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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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Trying Italian in Financial District at Fino Wall Street

Last week, I was invited in to try Fino Wall Street. I’m not even going to tell you where it’s located, because I got incredibly lost trying to get there – I will say, just google Haru Financial District, and Fino Wall Street is located right downstairs.

Since the restaurant is located downtown, it [...]

Obsessed with Antika in Astoria

After I saw Antika Pizzeriapop up in Astoria, I was looking forward to my first visit. We checked it out last Thursday, and I could not have

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been happier with my visit.

Our group of five was sat a circle table (my favorite for when you are out with [...]

Revisiting the Review: A Taste of Italy at Cucina Di Pesce, Plus 20% Off Your Bill!

This week my boyfriend and I were invited to come back to Cucina Di Pesce (disclosure: we received a comp’d meal).  Caryn had been there a year and a half ago, and we were asked to give it a try.

It was my first time to the restaurant, and after speaking with the [...]

Satisfactory Pasta at Spina

Last night, my friend Wix and I were en route to redeem a ScoutMob deal when we discovered the restaurant was closed. Since we were in the mood for pasta, we decided to check out Spina on Ave B.

Spina had a happy hour going on til 8, so we took advantage of a meatball dish – [...]

Revisiting the Review: Ornella’s Offers $10 Pasta and $14.95 Steak Nights

Last week, I happened to be on a date and suggested that we head over to Ornella’s in Astoria.  I hadn’t been in nearly two years, but remembered our meal was fabulous.  When I walked in, I was shocked when the owner recognized me, and was also shocked that it was $10 pasta [...]

Deal Alert! Free Wine and Tiramisu at Savoia!

To mark its 10th year, Savoia Restaurant in Carroll Gardens is offering patrons a free glass of wine and serving of tiramisu with each dinner order tomorrow, January 10th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Additionally,  from 5-6 pm there will be free cooking demonstrations and tastings of their signature Rigatoni ala norma (no dinner purchase required) [...]

An Italian Gem in Morningside Heights

A while back I was in Morningside Heights looking for a place to have dinner with my boyfriend. We finally narrowed it down to Italian and settled on the well-reviewed Pisticci. It’s fairly small inside but it had a basement that would be nice for groups, as well as an outdoor area. They also [...]

Another Great Food Crawl From The Dealist!

As always, The Dealist‘s neighborhood food crawl, Tastes of Nolita, proved to be a deliciously delightful day! I went with my roommate Katie, Red Headed Correspondent (and photographer here!), and we had a great afternoon walking around Nolita, trying savory and sweet dishes from seven hot spots, and shopping for jewelry and other fun [...]

Mediocre Italian Meal in the East Village

Last week, my friends and I decided to catch up over dinner.  We all agreed that we wanted to be on the East side, and before I knew it, we planned on Via Della Pace.  We scooped up a restaurant.com gift certificate at a 70% off discount and were ready to enjoy our meal.

We [...]

Tasty and Historical Food Tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (and a Deal Alert!)

Several months ago Laura (thoughts in italics) and I purchased vouchers for Ahoy NY Tours & Tastings‘ food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (look below for your own discount). We knew we liked the cuisines that both areas had to offer, but we weren’t sure what to expect of the 3 hour tour. [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost