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 March 7, 2011, 7:47 am
If you’re looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday tomorrow night, consider these options.
Brother Jimmy’s West side location (Amsterdam and 80th Street) will be celebrating Fat Tuesday with discounted drinks and in true Mardi Gras fashion, an “anything for beads” competition. Each patron will receive a string of beads upon entrance and the girl who [...]
By Laura, on February 4, 2011, 7:37 am
What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Here are a couple affordable options!
MexiQ in Astoria: $3 beer specials, free giveaways and free team-colored shots every time a team scores a touch down. Firehouse Tavern on the UWS: featuring an all you can eat menu that includes chips and salsa, waffle fries, pizza, [...]
By Caryn, on July 28, 2010, 7:46 am
I’m a big sushi fan so when I can find deals beyond the standard $8-9 for two rolls and soup/salad at lunch, I’m pretty excited. That’s why I love Hane Sushi near Peter Cooper and Stuy Town. With rotating specials each day, you can be sure to get a bargain on delicious sushi.
I’ve [...]
By Caryn, on June 18, 2010, 10:07 am
As we noted last week, there are a ton of World Cup specials in the city, so finding a drink or food deal isn’t the hardest part of watching the games at bars. The real difficulty comes in finding a spot that isn’t too crowded (or too empty, for that matter), creating the right [...]
By Caryn, on June 11, 2010, 1:52 pm
Well, it seems like everyone has World Cup fever. Is it just me, or does the World Cup seem to get bigger in the U.S. every four years? I don’t remember anyone talking about it growing up, but since 2002 I’ve noticed more enthusiasm and anticipation for the tournament each time, and I think [...]
By Caryn, on May 25, 2010, 12:26 am
I’m happy to report that I’ve found a new affordable (read: cheap) spot for my drinking: Manny’s on Second. I hit it up during the free hour open bar that’s hosted by I’m Not At Work at a new location each month, and lucky for us, this past month it was at this fine establishment (I [...]
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