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 April 30, 2012, 7:51 am
Some of you may be wondering where our blogger Caryn has been over the past two months. Â Unfortunately, Caryn has decided to step away from the blog for a little bit to pursue her career as a nutritionist and has been very busy at school. Â However, you can still reach Caryn at carynAT89thandbroke.com and [...]
By Laura, on April 30, 2012, 6:27 am
Get 4 AMC tickets for $30. Get a two-hour wine class for $29 at American Bartenders School. $22 gets you brunch for two at Ceci Italian – includes appetizers, entrees and drinks. $39 gets you a meal for two at Blu Restaurant & Glass Bar NYC – includes appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks. [...]
By Laura, on April 27, 2012, 7:20 am
Every day our “Favorite Food Finds” typically encompass KGB Deals, LivingSocial, Groupon, but there’s another site out there: Thrillist Rewards, brought to your from the folks at Thrillist. Â Like most deal sites, Thrillist Rewards offer a discount, but unlike offer $10 for $20 or $25 for $50, I like that Thrillist Rewards offers more [...]
By Laura, on April 27, 2012, 6:13 am
Enjoy a one-night weekday stay at Mohegan Sun for four people for $174. Get an app, two entrees and two beers or wines at Danny Boys Irish Pub for $25. Get 18 mini cupcakes at Tonnie’s Minis for $10.
By Laura, on April 26, 2012, 7:26 am
If you find yourself in Manhattan Mall or Port Authority today, visit Pretzelmaker. Â Today, sing, dance or say “It’s National Pretzel Day” and you’ll receive a free pretzel. Â For a full list of participating locations, click here. Thanks to LivingFreeNYC!
By Laura, on April 26, 2012, 6:46 am
$10 gets you an all-access pass to Cinco de Mayo bar crawl. $20 gets you $50 to Padre Figlio. $79 gets you a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of wine at Duo. $25 gets you $50 worth of sushi at Dish in Bay [...]
By Laura, on April 25, 2012, 8:05 am
My friend Tom passed this tip on to me – and if you like wings, this may be of interest to you. Â From 6-8:30 pm, a documentary about wings will be airing at Mudville 9 this Saturday night. Â The documentary follows a group of 10 folks across 2,500 miles in search of the world’s [...]
By Laura, on April 25, 2012, 7:10 am
$23 gets you a beer flight and small plates for two at Three Monkeys in Midtown (tons of packages available). I hate oysters, but if you are a fan – $39 gets you an oyster dinner with martinis for two at Eats on Lex on the UES. David Burke at Bloomie’s is offering [...]
By Laura, on April 24, 2012, 8:04 am
I saw Fuerza Bruta, a show in Union Square, last summer with my buddy Jason from NYC Daily Deals. The show was fabulous and perfect for someone who likes visual effects, cool stunts and music. Â While I don’t want to tell you everything you’ll see, my favorite part was throughout the show it turns [...]
By Laura, on April 24, 2012, 6:57 am
$59 gets you a steak dinner for two at Statler Grill. $99 gets you a flight plus a two night stay to Vegas or Orlando. $13 gets you $30 to Falafel Express. $22 gets you brunch for two at Mason Jar. $15 gets you $30 to Shane’s Cafe. Enjoy a cocktail tasting for [...]
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