Clever, Isn't It?

It's one of those ideas you wish you thought of. So of its time. And, clever. And close, but never-been-done-like-so before.

Ok, picture this. Your pal just got promoted. Nobody knows better than you how much said pal deserves this, putting in those red-eye office hours and above-and-beyonding it.

Celebratory drinks at that swank rooftop bar. Sure, you wouldn't miss it ... or, so you wish.

The NYC truth of the matter is: Work beckons. And you like it -- the focus-requiring, this-is-what-I-went-to-school-for, yeah! kind. Its alluring charge. You're doing things. You're making moves. You're making things happen...or trying your damnest to, at least. You can't just walk away. Well, you could, but certainly not at 6p.m.

The Solution: You skip the celebratory toast and plan to get there late. But, you buy the first round. How? Go to BuyYourFriendADrink.com, see if chosen venue is listed. If yes, you can purchase a drink -- heck, even a bar tab -- for your buddy and have it delivered pre-party.

Not quite the same as a belly hug. Or, the satisfying slap of a high-five. But, darn-near close.

Now, back at 'em. Go and get yours. Next time, they'll be buying you the rounds!

YGAT