After last week's revelation that a Bronx Chinese restaurant allegedly refused a diner's payment of $2.75 when it included 10 pennies and the ensuing media spectacle, the Daily News decided to send one of its reporters to test the penny tolerance of various fast food establishments. Reporter Ethan Rouen traveled to five eateries, including Jesus Taco and McDonald's. more ›

PJ Clarke's is celebrating its 120th birthday by offering burgers for 120 cents ($1.20). Gotta love that! For one day only, Sunday, September 26th from 11:30 AM until 3:00 AM when the kitchen closes, you can chow down and barely make a dent in your wallet. Gothamist is going to start checking under the couch cushions and in our pockets for loose change. more ›

Dana Cowin, Food & Wine magazine more ›

So I was listening to these really excellent drummers playing on the number 2 train to Brooklyn the other afternoon. When they were done with their set they announced their website. I'm not crazy about their site design, but I really think it says something that people who collect donations of loose change on the subway have a web presence. more ›