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 February 11, 2011, 1:22 am
We love our pals at The Skint, and they are throwing an “Ooey Gooey” Valentine’s Comedy Party tonight at The Bell House in Brooklyn. Admission is $8, doors open at 7:30 pm and the show kicks off at 8:30 pm.
The show will be hosted by Kurt Braunohler (“Hot Tub”, Penelope: Princess of Pets) [...]
By Caryn, on February 2, 2011, 7:02 am
Like minded writer, Broke-Ass Stuart (site is temporarily down and will be back up on Tuesday), is hosting a cool party tomorrow night at the Patio Lounge in Park Slope, complete with a DJ, live music, and comedy, as well as an hour of free beer (10-11 pm)!
To get in on this delightfully [...]
By Laura, on October 20, 2010, 7:06 am
Caryn and I enjoy prosecco, so when we found this deal, we knew it’d be up our alley too. Tonight, four different bars are offering a complimentary glass of sparkling white wine, courtesyof Asti D.O.C.G. Swing by Beauty Bar or Galway Hooker (Village location) from 6-9 pm for your free glass. If that’s too early, [...]
By Caryn, on July 30, 2010, 9:29 am
Junior’s cheesecake is world famous and has been around a long time; 60 years to be exact. The Skint informed us that to celebrate their 60th anniversary, Junior’s is giving away a slice of cheesecake with every entree ordered today! Not in the mood for a full meal? Then buy an individual slice of [...]
By Caryn, on July 15, 2010, 12:38 am
Tonight you can listen to the music of Monotonix, Brahms and Finger on the Pulse DJs while drinking free booze at the SIREN music fest Kick Off Party. This shindig is taking place at the Green Building at 450 Union Street, Brooklyn from 8 pm – 12 am. If you’re interested in going, just be sure to RSVP [...]
By Caryn, on June 21, 2010, 7:42 am
Yelp Eats! starts today, and goes through Sunday the 27th, offering $30 prix fixe menus at some of Brooklyn’s top dining spots. Yelp did a great job of organizing everything into one page so you can see the participating restaurants and their Yelp Eats! menus all in one spot, making your restaurant selection much [...]
By Caryn, on May 17, 2010, 3:19 am
Guest Post and Photography by Katie Miervaldis, Red Headed Correspondent
I have never found this statement more relevant than a recent Sunday when my two lady friends and I decided to venture across the Brooklyn Bridge towards two full scoops of paradise.
The sunshine played a key role in our enjoyment of the day. [...]
By Laura, on April 16, 2010, 2:43 am
Apologies for this post being a bit late, as Caryn (thoughts in italics) and I were traveling in London and then had to deal with quitting and starting jobs (ok, maybe that was just me; you’re not too far from the truth there). Anywho, despite how busy the past month has been, one event [...]
By Caryn, on March 11, 2010, 3:21 am
If you haven’t had a chance to explore Brooklyn yet, and you should have, then head over for Dine in Brooklyn. From March 15-25 you can get three courses at any of the 175+ participating restaurants for only $20.10 at lunch or $25 at dinner, making it a far better deal than the [...]
By Caryn, on January 12, 2010, 3:06 am
*See below for a special 89th and Broke deal
A few weeks ago Laura and I were lucky enough to be invited to a blogger/online media event at Vertuccio’s Pizza on the Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Sadly Laura had to miss out due to a holiday party, so McKenna, our “IT” person [...]
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