Great Eating on Staten Island

| May 9, 2016

Staten Island – the forgotten borough. It’s typically known for the mall, the garbage dump, the free ferry and traffic. What you didn’t know is that you can find great restaurants there. WHAT? Yes you read right, great restaurants. And a few weeks ago I grabbed my bestie, a Staten Island resident, and headed out […]

Eating Kosher As Non-Kosher

| April 12, 2016

Cheapeats is always on the hunt for great dining spots that service all our fans. One type of cuisine that always seems challenging is Kosher. For those friends and fans that observe, Cheapeats is asked; “Can you recommend a Kosher restaurants?” I have to admit, it is a challenge for this gentile. So when a […]

Donatella’s Famous Meatballs at Fresh & Co

| May 1, 2015

  FRESH&CO PARTNERS WITH “MEATBALL QUEEN” DONATELLA ARPAIA TO CREATE THREE NEW ITALIAN-THEMED MENU ITEMS Amazeballs: Three award-winning meatballs, made with locally-sourced veal and the freshest herbs, lightly fried and served with Donatella’s signature San Marzano tomato sauce. ($7.95) Amazebowl: Three Amazeballs, quinoa, spinach, grape tomatoes, caramelized onions, and basil vinaigrette, topped with basil and […]

Looking For Great Italian Food In Astoria?

| March 24, 2015

It’s a common thought by Manhattanites if you get the edge of the city you’ll fall off. Often people turn up their nose to the outer boroughs because they think that you can’t find great restaurants if you cross the border. Well Cheapeats disputes that. If you hop on the N or Q train to […]

Travel To Italy For $125

| March 4, 2015

    “A Taste of Northern Italy” March 12, 7:30pm 5-course wine dinner hosted by acclaimed wine writer and personality Anthony Giglio. $125 per person (plus tax & gratuity) SATIS BISTRO 212 Washington Street Jersey City, NJ 201-435-5151 First Course Lightly Breaded Wild Brook Trout – Arugula, Anchovy and Lemon Caper Vinaigrette Ceretto 2013 Biange Langhe Arneis, […]

Private Dining On A Budget

| June 11, 2014

Ever dream of learning how to cook from a Chef? Or organize a dinner party and have a great Chef cook for you? Well your dreams have come true. Cozymeal is a community of food lovers where you can book meals or cooking classes with pre-vetted chefs and then visit the chefs at their homes, […]

Wine and Pizza Tasting In NYC

| March 21, 2014

  FRATELLI KICKS OFF THE SPRING SEASON WITH AN AFTERNOON OF WINE AND PIZZA TASTING! SATURDAY MARCH 22 3-5pm   Guests will be able to indulge in six unique wines deriving from Italy and California, deliberately paired with six specialty pizzas created to compliment and embellish flavor. Some of the combinations that will be offered […]

Looking For Brick Oven Pizza And Wine Bar On The Upper Eastside?

| March 11, 2014

Picture it – Valentines Day 2014 and 2 ladies with no significant others, meet for a quiet dinner. One Lady turns to the other and asks; “Where should we go?” The other Lady aka Miss Cheapeats says; “Fratelli Brick Oven Pizza and Wine Bar of course!”   Fratelli is a charming spot located at 1317 1st […]

On The Hunt For Cheap Valentines Day Restaurant

| February 13, 2014

    FRATELLI HOSTS EVENING FULL OF CHARM ON VALENTINES DAY Are you a couple, group or friends looking for an evening full of delicious food and warm ambiance on Valentines Day? Head to local family-owned Italian restaurant Fratelli Brick Oven Pizza and Wine Bar. The restaurant has put together a special menu for Valentines […]

The Best Lunch Deal On Wall Street

| October 30, 2013

If you work on Wall Street, you know that it can be challenging to get out for lunch. More importantly find a good spot for lunch. After you hit the same old same old, you have run out of options. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches and salads….BORING!!! Wouldn’t you love to eat a HOT meal and be […]