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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! Free Red Mango!

This just in: a new Red Mango is opening at 145 Allen St (corner of Rivington) tomorrow, Friday, April 29.  Swing by from 5pm – midnight to get free frozen yogurt!  Better yet, be one of the first 100 people there, and you’ll get a free t-shirt. [...]

Tasty and Historical Food Tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (and a Deal Alert!)

Several months ago Laura (thoughts in italics) and I purchased vouchers for Ahoy NY Tours & Tastings‘ food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (look below for your own discount). We knew we liked the cuisines that both areas had to offer, but we weren’t sure what to expect of the 3 hour tour. [...]

Coming Up! Free Shave Ice!

Grub Street tells us that People’s Pops will be handing out free shave ice starting at 10am this Friday (normally $2.50).  To grab your free ice, head to Chelsea Market near the 15th Street entrance by Jacques Torres and Lucy’s Whey’s.  If you’d prefer an ice pop (like this lovely photo), you’ll have to [...]

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! Free Italian Ice!

Celebrate the first day of spring at Rita’s this weekend.  From noon to close, get a free regular-sized Italian ice all day long. In Manhattan, there is a location on 94th and Broadway.  Thanks to loyal reader Ludmila for this tip!

Deal Alert! Free Dessert!

Our friend Maribel at Que Pasa NYC shared this deal with us!  Food Network Magazine will be promoting their new Great Easy Meals Cookbook with the Sweetery Truck today.  As a result, you’ll be able to sample one of these treats for free: mango cloud, cheesecake pop, crispy crunch bar or a chocolate nut [...]

Deal Alert! Starbucks Celebrates 40 Years With Free Petite Pastries!

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 [...]

Deal Alert! Free Cupcakes!

On Twitter? We saw that The Treats Truck will be giving out free cupcakes today and Saturday.  Details haven’t been given out quite yet, so keep an eye on this Twitter feed.

Deal Alert! $2 Sundaes!

Years ago, when no one read this blog, we told you about Last Licks, an ice cream shop on the Upper East Side.  Last Licks calls itself a sports bar for kids – it’s filled with sports memorabilia and televisions playing games, but has different flavors of ice cream to choose from – like [...]

Deal Alert! Free Slice of Pie!

Work or live near Tribeca?  Bubby’s on Hudson and N. Moore will be giving out free slices of pie in honor of their 20th anniversary. Walk by the restaurant or dine-in and you’ll get a free slice!

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