Got a note from the folks at clothing retailer Brooklyn Industries about a shopping event tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, 4/20) that might be of interest: They’re launching their Summer 2013 collection with free mimosas and a 20% discount of one full-priced item.

Wrote back in January about Zypsee, a mobile app providing on-demand access to livery and black cars at near-taxi rates that is doing a beta launch on the Upper West Side. I’ve become friendly with the company’s founders in the time since that initial post and I’m happy to report they’re now offering a $10 [...]

Mentioned last week that the Food Emporium at 2008 Broadway (corner of 68th) is closing. They’ve since begun a liquidation sale of their remaining inventory, knocking 10% – 50% off the price of just about everything (alcohol, tobacco, and a few other items excluded). Store hours have also been shortened — they’re now 7:00 am [...]

Mentioned on Tuesday that new Starbucks-owned specialty tea shop Teavana recently opened at 2261 Broadway (corner of 81st). If you’re looking for an excuse to check out the store, they’re offering a coupon through the end of March for one free 16 ounce cup if their “featured tea” — available either hot or iced.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is returning to the Upper West Side tomorrow, running through 2/14. The celebrate, the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District is once again organizing their popular “Fashion Plate Prix Fixe.” 28 restaurants located between Columbus Circle and West 70th Street are participating with a variety of dining discounts for their own mini Restaurant [...]

Give these guys points for creativity. A new personal training center named Fifty Shades Of Pain recently opened at 673 Amsterdam (at 93rd).

UPDATE 2/6 — 12:00 pm: Just heard there are still some tickets remaining for this, although they’re going fast. If you do snag a pair, definitely plan on arriving early — these free advance screenings can get crowded. If you’re looking for something to do tomorrow night (Wednesday, 2/6), there’s a free advance screening of [...]

Haven’t posted any Upper West Side group deals in a while. Was just browsing through Groupon and came across six discounts at various neighborhood businesses. All of these expire soon, so if you’re interested you should act fast:

UPDATE 2/7: UWS RUMOR: Applebee’s Slated To Take Over Blockbuster Space UPDATE 2/6: I poked my head in the store earlier today and agree with Alexandra — the selection is actually pretty decent. I don’t usually buy DVDs, but I managed to snag copies of the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back for [...]

If you’ve been meaning to check out any of the more than two dozen Upper West Side restaurants participating in Winter Restaurant Week, now is the time. The bi-annual event offering discounted eats at well known restaurants enters its final week today, with the deals ending on Friday (2/8). Here’s the complete list of participating [...]

Mentioned this in last night’s “Openings & Closings” but figured it deserves its own post. Laytner’s Linen & Home (2270 Broadway, at 82nd) is consolidating their store into about half their current space and offering steep discounts off select items during the process. Discounts ranging from 20% – 70% are being offered on a variety [...]

Like beer? Like karaoke? Need copious amounts of the former so you have the courage to do the latter? If so, you’re in luck — the Upper West Side Village Pourhouse just launched a weekly event that features unlimited quantities of both. Every Tuesday (including tonight) is now “Kill-A-Keg & Karaoke Tuesday,” which is exactly [...]