Review: Little Town NYC

The Breakdown:

Location: 118 East 15th Street

Cuisine: American with a local flair

Items: 3 Drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 sandwiches

Cost: $82 (With 20% tip)

Best Dish: You simply have to try the wings, and if sauce isn’t your thing then opt for the clam strips, you won’t be disappointed

Overall:  This place is great for a night out and a quick bite with friends. It can be a date spot but not for a first date, it can get a bit noisy. Read more

Review: Pop Pub

The Breakdown

Location: 83 University Pl (between 11th St & 12th St) Manhattan, NY 10003 (212) 477-7574

Items:  4 small plate items, 2 pints, 1 liter

Cost: $90  (with 20% gratuity)

Best Dish: The pop burgers were awesome (as expected), loved the fried calamari!

Overall: A relaxed space with a laid back vibe, think lounging on a friend’s roof top or patio…but indoors with cooler decor. Read more

Wine and Spirits Magazine Top of the List Tasting

Jonesing for a new wine to go with dinner? You were sure to find it, and a few more, at Tuesday’s ultimate wine event hosted by Wine and Spirits magazine (the primer for enthusiasts and professionals alike.) Read more

Serving the People at the NYC Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit

The energy was palpable at the 12th Annual NYC Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit at the Metropolitan Pavillion on Friday. Every year, Project by Project, a national volunteer organization partners with a different non-profit and builds a campaign focused on fundraising (the Plate by Plate benefit), community outreach and public awareness. This year, the proceeds went to support its 2010 partner, Hamilton-Madison House, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing health and social programs to the Asian immigrant community in NYC. Read more

Toasts and Tastings with Shecky’s

The bar was set high as Shecky’s rolled out their first  event at the Altman Building this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Shecky’s is best known for Girls Night Out – their fabulous shopping and beauty events held throughout the year in all major cities including LA, Miami and DC. Sadly, we have to report they missed the mark this time around even though there were some great finds. Read more

NYC Guide to Wining and Dining for Less!

598,000 jobs were cut during the month of January in the United States, with more layoffs expected to follow over the next few months. The Labor Department announced unemployment rates  rose to 7.6%, making it the highest level in 16 years. While your funds may be low, you can still enjoy a wonderful evening out on the town with friends and family. Many restaurants are now catering to the needs of consumers who struggle to make ends meet.

Below is a guide to Wining and Dining in NYC for cheap.

NYC Recession Wining & Dining Guide (PDF)