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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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Deal Alert! Mamma Mia! Tickets Are On Sale!

When I go to a broadway show I just want to be entertained. I don’t need the best actors or the most moving story line…I just want some fun, upbeat music, strong voices and flashy dance scenes. That all said, Mamma Mia! is one of my favorites and I’ve seen it twice already, but [...]

Zeel’s Get Fit For Fall Contest

We told you about Zeel, a daily deal type of site that focuses exclusively on fitness and health, several months ago when they offered a $50 credit when you signed up. If you haven’t signed up already (or even if you did), then here’s another reason to do so: they’re giving away more than [...]

Deal Alert! All You Can Eat & Drink for $20!

It may take a lot (or a little, no judging here) to persuade you to go out on a Monday night, so if you’re looking for a good excuse we’ve got one for you. The Hill (aptly named since it’s in Murray Hill) offers a pretty incredible Monday night special: Enjoy all you can drink [...]

Try This Trick! Bitehunter Finds You a Deal!

I hate it when I’m already out and need to quickly (people get impatient easily!) decide on a place for a meal or a drink, knowing that if I had my computer I could easily find a deal nearby versus settling on the closest spot. Yes, my smart phone does help, but I like [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Haagen Dazs Cones!

If all the free ice cream cones/cups from some of the city’s biggest ice cream shops have seriously whet your appetite for ice cream this spring season, then you’re in luck. The Broadway and 113 St. location of Haagen-Dazs has an ongoing Recession special: $1 soft serve ice cream cones from 11 am – [...]

Deal Alert! It’s Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s!

It’s that time again for one of our favorite freebie days of the year: Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day! Today from 12 pm – 8 pm you can score a free scoop of ice cream from participating locations (well to be honest, they let you get back on line for multiple free scoops, [...]

Deal Alert! Get a SeamlessWeb Discount for Restaurant Reviews!

SeamlessWeb is anxious for your feedback on your dining experiences, so to encourage you to take a few minutes and report back on your meal/service, they’re offering an incentive! Between now and April 15th, they’ll give you a 10% discount code to use on the site for each review that you write, up to [...]

Deal Alert! Free Personal Training Session at Synergy Fitness!

If you read this blog you obviously like deals as much as you like eating and drinking. You’re certainly not alone, but sometimes the guilt creeps up and both Laura and I like to look for fun ways to work off those extra calories (Zumba, anyone?). A particularly effective way is working with a [...]

Deal Alert! East Harlem Restaurant Week Starts Today!

Today marks the beginning of East Harlem’s Second Annual Restaurant Week hosted by the Friends of East Harlem Trolley. The goal of this event (through Friday, Dec. 10th)  is to introduce and re-introduce NYC residents to the many dining options in the dynamic East Harlem, and the restaurants  make it pretty enticing with unique [...]

Coming Up! Get Real NY Serves Craft Beer and Local Food!

As part of New York Craft Beer Week taking place September 24 – October 3, Get Real NY will be hosting New York’s largest cask fest on September 25 & 26, complete with 80 casks, 35 food vendors, beer and food pairings, tips on how to homebrew, and brewers and chefs on hand for [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost