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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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Coming Up! Cheap Lunch For Less Than $5 Tomorrow!

EAT: World Financial Showcase is back tomorrow! Head to the World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street) between 11 am and 2:30 pm tomorrow and you can get a number of menu items for less than $5. This is the second of three EAT events this year, so definitely try to make it if [...]

Save Money Out East With The Hamptons Pass

It’s almost too cliche to live in Manhattan and “summer” in the Hamptons, but if you are one of the lucky bunch who can get out East over the summer, then consider purchasing a Hamptons Pass from BuyWithMe. This pass will score you savings at some of the Hamptons’ new and staple restaurants like [...]

Wine on Wednesday’s – Vero’s New Wine Tasting Course

To continue Vero’s wine tasting offerings, the midtown location only (53rd and 2nd) is hosting Wine on Wednesdays – a wine sampling every Wednesday evening through April. For $35 you’ll get to try four to six wines and light hors d’oeurves (e.g., cheese platter, paninis, bruschetta) from 5-7 pm (RSVPs are recommended).

Two Apps + Three Entrees = $12?

Last week I tried a Thai place, Kati, near Stuy Town with an old co-worker (no, not Laura). We decided on Kati because I previously bought a $25 Restaurant.com certificate for it at 80% off (totaling $2), and a financial incentive never hurts.

The place is small and pretty brightly lit, so it’s not an [...]

Early Bird Special That’s Not To Be Missed

Toon Thai Cafe just made it cool to dine grandma-style. That’s right, their early bird special is nothing to scoff at. It has to be one of the better deals in the city – $15 for FOUR courses! Every day from 5-7 pm you can enjoy a Thai salad, your choice of appetizer, dinner [...]

Chinese, Thai, Japanese, BYOB? This Place Has It All

Once again inspired by Laura, I was in the mood for Thai food. I thought of going uptown to try Osha after reading her review (the BYOB was particularly appealing), but much to my delight I stumbled across a new Thai place of my own to try. While walking around the neighborhood the other [...]

Deal Alert! Free Carnival and Cruises to the Statue of Liberty!

NewYorkology reports that to celebrate two new Circle Line boats, ingeniously named Queens and Brooklyn, Circle Line will host a free 1940′s-style carnival at Manhattan’s Pier 81 on June 20th. While you’re waiting for your free cruises to the Statue of Liberty, have fun with the activities on the pier including a barbecue and [...]

You Won’t Be Crabby After City Crab’s Happy Hour Deal

The weather on Sunday was absolutely perfect, so I was determined to find an outdoor spot in the late afternoon/early evening for a quick drink and snack with a friend. But while walking down Park Avenue, I noticed a sign at City Crab & Seafood Company: Don’t Be Crabby – Half-Price Happy Hour. Although [...]

Gluttony Can Be Yours For Only $20 at Nonna Restaurant!

Several months ago I heard about this great deal on the Upper West Side – Sunday at Nonna‘s you can eat your way through six courses for only $20! I don’t get to the UWS often, so when I met up with a friend who lives in the neighborhood, I knew I had to [...]

A Little Bit of Italy for $11

On my walk home from work I noticed a small Italian restaurant next to Vezzo with a hand-written sign outside promoting a new deal: $11 for a pasta dish and a glass of wine. I certainly liked the sound of that, so I mentally checked Da’ Giulio as a place to try, but it [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost