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$5 Beer Plus a Cheesesteak Deal: Burgers isn't the only thing on the deal sites today...  InBundles is offering an amazing deal for Shorty's, the cheesesteak/pork and rabe spot on 9th Ave. btw. 41+42nd.  Get any sandwich plus a Shorty's amber draft for just $5. (I hope Mamacita's paying attention...)

It’s Burger Day on Groupon: If you love burgers, there are a bunch of deals on Groupon today just for you... get any burger from the Heartland Brewery under the Empire State Building for just $6, get $20 worth of food at Lucky Burger (on 52nd btw. 8+9th) for just $10, and for our Flatiron Lunch'ers... get $10 worth of food at Fresh and Fast (on 23rd btw. Park+Lex) for only $5..

NYT’s Koreatown Picks: If you're into snacking in Koreatown, then you will definitely want to check out yesterday's $25 and Under column in the New York Times, which recommends ML faves Paris Baguette, Koryodang, H-Mart, and Food Gallery 32.  Looking for something more substantial to eat?  Nick Fox posted 15 more places to check out on the Diner's Journal Blog.

Pay No Attention to the Rain: The ML Twitter Tracker is a little sparse today, but some trucks are pushing through... Uncle Gussy's is on 51st and Park, Taim Mobile is on 51st btw. 6+7th, Rickshaw is on 50th and 6th, Eddie's Pizza is on 46th btw. 5+6th, and Sweetery is on 52nd and Lex. As always, double the check the MLTT before heading out.

Free French Food Alert: As much as we want to hate companies slapping their logo on a food truck for publicity, we just can't resist the lure of free food! Yesterday, Grub Street reported that Air France will be promoting its new Joel Robuchon menu by giving out freebies from a truck for the next five days. The truck will be parked in Midtown tomorrow and Friday, and you can get all the details here.

Half Off Zaro’s Bakery: If you are a fan of Zaro's Bakery, you'll want to check out Groupon today... they're offering $12 worth of goods from two Zaro's locations for just $6.. Fine Print: Gift Certificate only good at the locations on B'way btw. 20+21st, and 37th btw. B'way +7th.

Half off Fika Swedish Espresso Bar: One more deal to let you know about today... if you like FIKA Swedish Espresso Bar (on 58th btw. 5+6th), Scoutmob is offering a free coupon that will get you 50% off ($13 maximum discount, dine in only.)

50% off Tina’s Cuban: Two weeks ago InBundles offered half off the Tina's Restaurant location on 56th btw. 5+6th.  Today, they're offering the same for the one on Madison btw. 33+34th.  Get $12 worth of food at the Madison Ave. Tina's for just $6.

Don’t Let the Rain Discourage You: The Bian Dang Truck is on 50th btw. 6+7th, Uncle Gussy's is on 51st and Park, Taim Mobile is on 44th and 6th with thai basil falafel, Goodburger is offering a code for 15% off your order, Rickshaw is on 50th and 6th, Big D's Grub Truck is on 40th and 6th, Korilla is on 55th and Lex, and Frites N Meats is on 52nd btw. 6+7th. Obviously, check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.

Schnitzel & Things Will Probably Not Open Today: On Friday we gave you a sneak peek inside the new Schnitzel & Things storefront (on 3rd Ave. btw. 45+46th), which was maybe possibly going to have its soft opening over the weekend.  Well, they didn't end up opening over the weekend and it looks like they might delay their grand opening until tomorrow. We'll let you know as soon as we find out anything (or you can follow them on Twitter.)