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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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Average Dinner at East of Eighth

Saturday night my roommate and I headed out to dinner with a few friends.  Since two of the six of us live on the West Side, we decided to try the dining scene out on the West Side for once.  About 20 places were booked for the night for a table of six, but [...]

Money Saving Mondays! 25% Off First Online Orders at Patsy’s!

Looking to order pizza or pasta sometime this week?  Check out this deal at Patsy’s.  Patsy’s is offering 25% off your first online order at the restaurant, by using the code MSMPatsy.  The code is only one per user, does not apply to catering and applies to online orders only.

Wondering where there is [...]

Cheap Laughs (The Good Kind) at the Upright Citizens Brigade

In the mood for some laughs? Then check out the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, or more commonly referred to as UCB, in Chelsea. This famous comedy house is New York’s version of Chicago’s Second City. Started by four comics, including Amy Poehler, the UCB Theatre delivers over 25 unique shows a week and [...]

First – and Last – Time at Limerick House

You know a restaurant is bad when you show up a few drinks in, and find the food to be disgusting.

Wednesday night after consuming a few cocktails at the StyleFixx party, Caryn and several of our friends decided to find a place for dinner.  Starving, we stumbled into the Limerick House, on 23rd [...]

22 Happy Cups Makes Me a Happy Customer

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While walking home from T.J. Maxx on Sunday with a bunch of new bargain purchases in hand, I noticed a new frozen yogurt shop on 6th Avenue – 22 Happy Cups. It just opened in the past week or so and it was advertising a [...]

My Go-To Thai Spot: Spice

I’m a big Thai fan and always on the hunt for cheap and delicious Thai food. One of my personal favorites in the city is Spice. Yes, I know some of you are rolling your eyes and I’ve heard the complaints before: small portions, crappy food, etc., etc. But I’m sorry, I [...]

Flip a Coin, Win Free Drinks

Last Tuesday, I decided to visit an old favorite bar, Flight 151, down in Chelsea.  While Flight 151 has a variety of specials throughout the week, what really attracted me to the bar on a Tuesday is that it’s flip night.  For those unfamiliar, on Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. through 1 a.m., every [...]

Taste of Spain at Socarrat

Guest Post by Mari Abe, Downtown Correspondent

There are a million places to eat in Manhattan, but as a general rule, any restaurants that my sister (operations manager for Townhouse Restaurant Group) and her boyfriend (general manager at La Fonda Del Sol) recommend, go right to the top of my list. Socarrat Paella Bar [...]

A Chelsea Gem: Cafeteria’s Cupcakes

Headed over to a Yelp event last night down in Chelsea to celebrate the neighborhood. While there were several different vendors from all over the neighborhood, one that particularly caught my eye was Chelsea’s Cafeteria. I have never tried the restaurant before, but had heard great things about their mac and cheese – so [...]

Chelsea Market Has a Lot to Offer

After shopping with a friend on Sunday afternoon, I decided to stop in at the Chelsea Market before heading home. I had never been to this “culinary mecca” in Manhattan, so it was about time that I checked it out.

Since I went later in the afternoon, I was able to enjoy some of [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost