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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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Eggs and Ratatouille? Take It From Me, It’s Amazing!

Over two months ago now (yikes!), my mom took me out to La Boqueria in Soho for my birthday dinner. Choosing a birthday dinner spot can be stressful, but thankfully the bargain-hunter inside of me made it easy. I had a BlackBoardEats code that was going to expire that day and I simply could not [...]

Ilili: Second Time is Not the Charm

The military follows a “No man left behind” policy.  I follow a “never leave a dessert uneaten” policy.  On January 29, 2009, for the first time in my life, I didn’t finish a dessert.

I understand leaving behind the crust of a pie, but I left the whole dessert on the table.

After not [...]

PT212 – Perfect Combination of Sushi and Thai

PT212 is one of my favorite places for dinner in the city.  I’ve been here numerous times – on dates, with friends and with my parents – and I’ve never been disappointed.  From the decor, you can tell the restaurant is striving for the “trendy chic” look, so it’s perfect for out of town [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost