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Start the weekend (or week) right: Best happy hour deals for how to meet people in your city

June 7, 2013/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

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.

New to NYC? 6 secrets to get you into the Empire State of Mind

June 3, 2013/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

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.

Stressed about post grad life? 5 mobile apps that will help you rule the universe (…but not really)

June 3, 2013/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

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

So you just graduated from college…now what? Before the real world hits you too hard, we came up with 5 free mobile apps to help you get adjusted to your life outside of school. These apps will help you manage the 5 most important aspects of your life: productivity, finance, health, social and alas, your love life. Enjoy your first years out of school stress-free with help of technology.

Productivity – CloudOn

As a recent college grad breaking into the industry, first impressions are important. CloudOn centralizes all of your working files in one workplace so you can work outside the 9-5 routine, and impress your boss with your work ethic! Now, you can easily view, edit, and share your files on Microsoft Office through your favorite cloud storage services Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive.

Finances – Manilla

Rent, food, credit card bills, travel expenses, student loans, car loans — you’ve seen it all. If you’re struggling with paying on time, budgeting your money, or even remembering login information, our friends over at Manilla have a solution for you. Their free app securely integrates all your accounts so you can easily manage your bills and budget for them — like a real adult!

Social – BlockAvenue

BlockAvenue lets you see what is happening up your block and around your ‘hood. Currently a website-based service, BlockAvenue gives you the low down on the hottest restaurants and bars, with reviews from city locals and a grade from A to F from BlockAvenue’s secret algorithms. BlockAvenue is also a great resource for everything else social-related, such as locating local ATMs, gyms, and grocery stores to recent crimes in the area.

Health – Fitocracy

If you still got the dreaded Freshman 15 from college, don’t sweat it. With Fitocracy, you have the support of an entire social network of health gurus, other aspiring athletes, and your own friends to help you get addicted to being fit. Fitocracy sends you daily workouts in the form of a challenge so you can earn points once completed and beat your friends in the quest to be the fittest of them all. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger approves!

Love – Coffee Meets Bagel

Moving to a new city not only means a new job and new friends, but also a potential new beau. Our team here at Coffee Meets Bagel has created a free dating service that uses your social network to introduce to you one “bagel”, or match, everyday at noon, so dating is fun and easy — the way it’s supposed to be. Register now on our website or follow us on @CoffeeMBagel to stay tuned for our official app launch later in the summer!

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