Sure, visiting one of the most expensive (if not THE most expensive) city in the nation--NEW YORK CITY it seems impossible not to spend money here. The bright lights, large crowds, it's all appealing. You feel like you "have" to spend big bucks because you're in Manhattan (this includes Brooklyn) I'll add it to the credits. Before I lived here that is exactly what I thought. 10 dollars for a cocktail that taste like my 12 -year-old nephew created in his science lab? OK, that's fine ... I'm in Manhattan I'll pay 13 bucks for the watered down vodka cranberry. I'm only going to be here for the week, might as well live it up, right? NO my friend. Do not live it up. Save your cash, and your soul and go where the locals go! But where do they go? I'll get to that!
Living here, I view the streets of Manhattan in a completely different outlook. Each day, I find something new and intriguing. If someone were to ask me "What's your favorite thing about living in New York City?" I honestly couldn't tell you, because I find something new everyday. Whether it be the homeless man playing amazing tunes on the subway stop at 42nd. Or the street vendors that say "good morning beautiful" in a sincere non rapist gesture, as they chew their freshly made peanuts. (which smell delicious by the way) Or the random sections of the parks that for one moment, make you feel like you're the only person out of 8 million living in the city. And the beauty of the city ... especially in the fall, is absolutely breath taking. I could go on for hours. Ok, enough with my rant and why I heart NY . But... I will not and you should not spend 10 bucks on a tourist shirt that says so, just saying.
Anyway- one thing I DO NOT love about NY are the prices. Coming from East Tennessee, I almost cried the first time I heard " 10 dollar minimum please" from my local bodega as I tried to pay for my ginger ale and crackers. Shamfully I needed them from partying to hard at the UT alumni bar located on 52nd and 2nd called @Traffic. This was not only my first hangover experience in the city, but this was my first awakening that --shit! they can do what they want. You can't argue, It's a 10 dollar minimum. A scam to get you to pay more. And it works everytime, unless you have cash. Walk away my friend, and stick it to the man! If you don't have cash - Don't give them your business. Why pay 10 when you just needed that 1 dollar can of ginerale and 4 dollar box of crackers to make you stop spinning. Take your business elsewhere, OR stay in your bed and go to the best website ever invinted. I am getting excited just typing about it! It's called.. (drum roll please) SEAMLESSWEB.COM this website allows you to order anything you can imagine. Within a 30 mile radius of your apartment.
If you would like to stay hungover on your couch while lowering your IQ and watching the real houswives of hollywood. No worries, log on to @seamlessweb.com and choose what you would like to eat for dinner. The best part? You choose how much you'd like to spend. Now, you may be asking, "but what about delivery fees?" well, if you are feeling extra cheap and stingy the website even allows you to have the option of only ordering from restaurants that have a 0-5 minimum delivery fee. For instance you can order two sushi rolls that come with your choice of a soup or salad for only 7 bucks @aji sushi located at 33rd and 3rd street in Murray Hill. (pictures to come). You literally can't by groceries that cheap!
So, if you're planning a trip to visit the city or just moved here I hope this blog can help you save a little money. I have more tips and pictures to come. But lets face it- the vols are on. I must watch the game. I'll see you later with more tips, pictures, and daily adventures that can all be less than 20 bucks! ps GO VOLS
