Can’t remember the last time you laughed so hard it hurt? Get ready for tears-invoking, belly-aching laughing spasms at Comix Comedy Club— New York’s hottest new comedy night club featuring headline comedians and established NYC comics!

Today’s scoop gets you $30 credit sold for $10! Come check out Zagat’s #1 Rated Comedy Club at this fantastic discount! As designed by studioRed’s Rebeka Bieber whose creative genius lies in creating timeless entertainment space, from the windows to the walls, this comedy club will not disappoint. While most comedy clubs focus specifically on stand-up, Comix has a wide-selection alternative comedy, improv and sketch, as well as music and variety programming to cater to a diverse audience. Situated in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, Comix may be an uptown move but it certainly has a downtown groove with its modern décor! This 14,000 square foot amphitheatre-style space is an architectural fusion of TV studio design and a high-end Las Vagas showroom.

Comix is open seven nights a week and is perfect for dates or a crew of friends. Whilst restricted to 18 years of age or older attendants, this simply means the jokes may get a little R-rated, but all in good fun! With an intimate setting and engaging atmosphere, it promises to change the way you view comedy clubs. In addition to its composition of highly acclaimed comedians, comes the grub— Chef Shelby Rodriguez, a graduate of the New York Restaurant School who was also featured on Good Morning America and The Today Show, whips up tantalizing treats like scrumptious shoestring fries, delectable chicken tenders, and delicious banana caramel bread pudding for you to indulge in! And more importantly, you may catch a celebrity sighting, and not just in the crowd! Big names in the game often drop-in such as Sarah Silverman, Kathy Griffin, Rosie O’Donnel, Collin Quinn and Flight of the Concords, and industry nights feature new talent auditions include Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Its tagline of “Life’s tough. Laugh more” holds true at this venue- so don’t miss this punch line.

Buzz Around Town

“Great Comedy, Great Service!I went to see a show on Wednesday night, and it was jam-packed with great comics and delicious food. Some of the comedians I hadn’t heard of were hilarious like Hannibal, and Jim Gaffigan showed up to perform! The night was full of pleasant surprises! I read a few negative reviews of the service, but our waitress was great. I was worried at first that ordering food and drinks might intrude on the show, but I never felt distracted nor rushed to put an order in. Great club! Great staff! I would definitely check it out again.” – DSistheBestintheBusiness, Citysearch

“This place is hot. Great place, great food, great location great atmosphere. And the comedy is awesome. They are billing top names. Just what the city needs!!! It was better than we expected, though a few kinks need to be worked out (crowd control) The service was fabulous, fun and friendly. Waitstaff use blackberries and orders are sent to the kitchen as they are being made, so there is minimal waiting for drinks. Food is absolutely delicious. Definitely gonna be a place where the important people are. Highly recommend it!” – susu655, TripAdvisor

“Large and impressive club, you won’t feel cramped here! I had a great dinner here and I even got to meet one of my favorite comedians after the show :) Prices are comparable to other clubs in the area. This was a great evening, Comix is one of my favorite comedy clubs.” – Michelle D, Yelp

Tired of walking out of hair salons, frustrated that the stylists “cut it too short” or “dyed it the wrong color?” It’s time to say goodbye to salon mishaps and split ends and say hello to the extensive, personalized treatment at Riccardo Maggiore Salon! After a decade of grooming J. Lo, Katie Couric and Naomi Campbell in his Fifth Avenue location, high-profile hairdresser and Vidal Sassoon protégé Riccardo Maggiore relocated to a 5,000 square-foot Tuscan-style studio above bustling Lexington Avenue. And following closely at his heels, came his dedicated conglomerate of acclaimed hair stylists and estheticians in addition to an ever-expanding laundry-list of A-list celebrity clientele.

Today’s scoop gets you $100 worth of credit good towards any hair service or treatment sold for $50 at Riccardo Maggiore Salon. That’s 50% off! Centrally based in midtown, Riccardo Maggiore salon offers a plethora of hair treatments that specifically fit your hair type, face shape and even personality – ranging from Japanese thermal relaxer, Brazilian keratin treatments, hair extensions, hair cuts, color corrections, and more!

The tendency to overdo heat-styling in the winter leaves your hair looking flat, dull and lifeless; Blustery, dry January weather strips your hair of its inherent oils and the nourishing moisture it requires to stay smooth and silky. The remedy? Treat yourself to healthier, happier hair and rejuvenate your locks at Riccardo Maggiore Salon! Here’s your chance to escape from the bustling city streets and step into an Eden of hair-services. Hair-care professionals stress that flyaways and frizzies occur due to damaged cuticles that cause the cortex to fray, and can only be ameliorated by nourishment— thus, come deep condition and repair your broken strands with Barex shock treatment. This pro-vitamin formula is specifically designed to jolt damaged hair back to life, and even ends with a soothing head massage to truly revitalize you and your parched ends!

For those die-hard Sex and The City fans, this 5,000-square-foot studio was actually featured in the film! Also, the floor-to-ceiling windows enable the salon to be flooded with natural light so that colorists can ensure the most natural-looking hues are truly achieved. The salon solely features Riccardo Maggiore’s exclusive line of hair care products based on botanical extracts, and prides itself in its regal treatment towards its clients— not only greeting them with cappuccinos or iced teas when they step into the wood-accented, Tuscan-style studio, but also providing a thorough customer assessment. Here, stylists spend time with each client to ascertain each person’s “look” (whether trendy, conservative, edgy, sophisticated) and how to enhance their natural attributes with a new hairstyle. In this respect, Maggiore claims: “We start by looking at clients’ natural attributes, and create a style that brings out the best in the individual. We look at how they really live, and then create a beauty regimen that works within those boundaries.”

Buzz Around Town

“If you’ve ever visited one of the city’s many factory-like hair salons, chances are you’ve learned that top dollar doesn’t necessarily guarantee top service. Avoid the overpriced conveyer-belt treatment by stepping into the Riccardo Maggiore Salon, an orchid filled, 5,000-square-foot space where each client receives an extensive consultation followed by a painstakingly personalized cut or color. Milanese coiffeur Maggiore -whose resume includes stints on the runway styling for Missoni and Armani-also offers waxing, facials and nail care services with the same abundance of personal attention. “Everybody wants to feel special, he says… here we take the time to do things right.” -Time Out New York

“My colorist Lana started working there about a year ago and I followed her to this salon. She and I both are happier. I think the salon is filled with positive energy; it is bright with huge windows, overlooking Lexington from high above, and always has freshly brewed coffee. I couldn’t be happier with Lana. She is very consistent; gives me the same shade of blond highlights every time and takes her time. She also has extremely good memory and recalls every detail I tell her about myself, a huge bonus.” – Fund S, Yelp

“I made an appointment to see Riccardo and have a color correction and a haircut because I desperately needed a makeover. I decided to go there after reading so many great reviews and when I saw that Sex and the City was filmed there. I was not disappointed. Riccardo is an Italian hair genius. I went in looking boring and frizzy. I left looking like a cover girl. I got so many compliments. Now many of my friends are calling to make appointments. I just went back today and got a Brazilian Keratin Treatment… If you are thinking of getting any kind of straightening or color correction call Riccardo first. He’s amazing.” – Elena M, Yelp

$50 Credit for $25 at Lugo Caffe, Midtown West: 50% Off

Craving homemade spaghetti pomodoro and succulent fettuccine? Step out of the cold and into the seductive Lugo Caffe to take your taste buds straight to Italian cuisine heaven! Conveniently situated in Penn Plaza just opposite from Madison Square Garden, Lugo Caffe captures “la dolce vita” or “the sweet life” in every sense of the phrase - more than satisfying your penchant for Italian comfort food. Trust us, the menu will have you dreaming in Italian.
Today’s scoop gets you $50 credit of food and drink for a mere $25 at Lugo Caffe. That’s right, a clean-cut 50% off! Don’t miss this chance to experience this scrumptious offer! In offering a delectable array from an extensive menu of antipasti, pizza, pastas, meat, and seafood entrees by chef Greg Lombardi plus an all Italian-vino list- Lugo Caffe does not disappoint. It is perfect for all occasions: a romantic night out on the town with that special someone, dinner with friends, or a savory meal with the fam! For date night, order steakhouse vestiges like the New York strip and a porterhouse “Fiorentina” for two, or if a family affair, try the the large quattro formaggi or margherita pizzas for the whole table to devour! And for those New Yorkers with an eclectic palate, get ready for fried artichokes with lemon aioli and mouth-watering clam pizza.

The unique charm of Lugo Caffe originates in its creative genius— the owners of Lugo’s snazzy Menswear in Nolita who expanded their brand to branch out to modern Italian cuisine. The buzz around town applauds this restaurant; The New York Times raves about it, noting the successful “leap of imagination to go from a boutique to a cafe just steps from Penn Station.” The interior is just as delightful as the menu: with its trendy atmosphere of bold green-and-yellow tabletops and subway tiled walls to create an urban backdrop. Luge Caffe is said to capture the convivial charm of the Italian cafe culture and yes ladies, it dons its handsome waiters in the sleek “Lugo Tailored Lifestyle” attire.

Reviews

Lugo Caffe is Open Table’s 2009 Diner’s Choice Winner, and here’s the proof in the pudding from fellow New Yorkers!

This repeat customer plans on making this a habit. I can’t get enough of the antipasti plates and cheese plates. The homemade pasta is better than Momma’s (sorry Mom). A little pricy, but not for the taste. Incredible. – Virginia C81555 on Zagat
“Best lunch in the neighborhood! I work in the same building that houses Lugo Caffe & have lunch there at least once a week. There is no where else in the area that serves such good Italian food…Our entire office heads down for happy hour often.”- 246mag at Citysearch

“This place rocks. I took my kids after a Rangers game to this place that just opened in midtown across from MSG. I ordered an anti-pasta plate with some of the best cheese I ever had in my life. The clam pizza was spot on and they have good wine selection. Nice big and airy space, I’m a fan.”- NYBULLY at Citysearch
Has anyone been to this new place in Mid-town?
After a Rangers game with my kids, we stopped by this new caffe next store. Wowza! I had this antipasta plate with some of the best cheese I ever ate. Then, I ordered a clam brick oven pizza & margharite pizza. Outstanding!! – Billy S. on Yelp

“A very professional place. I met up with some co-workers/business associates for some drinks and dinner. The bar was not so crowded that we could not talk to each other in a comfortable voice. The Bartenders were great fun with a sense of humor. Dinner was delicious and service was great!”- phtime at Citysearch

Whether you are looking for a new place to check out, or rare gem of a good restaurant amongst the mediocre Penn Station picks, our scoop is for you! So grab yours today and embrace the Italian in you!