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 Laura, on July 24, 2009, 12:57 am
Last week, we reported that Time Out New York launched it’s Cheap Eats issue. Â In this particular issue, I loved that they bulleted out key restaurants in 8 neighborhoods – and Murray Hill, where I work, was one of them. Â Second on the list was Carl’s Steaks, and I shared the link with my [...]
By Laura, on July 9, 2009, 2:43 am
A few weeks ago, a couple of co-workers and I went searching for a falafel cart that was spotted earlier in the week down on Park Ave South and the lower 20s. Â Unfortunately, the cart had moved, and with our stomachs growling, the New York Burger Co. sign caught our eye. Â While my [...]
By Laura, on May 22, 2009, 3:06 am
You know you must be a big hit at an office when on your first day, 8 of your co-workers join you for a lunch out – and that’s just what happened when our former intern, McKenna, arrived this week to start full time. Meanwhile, I couldn’t even get 8 co-workers to come out [...]
By Laura, on April 24, 2009, 6:09 am
Guest Post by Doug Feingold, Columbia Correspondent
In my opinion, soup is an enigma. Is it a meal, or simply an appetizer? If it has chicken, beef or other hearty components, do you need less of it to fill you up? Why is it that a 12 cent pack of ramen is just as [...]
By Laura, on April 15, 2009, 6:23 am
I knew it was going to be a long day when I suggested to my friend Doug that we should get nachos after work – and it was only 9:30 a.m. Â While the Wharf is usually our go-to nacho spot, we decided to try some place new. Â After a little research, Doug found the [...]
By Caryn, on April 9, 2009, 7:51 am
Earlier this week Laura reviewed a cheap Mexican place to appease our friend Doug. Oddly enough, I too sought out a greasy and slightly sketchy Mexican joint this weekend to satisfy one of our most loyal readers. I admit that finding a new Mexican spot was not my original goal, but after I trekked [...]
By Laura, on March 13, 2009, 6:47 am
Months ago, I wrote about street cart dining and if they were classy or trashy. Â Unfortunately, the street cart I was in love with on the SW corner of 31st and Park has since disappeared. Â We’re not sure if it’s the economy or weather that scared my falafel man away, but he certainly has [...]
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