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 July 14, 2011, 6:07 am
From July 14-17, you can get any free tall drink from Starbucks with the purchase of a Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee. According to their website, a 5 serving package of VIA Iced Coffee is$5.95. I haven’t sampled their at-home instant VIA beverages yet, but if you’re at all inclined to try it, you’ll essentially [...]
By Caryn, on April 21, 2011, 7:26 am
To celebrate Earth Day, April 22, participating Starbucks are giving away a free cup of coffee or tea if you bring in your own travel mug! And no, it doesn’t have to be a Starbucks-branded mug. Sounds like an easy way to be green – and a great incentive to boot! Not only that, [...]
By Laura, on March 22, 2011, 8:13 am
This tip came in yesterday from our loyal reader, Ludmila. Â Now through Thursday, get a free coffee, tea or espresso, iced or hot, from 8am – 10am at Liati’s at 220 E 42nd Street. Â Liati’s is located in the Daily News Building at 42nd and 2nd. Â According to Ludmila, this is part of a [...]
By Caryn, on March 10, 2011, 7:50 am
Although Starbucks exploded on the East Coast in the 90s, it’s actually celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with some new drinks and a line of petite pastries (and boring things like rebranding). To honor its loyal customers, Starbucks is giving away a free petite pastry with the purchase of a beverage today through [...]
By Laura, on February 1, 2011, 7:36 am
One of my favorite promotions is back – SeamlessWeb has teamed up with different restaurants and cafes to offer Free Coffee Days in February. Â Each week, a different neighborhood is selected, and all you have to do is walk in and ask about the coffee promo and your cup is free. Â And don’t worry- [...]
By Caryn, on January 4, 2011, 5:02 am
Starting today through January 10th, you can buy the Applewood Smoked Bacon, Egg and Gouda or the Veggie, Egg and Monterey Jack Cheese Artisan breakfast sandwich from Starbucks for only $2 when you purchase any beverage. This is a pretty good deal considering the cheapest beverage item is about $1.50 (Pike Place Roast), so [...]
By Laura, on December 21, 2010, 7:35 am
Love this promotion! Want a free coffee? Gregory’s Coffee is asking that its customers bring in a paper snowflake (yes, like what you made in elementary school) and in return, you’ll get a free small coffee. The three locations are competing to see which store can get the most snowflakes. While there are locations [...]
By Laura, on December 8, 2010, 7:50 am
A few days ago for work, I stopped into Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar, a little shop located on Mott St between Broome and Grand. This cute shop consists of a espresso bar in front, and a market in the back. The market contains your typical staples like toilet paper and cleaning supplies, but [...]
By Laura, on November 25, 2010, 11:13 am
Tomorrow I’ll be hitting the outlets early with my mom, and chances are, we’ll need to refuel with some caffeine throughout the trip. Â If you are shopping in NYC, take advantage of these coffee freebies:
Zara in Herald Square will be giving free cups of coffee to shoppers who swing by from 6-8 am. [...]
By Laura, on November 18, 2010, 9:10 am
It’s not even 8:30 am and I’m already picking out what holiday drinks I want at Starbucks today. Â Show up between 2-5 pm, and if you buy one holiday drink, you’ll get one free. Â We’re talking gingerbread lattes, peppermint hot chocolate and more. Â This promo ends Sunday, so try all the flavors over the [...]
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