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 Laura, on June 14, 2010, 7:49 am
Before I jump into day two of Hotel Thrillist, make sure you read about day one!
Anyways, I woke up on Saturday, surprisingly without a hangover – got to love those Bacardi Torched Cherry and diets.
Katharine of NYC Recession Diary and I scarfed down some fresh fruit, coffee, sausage and eggs and headed [...]
By Caryn, on March 18, 2010, 6:20 am
Last week Laura and I attended Shecky’s Girls Night Out last week and had a great time (Laura’s thoughts are in italics). We went to a similar event last fall with some coworkers, but I found the kiosks to be more up my alley this time.
First, I was really excited to [...]
By Caryn, on March 11, 2010, 9:28 am
Want something to do next Tuesday? Preferably something that’s free? Well, The Skint tipped us off to the VIP Grand Opening of 1834 Bar & Burger down in the Financial District. From 6-8 pm they’ll be serving complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, giving you plenty of time to get home in time for [...]
By Laura, on March 2, 2010, 5:30 am
Last week we wrote about ScoopSt’s Taste of 7th Street event. This event was held on Saturday and Sunday, and New Yorkers lined up at different restaurants to try everything from cupcakes to smoothies to pork at five different restaurants.
Caryn (her thoughts are in italics) and I checked it out on Sunday, and [...]
By Caryn, on February 19, 2010, 8:10 am
Like day drinking? So do we. That’s why we’re eagerly anticipating this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl taking place Saturday, March 13th. We’ve done the Cinco de Mayo pub crawl in the past and last year’s St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl, and trust me, they never disappoint.
Cheap drinking? Check [...]
By Caryn, on February 19, 2010, 7:41 am
Yesterday ScoopSt opened a deal for 49% off of signature dishes at five participating restaurants in the city’s first Taste of 7th Street festival. On Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th , you can enjoy the following dishes for only $18.
Caracas Arepa Bar – Arepa De Pabellón Luke’s Lobster [...]
By Caryn, on November 6, 2009, 5:51 am
Like Thanksgiving but can’t wait until the 26th? City Bakery has just the solution.
Our friends at NYC Daily Deals let us know that City Bakery will provide bite-sized portions of a traditional Thanksgiving meal paired with a Bottlerocket wine tasting on November 14th. They put the event on for the first time [...]
By Laura, on July 7, 2009, 2:26 am
Looking for a place to party on Thursday? Check out the event, All Jacked Up 2009 at Marquee, the infamous night club. Thrown by my friend Marissa, the event is a charity fundraiser for histiocytosis, a rare blood disease. This disease is sadly affecting her co-worker’s son, Jack, who is almost 2 years old. [...]
By Caryn, on February 9, 2009, 8:23 pm
Last week we read in the Gothamist that tickets for the Village Voice’s 2009 Choice Eats were on sale, and after hearing that last year’s event sold out in three weeks, Laura and I wasted no time in buying our tickets. This tasting event is sure to please any foodie. For only $35 [...]
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