Get the limes and salt ready, for National Margarita Day. The margarita, a cocktail made of tequila, triple sec and limes (sometimes lemons), is served in a cocktail glass with a salt rim. Several restaurants and bars, both in Mexico and in the USA claim to have invented the ever-popular drink. No matter. The message of National Margarita Day is clear — … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day Deals & Discounts
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National Margarita Day: Where to Celebrate in NYC
National Margarita Day is Monday, Feb. 22. Make reservations now to celebrate at one of these popular neighborhood Mexican restaurants, taquerias and cantinas in NYC. All of them offer great Margaritas year-round in your choice of frozen or on the rocks, with or without a salted rim, flavored or not. These family-owned and locally-owned restaurants offer special … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day: Where to Celebrate in NYC
Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration
Hudson River Park is calling it the UnGala, since it's virtual, but it still has a long list of celebrity participants, an auction, and some family-friendly fun and games. It's FREE to attend, but since this is a fund-raiser to support park programs, including the fabulous new Pier 26 Eco-Park, you are encouraged to donate. Participating celebrities include David … [Read more...] about Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration
NYC Streets Closed for Outdoor Dining
NYC is shutting down 22 streets to use as outdoor dining space on weekends, starting this weekend, to help support struggling restaurants and bars. There's at least one closed street in each borough, including in Chinatown, the Theater District and along Arthur Ave. in the Bronx. Another dozen or more corridors are expected to be added by mid-July. The closures are … [Read more...] about NYC Streets Closed for Outdoor Dining
NYC Phase Three Re-Opening Guide
Indoor dining and drinking is off the table as NYC re-opens under Phase Three rules on Monday, July 6th, even as personal care services such as haircuts, manicures, massages and tatoos re-open. NYC Parks is reopening dog runs, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, handball courts and bocce courts. However, organized team sports and group play remain high-risk … [Read more...] about NYC Phase Three Re-Opening Guide
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo today with FREE delivery of Mexican meals, FREE playlist of fiesta favorites, FREE instructions on how to make festive paper banners, a FREE recipe for a spicy pineapple Margarita, and more. Let's start by encouraging you to order your South-of-the-Border favorites from your local family-owned restaurants struggling to survive in these stressful … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Rockefeller Center Virtual Happy Hour Art Party
Join the Rockefeller Center Virtual Happy Hour Art Party featuring a NYC artist who will turn photos you submit into artwork while you watch, and send you a digital copy, all FREE. It's a new event each Friday from 5pm to 6m with illustrator Angelicaa Hicks, to help us cope with being shut in, and end the virtual work week with some virtual fun.. Rockefeller Center has a … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center Virtual Happy Hour Art Party
5 Best All You Can Eat Sushi Deals in NYC
Sushi is one of NYC's most popular dining choices, and you can enjoy sushi on the cheap at one of these affordable all-you-can-eat deals. We've got you covered, chopsticks and wasabi included, Japanese beer or sake extra. NYC all-you-can-eat sushi deals are not Las Vegas-style bottomless buffets. Most restaurants have a requirement to protect them from greedy diners … [Read more...] about 5 Best All You Can Eat Sushi Deals in NYC
Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but in here it's so delightful at these NYC rooftop bars where you can soak up skyline views and stay warm via tempered glass walls, roofs, space heaters, cozy blankets, even private igloos. Go early enough to enjoy the sunset, and be prepared for cocktail prices that are lofty, too, around $15 each, or more. It's a good idea to call … [Read more...] about Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather
Best NYC Halloween Events for Families
NYC has some of the best Halloween events on the planet for ghouls and goblins of all ages, especially kids. Here's the ultimate NYC Halloween guide for family-friendly events. It's not too soon to get your tickets for popular events, especially those on one day only, like the crypt crawl at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, before they sell out. See Also Best NYC … [Read more...] about Best NYC Halloween Events for Families