When the Schnorrer goes to an ice cream emporium, he instinctively understands that it may be worth his while to forgo his turn in line in order to be served by the plumpest counter person in the store.  The Schnorrer has gleaned from life experience that a chubby person serves ice cream to others as he would serve unto himself—large, overflowing scoops, extra whipped cream, more nuts and an auxiliary cherry or two.  To be an accomplished Schnorrer is to realize that character is destiny.
Who is the Schnorrer?
Who knows what …

An entire sub-specialty in advanced schnorring studies revolves around techniques for eating the lion’s share of the food at restaurants while paying the gazelle’s share of the bill. But an alternative tactic relies on the intricate mathematics of check-splitting and the fair-minded equality of your dining compatriots. It also relies on timing.
Arrive at the restaurant early and head straight to the bar. Load up on drinks and appetizers. If you’re feeling daring, buy an appetizer to go and stuff it out of sight in your bag. When the rest of …

What’s a normal dinner out? An appetizer, an entree, maybe some drinks, and double that if you’re on a date. So why pay retail? With this simple guide to the all you can eat, stop noshing and start fressing like a schnorrer!
1) Be hungry
This goes without saying, right? But watch the buffet line — those folks who can only manage thirds or fourths, those are the chumps who stuffed themselves with Doritos on the way over. Eat a big, starchy breakfast, then just drink water the rest of the day. …

Never ever ever throw your starbucks cup out.  Did you know that you get 50 cent refills on regular or iced coffee.  The best part about this whole deal is that they have no idea what refill number you are working on.  I have been paying 50 cents for my starbucks coffee twice a day for the past 8 months.  I know you’re thinking this is gross as the cup gets disgusting and all.  But because of department of health regulations, Starbucks is not allowed to refill your cup, so instead you must get a new one.  When …

I met the most brilliant woman ordering in front of me at Starbucks. She asked for a small (tall) coffee in a medium (vente) cup because she didn’t want “any hot liquids to spill when walking”. When I saw the Barista pouring her coffee, she clearly filled up the cup as if it were a vente. Being the schnorrer that I am, I asked her if she does this often and if they usually fill the cup nearly to the top? To which she replied yes. I asked again “so you pay for a small coffee and get a medium?”, to which she said “yes” again.

Starbucks tip: Always ask for a cup one size bigger than your order.

By Matt Campbell
In many ways, it is coffee, and not money(not sure if I believe my statement), that makes the world go around. A morning without it is often a premonition to a stark, stark day, and in many days isn’t a day worth living. This reasoning can be attested to the popularity of the global mega conglomerate Starbucks. They’re everywhere and I don’t need to mention any more about that because the fact has been beaten to death (there are 2 across from each other on third avenue, just …

Not tipping a dollar every time you order makes you seem cheap.  However, if 5 drinks cost you $25, nobody will be too upset if you only tip $4, that’s 16%.  If you’re buying $2 cans of PBR (most bars in Brooklyn), then 5 drinks cost $10 and nobody’s going to be upset if you don’t tip $5 on that particular tab.  Just be reasonable. 
A friend of mine was in New York and was at a place serving $11 drinks.  When he only tipped a dollar they kicked him out …

Tough it up, and drink away from your favorite brand for a bit if they don’t have it on tap.  Draughts are always cheaper unless they’re running a $2 or $3 a bottle special.

If you live in New York City, you have no excuse to be ignorant of the fact of where you can get cheap shots and completely free drinks on your birthday.  Know that all-you-can-drink for twenty dollars for two hours isn’t that great a deal.  A 2 for 1 special that lasts all night is going to pay off more, as grabbing $5 drinks in 2 hours is near impossible in a crowded bar.  If you are paying a cover, then you shouldn’t be paying for drinks. 
Also, just because it’s …