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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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Suburban Special: It’s a BOGO at Friday’s!

While I would never advise going to T.G.I. Friday’s in Times Square unless you enjoy spending $16 bucks on a sub-par burger, I can’t help but share a good deal when I find one.  The restaurant is offering buy one entree, get one free as long as you show a coupon.  Thanks to our [...]

O.D. on Chocolate Next Week

Guest Post by Caryn Donohue, Gramercy Correspondent

Mark your calendars, next week (2/9-2/15) is Chocolate & I, New York, a “unique and hedonistic experience” that aims to “transform NYC into a chocolate shrine” with tastings and demonstrations on all things chocolate. There are a dozen participants, and each will offer a different “experience” throughout [...]

Deal Alert! Free Mini-Cupcakes

Discovered deal is no longer available.

Guest Post by Caryn Donohue, Gramercy Correspondent

Grub Street reported that Tonnie’s Minis second location is giving out free mini-cupcakes to everyone. These “cake shots” are 1.5 inch mini-cupcakes and come in in red velvet, vanilla and chocolate. We called the shop to see how long the deal [...]

Craft’s Frugal Fridays – Even Better than a Restaurant Week Deal

Guest Post by Caryn Donohue, Gramercy Correspondent

A few weeks ago Grub Street reported that Craft Restaurant would be serving up a recession-friendly menu on Fridays starting January 16. Damon Wise, executive chef of Tom Colicchio’s Craft Restaurants (head judge on Top Chef), is hosting Frugal Friday in the private dining room [...]

Can I have my free appetizers? Thanks.

Headed over to TG Whitney’s for my co-worker Lauren’s birthday this evening.  We decided on TG Whitney’s after Caryn shared the following from CitySearch’s Web site -

Recession Special Tues & Wed- Complimentary Chicken Tenders, Wings & Potato Skins on the Hour!

Clearly, I had to check this out so when Lauren asked where [...]

Deal Alert – Free Coffee Through February!

Guest Post by Caryn Donohue, Gramercy Correspondent

Eater reports that SeamlessWeb will be giving away 100,000 cups of coffee at delis and cafes throughout February. All you have to do is go to a participating spot during its assigned week (the list is on the SeamlessWeb Web site) and ask them [...]

20at20 – Not a Myth

Since living in New York, I’ve always come across the 20at20 Off Broadway deal and wondered if it was really true.  Well, I tried the deal twice this week.  The basic premise is that you show up in-person to the theatre’s box office 20 minutes before the show and if there are tickets available, [...]

If I Were a Rich Girl, I’d Eat at Rice to Riches Daily

Oh Rice to Riches, how I love you and your rice pudding.

I can’t remember ever trying rice pudding prior to living in NYC, but after having rice pudding at Rice to Riches, there is no other establishment where I would like to try this tasty dessert.

Rice to Riches is located down on [...]

Deal Alert! Bailout = Free Brownies

Even though the economy stinks, it can be beneficial for us penny-pinching foodies.  Grub Street reports that the Chocolate Bar in Henri Bendel is giving away free brownies from 3p.m. – 8 p.m. every Monday through Thursday this month.  To get your free treats, simply say the word “Bailout”.

The Basics Name: Chocolate Bar [...]

Ilili: Second Time is Not the Charm

The military follows a “No man left behind” policy.  I follow a “never leave a dessert uneaten” policy.  On January 29, 2009, for the first time in my life, I didn’t finish a dessert.

I understand leaving behind the crust of a pie, but I left the whole dessert on the table.

After not [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost