89th And Broke I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city.
Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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By Laura, on May 17, 2012, 6:55 am
 This morning, a new food and drink truck, devoted entirely to organic foods, will hit the streets of NYC from 7am to 7pm daily, called The Squeeze Juice. To celebrate the opening, beginning at 10AM anyone who purchases a juice, shakes or smoothie will receive a bonus treat, a complimentary, decadent tasting truffle.
Check out the menu here.
By Laura, on May 17, 2012, 6:44 am
By Laura, on May 16, 2012, 8:38 am
Last summer I may have told you about Idle Hands on Avenue B between 2nd and 3rd Street and named a few reasons why I thought this bar was a great spot (the staff and the beer selection are both  incredible, just to name a few). Add one more reason to your list – Wednesday’s are $10 beer and bourbon tasting at Idle Hands.
What does that mean $10 will get you? Well each week there are different breweries and distilleries featured, on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. You’ll receive:
- A taste of the featured bourbon
- 3 tastes of the featured breweries (a la a beer flight)
- 2 full pours of featured breweries (read: 2 beers)
- And an order of tator tots…ALL FOR $10.
Depending on the brewery, some nights reservations are required but most of the time, they are just recommended. Check out the calendar to see which breweries will be featured over the next few weeks! I like too that if you click on more details about each brewery, you’ll even see which beers they are sampling.
By Laura, on May 16, 2012, 6:13 am
By Laura, on May 15, 2012, 8:20 am
 The Hummus & Pita Co. will celebrate national Hummus Day today starting at 11am by offering original flavored hummus topped with chickpeas, premium olive oil and a dash of paprika for only 99 cents. Complimentary baskets filled with crispy pita chips, baked fresh on site, will be served at each of the repurposed tables at the eatery, which is open from 11 AM to 10 PM. The restaurant is located on 6th Ave between 16th and 17th Streets.
By Laura, on May 15, 2012, 6:54 am
First off, congrats to Caroline, #10, winner of our BELLA GAIA giveaway. Now on to the deals!
By Laura, on May 14, 2012, 8:09 am
Catch a little bit of culture this Tuesday or Wednesday night! Eyebeam Art & Technology Center is presenting BELLA GAIA, a ‘Living Atlas’
journey of our world, expressing the deeply moving beauty of planet Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts. This show was actually created in collaboration with NASA, and features an 80-minute live performance by musicians against a backdrop of orbiting visualizations of Earth from space.
If you like space, music or Apollo 13, I’m betting this show is for you. Performances will be held May 15 and 16 at 8pm, and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can purchase tickets here. The show is on 21st St between 10th and 11th Aves.
In true 89th and Broke fashion, we have a pair of tickets to giveaway.
How to Enter:
To win a pair of tickets to BELLA GAIA, comment below and let us know what neighborhood you live in. We’ll pick a winner at 10:59 PM EST tonight. Good luck!
By Laura, on May 14, 2012, 6:55 am
By Laura, on May 11, 2012, 8:51 am
Swing by Legend Bar & Restaurant today from 4-6 pm and enjoy the following samples:
- Dry Spicy, Tasty Diced Chicken with Ginger and Peanut - Dry crispy diced chicken, stir fried with hot red pepper and
 Sichuan peppercorn. Includes a dash of ginger and peanut
- Dry Sautéed String Beans with Olive Leaf Paste - Green string bean stir fried with Sichuan olive leaf paste (a traditional pickled vegetable).
- Sichuan Cucumber - A cold dish with fresh sliced cucumber in special-made green scallion-based sauce.
- Chef Wang’s Chicken with Broccoli - Chef Wang’s own chicken and broccoli recipe – non spicy.
Legend is located on 7th Ave between 15th and 16th.
By Laura, on May 10, 2012, 8:40 am
 Swing by Sprinkles today on 60th and Lexington for a free cupcake in honor of their one year anniversary, according to Grub Street. Can’t make it today? Here’s how you can get free cupcakes from Sprinkles year-round.
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