Message from: nancy from carroll street
I grew up in Brooklyn, Carroll Street, between Clinton & Court. Anyway, Manhattan Special was a staple for "us kids in the neighborhood". We'd go to Pete's Candy Store on Court & 1st Place, grab an ice cold Manhattan Special and a bag of Wise Potato Chips and ahhh, heaven. Nothing beat the two. I've taken the love of Manhattan Special and passed it along to my children and surprise, surprise, they are enjoying the ice cold delicacy. As a matter of fact, they enjoy even more than that pricey other bottled "coffee specialty"...I do remember at one point during my childhood that Manhattan Special was introduced in cans, glad you brought back the glass bottles when you did...Thanks for keeping my childhood memories alive and for creating new ones with my children.
Friday, June 13, 2008 - 9:15:20 AM
Message from: Ken
This is "THE BEST" soda ever. Possible to order on-line? Keep up the great work!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 4:53:26 PM
Message from: Marc Buonomo
I agree with everyone on the list! There is nothing like a Manhattan Special (no diet for me!) To all the friends I see on the list - it's great to see all of your names and statements and memories, incluyding drinking a nice cold one together. My dad (Angelo) actually worked there, and was on the MS bowling team! So of course, we drank it like water! Especially living on Jackson St! It's a little tougher to find in NJ, but I have and still drink it whenever I can!!!! Please stay in business!!
Monday, June 09, 2008 - 8:08:21 PM
Message from: Aunt Fran
When I was a little girl, my father introduced me to Manhattan Special. He used to go to the Brooklyn bottling plant and buy cases upon cases of it to share with all the paisans. Everytime I drink it, the taste brings me back to a wonderful, simpler time in my life. Now I have passed the tradition onto my family.
Monday, June 09, 2008 - 11:45:10 AM
Message from: Uncle Licky
I was waltzing through Mamaroneck and spotted my beloved Manhattan Special at an Italian Deli- it brought back great memories of having a cold one on Nonna's stoop down on Adams Place!! Do you sell this is Rhode Island??
Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 8:39:41 PM
Message from: peter zito
pete from russell st i live only a few blocks from your bottling co.been drinking manhattens since i was a kid its still the best drink around and makes a great gift
Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 12:31:50 AM
Message from: unclegennaro1@aim.com
FOR ALMOST 50 YEARS A COUPLE OF ICE COLD "MANHATTANS" ARE THE BEST DRINK THERE IS. JUST AS IMPORTANT ARE THE THOUGHTS THAT COME TO MIND, FROM THE PAST AND NOW. MY 1ST MANHATTAN AT MY AUNT MARY'S CANDY STORE ON HAVERMEYER AND N6TH ST. SHE HAD A BIG HEART. MY "UNCLE PETE" WHO LIVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE FACTORY ON MANHATTAN AVE LOVED THEM ICE COLD. MY UNCLE MARIO WHO WAS THE BEST TURK ON THE BOAT IN THE MOUNT CARMEL FEAST IN THE LATE 50'S EARLY 60'S. IN THE SIXTIES, WATCHING MY DAD PLAY LEFTFIELD AT THE "TENNIS COURTS" MCCARRAN PARK, "JIMMINEAL" FROM THE NORTHSIDE. THE BEST DRINK BRINGS BACK GREAT THOUGHTS OF MY UNCLE'S AND AUNT WHO ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. THANK GOD, MY DAD IS STILL WITH ME, AND HE STILL HAS A BETTER ARM THAN A FEW OF THE YANKEE OUTFIELDERS, EVEN AT 80. ME AND MY 2 BROTHERS PETER AND VINCENT ENJOY "MANHATTANS" ICE COLD LIKE UNCLE PETE DID ALL THE TIME. "YEAH"
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 8:24:19 PM
Message from: UNCLE CHIPPIE
I was born and raised in williamsburg. as a kid we able to get free samples... ... thank you for those memories. anyway i live upstate and i just opened a new restaurant and would like to carry the best so tell me who is your local dist. in northern dutchess county?
Monday, June 02, 2008 - 2:15:46 PM
Message from: Vida Renaud
I lived in Brooklyn on Columbia St & Congress. There used to be a Corner Store own by an Italian couple named Mike & Jenny, who also happend to make thier own wine in the basemen. hmmm anyway I was about 7 to 8 yrs old when I started drinking this wonderful beverage I am now 55yrs old. Now I live in Florida & I am trying to find a place where they sell the orginal so that I may purchase some. If anyone out there knows of where I can buy it please let me know. It would have to be closed to Daytona Beach Airport. vidarenaud@yahoo.com Thanks
Friday, May 30, 2008 - 2:25:07 PM
Message from: Rebecca Canino
I am in love. I need this delivered to my door!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 1:47:23 AM
Message from: Bobby Maida
The old neighborhood East Harlem,NYC was my 1st exposure to Manhattan Special. We have all move out but every year in August we come back for the Feast of the Giglio www.eastharlemgiglio.com A catered lunch is provided for the Giglio Boys and along with the great Italian food served one can find ice cold bottles of Manhattan Special. Old traditions never die.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 7:33:40 PM
Message from: Ann Lamantia
Born and raised in Manhattan and although we were not allowed to have it all the time, as a kid I grew up loving Manhattan Special soda. After moving to Jersey I hadn't seen it for a long time. Recently was happy to discover one of our local stores is now selling it. Never heard anyone say they didn't like it. Great soda!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 4:15:52 PM
Message from: Sal DeSimone
I call it "holy Water". it's by far the best drink on the planet,so don't change anything. Everyone I introduce to this soda gets hooked immediately.
Monday, May 26, 2008 - 9:52:29 AM
Message from: Joe Lucatuorto
After a great party in Williambsburg, we decided to go for a couple of slices of pizza, that's where I discovered Manhattan Special sodas! I fell in love immediately! This stuff is amazing.
Monday, May 26, 2008 - 8:45:03 AM
Message from: rosalind grillo
I'm always struggling with one diet or another. Facts say that we may be thirsty and not hungry when our stomachs signal an uncomfortable feeling. Problem solved and losing weight because I drink a glass of Manhattan Special Diet Decaf with alittle fat-free half and half and WOW!!! I'm full and on my way to safely losing those unwanted pounds. Thank you for a great drink
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 11:09:17 PM
Message from: Frank A.Toscano
Very good coffee soda! You should make it available in 2 liter bottles.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 9:50:48 PM
Message from: michael marricco
the diet manhattan expresso love it
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 10:35:40 AM
Message from: Libby Yost
My husband LOVES your product; we just wish we could find it close to home--we see it in Florida and Grand Cayman but not in South West Connecticut often enough! Delicious and unique.
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 2:08:32 PM
Message from: Frank D
Our family has been drinking this soda since the 1920's or perhaps earlier. I recall the old yellow & white label/graphic (changed a few years back)with a man seated at a dinner table and a woman standing over him, I think she was pouring the soda for him...... This product is timeless and I am happy that it's taste has never changed, even if the label has. It is old New York.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 7:58:42 PM
Message from: Angela Dorio-Minotti
I have been drinking Manhatten Special Coffee soda since I was a little girl....I grew up with Manhatten Special....loved it then as I still do now....
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 12:39:40 AM
Message from: leslie lee
oh my gosh!! i just tasted manhattan special espresso soda for the first time! it is amazing! then i made an ice cream float with it...holy moley, amazing!
Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 2:42:30 PM
Message from: Joseph Pelaia
I'm 62 now and I been drinking MS for a little over 50 years. My uncle had a small coffee shop in the old First Ward section of Newark. He had a soda cooler in front filled with ice. I remember the Nehi's and of course the MS which was my favorite then and now. Funny thing is, I don't like or drink regular hot coffee. I remember the old bottles with the red printing/paint on the bottle itself.
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 12:52:02 PM
Message from: labradog
Just had the espresso soda - Great! I'm gonna go nag a little specialty store to get this stuff!
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 8:49:34 PM
Message from: Rose
Tried the Espresso Soda for the first time today and I am totally hooked! Can't wait to substitute my morning hot coffee for it this summer and I have a ton of cocktail recipes already milling in my head. Doesn't a Caramel Machiatini sound delicious?
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 8:45:43 PM
Message from: Chris Kovic
My wife and I discovered the Coffee Espresso Soda today and we are hooked. Can't wait to drink it again.
Friday, April 11, 2008 - 11:36:15 AM
Message from: NICK BELLO
THAT GREAT TASTING COFFEE DRINK WAS ALWAYS ON OUR SUNDAY DINNER TABLE. WALKING PASSED THE BOTTLING PLANT ON MY WAY TO PS#23 SMEELING THE AROMA OF THE ROASTED COFFEE WAS A THING I"LL NEVER FORGET. I LIVED ON SKILLMAN AVE. BETWEEN LORIMER AND LEONARD STREETS. I NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA AND HAVE FOUND A PLACE THAT SELLS MANHATTAN SPECIALSO NOW MY EVERYDAY MEALS AREA MEMORY OF THE PAST. THANKS FOR THE PLEASURES YOUR SODA BRINGS AND ALL SHOULD ENJOY IT.
Friday, April 11, 2008 - 7:53:06 AM
Message from: Veronica
Best Stuff on Earth!!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:17:58 AM
Message from: Angelo
I just love the stuff!
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 2:49:08 PM
Message from: Mike... Joe's Cousin from below
I agree with my cousin. I love the stuff. Outside of Sunday dinner, it is always great with a hot lunch or a Pittsburg platter.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 2:40:09 PM
Message from: Melissa Ann on the UWS
Manhattan special is my all time favorite. I drink it instead of a cup of coffee in the morning on my way out the door. I have introduced it to all my friends at. They all love it too.... and they're a tough bunch, lol. I knew Manhattan was special... but not this special, lol. Keep up the good work.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 2:20:28 PM
Message from: Joe C From Brooklyn
I grew up in Brooklyn and Manhattan Special was always part of our Sunday Dinners. It reminds me of my cousin Michael's special pasta with sausage. Thanks for the great memories.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 10:54:09 AM
Message from: mary garcia
Manhatan Special was my father's favorite drink. Growing up- he use to let us have a "small" glass of HIS drink. Even my grandfather loved it. Now, I make a special trip to the Italian market just for some old time memories. Manhattan Special- making memories generation after generation.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 4:45:02 AM
Message from: Dee Brennan
Your espresso coffee soda is wonderful! I had been drinking a certain brand name "blak" coffee/cola drink that I really liked, however I have read that it is no longer being manufactured. My husband searched grocery stores for a comparable product and bought me your Manhattan Special, which far surpasses any other coffee drink! Thank you, you've got a customer for life!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:00:53 PM
Message from: Anthony from NY
there is nothing like a manhattan special!!! I hope this company stays around forever!
Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 8:26:52 PM
Message from: Matthew Conti
Growing up in Howard Beach, Queens, I have such fond memories of ordering a Manhattan Special along with a Sausage & Pepper Hero, at St. Helen's Italain Feast. Now that was truly Heaven on Earth. Thanks for the Sweet memories.
Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 4:51:17 PM
Message from: Ira
I have tried the manhattan special expresso soda and the diet version. Theyre good and I like the bottles they come in.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 8:43:18 PM
Message from: michelle calderon
My family and I have been drinking manhattan special coffee soda as long as I can remember. Our family lived right next door from the factory and we would smell it all day long.It is definitely the smell that brings me back to my childhood. Our Sunday dinners are never complete without it. It's a staple in our home. Thanks for the memories M.Calderon
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 10:31:10 AM
Message from: Craig Joseph Sulfarro
This is the most amazing soda I have ever tasted! I love espresso and when I found this soda I was amazed that a company would combine the flavor with a soda. If you are an espresso drinker or just want to try something new, this beverage satisfys your craving.
Monday, December 10, 2007 - 11:26:16 AM
Message from: Rosemarie Basile Angalet
As a little girl born in Queens my father every Sunday would give all of my brothers and sisters Manhattan Special to drink,this was a special treat for us.I still have the first empty bottle that he gave me my first drink about 25years ago.Still pick up a supply of Manhattan Special when we make our trips to New York.Thank you for a great delicious coffee soda drink.
Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 5:50:05 PM
Message from: Rosie Macri
I used to live in Brooklyn until 1974 when I moved to Pennsylvania. I come back every year to visit my family and always have Manhatten Special and fresh mozzarella, two of my favorite things from home.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:59:59 PM
Message from: Rosemary
My family has lived around the corner from "Manhattan special" for 100 years. As a young girl, every week when we would visit grandma and granpa, the first thing my dad did when we walked in the house was open the fridge and grab 2 Manhattan Specials, one for him and one for my brother and I to split. Now, as an adult, the first thing I do when I travel from Florida to visit grandma is pop open a Manhattan special. We were in Williamsburg for Thanksgiving and we brought home a case.... Ah.... Such wonderful memories and such wonderful soda.
Monday, November 26, 2007 - 1:10:34 PM
Message from: Robert Peana
The besttasting soda ever. I originally came from New York. And I was craving the tast of Manhattan Special. I finaly got some.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 8:25:04 PM
Message from: George Rotundo
I've lived in Greenpoint Brooklyn all my life. As far back as i can remember I've been drinking Manhattan Special. Starbuck's!!fuggedaboutit!!!. In my opinion they don't know squat about coffee. up until recently I used to drive down to Florida at least once a year. I would stock up on Manhattan Special and keep it on ice in a cooler. Whenever i would get a little drowsy from driving your wonderful elixer did the trick. Thank you so much for keeping a Brooklyn tradition alive.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 4:00:11 PM
Message from:
I actually just came home from school and I just couldnt resist. Here is what I think about Manhattan Special. Manhattan Special is thee best drink...I dub this drink numero uno and it is without a doubt taken from a river that only exist in heaven. Thank you for this wonderful drink.
Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 3:57:46 PM
Message from: Madeline M. Faiella
Okay folks it's getting close to Thanksgiving don't forget to stock up on your Manhattan Special for the Holiday LOL :}
Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 4:16:10 AM
Message from: Peter Dugo
I love this drink! Grazie!
Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 2:16:38 PM
Message from: Bernadette Crowell
Love the soda!
Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 8:03:48 PM
Message from: Neal Russell
Found your Expresso Coffee Soda in Westerly, RI in a small Gelato shop opened recently by Italians from Brooklyn. Loved it & want to by it in the "Big Apple".
Friday, October 26, 2007 - 5:58:34 PM
Message from: Mike Valleau
Manhattan Special is the best!! Where could I find it in Pennsylvania or New Jersey?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:40:22 PM
Message from: Leighann Reutter
The Manhattan special's orange soda is the best!!! All my friends and family love it!! We have it on the holidays and with lunch and dinner! It is also great on a hot summer day
Friday, October 19, 2007 - 10:51:42 AM
Message from: Joe DeFrancisci
I've been drinking Manhattan Special most of my life. It is a wonderful treat! Thank You!
Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 4:33:11 PM
Message from: frank gmelin
while at the river street deli in chattanooga enjoying a sandwish made with boarshead deli meat and a dr brown's cream soda, it also made me think of another favorite of mine and my wife's A COLD MANHATAN SPECIAL. WHERE CAN WE FIND SOME IN CHATTANOOGA.
Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 7:32:30 AM
Message from: Chester H Pownall Jr
While making my deliveries on my route for Farmland Dairies LLC, I spotted a bottle of Expresso Coffee Soda in my customers cooler and I was curious about the product so, I bought the diet Expresso Coffee Soda and really enjoyed it. I want to buy a case for home!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 5:57:40 PM
Message from: gloria cattafi
I just came back this weekend from visiting nyc and brooklyn-boy-did I stock up on manhattan special-I haven't had the soda in YEARS!!!! if their isn't a retailer in knoxville tn can I order some direct from you? drinking the soda brought back soooo many fond memories-love your product
Monday, October 08, 2007 - 11:56:29 AM
Message from: Danny Randolph
On old highway 66 just out side of Arcadia Okla. Down the road from the route 66 round top barn is POPS. This cafe and store has hundreds of different kinds of soda pop. This is where we found your Espresso Coffee Soda. You have a great product.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 8:44:20 AM
Message from: Tommy B.
This Columbus Day weekend there is going to be the First annual Italian Festival being held at Father Copadanno Blvd. in Staten Island. I do bet many who visit this guestbook will remember all the great Italian Feast that were held in my old South Brookyln neighborhood on Henry St. I do remember that every where you looked you noticed someone drinking Manhattan Special. Also on the website South Brooklyn net, Manhattan Special is mentioned many times in good taste. I do hope to visit the Festival this weekend & of course have my bottle of Manhattan Special.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 1:29:44 PM
Message from: Marie (Grillea) Bond
I grew up in Brooklyn & have been drinking Manhattan Specials since I was a kid. It always brings back such great memories!! My father always bought it and us kids LOVED it!! We used to look so forward to going to my Grandmothers house because she always had the small bottles of Manhattan Special in her frig. I was so excited when I recently found it in Stop n Shop!! All the memories came back!
Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 6:15:20 PM
Message from: Ellen Goldman
For years I have been a loyal drinker of your Espresso Soda. Winter or Summer I have it in the morning, as well as an occasional drink in the evening too. I recently moved out of the NYC area and cannot find it. I have my family bring as many bottles as they can when they come to visit. Thank you so much for your wonderful product, which can't hold a candle to Starbucks!!
Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 6:31:40 PM
Message from: Phyllis I.
I have been drinking Manhattan Special since I was seven years old, I called it coffee soda...and just had one yesterday. I bought it at Faicco's Pork Store in Greenwich Village, near where I work. I grew up in soho, drank it there, moved to eny brooklyn, drank it there, am now in the bronx and buy/drink it every chance I get. When I lived in soho, a neighbor had in-laws in greenpoint, that was my first exposure to manhattan avenue, hence the manhattan special is named after the area is is bottled in, also i think the Passaro family is still the owner. they took the name off of the label, however. Keep up the good work, the drink is a classic and still delicious.
Friday, September 21, 2007 - 11:30:35 AM
Message from: Maria Serratore
I just wanted to stop by and say Thank You! I LOVE my Mahattan Specials!!! Can never get enough
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 11:11:37 AM
Message from: Debra Randazzo Kiska
I have drank Manhattan Special since I was a kid, I have moved away to the south and still my family in CT sends me bottles. Nothing is better than a cold glass of the best coffee soda in the world(my opinion). Thanks for a lifetime of good memories and a great product.
Monday, September 17, 2007 - 12:16:50 PM
Message from: Robin Ng
I have been drinking Manhattan Special since I was 12yrs or younger. My father introduce me to this awesome drink. I moved to Michicgan and I had to have my mother buy me a case when she comes and visit me. I now live in Chicago and I have been searching and searching for this product. I introduce my girl friend to this wonderful drink and she now bugs me about buying it all the time.. I am hoping I can either buy it around me or I can have a case of it shipped to me. I love this drink!!
Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 10:14:33 PM
Message from: Tony Michaels
Hands down, the best coffee drinks money can buy. I empty the supermarket shelves whenever I get the chance, ad drive for miles looking for my next "fix". Who needs Starbucks when you can have a Manhattan Special.
Friday, September 14, 2007 - 4:22:06 PM
Message from: Debra Morrissette
I have been drinking Manhattan Special for as far back as I can remember, I am now 54. I've lived in Hoboken all my life and this has been a Hoboken drink. I'm happy to see it is now in our local Shoprite and hope you continue providing it there. In addition, since I cannot have sugar, I'm happy to see a diet version, tastes just as good as the original. A happy drinker
Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:22:31 AM
Message from: Sue Dewey
Greetings from Austin, TX. I was up in Middletown, NY yesterday picking up Manhattan Special to bring home to Texas with me. I LOVE the giant bottles! You're the whole reason I drink coffee! My husband and I are addicted to your soda, and we can't seem to find it anywhere here. We can't get enough of the stuff! We hope you sell it down here very soon, because you already have a great fan base. God Bless the Manhattan Special! :-)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:22:12 AM
Message from: J.F.
Growing up in Canarsie "back in the day" a Manhattan Special was a real treat. It was really a big deal. I always have a case at barbecues and parties. Always starts up some sort of converstaion, people from Bklyn love it and people from...somewhere else, make that wierd face like they just dont get it!
Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 7:28:05 PM
Message from: Michael Burdo
I have been drinking you product for most of my 51 years. Since I moved to Pennsylvania it's hard to find your product out here. I have to drive back to good old Brooklyn, New York to get it. I have to buy it by the case. You keep making your great product, and I will keep driving to New York to get it.
Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 12:48:07 PM
Message from: Carol Krogstad (Napolitano)
Growing up in New Jersey we made many trips into New York just to purchase Manhattan Special. To find it now so many years later = what can I say - This is absolutely WONDERFUL. A real treat for anyone who has never tasted it.
Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 9:26:21 AM
Message from: Joe Grosso
I work at a Super Foodtown (Big Supermarket) in New Jersey and I bring Manhattan Special in and we go through cases like crazy. Everybody that used to live in Brooklyn that moved to Jersey go crazy over it. The espresso soda is the best thing I've ever tasted. Their soda's are outstanding too! I'm still trying to bring the Orange and Gassosa in, but they don't seem to have it available :( .. don't ever change your recipe!! 16oz would be nice though :)
Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 6:24:48 PM
Message from: Vincent
I just Love Manhatten Specials - especially knowing that the taste has never changed and its still family run. Keep up the great taste!!
Monday, August 27, 2007 - 1:07:58 PM
Message from: Mark W. Beasley
Whooow!! What have i been missin all these years..MANHATTAN SPECIAL Espresso Coffee Soda. I drive over the road in the Entertainment Industry..doing a show out on Jones Beach when one of my drivers show's up with a few bottles of soda, i snagged one from him to bring back home here in Nashville. I guess i'll be buying buy the case from now on when i am back in the New York area!! Makes Starbucks taste like weak water!! Thanks for keepin me awake! Mark
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 8:58:31 PM
Message from: Mario Nucci
For many years I have enjoyed the great flavor of your espresso soda. It is a wonderful and refreshing drink. As a special treat I top Vanilla Ice cream with it and it is a wonderful dessert idea. Please never change it's taste it is great as it is and it will be enjoyed many years from now by everyone who drinks coffee!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 7:13:21 PM
Message from: Joseph Serpico Jr.
Growing up going to New York to visit my uncle, my dad and i use to get your sodas all the time. Most of the time they wouldn't last getting out of the store because they are so good. I haven't been to New York in awhile so My dad and I are makeing a trip one weekend just to get a MANATTAN SPCIAL.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 4:46:10 PM
Message from: Fab Silva
The best I have to drink one a day or more.... good luck
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:20:49 PM
Message from: Marc F. Peimer
I have been drinking Manhattan Special all my life. While growing up in Coney Island, my grandfather used to take me to the candy store where he would buy me a "soda" and he would have his "special Special". He would give me a sip and every once in a while I could talk him into buying me one too. Once I was old enough to cross the strret on my own I would cross to the candy store and buy my own. I still love them to this day but living near Albany they are hard to find. I especially like to pour some over vanilla ice cream......or to all a little additional flavoring (Tuaca). After all these years it still tastes the same......thanks for keeping up the quality. It is rare to find a company willing to do that these days.
Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:24:48 AM
Message from: Michele Ramunni
GREAT diet expresso coffeesoda
Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:17:33 PM
Message from: Odysseas
Nice
Friday, August 17, 2007 - 12:01:06 PM
Message from: Cirino Giuseppe Sesto
My Grandfather used to bring me to the corner store on or near Fort Hamilton Parkway and 86th St (early 70's), and we used to get a manhattan special together. It was the best soda flavor then and still is today. I can't wait to try the cappucino flavor. Thank you for the memories!! Ciao
Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 8:08:24 PM
Message from: michael colucci
born and raised in bay ridge brooklyn at 13th avenue and 86th street.i left in the 60's.my family always had manhatten special coffee soda in the house.i go back every now and then to visit the family,and the few friends that are left,and there is not too many left.everytime i go back i gotta have some coffee soda.i love it.i was raised on drinking manhatten specials.now i'm looking to have it in my home.manhatten special,i miss you.i need you,here with me.manhatten specials are not sold down here.but i'm lookin.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 12:09:37 AM
Message from: Jerry Dee
The best drink in the world. it goes great with a prosciutto & mozzarella sandwich. What ever happened to the 7oz bottles ? do you guys sell any t shirts ?
Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 7:54:17 PM
Message from: Frankie V.
I love your guest book ad oh it does bring back such sensational memories. I love Manhattan Special and try to get every chance I can. Not only do I love the taste but all those happy memories. I remember the corner of Henry and Kane Streets. Hi Freddie and how is Joey?
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 10:24:39 AM
Message from: Sandra Cogliandro Phipps
Originally from Brooklyn (Park Slope area), now living in Florida... I went to a new pizzeria and found MS... It brought so many wonderful memories back to me that it brought tears to my eyes...I can't tell you what MS means to me... not only the taste of the drink, but the good times I shared with my family drinking one... on hot days, my mother would freeze them in ice cube trays and we would eat it frozen, like italian ices... Introducing it to my English husband for the first time... giving a 'sip' to my son... most of all, my dad buying me one everytime I went with him to 'The Club' ... it was either Crodino or MS... but MS was a bigger bottle and definitely tastier...!!! I hope to find a location close to me where I can buy it at a better price than the $3 a bottle they charge in this pizzeria... I buy it anyway as a treat, but would love to get it by the case!!! I love you guys!!!!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 9:55:57 PM
Message from: Dominick DiCarlo
Its Like this; I grew up in Brooklyn NY. and there was always a bottle of Manhattan Special on the table, we lived right down the street from the plant. But After leaving NY our famiy moved around, My dad was in Navy and I had not seen Mahatten Special again till today. For years I had been craving it after all this time, a Good friend who was In the old naborhod this past week to my delight just showed up today with a bottel of that dark sweet stuff; and man it was good! you see my problem is that I am living In Sticks some people call it Indianapolis IN. or as my mom would say were god lost his shoes, So can you help me! I would love to here Back from you on a Wholseller in my area, I own a Little Italian Restaunt and would love to sell it on the menu. If there is no Wholseller can you please sell me the product direct. either way I must have my more of that good old Manhattan Special again! and I am sure we could create a new market with my customers. Thank's agian for makin it soooo Good! Dom DiCarlo
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 7:02:33 PM
Message from: Buddy Castellitto
Just got back from Hoboken NJ where I grew up. Went to Fiore's on Adams Street had a ham and muz sand with a bottle of coffee soda. It doesn't get any better.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 12:21:33 PM
Message from: Stuart Taranto
What wonderful memories come to people like me who loved your soda all their lives! It makes me smile to hear everyone's stories. I was born in Besonhurst Brooklyn, 8002 21st Avenue (I know it rhymes!). Since I was a kid, my tastes for what to snack on changed, but what to wash it down with was never in question when I saw the familiar little bottles lining the cooler. Even the sound of the bottles clinking together as you grab one from a group is familiar. I was a bit sad when I saw the labels change after all these years...maybe every year on your anniversary, you could bring back labels from the past, after all these years, I bet there's labels I've never seen. Thanks for the memories!
Friday, August 03, 2007 - 8:47:39 PM
Message from: Joanne Bascetta
I purchased a case last month for a Birthday Gift. They still cant stop talking how much, they love Manahattan Special Soda The perfect Gift your Manhattan Coffee-loving it. Its the best around!.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:54:27 PM
Message from: donna molina
grew up right in the neighborhood where you guys make manhattan special and recently moved to florida my hsband and daughter were overjoyed to find small bottles of the coffee soda can't wait to find out where the larger bottles are sold.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:14:55 PM
Message from: Anthony Lamonaca
Even though I am still young, I grew up on Lorimer St. between Metropolitan and Conselyea. Me and my cousins always took a walk down to San Marcos pizza for an ice cold bottle of Manhattan Special. Having drank it all my life, i love it. The closest place i can buy it out on Long Island near me is a deli so at least i can still have some when im not back in brooklyn!
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 11:31:51 AM
Message from: Joseph Lowett
Im a new yorka all my life and let me just say that Manhattan special is bar non my favorite soda. i have a fridge full at all times and often buy ot the supermarkets stock. the best. the only. the original if you are an espresso lover thins drink is for you. if you are not a coffee drinker at all chances are you'll still love it. try adding some milk to and you get a coffee egg cream. how awesome. THE BEST. Thanks you guys for making this drink for so many years and many more to come.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 1:44:04 PM
Message from: Dave Narvaez
I have your Expresso Coffee Diet, once a week, two bottles at a place on Queesn Blvd. and 67. Anything closer. Do you ship to Puerto Rico?
Monday, July 30, 2007 - 3:33:57 PM
Message from: Anthony Pecora
Manhattan Special (aka in my family as Coffee Soda) has been my favorite since 1956 (when I was allowed to drink soda). It's a tradition and a way of life if you were born in Brooklyn (especially Greenpoint) to drink Manhattan Special.
Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 9:40:54 AM
Message from: Denesh Mayar
Great coffee, had some on a NYC visit Not sure of the mix to serve (Milk, Ice Cream / Reg Cream................
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 3:40:59 PM
Message from: Margaret Masso
I grew up on Skillman Ave between Union & Lorimer. I could see the Manhattan Special plant from our windows on the third floor. We all grew up drinking "coffee soda", as we called it. There is no other flavor like it. I didn't even know this website existed until one of the "kids" I went to OLMC with sent it to me! It makes me glad to know that as things change all around us, one thing is constant: the inimitable "coffee soda" taste!!! Don't ever change it!
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 4:58:14 PM
Message from: Anna Marco
I was in New York filming a movie and visiting a friend in Brooklyn Heights. We stopped at the local corner store and I picked up a bottle of your original flavor Manhatten Special Espresso Soda just for fun and went nuts over it. Its so YUMMY!! Needless to say I bought a few bottles to take home as souviners but I drank them all before I got on the plane. My mom was pissed cuz shes from Long Island and wanted one. Where can I get it some Los Angeles? Help me, Shes still mad at me.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 9:04:11 PM
Message from: ron feldman
I live in Miami, Flrida, married to a wondrful Cuban lady for 22 years. She tasted your Expresso soda an hour ago while visiting a patient in a locpital and went wild about the authentic expresso flavor. We want it for our home NOW!!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 2:14:24 PM
Message from: Madeline Faiella
hey i'm sitting here listing to 101 fm again and drinking manhattan special and eating herosandwich of eggplant (caoonata ) how sweet life again be :}
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 12:00:57 PM
Message from: Anthony Iorio
I grew up in Brooklyn NY in the '50s and there was a Manhattan Special Bottling Plant right down the street on Skillman Ave. As a kid I loved the original Manhattan Special soda. After leaving NY I never saw it again. I've been craving it all these years, and I am very excited to find the company still thriving. I am waiting to hear back from you on a retailer in my area, or you will have to sell me some direct. either way I must have good old Manhattan Special again! Anthony Iorio Conneaut, OH tony@insidercarsecrets.com
Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 6:37:19 PM
Message from: anthony domino
i am very familar with manhattan special,my relatives still live on manhattan ave brooklyn as a kis my cousin frank falabella and i would go to the plant 3 doors down and get a bottel of manhattan special off the line still warm in the bottel. i moved to long island at 5 yrs old and for the last 27 years live in florida. i was abel to get manhattan special till 6 months ago from a pizza place in inverness florida but they closed up so i am now looking for a new way to buy it. i really miss the smell of coffee being brewed in the early hours of the morning it was great. i can only say keep this great soda coming. i can be reached at adomino1@tampabay.rr.com thanks manhattan brewing company your the greatest.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 12:18:08 AM
Message from: Donna Digregorio
There is nothing better then a Manhattan Special
Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 4:46:29 PM
Message from: Gunnar Hjálmarsson
Greetings from Iceland! Just had your sarsaparilla (ordered through the internet) and it was good! Keep up the good work.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 10:37:38 AM
Message from: Maryanne Alfano
Dear M.S. - LOVE your drinks! My experience with your products began 6 years ago, while dating a nice fella named Tony. I made sure that in my conversations with him I managed to find out about all the things he really liked (so I could get them for him). One was his love for Manhattan Special. I checked out all the stores in my then neighborhood Bay Ridge, Bklyn, until I found your delicious coffee sodas. I stocked my refrigerator with them, so that whenever he visited me I could always offer him one. We were married a year later. Coincidence?? I THINK NOT! :-) Now we serve it at all out family parties and there's a whole new generation of M.S. fans. My inlaws want to know if you are going to start shipping it out to Indianna. Thanks for everything. Maryanne
Friday, June 29, 2007 - 5:20:50 PM
Message from: Claudette Souza
Tried your coffee products this weekend while on vacation in Lake George. Your drink was givin to us by a freind and we really enjoyed them, I look forword to tring all your other flavors.
Friday, June 29, 2007 - 12:38:55 AM
Message from: Jean Ann Donnel
I think coffee is my favorite food period. Espresso is so wonderful!!! Recently watching a show on the history channel they featured your soda company and your espresso soda, mentioning you even have it in diet. At last I thought - the perfect soda, and I can still be on my diet. Now if only you can find some place in Aurora Colorado that sells your soda. If not - will you sell and ship to me?
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 6:39:47 PM
Message from: Joe Scalzo
We love Manhattan Special and bring some everywhere we go and now our friend love it too. We tried adding some milk to it and it's absolutely delicious!!!!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 12:44:31 AM
Message from: Michael
It is exactly the sweet refreshing kick I need in the evening when I get home from work...and I swear it makes me write better.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 11:51:38 AM
Message from: Janet Breen
I discovered this wonderful drink quite by accident about 2 months ago. While at a new Italian Deli that had just opened in our area, I looked in the cooler and there was this interesting looking bottle of expresso soda. Since I enjoyed the Coke Blak I thought I'd give this a try. What a find! I've gone back several times to get more and now my husband is hooked on it. He's trying to find a place where he can buy it by the truck load.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 10:50:09 AM
Message from: Joe Perconti
I was born in Oakfield NY in 1928, I move to Brooklyn in 1935, i 've been drinling Manhatan special for a lot of years, and enjoyed every bit of it . i still look for it , and still enjoy it. what a wonderful drink it is, even in the winter time . my parents come from Bivona Sicily and they also loved that wonderful thirst quenching drink... it's a great rememberance too. keep em comming.. Joe Perconti
Monday, June 18, 2007 - 7:51:31 PM
Message from: Nick Buglino
Well, i've been drinking Manhattan Special for 25 years now and still crave it. I remember the days of my grandmother taking me to the I.L.A on court st in brooklyn then right after going to Ferdinand's pannele store on union st and getting my pannele special,rice ball,and Manhattan special. That combination is to die for and on a hot night it's so refreshing.I used to own a restaraunt and i sold it quite well. People were very curious as to what it was and once they tried it they were hooked even my wife. We just moved to south florida and i found it in Dorece's Italian Markets,I couldn't believe my eyes.
Friday, June 15, 2007 - 8:02:12 PM
Message from: Raymond Domaleski
I am a Jersey Guy who has been drinking your sarsaparilla since the early 50's.I lost track of it for a few years and finally found it at my shoprite super market here in North Jersey! I love it!!
Friday, June 15, 2007 - 11:56:47 AM
Message from: ray galazzo
I can't believe it! A site for my all time favorite..."MANHATTAN SPECIAL" I just came across it,looking for something else.I will return later to post my real feelings.Fantastic! raygalazzo@verizon.net
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 9:57:20 PM
Message from: LINDA VARGAS
I WAS RAISED IN PARK SLOP BROOKLYN,THEN MOVED TO BENSONHURST 18TH AVE, WHILE THE KIDS WERE PLAYING OUTSIDE WE WOULD SIT ON THE STOOP AND EAT BBQ CHIPS AND DRINK MANHATTAN SPECIAL ,THOSE WERE THE DAY'S ...THANK'S FOR THE GREAT DRINK.... LINDA FROM PA
Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 12:57:25 PM
Message from: June Trizzino
Manhattan Special was always a huge treat in our home. Now I'm so excited to find the diet-decaf version. You have remained true to the original taste all these years and you did not sacrifice quality when you introduced the diet-decaf product. Thanks for the memories.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 3:20:26 PM
Message from: Monica DeMarco
The best of the best....Please don't ever change a thing!!! Molte Grazie....Makes my taste buds dance.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 10:16:48 AM
Message from: Jason Morgan
I grew up in bensonhurst brooklyn and always had manhattan specials. I moved away 16 years ago and just came back for a visit and I am in love again! I wanna carry this stuff in my restaurant in Miami. You even have diet decaf, im in heaven!!! Being in all Italian (well, at that time it was) Bensonhurst, we all enjoyed these drinks! Glad to see you are still around!!!!
Monday, May 28, 2007 - 4:37:42 PM
Message from: Jack and Sonya Cleveland
Raised in Alabama, I never heard of a Manhattan Special until I saw it in the cooler behind the register at my friend Jerry's Italian restaurant. Next time we ate there, they only had one left. I got it. The next time we ate there they had 20 of 'em. I took home 15 of 'em. What can I say, they're better than beer on a hot day like today in Alabama.
Monday, May 28, 2007 - 12:24:12 AM
Message from: Skip Henderson
I was raised in north Jersey and started drinking Manhattan Special when I was at Rutgers in the late 1960's. Far beyond any other soft drink, Manhattan Special is in a class by itself. God Bless you and your wonderful beverage. Here's wishing you another 112 years. Thank you!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 12:57:02 PM
Message from: Maria Flumiani (Iorio)
I grew up in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, having been raised by a loud, loving and supportive Italian family. I passed the Manhattan Special plant each day on my way to school..PS 132. My cousins lived in the area of Skillman Avenue and Manhattan Avenue so this plant was a landmark for us. I ALWAYS loved the soda and cannot find it here in northern California where I now live. When visiting Brooklyn, I always stock up and have introduced my daughters to this great drink. I love visiting the old neighborhood. It brings back my most pleasant and joyful memories. I feel fortunate to have come from such a diversified and exciting area of Brooklyn. I am happy to say that my childhood friends and I stay in touch to this day and visit whenever I come into the city.
Monday, May 21, 2007 - 1:39:41 PM
Message from: Jo Ann Kopp
Manhattan Special is a fantastic coffee drink. Way better than starbucks!!!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 9:50:04 PM
Message from: Fred Pensante
I was born in Brooklyn 1943 and raised in Red Hook until I got married in 1964. Went to P.S. 29 and then to Manuel Training H.S. until it changed it's name in 1961 to John Jay H.S. I always remember drinking Manhattan Special Soda on the corner of Kane and Henry Street. I now live in Florida. Retired here with my family.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 9:44:17 PM
Message from: Fred Pensante
I love your coffee soda and have been drinking it for over 50 years.
Monday, May 14, 2007 - 9:52:48 PM
Message from: Tony Martorano
My Uncle Jimmy had a grocery store on Elizabeth Street in Little Italy. I was practically weened on this stuff and genoa salami/yellow american cheese sandwiches. At age 52... MS makes me feel 10 again!
Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 4:25:57 PM
Message from: pj
Wow! Found MS for the first time during vacation in a little deli (La Duca's) in Boulder City, Az. Thought I was reaching for a root beer and ever so glad I didn't really look. After the first sip, I went back to get some to take home. Now I want to find it locally - hoping I can get it south of the Mason-Dixon!!! Outta this world!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 3:39:09 PM
Message from: Michele B
I am absolutely, positively lost without my Manhattan Special. It's the best drink on the planet, IMHO. I need two or three every evening with my roll-ups... in front of the computer screen... web-surfing. Every other week I buy it by the case from Jerry's Gourmet in Englewood, but unfortunately, they seem to be running out of their supply sooner of late; this time I've been waiting two entire weeks for my MS fix! I wish I could order it directly from the manufacturer... something to look into.
Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 12:49:41 PM
Message from: James DeSimone
My Grandfather gave me my first taste ("Just a SIP Little Jimmy!") of this unique New York beverage when I was about 6 years old. Now just one sip is more than enough to bring back the joy and love that sparkled effervescently within my Grandfather's eyes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasmike215/450878444/
Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 10:57:28 PM
Message from: Leighann Reutter
manhattan special soda is the best soda you can get it's great any time of the year!!!
Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 11:16:29 AM
Message from: Kermit
I love Manhatten special! Been drinking it for years! Kermit flight_man44@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 7:16:04 AM
Message from: Frank Coletti
I also grew up on 187th Street and Arthur Ave! It was the 50's and 60's. I remember Manhattan Specials being a special treat, even though my parents and grandparents would buy it for us at the drop of a hat, not as a reward or anything. It's hard to believe 5 year old kids drinking the equivelant of 10 espresso coffees in one shot, but what else could have fueled our all day long stickball and stoopball sessions. Ringolevio, Johnny on the Pony. We were always out. I moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1989 and for 14 years the urge for a coffee soda never left. Imagine my joy, and horror, to find out there was a store less than a mile from my home that sold Manhattan Specials that whole time! My brother and I would clean out their stock every week, 3 large bottles every day for months. Yes, I noticed the heart palpitations from so much caffiene! I've since left Florida and am once again in Manhattan Special withdrawal. I've got a friend from Louisiana who's dying to try one just from what I've told him about them. Hopefully I'll find a local distributor soon here in Dixie.
Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 2:50:33 PM
Message from: Mike Termini
I grew up in East New York Brooklyn in the '50's. MS has always been a favorite of mine. I remember an old gent we called Mr. Leo who would always scold us for drinking the soad out of the bottle straight from the cooler. He was a germ nut I guess. All I know is that it tasted better when I had the whole bottle in my mouth. I live in Merrit Island, Florida now and have a hard tme finding it along with Red Pack Tomatos and pine nut cookies. When someone comes to visit from NY and says "what can I bring you?", guess what is on my list?
Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 2:47:30 PM
Message from: Americo Mastroianni
I grew up in the Bronx on 187th Street & Aurthur Avenue. I recall fond memories of Egg Creams,Zeppollis at the feast,Sausage-Provolone- Mozzerella-Bread,and of course Manhattan Special. Manhattan Special is one of those things that just reminds me of the Neighborhood. Its been many years since I have had Manhattan Special. Now that I found your web sight I will make it a point to get some down to Texas. You have a piece of New York history that is a part of your product. Its great to see its still around.
Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 11:04:32 AM
Message from: Micahael Amore
Espresso like no other.... Add Cappuccino flavored soy milk and you get a taste equal to the best Bronx,NY authentic chocolate egg-cream.--- You know the one with the U-Bet Chocolate syrup.
Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 11:01:19 AM
Message from: Lynn Hartnett
Discovered your delicious Manhattan Special drink in a small deli in Newburgh N.Y. However, I am from Buffalo, N.Y., and would love to continue enjoying your wonderful drink! Many of my friends and neighbors are also very interested in purchasing your product. So it would be wonderful to find out how we may obtain your beverages in our area. Thank you so much for any help you can give us in this matter. Lynn Hartnett
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:16:58 PM
Message from: Vincenzo Falcone
I grew up in NJ, but we visited Grandma in Brooklyn every Sunday. She always had Manhattan Special ready and waiting for me when I go there, and when I would finish a bottle, she would always give me money to go to th ecorner store to get more. I'm 34 now, and I still look forward to drinking Manhattan Special. Its so difficult to find up by where I live now, but every time I find it, I always buy as much as I can carry back. Thanks for such a great product! VFalcone0526@aol.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 10:28:56 AM
Message from: Nick Rapuano
I grew up having Manhattan Special with my family in NYC. Just looking at the bottle brings back so many great memories. Thanks for the great long lasting tradition...don't ever stop!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 1:30:34 PM
Message from: napoli
E evidente che il luogo e stato fatto dalla persona che realmente conosce il mestiere!
Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 7:13:34 PM
Message from: conrad s semler
MY GRANDFATHER WHO WAS BORN IN ITALY AND HAD A GROCERY STORE ON SKILLMAN ST./WILLOUGHBY AVE IN BROOKLYN. HE WAS THE FIRST ONE TO TURN ME ON TO MANHATTAN SPECIAL AND I'VE BEEN DRINKING IT SINCE WHENEVER AND WHEREVER I FIND IT. I AM 58 YEARS OLD NOW. I COULD NEVER GET USE TO THE LARGE BOTTLE THOUGH...TASTES SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT? I FIGURED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE MEMORIES ASSOCIATED TO THE "ORIGINAL". TO ME IT IS THE BEST EXPRESSO SODA EVER,A REMINDER OF FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY MY YOUTH...LOVE IT!!!
Monday, March 05, 2007 - 2:16:17 AM
Message from: Mark Merlucci
Hi Folks, I was born in 1958 in Newark New Jersey, and it seem like 1,000 years ago. My full Italian blood and heritage seem to be slipping more and more away. That is why I cling to as much of my past as I can, particularly if it tastes as good as Manhattan Special. The Manhattan Special flavor and idea are kept alive by people like me who want to share something from a great era, a great culture, and a great place to live. God Bless you at Manhattan Special, and thanks for the great- tasting memories!
Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 6:46:56 PM
Message from: Dennis Gaglia Jr
Whenever I go home to visit( I have family on the island and The Bronx). The first thing I do is grab a hot dog, slice of pizza and a Manhattan Special. My family has migrated to Texas in the past few years and my parents visit New York often. They take their RV and on the way home they take orders from family and friends, you know things they can't get in Texas. Manhattan Special Espresso Coffee Soda tops the list. I'm drinking my last bottle as I type. Mom and Dad won't be heading home until June...it's March 1st...I'm gonna drink this one real slow.
Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 5:58:50 PM
Message from: Gloria Tang
2 days ago I tried Coca Cola Blak, I try to find it every supermarket and i couldn't find it. Then I discover Manhattan Special, I think the taste of espresso is stronger than Coca Cola. I like it very much! It is a delieght to find other brands to try out!
Friday, February 23, 2007 - 12:52:03 PM
Message from: Nick Pinkerton
Hey guys, I wrote an ode to you, full of love and esteem. You're clearly the best soda out there, I love you dudes, later. http://liquidmetalblog.blogspot.com/2007/02/manha ttan-special.html
Friday, February 23, 2007 - 12:50:20 PM
Message from: peter in atlanta
anyone know where I can get manhattan special in the atlanta area?
Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 3:49:39 PM
Message from: Dominic Napolitano / Long Island
Manhattan Special has been my drink from my early years on Jackson st.and Anselie st.My teenage years on Stagg st.,and now my senior years on Long Island.The best drink around,none better.So glad I found this site.Brings back lots of memories of Brooklyn,Mt.Carmel Feast,McCaran Park,the Northside,Greenpoint the Settelment house ,St,Marys church on Leonard st.Bring back the good old days.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 6:42:32 PM
Message from: Brooklyn born now in the keystone state
OH GO! manhattan special is the best.reminds so much of my child hood.everytime i go see my parents in brooklyn the first thing i do i stop in at the deli and get a "special" and a fresh mozzerella and prosciutto sandwich with roasted peppers.it suck that i have to travel to brooklyn to get a case but its well worth the trip.
Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 4:34:19 PM
Message from: JOHN M VAIRO
I GREW UP IN EAST HARLEM WENT TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CLASS OF 72 I WAS RAISED ON MAHATTAN SPECIAL AND STILL DRINK IT TO THIS DAY
Friday, February 02, 2007 - 11:29:48 PM
Message from: Northside Philly
Just another memory...in the 70's, I couldn't start the day at St. Francis Prep without first having 2 bottles of Special at the hero shop on North 7th and Driggs Avenue. . .
Friday, February 02, 2007 - 10:59:22 PM
Message from: Northside Philly
You haven't really enjoyed a Special until you taste it "ON TAP" at Ferdinando's on Union Street, in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Madon,it The best!! One of my fonder memories of summers when I was a child was drinking an ICE COLD SPECIAL while eating a sausage and pepper sandwich and a bag of zeppole at the "Mt. Carmel Feast"!! We didn't have to travel far for great memories! My family (from over 100 years ago!!) comes from Leonard and Withers Streets, just a few short blocks from the Manhattan Special factory. Everyone in my family has been drinking this GREAT drink (known simply as a "Special" in our house, as in "Philly, get the Special" or "Wanna Special?") since we were old enough to hold a glass. I now live on Long Island and while I can find my Special in stores (2 1/2 cases a week goes in my house) I can not find the other flavors. I guess I could stop on Meeker Ave at the beer distributor (Is BERLIN still there?) to find it, but Special has to be made more accessible in other places. While I want to keep "Special" to ourselves, like all great things, it must be shared with the world. JUST DON'T CHANGE THE RECIPE.
Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 11:23:41 PM
Message from: Angela Cellucci
Visited New York City Christmas time and first thing was dripping hot pizza and ice cold MS. Needless to say, we picked up a couple of cases and carefully got them back to our home in Florida. Raised in the Bronx, NY as a child (maiden name Bugera from Burke Avenue)and then Long Island until 93' when we relocated to Florida, then MS was so much taken for granted. Now if I do get my hands on some, I HIDE IT! You know, some things just never change. Thank goodness for that! I love who I am and where I come from. They say you can take the girl out of the Bronx but you can't take the Bronx out of a girl. At 50 I can say AIN'T THAT the TRUTH! Email me if your'e from my neck of the woods somewhere in DA BRONX! ccellucci@cfl.rr.com
Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 8:42:34 PM
Message from: Andrea
I love your espresso coffee soda!!!!! I just recently discovered it while visiting my mom who lives 2 hours away, I hope to find a retailer closer to me so I can have Manhattan Special alot more often. I can't help but think, did your soda inspire Coca Cola's Blak? (Not that it comes any where close.) I can't wait to try your new flavors, please keep up production 'cause you've got alot of thirsty Manhattan Special lovers out there.... :)
Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 11:30:24 PM
Message from: Pattie (Seattle) formerly of Flatbush
I moved to Seattle about 13 yrs ago I opened up an espresso stand I carry egg creams with u-bet syrup I order online and I am always talking about Manhattan special and how it's the original people here think they know coffee LOL. Well I have to say Starbucks has nothing on manhattan special and I will be getting some in to show people what the original is like. I even have to make my own cannoli and rainbow cookies because you can't get them here. Everytime I go home to Brooklyn to visit I gain 10 lbs. I love NY
Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 10:27:39 PM
Message from: Joe Bogar
I was first tried a Manhattan Special in 1981. I was told to try it by my wife whom was from Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. I at first did not want to try it as I was told it was " coffee soda " and being such a picky person, I said how could anything taste good that was a coffee soda ? Well here it is, 2007 almost, and I am still drinking it and now my oldest daughter Melissa, 18 is addicted to it. Nothing at all can come close to it !
Friday, December 22, 2006 - 6:23:05 PM
Message from: DD of White Plains
Just discovered your soda a few weeks ago and im addicted! the problem is that the only place i can find it is 1/2 hour drive away!!! [totally worth it whenever i have the craving!] Kudos for a phenomenal soda!!!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 9:15:13 AM
Message from: Denise
I drink 5 manhattan specials a day... at night I make sure I have at least one in the house for morning - I hide them - LOL - because if I don't everyone else in the house drinks them... When we go away on vacation I pack one for each day. I am a flight attendant and when passengers see me drinking it - they are like "do you serve that? Can I have one?" and then proceed to tell me their family memories of the drink. While we were making our Christmas Eve plans (I am having everyone over) and determining who was making the fish salad and such, I found myself laughing when we got into the who is bringing the Manhattan Special... big bottles or cases of small... conversation...lol. It wouldn't be a 'celebration' without Manhattan Special!!! My only wish... please make the small bottles easier to open - I have a never healing wound on my middle finger from struggling with the caps :) Oh - and wouldn't it be great if you distributed to JFK - I have a contact for you if you are interested ") Happy Holidays!!!!!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 12:37:41 PM
Message from: Tone Pagan
One day i was visiting a friend when i came to her back door i saw her standing there with her head titled back as if staring into space but she was facing a kitchen cabinet shaking her head back and forth, she did this for about 5 minutes and then i walked in and there she was drinking your soda. i thought it was the funniest thing ever, she stated it took her back to when she was a teenager and that thatwas the reason why she was lost in space. I dont know what you put in your soda but thank you for taking my friend back to her teenage years..
Sunday, December 17, 2006 - 7:49:57 PM
Message from: southern coffee drinker
i tried your product about 5 years ago and loved it!! Im deffinatly looking a place to get it now that i live in New England area.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 4:08:48 PM
Message from: Antonio Coppola - NYC America's Walk For Diabetes
On behalf of the American Diabetes Association, thank you for your generosity in providing your in-kind donation of Manhattan Special products for our Walk participants, staff and volunteers. Your donation for the 2006 NYC “America’s Walk For Diabetes” helped in making the October 22, 2006 NYC Walk a smashing success! Your support has greatly assisted our efforts to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. We greatly appreciate your instinct to lend a hand. Thank you again – you have made a real and profound difference in the lives of people with diabetes.
Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 1:23:56 PM
Message from: Michael Marzano
Manhattan Special is the best! There should be a Manhattan Special store on every corner, not Starbucks.
Friday, December 08, 2006 - 8:21:23 PM
Message from: maryann fatigate
I tried Manhattan Special about three years ago and have been drinking it since. I Love It!
Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 1:32:24 PM
Message from: John Lombard
We have been drinking Manhattan Special for 47 years. My Grandfather would bring it from Brooklyn to Connecticut as a treat. It's been a family favorite, especially at Christmas. I just bought 3 cases (purchased in Manchester,VT of all places) and gave two to my Mom (she was thrilled. Now my son (fourth generation to enjoy it!) is hooked. I am sure Manhattan Special will be in our family for years to come. Thanks
Monday, November 27, 2006 - 9:56:59 PM
Message from: joe soldezzo
grew up drinking it and it tastes like home. Consistent small joy.
Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 10:34:48 PM
Message from: Daniel Watson
Had my first bottle of MS over the Thanksgiving holidays while visiting family on the North Fork. WOW!! What a taste, what a pleasure. My biggest fear now is finding it again due to an impending move back to the midwest. Why do these things happen to me?
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 5:46:42 PM
Message from: Michael
Great product, always in my house - my in laws from East Harlem introduced me to it 10 years ago. Cable Beverage in Rockland County NY always has cases, if I don't buy them all.
Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 11:59:24 AM
Message from: Louis D'Elia J.r.
the one and only coffee soda.A true Italian- American classic.Pass the prosciutto sandwich.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:00:48 AM
Message from: Madeline Faiella
To One and All, Just want to say Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours, and yes there will be plenty of Manhattan Special on our table of about25 to 30 people telling stories when they first drink the soda etc etc, again Happy Thanksgiving :}
Friday, November 10, 2006 - 10:18:21 PM
Message from: Andrea
I had my 1st M/S at Pizza Time in Coral Springs, Fl (a Brooklyn restaurant) excellent food and now a forever fan of M/S. I can't wait to find out where I can buy it.
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 1:11:53 PM
Message from: Jay 'freak' Ciserano
Nothing like it..... Throw a scoop of vanilla ice cream on in there. jciserano@hotmail.com
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 3:59:22 AM
Message from: Wayne
I found MS in a Shoprite in Orange County, NY. Can't say which one, because everyone month I buy virtually their entire MS stock, and frankly, I want it all for myself!
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 11:15:22 PM
Message from: Madeline Poldrugovaz(Bamundo)
I was upstate New York, New Paltz,my son works for a produce company called Robbins...I was so surprized they had Manhattan Special!!! If anyone is on the sight from upstate try Robbins on rt.32
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 12:28:45 PM
Message from: RALPH FONTI
FOUND MANHATTAN SPECIAL IN WPB FL. FEELS LIKE I AM BACK IN BROOKLYN
Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 2:10:07 PM
Message from:
Sophie Sweeny and any other Connecticut natives: you can find Manhattan Special at Verrano's Deli in Bethel (next to Danbury). Stop for some food and a movie at the Bethel Cinema.
Friday, October 27, 2006 - 9:18:28 PM
Message from: b. granger
i just found this stuff. manhattan special is just that. i now require it by the case.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 6:14:18 PM
Message from: Nevine
Hey all: plz do support MS. They sponsored the Diabetes walk this weekend in NY. After their 20 mile walk the partcipants were able to be refreshed by the great taste of Manhattan Special sodas...FOR FREE!!!!!!!! A volunteer at the walk, it was my first time trying their NATURAL SODAS and i love it! I can't wait until I find a retailer by by home so I can have it all the time. And I may only be 16 but I know their drinks will follow me throughout life!!!
Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 11:06:48 PM
Message from: Neil Reich
If there were any logic in the world of consumerism, Manhattan Special would be a household name and best selling beverage. I used to work in Eastern District HS on Grand Street and walked back home to Greenpoint by way of Manhattan Avenue. My daily pilgrimmage. A factory tour would be special, Manhattan Special. Many more years for your great products and best wishes for commercial success.
Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 8:16:56 PM
Message from: sandy testa
hi all: beside's nmazzaro's in st pete fla capi de monte in seminole on seminole boulevard,, living here in st pete for 30 years i have never been without m/s//i buy it by the case// gios's downtown st pete also has it,, if you get it regular they will discount it,, so enjoy tampa bay area SALUTE11111
Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 3:10:24 PM
Message from: Madeline Faiella
FRan Did you read that last enting that you can get Manhattan Special in Fl in Port Rickie your in luck. You always have MS in your home as far as i can remember lol love you guys :}
Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 10:50:37 AM
Message from: madeline faiella
My grandmother came from Italy and she help rise us kids and she always use Manhattan Special with milk in our bottles, I guess it must of been good because i still remember that. Did she know about the caffine in the MS soda , i guess not because i useto do it to for my other brothers and sisters and we all liked the soda until today M m m m m Life was so simple back in the 50 & 60's
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 11:17:43 PM
Message from: Theresa Cheverino - New Port Richey, FL
Happy to say that we have been able to get a Manhattan Special in several places in New Port Richey - and we still love it.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 5:18:03 PM
Message from: ESTHER L.
Manhattan Special i use to drink it years ago it was great
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 11:57:34 AM
Message from: Madeline Poldrugovaz
My brother mentioned this sight and i'm happy to sign in as a guest. My experience with Manhattan Special goes back to the 40's,until today I enjoy a cold bottle,it has to be cold!! Keep up the good work and please put it in other areas,it's very hard to find outside of The five bouroughs of NY.
Monday, October 16, 2006 - 12:46:24 PM
Message from: Sophie Sweeney
My friends who are originally from the Bronx treated me to a bottle of this fabulous stuff. Now I'm hunting all over Connecticut to get my hands on some myself. Delicioso !!
Friday, October 13, 2006 - 7:19:48 PM
Message from: madeline faiella
Esther glickman Just to let you know that Ferdnando's is still there on Union Street still selling Manhattan Special with all there meals.
Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 11:03:16 PM
Message from: Esther Glickman
I was so happy to find Manhattan Special at Mazzaro's in St. Petersburg, Florida. My earliest recollection is drinking it with my little Sicilian Grandmother in Brooklyn. Also at Ferdnando's on Union Street a true Sicilian delight. Parnell Specials with an iced Manhattan Special. Ahhhh lovely!! Thanks for a great product.
Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 9:24:30 AM
Message from: Madeline . M. Faiella
To One and All Did you ever pour manhattan special in the old ice trays ? To make ms ice cubes so you can suck on them while watching Roy Rogers TV show or Howdy Doody ? we lived so simple in those days lol :}
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 4:17:11 PM
Message from: Babyann
Hello all my father had a candy store on Summit St. and the owner personally delivered this great coffee soda there that was in the 50's
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 2:47:13 PM
Message from: TommyB.
I'm glad I found this site, because Manhattan Special has been talked about many times on the South Brookln Network .com site. Now many people can find out more about Manhattan Special once they find out about this. Keep up the good work.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 2:34:08 PM
Message from: Elena Sterling
What exactly is in your drinks? I can't stop drinking them! I tried to limit myself to one a day but now it's continuous. Great product.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 12:20:08 PM
Message from: Nathaniel Scholnicoff
I used to drink this all the time when I was i High School...It was great.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 5:55:21 PM
Message from: Madelin Faiella
Manhattan Special is brooklyn thing its know far and wide from sea to sea , i cant remember not ever drinking MS with a sandwick or making an ice float with coffee soda. This year I sent 6 bottles of Manhattan Special to Burbank Calfornia to my best friend it cost me a minni fortune to send to her, but it was worth it to hear it in her voice when i call her she was a teacher in brooklyn Red Hook for about 30 years , at scared hearts and jesus & mary gramer school on hicks street. is there any deli that sells it in calf ?
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 5:06:51 PM
Message from: Madeline. M .Faiella
hi to one and all brooklyn
Monday, October 09, 2006 - 3:45:03 AM
Message from: Bernice Eckersley
I was born in Manhattan and when we moved to the lower East Side (now the East Village) in 1961 La Focacceria was one door down from us and I learned to give up my ham and cheese sandwich for a Vasteddi and a Manhattan Special. I lived on that meal for six years until we moved to Brooklyn. Every time I came into Manhattan I ate lunch there. I now live in NJ and have taken my son to NY to enjoy a Manhattan Special. He loves it as I still do. He even made me buy a few bottles to take back to Jersey and kept the empty bottles. How I miss it because we don't have it here.
Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 11:51:17 AM
Message from: cathy ciorciari
I grew up in williamsberg-greenpoint. I moved to brooklyn heights when i was 10 and from there did the trek to staten island and then on to pennsylvania. I now live in florida. I was recently feeling really home sick especially after hearing that one of my cousins was selling zapolis at the mt carmel feast. my husband flew up to ny this past week and in true fashion brought me home a blast in the past. A few bottles of ms and fresh mozerrella, 4 boxes of raviolis and the best greated cheese (true love) from pastosa's. I was so happy. Dry ice is a former new yorkers best freind. So needless to say this sunday will be an authentic italian sunday complete with a good gravey, ravs and a bottle of ms gracing the table just like it did all those many years ago when i was a kid. I may be an italian jypsy but i will never forget or yorn for the traditions of my past. hey remeber playing skelsies--check out www.streetplay.com
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 11:24:14 PM
Message from: Michelle Aversano
As a child growing up in Brooklyn, Manhattan Special was on my Grandma's kitchen table every Sunday dinner, and every holiday. My Dad buys it and brings it to me as a gift quite often. It always brings back wonderful family memories!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 10:31:51 AM
Message from: eleanor lechtenberg
Imagine finding your product and realizing that we have lost 50+ years of enjoying it!!! On a recent visit to Rockaway Beach, we were introduced to it, and are now trying to locate a Boston retailer, which is where we live. Thank goodness we stocked up our car with your Espresso for the return trip. Watch out New York....we may start stockpiling!!! Eleanor Lechtenberg and Richard Jacobs.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 10:19:41 AM
Message from: Virginia Tromba
As a child I lived in Brooklyn a few blocks away from the Manhattan Avenue factory that produced the Manhattan Special espresso soda. From as early as I can remember;there was always a bottle of this beverage on our table-especially during holiday celebrations. This is the case even today.My children and their families all enjoy that same wonderful drink -the quality and taste are as good as ever.i never turn down a chance to drink Manhattan Special - whether it be for breakfast,lunch or dinner or merely as a pick me up refresher.
Monday, October 02, 2006 - 6:43:13 PM
Message from: Paul Amalfitano
My father grew up in Brooklyn and loved your product. Now I bring it to family and friends everywhere to show them a product that kicks Starbucks Butt! Thanks for a great product. Keep it up.
Monday, October 02, 2006 - 12:47:18 AM
Message from: Honora Price
I grew up with Manhattan Special & didn't realize HOW special it was until I moved down to D.C. & couldn't find it anymore. I finally found an Italian specialty store that sold it but then they went out of business. This stuff is not only fabulously delicious (and makes a great ice cream soda), but I have no doubt that it saved my life many times. Nothing kept me awake during back and forth trips between NY and Virginia like Manhattan Special, and I had to do a lot of them caring for elderly relatives. 2 Manhattan Specials were better than any amphetamine could be - if I'd had no sleep at all it'd take 4. This soda ROCKS.
Friday, September 29, 2006 - 3:30:09 PM
Message from: Joe Chiaravalloti alias Joe Bananas
Wow Lots of people from Brooklyn in this guest book. Hey to the guy moving to Phoenix Arizona . u can get some Manhattan spdecial at the New York Bakery West on Grand ave Just south of Bell rd. It is the best coffee drink ever !!!!
Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 9:50:05 AM
Message from: Anthony Mancini
Wow, i just had my first espresso coffee soda, it was amazing, i want to trty all of the manhattan special products now.
Friday, September 22, 2006 - 1:24:18 AM
Message from: Randy A Goldberg MD
I've loved Manhattan Special all my life. I was thrilled to see the introduction of the diet decaffeinated product, as I can no longer tolerate sugar or caffeine. It tastes just as good as the original!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 10:35:23 PM
Message from: Anthony Riveccio
Because of your web sight, I have re-newed an aquantance with someone I knew over 40 years ago Thank you Manhattan Special. BTW...still and always will be a devoted MS drinker!! HI LINDA!
Monday, September 11, 2006 - 11:49:55 PM
Message from: Cheryl Giuga
I truly love your soda since 1973 and when i was pregnant with my son in 2000 that's all i was drinking and now he loves it so it three generations of family cause my mother also loves it we are native New Yorker's And we will always LOVE "MANHATTAN SPECIAL" it's what NEW YORK CITY stands for if your a REAL NEW YORKER like i am then the only drink for u is MANHATTAN SPECIAL.
Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 2:16:03 PM
Message from: Stuart Sklar
This is the first time in 18 years I've returned to N.Y.C for more than a weekend in the city. This time I had a chance to grocery shop. I spoted Manhattat Special on the shelf. A flood of taste memories came back to me. I bought some and found that my memories were not clouded by time. Manhattan Special is as good as ever. Will I beable to ever live without it again? Where can I find it in south Florida?
Friday, September 01, 2006 - 11:46:45 AM
Message from: Maria Indovina
I love Manhattan Specials!
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 3:42:14 PM
Message from: Gregory Van Horn
As a young boy I lived in Brooklyn on “Withers Street” a few blocks away from the factory. Next door to me was a soda distributor in the early 1960's where my grandmother Sue would always get a few bottles to have around. I always managed to sneak a glass (since it has caffeine and I was not allowed to drink coffee). The taste was great and to this day I still love it. My cousin Peter D’Arienzo wrote in 1999, “I enjoy introducing it to my friends and neighbors. The only ones who do not appreciate it are my in- laws”. I had the same experience with my in- laws. I have since moved out of New York into State College, PA (Nittany Lion Country) and have managed to find an Italian Pork store that carries Manhattan Special. Thank you Jesus!!! I can’t wait to let my kids try it!!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 12:49:55 PM
Message from: Frederic S.Wilson
This soda is the best in the world!! I've moved from the N.Y. area 10+ years ago, so every chance I get to hop a flight back home I never forget to bring a few back w/me (post 911)!! Now I'm thinking 'Distributorship'for the Atlanta area!!!
Monday, August 28, 2006 - 4:46:54 PM
Message from: louis v. borriello
I LOVE YOUR COFFEE SODA ALL MY LIFE. I wish i could find it in Tn. THANK-YOU
Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 7:49:11 AM
Message from: George A Burke
Its great to see that Quality still means something. Thanks
Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 11:38:33 PM
Message from: Ben Brown
Love your product !! Are t shirts available ?
Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 2:00:31 PM
Message from: Michael Eddi
I have always liked Manhattan Special, ever since my grandmother gave it to me without telling my mother. Actually drinking a bottle of it right now as I type. Love the espresso soda, even been trying the rest of the flavors now. Its as Brooklyn as you can get.
Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 12:06:29 AM
Message from: Matt Evanac
Im a senior in high school, I was introduced to it at age 8. Since then, It has become a regular part of my daily life. Since freshman year, I'd stop at the corner store, and pick up 2 bottles, and finish them by the time the bell rings. They are refreshing at anytime of day, and are in a completely different standard than your average cola. I hope to keep MS as a drink that I can introduce to my own family in the future.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 3:13:06 PM
Message from: Michael Sottile
Ever since i can remember MS has been part of the Sottile family.There wasn,t a day that grandma did not have MS in the house.Saturday morning my job was to bring the empty's back to the store and buy more MS.At that time we would get 2 cents on a bottle, and i got to keep it,"big money in those days" Today our beautiful grandmother is gone, but the tradition goes on. We always have MS it in the house, and for all our family party's.Thank you for all the years we had of enjoying your wonderful soda.
Monday, August 21, 2006 - 12:33:47 AM
Message from: Vincent Emilio
We sold MS in our Focacceria on Henry St (Pannelli, Arancine, Vasteddi & Cazzilli) starting in 1947 until my father retired in 1980. That's when I got addicted to it. We still stop in Brooklyn every Saturday for lunch at Ferdinando's Focacceria on Union St who has MS on tap! On our way back to Westchester we stock up at Beverage World in Greenpoint for ourselves, our son and daughter. Every time my wife and I share a bottle we invariably look at each other, smack our lips, and simultaneously say "The nectar of the Gods." Keep it coming, your product is a great Italian American tradition and icon.
Friday, August 18, 2006 - 1:49:10 PM
Message from: Traci R.;
I just love your Cherry Soda; I had it delivered to me in the mail from a company in California about two weeks ago. I like the unique flavor and the carbonation is superb.
Friday, August 18, 2006 - 11:36:14 AM
Message from: JIMI B
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU AND THE "PUBLIC" KNOW THAT WHEN YOU SAY "THE WORLDS FINEST ESPRESSO SODA" IT REALLY IS. YOU CAN TASTE THE QUALITY AND CARE YOU PUT IN EVERY BOTTLE AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE DRINKING A SUPERIOR PRODUCT THAT HAS NEVER CHANGED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. IT IS MORE THAN JUST THE FINEST ESPRESSO SODA IN THE WORLD, ITS THE FINEST SODA IN THE WORLD PERIOD!. THANK YOU.
Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 1:54:47 PM
Message from: Officer James McCrystal, NJDOC (Retired)
Am originally from Brooklyn, and I think I was bottle-fed on Manhattan Special. Now that I'm in Central Florida, I was almost brought to tears when I found a small Italian shop in a far away flea market that sold fresh ravioli and Manhattan Special. I am looking for a closer retailer to Orlando, though. THANK YOU for a wonderful product! - Jim sentinel762@yahoo.com
Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 10:44:50 AM
Message from: Wesley Dumont
After years of living in New York, I finally tried Manhattan Special. I'm sorry I waited so long. You should have had hundreds of my dollars for years. Thanks for the simple, all-natural ingredient list. the first thing I looked at and I hope it never changes.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 2:18:34 PM
Message from: ANTHONY FERDINANDO
When I was a child I lived on withers st. between graham and humboldt sts.and we always had coffee soda in the fridge! I now live in florida and till this day manhattan special is one of my favorite drinks!
Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:07:48 PM
Message from: Paige
I wish i could find this wonderful beverage in the State of South Carolina, especially in the Upstate region. Please let me know if this is possible. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Friday, August 11, 2006 - 4:10:10 PM
Message from: Mark Lane- Little Neck, New York
I have been driniking your espresso soda for years. Working in the Williamsburg, Brooklyn area for almost 20 years, your products were always easy to find. Ten years later, I see your products now in most supermarkets in Queens and Long Island near where I live and work. I find adding cold milk to the Manhattan Special is a much tastier,refreshing,and inexpensive drink than what the coffee chains popping up all over the neighborhoods are offering. Thanks for a great product that's been around as long as I can remember.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 6:36:25 PM
Message from: ROBERT CRACCHIOLO
MANHATTAN SPECIAL IS THE BEST I HAVE BEEN DRINKING FOR OVER 35 YEARS THANKS FOR MAKING IT SPECIAL.
Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 12:18:11 PM
Message from: Ray M, North Carolina
just recently I gave my 18 year old son a bottle and I said to him before there was STARBUCKS, there was Manhattan Special, and he said what's that? I said; "taste this' and he said " ooh, That's good"....and the rest is history...oh and by the way the man who has these STARBUCKS going up everywhere and now is the CEO and Chairman, drank Manhattan Special when he was a kid ...that's right, and he's from Brooklyn, NY.....What a small world
Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 12:10:30 PM
Message from: Ray M, North Carolina
The Great Taste lives On........I grew up in the Williamsburg-Greenpoint area of Brooklyn. Yes going to Annunciation Catholic School and then on the way home crossing Metro Ave. and stopping at Lillies Candy store and getting a egg cream or splurging for Manhattan Special was the day, Then walk up Havemeyer St and you got home and you had the energy to go outside and hang with the girls and the guys...But the best was going to the McCarren Pool, and then taking the long walk up Roebling and stoping for the Manhattan Special bottle and oh did the walk feel great... Just Recently, I was delighted
Friday, August 04, 2006 - 5:24:39 PM
Message from: Damian L
Manhattan Special is so good that it made me actualy log onto it's web site to check it out. I've had it for years in NYC but today I was just over the Brewster line into CT and stopped at Milanos deli. Soprassata, Cappicola, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and a little mayo on a sesame grinder....with a Manhaatan Special...followe by a Torrone...nothing better in the world....it's good to be Italian.
Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 1:36:32 AM
Message from: LisaMarie
I have been drinking this stuff since I was a teenager..delicious! http://www.potenza-creations.com
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:58:19 AM
Message from: joe R
tried it for the first time the best
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:51:28 AM
Message from: John F.
Truly,nothing beats an ice cold, old fashioned Manhattan Special with an old style thin n crispy pizza found at Valentinos pizzeria on 86th st.& 17th ave. Bklyn. N.Y. I discovered it because of an artical below.I go all over the city to find the old style pizza that goes well with a Manhattan Special. Now I dont have to look much further; I go right to Valentinos pizzeria. Thank you for this web site Manahttan Special.
Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 5:48:11 PM
Message from: John Gangemi
Growing up in Staten Island MS was always around. I now live in Atlanta and have to seek it out at a few stores that carry it.Why dont you make it more widely available? There is an obvious demand for coffee beverages everywhere, MS is by far much better than Coke Blak.
Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 12:10:37 PM
Message from: Elizabeth P
I just posted a message and mentioned Galco's in Los Angeles. I then read some posts and saw that some of you want to have Manhattan Special shipped to you. Galco's ships Manhattan Special. It is not cheap, but it is worth it if you love MS as much as I do. www.sodapopstop.com
Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 11:59:31 AM
Message from: Elizabeth P
I am originally from Queens and I grew up with Manhattan special. It is difficult to find it in upstate New York - where I live now. I am currently in California on a contract and was estatic to find Manhattan Special at Galco's in Los Angeles. They don't have the iced coffee flavors - I would like to try those. They have all the sodas though. I sometimes add a little bit of milk to the coffee soda to make it fizz up and have a little different flavor. I think I am going to have to pop open a bottle now that I am just thinking of it.
Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:30:22 PM
Message from: Carrie Borsellino Laxson
I had the pleasure of drinking your Espresso Soda last Saturday, while on visit to Jimmy's Italian Food Market in Dallas, Texas. That has to be the best soda I have ever tasted and I would love to be able to buy some online, by the case! It was so refreshing and I love the fact that you use real coffee, not coffee flavor and honest to goodness sugar, not corn syrup. It makes all the difference and I can't wait to have another one.
Friday, July 28, 2006 - 5:11:59 PM
Message from: Michael Sparacio
My father Dr. Sparacio told me to try Manhattan Special and I fell in love with it. Nothing is quite as tasting and refreshing as Manhattan Special on ice with a little milk. Michael
Friday, July 28, 2006 - 2:00:15 PM
Message from: Nick Oliveri
Just finished an ICE COLD Manhattan Special and 2 slices at Valentino's Pizza on 86th Street in Brooklyn, New York. The best pizza in Brooklyn and the best coffee soda on earth. Never has a combination of food and beverage tasted so right!
Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 9:11:18 PM
Message from: Carol Devine
I no longer live in New York but in Florida. I MISS Coffee Soda. Please make it available for purchase online !! My favorite drink of all time, Manhattan Special Coffee Soda =)
Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 3:44:27 PM
Message from: John C
I miss my MS. One of my earliest memories is going to the Half Moon in the Bronx for a slice and an MS with Grandma. Now its the Full Moon, but the last time I went back, no MS... I almost cried. I live in Southern Cal now and cant find it anywhere. There was a place in Little Italy in San Diego that used to have a sign up, but I think he took it down rather than have to tell me "No, I dont have any" every time I went in. LA is sadly lacking much in the way of an Italian section or even much good deli. I have heard about a place called Mario's in Glendale, but haven't had a chance to visit. I figure the longer I delay, the longer I can hope that I may walk in and find my beloved bottle (with the new look) waiting for me, my one and only... until then I depend on my brothers' shipments every couple of months, unless someone can point me to a local source...
Friday, July 21, 2006 - 9:33:26 PM
Message from: libertine b.
Tried it for the first time this year! I live near Smith St and 2 St in Brooklyn, where two deli's carry the 10oz bottles. [Who's jealous?] Since I first brought it home, my apartment has consumed 2-6 bottles of it daily. Amazing taste for $1.50 apiece. I'll have to check out the bottling plant up in Williamsburg. One thought... the colored labels for the different flavors are not colorblind-unfriendly - the red and the green look identical, but red's for regular and green's for diet decaf... we have some unwanted bottles of diet decaf if anyone wants to come get them... heh... I've never seen the large bottles anywhere, either.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 7:25:53 PM
Message from: Anthony Rocco Guarino
I'm sitting here in Fishkill, NY (Dutchess County) right now drinking Manhattan Special with my Pop (he's got the diet one). I've been drinking it as far back as I can remember. There's nothing like it in the world (and I've been around it). I now live in Los Angeles, CA and there's nowhere to get it. As a matter of fact, there's not even a Little Italy, or any kind of Italian area that I know of, in Los Angeles. I make it home once or twice a year and always try to make it down to Mulberry Street to pick some up. Anyone know where I can get it in Southern California? I can't wait to try the new flavors, but the original will always be close to my heart. Which is right above my belly. -Rocco
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 5:38:06 PM
Message from: Diane Rao
My aunt had a candy store on 116st in NY. We always had a MS and a pretzel. My sisters & I went back for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel feast and then went to the BX and bought as many as we could find. I live in the Lake George area and no one even knows what a MS is, can you tell me where I can found them.
Friday, July 14, 2006 - 3:16:22 PM
Message from: MaryAnn
Hi Live upstate NY, near LkGeorge. I am originally from the city. I was wonder ing is there anywhere up here that sells Manhattan Soda. I usually have to wait for a family member to come up to get some.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 5:44:47 PM
Message from: LINDA
I grew up in greenpoint and drank manhattan special every day.I moved to phoenix AZ and yesterday i came across a pizza place so i went in to get somthing cold to drink and there it was right in front of me,i asked where did they get it from they said they fly it in from new york.i bought all 24 bottles and asked if they would call me when they reorder so i can buy more.it's 45 miles from where i live. I found my manhattan special and it's worth every dime and mile.
Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 11:05:37 AM
Message from: Roberta DeRogatis
I look forward to my Manhattan special daily. When my husband passed away last summer, I purchased 25 cases to take with me to Florida to make sure I still had my Manhattan!
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 11:20:25 PM
Message from: Diane
I grew up living right next door to the factory and on a good day when the wind would blow just right you could smell the wonderful smell of coffee coming from the factory and hear the bottles going around and around on the conveyer belt,boy how I miss the good old days. I still drink the wonderful soda that came from there.
Monday, July 03, 2006 - 5:28:33 PM
Message from: brooklyn girl
to the person whos looking for manhattan special in SC: you cant find any here in NC and I ve been here 4 months, we took about 4 cases with us and are now finished, I guess its time to go home and get more. By the way the Marines love it. God bless america and happy 4th. God bless all our troops!
Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 3:48:40 PM
Message from: Marilyn Bock
I just found you after searching for years.. The first time was when I was in Brooklyn about 20 years ago, I can still remember the wonderful flavor...Now in Florida, here you are.... Thank goodness....
Friday, June 30, 2006 - 11:52:17 PM
Message from: catherine inserillo
We love Manhattan Special. It is the best!! I grew up in the Bronx and just love it. We now live in Long Island and thankfully we are still able to find it. We may be moving to South Carolina {Greenville area}, is there anywhere in that area that we can find it? Please help!!!!!!!!
Friday, June 30, 2006 - 11:26:20 PM
Message from: Elliot Kriegsman
Dear Manhattan Specialistas; I recently read the ingredients on a bottle of new Coca Cola Black, their coffee soda. They gotta be kiddin'! There's only one real coffee soda - Manhattan Special!
Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 12:40:12 PM
Message from: Jennifer Cuadrado
I don't remember a time when Manhattan Special was not on the table at a family gathering. My grandma would come over on her day off and bring ham and fresh mozzarella for sandwiches which we washed down with our esspresso sodas. I remember drinkin them at "way too young to have coffee" age and now my 6 year old daughter steals sips from my 4-5 bottles a day like i did from my mom....aaaaahhhhhhhh tradition.
Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 9:19:07 AM
Message from: Scott Breslow
It's no starbucks chilled beverage and that's a good thing. I have searched and Manhattan Special is the best I can find. I'm hooked.
Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 7:49:19 AM
Message from: yvonne beaumier
the first time i every tasted the espresso coffee soda i was very impressed with the flavor and i am hooked for life.
Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 7:05:19 AM
Message from: KENNY WEISS
I LOVE IT!I GREW UP ON POWERS ST.RIGHT ACROSS FROM ST.NICK'S.I DRINK ABOUT 4 OR 5 BOTTLES A DAY.
Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 1:43:55 PM
Message from: Zeabo
I remember when I was about 15 years old and I had finished off a six pack of the little nips of Manhattan Special. I finally fell a sleep at 7 a.m. next morning. LOL... 40 yrs. now and I'll always have a big bottle in our fridge . Nothing goes better with an Italian combo hero!!!!
Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 12:18:53 PM
Message from: Gina Giano
OLMC feast is comming on july 6th. What better way to have A delicous Manhattan special with a sausage sandwhich or with some zeppoli. Out of town people called the soda coffee no its coffee soda hello. I have memories of passing the factory on manhattan ave and inhalling that beautiful scent and watching the bottles fill up as a little girl. So come to the feast, get your sandwich watch the gilio and drink liquid gold manhattan special.Lets go mets, this is the year, sorry yankee fans, this is our year!
Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 6:08:03 PM
Message from: L Moraski
The best way to enjoy a manhattan special is to dunk a pretzel rod right into the bottle. We used to buy thse pretzels for 5 cents and sit on the stoop and enjoy ourselves they are also excellent with knishes memories of the 70s.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 8:00:36 AM
Message from: brother joseph mussa
Absolutely the best. Better than wine!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 1:26:58 PM
Message from: Michael Norton
Had a 10 ounce bottle of regular expresso few months back and fell in love with it. This past weekend stopped in at an Italian deli and purchased 4 10 ounce bottles of the diet version. Damn you guys are good. So happy there are stores in South Florida which carry this beverage. Best cold coffee beverage on the planet.
Monday, June 19, 2006 - 10:29:49 PM
Message from: Denise McElhinney
Everytime I have a bottle of Manhattan Special it brings me back to when I was a child, visiting my grandfather in his pool hall on Belmont Avenue in the Bronx. There is no better tasting soda!!
Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 9:07:51 PM
Message from: Robert Bernhard
I played for the Manhattan Special little league team in Greenpoint, NY in 1961 and 1962. I have been drinking Manhattan Special soda for over 40 years.
Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 4:31:14 PM
Message from: Alan K. Lewis
Well, I didn't grow up in the city, I grew up on a farm (and wrote the children's book of the same title) so I never had this wonderful product until one day about 15 years ago, I was working on a landscape job for some folks who have a country home in upstate N.Y. They offered me a Manhattan Special. Now that made my day! I love the clean, pure coffee flavor and the "perk-me- up" it gives. I can't wait to try the new flavors. Keep up the good work.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:41:47 PM
Message from: Christine De Angelis
Wow, talk about memories! I remember drinking this when I ordered Italian hot dogs at Jackie's Lemon Ice in Belleville, NJ. Real hot dogs with peppers, onions, and potatoes...not boiled wienies with kraut(which I like, too). MMMM!!! I really don't drink soda much, but I love this coffee soda! Coca-Cola doesn't have anything on it! The only place in Houston I've seen it is at Spec's downtown, and every time I go, they only have one or two bottles left. Boo, hiss.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 5:21:36 PM
Message from: Claudia
I grew up om Long Island and now live in North Carolina. My brother and I have great childhood memories of walking to the 7 eleven from Nana's in Bellrose to get a manhattan special. We finslly found a store near us who sells them and it is like a little piece of our past. Thanks.. ps. I like mine with a little bit of chocolate milk in it. yummmm
Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 2:51:20 PM
Message from: Marie Rossi
I grew up in the Bronx and had to have Manhattan Special all the time. I just love it, don't drink coffe, but love my Manhattan Special. When I moved to Rockland County, I would go back to the Bronx and always brought some back home with me. Now, luckily, we have it here too. Caroline, DeCicco Marketplace in New City sells it. There is nothing like a good "hero" and a Manhattan Special to wash it down!!!
Monday, May 08, 2006 - 3:44:01 PM
Message from: Angela Cellucci
Just wanted to let everyone know...if you are a DIE HARD MANHATTAN SPECIAL gotta have it person like me...and live in the Winter Springs or Oviedo part of Central Florida, you are in luck...a great little Italian Deli in the Home Depot Plaza (Oviedo) carries it. You can buy singles or the large bottles ice cold right from their cooler...folks...you just haven't lived until you've had that ESPRESSO KICK from a bottle of Manhattan Special... I'm a former Bronx girl...raised on the stuff...now in Florida...
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 5:03:09 PM
Message from: Becca Smith (formerly Rebecca Rodriguez)
I've been drinking Manhattan Special for over 25 years. Visited Brooklyn last week and had to bring a bottle back to South Carolina to share with my husband and son. My son loves it!!!! He's 10 and is already asking if we can order it for special occasions. Could be a bribe for good grades? :-) I think I may have stumbled onto something. I sure hope we can order this drink online. Manhattan Special brings back special memories of home,grandparents,friends and good times. I love this drink. Thank you for making it after all these years!!!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 4:42:00 PM
Message from: Mary Ann Klaus
I miss this drink. When I make trips back to L.I. or Brooklyn I always make sure I pick up a case of Manhattan Special (10 oz.) I grew up in Brooklyn and we always had this beverage in our home. The warehouse is on Manhattan Ave. & Jackson and it was convenient sometimes to just go down there and purchase it. I get a kick out of all the new coffee drinks that are out now......nothing compared to this beverage.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 9:02:55 AM
Message from: Nick Soriano
I thought you could not get this fine drink any more. I moved to the south years ago and a friend and I were speaking about childhood delights just the other day. I spoke fondly of the drink of my youth and it made me do a search to see if it was still available. I HAVE FOUND YOU AND NOW MUST ORDER. It is now time for my children to be introduced to a wonderful tradition of drinking coffee soda. Thank you.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 7:58:50 PM
Message from: Dexter Cromley
I love this drink. And it is so hard for me to find it..and belive it or not I LIVE IN NYC... When I do see it anyplace I buy all that they have on hand. My favorite way to drink it is on ice with a little half and half.. I also love the little buzz that you get(do not know if it is from the sugar or the caffine) But being a flight attendant and working lots of red eye flights this drink has become very helpful to keep me awake and chipper...
Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 6:43:15 PM
Message from: Jodi Lattanzio
I have been lucky enough to have been raised on Manhattan Special. As a kid my family lived on Metropolitan & Marcy Avenues and Tommy's Grocery Store was my thrid home (next to mine and my Grandparents) where I would go each day to get my fix. If I didn't know better, I would swear that my family gave it to me in my bottle. It was hard to find for awhile, but I have my sources and now get it by the case...there is NOTHING better!!! Thank you Manhattan Special, for allowing me to introduce it to my son, too often things die off and are never to be seen again!!!
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 3:19:00 PM
Message from: Pete Peluso
Having been blessed by God and my parents I grew up on the Northside and I often call Manhattan Special the "Nectar of the gods". I have gone as far as to send cases with a friend when he was assigned to Japan for work. Most recently I introduced co-workers here in south-west New Jersey to the greatest tasting beverage in the world. Now they know why people from Brooklyn are "special"!
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 1:35:35 AM
Message from: Grey Tulpa
Nothing brings me back to my NYC roots than this fine espresso beverage. No coffee-cola wannabe can even come close (I'm lookin' at you Coke). Manhattan Special is STILL the original NYC pick-me-up!
Monday, April 24, 2006 - 10:00:05 PM
Message from: TOBY ANTHONY BARBATO MD
THE FIRST AND THE BEST COFFEE SODA IN THE WORLD, FORGET STARBUCKS. THE DIET IS EXCELLANT, I WISH I COULD FIND IT IN THE SECOND CITY CHICAGO
Friday, April 21, 2006 - 11:18:32 PM
Message from: caroline herzfeld
does anyone know where you can buy manhattan soda, preferably by the case, in Bergen County, NJ or Rockland County, NY? Thanks.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 11:26:58 AM
Message from: John Nanfro
A refreshing beverage, especially in the summer. A time honored tradition in my family.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 11:24:00 AM
Message from: Joseph Crocitto
A great American tradition.
Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 1:06:35 AM
Message from: ALICIA CRUZ
I have been drinking Manhattan Special for years, hadn't had one in a while - walked into the grocery store not far from the company and bought all last four. Keep up the good work, can't wait to taste the new flavors.
Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 10:43:54 AM
Message from: Kenny Messano
I've Been Drinking Manhattan Special since I was a Kid On Lorimer Street In The 50's. When I Move To Michigan, What Am I Gonna Do? Keep That Assembly Line Running, But Give Us Transplanted New Yorks, A Place To Get A Bottle!
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 3:58:45 PM
Message from: Dorothy Grusky
Was surprised to see that this drink is bottled in my old neck of the woods: Greenpoint, Brooklyn! Great stuff!
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 11:10:47 AM
Message from: Stewart Mukofsky
My dad owned a candy store on Court Street in Red Hook in the late 1950's - early 1960s. Manhattan Special was very popular at his store, but it did not even exist in the stores where I lived near Marine Park. I acquired a taste for the stuff as a teenager, and to this day still pick up a few cases whenever I'm in NYC visiting and carry them back to South Carolina. I would love to try some of these flavors; I have only seen the coffee soda.
Monday, April 03, 2006 - 3:45:43 PM
Message from: Jon Grusky
This stuff ROCKS! I've driven miles and miles to hunt it down. Love it!
Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 11:27:54 AM
Message from: nicholas mora
i love your product, i drink it every day all day. i would like to find out if i can order on line
Monday, March 27, 2006 - 8:13:12 PM
Message from: Andrew Kolenda
Great product. I was born and raised in Bay Ridge Brooklyn and I used to drink the coffee daily at my friends pizzeria in Bensonhurst. Now I moved to Nazareth PA. I can't find it anywhere. They don't even know what a Manhattan Special is. Can I order it directly.andrew5272@msn.com
Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 6:41:01 PM
Message from: Maria Marsala
Oh... how I miss being able to just go into a store., actually my Dad's soda store to get a cold Manhattan Special ;) Poulsbo WA is very far from Brooklyn.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 2:51:41 PM
Message from: Regina B
Ive been enjoying your product for well over a decade now. Currently I have a 28oz bottle a day habit, specifically with the diet...Thanks for getting me through tough days
Monday, March 20, 2006 - 12:49:45 PM
Message from: Andrew Stout
I visited New York for the first time three years ago. Upon my stay there I enjoyed Manhattan Special for the first time. I just wish that it was sold in my home in Pittsburgh. With the introduction of "Coca-Cola Blak", I am worried that the Coca-Cola Company will try to replace them.
Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 9:46:59 PM
Message from: Ron R
Great stuff!!! Love M.S. In the central Jersey area (Monmouth Co.)... go to http://www.agitalianimports.com/index.html they're in Little Silver
Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 2:31:28 PM
Message from: diane imbasciani
I was born and raised in Brooklyn and am currently living in Florida. As a kid you couldn't eat a hero without a Manhattan Special. We found a place in FLA that sells Manhattan Special, but it is quite a distance away. Could we order Manhattan Special directly? medical teacher @aol.com
Friday, March 10, 2006 - 7:23:55 PM
Message from: Andrea
Say, born and raised in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn, these drinks were our saturday favorite when shopping. A Parnell with a Manhattan Special was the best. Moved to North Carolina...many years later and came across the drink at an Italian Deli in Cornelis...You KNOW we'll be back for more. Thank you for a touch of the "Old Neighborhood".
Friday, March 10, 2006 - 2:40:18 PM
Message from: Rev. Fr. George McBride, DD
"The Best" I have been drinking Manhattan Special since I was a child and it cost 10 cents a bottle....I wish that more store in the area would carry it. Have to go to Mulberry St. New York to find it now.
Thursday, March 09, 2006 - 9:15:29 PM
Message from: Donna Borchers
I lived in the Bronx, New York for many years and enjoyed Manhattan Special alot. Since I moved to Greenwich, CT I haven't seen it in the stores. I sure do miss that taste! I'm still looking for a store that sells it in my area. Or better yet, maybe I can find someplace th