Bamboo 52 April 4, 2008

“The classic “where should we go tonight” argument can be avoided here. Bamboo 52 has something for everyone which means everyone from smokers to picky friends will be happy. A bar up front serves frozen ‘ritas and coladas, while a sushi bar at center square feeds the zen seekers in your party. Step into the rear lounge filled with leather ottomans for a more intimate vibe, and wave to the sun worshipers camped in the outdoor garden. The one thing that brings you all together, besides friendship of course? The daily happy hour from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.”

Neighborhood: Midtown West

344 W. 52nd St.

New York, NY 10019

212-315-2777

http://bamboo52nyc.com

 

 -metromix-

Park Avenue Spring! April 4, 2008

Park Avenue Spring Restaurant that is! Chef Craig Koketsu will wow you with new dishes created just for Spring.

“Elves worked diligently—over 48 hours—to morph Park Avenue Winter’s white wonder- land into a lush English garden, complete with brass wall panels, deep-green banquettes and a flora centerpiece. The chef has touched up the menu accordingly, with springtastic fare like cirtus-fruit tartare and grilled lamb chops with apricots and mint garden salad.

Park Avenue Spring
100 E. 63rd St. at Park Ave.
212-644-1900

Free Vodka! April 2, 2008

Yes people, free Vodka in New York City.  Can you believe it?

When:

Thursdays : 6 p.m.

Mantra 986

Neighborhood: Midtown East

986 Second Ave.

New York, NY 10022

212-813-1595

 

Come on down and enjoy free vodka from 6pm to 7pm, you won’t regret it; you will just be a tad or a lot tipsy.

 

Admission: Free 

21+ 

The Name Game! April 2, 2008

That’s right, your name can earn you free drinks at No Idea.

When:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

No Idea

Neighborhood: Flatiron

30 E. 20th St.

New York, NY 10003

212-777-0100

 

“Every month, No Idea posts a calendar on their website with a new name featured each day. If the name happens to be yours, you’re entitled to suck down as many drinks as you please from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.—completely free.”  You’d better come thirsty, the drinks are served in pint glasses.  

 

Don’t show up alone, the site clearly says so:

 

“The evolved human takes Name Night as an opportunity to arrive with friends and tip the bartender. The less erect think they actually deserve this and show up alone. You will not be eligible to receive free drinks if you show up alone.”

 Happy Drinking!  Save me some!

The NYC Spring Burlesque! March 14, 2008

Seems kind of weird right?  If you don’t quite understand the title, maybe this will help you to understand a little better.

“This Is Burlesque—a variety show taking place at Corio, Thursdays through Saturdays, starring famed drag king entertainer Murray Hill, Brooklyn burlesque superstar Angie Pontani and fast tassel twirler Peekaboo Pointe, among others .”

Image by: www.pontanisisters.com

When:

Thursdays : 8 p.m. (ends June 26)
Fridays : 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. (ends June 27)
Saturdays : 8 p.m. (ends June 28)

Price:

$25

http://www.thisisburlesque.com

Corio

Neighborhood: SoHo

337 W. Broadway

New York, NY 10013

212-966-3901

Drink Bellyfull @ Obivia! March 14, 2008

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Obivia

201 Lafayette St.

New York, NY 10012

212-226-4904

Fall into Obivia: the bar and drink until the wee hours of March 17th; for it is Saint Patrick’s Day. We all know how that goes! Lots of drinking, socializing, getting drunk…hey, let go…have some fun.

“Obivia’s making sure you get plenty of chances to celebrate the one-day event with a four-day special on Irish libations like $10 Nutty Irishmen (Frangelico and Irish Creme), $10 Car Bombs, $6.50 Guinness cans and more. Prepare to pair with tapas like Shepherd’s Pie, corn beef andcabbage paninis and potato pancake.”

Man-o-man, sounds like the place to be!

Beer and Quesadillas??? March 12, 2008

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Beer and Quesadillas, goes well together- don’t you think?

If I’m not the only one that’s think this sounds good, then you should head on over to Bar Reis for $3 domestic beers and $3 quesadillas; you really can’t go wrong with this one.  Everyday except Saturdays, because on that day we have better things to do than to drink beer and eat quesadillas, we just do it someplace else!

When:

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays : 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bar Reis

Neighborhood: Park Slope

375 5th Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11215

718-832-5716

 

 

Image by: www.lowcarbluxury.com

Liquid Dinner! March 12, 2008

Yep, liquid dinner.  Come on, you know what I mean?  If you can find a place that is free of charge and gives you free drinks, you would take it right?  Well, this is your chance.

Date: Wednesday, March 12th
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Gonzalez y Gonzalez (625 Broadway)
Cost: Free

If you work in the SoHo area and you can salsa, pop in and have some fun!

Pizza Show in NYC! March 11, 2008

Well, it’s the best place for pizza, so why not put on a pizza show?  That is exactly what is happening at the Jacob Javits Center.  Hurry up though, because today is the last day.  Join the world of Lombardi and Grimaldi; you won’t be disappointed.  Fittingly,”pizza pros from around the world will descend on Midtown West to attend seminars on pizza shop marketing, take lessons on perfecting and replicating the perfect dough from Tom Lehmann (aka the Dough Doctor), and, most importantly, vie for a spot on the illustrious U.S. Pizza Team.”

The winner will secure a spot in the final pizza spin-off in Paris.  How exciting!

When:March 11 : 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Price:$40

http://www.newyorkpizzashow.com/

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Neighborhood: Midtown West

655 W. 34th St.

New York, NY 10001

212-216-5000

 

 

 

$5 Drinks! February 27, 2008

www.encounterlax.com

We all know that you can’t really get a drink in New York City for 5 bucks, at least not the large drink. Now you can actually, The Press Box is offering martini and frozen drinks for only $5 -the large ones too. Pop in any weekday from 5pm to 7pm and enjoy.

Midtown East

932 Second Ave.

212-317-1826

www.syrupsystems.com