I pinky swear that I try to hit up new places. Blah blah blah variety is the spice of life or whatever.  But sometimes a gal just wants a staple, ya know? A place to imagine her own little Cheers-type scenario in which she’s not only greeted “hello” but also

“Can anybody fiiiiind meeeeee… a sandwiiiiich to looooooove?” This is the question Fredi, a sandwich bar tribute to Freddie Mercury, wants to answer with a big glammy “Yes.” Located near Union Square, I’m pumped to have a new place to nosh beyond free samples from Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.

I’ve been wanting to check out Williamsburg bar Good Co. since word spread to my Midwestern ears that they had one of the flyover states’ favorite past times, Cornhole (note: I did NOT say cow tipping, thankyouverymuch). Fortunately when I finally visited I found many other reasons to return: cocktails

Just when I thought I might be able to fit into my summer clothes, the food orgy that is Madison Square Eats arrives in our fair city once again. It coos to us, “Hey there, pretty pants. You look hungry, and also like you want to punch the person walking

  Poppy’s is a hidden classic.  It’s the type of old school spot that reminds me of pre-Giuliani New York; it looks as if he forgot to send his gentrification goons to this gritty block.  I get giddy when I find places this hot.  A signed photo of Steve Buscemi

If red wine is the Meryl Streep of the drink list, then consider the Margarita your very own Tara Reid special. Do margaritas even get served at full price? If a happy hour doesn’t include margaritas, then did it even happen? So many questions to ponder and so little time

Ohhh, Goodburger. The movie industry’s flop is New York City’s cheap meal. The Big Apple chain has started launching monthly promotions to keep its broke constituents well-fed. In April, anyone who “liked” Goodburger on Facebook got access to a discount code for 20% off. Now in May, every Wednesday from

Keg & Lantern was born a poor black child. Just kidding, sorry, I swear I’m not an asshole attempting to make a bad The Jerk joke (yes I am). Anyhow, Keg & Lantern is a totally decent pub/sports-type place that has truly superior pub food AND the best happy hour