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Recession Blues? Cheer up by enjoying some unbelievable deals at fine New York restaurants! CitySaheli found some fantastic spots with unbeatable recession specials. This is a great opportunity to have a drink or two, paired with some tasty food, without making a huge dent in your wallet.
CitySaheli’s Picks:
Flatiron
Ilili: The Lebanese food here is delightful and the restaurant’s dramatic décor will surely brighten up your day. Enjoy cocktails and wine by the glass for $6. Select small plates range from $5-$10. Check out a snapshot of their Happy Hour menu.
Japonais: Stop by to enjoy the beautiful décor and chic ambience. This sushi hotspot has a “Tasting Hour” from 5pm to 7pm, Mondays through Saturdays. Enjoy featured beers and specialty cocktails for only $4. Assorted appetizers are priced at $7. Be sure to try the sweet and sour calamari and the maki rolls!
Nolita/Soho
Elizabeth: This slick Soho restaurant and bar boasts black-leathered seating and orchid ornamented tables, a cozy garden area and a comfortable lounge. Their menu combines healthy options such as Seared Diver Scallops, Summer Risotto and Roasted Salmon with more heavy fare such as Steak Frites. You can enjoy a wide selection of wine and every Sunday get half-price on any bottle of your choice!
The Anchor: Don’t miss “recession Thursdays” at this low-key west SoHo celebrity hot spot! For $20 you can enjoy their two-hour full open bar from 7pm to 9pm. Nautical themed, this intimate lounge and bar – with a spacious dance floor – is decorated with wooden walls and red velvet couches, while horn-shaped chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Bring a group of friends and dance the night away to the tunes of DJ Justin the Incredible while sipping one of the club’s signature cocktails like “The Anchor” – a mix of Partida and Agave nectar over ice – or the refreshing Raspberry Mojito. Every week new cocktails are created and named after regulars and big shots like Almost Famous actress Bijou Phillips, Nylon Magazine editor Dani Stahl, and Sopranos star Drea de Matteo.
East Village
Yuca Bar: This Pan Latin Bar serves the most delicious mojitos and latin food. Join Yuca on Loco Tuesdays where tapas are half off until 8 PM. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, from 1pm to 8 pm. Specials include mojitos, sangrias and other cocktails for $6.
Midtown
Ava Lounge: On top of Vikram Chatwal’s Dream Hotel, this rooftop bar boasts beautiful views of New York. Join Ava for Sunset Saturdays where you can feast on $2 grill bites (includes hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers) and wash it down with $8 bellinis and $4 beers. Don’t forget to try the less than 100 calories TY KU 100 Mojito.
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