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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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Deal Alert! AYCE Pancakes at IHOP!

First, did you know there was an IHOP in Manhattan? Well, there aretwo actually – a relatively new one on East 14th St. and one in Harlem (there’s one in Jackson Heights too!). Even better, this month they’re offering all-you-can-eat pancakes! You select a special (starting at $4.99) and they’ll keep refilling your pancake [...]

Deal Alert! $2 Breakfast Sandwiches From Starbucks!

You can score a $2 breakfast sandwich (any variety) from your local Starbucks with the purchase of a brewed beverage from now until October 10th. Hopefully this adds a nice perk to your morning routine!

Deal Alert! $1 Treats at Penn Station’s Jamba Juice!

I was walking through Penn Station today and noticed this sign hanging outside the Jamba Juice on the Long Island side. To celebrate their one year anniversary, they’ll have $1 oatmeal, baked goods, and coffee through 2 pm until this Friday, August 26th. That’s a nice and cheap way to start your [...]

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 [...]

Deal Alert! Get A $2 Breakfast Sandwich With Your Starbucks Coffee!

Starting today through January 10th, you can buy the Applewood Smoked Bacon, Egg and Gouda or the Veggie, Egg and Monterey Jack Cheese Artisan breakfast sandwich from Starbucks for only $2 when you purchase any beverage. This is a pretty good deal considering the cheapest beverage item is about $1.50 (Pike Place Roast), so [...]

Deal Alert! Breakfast and Lunch Specials From Gigi’s!

I loved Gigi’s for lunch when I was working just a few blocks away, and I especially miss their unlimited salad bar toss-ins (they have the best low-fat Balsamic dressing…sounds strange, but it’s true). Lucky for you, this month if you order online, you can get their awesome unlimited salad bar toss-ins for only [...]

The Only Bagel Place You Need in Murray Hill

We moved into our apartment 11 months ago, and on our first morning in our new home, we went to NY Bagels & Cafe.  Since then, I haven’t walked into another bagel place on the weekend.

NY Bagels & Cafe is located on 1st Ave between 34th and 33rd.  When you walk in, you [...]

Deal Alert! Free Pancakes In Honor of National Pancake Day at IHOP!

I love pancakes. Well to take a step back, the truth is that I love carbs in every variety. But pancakes hold a special place in my heart and stomach, particularly when they’re from IHOP (I hear you calling my name you delicious Harvest Grain and Nut pancakes). That’s why I’m so excited [...]

Best Bagels in Manhattan?

Guest post by Jenni Maier, Editor of the Post Grad blog

There’s nothing like an amazing bagel after a long weekend of bar-hopping and drinking. So no matter how bad my hangover is or how tired I am, I always drag myself out of bed on Sundays to go to Ess-a-Bagel. It is by [...]

Why I Love Being a New Yorker

Guest Post by Sarah Coniski, Upper West Side Correspondent

Though there are a lot of good reasons for why New Yorkers choose to be New Yorkers, one that I have heard come up more than once, is the availability of the best bagels in the world.

Word has it that the ability to make [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost