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 2, 2011, 7:54 am
One of my favorite places to eat in Astoria is 5 Napkin Burger. Â Now before you start thinking this is another Astoria post, there are locations in Hell’s Kitchen and the Upper West Side too!
I’ve only eaten at the Astoria location, and I have to say, it is a great addition to the [...]
By Laura, on April 25, 2011, 7:13 am
I know, it is April 25, so a little late in the month to tell you all about this deal. But, if you are looking for a healthier lunch this week after pigging out on all those Peeps in your Easter basket, check out this deal at Energy Kitchen. Â The BBQ turkey burger, the [...]
By Laura, on March 1, 2011, 7:43 am
Now through Thursday, March 3, enjoy two-for-one burgers at Elsewhere, located on 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Â This two-for-one deal costs $14, and you’ll also receive a side of fries.
Wondering how to get the deal? Just simply say you saw it on Tasting Table and let the host or hostess [...]
By Laura, on February 4, 2011, 7:37 am
What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Here are a couple affordable options!
MexiQ in Astoria: $3 beer specials, free giveaways and free team-colored shots every time a team scores a touch down. Firehouse Tavern on the UWS: featuring an all you can eat menu that includes chips and salsa, waffle fries, pizza, [...]
By Laura, on January 28, 2011, 12:50 pm
Good news! One of my favorite burger places, Joy Burger Bar, has opened its second location. Â If you haven’t made it up to their 100th and Lexington location, you can now check them out in the West Village on Washington Pl and 6th Ave.
I stopped by last night for their soft opening party, [...]
By Laura, on January 27, 2011, 11:10 am
Happy 2 year anniversary Schnipper’s Quality Kitchen! Head over to their location at 8th Ave and 41st from now until 10pm for $2 hamburgers, cheeseburgers and PBR – just note that there is a limit of two per customer.
If you are free from 2-4 pm, you can get the hickory bacon blue for [...]
By Laura, on January 19, 2011, 9:17 am
Last week I was invited to a burger tasting at Village Pourhouse on 11th and 3rd Ave. Â The tasting was a media event to debut the bar’s new line of burgers. Â If you don’t have a blog but do have an affinity for burgers, you can still get to sample these new burgers at [...]
By Laura, on November 30, 2010, 7:23 am
A couple nights ago, I was heading out to dinner in Astoria and figured I’d check out Petey’s Burger, which has been listed as the best new burger in NYC by Time Out New York.
The restaurant is a fast-food establishment, where you order your burger at the counter, and then they call your [...]
By Caryn, on November 17, 2010, 7:22 am
Since I’ve been babysitting on the UWS, I’ve become more curious about the all of the famed restaurants on that part of town. But being on a student budget, I usually can’t justify the prices on the menus. However, a little MenuPages research for a cheap burger brought me to Fortago Burger Bar on [...]
By Laura, on November 8, 2010, 6:19 am
8Coupons is doing another promotion today with Popburger.  Grab a mobile coupon from 8Coupons website, and you can get 88-cent burgers from 2-6pm at both Popburger locations (14th and 9th, or 58th and Madison).  Enjoy!
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