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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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Battle of the Astoria Delis – Sal, Kris & Charlie’s

When I saw that one of the highest rated restaurants on Yelp was a deli in Astoria, I was making plans to visit this deli faster than you can say “hold the mayo”.  So one Thursday night around 8:45, I got off the Ditmars Blvd stop in Astoria, practically skipping to this mecca of [...]

Unlimited Toppings at Tasty

I love salads for lunch, but I have found my problem in NYC is the price you have to pay for a decent salad.  Head over to any lunch spot, and you’ll find yourself paying per topping or visiting the dreaded weight scale.  I don’t know about you, but forking up $7.25 for a [...]

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