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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

It’s best the hour of your day. It’s the happiest hour of your day. Hell, why should you limit yourself to one hour? If you’re new to the city and are looking to meet people, hit up these happy hour deals to get in with the locals.

San Francisco
Johns Colins, Financial District
Happy hour runs from 5-7pm on Monday-Thursday, and 4-7pm on Friday, with $2 off domestic beers, $4 off draft beers, $5 well drinks and usually accompanied by a hip-hop DJ. Though located in the financial district, Johns Colins is frequented by many SOMA-ers and SF natives for a diverse crowd.
Bloodhound, SOMA
According to Yelpers, drinks here are notoriously strong, but combined with a rustic vibe of antlers and a game of Big Buck Hunter, the happy hour experience will keep you coming back for more. They’re dog-friendly too, so maybe you’ll get to meet some bloodhounds while you’re here!

Boston – McGreevy’s: Boston’s Best Irish Pub & Sports Bar

You haven’t truly experienced Boston until you’ve experienced McGreevy’s, a traditional Irish pub dedicated to all things Boston – sports, history, and music. Check out this place if you’re looking to watch the Red Sox game after work with some new friends and diehard fans. Follow their Twitter @McGreevysBoston for the latest in happy hour weekly drink specials from 4 to 7pm.

#MeetMeAtMcGreeveys via @McGreevysBoston

NYC – Blind Tiger, West Village
It’s never too early for happy hour — at Blind Tiger, $1 off draught beer, cask ale, wine, prosecco and mead starts every weekday from 11:30am and going on until 8pm. With an awesome happy hour menu of seasonal dishes oysters, wings, and of course the “always-questionable-but-never-deniable” sliders, those looking to meet local NYers are in for a real treat.

Washington DC – El Centro DF, near U Street Metro Station
What can be better than a taqueria, tequileria, and rooftop bar? Nothing, especially when its done by Chef Richard Sandoval. Serving a full selection of tequila and delicious tacos weekly from 5 to 7pm on the rooftop, and daily specials from Nacho Mondays to Margarita Wednesdays, El Centro DF is the place to be to meet people.

Taco Tuesday anyone?

Los Angeles – Verdugo
For something more low-key but still with the glamour of Los Angeles, Verdugo offers “beer, booze, and beats” to unwind from work. With additional seating outside in their patio, Verdugo gives the vibe of being a sultry beer garden and makes mingling with the locals and new friends easy. Throw in a rotating menu of food trucks and 22 different taps, and you got yourself a solid happy hour.

Chicago – Check out our recent post, Top 10 Summer Happy Hour Bars in Chicago for a full selection on the best bars to wine & dine after work.

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey recent college grads,
Stressed about moving to a new city? We got you covered! We’re going to be launching a series of blog posts over the next week on how to get plugged into your new city and enjoy all the hidden gems it has to offer. Our posts will cover the major cities that Coffee Meets Bagel is also in – NYC, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, LA, and SF.
We’re starting off with the first city we launched in – the Big Apple. While it sounds, well, big and intimidating, these 6 local websites can help you get adjusted and channel your inner Jay-Z.
Hail down a cab with Hailo Cab
The name tells all – this mobile app lets you hail a cab from wherever you are in New York so you don’t need to do the awkward arm-wave-flag-down for a cab. Best of all, if you don’t have a credit card or cash on you, Hailo Cab stores your credit card information so once you hop out of the cab, you’re charged and emailed a receipt.

You probably don’t want to resort to this. Hailo can help!

Conquering Public Transportation – Embark NYC Subway Map
Taking the subway is an essential part of being a New Yorker. Fortunately the Embark NYC Subway app is here help you navigate the city. It even works without a signal so you can use it underground.

What district should I live in? Urban Compass
If you don’t know which part of NYC you want to live in, this website is the first place to look. Urban Compass allows you to view listings and set-up appointments to view apartments in different neighborhoods of the city.
Bike Sharing Service – CitiBikeNYC
With all of the hustle and bustle that happens in NYC a car may not seem like the most ideal thing to own. A bike is better, but what if you can’t afford one or can’t fit one into your apartment? CitiBikeNYC is a 24/7 bike sharing service that can be accessed through hundreds of stations located in the city. Whether it’s just a one-time deal or a constant need for you, CitiBikeNYC is available to all.

CitiBikes are on the rise! But disclaimer: this is how you should NOT treat your CitiBike.

Restaurants – Immaculate Infatuation

You’re hungry, it’s late, and you don’t have time to sift through pretentious restaurant reviews to find a good spot to dine at. Immaculate Infatuation is a restaurant review blog curated by real NY locals and working professionals like yourself for any type of cuisine, neighborhood, or outing. This way you don’t have to go soul searching for that romantic date spot all by yourself. Kick off your summer in NYC by downloading Immaculate Infatuation’s Guide to Killing It This Summer.

Free Concerts & Events – myFreeConcertNY

Follow @myfreeconcertNY for the latest and greatest in free concerts and great deals in and around New York City. There are also opportunities for free giveaways to major concerts, such as Governor’s Ball, to more local events, such as the Bacon Bash II, to fulfill all of your concert going needs.

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