Free Booze Opportunity

As we said before, we’re not sure of the need for a cocktail called the “Slumdog Millionaire,” but whatever, you can drink one for free next Thursday. And, if there’s anything we’re certain of, it’s a need for free drinking.

Pranna Restaurant (79 Madison Avenue) is having a party to celebrate the film’s Oscar wins on March 19 at 6:30pm. There are free Slumdog cocktails for the first hour and free “street-bites.” RSVP to Grace@prannarestaurant.com

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