Sometimes, the work day, the traffic and life in general is just too taxing, and when 5pm rolls around, you need to head straight to the bar. Hey, we're not judging you. But with so many happy hour offerings in this great big city, it can be difficult to choose where to go, which is why we've put together a list of the best happy hour spots for your after-work rest stop.  From $2 PBRs to gourmet steamed mussels, 3D TVs to watermelon martinis, we've got the details on our favorite happy hour destinations in and around Los Angeles. More»

You're invited to a happy hour with Guest of a Guest on Wednesday, September 28!

701 Restaurant is located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

Enjoy $6 wines by the glass and $7 signature cocktails with guests of hosts Lindley Thornburg, Brandon Ashley, Carl Becker, Krista Johnson, Diana Minshall and Candace Ourisman!

Dress to impress! We'll have a Guest of a Guest photographer at the event from 6-8 p.m.!

Please RSVP HERE.

Click HERE for more pictures from the event and tag your friends!

We decided to round up some of DC's socials for a happy hour at Co Co. Sala, because, well, it's dead here in August but we still want to mingle.

Everyone came alive at Co Co. Sala, a chic lounge by Metro Center at 919 F Street, known for their sweet cocktails and sweeter desserts. Co Co. Sala Event Coordinator Hollis Pica surprised us with dozens tiny bowls of their famous chocolate mousse, "Onyx 6," topped with crispy chocolate pearls and a square "Co Co Sala" chocolate stamp.

More»

Go HERE for more pictures by W-Rod and tag yourself and your friends!

Last night, we took our Pop-Up Party to Irish pub Pig 'n' Whistle where happy hour extends an hour beyond 7:00 PM! Yes, a Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a drink that has the potential to end our night, but so do live music, long happy hour hours, and quotes on establishment walls somehow convincing us to keep on drinking. More»

Go HERE for more photos by Mark Iantosca, and tag yourself and your friends!

True to form to the iconic Empire Hotel's signature class and panache, happy hour at the chic rooftop bar and lounge was a classy affair. Lauded as one of the best of NY's rooftop bars, The Empire Hotel's haven in the sky has unmissable views of the Lincoln Center and Upper West Side skyline. More»

Each of those blue dots is a happy hour waiting for you!

Last week, the good people over at LA Weekly put together a list of the 50 best happy hours in the area.  These days most businesses offer some sort of "happy hour" with a few drink specials as a way to drive business and lure customers. And it's working. Did someone say "happy hour"? Cheap drinks? We'll take it! More»

New York's highest court ruled yesterday that the owners of gargantuan apartment complexes Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village owe 4,000 of their tenants an estimated $200 million in damages after charging too much in rent. (Hey, New York's highest court, when will I get my happy verdict?) There are many wise things the winners could do with this money, but why not spend it on food and booze at these nearby watering holes first? More»

Go HERE for more photos by STEVEN EKEROVICH and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!

Yesterday evening, Lisa Nargi of Project Runway hosted a happy hour at Hudson Terrace for fashion, entertainment, and nightlife types. Some notable attendees include producer Fabrizio Sotti and actor Djimon Hounsou of Blood Diamond. More»

Which big screen star turned TV star summed up the Hamptons so eloquently?  Click below for the answer... More»

In line with the trend of saving more and spending less, we've set out to prove that you can continue to enjoy the best of everything the city offers on a tighter budget.  After doing a bit of research and asking some friends, including an up-and-coming designer, a journalist for an indie zine, a restaurateur cum musician, and a financial consultant, GofG has put together a list of some choice deals, discounts and bargains so that you can live it up even if your stocks are going down.

Dining: By now we've all seen those signs around town for the recession special.  But let's be honest, there's no spaghetti and meatballs recession special that will curb a craving for gourmet food.  And for this reason, it would insane not to take advantage of:

• Restaurant Week's extension through March 20th.  Bargain prix fixe lunch or dinner menus at the likes of the 21 Club, Nobu, Spice Market (or any of the Jean Georges establishments, for that matter), and Dovetail are a few of the offers: check the complete guide to participating restaurants at NYCGO.

More»