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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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5 Reasons Why Harry’s Brunch is 5 Stars

If you’ve seen me at all in the past month, I’ve raved about Harry’s to you.  Frankly, I think it’s one of my favorite brunch spots.  Here’s why:

1). The price: No matter what you order, Harry’s includes all you can drink Kir Royale, Blood Orange Mimosas and Peach

Photo via Yelp

Bellinis. [...]

Deal Alert! $2 Tacos at Toloache Taqueria!

Courtesy of Midtown Lunch

Eater reported that Toloache Taqueria downtown (83 Maiden Lane) now has Taco Tuesdays: $2 tacos on Tuesdays from noon – 5 pm.  But interestingly, Thrillist said that you can score these $2 tacos on Tuesday from 11 am – 9 pm and you need a secret password “Triple T.”  Hmm.

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Deal Alert! Free Pastries and Desserts!

La Maison du Chocolat is celebrating its 20th anniversary tonight, and what better way to party than with complimentary dessert and pastry tastings?  Swing by the Madison Avenue location at 78th Street between 7pm and midnight and sample chocolate tarts, chocolate mousse, macaroons, ice-cream and more. The event is completely free and open to [...]

Coming Up! BOGO Crumbs Cupcakes On Weekends!

If you happen to find yourself in the Financial District on the weekend (not the likeliest of scenarios, we know), then you will be happily rewarded with a BOGO deal from the Crumbs location on Wall Street. All summer long, that particular Crumbs will be giving away one Signature size cupcake with every Signature size cupcake purchased. [...]

Charity Event! Autism Awareness Fundraiser at the NYSE!

As someone who has been affected by autism, I recently joined a committee called Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP).  We throw two fundraisers a year, one of them being this summer at the New York Stock Exchange.

If you’d like to help raise awareness for autism, as well as raise money for individuals [...]

Delicious and Healthy Food at Yorganic

Yesterday, I was reading one of my favorite blogs, NYC Daily Deals and noticed a promotion at Yorganic -  free lunch for the first 300 people.  As soon as my call at noon was over, I grabbed my manager and ran down the street to this healthy, organic establishment in the Financial District.

I had been [...]

Deal Alert! Free Food From Tabasco Hangover Headquarters!

If St. Patrick’s Day got the best of you (and who can blame you?), then fear not, because Tabasco, along with Chef Laurent Tourondel, has the perfect holiday hangover cure – free food!

Together, Tabasco and Tourondel are hosting Tabasco Hangover Headquarters: a one-day mobile food truck to help New Yorkers get [...]

Deal Alert! $5 For a Beer and Burger at 1834 Bar & Burger!

As we noted, 1834 Bar & Burger celebrated its VIP Grand Opening Party with free drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Tuesday. But the celebration doesn’t end there.

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, there will be drink specials and a DJ playing all day today. And even better, starting tomorrow and lasting through Sunday, March 21st, [...]

Deal Alert! World Financial Restaurant Showcase Offers $1-5 Lunch Items!

Those in the Financial District are able to score some cheap eats today at lunch (11 am – 2:30 pm). As part of EAT: World Financial Restaurant Showcase, presented by Brookfield Properties, you can enjoy select menu items for only $1-5 from popular restaurants in the area at the World Financial Center. Apparently [...]

Deal Alert! Free Drinks and Apps at 1834 Beer & Burger’s Grand Opening!

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 [...]

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