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 Laura, on October 17, 2011, 7:59 am
One of my new favorite restaurants in Astoria is John Brown’s Smokehouse. This place is a little bit off the beaten path and is located at 37th Ave and Crescent Street, so for you Manhattan folks, it is three stops into Queens on the N or Q train.
John Brown’s [...]
By Caryn, on August 12, 2011, 6:09 am
Famous Dave’s, the chain BBQ restaurant, is celebrating its namesake by offering all patrons whose legal name is Dave to dine for free on August 14! If your ID says David, Dave, or Davy, your dinner entree is free (up to a $15 value). And if your middle name is one of the three, [...]
By Laura, on June 10, 2011, 7:41 am
This weekend is the Big Apple BBQ. From 11am – 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, head to Madison Square Park and you’ll see dozens of BBQ vendors from across the country. Admission to the event is free, but if you want to eat ribs, brisket or pork, it’s just $8 a plate. To further [...]
By Caryn, on November 11, 2010, 6:59 am
I love barbecued meats and I prefer the saucy, Texas variety, not vinegar-based barbecue or dry rubs. While there aren’t a ton of great barbecue options in the city, Hill Country, Blue Smoke and Dinosaur Bar B Que certainly generate a lot of buzz, but I’m always apprehensive that it will be too dry [...]
By Laura, on August 4, 2009, 2:37 am
For years, I’ve been hearing how great Dinosaur Bar B Que is from my roommates. Unfortunately, during every major outing to Harlem for pulled pork, ribs and mac & cheese, I was out of town. So when we were riding the NJ Transit bus from the George Washington Bridge stop to visit our friends [...]
By Laura, on July 2, 2009, 2:16 am
Looking for a little place to get some BBQ before the holiday weekend? Head over to Trophy Bar in Williamsburg, located on Broadway between Keap and Rodney Streets. According to Time Out New York, every Thursday from 6:30 to 10 p.m., the bar serves up grilled chicken wings, pineapple and corn. If that doesn’t [...]
By Laura, on June 17, 2009, 2:24 am
If you’ve lived in New York for at least a week, you’ve probably seen the signs on the subway advertising cheap barbecue from Dallas BBQ. With posters advertising meals for $9.99, I’ve often wondered – is this place for real?
After debating about where to go for dinner, my friend Karl and I decided [...]
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