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 December 16, 2011, 6:43 am
If you have to spend your precious weekend hours doing some last-minute Christmas shopping, you might as well be eating and drinking while doing it! You can eat brunch, drink holiday cocktails, and shop from vendors around the city as the Eat, Drink, Shop & Be Merry Holiday Brunch Party at Hudson Terrace this Sunday, [...]
By Laura, on December 13, 2011, 8:06 am
Ask Caryn, and she’ll probably give you a different review of this spot, but if I need to dance it out, the first place I’m going is Bowery Electric.
Frankly, it has everything I hate – a line to get in, it’s crowded and there’s a special section that is the best spot in [...]
By Caryn, on November 15, 2011, 6:36 am
The Restaurant Row location of Village Pourhouse is hosting a special Twilight Happy hour from 7-9 pm tonight in honor of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 premieres on Friday. They’ll have raffle prizes (included advanced screening passes), trivia and themed cocktails for $8.
In addition they’ll have their regular Happy Hour [...]
By Caryn, on November 3, 2011, 7:01 am
Yes, you read that correctly. Movember is  a charity that encourages men to grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men (money raised in the US goes to Prostate Cancer Foundation, LiveSTRONG, etc.). These Mo Bros register with the [...]
By Caryn, on October 27, 2011, 6:01 am
First, our friends at The Skint compiled a comprehensive list of cheap (or even free!) Halloween activities over the coming days, so be sure to check out their list if you’re looking for something to do.
Additionally, Circle Line is hosting a Phantom’s Masquerade Cruise on Saturday, October 29 from 9 pm – midnight (boarding [...]
By Caryn, on August 30, 2011, 6:41 am
Tomorrow night, the Brother Jimmy’s at 2nd Ave. between 77th and 78th Streets is hosting a Pajama Party. Their Pajama Jammy Jam will include $5 hurricanes in Mason jars, $3 well drinks, and $2.50 Natty and PBR beers. They’ll have food specials too, including $3 mini BBQ sandwiches of pulled [...]
By Caryn, on August 26, 2011, 6:36 am
Our friends at Bulldog Gin are hosting an after party for Fashion’s Night Out on Friday, September 8th at the Red Bull Space. There’s no cover and it’s open bar from 10 pm – 2 am! Just RSVP at events@bulldoggin.com to secure your [...]
By Caryn, on August 17, 2011, 6:53 am
A while back I redeemed a Tenka deal at Hawkers and enjoyed BOGO beers with  my boyfriend. I thought it’d be a bar, but it was really more of a restaurant (serving Asian fusion food). We sat out our beer but agreed we’d be more comfortable returning with the mindset of ordering food along [...]
By Laura, on July 28, 2011, 7:45 am
Alright, I know some of our male readers hate ladies night promotions, but I can’t help but share them!  Every Thursday night at Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse, ladies can enjoy complimentary cocktails at the bar at one of the restaurant’s three locations.  Choose from…
Champagne Cocktail with Elderflower Liqueur garnished with an lemon twist Citrus Sipper with Grapefruit [...]
By Laura, on July 25, 2011, 7:31 am
Wondering where to go out tonight? Consider Idle Hands Bar, located on Avenue B between 3rd and 2nd. Â I visited this bar, which is located underground below Billy Hurricane’s a few weeks back for a work event and fell in love with it for three main reasons:
Beer and bourbon. Â While I’m not a [...]
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