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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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Sometimes Being Inexpensive Just Isn’t Enough

By Caryn, on March 18, 2009, 7:57 am

Okay, maybe it’s not the most authentic sounding name for a Chinatown dumpling restaurant, but after reading several reviews about how about how Vanessa’s Dumpling House served up some of the best tasting and least expensive dumplings in town, I had to check it out. So after wandering through the East Village and LES [...]

March 18th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Chinese, Dumplings, Take out | One comment

Cheaper Than a Movie: Two Beers and an Appetizer

By Caryn, on February 18, 2009, 7:26 am

I knew I was seeing my friend Parker last night for drinks, but unfortunately I didn’t do my due diligence and scout out a place beforehand. After wandering around Murray Hill for a bit, I remembered the new Chinese restaurant that I had passed a few times on the way to work. Yan Yan [...]

February 18th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Chinese, Deals, Drinks, Happy Hour, Meals | One comment

Chinatown NeverVisitingAgain

By Laura, on December 20, 2008, 8:09 pm

Last night in the snow, we decided to order in from Chinatown East, a Chinese/Japanese/Thai restaurant on third avenue between 92nd and 93rd.  Honestly, the fact that it served cuisine from all over Asia probably should have been the first red flag.  A friend and I decided to split Chicken Pad Thai, and we [...]

December 20th, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Chinese, Meals, Take out, Thai | 4 comments
 
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