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 August 29, 2011, 6:14 am
World Yacht is hosting another Oktoberfest event again on Saturday, September 24th from 12 – 4:30 pm. Partying all afternoon on the pier, there will be plenty of Paulaner beer, Schaller and Weber sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers, pommes frites (Which are delicious! I had some at an event earlier this year), Bavarian pretzels and [...]
By Caryn, on April 5, 2011, 7:07 am
The next EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase is coming up on April 7th. From 11 am – 2 pm, you can dine on lots of food from the Financial District’s restaurants for less than $5 a pop. This event only happens three times a year, so definitely make it a point to get [...]
By Laura, on February 16, 2011, 7:23 am
Editor’s Note: One of our readers told us you can get tickets cheaper on Goldstar. Â To join Goldstar, you can do so here. Â Tickets are only $48 on Goldstar for Friday night. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or want to learn how to order off a wine list, you may want to [...]
By Laura, on February 15, 2011, 7:33 am
I had a great time in Miami with Thrillist back in June, so this contest is one I’d definitely enter!
If you want to head to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival for free, enter this contest from Thrillist and Cooking.com. Â All you have to do is provide your email and sign up [...]
By Laura, on January 19, 2011, 9:17 am
Last week I was invited to a burger tasting at Village Pourhouse on 11th and 3rd Ave. Â The tasting was a media event to debut the bar’s new line of burgers. Â If you don’t have a blog but do have an affinity for burgers, you can still get to sample these new burgers at [...]
By Laura, on September 9, 2010, 7:30 am
I guess 89th and Broke isn’t the only one celebrating an anniversary. Â The Australian, located on 38th and 5th, is celebrating its third anniversary on September 10. Â From 7-8pm, enjoy free Bronzed Aussie Beer and Jacobs Creek Wine. They will also have a “bogan” theme (and yes, I had to Wikipedia this term) so [...]
By Laura, on September 1, 2010, 7:28 am
Caryn and I love any event that offers one of the following: open bar, goody bags and discount codes for admission. Â Luckily, Tribeca Retail Club’s Fashion Night Out has all three. Â This event, which will be held on September 24 from 6-11pm, will showcase different independent fashion designers. Â Throughout the night, shop while sipping [...]
By Laura, on June 29, 2010, 7:43 am
Two cool events are going on in Bryant Park this week to celebrate Southwest Airline’s one year anniversary, at LaGuardia. Â Head over to the southwest corner (ha! Get it?) to “The Porch” tonight from 6-8 pm. Â Show that you’ve downloaded the free Southwest app on your iPhone and you’ll be rewarded with a free [...]
By Laura, on June 18, 2010, 9:57 am
My friend Dory may kill me for sharing this upcoming party with you all since it may make the event a little more crowded, but next week’s Cosmo’s Summer Splash seems like one not to miss! Cosmo (yes, the magazine), is throwing a party at Nikki Beach on Wednesday, June 23 from 7 – [...]
By Laura, on June 15, 2010, 8:10 am
Looking for something to do on your lunch hour today?  Consider heading to Greeley Square Park (which is the area around Broadway and 32nd).  Enjoy samples of new Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Cocktail from noon to 4pm.  Since this Ocean Spray drink will be sampled on JetBlue’s flights throughout July, JetBlue will be giving away [...]
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