Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's

Mark your calendars because it's that time of year again! On Tuesday, April 8th, swing by any participating Ben and Jerry's (full list here) for a free cone! If you live in the NYC Metro area there are locations at Macy's Herald Square, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square. This year they'll be offering cones of their tried and true favorites as well as some of their newest flavors like Salted Caramel Blondie, Hazed and Confused, Cotton Candy. Bon Appetit!

Free Cone Day 2013. I could hardly contain my excitement!

Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day 2013

Mark your calendars for April 9th! This Tuesday marks the 34th year that Ben and Jerry's will be celebrating Free Cone Day as a token of their appreciation to all their loyal customers. All three Ben and Jerry's locations in Manhattan will be participating in the promotion. It's a great chance to try a new flavor (Liz Lemon Greek Froyo or Candy Bar Pie anyone??) or indulge in one of their tried and true favorites. Maybe a little Cherry Garcia? Be prepared for a line at all locations. Last year I waited a half hour for my cone, and I've heard of much longer waits. But the delicious cone that awaits is well worth it! So put on your stretchy pants and head to one of these three Manhattan Ben and Jerry's locations between 12 and 8 pm:


Macys Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Ben & Jerry's Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020

Ben and Jerry's 104th and Broadway

2722 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

My Favorite Things in NYC for a Dollar

The almighty dollar doesn't seem so mighty when you just have one...especially in New York City.  You can't even buy a ride on the subway without shelling out more than twice that. But there are a few things in New York that still only cost a dollar. Here are my top 5 favorite things in NYC for just a buck:

1. Soft Serve Cone at McDonald's- Forget Big Gay's or Van Leeuwen, when you're jonesin' for a good old-fashion unadulterated soft serve cone, look no further than the Golden Arches. For just $1.29 (and apparently only 170 calories), it can't be beat.

2. A Slice of Cheese Pizza at Two Brothers- One dollar slices abound in New York, but no one does it better than Two Bros. Because of their high volume of customers, they bake pies on a continual basis guaranteeing your slice will be freshly made with the cheese still bubbling from the oven.

3. Bagels- New York City is known for its bagels. Forgo loading it up with a fancy cream cheese (which can quadruple the price) and it should only cost you a buck. There's no better way to start the morning than by tearing into a soft, freshly baked New York bagel.

At Tompkins Square Bagel- One of my faves!

4. Rings at Joe's NYC- This midtown discount retailer (located on 8th Avenue and 38th St) has the most amazing jewelry, especially their rings. At a dollar a pop, you can afford to buy a whole bunch. I just picked up this owl one last week. Really cute, eh?

5. Pretty much anything at Jack's 99 Cent Store- Jack's is truly a treasure trove of amazing finds. I've gotten everything from calendars and notebooks to granola bars and cookies to cleaning supplies and cooking utensils at Jack's. In fact, my roommate and I just did a little decorating in our kitchen from posters we found at Jack's.

Tres Chic for Cheap!

So the next time you've got four quarters burning a whole in your pocket, unload on one of these great $1 NYC finds!

Carvel Offers Free Cones Nov. 15th

For all those craving a sweet treat, stop into Carvel tomorrow between 12 and 8 to pick up a complimentary junior size cone. The only one located in Manhattan is in Tribeca but for all of you who work in around Wall Street or go to school in the area (I'm talking to you, Kings College students!) it would make a great mid-week indulgence. And if you're feeling especially generous, you can donate $3 to Hurricane Sandy relief and you'll receive a Carvel Coupon book with up to $30 in savings. Free ice cream and supporting the community sounds like a pretty good combo to me.

MANHATTAN: 

Carvel
118 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
212-732-7283

BROOKLYN: 

Carvel
Penn Station Plaza, Long Island Railroad Concourse
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-3848

Carvel Express
569 Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-783-3744

Carvel Express
625 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212-239-1165

(Sorta) Free Ice Cream Sandwiches!

If you've never tried a CoolHaus ice cream sandwich before, now is the time. These are no ordinary ice cream sandwiches. Each is composed of a large helping of house made gourmet ice cream sandwiched between two soft cookies. You pick your ice cream flavor and type of cookie. With choices like  Potato Chip and Butterscotch cookies and cherry cheesecake ice cream, the possibilities are endless. Usually these delicacies cost $6 a pop but through this Friday, they're offering them on a "pay as you wish" basis at their cart in Central Park. I stopped by today and tried their salted caramel between two dark dark chocolate cookies....and paid a dime. Seriously! I planned on taking a picture before devouring it, but my excitement overwhelmed me and I forgot, so here's one I got from SeriousEats.com . So delicious and well-worth the trip!

The cart is located at Central Park West and 80th St from 12 to 6 pm. Be sure not to miss it!