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 February 7, 2011, 1:12 am
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is teaming up with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club to host its third annual “Naked†(naked as in wear a bathing suit) Polar Bear Cruise on Saturday, February 26, 2011. This cruise benefits the Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium.
Passengers are [...]
By Caryn, on October 19, 2010, 7:05 am
Ladies, if you want to do something good for others and yourself, consider buying tickets for the Beauty Brunch For The Cure cruise this Sunday, October 24th, from World Yacht. For $59, your ticket will include a two hour cruise (board between 10:45 – 11:30 am, cruise is from 12 - 2 pm), food and a [...]
By Caryn, on August 26, 2010, 6:04 am
Laura recently wrote about her experience at 16 Handles, and I must say, I really like the neighborhood hot spot because it allows you to have complete control over the quantity of your fro-yo and toppings, and thus the total cost since it’s on a “pay for what you buy” model. I’m liking 16 [...]
By Caryn, on March 5, 2010, 7:20 am
If you’re like me, you’re a fan of wine but not quite educated on the topic yet. That’s why I love wine tastings and courses. This Saturday (if you’re not at Hoboken’s St. Patrick’s Day) you can take a Wines of Argentina and Chile course at Vero Midtown or Uptown for $65, with [...]
By Caryn, on December 3, 2009, 4:06 am
It’s Thursday and you need a drink, right? Why not kick back a few while doing something good for others?
Tonight at Van Diemens on 3rd Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets, you can enjoy an open bar from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and continue the party with half-priced drinks after 7:30 [...]
By Laura, on July 7, 2009, 2:26 am
Looking for a place to party on Thursday? Â Check out the event, All Jacked Up 2009 at Marquee, the infamous night club. Â Thrown by my friend Marissa, the event is a charity fundraiser for histiocytosis, a rare blood disease. Â This disease is sadly affecting her co-worker’s son, Jack, who is almost 2 years old. [...]
By Laura, on April 19, 2009, 10:11 pm
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Tuesday, April 21, marks Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee Day. Â For 50 cents, you can purchase a small iced coffee with 10% of the purchase price supporting the charitable organization Homes for Our Troops. Â If you are looking to create a little excitement on Iced Coffee Day, my advice is to turn it into [...]
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