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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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20 Oz Beers For Less than $4? Sign Me Up!

I’m always interested in exploring new bars in the neighborhood, so I headed over to Kinsale Tavern on Friday night with my boyfriend for some drinks and bar food. It was anything but rowdy on a Friday, but that actually suited us just fine because we wanted to talk and be able to hear [...]

Great Beer Special, Okay Wings at Dillingers

For years, I had been reading about a $10 pitcher and 25 cent wing special every Tuesday at Dillingers here in Astoria. Dillingers is a little big off the beaten path, on 30th Ave but around 46th Street.

My friend and I arrived on Tuesday around 8pm and it was packed.  I initially thought [...]

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! 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 [...]

UWS’s Gem: Dive Bar

Since I babysit on the UWS, and I’ll be attending school in the fall there as well, I’ve begun exploring the neighborhood quite a bit more. I know it’s a haven for restaurants (often out of my student price range), but I don’t see too many bars. The other night my friend/ex-coworker and I [...]

Canz: Go for the Beer, Not the Food

I’ll admit it – sometimes I get suckered into one of our Favorite Food Finds, especially if it’s my neighborhood, and I forget to read the fine print.  When I saw a coupon for Canz from BeerMenus a few months back, I jumped on it.  I hadn’t been to this bar/restaurant, but my boyfriend [...]

Deal Alert! Super Bowl Specials!

What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Here are a couple affordable options!

MexiQ in Astoria: $3 beer specials, free giveaways and free team-colored shots every time a team scores a touch down. Firehouse Tavern on the UWS: featuring an all you can eat menu that includes chips and salsa, waffle fries, pizza, [...]

Deal Alert! Ten Cent Wings With a Pitcher of Beer at Phebe’s!

At some point or another nearly everyone ends up at Phebe’s late night for some drinks and dancing. However, this past Monday, to celebrate the end of one class this semester, I headed over for their special: ten cent wings with the purchase of a pitcher.

This deal is valid Mondays and Wednesdays from [...]

Hole-in-the-Wall Burger Spot Impresses

Since I’ve been babysitting on the UWS, I’ve become more curious about the all of the famed restaurants on that part of town. But being on a student budget, I usually can’t justify the prices on the menus. However, a little MenuPages research for a cheap burger brought me to Fortago Burger Bar on [...]

Wings and Beer: A Winning Combination

We love wings and beer here at 89th and Broke, and naturally we love deals, so anytime we can combine all three, we are happy campers. Recently I’ve been craving beer flights, so after a little research I found out that David Copperfield’s House of Beer, a secret gem of the UES, offers a [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost