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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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Katwalk: $15 AYCD From 6-8 on Weeknights

Looking for a good place to drink cheaply? Check out Katwalk on 35th and 5th. Although it looks a bit sketchy (my friends all thought it was a strip club at first, and granted it’s in a seedy part of town), it’s actually a pretty chic bar/lounge with a great deal.

Every Monday-Friday you can [...]

Cheap Drinking (Even at Unexpected Spots)

Last week I was selected to win a happy hour at Mad River on the Upper East Side, so I gathered a few friends and co-workers to enjoy the deal with me: everyone pays $5 to get in (except me), and then drafts and well drinks are $1, and “double drafts” (aka normal sized [...]

50 Cent Beers? Seriously?

Stumbled over to Bourbon Street over on the UWS the other night and happened to be impressed.  I’ve had the unfortunate chance of being at this bar on a Friday night and being shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of Columbia kids, but on a week night, this bar was simply a late evening [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost