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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By Caryn, on August 17, 2011, 6:53 am
A while back I redeemed a Tenka deal at Hawkers and enjoyed BOGO beers with  my boyfriend. I thought it’d be a bar, but it was really more of a restaurant (serving Asian fusion food). We sat out our beer but agreed we’d be more comfortable returning with the mindset of ordering food along [...]
By Caryn, on April 11, 2011, 7:15 am
A new Asian fusion restaurant opened on the Upper East Side: Fusion 88. To celebrate its grand opening, they’re offering half-priced drinks all day and night from April 1 – May 1. So stop by for some cheap drinks and try the food while you’re at [...]
By Caryn, on October 20, 2010, 7:14 am
By Meg Parisi Frugal Correspondent
Recently moving to the city has made me somewhat frugal, but I’m ok with the title. I’ve found better ways to save my money rather than splurging on $15 lychee martinis and just mediocre bar food. Now, when my friends and I are looking for a spot where drinks [...]
By Caryn, on May 3, 2010, 3:22 am
Today marks the beginning of a special kind of Restaurant Week – LUCKYRICE, sponsored by the LUCKYRICE Culinary Council. From May 3 – 9th, you can check out some Asian restaurants (and some “not-so-Asian” restaurants, according to the site) to sample some Asian-inspired dishes at a reduced price. The prices really range, so you’ll have to [...]
By Caryn, on October 13, 2009, 6:37 am
My roommate and I were in the mood to be a bit adventurous a few weeks ago (I use that term lightly), so we decided to head out into Queens in search for some “real” ethnic food. We love Thai, but decided to branch out just a little and try Vietnamese. After some due [...]
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