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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By Caryn, on August 22, 2012, 6:08 am
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 [...]
By Laura, on April 27, 2012, 7:20 am
Every day our “Favorite Food Finds” typically encompass KGB Deals, LivingSocial, Groupon, but there’s another site out there: Thrillist Rewards, brought to your from the folks at Thrillist. Â Like most deal sites, Thrillist Rewards offer a discount, but unlike offer $10 for $20 or $25 for $50, I like that Thrillist Rewards offers more [...]
By Caryn, on January 27, 2012, 6:01 am
16 Handles is running a promotion to find the perfect name for its new treat: a machine that blends your fro-yo with toppings (think McDonald’s McFlurry’s or Dairy Queen’s Blizzards). They have a naming contest on Facebook that will last until midnight of February 2 and the winner will receive $500. They’ll pick 16 [...]
By Caryn, on January 20, 2012, 11:18 am
Restaurant Week is in full swing and you still have a lot of time left to make a RSVP and enjoy some high-end dining for a semi-reasonable price. But bring foursquare and American Express into the picture, and you can receive even more savings.
American Express and foursquare partnered up to give you a [...]
By Caryn, on December 8, 2011, 6:47 am
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 [...]
By Caryn, on December 7, 2011, 7:32 am
One of my favorite things about changing seasons are the changing seasonal beers. Idle Hands is celebrating the return of winter beers with their second annual Winter Warmer Beers party this Friday, December 9th. Starting at 6 pm, 25 winter beers will be introduced to the bar and available for purchase until they [...]
By Caryn, on November 14, 2011, 7:27 am
Zeel has another contest!  Enter Zeel’s private yoga sweepstakes and you can win a private hourlong yoga session for you + up to 3 of your friends worth $300 (in your home or her UES studio at Vital Signs Fitness). The session will be led by NYC yogi and wellness coach Deborah Caruana.
If you need [...]
By Caryn, on November 9, 2011, 7:23 am
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 [...]
By Caryn, on November 2, 2011, 6:41 am
Alright guys, it’s that time of year again! We’re celebrating 89th and Broke’s 3rd anniversary and we’d love for you to be there! Southern Hospitality (UES location) is graciously hosting us from 7-9 pm next Thursday, November 10th. They’re also throwing in some free apps which is pretty cool!
And, courtesy of BULLDOG Gin, [...]
By Caryn, on October 27, 2011, 6:01 am
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 [...]
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