Posts by author Desiree Browne
Tip your bartender at least $1 per drink. Photo: Caro Scuro
New York business owners and workers consider foreign tourists notoriously bad tippers. To be fair, many tourists are visiting from countries that don’t expect substantial tipping. And face it, eating, drinking, traveling and getting beautiful in New York is already pretty expensive, even without the gratuity thrown in at the end. Although tipping can stretch » Read more
Go online in style for free in the New York Public Library's main reading room. Photo: Craig Dietrich
Most visitors to New York these days bring along a laptop or a smartphone, handy for checking emails, finding things to do, and calling home on Skype. The trouble is, using these devices can be pricey, considering what many hotels charge to use their Wi-Fi. But never fear, the Cheapos are here, with a list » Read more
Happy hours at any of these bars offer drink specials every night of the week. Photo: Vancity Allie
New Yorkers love their “happy hours,” that delightful window of time before dinner when many bars and restaurants drop their prices on wine, beer and cocktails in an attempt to lure in the post-work crowds. Happy hours can be found throughout New York on every work night, but we thought we’d highlight five of our » Read more
Carnegie Hall offers same-day discounted tickets. Photo: Cliff1066
With temperatures dropping in New York, free outdoor concerts are going into hibernation. No need to fear, however, as you can still land free or discounted tickets to world-class music throughout the city. Here’s a quick overview of where audiophiles can enjoy classical music on a shoestring budget: Carnegie Hall 881 7th Ave (at 57th » Read more
