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 May 31, 2011, 7:52 am
After watching Man Vs. Food’s Brooklyn episode over a year and a half ago, I’ve been wanting to check out L&B Spumoni Gardens. Â Since this restaurant is located in Gravesend (aka the last stop on the N before Coney Island), I knew chances of me visiting this spot were pretty slim. Â When a friend [...]
By Caryn, on May 13, 2011, 7:41 am
Stop in on Monday, May 16 at Park Slope’s S Clubs (808 Union St.) to get a free one week pass valid today through Sunday. You can work out on their many machines or take one of their classes!
By Laura, on April 27, 2011, 7:52 am
PSBklyn, a restaurant in Park Slope that offers artisanal style comfort food, is offering free samples all day today, Wednesday, April 27th, according to a press release we’ve received. Stop in to try free potato pierogies and wild mushroom spring rolls. Better yet, make sure to swing by the basement to see their game [...]
By Laura, on April 4, 2011, 7:49 am
This week, several bars around Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan are offering 50% off drinks as part of Yelp Drinks Week! Each bar will feature 3 drinks at 50% off. Â Drinks range from certain beers to mojitos. Â Here’s a list of participating [...]
By Laura, on March 21, 2011, 7:22 am
Dine In Brooklyn, aka Brooklyn’s Restaurant Week, kicks off today through the 31st. More than 200 restaurants are participating, so you may want to take a look at this list to see where you can grab lunch for $20.11 or dinner for $25. Some spots are even offering two for one brunch [...]
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. Â 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 [...]
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