I can promise you that the view, warmth, and bathroom situation is 100% better when you watch the action on your TV in your very own NYC apartment. And nothing completes a celebration quite like the perfect collection of snacks! […]

December 21, 2016

How To Make The Most Out Of Your New Year’s Resolutions!

We're days away from 2017, which means a year ripe with possibility and a brand new shiny New Year's Resolution! Whether your resolution falls into the healthy lifestyle camp (think: lose weight, cut out sugar, quit smoking), the career + money camp (think: switch jobs, pay off credit cards, save for you child's college), the self-betterment camp (think: volunteer, learn a new language, plan a trip), or the relationship camp (think: have a recurring monthly date with a friend, call your grandma every week, send a sweet text daily to your spouse), one thing all these resolutions have in common is they all have a much better chance of being successful if you hold yourself accountable. Below we've rounded up five simple ways to do this.

December 19, 2016

New Years Day Brunch in NYC

We know that brunching is a full-time weekend job in New York City. Besides the fact we live in one of the (best) food capitals of the world, there will always be a new Bloody Mary and mimosa to try! As 2016 comes to an end and 2017 is just days away, here are a few of New Year's Day brunch spots to rejuvenate yourself form the night before and welcome the year with a good friends, great good, and the best drinks!

December 16, 2016

Last Minute Gift Ideas

'Tis the season for gift giving... And the week for last minute gift shopping! It's a good thing New York City is home to fully-stocked small business that specialize in last minute gifts. Grab your holiday checklist and bundle up to finish your Christmas shopping spree on time!

December 14, 2016

5 Restaurants To Dine At On Christmas

Tis' the season to dine out for the Holidays. Instead of getting those pots and pans all dirty, why not dine out instead? Brunch sounds good! What about a burger? Or you can eat like a King or Queen and go the traditional route and Feast on 7 Fishes! Whatever you choose there is a restaurant open for you!