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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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Deal Alert! Free Food Today at Sojourn!

Sojourn restaurant on the UES is hosting a free food sampling today from 5-8pm. Stop by to enjoy their signature Figs & Proscuitto and/or their popular cheesecake. Enjoy!

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 [...]

Fourth of July Activities

If you’re sticking around the city this weekend (I actually love fourth of July in NYC), then you’re probably thinking about where to catch the fireworks. Naturally your own/a friend’s rooftop is ideal and free, but if you don’t have that option or if you’re looking for something different, here are a few ways [...]

Another Great Food Crawl From The Dealist!

As always, The Dealist‘s neighborhood food crawl, Tastes of Nolita, proved to be a deliciously delightful day! I went with my roommate Katie, Red Headed Correspondent (and photographer here!), and we had a great afternoon walking around Nolita, trying savory and sweet dishes from seven hot spots, and shopping for jewelry and other fun [...]

Coming Up! World Yacht Oktoberfest Event!

World Yacht is hosting a very fun and seasonal event on Saturday, September 18th – New York’s First Annual Oktoberfest on the Hudson! On the first day of Germany’s Oktoberfest, World Yacht’s Pier 81 will be transformed into a beer garden with authentic German beers such as Gaffel Kolsch, Hofbrau, Jever, Radeberger and Weihenstephan [...]

Deal Alert! Discount to the Amazing Taste of New York Race!

We already told you about the fantastic deals you can score through Neighborhood Eats last week (and trust us, after taking a solid look through the book ourselves, we can’t wait to start redeeming these freebies), and this week we’re here to tell you about a cool food adventure sponsored by Neighborhood Eats and [...]

Coming Up! Free Food and Drinks at The Irish Exit!

The Irish Exit has some upcoming deals that are definitely worth knowing about.

First, if you like free food and drinks (and who doesn’t?), then consider RSVPing to their grand opening party in honor of the new Boom Boom Room (read: a dance room) this Friday and Saturday night. They’ll be passing out free [...]

Coming Up! Cheap Lunch For Less Than $5 Tomorrow!

EAT: World Financial Showcase is back tomorrow! Head to the World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street) between 11 am and 2:30 pm tomorrow and you can get a number of menu items for less than $5. This is the second of three EAT events this year, so definitely try to make it if [...]

Deal Alert! More World Cup Specials!

In honor of the US’s victory yesterday, we thought we’d share a few more World Cup specials around the city (again, these are not exactly hard to come by, so we’re just picking out a few that we like).

One of our favorites is at Exchange Bar & Grill in Gramercy. If you’re watching [...]

Deal Alert! LUCKYRICE Restaurant Week Starts Today!

Today marks the beginning of a special kind of Restaurant Week – LUCKYRICE, sponsored by the LUCKYRICE Culinary Council. From May 3 – 9th, you can check out some Asian restaurants (and some “not-so-Asian” restaurants, according to the site) to sample some Asian-inspired dishes at a reduced price. The prices really range, so you’ll have to [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost