“Wine Down” has been throwing some great monthly wine tasting parties at Astra, Charlie Palmer’s event space in Midtown (979 3rd Ave b/t 58th and 59th). The good times return on Columbus Day (Monday, Oct 12th) from 6-9pm. In the spirit of the holiday, the theme is “Made in the USA!”  featuring the classic and emerging wine regions of America. Wine [...]

We hear that Superdive (200 Avenue A b/t 12th and 13th) is launching AYCD Champagne Tuesdays where $20 will get you all the bubbly you can drink. If that’s not cool enough, a little dude in a pirate outfit will be sabering open the champagne bottles for ya. Has the whole keg service idea already [...]

Just saw on the NYCSidewalker blog that until midnight tonight, you can get regular or sicilian slices and cans of Pepsi for just 45 cents at the 7 Ray’s Pizza locations around the city and the location in Westbury, Long Island.

We knew you could find great values in the East Village, but this is insane. We just read that parties of 4 or more at Mr. C’s Italian Trattoria (102 Ave. C @ 7th St.) get a bottle of their Montepulciano for just a penny! This Yelp’er stumbled upon the deal the other day and gave [...]

During NY Craft Beer Week, Andy and I were most anticipating the Brooklyn Brewery Dinner at Per Se, a “Zagat Presents,” seven course feast created by Per Se Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Benno and paired with some true Brooklyn Brewery gems (including the much talked about “Bacon Beer”). The recent news that Chef Benno would be [...]

It’s a perfect Fall day to walk around the East Village and drink lots of free wine. Thrillist has put together a great tour of wine shops and bars that are offering free tastings today. Start at Union Square Wines (4th Ave @ 13th St.), where from 2-5pm, they are offering nearly three dozen pours from [...]

More than 40 local restaurants are participating in Edible’s 1st Annual Eat – Drink - Local Week that kicks off Sunday. Restaurants will be showcasing local food and drink–as a prix fixe, a special entrée, a dessert, or a pairing with a wine, beer, or spirit made in New York State. At the end of the week, they will [...]

The Bon Appetit Supper Club & Cafe has been providing the ultimate NYC lunch break all week. Today is the last day of the pop-up cafe with cooking demos by Richard Blais and Nate Appelman at 1 and 1:30pm, respectively. From Sept. 30th through October 4th, Epicurious Entertains NYC with daytime demonstrations and celebrity chef dinners in its pop-up space [...]

Here’s some news, info, deals and tidbits from around the bar and restaurant scene:
There’s a new LaFrieda burger in town and it’s being served at a chowder bar. Jeff & Zach Chodorow’s Beach Burger took the prize at this year’s 3rd Annual Hamptons Burger Bloodbath with a LaFrieda blend of extra brisket, American cheese, spicy pickles [...]

Just saw a tweet from @PeraNYC about complimentary wine and mediterranean meatballs for Facebook fans through September 30th.

Per Eater’s Dealfeed, we learned this morning that Bar Blanc Bistro has launched a new Monday night special. For $18, you get a bowl of mussels, fries and a draft beer. There are 4 different types of mussels to choose from, including Classic (white wine, shallots, garlic butter, herbs), Smoked Sausage (roasted red onions, beer), [...]

We love Twitter and Facebook promos like this one from Southern Hospitality. It sounds similar to a very successful strategy recently pulled off by T.G.I. Friday’s (I know, we wish Friday’s wasn’t coming to Union Square, too, but we have to admit this idea was genius). Friday’s created a fictional Facebook fan named “Woody.” To [...]

As we’ve previously mentioned, we scored some bottles of Mollydooker 2008 Two Left Feet at a great price a couple of weeks ago. We love Mollydooker wines and we love the husband and wife team behind Mollydooker, Sarah and Sparky, who we met at a wine dinner a while back. Mollydooker is an Aussie term for [...]

Pizza and beer are a great match. Co. pizza and Sixpoint beer are a match made in heaven. As a great man once said, “Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well [...]

Some of the West Village’s best restaurants are cookin’ to support West Village public schools this Sunday, September 20th from 12-4pm. There are several different tasting packages, allowing you to taste as much or as little as you’d like. There’s also special offers for AMEX cardholders — purchase 10 tastes for $20 (20% discount) -or- [...]