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New York’s long-contested congestion pricing went into effect this Sunday. Now, drivers who dip below 60th Street will be charged a toll of $9—and it won’t just effect those who have a car. Those of us who rely on Lyft, Uber or a taxi when we just can’t deal with the train, will feel the squeeze as well with tacked on fees depending with each trip. Stressed out about it all? Us too. Luckily, a few NYC restaurants are offering congestion pricing deals to help alleviate our wallets and our worries.
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Clinton Hall
Need a beer? Grab one at Clinton Hall. All Manhattan locations of the craft beer hall, including West 36th Street, East 51st Street and the Financial District, are offering a special deal to offset the toll. If you spend $100 at Clinton Hall during January, you will receive $9 off your tab. With over 20 drafts are on tap, we recommend getting a few brews and saving some of that tab for one of its burgers, the Double Smashed Burger being a top pick.
Fresco by Scotto
This Friday, Fresco by Scotto restaurant is hosting a congestion pricing dinner. Diners who stop by this family-owned and operated restaurant will receive $9 off their bill, granted they order an appetizer and entree. Now if you decide to put that $9 toward the sugar-coated Bomboloni for dessert, we certainly won’t blame you.
Sushi by Bou
Partner Richie Romero of Sushi by Bou knows the struggle of congestion pricing all too well. In fact, a number of his New York based restaurants are located within the zone. To alleviate diners who want to stop by, all three outposts of Sushi by Bou—Chelsea, Nomad and Times Square—are offering a discount deal for drivers. Diners who use the code “CONGESTION” will receive $9 off the restaurant’s signature 12-course omakase, priced at $65 per person.