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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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Eating Event! Pancake Month at Clinton St. Baking Company!

February means it’s pancake month at Clinton St. Baking Company.  You can enjoy specially-flavored pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner on weekdays all month long. Personally, my eyes are on the banana pancakes with Bavarian cream, toasted coconut, and warm maple butter – these can be scooped up on February 15, 16 and 17. A [...]

Eating Event! Discounted Tickets to Coffee & Tea Festival!

Like coffee or tea? Then you’ll love the Coffee and Tea Festival taking place on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday February 26 at the 7W on 34th between 5th and 6th.  This event will last throughout the afternoon, from 11am – 3pm.  With over 40 exhibitors from around the globe, you can attend classes, [...]

Eating Event! City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Festival!

Hot chocolate at City Bakery, circa 2008

February means it’s City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Festival.  While I’m not the biggest fan of City Bakery’s hot chocolate (and sadly, the five of you who were reading this blog back in 2008 may remember this), I know some people swear by it and it has [...]

Eating Event! Village Voice’s Choice Eats Tickets on Sale!

Stop what you are doing right now, and put up a calendar reminder. At noon today, tickets to the Village Voice’s Choice Eats go on sale, an event that will be held on Tuesday, March 13. For $50 – and yes, it is TOTALLY worth it – you’ll enjoy samples from 50 different restaurants, [...]

Coming Up! $5 Lunches at EAT: World Financial Center

We have the inside scoop on where you should eat lunch tomorrow downtown! On Thursday, October 6 from 11am to 2pm, check out  EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase.

Nearly 20 restaurants at the World Financial Center will serve seasonal dishes and unveiling brand new menu items.  In addition, Asphalt Green Battery Park City, the [...]

Coming Up! Malaysia Noodle Festival!

Start planning your lunch for tomorrow, September 27.  From 11:30 to 3pm, swing by the Malaysia Noodle Festival in the Chelsea Triangle at 14th and 9th.  You’ll be able to pick up lunch priced from $4 – $8 from the following restaurants:

Fatty Crab Laut Nyonya Bentara New Malaysia Penang UWS Spice Market Todd [...]

Deal Alert! Free Food For Fashion’s Night Out!

As we’ve referenced, there are a bunch of events going on today for Fashion’s Night Out. You can check out that link for all of the shopping and beauty fun that the night provides, but our focus is naturally on the food! Racked compiled a great list of the top 10 best places to [...]

Eating Event! Korea Day in Central Park Today!

 Swing by  Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (located south of Bethesda Terrace between 66th and 72ndStreets) from 11am – 7pm for Korea Day.  Why do we recommend checking this FREE event out? Well, throughout the day there will be a Korean Food Exhibition where you can taste Korean food specialties such as Bulgogi & Ssam (beef in a soy sauce marinade), Jeyuk Gui & Ssam (pork in [...]

Eating Event! Jerky and Beer Cruise!

I know some guys take their jerky VERY seriously. If you are one of those people, this boat cruise may be for you.

A few months ago, we told you about Thanks, Bro, a company that sends guys jerky and beer, as an alternative to flowers.  On August 10, Thanks, Bro will hold it’s [...]

Eating Event! Get Real Belgian Beer and Food Festival – Plus Discount!

The Get Real Belgian Beer and Food Festival takes place July 8 and 9 at the Altman Building in the Flatiron District.  And in true 89th and Broke fashion, we have a discount code just for you!

If you like Belgian beers (yes, we’re looking at you, McKenna, our designer/tech extraordinaire), this event features the best [...]

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