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, 2012, 7:27 am
Carmine’s on the Upper West Side – Broadway between 89th and 90th – will host a free Absolut Vodka cocktail tasting at the bar tonight, June 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Featured beverages include theRaspberry Artie Palmer and Louie’s Spiked Lemonade. Louie’s Spiked Lemonade is a refreshing blend of Absolut Citron – vodka with a citrus twist – [...]
By Laura, on June 19, 2012, 6:41 am
$58 gets you a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of wine at Slightly Oliver on the UWS. Enjoy two games of bowling for two with food and soda for $26 at Astoria Bowl. The code CELEBRATE gets you a $25 restaurant.com gift certificate for $5. Two deli sandwiches plus two small [...]
By Laura, on June 18, 2012, 7:17 am
Tonight marks the start of free movies in Bryant Park. Â Every Monday, the gravel area around the lawn opens at 4, with access to the lawn beginning at 5. Â Movies then begin at sunset, which is typically between 8-9pm.
This summer you can catch these movies at the following dates:
June 18 – “Psycho†[...]
By Laura, on June 15, 2012, 7:15 am
The Bad and the Better, is a new riveting detective noir centered around the Lang brothers and is presented at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at 416 W 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Ave. One bother has everything to lose. One with everything to prove. Both in too deep. Set in the basements, [...]
By Laura, on June 14, 2012, 9:21 am
Next week marks Malaysian Restaurant Week, June 18 – 24. Â This means you get to try some delicious Malaysian food at great prices! A three-course prix fixe menu is only $20.12 at nine different restaurants around the city, with some participating restaurants in NJ and CT. Â For a list of restaurants and locations, [...]
By Laura, on June 14, 2012, 6:10 am
$24 gets you a pub meal for two – with beers – on the UES at Recovery Room. Swing by Hachi on the LES and enjoy a prix fixe sushi meal for $34. $29 gets you an oyster lunch with cocktails for two at Little Town. $39 gets you a Spanish meal for [...]
By Laura, on June 13, 2012, 9:55 am
Just heard from reader Laurie about this promotion going on today at Chop’t! Â The restaurant is opening a new location at 120 W. 56th Street between 6th and 7th Ave. Â To help train their team, swing by today from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm – or until it runs out – for free food. [...]
By Laura, on June 12, 2012, 8:14 am
Tonight marks the annual “Museum Mile†festival.  From 6-9 pm, 10 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.  Now, I’ve been to Museum Mile a couple of times since moving [...]
By Laura, on June 12, 2012, 6:18 am
$14 gets you two sandwiches or half wraps and two juices and smoothies at Small Peace in Midtown. $20 gets you $40 to Aegean Cove – Greek food in Astoria. $20 gets you $40 to El Mio Cid in [...]
By Laura, on June 11, 2012, 8:04 am
Visit 46th Street between Broadway and 9th Ave tonight from 5-9pm for the Taste of Times Square.  Feast on food from some of New York Cities favorite restaurants including Junior’s, Barbetta, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, Ruth’s Chris, Havana Central, Firebird, Carmine’s, Toloache, Virgil’s Real BBQ, Le Rivage and more!  Most dishes are [...]
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