Go Dutch

A requisite part of living in New York is having a keen eye for good deals. Manhattan itself was once a stellar deal, sold to the Dutch at the fire-sale price of 60 guilders (about $24).

Although $24 won't buy you much real estate these days, it's enough to keep you well-fed through September 20.

To commemorate the 400 years of friendship between America and the Netherlands--and the legendary Manhattan purchase--more than 50 restaurants are designing special Taste NiEuW Amsterdam multicourse menus priced at $24 (click here to download a list of participating spots).

And Taste NiEuW Amsterdam isn't the only way to celebrate New York's vibrant Dutch heritage; click here for a full list of events, including free bike rentals and tours of classic Dutch boats.

Or go straight to the source: Plan your trip to the original Amsterdam and experience the cultural riches of the place that New York was modeled after.