The growing art scene in Chelsea has organized itself into weekly FREE gallery shows that often include free wine and cheese, and always the chance to socialize and maybe even make a down payment on one of the artworks. Many smaller, independent galleries in Chelsea host free events for their new exhibitions or to celebrate an existing exhibition or artist. The free art gallery events in … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Art Gallery Events in Chelsea
The growing art scene in Chelsea has organized itself into weekly FREE gallery shows that often include free wine and cheese, and always the chance to socialize and maybe even make a down payment on one of the artworks. Many smaller, independent galleries in Chelsea now host free events for their new exhibitions or to celebrate an existing exhibition or artist. The free art gallery events in … [Read more...]
NYC cheap eats: Chock Full o’ Nuts all-day breakfast
The demise of Prime Burger, mid-Manhattan's classic and award-winning coffee shop -- because the building's new owner kicked them out -- is making us all feel nostalgic for the classic luncheonettes and burger joints that remain. Lucky for us, Chock Full o' Nuts has returned, with the first of several planned locations in Chelsea. And it's still a bargain. Check out the Breakfast Special, … [Read more...]
iHop to open in Limelight Marketplace, Flatiron/Chelsea
Need a pancake fix? There already are more than a half-dozen iHop restaurants open in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx, and another is about to be added, in the Flatiron/Chelsea neighborhood. The operators of Limelight Marketplace, in the former church on Sixth Avenue and 20th Street -- which became a hot nightclub and disco -- report a new iHop will be opening there. But there is no date … [Read more...]
Free Tuesday tours of High Line park in September, October
Now that the crush of summer tourists is heading home, there's room for the rest of us at the High Line, the wonderful elevated park along the Hudson River. Every Tuesday in September and October, volunteer docents from Friends of the High Line are leading FREE walking tours that explore the hidden gems of the High Line, and tell us tidbits of High Line history. The tours are an excellent way … [Read more...]
Best NYC happy hours: Hill Country BBQ
The best thing about happy hour at Hill Country BBQ is that you don't need to wear cowboy boots or talk in a Texas twang to enjoy it. Every day, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again 10 p.m. to closing, there are 2 for 1 PBR, $2 well shots, $5 well drinks, and $5 house margaritas. Hill Country also has meal deals, including all you can eat ribs or brisket on Mondays for $25, and a live band and karaoke on … [Read more...]
Best happy hour: Tequila Chitos in Chelsea
Family-owned Tequila Chitos is a Chelsea favorite, and not just for its traditional guacamole, prepared at your table. Its also got one of the best happy hours in town, with $3 frozen Margaritas, pina coladas and beers. There's also a free buffet of Mexican favs. The Tequila Chitos happy hour is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, at 358 West 23rd St., between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. … [Read more...]
NYC Free and Frugal iPhone iPad iTouch app
It may be the best $1.99 bargain on the planet. NYC Free and Frugal is the newest app for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch, just pubished and avialable for download on the iTunes store. NYC Free and Frugal information on more than 100 cheap eats and shopping, plus free museums, theater, street festivals and other attractions in all five boroughs -- Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten … [Read more...]
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