Archive for May, 2009

Starting in June, mad46 has brought back their famous MOJITO MONDAYS and TIKI TUESDAYS!! We had so much fun last season that we decided to continue with these promotions in 2009 with all new specialty drinks, promotional giveaways and more. Quite frankly, I think we have out done ourselves!

Mojito Mondays – This week, we are featuring the delicious Barcardi Dragon Berry Mojito for $10 all night. If you’re just looking to try this new flavored rum by Bacardi, stop by one of Bacardi’s sampling stations from 5-7pm and give it a try.

Tiki Tuesday – Every Tuesday this summer, come by mad46 and stop at one of the Tiki Bars for a special Rhum Clement cocktail. This year, we will also have Corona specials ($5 Bottles / $25 Buckets).

Get the complete details of these promotions and more at mad46.com or find us on
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With all the hustle and bustle in this big city of ours, we hardly ever have the chance to make sunset-watching a priority. Well, I suggest we all pencil in some sunset watching time this weekend for Manhattanhenge. It only happens twice a year and may very well be one of the coolest sunsets you’ll see in your lifetime.

Manhattanhenge is when the sun is in exact alignment with the cross-town streets of Manhattan. It’s a truly gorgeous sight that should not be missed.

The best place to watch is anywhere on the east side of the Manhattan, looking towards the west. Some of the least obstructed cross streets with the best views include 14th, 23rd, 34th. 42nd and 57th. I suggest finding a good spot at least a half an hour early because places tend to get crowded. The sun will set at approximately 8:17pm on Sunday, May 31st.

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It’s hard to meet a NYer that doesn’t have a story about the “cab ride from hell” and finally, someone has a solution. Whether it be a speed crazed driver or the cab that takes the “scenic” route (for extra fare) or possibly the smoothest and most friendly cab ride ever, you can now get the scoop. Just type in the cabbie’s badge number to your iPhone and this app will tell you how he rates in everything from driving to cleanliness.
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Let the summer begin! We haven’t had much of a spring this year (it’s been pretty cold the past few weeks) but here we are at the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day Weekend.

There is a ton to do over this long weekend in the Big Apple and since it looks like the weather will be nice for the long weekend, why not start out by having a little picnic in one of the city’s gorgeous parks. There’s always room at The Great Lawn in Central Park or if you’re more like a beach person, check out this list of the city’s best public beaches.

Take a stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge this weekend in honor of its 125th anniversary. There are a
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One of my personal favorite things to do on Memorial Day is to take a day trip to Coney Island in Brooklyn. It’s got everything you want to start the season off right. There’s the beach, which is always a lot of fun and definitely a retreat from the big city. Just take the D, Q or N train to the last stop and walk across the street to the beach. Set up your chair or blanket, have a seat and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. Perfect.

After an hour of two of relaxation, you’ll probably get hungry so pop up to the boardwalk and get a world famous Nathan’s hot dog. There are tons of restaurants along the boardwalk, but if you go to Coney Island, you should at least try one of their renowned hot dogs! There’s always an extremely long line, but wait it out. They move quickly and it’s worth the wait!

After lunch, walk off your
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