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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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Fabulous Freebie! Free Concert & Pizza From Two Boots!

Hi guys – it’s been a while! I’m back to tell you about a great even happening this Thursday, August 23rd with Two Boots pizza!

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, they’re putting on a FREE concert at the East River Park Amphitheater featuring Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, Mamarazzi,  Odetta Hartman, Himalayas, and the Whiskeyhickon Boys, as [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Films in Tompkins Square Park!

If you are near the East Village, swing by Tompkins Square Park every Thursday for a free moving screening. The park opens at 6pm, with the film beginning at sundown.  For those who don’t know, Tompkins Square Park is between Aves A and B, and stretches from 7th – 10th Streets.

Films for the [...]

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 [...]

Deal Alert! Free Manicures!

This one is for the ladies….there are free manicures today!

Today, from 9am – 4pm, you can get a free manicure, thanks to a Ford Flex promotion. There will be two Ford Flex vehicles parked at E 51st St between Park and Lex on the south side, and another vehicle parked on 6th Ave between [...]

Tasty and Historical Food Tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (and a Deal Alert!)

Several months ago Laura (thoughts in italics) and I purchased vouchers for Ahoy NY Tours & Tastings‘ food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (look below for your own discount). We knew we liked the cuisines that both areas had to offer, but we weren’t sure what to expect of the 3 hour tour. [...]

We’re Glad We Wore Elastic Pants to Choice Eats

What’s March without our favorite event, the Village Voice’s Choice Eats? Caryn (thoughts in italics) and I attended on Tuesday and once again we left feeling extremely stuffed.  For those of you wondering what Choice Eats is, it’s a food festival where more than 90 restaurants offer samples off their menu.

Like in years [...]

Deal Alert! Freebies at 7-11 in Murray Hill!

Although it’s been open for some time, the new 7-11 location on 3rd Avenue and 28th Street is celebrating its Grand Opening today from 11 am – 2 pm. You’ll enjoy free coffee, Slurpees or Gulp soda, as well as raffles, other prizes (like a flat screen TV) and trivia contests. And if you’re [...]

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 [...]

Coming Up! New York Wine Expo!

Editor’s Note: One of our readers told us you can get tickets cheaper on Goldstar.  To join Goldstar, you can do so here.  Tickets are only $48 on Goldstar for Friday night. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or want to learn how to order off a wine list, you may want to [...]

Just a Few Valentine’s Day Ideas

In honor of Valentine’s Day we rounded up a few options that have come to our attention for celebrating the day as a couple or with your single friends.

Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday, you can bet that Petite Abeille will be offering its half-off Belgian beer special.  They do have a [...]

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