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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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Bagel Mill Cranks Out Great Breakfast Sandwiches

As much as I love living in Manhattan, I’m so sick of breakfast costing a fortune.  No matter where we go for bagel sandwiches and coffee on a Saturday morning, it always magically seems to cost $20.  And more often than not, neither Ben nor myself is satisfied – “this has a weird after [...]

Starbucks’ Recession Breakfast Combos

Reuters reports that starting March 3, 2009, Starbucks will offer coffee and breakfast item combos for $3.95 in order to compete with McDonald’s breakfast business. The coffee and food pairings will be available all day and should save consumers an average of $1.20. Example pairings include a tall caffe latte with oatmeal or a [...]

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