Going out is simultaneously the best and worst way to distract yourself from life’s problems. Yes, drinking is fun and awesome, but it can also be stressful and expensive as hell. Sometimes you go out with friends who are complete dicks and you end up pissing off the bartender. Sometimes

I attended my office holiday party last week– at a bar, at 2pm, glad to leave work 3 hours early. I work in a business casual environment, and– as I mentioned before– am not close friends with anyone in my office. In fact, I’m 89% sure that they all think

Open bars are the adult equivalent of being a kid in a candy store -albeit a boozy, occasionally overcrowded candy store. But, after you maneuver your way through the fray, and finally get your hands on an ice-cold free drink (maybe two if you double-fist it to optimize the open

Start the Halloween horror-show early with a screening of the classic, scream-inducing Psycho at Clearview Cinemas on Thursday. For the “cheap-by-NYC-standards” ticket price of $7.50, you’ll get more than a simple night at the movies. The 7PM and 9:30PM showings will be hosted by ever-witty Queen about town, Hedda Lettuce, who’s

It’s no secret that live music and booze are two of my besties.  But make it FREE live music and FREE booze and we’re talking BFF status, and maybe even one of those rad heart necklaces to prove it. Tonight,  The Shop is offering up those things and more just

If you’re in Union Square tomorrow night and feel a sudden wave of depression from looking at the newly opened TGI Fridays, seek refuge at Brooklyn Industries. They’re hosting Indie Music Nights on Thursday nights, with free live music from yet-to-be-announced bands, Absolut vodka cocktails and chips and salsa from

Things that are very New York: accepting your bike as a piece of furniture, having an easier time finding a taco at 3am than computer parts during normal business hours, and making up for your lack of yard with an awesome roof top. And it’s late spring, so it’s time