Earlier this week, Laura (thoughts in italics) and I were lucky enough to visit West 3rd Common (full disclosure: we were invited to dine there. We are ethical bloggers!). West 3rd Common is owned by the same person who runs Common Ground, which our guest writer, Jenni, reviewed last week, and it just opened this [...]

Guest Post by Jenni Maier, Editor of the Post Grad Blog
Every once in awhile I find such a great deal that I feel the need to share it with everyone. I recently discovered Common Ground Bar in the East Village. The cozy and somewhat dark bar offers such a phenomenal happy hour special that you’ll [...]

It is the most wonderful time of the (every four) years - the Winter Olympics are finally here! Upper East Side Bar Southern Hospitality is celebrating the kick-off to the games with free Miller Lite tonight from 6-7 p.m.  Throughout the games, they also have specials like 4 Jager Bombs for $25 whenever the games are [...]

We’re starting to close out our guide to single events around Valentine’s Day weekend, and I was alerted tothis event hosted by Save the Date(ing) and JackRabbit Sports.  On Sunday starting at noon, there will be a singles 5K, called Love Cubed, along the Hudson River.  Following the run, there will be an open bar, [...]

If you are still hoping to find that special someone this weekend, check out the Sunburnt Cow on Sunday.  This East Village eatery is offering a two hour open bar for $20.  Also included is an ice luge where you can indulge in some shots, and after things get a little hazy, you can participate [...]

Ladies, we’ve reported on Bar XII’s free open bar each Wednesday from 8-9pm (open to our gentlemen friends too, which is a plus), but we have a few other options for you to score free drinks.
Wednesdays seem to be a big Ladies Night for bars, and while many have great deals, we think the best [...]

Looking for something fun to do Saturday and Sunday that doesn’t scream “couples”?  Check out the Upper West Side’s Village Pourhouse.  They have two parties this weekend catered to singles that could be a good time.
On Saturday check out the Black Hearts Party, starting at 10 p.m.  Ladies, you’ll receive a rose with a number [...]

Don’t have a guy or girl for Valentine’s Day? Check out the Valentine’s Day Singles Ball at the Upper East Side’s Southern Hospitality on Saturday night. The party will feature a DJ and a 4 hour premium open bar from 10-2 a.m. for $45.  Not up for an open bar?  There will be specialty cocktail drinks [...]

A few weeks ago Laura and I were invited to the opening of the new Johnny Rockets up on 62nd and 1st. Always excited for an event, we attended with her roommate in toe, but we weren’t sure what to expect. Don’t get me wrong, I like Johnny Rockets, but when I’m on the boardwalk [...]

Think you can mix the best cocktail?  If so, check out Havana Central’s “Love Potion’s Cocktail Challenge” in honor of next month’s dreaded holiday.
Basically, the contest asks New Yorkers to create a cocktail using Bacardi Rum as the main spirit, which will be featured on the menu for the next month.  From there, 10 finalists [...]