Some people feel compelled to help old ladies cross the street. I feel the same pull when I see a huge bowl of fresh guacamole.
Ah, sweet, sweet guacamole.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, there are 2 amazing things happening in Manhattan that will actually save you money and have you feeling mighty fine… 1. Jimmy Choo Sample Sale (scroll down for the post). 2. 60¢ Pizza, 90¢ Steak at Patsy’s Pizzeria in East Harlem

Patsy’s Pizzeria, a historical New York institution, will be celebrating its 76th Anniversary by charging patrons the same prices as during the Great Depression, when they opened this establishment in 1933. A 12oz. steak will be 90¢, an original coal oven pizza will be 60¢ and a soda, just two nickels.

For its 76th anniversary, Patsy’s Pizzeria will also host a pizza-eating contest between NYPD, FDNY and EMTs to benefit a worthy East Harlem student to further his/her educational goals. This year’s recipient, honor student Derrick Cox, is a young, multi-talented, striving individual. Derrick has received numerous awards for helping the homeless and is involved in many other charitable causes and organizations. He will be presented with a check for $2,500 so that he may complete his school year at St Agnes School for Boys.

A street naming ceremony will take place, in recognition of Patsy’s Pizzeria’s long history of success. The City Council of New York and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have honored Patsy’s Pizzeria of East Harlem by memorializing the city block of First Avenue between 117th and 118th Streets with a new honorary name: “Patsy Lancieri Way”.

A favorite of famous personalities past and present including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joe Dimaggio, Yogi Berra, Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg, Patsy’s Pizzeria offers up some of the best food in town. The other day (while dining with the ever-charming designer Nicole Romano), we sat next to mega-producer, Jerry Bruckheimer and his wife.

So get your Choos first, jump on the 6, and then enjoy one of the best meals you’ll ever have for under $1!

Location: Patsy’s Pizzeria, 2287-91 First Avenue, New York NY, 10035 (Between East 117th/118th Streets)
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For our little Memorial Day fete, we made both white and red Sangria, which proved to be quite a hit as three people called me the next day asking for the recipes. See below for our simple, yet delish recipes of these two party faves…

White Sangria:

• 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups soda water
• peaches, nectarines, cherries, oranges, strawberries, lemon, crushed lime

Red Sangria:

• 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups soda water
• apples, oranges, strawberries, lemon, cherries

Pour wine into pitcher. Wash, peel and remove seeds for the fruit. Slice into small cubes and put directly into the wine. In a small saucepan. warm the orange juice and stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Stir OJ/sugar mixture into pitcher with the wine and fruit. Chill overnight – we let ours sit for over a day and a half. Add the soda water just before serving. Serve over ice and enjoy! Easy, no?