Credit cards maxed and cash blown after the holidays? Are you anticipating a winter spent in solitude because funds are fleeting and dating in the city requires some serious dough? Well, there's still hope. Don't sacrifice your social life this winter season and try these economical itineraries.

SUNDAY: THE RINK AT BROOKFIELD PLACE (BATTERY PARK)

An under the radar rink compared to the more popular (and touristy) ice skating venues at Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park, The Rink at Brookfield Place is right on the water with views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Skating sessions are 90 minutes and cost $15, but since each session has a specific start and end time, be sure to check the calendar before you go to ensure you get your full time on the ice. Skate rentals are $5.

Nearby: Before or after your skate, grab a bite at Hudson Eats, the food hall just inside the neighboring Winter Garden, or head one block north to Shake Shack for a burger and a beer.

Total Cost: $20 per person for skates and a 90 minute skating session.

MONDAY: FONDA (PARK SLOPE)

The first of three New York locations, Fonda in Park Slope is a pleasant neighborhood joint serving contemporary Mexican food and well-made margaritas to a young crowd and more than a few first dates.

On Mondays, happy hour at Fonda runs from 4:00-10:00 PM, when guests can order drinks at deep discounts and a solid selection of snacks served at the bar for only $6 each. Most of the dishes are quite good, particularly the guacamole, presented in a large mortar and served with hand pressed tortillas, chips and salsa. The shredded chicken flautas are also tasty, wrapped in two crispy tortillas and topped with green and red salsa, queso fresco and crema.

To drink, the classic margarita gets high marks, but for a more festive beverage, go for the bright pink rosalita, a frozen drink made with fresh hibiscus syrup. Both are $6.

Nearby: Follow your feast with a walk over to Lowlands Bar, a few blocks west on 3rd avenue. A laid back spot with an "edge of town" vibe, Lowlands hosts "old time night" every Monday, beginning around 8:30 PM, when a roster of impressive pickers and pals play bluegrass and classic country tunes.

Total Cost: Under $30 per person for margaritas and several shared snacks at Fonda. Tax and tip included.

TUESDAY: MILE END DELICATESSEN (BOERUM HILL)

Mile End is a reinvention of the traditional Jewish delicatessen, serving modern versions of the classic kosher cuisine prepared at lunch counters across New York City. The original Boerum Hill location, opened by Montreal natives, is a tiny space with 6 bar stools and a few picnic tables. But what the place lacks in size, it makes up for with stellar sandwiches and plates piled high with smoked meat.

Tuesday night is "Burger Night," when the famous smoked meat burger is served with a choice of fries or small poutine and a soda or can of Labatt Blue for just $19. The burger comes on a sesame seed bun with a smear of mustard-mayo, sliced pickles, red onion, american cheese and a runny fried egg.

Nearby: After dinner, continue your night at Brooklyn Inn, an old-school tavern with a pool table and a magnificent 19th century bar.

Total Cost: About $25 per person for the burger special. Tax and tip included.

WEDNESDAY: ANFORA (WEST VILLAGE)

A dimly lit room with venetian blinds on the windows and votives on every table, Anfora is a sleek, elegant wine bar. A winding and uninterrupted brown leather banquette hugs the wall across from the bar, providing plenty of nooks and corners to get cozy in and making Anfora a perfect place to entertain a date for an hour or two.

On Wednesdays, Anfora serves up a classic cocktail concocted with the bar's featured "spirit of the month" for just $10. Pair the drink with some sharable small plates of sliders, charcuterie, cheese and crostini.

If you happen to really hit it off with your companion and end up getting comfortable late into the evening, Anfora also offers pours from the menu's magnum bottles for half off after midnight.

Nearby: The Meatpacking District club Cielo hosts a long-running, weekly dance party every Wednesday, with free admission and complementary well vodka drinks until 11:00 PM.

Total Cost: About $25 per person for a cocktail and a shared chef's selection of charcuterie and cheese. Tax and tip included.

Hester street cafe in the new museum lobby

THURSDAY: NEW MUSEUM (LES)

The New Museum is not for everyone. With frequently rotating exhibitions of adventurous contemporary art, displayed in a deceptively small space, a visit may underwhelm instead of inspire, depending upon the date.

Still, the museum is worth a look, especially on Thursdays, when admission is pay-what-you-wish from 7:00-9:00 PM (suggested donation $2). You may get lucky and see something special.

After a tour of the museum's galleries, stay for a snack and a cup of coffee at the Hester Street Cafe, located in the lobby.

Nearby: If you want something slightly more substantial to eat, head up the Bowery to DBGB, Daniel Boulud's casual bistro, where you can score a high-end hot dog and draft beer for just $10 in the bar room.

Total Cost: Less than $10 for a modest museum donation and a snack at the cafe. Tax and tip included.

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FRIDAY: TWO BOOTS PIZZA (EAST VILLAGE)

Two Boots, named after the shapes of the geographical locations that inspire the restaurant's Italian-Cajun cooking, serves some of New York's most unique and polarizing pies. The pizzas have a distinctive, crispy cornmeal crust and are topped with unconventional ingredients like creole chicken and andouille sausage.

Often overlooked in discussions concerning the city's best slices, Two Boots is nevertheless a New York institution, consistently putting out great pizza and, at the East Village location, pouring cheap beer by the pint or pitcher (there's also wine). This peculiar pizza parlor is a great spot to post up for a low-key Friday night date.

Nearby: There are tons of places that will undoubtedly be packed with Friday night revelers. Ace Bar, just around the corner on East 5th Street, is a good option for cheap drinks and bar games.

Total Cost: Less than $20 per person for pizza and drinks. Tax and tip included.

SATURDAY: GAIA ITALIAN CAFE (LES)

This BYOB, cash-only cafe feels more like the private kitchen of the place's eponymous proprietor than a proper restaurant. Chef and owner Gaia Bagnasacco greets you from behind the counter and takes your order herself, before sending out spectacular dishes of Italian specialties at salary saving prices, putting to shame plates served at many of the city's more expensive red sauce spots.

Gaia treats you like a guest at her home and, as etiquette commands, diners are expected to mind their manners and graciously abide by the house rules. Don't ask for more of the delicious fresh baked bread, as you will be given the "right amount." And if the kitchen runs out of an ingredient, the restaurant reserves the right to close for an hour.

The most important rule to remember, however, is that reservations for dinner are a must, as no walk-ins are allowed past 6:30 PM on Saturday.

Nearby: See Friday night.

Total Cost: About $25 per person for dinner. Bring your own booze. Tax and tip included.