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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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Deal Alert! Two-for-one Drinks at Brick Lane Curry House!

Hey football (errr soccer) fans! This weekend, Manchester City will play Chelsea at Yankee Stadium at 5:30 on Saturday. To celebrate, Brick Lane Curry House on 93rd and 3rd will dole out two-for-one drinks and crave-worthy British-meets-Indian grub at the bar from 2:30 pm to close.

The two-for-one booze deal applies to everything from British draft beers like Boddington’s [...]

Deal Alert! $4 Craft Beers at Idle Hands!

Two years ago I gave you three reasons why I love Idle Hands on Ave B between 2nd and 3rd. Here’s a few more!

Idle Hands is moving from craft beer bottles to craft beer cans. Therefore, through May 26, select bottled 12 oz craft beers will be just $4. Can’t make it? Swing by [...]

Deal Alert! $1 PBRs!

What’s better than $2.50 beers? $1 beers! A few weeks ago, my friends at NYC Daily Deals shared this great offer. Every Thursday, from 9pm – 2am, you can enjoy $1 PBR cans at The Irish Exit. The Irish Exit is located on 2nd Ave and 51st [...]

$2.50 Beers at the Bravest? Yes, Please

One of my favorite bars hands down is the Bravest located on 38th and 2nd.  In fact, I’ve spent my last two Fridays there and I’ve been pretty impressed that we were able to score a table on both occasions.

I like the Bravest because beers are cheap.  No matter what time of day or [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Beers at Bon Chon!

My guy friends all rave about BonChon – the Korean chicken spot – and truth be told, I’ve never been. But here’s a reason to go if I’ve ever heard of one! BonChon Midtown, on 51st and 2nd, has a happy hour every day from 4pm – 9pm that features $1 Coors Lights.  If [...]

Deal Alert! 3-Course Brunch + AYCD Sangria for $19!

Interested in a great brunch this weekend? We’ve reviewed a number of places here, but the brunch special at Don Pedro’s recently caught my eye: $19 for a 3-course brunch AND all-you-can-drink sangria (while you eat, so you can’t linger for hours).

I’m not sure if I’d want to eat so much food while tossing back bottomless drinks, but [...]

Deal Alert! $20 All You Can Drink at Brooklyn Brewery

Like Brooklyn Brewery? Well Rodante Bro. Films is hosting a party at Brooklyn Brewery on Saturday, February 4.  From 9pm – 1am, pay just $20 at the door and you can enjoy UNLIMITED drinks.

Deal Alert! AYCE Tacos + AYCD Margaritas for $26!

Vamos (check Laura’s review here) has a pretty solid deal from now through February 29: Two hours of all-you-can-eat tacos and all-you-can-drink frozen margaritas for only $26, Sunday-Thursday nights from 6-11 pm! Usually their Monday night deal is all-you-can-eat tacos + one margarita, so for $7 more you can imbibe to your liking, 5 nights [...]

Deal Alert! $2 Beers at Third and Long!

Things I despise: happy hours that end at 7pm.  Why? There is no way I’m out of work to enjoy them, unless it’s a Friday.

My buddy Tim and I love mugs o' beer.

That’s why I like Third and Long on 3rd and 35th Street. This bar totally gets that some of [...]

Eat, Drink, Shop & Be Merry Party (Plus a Deal Alert!)

If you have to spend your precious weekend hours doing some last-minute Christmas shopping, you might as well be eating and drinking while doing it! You can eat brunch, drink holiday cocktails, and shop from vendors around the city as the Eat, Drink, Shop & Be Merry Holiday Brunch Party at Hudson Terrace this Sunday, [...]

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