This week’s Selected Seven takes you to the sights and sounds of BK, Manhattan and Governor’s Island! Don’t forget to take pictures of yourself with *three items* from the Selected Seven for your chance to win a free scoop! Just e-mail us or connect to us on Twitter with your photos to redeem this scoop-tastic offer! To view past round-ups, see the archive.

Sun-dried Tomato Cream Cheese @ BK Bagel & Coffee Company

BK Bagel & Coffee Company specializes in “everything breakfast,” with Arabica coffee, and hand-rolled, water-boiled bagels. Their signature cream cheese comes in every color of the rainbow and every imaginable flavor with innovative tastes like apple cinnamon, pimento olive, pumpkin, and our weekly pick— sun-dried tomato!

Black Teas @ McNulty’s Tea & Coffee Co., Inc.

In close competition to the flavorsome array of cream cheese at BK Bagel & Coffee Company, McNulty’s is your go-to for a diverse selection of tea! Zagat Rated #1 in Coffee and #2 in Tea in New York City (2009) and with century-old bins, chests, scales, and other old-fashioned accoutrements, McNulty’s is a world of its own in the heart of Greenwich Village. Their black tea blends encompass a global variety from Africa, India, Sri Lanka such as Nilgiri, Golden Assam, Yunnan China Black and more. 

Meatopia (Sunday July 11, 11:30 AM-4:30 PM)

Experience a carnivore’s fantasy that takes street meat to a whole other level with Meatopia’s walk-around tastings, beer, bourbon and exhilarating live entertainment! 30+ chefs will invade Governors Island for this star-studded foodie event, co-hosted by James Beard Award wining food writer Josh Ozersky, Taste of Tribeca Co-Chair Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy No. 43’s and Robbie Ritcher of Fatty ‘Cue.  

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

After chowing down at Meatopia, you may be wondering why that delicious chicken crossed the road. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre of fast-paced improv can answer that question with a slew of hilarity. According to Salon.com, this is “the hippest of New York’s comedy rooms, and home to the highest-quality improv in the city.” 

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (July 5-10)

Brooklyn Bodega Presents the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2010,  which is much more than an outdoor concert or block party but rather a jubilant celebration of Hip-Hop music and culture. Going beyond the beats, this festival embraces an intellectual view of Hip-Hop and its effect on fashion, art, graffiti and dance. Watch the video for a quick look into the sights and sounds. 

Pulled-Pork Sandwiches @ Brooklyn Ice House

Despite its name, the Brooklyn Ice House is far from a freezer, with a fire-hot barbecue that serves piping hot sweet potato fries, smoky pulled-pork sandwiches and smoked-brisket sliders. Due to its ridiculously low price (2 for $5) for their delectable taste, their pork-pulled sandwiches, which come with a mountain of marinated onions, are a ‘cue-lovers slice of heaven. 

Meet The Scoop @ The Lite Choice

We hope you satiated your sweet tooth with last weekend’s FREE Scoopstachio at The Lite Choice all-natural soft-serve. Make sure you submit your vote towards its permanence at TLC in order to enter our Meet The Scoop contest of outrageous prizes and a ridiculous amount of free ice cream! 

With its reliance on Ancient Chinese rituals, remedies and philosophy like Feng Shui to combine inner spiritual peace and outer aesthetic beauty, it’s no surprise that Yin Beauty & Arts Spa (103 W. 86 St. between Columbus Ave. & Amsterdam Ave.) also follows the antiquated adage that “nothing exceeds like excess” with its over-indulgent pampering package!

Today’s scoop gets you the luxurious spa package of a Deep Cleansing, Purifying Facial ($130 value), a Hand Treatment ($35 value) and Soothing, Hydrating Lip-Treatment ($20 value) originally priced at $185 for only $65 – that’s 65% off!

• Deep Cleansing, Purifying Facial: (75-min.) This combines Yin’s double-cleansing technique, of a special exfoliation and purification process as well as a herbal mask to rejuvenate the skin, while a luxurious massage is given for utmost relaxation. This treatment combats the damage due to sun overexposure, pollution and stress and will soothe and decongest your skin, leaving your complexion absolutely radiant.

• Hand Treatment: (15-min.) Your hands are the most visible of your extremities, and dry skin is a telltale sign of age and stress. Rejuvenate your hands with this treatment that conditions them with aroma-therapeutic oils for ultra-smooth and baby-soft skin.

• Soothing, Hydrating Lip-Treatment: The dry heat of the Summer adversely affects your lips natural ability to produce moisture, leaving your lips chapped and cracked. With this hydrating treatment, get ready to pucker up with kissabley soft lips!

Featured in Time Out New York, IZINK, Natural Health, and more, Yin Beauty & Arts Spa is applauded for its synthesis of Eastern and Western healing methods and technology. Awarded “Best Restorative Facial” by The Spirit, this unique spa is a harmonic combination of “Western high-tech” with a computerized, magnified look at your skin with “Eastern Ying/Yang balance” for luxurious, comprehensive and effective skin and body treatments.

Buzz Around Town

“I love this place. It’s located in a great neighborhood and is nice, clean and elegant with its oriental motif. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable in eastern methods (qi, acupunture, detox) and supportive of your needs. Sure, they have products they suggest you try, but it’s not sales-y and there is absolutely no sales pressure. It seems as if they are genuinely just trying to make you feel comfortable from inside and out.”- Kim V. at Yelp

“I just had a great experience at Yin Beauty & Arts Spa that I felt obligated to share . I had booked a microdermabrasion treatment to clear up my skin just before my 20th marriage anniversary. And boy! What a fantastic deal I got. It?s much much cheaper than what you get at a doctor?s office! It was less that half the price!!!! And they did an excellent job too. My therapist was very good and knowledgeable. She suggested me to get a hydrating facial and it made so much sense. I got many compliments at my party.”- Celest3 at Yellowpages.NY

“Six months ago, i bought one of their “resolution packages.” as a treat for myself. Six months later i have been going once a month for my detox and a facial. It’s not inexpensive, but its average-priced for this crazy town. Also, they have good deals and packages every so often. I live downtown,and used to frequent a certain place, and when my esthetician disappeared, i left too. And then I found Tracy (at Yin), and have been commuting all the way up there ever since.”- amas2322 at Yellowpages.NY

A New York Magazine’s “Critic’s Pick,” and featured in The New York Sun, Gotham Magazine and more, Beauty & Wellness (124 East 40th Street, 5th floor, between Lexington Ave. and Park Ave.) offers a plethora of skincare services for men and women to get you flawless, fabulous skin! Since 1999, this dedicated, highly trained and licensed staff has provided personalized services to suit your epidermal needs.

Today’s scoop gets you an extensive hair removal session with your choice of either Brazilian Bikini or a Lower Leg laser removal session for only $89—that’s 65% off the original $249 value! Beauty & Wellness offers you an upscale pampering oasis that enables you privacy and extensive customized care. Come zap hair away with the latest in laser technology!

• Brazilian Laser Removal: Just in time for bathing suit season, this enables you long-lasting epilation so you can strut around the swimming pool without a worry in the world!

• Lower Leg Laser Removal: This hair removal session is the best way to show off silky smooth stems this summer!

With minimal discomfort, the laser (a controlled beam of high-intensity light) targets hair without damaging delicate skin, and is also equipped with cryogen cooling for a painless process. As a permanent alternative to waxing, shaving, or plucking, the laser light disables hair follicles for smoother, hair-free skin for all skin types. Finally experience long-lasting results with professionals who know beauty isn’t only skin deep, but also being hair-free, and come discover the most-wanted way to get rid of your most-unwanted hair at Beauty & Wellness Spa!