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 April 25, 2013, 9:39 am
Go! Go! Curry! is opening a new location today in Chelsea at 144 W. 19th Street between 6th and 7th Ave. Starting at 10:55 am, the first 555 customers will get 55 cent curry. Please note the fine print that this is a medium-size curry with 5 topping coupons and you must dine-in. The usual [...]
By Laura, on September 19, 2012, 7:53 am
NOTE: The Tippler is closed for a private party on 9/19.Â
Want drinks after work today? Swing by The Tippler from 4-7 pm through Friday and snag $1 cocktails. The Tippler is located on 15th Street between 9th Ave and 10th Ave, in the Chelsea Market. Thanks to The Skint for the [...]
By Laura, on August 28, 2012, 9:29 am
Since it is Tuesday, just wanted to remind you of my favorite deal in the city on Tuesday nights: Flip Night. Visit Flight 151 on 8th Ave between 17th and 18th Street, and starting at 7pm, you’ll flip a coin at the bar prior to ordering a drink. Call heads or tails, guess right, [...]
By Laura, on May 15, 2012, 8:20 am
The Hummus & Pita Co. will celebrate national Hummus Day today starting at 11am by offering original flavored hummus topped with chickpeas, premium olive oil and a dash of paprika for only 99 cents. Complimentary baskets filled with crispy pita chips, baked fresh on site, will be served at each of the repurposed tables at the eatery, which is open from [...]
By Laura, on May 11, 2012, 8:51 am
Swing by Legend Bar & Restaurant today from 4-6 pm and enjoy the following samples:
Dry Spicy, Tasty Diced Chicken with Ginger and Peanut - Dry crispy diced chicken, stir fried with hot red pepper and Sichuan peppercorn. Includes a dash of ginger and peanut Dry Sautéed String Beans with Olive Leaf Paste - Green string [...]
By Laura, on September 26, 2011, 7:50 am
Start planning your lunch for tomorrow, September 27. Â From 11:30 to 3pm, swing by the Malaysia Noodle Festival in the Chelsea Triangle at 14th and 9th. Â You’ll be able to pick up lunch priced from $4 – $8 from the following restaurants:
Fatty Crab Laut Nyonya Bentara New Malaysia Penang UWS Spice Market Todd [...]
By Laura, on May 23, 2011, 7:22 am
My friend Tom and I have been on a lobster roll hunt around NYC for the past few months. Â Recently, we had tried Pearl Oyster Bar and while we liked it, we wanted to go somewhere easier on the wallet – which let’s face it, is hard when lobster is involved.
We turned to [...]
By Laura, on March 18, 2011, 8:16 am
Our reader Ludmila shared this deal with us! Â Visit the new Just Salad in Chelsea between 11am – 10pm today, and get a free salad with purchase of a salad or wrap. Â As you’ll see in the ad, you must bring a friend in with you for this deal to [...]
By Caryn, on October 11, 2010, 5:05 am
It’s back! Paradou is offering a mind-blowing 5 courses of food for only $35! But this deal only lasts three days: October 14-16. It’s a set menu, so you don’t get to choose your preference for each course, but the menu does look pretty tasty:
Appetizer: wild mushroom veloute with black truffle oil Fish [...]
By Caryn, on September 13, 2010, 5:41 am
Paradou is giving you plenty of reasons to visit the restaurant sometime soon. Start with the $20 coupon that we wrote about a few weeks ago. Now check out the upcoming specials (some are ongoing):
1) Every Monday you can get a FREE bottle of wine for your table when you order your entrees. [...]
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