Keeping up with the ever evolving New York dining scene, what with the Ai Fioris and the Minettas and the Fedoras, can become incredibly expensive. But if you know how to play the system, you can squeeze out a lot of freebies from the NYC restaurant world. From free snacks during happy hour at upscale restaurants to complimentary pizzas and hot dogs at dive bars, here is a map of 15 bars and restaurants where you can get free food. Enjoy.

—Jackie Goldstein