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 June 19, 2013, 9:29 am
 If you find yourself near Penn Station today on 33rd and 7th, look for a red truck called the “At-Cost Cafe.” Sponsored by Vanguard, you’ll be able to snag a cup of coffee for 26 cents. Deal ends at 3pm today. Thanks Ludmila for the tip!
By Laura, on June 18, 2013, 9:41 am
 Swing by Pinkberry on Amsterdam between 79th and 80th Street from 5:30 pm – 10 pm to enjoy a free small Pinkberry. This is valid today only and you’ll get one free yogurt per customer.
By Laura, on June 17, 2013, 9:58 am
One of my favorite things about the summer is back – the Craft Beer Passport. Last year, my friends and I bought a similar beer pass  through Thrillist Rewards, and this beer pass is quite similar to the one we bought last year. For $30, you can go to 38 different bars, and when you walk in, flash your passport to redeem either a beer flight or one 16 oz craft beer. The participating bars are all over Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and even Staten Island. The pass is valid until Labor Day, so it was a great excuse for all of us to get together, and go to different bars we normally would never visit before. I definitely recommend checking it out – plus, if you only visit 5 bars, you’ll break even – more than that, and you are getting a steal.
By Laura, on June 14, 2013, 9:30 am
 Me and the big guy This Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th, fathers eat free at any S’MAC location. So bring your Dad to S’MAC, buy yourself a meal, and he will get a nosh-sized skillet of anything on the menu for free. Yum!
By Laura, on June 13, 2013, 10:55 am
NOTE ALL TICKETS ARE CLAIMED.
Normally we have a giveaway for one lucky reader to go with a friend to a theatre production….but this time, 20 of you are going to get to see this show – FOR FREE.
Award-winning theatre companies Rescue Agreement and CAP21 bring you If [or When] the Roof Falls In, a new intellectual spectacle. By merging  traditional plot with innovative technology, Rescue Agreement’s works are equally invigorating mentally and visually.
If [or When] the Roof Falls In is a theatrical experience set in “The Library”, a space where you can reference any memory in human history. Surrounded by images of the past and possible futures, Ethan and Charlotte debate the value of memory; Charlotte clings desperately to the past, and Ethan can’t wait to let his go. Helped by a mischievous janitor and a whimsical intern, they must decide whether to save or destroy The Library, and with it, the institution of memory. There are no easy answers here. What do you want to forget? What do you need to remember?
Tickets for If [or When] the Roof Falls In are still available on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm through June 29th at the CAP21 5th Floor Theatre located at 18 West 18th Street (between 5th and 6th aves).
How Do I Get Free Tickets?
First 20 readers to log on to purchase tickets and use the code 89TH will get free tickets. Please note there is a limit of two tickets per person. Enjoy!
By Laura, on June 12, 2013, 9:16 am
In honor of Grand Central’s 100th Anniversary, prices are rolling back at GCT to 1913 prices today only. Swing by to snag these cheap goods while supplies  last:
- Ciao Bella Gelato – $.10 bambini scoops, limit one per person and available 1pm-3pm only
- Central Watch – Nylon watch straps for $.10 each
- Pylones – $1 colorful rings
- Manhattan Chili Co. – $.05 bottled water with $5 minimum purchase
- Ceriello Fine Foods – $.05 box of pasta with purchase of a Ceriello sauce, available until 4pm
- Swatch – $.05 for a Swatch battery, limit two per person
- Pescatore Seafood Co. – $.19 each shrimp and $.13 mussels and clams
- Leather Spa – $.10 shoe shine
- Financier Patisserie – $.05 small drip hot coffee, available 12pm-1pm
- Li-Lac Chocolates – $.25 Legendary Fudge with any purchase, available 12pm-4pm
- Oyster Bar & Restaurant – $.19 slice of cheesecake with the purchase of an entrée, dine-in only
By Laura, on June 11, 2013, 9:27 am
 Courtesy of Midtown Lunch This just in from our friend Jason at NYC Daily Deals – swing by Pizza By Cer Te to get two slices of their Margherita Pie for $2, thanks to the 124th anniversary of naming the pie Margherita. Pizza By Cer Te is located on 56th between Lexington and Park. Deal starts at noon and lasts all day!
By Laura, on June 11, 2013, 9:23 am
Tonight marks the annual Museum Mile festival. From 6-9 pm, 9 museums along 5th Avenue between 82nd and 105th Street offer free admission. In addition to free admission, you can enjoy entertainment in the streets  such as art projects and live music. My advice is to get there early, and think instead about hitting up some of the museums closer to 105th St first since some people don’t tend to travel up that far. Keep in mind that museums will be crowded, and if you don’t have a ton of patience, you may want to skip tonight and look instead for when your favorite museum offers free admission hours.
Museums that are participating include:
By Laura, on June 10, 2013, 9:30 am
 To celebrate National Iced Tea Day, Teavana is offering a free 16 oz cup of their featured iced tea. To claim this offer, get the deal on Google Offers. This coupon is valid today only at participating Teavana stores.
By Laura, on June 7, 2013, 9:23 am
This weekend is the Big Apple BBQ. From 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, head to Madison Square Park and you’ll see dozens of BBQ vendors from  across the country. Admission to the event is free, but if you want to eat ribs, brisket or pork, it’s just $9 a plate. To further clarify, it’s not all you can eat for $9, but each vendor sells plates of food for $9. Throughout the event, there’s entertainment, and there is also several beer tents if you want to drink during the event too. You can buy desserts/beverages ranging from $3 – $8. Cash is the only form of payment accepted.
I went a few years back, so thought it might be helpful to share some tips:
- If you want to avoid the lines, go at 11am. There will be lines at the Big Apple BBQ. To avoid them, go early.
- Splitsies. $9 a plate is pretty cheap for a pulled pork sandwich, but if you are like me, one sandwich will probably fill you up. As a result, grab a couple plates with friends and share. This way you are able to try a couple things.
- Look for the free vendors. If you are truly broke, look for the barbecue sauce tents. A few years back, Stumps BBQ sauce was giving out free pulled pork sandwiches one year. A great way to eat if on a budget!
- I look at the Big Apple BBQ as a chance to try vendors from across the country. Will I fly to NC for barbecue anytime soon? Probably not. Therefore, I skip any local BBQ vendors at this event, since I know I can visit them here in the city whenever I want.
If you decide to go, hope you enjoy the event!
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