Feeling repentant about how my perpetually broke self (along with my perpetually broke boyfriend) manages to spend such a pretty penny going out, I recently set out on a quest for the barfly’s Holy Grail: The $1 beer. I’m happy to report that I found New York offers a surprising number of options to quench your boozy thirst on the cheap. Here’s a selection of spots for each day of the week. more

TIKI CULTURE IS synonymous with balmy climes—cue the sound of waves breaking, toes buried in sand and frothy, fruity drinks garnished with a colorful toothpick parasol. In other words: paradise. That being said, tiki bars not actually located in paradise (wherever that is) habitually cater to dreams of escapism and, for the most part, try to create an experience that struggles to rise above kitsch. more

SINCE THE FIRST Manhattan outpost of suburban staple Costco opened in East Harlem, there have been arguments both for and against the spot. On one hand, it supposedly demolishes the bohemian spirit that so many people love about New York, but on the other hand, where else can you get wild king crab legs for $10. more