Be Happy – It’s Hump Day!
You’ve made it – it’s Hump Day! Manic Monday is but a distant memory and the impending weekend is ever so close, followed by a deliciously short week (but who’s counting, right?!) Keep the good vibes going strong well into the weekend and indulge in some mid-week decadence. Whether you’ve got a penchant for fine dining, cheap drinks, or down-and-dirty spa treatments, we’ve got you covered with our suggestions below!
Savor some scrumptious grub. Every New Yorker knows that hoping to get seated at a swank, much-lauded restaurant without a reservation, even on a weeknight, is a pipe dream. Lucky for us, Savored has come to the rescue and created a free members-only site that makes securing reservations at some of the city’s finest dining spots a breeze – you’ll get 30% off your entire bill, to boot! From Thai fusion at Kittichai to chi-chi French classics at Le Cirque to finger-lickin’ good ribs and brisket at Dinosaur Barbeque way up in Harlem, Savored’s got a little bit of something for everyone – your satiated belly (and full wallet!) can thank us later.
Hump Day Happy Hour. The occasional weekday happy hour is, much like air or water, a necessity, whether it’s to celebrate successfully rolling out a big project with your coworkers or to bemoan the trials and tribulations of dating in the city with your girlfriends. Wednesday is the perfect night to indulge in a post-work drink and there are great happy hour specials to be found a stone’s throw from your office, no matter its location. If you like your watering hole a little grungy, you can get cheap (but delicious!) hot dogs along with $3 drafts at Rudy’s Bar and Grill – the vinyl seats in the booths may be ripped beyond repair and the giant statue of a pig out front might not scream “high-brow” but you can’t beat the prices at this notorious Hell’s Kitchen haunt. Aiming for a little more ambience? Bua, located on ever-bustling St. Mark’s Place, serves up some pretty fancy cocktails at 5 bucks a pop in a charming, unassuming space sprinkled with tea lights and plenty of unaccounted for eye candy.
Post-Work Pamper Session. With all the running around and catching up you need to do on the weekends, who has time to sit down for a proper mani/pedi? Pop into your corner salon and pamper those ravaged fingernails on your way home from work. Countless salons across the 5 boroughs offer mani/pedi specials in the $20-$25 price range, so go ahead and treat yourself – your hands and feet will look pretty in preparation for the weekend and you can even opt-in for a cheapie chair massage, no regrettable splurge necessary! Some of our fave locales – William Spring Nail Spa (FiDi), Pretty Angel Nail & Spa (Upper West Side), and Top A Nail (East Village).