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 December 20, 2011, 7:41 am
Have nothing to do this afternoon or tomorrow? Head to Park Here, an indoor park in Nolita at the Openhouse Gallery, on Mulberry between Spring and Kenmare. Between 5-7pm, you’ll be able to enjoy free BBQ, courtesy of The Shop Brooklyn. In addition, those 21+ are invited to join a free wine tasting from [...]
By Laura, on October 11, 2011, 7:45 am
Sometimes us ladies of 89th and Broke need to class it up. While we love our Bud Lights and free open bars, sometimes we’re fortunate enough to have the guys in our life take us out on dates. The places below are a little bit more classy than what we’re used to, and the [...]
By Laura, on August 12, 2011, 8:08 am
Yup, ladies and gentlemen, there’s another food truck giving out free snacks today.
In celebration of Fright Night, a new movie that’s coming out next Friday, there will be a food truck traveling throughout NYC. Go enjoy “Garlic Chips”, “Steak on a Stake”, “Bloody Jerry’s” or “Blood Red popsicles.” Keep in mind there’s only [...]
By Laura, on July 25, 2011, 7:31 am
Wondering where to go out tonight? Consider Idle Hands Bar, located on Avenue B between 3rd and 2nd. I visited this bar, which is located underground below Billy Hurricane’s a few weeks back for a work event and fell in love with it for three main reasons:
Beer and bourbon. While I’m not a [...]
By Laura, on January 26, 2011, 6:34 am
If you haven’t tried Tenka, the mobile coupon provider yet, you might want to give it a try this week! They have some cool freebies!
Free burger from Frites N Meats Free cupcake from Butterlane Free meat pie at Tuck Shop Free gourmet sandwich at City Sandwich Free gourmet soup at the Daily Soup
You [...]
By Laura, on May 21, 2010, 9:41 am
About a year ago, Caryn and I told you about a new Thai/Chinese/Japanese place that opened up in Murray Hill, called East Pacific. While I’m not too crazy on places that offer different cuisines, this spot was a solid takeout spot, with huge portions – so big I was often able to make two [...]
By Caryn, on March 17, 2010, 1:31 pm
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 [...]
By Caryn, on February 18, 2010, 10:27 am
After much deliberation, Laura, Doug, McKenna and I headed over to Andreas’ in Gramercy for dinner and a few drinks last night. I had been there once before with my mom for brunch and I was pleased with the delicious bread basket served and my chicken Caesar salad, so I was happy to try [...]
By Caryn, on June 15, 2009, 2:18 pm
Celebrate two of life’s greatest pleasures – food and movies – at the Third Annual NYC Food Film Festival. All week long you can watch free films and sample the featured foods at Water Taxi Beach spots around NYC. Check out the site for more details, and let us know how it is if [...]
By Laura, on February 5, 2009, 12:56 am
Headed over to TG Whitney’s for my co-worker Lauren’s birthday this evening. We decided on TG Whitney’s after Caryn shared the following from CitySearch’s Web site -
Recession Special Tues & Wed- Complimentary Chicken Tenders, Wings & Potato Skins on the Hour!
Clearly, I had to check this out so when Lauren asked where [...]
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