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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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Deal Alert! Free Drinks for Ladies!

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 [...]

Idle Hands is a Great Spot

Wondering where to go out tonight? Consider Idle Hands Bar, located on Avenue B between 3rd and 2nd.  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.  While I’m not a [...]

Deal Alert! Have a Tattoo, Get a Free Drink!

Bondi Road on the Lower East Side has renamed Tuesday, “Tattoosday.”  Basically, visit Bondi Road on a Tuesday night,

Chad's Tattoo Gets Him a Free Drink!

show the bartender your tattoo (if you have one), and you’ll get a free drink. Pretty sweet deal, huh?  Keep in mind, only one free drink per [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Beers and Wells at Billy Hurricane’s Tonight!

Our friends at I’m Not at Work are hosting their last Funday Monday tonight at Billy Hurricane’s, over on Ave B between 2nd and 3rd.  Wondering what Funday Monday entails? Well, tonight you can get $1 Coors Light drafts and well drinks from 6-8pm.  If you are looking for an inexpensive place to drink [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Beers!

If you are looking to go out for drinks tonight, consider MJ Armstrong’s.  Every Wednesday starting at 6pm, you can enjoy a domestic draft for a buck.  I went with The Skint last week, and enjoyed a nice Bud Light for a buck!  The special lasts through close, and even towards 8pm, there were [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Beers Tonight!

A big Happy Birthday to The Irish Exit!  To celebrate, they are offering customers $1 beers between 6-7pm tonight. All you have to do is RSVP here or email mandi.irishexit@gmail.com.  According to the flyer, there will also be free cupcakes and goody bags. If your birthday is also July 8, you’ll receive a present [...]

Deal Alert! Free Open Bar at Hudson Terrace!

Tonight, Hudson Terrace is having a free Vision Vodka open bar from 6-7 pm. If you’d like to attend, please email Melissa@HudsonTerraceNYC.com.  While we love to see RSVPs in the comment section, unfortunately if you leave a comment we can’t guarantee you are on the list, so shoot Melissa a note.

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Fourth of July Activities

If you’re sticking around the city this weekend (I actually love fourth of July in NYC), then you’re probably thinking about where to catch the fireworks. Naturally your own/a friend’s rooftop is ideal and free, but if you don’t have that option or if you’re looking for something different, here are a few ways [...]

Deal Alert! BOGO McDonald’s Frozen Lemonade!

McDonald’s has a new buy-one-get-one coupon for their frozen strawberry lemonade, Frappe, or real fruit smoothie. The coupon is good for any size beverage and is valid through July 31st. Just click here, enter your name, and print your coupon! Please note that the fine print says it’s only good at participating locations, so [...]

Two-For-One Tuesdays

Tuesdays are a great night for going out. It’s nice for catching up with a friend since it’s still early enough in the week  that restaurants and bars aren’t too crowded. And as an extra bonus, because it’s early in the week, restaurants and bars will offer great deals to get people in their [...]

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