Up to 75% off at Gilt City

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.
My title page contents

Coming Up! Free Spin Classes!

Our reader Laurie shared two free cycling classes with us last week, after we wrote about free fitness classes on Friday at Athleta.  If you have a flexible Friday or Wednesday schedule, you may want to check these out!

Flywheel on 67th and 3rd offers a free cycling class every Friday at 12:30 pm. Laurie [...]

Coming Up! Steak ‘n Shake Giving Free Meals For a Year to First 150 People!

This just in from Midtown Lunch – Steak ‘n Shake is opening on Thursday.  The first 150 people in line will receive 52 coupons – enough food every week for a year – for fry, shake and steakburger combos.

We’re sure the line will be huge, so if you have nothing to do over [...]

Coming Up! Restaurant Week!

Starting today, you can make Restaurant Week reservations. For those unfamiliar with Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer a three-course meal for lunch at the price of $24.07, or dinner for $35.  This year’s Restaurant Week last 20 days, from January 16 – February 10.

We’ve mentioned Restaurant Week several times on the blog, and [...]

Coming Up! Free Food at NY Tofu House!

Photo courtesy of Eater

Tomorrow NY Tofu House, a new Korean restaurant, is throwing its Grand Opening Celebration with a free tasting of its signature dishes and a DJ spinning music. Some of their signature dishes include:

Soondubu Jigae, a classic Korean dish that uses the subtle flavor of Korean silken tofu in [...]

Coming Up! Idle Hands 2nd Annual Winter Celebration!

One of my favorite things about changing seasons are the changing seasonal beers. Idle Hands is celebrating the return of winter beers with their second annual Winter Warmer Beers party this Friday, December 9th. Starting at 6 pm, 25 winter beers will be introduced to the bar and available for purchase until they [...]

Coming Up! Free Spa Treatments at Nina’s!

On Monday, November 28th, while everyone is scrambling to get awesome Cyber Monday deals, you can opt to indulge on yourself a little, and at no cost! Nina’s European Day Spa is hosting its annual Shopping Recovery Party from 4-9 pm by giving away free spa services (see below for details). While you’re there, [...]

Coming Up! 89th and Broke’s Party is Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that our 3 year anniversary party is tomorrow at Southern Hospitality from 7-9 PM! If you’ve already RSVPed then please be sure to bring a print out of your eventbrite confirmation so you can get in (or let us know if you’re no longer able to come so we can give [...]

Coming Up! 89th and Broke’s 3rd Anniversary Party!

Alright guys, it’s that time of year again! We’re celebrating 89th and Broke’s 3rd anniversary and we’d love for you to be there! Southern Hospitality (UES location) is graciously hosting us from 7-9 pm next Thursday, November 10th. They’re also throwing in some free apps which is pretty cool!

And, courtesy of BULLDOG Gin, [...]

Coming Up! $16 Four Course Marathon Menu!

Are you running the marathon this weekend? I most certainly am not, but that doesn’t mean I’ll shy away from these marathon deals! The Z NYC Hotel in Long Island City is offering a $16 four-course race-themed menu with three pasta dishes and a dessert all day on Saturday, November 5.  Plus, if you check out Z Roof after your meal, [...]

Coming Up! Halloween Festivities!

First, our friends at The Skint compiled a comprehensive list of cheap (or even free!) Halloween activities over the coming days, so be sure to check out their list if you’re looking for something to do.

Additionally, Circle Line is hosting a Phantom’s Masquerade Cruise on Saturday, October 29 from 9 pm – midnight (boarding [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost