Held for two weeks in January (and again in either June or July) this event features great prix-fixe rates on lunch and dinner at hundreds of restaurants around the city – trust us, it means big savings.
Broadway discounts
Get half-off Broadway show tickets by spending 30-60 minutes queuing at the TKTS booth in Times Square (booth opens at 3pm). Warning: it’s not a sure bet and popular shows sell out fast.
Don't drive
Traffic in the city is tough, parking even tougher, and it’s expensive. Walking, subways, and taxis will easily get you most anywhere you want to go.
Ethnic flavor
"Outer" boroughs like Queens and Brooklyn, though far, can be well worth the trip for authentic, ethnic cuisine – try Brighton Beach for Russian, the Bronx for Italian, and Astoria, Queens, for Greek.
Street vendors
Don’t overlook the tasty offers of street vendors – some attract an almost cult-like following among the lunch crowd. “Vendy Awards” honor the best carts – look for the plaques in the winners’ windows.
Suggested fare
While some NYC museums charge hefty entrance fees (MOMA, for one, charges $20 a pop!) others, like the Met and the Museum of Natural History, offer “pay-what-you-wish” admission days/hours.
