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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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Eating Event! Village Voice’s Choice Eats Tickets on Sale!

Stop what you are doing right now, and put up a calendar reminder. At noon today, tickets to the Village Voice’s Choice Eats go on sale, an event that will be held on Tuesday, March 13. For $50 – and yes, it is TOTALLY worth it – you’ll enjoy samples from 50 different restaurants, [...]

Coming Up! Free Food at NY Tofu House!

Photo courtesy of Eater

Tomorrow NY Tofu House, a new Korean restaurant, is throwing its Grand Opening Celebration with a free tasting of its signature dishes and a DJ spinning music. Some of their signature dishes include:

Soondubu Jigae, a classic Korean dish that uses the subtle flavor of Korean silken tofu in [...]

Coming Up! $5 Lunches at EAT: World Financial Center

We have the inside scoop on where you should eat lunch tomorrow downtown! On Thursday, October 6 from 11am to 2pm, check out  EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase.

Nearly 20 restaurants at the World Financial Center will serve seasonal dishes and unveiling brand new menu items.  In addition, Asphalt Green Battery Park City, the [...]

Coming Up! Malaysia Noodle Festival!

Start planning your lunch for tomorrow, September 27.  From 11:30 to 3pm, swing by the Malaysia Noodle Festival in the Chelsea Triangle at 14th and 9th.  You’ll be able to pick up lunch priced from $4 – $8 from the following restaurants:

Fatty Crab Laut Nyonya Bentara New Malaysia Penang UWS Spice Market Todd [...]

Deal Alert! Free Food For Fashion’s Night Out!

As we’ve referenced, there are a bunch of events going on today for Fashion’s Night Out. You can check out that link for all of the shopping and beauty fun that the night provides, but our focus is naturally on the food! Racked compiled a great list of the top 10 best places to [...]

Eating Event! Korea Day in Central Park Today!

 Swing by  Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (located south of Bethesda Terrace between 66th and 72ndStreets) from 11am – 7pm for Korea Day.  Why do we recommend checking this FREE event out? Well, throughout the day there will be a Korean Food Exhibition where you can taste Korean food specialties such as Bulgogi & Ssam (beef in a soy sauce marinade), Jeyuk Gui & Ssam (pork in [...]

Eating Event! Jerky and Beer Cruise!

I know some guys take their jerky VERY seriously. If you are one of those people, this boat cruise may be for you.

A few months ago, we told you about Thanks, Bro, a company that sends guys jerky and beer, as an alternative to flowers.  On August 10, Thanks, Bro will hold it’s [...]

Eating Event! It’s French Restaurant Week!

Although the traditional NYC Restaurant Week is now underway and you can sample French fare at some of the participating restaurants, don’t forget that it’s also French Restaurant Week, now through July 17! In honor of Bastille Day, French restaurants in NYC have put together a pre-fixe menu for only $17.89! That’s an awesome [...]

Eating Event! Get Real Belgian Beer and Food Festival – Plus Discount!

The Get Real Belgian Beer and Food Festival takes place July 8 and 9 at the Altman Building in the Flatiron District.  And in true 89th and Broke fashion, we have a discount code just for you!

If you like Belgian beers (yes, we’re looking at you, McKenna, our designer/tech extraordinaire), this event features the best [...]

Eating Event! Free Beer and Chocolate Tasting!

You may remember a couple months ago when I told you about Nolita Mart, an espresso bar on Mott St between Broome and Grand.

The owner, James, let us know of a free beer and chocolate tasting that is happening this afternoon between 5-7 pm.  Swing on by to enjoy samples of Blue Point Toasted [...]

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