I can not vouche for this since I haven't been yet, but I found this clipping in Village Voice for Manhattan Bistro. Since by scanner is being funky (grrr) I'll just type out the DEAL STEAL (this is my new tag for things that aren't 100% free, but still rock):

Manhattan Bistro
HAPPY HOUR EVERY NIGHT
M-F: 5 - 10 PM
S-S: 7 - 10 PM
Half Price Drinks
Selection of FREE APPETIZERS
129 Spring Street
212.966.3459

Half price drinks with free nibbles, till 10? Um, why not?

Yelp reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/manhattan-bistro-new-york

So, what did you miss last night? Let me tell you.

You missed a talented guy singing.

You missed having a glass of wine with me.

You missed the hot flamenco dancer.

You missed getting lost in a crowd of cool people.

You missed the ravishingly delicious complimentary appetizers.


You missed tasting the mouth-watering Rioja wine.

And you missed meeting some of my friends.

Uh, maybe you should make it out next time. Thank you, Thrillist!

Pictures by NYC photographer Kate Miltner

From www.gothamist.com:

"Alpha Fusion is offering a complimentary sake tasting courtesy of Gekkeikan on Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m."

My note: This happens June 5, 2009

Alpha Fusion
365 W. 34 ST., NY, NY 10001
212.279.8887

Saw this originally on http://www.villagevoice.com/, but http://www.onlytheblogknowsbrooklyn.typepad.com/ had the reaaaal lowdown.

Are you the Big Easy's Facebook Fan?

Real Quick: Free Mojitos will be served for two hours tonight, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Nonna Restaurant.

Thank you, Gothamist.

What would you do for wine on a Wednesday?

A friend just tipped me off to Wednesdays at Bistrouge, what she call's an "adorable" spot.

It's a cheap (price, not quality!) wine tasting; essentially $14 gets you FOUR glasses of wine. And free olives. And bread.

Just don't dump the bread into your purse.

Bistrouge
http://www.bistrouge.com/
Call for details: (212) 677 - 2200
432 E 13th Street (between First Avenue and Avenue A)
New York, NY, 10009

Too bad yesterday was Wednesday - but now you can plan ahead. Send out the enmass email!

Move over, Fleet Week - Internet Week is upon us! So Instead of sailors flooding our bars and fucking NY women, that means GEEKS will be flooding our bars, and fucking NY women!

Or, something like that.

Here's three free events (that don't require an exclusive invitation) with drinks that you can crash. Be sure to RSVP if you need to RSVP, because killing that line just to get rejected hurts.

Party by: SoundCTRL
A Celebration Of New York's Musicand Technology Community
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC
76 Mercer Street between Spring and Broome St.New York, NY 10012
http://www.rockannex.com
For more info: Please visit http://www.soundctrl.com
Event Format:
6:30-7:30 PM Doors, Cocktails
7:30-8:30 PM Speakers
8:30-10:00 PM Reception, Cocktails
RSVP: http://schedule.internetweekny.com/event/a6f8a4dea4fe903603b68c0d15748fb1

Party by: THRILLIST
The Internet is Out of Control!
Thursday June 4th, 2009
8:00PM- 11:00PM
M2 Ultra Lounge- 530 W 28th Street (b/t 10th & 11th)
Starring Dos Equis, Trojan,& WB's "The Hangover"
RSVP here: http://www.thrillist.com/internets

Party by: Drinks4Startups Internet Week Startup Mixer 2009
When: Tuesday, June 2nd, starting 6 pm
Networking party for New York web startups in celebration of Internet Week.
Hosted by Web2NewYork, Web2Fem, Girls In Tech, CenterNetworks and others.
Drink vouchers provided by Dynamic Network Services Incorporated.
Where: Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street between Delancey & Rivington, New York,
No presentations, just drinks + networking.
RSVP: http://drinks4startups.com/rsvp.php?select_events=32&submit=RSVP

If I could pick a magazine to work for, hands down I'd go with NYLON. The original indiegirl magazine, they're always interesting, relevant, and edgy.

Also, they're letting everyone download a summer playlist for free! All these artists are featured in their current issue. Go grab it!

Note the Gayblades have a song you can download (earlier post told you about a past free concert hosted by Nylon Guys).

This is your New Summer Playlist:

ANJULIE - Boom
CRYSTAL ANTLERS - Andrew
GAY BLADES - O Shot
HEARTS REVOLUTION - UltraviolenceLa
ROUX - In For The Kill
LISSY TRULLIE - Self Taught Learner
LITTLE BOOTS - Meddle (Ebola Remix)MAPEI - Public Enemy
OF MONTREAL - For Our Elegant Caste
PASSION PIT - I've Got Your Number
PHOENIX - 1901
PLASTISCINES - Barcelona
SANTIGOLD - LES Artistes
SPINNERETTE - Ghetto Love
STARDEATH AND WHITEDWARFS - I Can't Get Away
SUCKERS - It Gets Your Body Movin'
THE HORRORS - Sea Within a Sea
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART - The Tenure Itch
THE SOFT PACK - Bright Side
THUNDERHEIST - Jerk It
TINY MASTERS OF TODAY - Skeletons
WHITE LIES - Death (Crystal Castles Remix)

Download here: http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=3019

Offer expires AUGUST 31, 2009.

Via www.winedanddined.com:

"Free California pinot noir tasting at East Village Wine & Liquors – They’re pourin’ free wine for 3 hours today. 6-9pm; 183 Stanton."

I'm doing something else, but in case you want to stop by after work, there you have it.

In levels of open bar, one hour isn't all the great. They're actually dime a dozen and almost not worth the trip. But in this case, Beauty Bar in Brooklyn is OPENING, and since the BB in Union Square is so cool, I thought I'd let you all know anyway.

Don't say I'm not good to you.

I used to work at Ruby Tuesdays, and they pride themselves on being the "fatty" American dining chain. That's right - get more calories per square inch of food than Applebees or TGI Fridays at good ole RT. And now you can get twice as fat for the price of one.

Print this image, recession readers. Expires June 2!

Free glass of wine with dinner? Check.
Free appetizer? Check.
Free dessert? Check.

Budget Travel Magazine has a downloadable coupons that gets you deals across the city. Of course the New York list of deals dominates, but there are deals for other cities too! So national readers, click the link at the bottom of the post.

Here's the New York Deal list:

Aroma Kitchen & Winebar
36 East 4th Street, New York
aromanyc.com
What you get with our coupon:
• Complimentary featured dessert, selected by the chef, with a main course order.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/375-0100.

Ciao Bella Gelato Bar
Grand Central Station
Lower Level Food Court
42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, New York
ciaobellagelato.com
212/867-5311
What you get with our coupon:
• Free bambini with purchase of a pre-packed pint.
Download the coupon (PDF).

Darbar
152 East 46th Street, New York
darbarny.com
What you get with our coupon:
• Free glass of wine with dinner.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/681-4500.

Double Crown
316 Bowery, New York
doublecrown-nyc.com
What you get with our coupon:
• Complimentary Hawker-style snacks.
(Note: Available with the purchase of one menu item or drink.)
Download the coupon (PDF).Make your reservation now by calling 212/254-0350.

Felidia
243 East 58th Street, New York
felidia-nyc.com
What you get with our coupon:
• A free dessert and glass of Bastianich wine for diners of Felidia that order a three course meal for lunch or dinner.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/758-1479.

Kyotofu
705 9th Avenue, New York
kyotofu-nyc.com
What you get with our coupon:
• 15 percent off meals after 8:00 p.m, excluding Fridays and Saturdays.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/974-6012.

L'Artusi
228 West 10th Street, New York
lartusi.com
What you get with our coupon:
• Free dessert with dinner from Sunday to Wednesday.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/255-5757.

La Superior
295 Berry Street, Brooklyn
lasuperiornyc.com
What you get with our coupon:
• Free agua fresca with a minimum order of $10 at lunch.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 718/388-5988.

La Fonda Del Sol
MetLife Building
44th Street and Vanderbuilt Avenue, New York
patinagroup.com
What you get with our coupon:
• 10 percent off all meals.
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/867-6767.

Madam Geneva
4 Bleecker Street, New York
madamgeneva-nyc.com
212/254-0350
What you get with our coupon:• Complimentary gin and jam cocktail. (Note: Available with the purchase of one menu item or drink.)
Download the coupon (PDF).

The Monday Room
210 Elizabeth Street, New York
themondayroom.com
What you get with our coupon:
• Complimentary wine flight (for up to two people) prepared by the sommelier. (Note: Available with the purchase of one menu item or drink.)
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/343-7011.

Obika Mozzarella Bar
590 Madison Avenue, New York
obika.it
212/355-2217
What you get with our coupon:
• Free dessert after any meal between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Download the coupon (PDF).

Public210
Elizabeth Street, New York
public-nyc.com
What you get with our coupon:
• A glass of champagne for all guests upon arrival. (Note: Available with the purchase of one menu item or drink.)
Download the coupon (PDF).
Make your reservation now by calling 212/343-7011.


Link to article, and for other states/cities: http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2009/05/08/AR2009050802711.html

Tonight I'm doing laundry, cleaning my bedroom and bleaching my bathroom, but that doesn't mean you can't drunk after work - for free.

Old men who read my blog (creepy) rejoice! Free Viagra. Thank you, Urban Daddy, for sharing:

SUNDAY STIMULUS
Free Viagra Courtesy of Pfizer

No, this isn't spam and don't say big pharma never did anything for you. Any recent pink-slip recipients taking Viagra can get a free year's supply, courtesy of the bedroom-friendly pill pushers at Pfizer. Finally, a stimulus we can get behind.

411:
Pfizer, 866-706-2400 to apply

for those of you who missed the RSVP to the Thrillist event, look what I found: a different two hour open bar! I've never been here before (to my knowledge) and it looks like a nice lounge. So stop crying, and hurry up and RSVP to this 2-hour free open bar at M1-5!

http://www.m1-5.com/

May 20
6-8 pm
52 Walker Street
RSVP: jeff@theavidgroupnyc.com

Just got this invite over Facebook!

Head over to Bloomingdale's TOMORROW for what looks like an awesome time, sponsored by NYLON Guys, a hip magazine designed for, obviously, men.

No need to RSVP, just show up with all your awesome, party-crashing friends.

The Gay Blades
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Bloomingdale's 59th Street
New York, NY
Email: thegayblades@gmail.com

Description: (I didn't write this, this is the actual Facebook event description) FREE BOOZE! FREE FOOD!! AND US!!! WHAT THE FUCK!!!! THEN WE HEAD TO THE UK!!!! WE GO ON AT 6 SHARP!!!

Not sure I'll be there, but only because tomorrow is a busy day for me. XO lovers!

MUST RSVP BY TOMORROW! This is a kikc-ass location, and free Red Stripe! Woohoo!

RSVP: http://www.thrillist.com/Reggae

Jam'n In The Sky
Wednesday May 20th, 2009
7:00PM- 10:00PM
The Hudson Terrace- 621 46th street
(b/t 11th & 12th)

Starring JetBlue, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Red Stripe Beer, Myers's Rum & Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.

Come rock out on our rooftop with Red Stripe, Myers’s Rum, and a guy who knows a guy who knows Ziggy Marley!

Guest performance by Mojo Morgan from Morgan Heritage. Performing songs from his solo debut "Got Mojo?"

Also featuring a live performance by an allstar reggae ensemble led by Kevin Bachelor and Cedric IM Brooks of the legendary Skatalites.

Thanks for your continued interest in free booze and rollicking good times.Must be 21+ to attend. Please drink responsibly.

Wow - nice list of free stuff! Thanks Jake! Lovin' the internets today.

List of Free Shiz via GIZMODO post:

• Panera Bread Samples of Sandwiches, Bakery and Beverages for $0 (valid only on May 7, all day. At Panera locations only).
• Dark Chocolate Rasberry Almond True Delights Sample for $0.
• 2-Pc Grilled Chicken, 2-Individual Sides and a Biscuit Meal from KFC for $0 (must print coupon by today - coupon valid through 5/19).
• Subscription to Macworld for $0.• Skoal Mud Jug Spitoon for $0 (first 150,000 to sign-up).
• Belkin 3-Pack TuneTie Headset and Headphone Cord for $0 (normally $19.99 - valid today only).
• 8x10 Photo Print from Walgreens (use coupon code MOTHER - valid today only).
• "Story" by Great Northern MP3 Download for $0.• "No More" by Boaz MP3 Download for $0.
• "Somebody's Watching Me" MP3 Remake from Geico for $0.• Scrubbing Bubbles Gift Pack for $0 (first $3,000 to respond).
• John Freida Shampoo and Conditioner Liquid Shine for $0.
• Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants Sample for $0.
• 2 Music Downloads from Clif Bar for $0.• Children's Book by Campfire McSquash download for $0.

Yah Yah Yah!

More free Kentucky GRILLED Chicken - this time a coupon, promoted by Oprah. You have to download some coupon thing, and you got to download it by 10 p.m. TONIGHT

Download here: http://www.unthinkfc.com/

Do it.

Today I bring you word about Groupon.

In their own verbage:
Groupon = "Group" + "Coupon"

“Groupon features an unbeatable daily deal on the best stuff to do in your city. But here's the catch - you only get the deal if a certain number of people join. Businesses offer Groupon great prices because we guarantee volume.”

Each day they feature something cool to do at a huge discount, BUT you + everyone else only get the discount if enough people join that day. Every day there’s a new Groupon.

More or less they are a hybrid of www.restaurants.com – they offer coupons with certain limitations, but at a steep discount.

Today’s special is a $50 voucher for just $20 (60% savings) to Le Périgord at 405 E 52nd St. in Midtown East.

Go online and get the daily Groupon (targeted directly at NYC) right in your inbox!

Website: http://groupon.thepoint.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/groupon

EASY GIFTCARD ALERT.

Those who brought you www.coovents.com are launching a new website soon and want your feedback on "how to find events online." They'll trade you a $10 gift card for a half hour of your time on the phone.

Just did it. I joked that my advice deserved two gift cards. He didn't agree. Nice guy.

Click link to sign up: http://hapnin.wufoo.com/forms/z7x4m1/

Can you say: Freeeeeee moneymoneymoney!

Today, Word of Mouth Marketing (so amazing it has it's own association) brings you this lovely by appointment-only free facial promotion from Origins!

Basically, call your local Origin's store and ask them to schedule you a free "Get Glowing" facial. The facial takes about 30 minutes, plus they send you home with a free personalized sample skin product!

I made my appointment for Noon, May 21, at the Flatiron store. (They even let me book a friend.)

Here are the NYC based stores you can call for your own free appointment:

Grand Central
75 Grand Central Terminal
New York, NY 10017 (Retail)
Distance: 1.10 miles (1.77 km)
Currently closed. Re-opening in May.
View Map
Get Directions

Upper West Side
2327 Broadway
New York, NY 10024 (Retail)
212-769-0970
Distance: 1.55 miles (2.49 km)
Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 11am-7pm
View Map
Get Directions

Flatiron
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010 (Retail)
212-677-9100
Distance: 1.75 miles (2.82 km)
Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. 12pm-6pm
View Map
Get Directions

Soho
402 West Broadway
New York, NY 10012 (Retail)
212-219-9764
Distance: 2.99 miles (4.81 km)
Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 11am-7pm
View Map
Get Directions

BTW, this is not exclusive to NYC. Go to www.origins.com and find your local store, and ask about the promotion!

View the invitation here: http://www.origins.com/minifacial/?cm_mmc=Conde+Nast-_-5/5+Allure+Experts-_-html-_-Dedicated+Email+Blast

What can I say about Alan Danzis? For starters, when he bowls, he believes that hopping up an down will get AT LEAST one more pin to drop. I'm way better than him at flip cup. And yes, many people have a sneaking suspicion that he harbours a crush on my pet guinea pig.

But joking aside, in the land of all things geek, Alan reigns supreme. He regulary gives top-of-the-line PR counsel (straight from his heart) to some of the biggests brands in tech. This is good for you, and for me, because Alan penned us a lovely blog post on how to spend your recession-dollars when it comes to ELECTRONICS...

Just because the economy’s bad, and your job may be in trouble, doesn’t mean spending $2200 on a 1080p HDTV set is a stupid decision. I mean, if you’re all about the staycations, it’s a GREAT decision. Dropping $100+ on an HDMI cable to go from your cable box to your HD set, is however.

With that in mind, here are a couple ways you can still enjoy premium home theater and consumer electronics at home, while safeguarding your hard-earned cash during this economy:

• Bargain hunt for cheap, but still quality audio and cables at sites like Monoprice. While I can’t vouch for the true worth of things like Monster Cable, I can, however, say that I have tons of expensive home theater equipment at home (I watch a lot of TV AND play lots of video games AND I'm single everyone!) that runs with $6 HDMI and optical cables, and I think it all sounds and looks incredible.


• Used video games and movies usually look and work fine. I’ve bought tons of the years and have never gotten a dud. Plus, the way things turn around these days, you can be buying a used video game for $20 that cost $50 only a few months earlier. So use your hard earned money to buy DLC to extend the live of the game.


• Get a smart surge protector. I don’t have one just yet, but plan to soon. Almost all consumer electronics suck off power even when turned off—apparently, the Playstation 3 is the worst. Why waste power when you’re not even enjoying your geeky doodads? Smart surge protectors like this one will completely turn off your electronics when not in use.

Have any other ideas on how to enjoy HT and other geeky goodness during the economy? Tweet @adanzis.

Thanks Alan! And for all those curious ladies, check out Alan's ZINGLE post: http://www.ihavezlatathoughts.com/2009/04/mingle-with-todays-zingle_30.html

What a perfect email to open on a Monday: Free Pizza and Snapple ALL this week!

"The Best Stuff on Earth is thanking New York fans by giving away free samples of the Better Stuff – a new formula, reduced calories and packaging that promotes its blend of green and black tea leaves.




This week, Snapple will provide 5,000 FREE slices of pizza and 150,000 bottles of its Better Stuff.

Here’s where to get your free "Snapple and a Slice" beginning each day at 11 a.m.:

• Monday, May 4: Spinelli Pizza, 425 Seventh Ave. (b/n 33rd and 34th Streets)
• Tuesday, May 5: Famous Joe's Pizza, 7 Carmine St. (b/n Bleecker St. and Sixth Ave.)
• Wednesday, May 6: Silver Spoon Diner, 58-21 Junction Blvd., Queens
• Thursday, May 7: My Little Pizza, 114 Court St. (b/n Atlantic Ave. and State St.), Brooklyn
• Friday, May 8: Mezza Lunna Pizza, 98 Eighth Ave. (at 15th St.)

In addition, more than 30 other locations will be distributing free Snapple, including a sampling station on Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets on May 4, 7 and 8."

Full disclosure - I work for the PR agency behind this promotion. But that doesn't make it any less free, delicious or AMAZING!