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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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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! 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 [...]

Deal Alert! Petite Abeille Celebrates Oktoberfest Today!

In celebration of Oktoberfest, three of Petite Abeille’s locations – the exception being Hudson St. – is offering $4 Buzz drafts today (usually $7 a pint). Buzz is Petite Abeille’s specially-made brew by Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Craft Ales with just a touch of honey (a nice choice since the restaurant’s name translates to Little Bee). [...]

Coming Up! Two Weeks of Special Events and Deals at Idle Hands – Starting Tonight!

One of our favorites, Idle Hands, is beginning a long celebration today in honor of its one year anniversary, coinciding with NY Craft Beer Week and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. They also recently added That Burger to its kitchen full-time (shared with Billy Hurricane’s upstairs), so you can always get delicious food at the bar (and [...]

Coming Up! Village Voice’s “Brooklyn Pour” Craft Beer Festival!

We know that The Village Voice certainly knows how to throw a good eating/drinking event (Choice Eats, anyone?), so we’re pumped about their newest venture: “Brooklyn Pour” Craft Beer Festival. According to the site, the event will feature over 100 local, area craft beers along with food and entertainment. The afternoon event will enable guests to [...]

Deal Alert! Pajama Party at Brother Jimmy’s Tonight!

Tomorrow night, the Brother Jimmy’s at 2nd Ave. between 77th and 78th Streets is hosting a Pajama Party. Their Pajama Jammy Jam will include $5 hurricanes in Mason jars, $3 well drinks, and $2.50 Natty and PBR beers. They’ll have food specials too, including $3 mini BBQ sandwiches of pulled [...]

Coming Up! The Fashion’s Night Out After Party!

Our friends at Bulldog Gin are hosting an after party for Fashion’s Night Out on Friday, September 8th at the Red Bull Space. There’s no cover and it’s open bar from 10 pm – 2 am! Just RSVP at events@bulldoggin.com to secure your [...]

A Positively Peculier Pub

Earlier this summer a few of us wanted to get together for some drinks but we were getting antsy to try something new. A little digging online for good beers at good prices brought us to Peculier Pub in the Village.

A favorite among beer enthusiasts (and NYU students apparently, so the summer was [...]

Deal Alert! Get Free Wine With Dinner!

A while back I redeemed a Tenka deal at Hawkers and enjoyed BOGO beers with  my boyfriend. I thought it’d be a bar, but it was really more of a restaurant (serving Asian fusion food). We sat out our beer but agreed we’d be more comfortable returning with the mindset of ordering food along [...]

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 [...]

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