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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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The Belgian Room Serves Up Great Deals!

After our successful mini bar crawl of the UES, my boyfriend and I decided to stroll through our favorite neighborhood – the East Village – and try a few spots. Unfortunately the rain made us go home earlier than planned, but we did make it to Hop Devil Grill and The Belgian Room.

He’d [...]

Deal Alert! All You Can Eat & Drink for $20!

It may take a lot (or a little, no judging here) to persuade you to go out on a Monday night, so if you’re looking for a good excuse we’ve got one for you. The Hill (aptly named since it’s in Murray Hill) offers a pretty incredible Monday night special: Enjoy all you can drink [...]

Idle Hands is a Great Spot

Wondering where to go out tonight? Consider Idle Hands Bar, located on Avenue B between 3rd and 2nd.  I visited this bar, which is located underground below Billy Hurricane’s a few weeks back for a work event and fell in love with it for three main reasons:

Beer and bourbon.  While I’m not a [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Beers and Wells at Billy Hurricane’s Tonight!

Our friends at I’m Not at Work are hosting their last Funday Monday tonight at Billy Hurricane’s, over on Ave B between 2nd and 3rd.  Wondering what Funday Monday entails? Well, tonight you can get $1 Coors Light drafts and well drinks from 6-8pm.  If you are looking for an inexpensive place to drink [...]

UWS’s Gem: Dive Bar

Since I babysit on the UWS, and I’ll be attending school in the fall there as well, I’ve begun exploring the neighborhood quite a bit more. I know it’s a haven for restaurants (often out of my student price range), but I don’t see too many bars. The other night my friend/ex-coworker and I [...]

Deal Alert! Free Hot Dogs During Happy Hour!

I love free food during happy hour (or any hour for that matter)! Marty O’Brien’s on the Upper East Side offers a long, albeit somewhat early (for those with real jobs), happy hour from noon – 6:30 pm Monday – Friday. Patrons can enjoy 2 for 1 drinks AND free hot dogs! So if [...]

Deal Alert! Free Open Bar Tonight With INAW!

It’s the first Friday of the month, and I’m Not At Work (INAW) is celebrating with its usual free hour of an open bar for card members. This time it’s at Bullpen on the UES, and from 7-8 pm you can get unlimited Bud Light and well drinks. It’s worth heading over before and/or [...]

5 Napkin Burger is 5 Stars

One of my favorite places to eat in Astoria is 5 Napkin Burger.  Now before you start thinking this is another Astoria post, there are locations in Hell’s Kitchen and the Upper West Side too!

I’ve only eaten at the Astoria location, and I have to say, it is a great addition to the [...]

Cute Irish Nook on the UES

Courtesy of New York Magazine

Last Tuesday I met an old boss/friend for drinks to catch up. We both live on the UES and wanted to find a place with specials (or at least I did) that wouldn’t be taken over by Fat Tuesday celebrations. Having walked by Trinity Pub a few times, [...]

Deal Alert! Mardi Gras Celebrations!

If you’re looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday tomorrow night, consider these options.

Brother Jimmy’s West side location (Amsterdam and 80th Street) will be celebrating Fat Tuesday with discounted drinks and in true Mardi Gras fashion, an “anything for beads” competition. Each patron will receive a string of beads upon entrance and the girl who [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost