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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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Fabulous Freebie! $50 to Benjamin’s Steakhouse!

I get scared to write these posts because who knows how long this deal is valid for but here goes.

Last week, our reader Ludmilla told me that I could easily get $50 to Benjamin’s Steakhouse in Midtown, a restaurant my former roomie raves about.  All I had to do was like Benjamin’s on Facebook, [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Fries!

It’s National Fry Day (on Friday, ha!)! GO Burger Bar & Grill is celebrating by offering free fries today.  All you have to do to receive their complimentary spuds is visit GO Burger’s Facebook page, print the offer and bring the copy to the restaurant, located on 2nd Ave between 75th and 76th [...]

Revisiting the Review: NYC Public Pools

It’s official! The pools are open here in NYC, but every time I suggest we go swimming in the neighborhood pool, I get an “ew. I don’t want to be swimming in a see of pee.”

Well, I tried it last year, I did not get sick and in fact, I survived and [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Moving Screenings in Bryant Park!

Tonight marks the start of free movies in Bryant Park.  Every Monday, the gravel area around the lawn opens at 4, with access to the lawn beginning at 5.  Movies then begin at sunset, which is typically between 8-9pm.

This summer you can catch these movies at the following dates:

June 18 – “Psycho” [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Get Fit for Free on the Hudson!

If you don’t have a gym membership but want to take some classes for free, check out these upcoming events at the Hudson River Park on Pier 25 and Pier 46. The Summer of Fitness is held on Tuesdays at 6:30 and Thursdays at 5:30, and events range from yoga, bootcamp, and more. Please [...]

Deal Alert! Free Pizza with Drink Purchase!

 

Courtesy of Yelp

Back in March, we told you about Pizza Roma, located in the West Village, and how the restaurant offers a free slice of pizza at the bar from 5-7pm daily with a drink purchase – note that certain beers run around $5. Pizza Roma is now changing this offer up [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Coffee at Brooklyn Bagel!

Brooklyn Bagel, with its three Astoria locations and its Chelsea (24th and 8th) location, is my weekly go-to.  A weekend doesn’t go by where I don’t pop-in, get an iced coffee and my flat bagel with egg whites and pepper jack cheese and hot sauce.

Today only, swing by Brooklyn Bagel and you can [...]

Deal Alert! Free and Discounted Drinks This Weekend!

If you are going out this weekend for dinner, consider checking out these places instead to scoop up free or discounted drinks!

Pizza Roma is offering free prosecco to anyone who comes in on Saturday, April 21, for lunch or dinner (Bleecker between Cornelia and Morton Street) From now through Sunday, GO Burger is [...]

Coming Up! Free Cone Day!

The photo to the left says it all – tomorrow (Tuesday) is free cone day at Ben and Jerry’s. Swing by from noon to 8pm at the following locations, and you’ll be able to enjoy free ice cream (get the raspberry chocolate frozen Greek yogurt!). According to the Scoop locator, that are participating shops [...]

Deal Alert! Free Bagels on Sunday!

Football season may be over, but it doesn’t mean you still can’t have a Sunday Funday.  If you are looking to go out and have a couple drinks on Sunday, might I suggest these three bars.  Why? You’ll enjoy free bagels!

D.B.A on First Ave between 2nd and 3rd Street offers free bagels from [...]

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