This is the time of year when a lot of us resolve to eat healthier, drink less and save money.  For many, that means eating out and going to bars less frequently.  Restaurants and bars want you to break those resolutions asap and get back into your hedonistic eating, drinking and spending routines of yesteryear.  To [...]

A few months ago, as a test, we introduced a “Classic Steak House Dinner for Two” for only $90 (see the menu below). It’s been incredibly well-received, so we’ve continued to offer it every night of the week. We hope you will keep it in mind when you want to experience a great New York [...]

From NYC Recession Diary: “Just wanted to let you know about the buy one get one pasta deal at Lasagna Ristorante (785 9th Ave b/t 52nd and 53rd). They emailed me about it and I wanted to spread the word because i think it’s a fab deal! The link to the deal is here with all the [...]

The words “truffles” and “deal” are rarely uttered in the same sentence. But we got word last week that Upper East Italian resto Sandro’s (306 E. 81st St) is offering 20% off the entire check (including alcohol) 10pm-11:30pm Monday through Saturday. Coinciding with this 20% off special, Sandro’s has just received its first truffles of [...]

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 [...]

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), [...]

I know it may seem like nothing’s free anymore these days. Heck, we even have to pay to check a friggin’ bag on an airplane. Thankfully there are some bars and restaurants around the city that are still offering some quality snacks for free to their boozing patrons. Free food can range from something simple like peanuts or [...]

Not so fast for those who thought Beacon’s $10 3-Course Anniversary Dinner was the deal of the year. Brasserie (100 East 53rd b/t Park & Lex) may have it beat. Brasserie first opened in the Seagram Building in 1959 and in honor of its 50th Anniversary, the restaurant will be running some pretty insane specials. It all [...]

Just got word that The Palm is introducing a new weekday bar menu called “Prime Bites” at all 4 of its NYC locations on Monday (it’s already launched at the Tribeca location). The “Prime Time” Happy Hour goes from 5-7pm and then again from 9 til close. There are some great food deals to be [...]

Every night until 7pm, The Mermaid Inn is offering its version of a blue plate special: a Lobster Sandwich + Old Bay Fries and a Blue Point beer for just $20. But Mermaid’s not the only one with a great lobster deal these days. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, Macelleria is offering a 1 1/4 [...]

UPDATE: Take-out is OK for the 50% off sandwich special — Knave, a bar/coffeehouse/lounge in the Parker Meridien hotel (57th b/t 6th and 7th Ave), is offering 50% off their selection of sandwiches between 11am-3:30pm every day this week (no take-out). According to neighbor Burger Joint’s twitter feed, what this means is that you can [...]

8th Street Winecellar (W. 8th b/t 5th and 6th Ave) is offering half-priced sangria daily between 4-7pm through Labor Day. It’s where we typically grab a glass of wine before dinner at nearby Babbo.
Sora Lella (Spring b/t Hudson & Greenwich) is introducing Summer Wine Weekends with a selection of top Italian bottles going for near or below [...]

Here are a few more burger + beer specials we heard about this week:
Jerry’s Cafe (90 Chambers b/t Church & Broadway): $7.50 for a Bud Light and a Burger (thanks to commenter Amy for the tip — plus she writes “they have truffle fries that are to die for!”)
Paris Commune (99 Bank St at corner of [...]

We’ve been hearing great things about the creative dishes and spot-on execution of Chef Shaun Hergatt in his new flashy, opulent digs on the second floor of the Setai Hotel. We may have to take a trek down to the financial district one of these days to try out the new $30 3-Course Lunch Prix-Fixe with signature items that [...]