$1 CHICKEN SATAY?! Yum.

The smaller version of Philippe is introducing a sweet cocktail menu and offering their signature chicken satays for one buck!

When: Noon to 5 pm on November 1, 2, & 3!

Philippe Express
469 Sixth Avenue
(between 11th &12th Streets)
West Village
212-929-8949


Happy birthday Philippe Express!

I can afford this even on Frutober!

Boston Market is offering the masses a dinner for a dollar - just print this coupon and take to your nearest Boston Market to redeem!

I found this via the skint yesterday. Been there lately? Check it out today (after you print this fab coupon, of course).

Hungover on Halloween? Taco Bell is giving away free tacos 6pm-midnight on October 31!

Got some time to kill during the day? Free hair treatment at Salon Ziba!

DETAILS

Complimentary L'ANZA Ultimate Treatment for hair
October 29 & 30, 2009
Noon until 6:30pm
By appointment only at 212 767 0577
No purchase/or other service necessary
Value of $25
Make your appointment today

www.salonziba.com
212.767.0577
200 W. 57th St.,
New York, NY

HAHAHA! I love this link that was passed onto me (he finds the greatest stuff, and I wish he would guest blog again!).

Want a FREE SNUGGIE? Of course you do. If you're unfamilair with Snuggie, it's a blanket with arms (you'll look like a bright monk.) Completely ridiculous looking, Snuggie has hit the world via a Snuggie storm. Every cool kid has one. It has even inspired national bar crawls.

GET YOUR FREE SNUGGIE WHILE IT'S HOT: http://dealzon.com/deals/get-a-snuggie-blanket-for-free-with-free-shipping


Since you'll now have a Snuggie, you should definately go to the bar crawl: http://www.snuggiepubcrawls.com/

HEY GLEEKS! Some of the cast of Glee are hitting up Borders!

DETAILS

When
Nov 3, 2009 5:30 pm (Tuesday)

Where
Borders - Columbus Circle
New York, NY

Description
Glee: The Music, Volume 1 is the first in a series of soundtracks that feature some of the music heard in the first season of the critically acclaimed series. GLEE has been heralded for its high-spirited musical numbers, incredibly talented cast and infectiously witty writing. The press continues to talk about what an important part the music in GLEE plays in making it such an outstanding show. Meet select cast members of Glee at Borders as they sign copies of the CD, Glee: The Music, Volume 1.

This sounds AWESOME! Mucho gracias to my coworker who passed this info along.

Need some pampering? Need some cupcakes? How about we throw in some champagne and free stuff, too?

Make a special appointment with Lancome and My Fashion Plate on November 5 during their special beauty event and you can have all of the above, my dearies.

RSVP Fast, because time slots will fill fast on something this cool.



SAVE THE DATE

LANCOME & MY FASHION PLATE INVITE YOU TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BEAUTY & FASHION WARDROBE

The fabulous event will be a pampering and indulgent experience that no fashion lover will want to miss. Guests will enjoy complimentary personal styling and wardrobe management tips from My Fashion Plate’s professional stylists, makeup consultation with Lancôme’s top beauty experts, and mingling with NYC’s most fashionable, all while sipping bubbling champagne and nibbling luscious cupcakes. Guests will also be treated to exclusive VIP gift bags full of Lancôme products, My Fashion Plate gifts, and other fun fashion and beauty related goodies.

WHAT:

Renowned top-tier beauty brand, Lancôme, and exclusive fashion destination, My Fashion Plate, are hosting an exciting fashion and beauty event for fashionistas and beauty mavens in NYC.

The event will be a pampering and indulgent experience that no fashion lover will want to miss. Guests will enjoy complimentary personal styling tips by My Fashion Plate’s professional stylists, makeup consultation with Lancôme’s top beauty experts, and mingling with NYC’s most fashionable, all while sipping bubbling champagne and nibbling luscious cupcakes.

WHO:
My Fashion Plate CEO and founder, Jessica Mandeville
My Fashion Plate professional stylistsLancôme beauty experts

WHEN:
Thursday, November 5, 2009
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE:
Lancôme The Boutique201 Columbus Avenue
(at 69th Street) New York, NY 10023

RSVP: [RSVP info UPDATED]
You are invited to attend the event as our guest.
Please RSVP as soon as possible to:

Lancôme The Boutique at 212.362.4858.

I love art receptions.

Interesting people, free flowing alcy and interesting art, guaranteed. Plus. this is a POP UP shop!

You'll find me there on November 5.

"Hard Time Mini Mall" Art Exhibition Reception

Join Red Truck Gallery as we spend November in New York City!

368 Broome St @ Mott Street
New York, NY, 10012

Opening Event: November 5th
6-10pm
Featuring Dark Horse Brewery's microbrews and special guests

For more info, contact rachel@redtruckgallery.com

Love hummus? (me!)

Love free samples? (meee!!!)

HUMMUS PLACE is having a GRAND OPENING of their 5th location in NYC featuring free tastings and cooking demonstrations on October 27, 2009 from 12pm-9pm!

Grand Opening Event
On Tuesday October 27, 2009, Hummus Place will be celebrating the Grand Opening of our latest location on Broadway with a day full of FREE tastings.

Stop in from open to closing (12pm-9pm) and enjoy a Free Hummus cooking demonstration (with yummy FREE SAMPLES) and an authentic Turkish coffee making demonstration (with yes, FREE SAMPLES). Everyone is invited to this all day event, so stop in!

Hummus Place
2608 Broadway
between 99th & 98th Sts
(212) 222-1554

You may have missed this today, but you've got Friday!

A friend of mine and I braved the crowds today and got our free custom fitted Thomas Pink white collared shirts. So excited! They will be fedexed to our doorsteps within ten days.

After we braved the line, we met with one of six tailors who measured us and wrote down our shirt preference. Men choose from three styles: classic, slim fit and evening. Women choose from two styles: classic and slim fit. My friend and I went for slimfit because it would look awesome tucked into a highwaisted skirt. (The classic would be great for everyday wear, including with jeans.)

Starting at 8am, line up and get your free fitted white shirt on Friday! Also, the cast members are supposed to make an appearance....

I think it's worth it. I mean, a $180 shirt for free? C'mon. Thanks USA Network! Hopefully White Collar doesn't suck.

Getting measured. Cute pink measuring tape, huh?


A display of people's choices.


The flier in case you need it again.

I saw this originally on the Skint and I'm officially FREAKING THE FUCK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right - BOGO entrees through Oct 27, in NYC only at TGI Fridays!

It's a good time for buy ones get ones this week - did you see the BOGO special at Lasagna Ristorante?

This was shared with me by a very special young lad.

Woohoo! Free drinks on Monday and Tuesday. Thanks Drambuie Den! RSVP STAT because these kick-ass events fill up fast.

--Journey to the Drambuie Den New York--

Sample complimentary cocktails and experience the adventurous spirit that made Drambuie® Liqueur a legend.

October 26th @ Touch
6:30-9:30

October 27th @ Kiss and Fly
6:30-9:30

RSVP: http://www.pursuitof1745.com/denrsvp/Default.aspx

Since my mother periodically sends me emails asking if I'm dead because I'm starving, I thought it was about time for a Frutober update.

All in all, the program is coming along nicely. Lets visit the hard stats everyone wants to know: HOW MUCH HAVE I SPENT?

Right now, I've spent a total of $40.26. We can separate that into a few clear buckets.

MCDONALDS
--A couple nights I've been starving after a night of freeloading off various open bars and events with friends. Where the hell does one eat on a frugal budget? At Fatty McFatterson, aka McDonalds, of course.

I've had two dinners there and spent a total of $7.25 on two Happy Meals. They did make me happy, in case you were wondering.

STILES FARMERS MARKET (and other fruit/veggie stands)
--Fresh fruit, veggies, etc. have been the bulk of my spending. I've spent $15.83 in the category. I love me some lettuce.

DRINKS (nonalcoholic)
--After a night of free drinking, one gets a little groggy in the morning. I've spent $7.25 on bottled beverages not because I really wanted to, but because it was the right thing to do.

OTHER
--We had a bake sale in the office so I spent $1 on something to eat. Yay.

Now, since I hate posts without images, here's some pictures of three meals I've eaten this month and their back story.

Bhavana made me this one day as a surprise. Like my mother, she fears I'm going to starve. It's lentils with potatoes and green beans. Spicy delishness. Also extremely convienent since I forgot to pack a lunch that day and I really didn't want to survive off the free tortilla chips someone gave me a few weeks ago.

I had some lettuce that was threatening to go bad, so I created this weird but delish salad. The usual salad suspects (onion, carrots, etc) were not in stock, so I threw together a boiled egg, celery, couscous and garlic with the greenleaf lettuce, and topped it with oil and balsamic vinegar.

This is a free dinner I snagged from a meeting leftovers. Not sure what the meeting was, but I made out like a freaking bandit. Thank you, faceless client and account team!

10 MORE DAYS TO GO! I wonder if I'll spend the full $75?

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Grab your free Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizza (Italy's top selling frozen pizza) and perhaps snag a photo (if you can get close/lucky enough) with Top Chef Fan Favorite Fabio Viviani! Hit this up on Tuesday!

Tuesday
4-7 p.m. at NYC’s Penn Station

For more info about Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizza: http://www.oetker.us/files/Dr_Oetker_MMR_10.7.pdf

CMJ Week!

Here's something you can do for free, brought to you by Gothamist and Brooklyn Based. And yes, there will be Triple 8 Vodka until they "run out." And there will be, uh, lots of bands!

Thursday, October 22, 2009
22nd at the Bell House
149 7th Street in Gowanus

*The show is FREE, and no CMJ badge is required.

RSVP right here

Details:
Doors @ 5 p.m.
6 p.m. Freelance Whales
7 p.m. Henry Wolfe
8 p.m. Robbers On High Street
9 p.m. Hawk And Dove
10 p.m. Small Black
11 p.m. Uninhabitable Mansions
12 a.m. Pomegranates

The night will also feature deejays! And food from the Red Hook ball field vendors, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and Asia Dog. PLUS the good people at have supplied us with enough booze to get you all drunk for free. So come on by, what happens in Gowanus stays in Gowanus.

Free drinks and tapas on Monday for two hours!

Not bad way to kick off the week. Via the http://www.eater.com/ dealfeed:

The Deal: In honor of signing a new 10 year lease at a space they once thought they were going to lose, the owners of Soho vet Cafe Noir are throwing a party. Free tapas and open bar from 6 - 8 PM, and two for one drinks specials after 8.

When: Monday, October 19th, 6 - close; 212-431-7910.

Cafe Noir
http://www.cafenoirny.com/
32 Grand St
New York, NY 10013-1655
(212) 431-7910

Drool...I wish more local restaurants did deals like this! BOGO Pasta Event @ Lasagna Ristorante. If it wasn't Frutober I'd totally hit this up.

DETAILS:
On Monday October 19th - Friday October 23rd, stop in and experience the other dishes they have to offer!

From 4pm-10pm, enjoy a 2 for 1 special on all pasta entrees!

Order up two delicious entrees and pay for only one on a selection of dishes including spicy penne ala vodka (reg. $12.95), spinach fettuccine which includes artichoke hearts, asparagus and fresh mozzarella in pink basil sauce (reg $13.95), mushroom ravioli sauteed with portabella mushrooms in truffle oil with roasted walnuts (reg $12.95), linguine with mixed seafood in friediablo or marinara sauce (reg $19.95) and many more!

FYI: Limit one free pasta per table

Full Menu: www.lasagnarestaurant.com

HELL’S KITCHEN
785 9th Avenue
(Bet. 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-956-1608

CHELSEA
196 8th Ave.
(Corner of 20th St.)
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-242-4551

Bring Your Mug to Work Day was yesterday!

Did you bring your mug to work?

No?

Want a mug to LEAVE at work?

Cool - I've got one for you! Details below.

But first, this lovely message from International Delight:

Nowadays, people are seeking the perfect coffeehouse cup of coffee without the cost. In fact, according to a recent survey of more than 500 people commissioned by International Delight and conducted by Braun Research, 63 percent of American coffee drinkers have made a conscious effort to brew at home due to the state of the economy (or in my case, skip Starbucks and crack open the FLAVIA machine in the office. Free coffee at work!).

However, cutting costs doesn't have to mean giving up your favorite coffeehouse concoction. To help people get the same gourmet flavor at home, International Delight is introducing CoffeeHouse Inspirations. Now, coffee-lovers can craft the perfect cup of coffee at home without skimping on taste or flavor. The new line is available in the three most popular coffeehouse flavors.

--Caramel Macchiato: Bold caramel flavor with notes of sweet cream (I tasted this and it was amazing!)
--White Chocolate Mocha: Rich white chocolate flavor in a luscious creamy blend
--Vanilla Latte: A decadent infusion of sweet vanilla flavor

When it comes to the environment, according to a survey conducted by Kelton Research, 67 percent of consumers who frequent coffee shops admit to discarding their used paper cups into a regular trash can – which contributes to a whopping 28 billion cups (100 million pounds of paper) every year that end up in landfills.

WIN A COFFEE PACK!
That’s why International Delight celebrated “Take Your Mug to Work Day” on October 15. Rather than stopping at your favorite coffee shop, we encourage you to brew your cup of joe at home or work – and enjoy it in a reusable mug or cup. Upload a photo of your “mug shot” on http://www.internationaldelight.com/ to enter to win a coffee prize pack.

WIN A NYC RECESSION DIARY SWAG BAG!
Details on this coming soon! Included in the SWAG BAG will be one of International Delight's coffee mugs! Sa-weeeeet!

You know you want this stuff! FYI, International Delight is a client of my PR agency.

STOP!

DON'T BUY THAT PUMPKIN!

You can get one for free (small donations to help a good cause accepted) on October 23 & 24!

Old Navy is bringing you an Urban Pumpkin Patch in NYC, what they call "The Quirkiest Patch This City Has Ever Seen."

It's all free, fun and family friendly. Get your pedi-cab hay ride!

Tell me more, Old Navy...

WHO: First-annual Old Navy Urban Pumpkin Patch plants itself smack in the middle of NYC to benefit the Food Bank For New York City.

WHAT: The Old Navy Urban Pumpkin Patch will have pumpkin picking, pumpkin decorating, pedi-cab hayrides and even a petting “zoo” … all with a fun “urban” twist.

Expert celebrity pumpkin carver, Hugh McMahon, will be on-site offering demonstrations and featuring the most elaborate pumpkin creations to ever hit New York City!

Donations will be accepted for the Food Bank For New York City, which has been around for 26 years as the city’s major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs. Learn how you can help at foodbanknyc.org.

WHERE: Meatpacking District Pedestrian Park (At the intersection of 9th Avenue, Gansevoort and Little West 12th Street)

WHEN:
Friday, October 23rd 9am - 6pm
Saturday, October 24th 10am – 6pm

Expert celebrity pumpkin carver Hugh McMahon's creations.

Jackson as a pumpkin.

Fairy tales and wine! And you can bring your kids!


Fairy Tale Art Exhibit Opens in Brooklyn Gallery

Fairy tales have a special place in our childhood memories. But did you know that these beloved stories were originally written for an adult audience?

Fairy Tales: From The Dark Wood to Happily Ever After is an art exhibit which explores this surprising duality. It presents a wide variety of visual responses to fairy tales — from children's book illustration to fine art; from fantasy to graphic novels.

The exhibit will be up through the holidays. Books and prints featuring art from the exhibit will also be available for sale.

Kris Waldherr Art and Words gallery
Fairy Tale Exhibit opens: Friday, October 23, 7 - 10 pm
1501 Newkirk Avenue, one block from the Q and B subway station
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
www.ArtandWords.com/events.html
347-406-5811.

Admission is free, children welcome. Refreshments will be served.

The participating artists:

Kristina Carroll http://www.kristinacarrollart.com/
Leela Corman www.LeelaCorman.com
Mary Louise Geering www.MaryLouiseGeering.com
Lisa Hunt http://www.lisahuntart.com/
Aram Kim http://www.aramkim.com/
Amy Saidens http://www.amysaidens.com/
Carisa Swenson http://www.carisaswenson.com/
Kris Waldherr http://www.kriswaldherr.com/
Karen Zuegner http://www.karenzuegner.com/


I wonder what Cinderella would be like drunk?

Lo -- another beauty discount website! Unlike others, this one only hearts Tuesdays, combined with beauty and group-buying power.

Say "Hello, Hello" to 25 Dollar Tuesdays. They explain themselves like this: "Our mission is to give you the chance to try out some great spas & great spa services without spending a fortune. And this gives the spa a chance to get you hooked!"

Tell me about it -- I'm panting from today's deal!

Today's Awesome Deal (Frutober is killing me, here. Would someone please purchase this for me as a gift? Thank you.):

Glam Girl Package at Beauty and Youth Spa
95 minutes (56% off - regularly $58.00)
Get ready to get glammed up this week!
The Glam Girl Package includes all of the following:
1 hour Manicure & Pedicure
15 min Reflexology
20 min Brazilian Bikni Wax

A Mani, Pedi, Reflexology and Brazilian wax for just $25?!!!!?!?!

WOW.

Go buy this [for me] NOW!

Bubbly, cupcakes and discounted shopping event at Banana Republic on Thurs. RSVP now!

The New Yorker and Banana Republic invite you to: A Decade on Fifth

A private event in honor of Banana Republic’s 10 Year Anniversary at Rockefeller Center

Shop the Fall 2009 Collection with bubbly, cupcakes, and music.Receive an exclusive gift bag* and 25% off your purchase of $100 or more.

Thursday, October 15, 2009
7 – 9 P.M.
626 Fifth Avenue (corner of 50th Street)
New York City

R.S.V.P. to 800.361.7738 and be automatically entered to win a $500 gift card
**Guests are welcome.

*While supplies last.
**Must be present atevent on 10/15 to win.Gift card rules apply.
Must be 21 to consume alcohol.

Spearheading the anti-Red Bull and Five Hour energy brigade is Mini Chill, a new two ounce elixir that promises to not only reduce stress, but also enhance concentration without a drowsy side effect or loss of energy.

Mini Chill is already in stores in the Village area and rumor has it, more sporadically around Manhattan.

And YES, there are free giveaways across the island this next week! So stop by and test out Minichill for yourself.

Check it:

Tuesday, Oct. 13 -- Thursday, Oct. 15
Union Square - 50 E 17th St
2 pm – 2:45 pm

Subway-14/Union Sq-L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6- E 14th St
3pm – 4 pm

Subway-23rd St-N,R,W- 2 W 23rd St
4:15 pm – 5 pm

Subway-23rd St-4,6- 98 E 23rd St
5:15 pm – 6 pm

Subway-6th Ave-L-531 6th Ave
TBD

REMINDER! I will be at the Broke Ass Stuart party tonight making balloon animals. Come support me and, of course, Stuart!

You will find me wandering about the party, tip jar in hand, making balloon animals for all you lovely party goers. Tell all your friends! Your enemies! Your coworkers! Your family! Your landlord! Your stalkers! My stalkers! Whoever!

Details:
Broke-Ass Stuart’s Fuck the Recession Party Thursday,
October 8 8:00 PM - until they run out OPEN BAR
Rebel (251 W 30th b/w 7th and 8th)
$5 at the door, $3 with RSVP
RSVP by clicking here

Live music will be provided by: Vicio, Thought, and The Children of Technicolor. DJ sets will be provided by the Mixer Assassins and Sheena Beaston

If that's not enough, there will be: FIRE DANCERS! BALLOON ANIMALS! FREE "BOUNCY RIDES" A CONTORTIONIST "CLOWN BURLESQUE" SEX ADVICE

Friday night - start it right! While I jam to the musical stylings of Bruce Springsteen, you all can enjoy t-shirts and free wine.

GOD, I am so good to you, even when these events are unattendable by me!

Please join us for the launch of the "3 Eyes, 3 Vehicles" tee by artist Daniel Abensour, the chosen design for the New Museum and Threadless "New Art New Ideas" design challenge. Meet and speak with the artist, along with Tom Ryan (CEO) and Cam Balzer (VP Marketing) of Threadless.

Enjoy complimentary drinks courtesy of Bear Flag Wine and a DJ set by Neil Aline!

Friday, October 09, 2009
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The New Museum
235 Bowery
New York, NY 10002

RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/435653050/?invite=&err=29&referrer=&discount=&affiliate=&eventpassword=

Found this listing via The Consortium List

While I'll be in the depths of suburban New York doling out balloon animals to small children and adults alike, I hope you're at Amanda Dolan's Precious Things opening, getting wasted.

PRECIOUS THINGS
Ward-Nasse Gallery
178 Prince Street
(between Thompson & Sullivan)
Saturday, October 17th
7:00 – 10:00
RSVP: ADart@AMP3pr.com

Since the last post was so classy, I thought I'd throw a curveball at you all and tell you about
White Castle's buy one get one slider promotion, which I found via Twitter.

Oh yeah, you know it!

White Castle, if you ever come visit me, is actually around the corner from my apartment in Williamsburg. It's the best landmark, ever. EVER.

Thank you @theskint:@MidtownLunch buy one-get-one coupon for a White Castle slider (expires 10/31) http://bit.ly/vh9Fo

Get your coupon: http://whitecastle.com/buyonegetone/

What oh what does one do on a Sunday evening, the beginning of October? Attend a “rollicking” gala, of course!

Last night the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, New York City’s first ever multi-day event celebrating the history, contemporary culture, and artful craft of the cocktail, concluded their preview weekend with a Sunday Night Spectacular at the New York Public Library’s majestic Astor Hall.


I dusted off my trusty black dress, threw on red heels and made my way over. Outside I met the lovely Sarah from New New Yorkers –my “hot date” for the evening.

As we pondered the details it took to put this gala together, we sipped cocktails from the seemingly endless different stations set up scavenger hunt-style across the library. We were quite impressed by the number of people who came out, and even more impressed by how nearly everyone dressed like a 1920's flapper or gangster. We apparently, and somewhat regrettably, missed that memo. So we drank more! Har, Har.

(To name all the sponsors we drank from is a mouth full, but here they are: Absolut, Bacardi, Bombay, Bulleit Bourbon, Crop Organic Vodka, Don Q Rum, Grand Marnier, Hendrick’s Gin, Ketel One Vodka, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s Rye, Solerno, Tanqueray London Dry, Tanqueray No. TEN, Tequila Don Julio, and Zacapa Rum.)

The food (oh, Frutober! Salvation for at least one night) was outstanding. Here I posed with a roasted pig. A couple was slicing it open and offered to let me pose with the knife before they cut in too deep. Poor, delicious piggy.

To rival the pig, turkey drumsticks were on hand. A moment after I took this picture, I saw a gentleman grab one up and start noshing. As one would imagine, he looked rather unattractive. Good thing he had a date.

And over to the side was….the oyster bar. OMFG. I think I swallowed a little bit of shell but it was worth it. Divine.

Here I’m posed with an actor serving Russian fruity cocktails. When I took this picture, I borrowed someone's cocktail because there weren't any others made yet. After the photo was snapped, he promptly snatched it back. And by snatch, I mean WOOSHH SNATCH!! They were that good, people.

I’ve never been to Astor Hall before, and it was quite majestic, to say the least. Marble, high ceilings, old solid oak doors…it felt like a palace. This is the view from the second floor. The music was provided by Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. The dancing and "Circle of Trust" was provided by drunk patrons.

This lemony concoction was one of our favorites! Tart and Tart. Like a lemon drop!

Lastly, here’s a picture of Sarah from New New Yorkers , Maridel Reyes, the everywhere editor at Vital Juice, and me. We had a lovely time.

Sad you didn’t make it? Hold up! This was just the preview. The full-on Manhattan Cocktail Classic happens in May 2010! Ready, set…wait!

More about the Manhattan Cocktail Classic:
Part festival, part fête, part conference, part cocktail party, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic brings together the unparalleled talents and opportunities of the bars, bartenders, and restaurants of our great city for two days of activities, both educational and celebratory in nature, championing the common ideals of authenticity, equality, sustainability, service, and pleasure.

For additional information: http://www.manhattancocktailclassic.com/.

Hello, all. I'm sure you're ancy in your seats wondering about my Frutober status.

Well, so far I've spent:

CTOWN (grocery store): $5.83
4 8-oz cans of Hunts tomato sauce
1 can of french onion soup (today's stinky lunch -mm, mmmm)
1 pack of shredded cheese
1 bread roll

Local Fruit Stand: $3.50
1 bunch of escerole (for homemade soup!!! and the guinea pig eats this, too. so does this all count? bleh, whatever, I'm counting it)
1 small onion
1 pack of tomatoes (old tomatoes i use to make my own sauce. interested in the recipe? it's diviiiiine.)

I've spent a grand total of $9.33 so far. Therfore, I'm left with 65.67 for the rest of the month. Tonight I'm going to Stile's Farmer's Market, so I'll give you another grand up date (complete with a picture of my bounty) tomorrow.

For food this weekend I mostly ate homemade sauce and pasta with sprinkled cheese I had in the house - obviously.

Last night's dinner, on the other hand, consisted of delicious free food from the Manhattan Cocktail Classic's Weekend Preview Gala, which included oysters, fancy breads, meats and cheeses (more info later today)!

'Till next time, Frutoberians.

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Most, if not all, of the Whole Foods in NYC have community happenings every so often.

Today I bring you news about the Bowery's Whole Foods cool shiz going on this weekend!

If you're doing Frutober, maybe Friday's Olive Oil All Around bread and oil dipping can be made into a light dinner. Hm....

Whole Foods - Bowery
95 East Houston St
New York, NY 10002 USA
Phone 212.420.1320
Store hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week.

Friday, October 9th
Olive Oil All Around
4:00 - 700 pm
Come join us for the first of our monthly olive oil tastings on Friday, October 9th. Over 5 different vendors will be here to sample their varietals for dipping and cooking. Oils from Italy, Spain, and even some of our private label offerings from Australia and Greece are among the origins being sampled. Plenty of bread for dipping so you can try them all!

Saturday, October 10th
Whole Body Block Party
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Block party on Bowery! Half a dozen vendors are here Saturday, October 10th for our monthly Whole Body Block party. Sample a selection of all-natural bodycare products and treatments. Learn about our quality standards and get your questions answered about natural body care, vitamins & supplements from the vendors themselves.

FRUTOBER HAS BEGUN.

As many of you deduced from common sense, yesterday was my first day on the Frutober plan. To prep, I cleaned out my cupboards, fridge and freezer to see what delicious bounty I'll be feasting on this month.

I thought you'd like to see my dinner last night. Italian style tuna fish sandwich with carrots and hummus. Yummmm.

And here's the lunch I made for today. I used up my shredded cheese, the last bit of tomato sauce from this jar and one of the pizza crusts from the freezer. I also grabbed the rest of the baby carrots.