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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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Deal Alert! Free Ribs and Music at Ribstock!

After reading Laura’s review last week about Dinosaur, I’ve been craving barbecue. I want to try Hill Country, but I’m also tempted to go back to an old favorite, Virgil’s in Time Square. I hopped on the site and noticed an advertisement for Ribstock. On Wednesday, August 12th, the Nokia Theater and [...]

Dallas BBQ Disappoints

If you’ve lived in New York for at least a week, you’ve probably seen the signs on the subway advertising cheap barbecue from Dallas BBQ.  With posters advertising meals for $9.99, I’ve often wondered – is this place for real?

After debating about where to go for dinner, my friend Karl and I decided [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost