Eat For Free In NYC

If you haven't got a ha'penny, there are still some dining options for you! This week at Cowgirl (519 Hudson St., 212-633-1133), free muffins (and milk) are being served to celebrate the start of the school season. But make sure you start up your engine early; the freebie is only available from 8:15-8:30 a.m.

Although there's no such thing as a free lunch, Village (62 West 9th St., 212-505-3355) lets its happy hour guests stuff themselves with tasty fried polenta. And if you're a downtown resident or employee, the free all-you-can-eat sushi extravaganza is still going on every Thursday night this month from 5-8 p.m. at Unity Restaurant (102 North End Ave., at Embassy Suites, 646-769-4200).