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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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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 [...]

Cool Bars on the UES

While I’ve lived on the UES for over a year now, there are a number of restaurants and bars that I haven’t gotten around to trying yet. So last week my boyfriend and I decided to hit up three new bars: Ryan’s Daughter, Caledonia Scottish Pub, and Auction House.

We started at Ryan’s Daughter [...]

Deal Alert! Free Drinks for Ladies!

Alright, I know some of our male readers hate ladies night promotions, but I can’t help but share them!  Every Thursday night at Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse, ladies can enjoy complimentary cocktails at the bar at one of the restaurant’s three locations.  Choose from…

Champagne Cocktail with Elderflower Liqueur garnished with an lemon twist Citrus Sipper with Grapefruit [...]

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! $3 Belgian Beers at Petite Abeille!

Kicking off the 10th Annual National Belgium Day (July 24) festivities a little early, the 20th Street location of Petite Abeille is offering Stella, Palm and Petite Abeille’s own Buzz, made exclusively for the chainlet by Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Craft Ales, for $3 today starting at 4 pm!

If you’re interested in more Belgian-related activities, [...]

Deal Alert! Have a Tattoo, Get a Free Drink!

Bondi Road on the Lower East Side has renamed Tuesday, “Tattoosday.”  Basically, visit Bondi Road on a Tuesday night,

Chad's Tattoo Gets Him a Free Drink!

show the bartender your tattoo (if you have one), and you’ll get a free drink. Pretty sweet deal, huh?  Keep in mind, only one free drink per [...]

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 [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Beers!

If you are looking to go out for drinks tonight, consider MJ Armstrong’s.  Every Wednesday starting at 6pm, you can enjoy a domestic draft for a buck.  I went with The Skint last week, and enjoyed a nice Bud Light for a buck!  The special lasts through close, and even towards 8pm, there were [...]

Fourth of July Activities

If you’re sticking around the city this weekend (I actually love fourth of July in NYC), then you’re probably thinking about where to catch the fireworks. Naturally your own/a friend’s rooftop is ideal and free, but if you don’t have that option or if you’re looking for something different, here are a few ways [...]

Deal Alert! BOGO McDonald’s Frozen Lemonade!

McDonald’s has a new buy-one-get-one coupon for their frozen strawberry lemonade, Frappe, or real fruit smoothie. The coupon is good for any size beverage and is valid through July 31st. Just click here, enter your name, and print your coupon! Please note that the fine print says it’s only good at participating locations, so [...]

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