89th And Broke

We're young professionals residing in Murray Hill and Gramercy who are 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 us at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com or Caryn AT 89thandbroke DOT com.

$5 Apps and $16 Bottles of Wine? Sign Me Up!

My good friend from college and her med-school friend stayed with me before a conference in the city, so I needed to find a spot for us to eat. To say I was low on money would be an understatement, but I didn’t want to totally cheap-out on their one night with me. Luckily they [...]

Money Saving Mondays! 25% Off First Time Orders at Dukes!

If you are looking to grab a bite to eat this week, check out this deal at Dukes.  Dukes is offering 25% off your first online order from the restaurant.  This American eatery has locations in both Gramercy and Murray Hill.  Like our other Money Saving Mondays offers, this deal is only one per user, [...]

Good Pizza, Cheap Beer, Free Appetizers - Andreas’ Has It All

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 it again [...]

Eating Event! The Village Voice’s Third Annual Choice Eats Tickets Are Now On Sale!

Do yourself a favor and buy your ticket to this year’s Village Voice’s Choice Eats event, held Monday, March 22nd. Stop reading, just click that link and go do it…then come back to see why you were so wise to listen blindly.
This is a killer event if you like restaurants/food (and if you don’t, I [...]

Deal Alert! Open Bar Happy Hour For $10 (Suggested Donation)!

It’s Thursday and you need a drink, right? Why not kick back a few while doing something good for others?
Tonight at Van Diemens on 3rd Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets, you can enjoy an open bar from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and continue the party with half-priced drinks after 7:30 pm. Here’s the catch [...]

Deal Alert! Free Happy Hour on Saturday!

Looking for something fun (and cheap) to do after spending quality time with your family over Thanksgiving? Head over to Copper Door Tavern on Saturday, Nov. 28th, to help them celebrate their 6th year anniversary with a complimentary open bar from 8 – 9 pm. Sounds like it will be the perfect way to start [...]

Deal Alert! PJ Party at Big Daddy’s Diner!

This is an interesting one…on Saturday nights, after midnight, you can score 15% off your check at Big Daddy’s Diner just by showing up in your pajamas. I like pajamas and I like discounts, so in theory I like this deal. Problem is, Big Daddy’s can be overpriced so this discount just brings the price [...]

New Apartment, New Chinese Spot

I like to think it was a sign from God.  As my roommate Alex and I opened the door to our new apartment in Murray Hill, a flurry of take-out menus attacked us.  One, however, stood out - a Chinese take-out menu that offered combination dinners for under $7.
Now, I love a good combination dinner. [...]

Tasteless Burgers at New York Burger Co.

A few weeks ago, a couple of co-workers and I went searching for a falafel cart that was spotted earlier in the week down on Park Ave South and the lower 20s.   Unfortunately, the cart had moved, and with our stomachs growling, the New York Burger Co. sign caught our eye.  While my hunger [...]

Lamarca Makes Me Happy

After a 13 hour day, I just wanted to go home and eat anything that was easy to make. Eggs were on the agenda…again…until I noticed a cafe just a few blocks from home. I decided to pop in to survey the menu and prices, and was happy to discover a delicious surprise.
Lamarca is a [...]