It's that special time of year again, where you can wait in absurdly long lines in an effort to save a few bucks. Ben & Jerry's will be hosting another Free Cone Day tomorrow, and you can get your free frozen treat from noon to 8 p.m. We called the Rockefeller Center shop today and they told us the cone you'd be getting is normally "$3.25 plus tax," but other locations "may be cheaper." If you hit up several shops throughout the day, you can double... triple... quadruple these savings! more ›

If an hour of your time is worth less than the cost of an ice cream cone, today's your day to shine! Ben & Jerry's is holding their annual birthday celebration and giving out free single scoop ice cream cones to all Americans. Any flavor! The handouts last from noon to 8 p.m., and you can find your nearest location here. However, if you're serious about this, it's worth calling ahead because not all shops participate every year; in 2006 the miserly Ben & Jerry's at 154 Bleecker Street (now closed?) backed out of the tradition "due to construction." more ›

Rain or shine, For merely a few dollars per plate you can explore many of the dishes offered by Chinatown's best restaurants. Taste local favorites like the pork fried dumplings from Fried Dumpling, summer rolls from Pho Viet Huong, Malaysian Curry Noodles from Jaya, and bubble tea from Ten Ren. And don't forget the fortune cookie writing contest. On Baxter, Bayard, Doyers, Mosco, Mott, Mulberry and Pell Sts. 1–6pm. Call 212-868-1368 or visit explorechinatown.com for more information. more ›

Hurry -- you've only got until 8pm to make your way to a local Ben & Jerry's for Free Cone Day! Gothamist is heading over to hit up the one on the 4th floor of Macy's. We'll let you know if we make it back alive. more ›

April 16th: Brewtopia World Beer Festival. This brewfest features unlimited samples from over 300 of the world's finest craft beers. Who can resist? If you're still wavering, you might want to know that the event's organizers will be making a donation to Citymeals-on-wheels, which provides hand-delivered meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers. Convinced yet? Tickets for each session are available online at www.brewtopiafest.com or by phone at 877-772-5425 and are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th street between 6th & 7th Aves, two sessions: 1-5 pm, 6-10pm. more ›

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It looks to be a good week for poverty-stricken ice cream afficianados. Today is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops. Baskin-Robbins is responding with Free Scoop Night tomorrow evening from 6 to 10 PM. Having done the Ben & Jerry's thing before, I can tell you that you're likely to burn off all those calories waiting impatiently in line for your free grub. However, between those of us here at Gothamist who eat no fat, those who eat no lean and those who claim to be lactose intolerant, this is probably one event we're skipping. more ›