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 October 13, 2011, 6:33 am
First, did you know there was an IHOP in Manhattan? Well, there aretwo actually – a relatively new one on East 14th St. and one in Harlem (there’s one in Jackson Heights too!). Even better, this month they’re offering all-you-can-eat pancakes! You select a special (starting at $4.99) and they’ll keep refilling your pancake [...]
By Caryn, on October 6, 2011, 6:08 am
You can score a $2 breakfast sandwich (any variety) from your local Starbucks with the purchase of a brewed beverage from now until October 10th. Hopefully this adds a nice perk to your morning routine!
By Caryn, on August 24, 2011, 6:07 am
I was walking through Penn Station today and noticed this sign hanging outside the Jamba Juice on the Long Island side. To celebrate their one year anniversary, they’ll have $1 oatmeal, baked goods, and coffee through 2 pm until this Friday, August 26th. That’s a nice and cheap way to start your [...]
By Caryn, on June 29, 2011, 7:55 am
Since I babysit on the UWS, and I’ll be attending school in the fall there as well, I’ve begun exploring the neighborhood quite a bit more. I know it’s a haven for restaurants (often out of my student price range), but I don’t see too many bars. The other night my friend/ex-coworker and I [...]
By Laura, on June 22, 2011, 7:50 am
Earlier this month, Caryn (thoughts in italics) and I were invited to a press preview of Milk Street Café. This is essentially a food hall (fancy way of us saying cafeteria) located in the Trump Building at 40 Wall Street that is opening on Thursday. There are several different stations inside the hall – [...]
By Caryn, on November 18, 2010, 7:55 am
I loved Gigi’s for lunch when I was working just a few blocks away, and I especially miss their unlimited salad bar toss-ins (they have the best low-fat Balsamic dressing…sounds strange, but it’s true). Lucky for you, this month if you order online, you can get their awesome unlimited salad bar toss-ins for only [...]
By Laura, on September 1, 2010, 7:49 am
September 1 means a new promotion at Energy Kitchen. This month, get a made-to-order omelette and illy coffee for just $3.99. Â With the made-to-order omelettes, you can get two toss-ins of your choice. Â Choose from different cheeses, proteins and veggies.
Note: Â My boss checked out this deal, and they will not let you put [...]
By Caryn, on February 23, 2010, 7:32 am
I love pancakes. Well to take a step back, the truth is that I love carbs in every variety. But pancakes hold a special place in my heart and stomach, particularly when they’re from IHOP (I hear you calling my name you delicious Harvest Grain and Nut pancakes). That’s why I’m so excited [...]
By Laura, on January 13, 2010, 3:35 am
Guest post by Jenni Maier, Editor of the Post Grad blog
There’s nothing like an amazing bagel after a long weekend of bar-hopping and drinking. So no matter how bad my hangover is or how tired I am, I always drag myself out of bed on Sundays to go to Ess-a-Bagel. It is by [...]
By Laura, on January 12, 2010, 2:27 am
Go ahead, set your alarm for 15 minutes later tomorrow because you don’t need to make breakfast.
Now through February 3, Jamba Juice is offering oatmeal topped with fresh fruit every Wednesday for only $1 plus tax. Â The fine print says offered only at participating locations, but Jamba Juice has been great about honoring [...]
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