April 2011
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Welcome to the INside
Good morning! As you may have noticed, some changes have been going on here at Scoop St. Namely, this shiny new blog, IN. IN will be your one-stop resource for all things fun, exciting, and insider here in NYC. We’re your friend who knows the cool spots for everything from rooftop happy hours to where to go on a first date. We know the ins and outs of New York, and we love nothing more than...
$25 - Prix Fixe Menus and Margaritas for Two at...
New York’s working stiffs could use some light-hearted kitsch. Luckily, there’s Cowgirl Seahorse, a fun-loving restaurant and bar decked out with sailing-inspired décor — think mini life preservers and wallpaper covered in seashells — tucked away on a downtown cobblestone street under the Brooklyn Bridge.
For just $25, today’s scoop gets you two three-course $20 prix fixe dinner or lunch...
$50 - Color Conserve Shampoo, Scalp Massage, Deep...
Been rocking the same hairstyle since high school? We won’t judge, but we will make a suggestion: Gio Studio Salon. This unintimidating haven isn’t massive and impersonal like many New York City salons, but rather, it’s a manageably sized space decorated with cheeky art, red accents, and loads of natural light.
So, do yourself a favor and give your locks some love before summertime heat and...
$65 - Facial & Hand Treatment at Lord & Whisper...
What’s the best way to relax? Having someone else pamper you, of course. And maybe rub your shoulders. Throw in a glass of sangria or a cup of hot tea and you’ve got a recipe for repose.
Turns out, the team over at Madison Square Park’s Lord & Whisper Skin Care Spa (1133 Broadway, btw. 25th & 26th St.) think just like we do. With their luxurious facials and skin treatments, paired with...
$20 for $40 Five-Wine Tasting Flight with Cheese...
The biggest problem with the East Village is that there are too many cool bars. You end up returning time and again to your local purely because you’re too overwhelmed to try to pick somewhere new from the myriad of options.
Well, let us help make that decision a little easier. There’s a newcomer in the Manhattan’s coolest neighborhood that you’re just going to have to try. Mini Bar may be...
$12 - Walking Tours with Uncle Sam's New York...
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the best way to get to know a city is on foot. A subway may whisk you along underground to your destination, but you’ll miss the sights, sounds, and smells that make up the city’s true character. Get to know the real New York with Uncle Sam’s New York Walking Tours, and let these streets inspire you.
Today’s scoop gets you a two-hour walking tour – choose...
47% Off Signatures at "Taste of 7th St." on April...
One street. Three days. Five restaurants. Experience the sensational Taste of 7th Street.
Here at Scoop St., we’re always looking for ways to make your New York City experience that much more fun and exciting. Which is why we’re bringing you the opportunity, for the second year in a row, to experience an entire street’s – and some the city’s best – restaurants at half price.
Nestled in the...
$10 for $20 Credit at Samantha's Southern Cuisine...
You know that hole-in-the-wall restaurant that’s your back-up for nearly any situation? You don’t remember how you found it, but now you don’t know how you’d live without it. You can almost always get a table, the food is always delicious, and you go so often that it feels like your own dining room.
Well, we’ve found your new favorite, no-frills destination for seriously good soul food. Fans of...
$69 - Partial Highlights, Wash, Cut, & Blowdry at...
Sometimes, all you want is a solidly great haircut with highlights. You don’t need cucumber water or coffee – which you can’t hold while they’re cutting your hair, anyway – but you do want to come out looking coiffed and stylish, without too much fuss.
Enter Diva Salon and Spa (72 Henry St) in Brooklyn Heights, a local hotspot for over ten years, located just two blocks from both the Clark St...
$20 for $50 Credit at Vudu Lounge (60% Off)
Grab your best club wear and head up to this hip lounge known for beautiful people, celebrity clients, and a movin’ dance floor. A downtown-style club on the Upper East Side, Vudu Lounge (1487 First Ave btw. 77th & 78th) attracts a diverse crowd, including preppy locals to celebrity A-listers, with its quality music and lack of pretentiousness.
Today’s scoop gets you $50 of credit towards...
$35 - 5 Yoga Classes at Lucky Lotus Yoga (Reg....
The pure white lotus flower, a symbol of rebirth, emerges from the depths of muddy swamps and epitomizes serenity amidst chaos. Named after this legendary flower, Lucky Lotus Yoga (203 Dekalb Ave btw. Carlton & Adelphi St.) will help you find tranquility amidst your hectic work schedules. Come escape from the bustling city and experience calming and renewing yoga classes at this dharma...
$12 - Overnight Roundtrip Ticket to Atlantic City...
Looking to blow off some steam? Try heading south along the Shore to the original adult playground, Atlantic City.
Gone are the days of speakeasies, wealthy mob-bosses, and Prohibition-era glamour, but you can still rewind the clock at the Resorts Casino, a 1920’s-inspired empire on the Boardwalk filled with non-stop action. Make the two-hour trip from New York to Atlantic City aboard the...
$8 - Same Day Ticket to Atlantic City & Resorts...
Looking to blow off some steam? Try heading south along the Shore to the original adult playground, Atlantic City.
Gone are the days of speakeasies, wealthy mob-bosses, and Prohibition-era glamour, but you can still rewind the clock at the Resorts Casino, a 1920’s-inspired empire on the Boardwalk filled with non-stop action. Make the two-hour trip from New York to Atlantic City aboard the...
$75 - Choice of 3 Signature Facials at Charm Salon...
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? You don’t have to be Snow White to strut a beautiful complexion and youthful glow. Step into Charm Beauty Salon & Spa (254 Kings Highway btw. West 8th & 9th St) and give your skin the royal treatment it deserves for some much needed revitalization.
Today’s scoop gets you a choice of 3 signature facials (Reg. $240) for only $75...
Master Your Martini Making Skills at Cibar on 4/16...
Experiences from Scoop St. will be your guide to secret events and adventures in and around our favorite Gotham. To give you an inside look at what you can expect, we’ve arranged an exclusive martini mixology class at Gramercy Park’s chic Cibar Lounge next Saturday, April 16th.
Located on picturesque and historic Irving Place, Cibar seamlessly blends cocktail bar sophistication with brownstone...
$8 - Margarita and Authentic Speciality Pies at...
Defy Geometry and turn a circle into triangles at Pipitone Pizzeria (100 Dekalb Ave btw. Ashland & Rockwell Pl, Brooklyn), where you’ll enjoy savory slices like the Upside Down Sicilian and indulgent pizza toppings like lasagna and chicken parmigiana.
Today’s scoop gets you $16 worth of pizzas for only $8 at Pipitone Pizzeria- that’s 50% off! Select from a long list of pizza pies...
$33 - Shooting Session at Westside Rifle & Pistol...
Feeling the need to shoot something lately? Discover the only place in
New York where you can legally pull a trigger at the Westside Rifle and Pistol
Range, Manhattan’s only indoor shooting range.
Today’s scoop gets you one full session there for only $33
, down 49% from the original $65.
Your session includes: a classroom safety course before you go on the
range; one-on-one supervision and...
$15 - 2-Hour Karaoke Party Package With Unlimited...
If William Hung could sing “She Bangs” on American Idol to the entire nation, you can certainly try a tune or two at Karaoke Boho (196 Orchard St btw. E. Houston & Stanton St) with your friends without feeling embarrassed. Grab the mic and join the crowd in the bar lounge or get the deluxe karaoke treatment in a private room for a song-filled night of drinking and some highly anticipated...
$60 - 3 Class Series at Boot Camp Republic (Reg....
Instead of running miles to nowhere on the treadmill, get out of the gym and embrace the great outdoors with the high-intensity fitness boot camp of Boot Camp Republic (4 locations in Manhattan). Working with the natural environment and your own body weight to get you in shape, you’ll be challenged and motivated to achieve your fitness goals. In warmer months, you’ll boot camp at river...
$60 - Haircut & Blow Dry at Le Salon Chinois (Reg....
Don’t transform your ‘do into a Glamour Mag “don’t.” Let the skilled stylists at Le Salon Chinois (44 W 55th St btw 5th & 6th Ave) trim your tresses for an A-list cut that’s bound to turn heads.
Today’s scoop gets you a haircut, hair & scalp treatment and blow dry for only $60 (Reg. $125) at Le Salon Chinois- that’s 52% off! Their hair stylists will cut and craft a...
