Comments on: Feeling the Crunch!

By: marina

marina — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:35:43 +0000

Don’t forget about restaurant.com — you get gift certificates to any restaurant you want for about half the price (sometimes even less). I’ve used this site since I was a student in Philadelphia in 2003.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:41:06 +0000

Also, be sure to take advantage of any pre-tax transit program your employer may offer. That way, you get your metrocards (usually unlimited-monthly) at a substantial effective discount.

By: a. dos santos

a. dos santos — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:22:16 +0000

A bit south of Harlem but Ranchito on Amsterdam between 106 and 105 is an amazing lunch deal.

-Choice of meat/fish + beans and rice + maduros + canned drink of your choice for $5…

And while its not exactly the healthiest option, the Caporal (156 and Bway) lunchbox is still a great deal @ ~$4 when you want some fried chicken and french fries…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:44:23 +0000

Ill: I think it was an article that was amny or the metro a year or so ago. I find it especially helpful when there are holiday weekends and you lose those extra fares on the unlimited. The value is in the fact that you are getting 2 free rides when you buy the $20 card.

By: illoquentgent

illoquentgent — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:58:08 +0000

1. Regarding the study you mentioned, I’d actually like to see it. Maybe it does work out better. I do plenty of tranferring between buses and trains and I find out I save more with the unlimited. But I’m certainly open to any tips.

2. Both businesses are open. El Mundo had closed its doors for some weeks. Many speculated that it was Columbia closing it down or something. Turns out they had closed for renovations. (That’s the story they gave, anyway). Word on the street is that Columbia will eventually construct on that site. For now, though, it is open. Cafe 22 is also open. I know because I have breakfast there a couple times a month.

By: anon

anon — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:56:11 +0000

El Mundo was only temporarily closed. It’s back in full swing.

By: Thoughtfully yours

Thoughtfully yours — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:49:42 +0000

Illoquent: I have a couple of questions/comments. A study was done that shows that you can get just as much value from a $20 metrocard as from an unlimited if you don’t have a lot of transfers. You wind up saving a few dollars each week and you car will just get you through the week.

You mentioned a couple of places that I thought have closed. They were Cafe 22, El Mundo. Can you confirm?